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Contributing Photography Gwen Bahe Kevin Cummings Melody Hudson Ivan Karpen David Ramsey Kayla Weimer

Contributing Writers Linda Boyd Kevin Cummings Cindy Esquer Melody Hudson TJ Jorgensen David Ramsey Shanna Wolfe

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Vol. 22 No. 3 • March 2014

Reel Reviews Kevin Cummings “Montezuma” & “Speed Spins” by WMS

Cover Story Talking Stick Resort announces new Outdoor Concert Venue

Boyd’s Eye View of Video Poker Linda Boyd “Monte Carlo Fallacy” 10 Blackjack Corner TJ Jorgensen “Intimidation”

Arizona Lottery News "More Big Arizona Lottery Winners"

Card Room Action Table Game Information Around the State

Gaming News “Wheel” Big Winner at Talking Stick Resort

Raving Perspectives Dennis Conrad Obesity Among Native American Children 20 Entertainment Casino Entertainment State-wide

Joke of the Month New Jokes to Lighten Your Day

David at the Snack Bar David Ramsey "Movie & DVD Reviews"

Travel “POW WOW at Fort McDowell Casino”

Astrology, Bingo Games and Casino Directory

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cover story

Talking Stick Resort Announces National Concert Line-Up For New Outdoor Concert Pool Venue

The pool isn’t just for swimming this spring at Talking Stick Resort as the property unveils its new outdoor concert venue. With its recent renovations, the main pool now includes a new stage plus capacity for more than 4,000

lessly recreate the sound of the originals. The celebration will resume Sunday evening on April 13 with the musical styling of Strange Days: A Tribute to the Doors, Fan Halen: A Tribute to Van

poolside party-goers! Other changes include a new day lounge pool that will allow guests to be half in and half out while soaking up the sun in one of the 16 lounge chairs that are immersed in the pool. In addition to the day pool, six cabanas have been added to the area bringing the total to 27. Those renting a cabana will be treated like a VIP, as each will be outfitted with flat-screen TVs, furniture, ceiling fans and refrigerators. Seating at the pool also now includes 12 daybeds including eight canopied daybeds. Rounding out the new venue is the new stage. A Stageline Mobile Stage, this 40 x 60 foot SL320 converts from trailer to a stage. Along with the stage will be state-of-the art sound and lighting sophisticated enough to present some of the nation’s top headline acts. However, before bringing in an impressive roster of headliners, Talking Stick Resort will reveal its pool renovations during a two-day musical event honoring some of music’s hottest performers. Beginning Saturday, April 12, Talking Stick Resort’s TributeFest will kick off with such tribute artists as Queen Nation: A Tribute to the Music of Queen, Bonfire: A Tribute to AC/ DC and DSB: A Tribute to Journey. Each will take over the new outdoor stage and seam-

Halen and Led ZepAgain: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin. Guests will lounge poolside as the authentic tribute acts deliver highenergy renditions and play a collection of power anthems. “This event is truly one for the record books as it is the first of its kind in Scottsdale,” said Ramon Martinez, Director of Public Relations for Talking Stick Resort. “We have an exciting music lineup scheduled this year and thanks to the pool expansions, we’ll be able to accommodate up to 4,000 guests.” The outdoor concert series will be offered all summer long, allowing fans to enjoy live entertainment as they take in the sun’s rays. Following the property’s tribute festival; several local and national acts are already slated to perform on the pool’s stage including Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers on May 2, Staind on June 8 and 311 on June 29! Cocktail specials, reclining daybeds and cabana rentals will also be available. The TributeFest is free. Tickets for Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers, Staind and 311 can be purchased at the Talking Stick Resort Box Office. To learn more, visit www.talkingstickresort.com or call (480) 850-7734. Guests must be 21 or older to attend.

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A BOYD’S EYE VIEW OF VIDEO POKER

The Monte Carlo Fallacy

he thing that struck me most about the casino by in Monte Carlo wasn’t Linda Boyd the array of Ferrari’s and Lamborghini’s (mostly in red) parked outside, but the beauty and quiet ambience within. Not so on August 18, 1913 when a stunning and now famous event took place at their roulette table. On that date black came up a record twenty-six times in a row and there was a near-panicky to bet on red, beginning around the time the ball landed on black fifteen consecutive times. Players were in a red-betting frenzy, doubling and tripling their stakes after black came up the twentieth time. They all believed there wasn’t a chance in a million of another black landing. And so it went for 26 spins with the casino winning millions of francs. Gamblers lost millions of francs, in fact, due to the mistaken belief that this unusual streak somehow caused an imbalance in the randomness of the wheel. Be assured that before tossing the dice or flipping a coin there is a fixed probability that is not biased by recent but past events.

Video Poker Fallacy:

The Monte Carlo Fallacy, also called the gambler’s fallacy, has eked its way into all forms of gaming. For example, people playing slots will continue feeding a machine because they are convinced that it’s “due” for a win or that somebody else will come along and win “their” money. Whether the slot machine won or lost in the recent past has zero to do with predicting future spins. Video poker is just like tossing the dice or flipping deoPoker_1/3page_vp ad.qxpprevious 10/12/09but 12:31 PM Page 1 can’t a coin - in that; recent results

be used to predict future outcomes. Before each coin toss the odds of landing on heads or tails are equal or 50/50 regardless of the previous flip. As Arthur Conan Doyle said (“The Complete Sherlock Holmes”), “It is easy to be wise after the event.”

Understanding the Data: To clarify how hand frequency data can be used to indicate the odds of specific winning hands I’ll refer to Table 1.1. Here you’ll see how often each hand occurs in 9/6 Double Double Bonus (9/6DDB), one of the most popular video poker games on the casino floor. Table 1.1: 9/6DDB Hand Frequency Hand: 9/6DDB Royal Straight Flush 4 Aces with 2, 3 or 4

Occurs Once In: 40,799 9,123 16,236

Four 2’s, 3’s, 4’s w/ A-4

6,983

4 Aces

5,761

Four 2’s, 3’s, or 4’s

2,601

4 Fives-Kings

613

Full House

Flush

Straight

3 of a Kind

2 Pair

Jacks or Better

Note that I rounded occurrences to the nearest whole number. Notice that 4 Aces with a kicker occurs once every 16,799 hands. Even those with poor math skills understand that it’s a rare event and that’s precisely why the casino can offer such a big return on this hand. Before the game starts the

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odds are the same, even if you just had the Aces with a kicker. So you can get back-to-back Royals or Aces with the kicker. It’s possible but improbable, therefore it makes a good story. On the other hand there are players at the wrong end of the bell-shaped curve who may go several royal cycles without a royal. (A royal cycle is the theoretical number of hands before a royal, in this game it’s 40,799.) The important thing to understand by studying this table is that before each game begins your odds are constant, assuming correct play, regardless of the end results in previous hands.

Using the Results: You should always play according to Zamzow (wrote the WinPoker software for 100% accurate play) regardless of previous results. Just like the Monte Carlo roulette players who lost their shirts in 1913, you will make costly errors in the long run anytime you play video poker using hunches or past results. Just because you have held three Aces several times instead of a dealt full house in 9/6DDB but failed to get the fourth Ace does not mean you should change from the correct playing strategy. In 9/6DDB, you should always hold just the three Aces going for the fourth Ace instead of the full house. (You will find free strategy cards in the back of my book “The Video Poker Edge” for the core games available in casinos. Each game requires a separate strategy based on winning hand payouts.)

Final Thoughts: If anybody in 1913 Monte Carlo roulette game were alive today they’d probably still be lamenting their gambler’s remorse for their strategy fallacy. Smart video poker players should always use mathematically correct strategy and never believe past hands on a device will influence future results. Linda Boyd ,a long-time table game player before turning to video poker, also writes for “Southern Gaming” and “Midwest Gaming and Travel” her book, “The Video Poker Edge”, includes free removable pay schedules and free strategy cards for the most popular games. Look for her story in the latest editions of “American Casino Guide” (ACG) and her YouTube videos, also with ACG. The 2010 Second Edition of her book is available in both paperback and kindle. Available at 877-900-BOOK, amazon.com, bookstores or www.squareonepublishers.com

TJ’s Blackjack corner

Intimidation

he seat to the right of the Dealer is called third by TJ Jorgensen base. Many players won’t sit there because they believe that player controls the flow of the cards, and a bad play by this player can ruin the game for everyone. While you will remember a bad play that caused you to lose a hand, in the long run it has no effect on your outcome. Stupid players help you just as much as the hurt you, the problem is you only remember the ones that caused you to lose. The intimidation of this seat will cause many players not to sit there or will cause them to play hands incorrectly as to not mess up the cards. If you were sitting at third base and you had the hand of 12 vs the dealer up card of 2, how many of you would hit it even though it is the correct basic strategy play. If you deviate from basic strategy so you don’t get rude comments from the other play-

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ers, you will cost yourself money. You have to eliminate intimidation from your game. Its tough enough to make money playing blackjack so you have to play the hands correctly. I personally like to sit at third base and since I am a card counter my strategy is different than basic strategy. For example when my count is negative, I hit 12 vs a dealer up card of 4. It drives the other players crazy and I am often told that I need to learn how to play the game by other players. But these are the same players that can’t understand how I ended up winning while they lost at the end of the day. In fact, I like it when other players get mad and leave the table. I prefer one on one with the dealer because I can get 200 hands in an hour as opposed to only 60 with a full table. Since I have a long term advantage over the Casino it helps me get to the long run expected outcome quicker. Have you ever run across the self-proclaimed

blackjack expert at your table? The one who always tells you how you should have played your hand after it’s over. I don’t talk much when I’m playing but not to long ago I doubled Ace -8 vs a dealer up card of a 6 and caught a 10, then the dealer caught a 5 to make 21 and beat everyone. When “Mr. Blackjack expert” asked why I did that I simply replied if you don’t know, this game is going to cost you a lot of money. That shut him up because he knew that I knew. So if the correct play is to hit our 12 against the dealers 3, or hit your Ace-7 vs the dealer 9, do it. Don’t let any player or seat intimidate you. T.J. Jorgensen has been a professional Blackjack player for over 20 years. He is well known for his live tournament play. He has competed against, and beaten, some of the top tournament players in the world and has won the prestigious World Series of Blackjack. His book, “Beating the Casino at Their Own Game,” is available through his web site www. freewebs.com/tjsblackjackcorner or by e-mail TJ4justice1@ msn.com

lottery news JUMBO WIN FOR BIG FAMILY!

CASH IS GOOD – CLASSIC CASH, BETTER!

Graciela Chavez and her family squeezed into their SUV and drove to Phoenix from Flagstaff. It was an exciting day, as Graciela was the possessor of a $100,000 winning Jumbo Bucks instant scratch ticket. She stated that she had 50 grandchildren, so not everyone could come. Graciela purchased two Jumbo Bucks from the counter at Carter Fuels at 1322 East Route 66 in Flagstaff. She likes the game and always plays it. She scratched the tickets outside in the parking lot. Although she knew what she’d won, she still had the store clerk check it just to be sure. Although Graciela occasionally plays Powerball, she prefers playing instant scratch tickets. She usually buys tickets a couple of times a week, preferring the $2, $5, and $10 tickets. The difficult part of this win was that Gabriella knew she’d won Friday, but had to wait until Tuesday to redeem her ticket because the Lottery was closed that Monday. It was a very long weekend for Graciela and everyone around her. She has no special plans for the money, but will share with her family. The winning ticket was purchased at Carter Fuels, 1322 E. Route 66, Flagstaff.

Felipe Ordonez of Phoenix likes to play Classic Cash instant scratch tickets. He recently purchased two tickets when he was at a retailer at about 30th street and east Bell Road. He scratched the tickets at home and knew right away he had a winner. Just to be sure, he took it to a store to be checked. There was no mistake; he’d won $500,000! Felipe buys instant scratch tickets whenever he can spare the money. He usually purchases $5 and $10 tickets, only buying $20 tickets when he has extra cash. He prefers instant scratch tickets to the draw games because of the instant gratification, but when Powerball or Mega Millions jackpots are high, he’ll try his luck. Felipe has worked as a custodian for a church for the past eleven years and loves his job and the people he works with. At the time of this interview, he had not yet told his family of his good fortune. One thing he would like to do with his money is to pay off his house. Also, he’ll be able to pay for his daughters to get braces. The Arizona Lottery operates entirely from the revenue it generates through the sale of its products; it receives no General Fund dollars from the State. Proceeds from sales of Lottery tickets – nearly $3.4 million per week - fund a variety of state programs. Since July 1981, the Arizona Lottery has paid out more than $5.4 billion in prizes to players, more than $3 billion in net funding to the state and more than $638 million in commissions to retailers. Learn more at ArizonaLottery.com.

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BlueWater Resort & Casino 1-888-243-3360

Parker, AZ Poker Room opens at 2pm, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun and 4pm on Tues & Thurs Tues, 7pm, NLHE “Bounty” Tournament $35 buy-in ($5 bounties) Thurs, 7pm, NLHE - $40 buy-in, w/ one $20 re-buy Wed, 2pm - 8pm “High Hand of the Day” pays $50 at 8 pm also any straight flush pays $50

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Fri - 4 of a kind pays $50 & Any Full House pays $15 Sat, 5pm - NLHE Tournament Sun - Spreading 2-8 Omaha Daily-“Aces Cracked” pays $40 and Royal Flush pays $200 Also dealing blackjack daily at 9am

Bucky’s Casino 928-771-6779

Prescott, AZ Sundays at Noon (Thru Aug 31) - NLHE “Bounty” Tournament - $80 buy-in ($20 Bounties) Mon-Thurs, 2pm & 6pm - NLHE $40 entry w/$10 add-on, (top 3-5 cash) & top 5 earn points toward the $250 Player of Month award Mon - Thurs, 10am - NLHE $15 entry w/$5 dealer Add-on, House adds $10 per entry Open Face Chinese Poker - 2, 3 or max 4 players to a table - you’re dealt 13 cards - an exciting fun game! Progressive “Aces Cracked” Sat 11am11pm - increases by $50 each hour till hit Fridays, all day “Aces Cracked” wins a Rack “Random Rewards” Various times and days - see poker room for pay-outs Dealing blackjack 24/7 - Now playing “Texas Shoot Out” w/ Bonus jackpot and 3 Card Poker

Casino Arizona 480-850-7777

Scottsdale, AZ Blackjack Tournaments: Tues, noon $1,000 added “Break at Noon” $ 50 buy-in Fri, 3 am - The “Great Late” Tournament, $25 buy-in Dealing blackjack 24/7

Casino Del Sol 520-838-6565

Tucson, AZ Fri, March 28 - 2014 GOLF & POKER SCRAMBLE! $100 entry fee includes Golf, Lunch & Poker Tournament! Golf is a 2-person scramble at Sewailo Golf Club at 8am (win extra chips for the poker event for birdies, pars etc..) Poker is 2-person team (players alternate on same stack each round) WIN A 2014 KIA SPORTAGE FOR A HOLE IN 1- see poker room for details on this fun event!

Mon-Fri, 10 am - $800 Guaranteed NLHE, $ 15 buy-in/opt $15 add-on Sun & Wed, 7pm - $800 Guaranteed NLHE, $15 buy-in/Opt $15 add-on Thurs, 7pm - $5,000 deep stack NLHE, $ 100 buy-in no re-buys Sun 11am & Tues at 7pm - $1,500 Guaranteed NLHE, $45 buy-in - no re-buys Sat, 9am - Limit Omaha Hi-Lo, $15 buy-in, $5 re-buys + $5 add-on Mon 7pm & Sat noon - $1,000 NLHE - $35 buy-in Progressive high hands 24/7 - win up to $500 - see poker room for details

Cliff Castle Casino Hotel 928-567-7952

Camp Verde, AZ Mon-Fri, 10am - NLHE Shoot-out, $30 buyin, w/ no re-buys Wed, 7pm - $500 Added NLHE Tournament $40 buy-in, $5 re-buy Fri, 7pm - NLHE Shoot-outs, $ 150 added per table of 10 - $25 buy-in - no re-buys Sat, Noon - 1,000 added - NLHE $105 buyin, w/ dealer bonus add-on (Bonus chips for early live play) All Week - Royal Flush pays $100 “Progressive Aces Cracked” wins $50 - $200 Also dealing blackjack 24/7

Cocopah Casino 800-237-5687 Somerton, AZ Dealing blackjack daily at 10am

Desert Diamond Casino Hotel 520-342-1810

Tucson, AZ Mon & Thurs at 9:30 am, plus Tues & Wed at 7pm $500 added NLHE - $35 buy-in (max 40 - 50 players) “Round Ball Splash Off”– Selected games (all U of A games) each week thru April 7th (Final Four) see poker room for payouts Daily - Any Royal Flush $200 Hold Em and $100 Omaha, Straight Flush $100 Hold –Em $50 Omaha Special Poker Room menu at ½ off regular prices Dealing blackjack 24/7 with new progressive side bet and 3 card poker side bet

Desert Diamond I-19 Casino 1-866-332-9467 Sahuarita, AZ Dealing blackjack 24/7

Fort McDowell Casino 480-789-4284

Fountain Hills, AZ Mon-Fri at Noon & Sun at 7pm - NLHE $ 30 buy-in - $20 add-on - No-rebuys Sat at 7pm & Sun at Noon - NLHE Deep Stack tournament - $50 buy-in w/ $20 add-on at the break Tues, Wed & Thurs at 7pm & Sat at Noon & 4pm - NLHE - $5 buy-in Mon & Fri, 7pm, NLHE - $60 buy-in w/ one $5 add on Sun, Jan 19, 10am - Ladies NLHE Poker Tournament - $60 buy-in w/ $10 dealer Appreciation for extra 5,000 in chips “Aces Cracked” 24/7 win $100 (between 8am-11am) next 4 hands splashed $50, (10pm - 2am) $100 plus next 2 hands splashed $50 “Easy way Jackpot” Aces full of tens beaten by Quads or better wins Jackpot! Dealing blackjack 24/7

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino 480-802-5138

Maricopa, AZ WSOP TOURNAMENTS ARE BACK! Win a WSOP Seat! $10,000 WSOP Main Event Satellite - Sat & Sun May 17 & 18 - $250 buy-in OR free with 160 hours of “live” play now thru April 30th - see poker room for complete details Sundays at 5:30pm - Win a $1,000 WSOP Event seat - $50 buy-in w/two $25 rebuys Mondays (starting at 7:30pm till close) $40 WSOP “Sit & Go” (no re-buys) starts whenever there are 10 players seated Winner of each “Sit & Go” wins a seat into the Sat & Sun Finals May 17th & 18th Finals, to win a $10,000 WSOP Main Event Seat! Wed at 7:30pm - Win a $1,500 WSOP Event Seat! $65 buy-in w/ two $25 re-buys Tues, 7:30pm, Omaha H/L, $15 buy-in, $10 re-buys + $10 add-on Thurs, 7:30pm - NLHE, $10 Buy-in plus three $10 re-buys & two $10 add-ons Fri, 7:30pm - NLHE, $40 buy-in, no re-buys

Sat, 12:30pm - Deep Stack Bounty NLHE - $25 buy-in, includes bounty chip $5 dealer appreciation = $2,000 extra chips $1,000 Saturdays & Sundays! Just get a full house and receive an entry to win $100 starting at 11am - See poker room for details Aces Cracked - Black aces $100, Red Aces $50 & Mixed $25 (Bonus 9-10am & 2am-3am =3X payout, 10am-noon, mid-2am) Start-up special - first 6 players each day, $20 back after 2 hours of play Weekday splash pots at top and bottom of the hour all day - see poker for details Also dealing blackjack 24/7 - including “Push the bet”

Hon-Dah Casino 928-369-7555

Pinetop, AZ Mon, 6pm - NLHE “$25 Bounty” Tournament, $45 buy-in (no re-buys) Tues, 6pm - NLHE “Speed Shoot-Out” $15 buy-in (no re-buys) Sun - Thurs - Aces & Faces Cracked wins $25 - $150 cash - see poker room for details Wed, 6pm - NLHE, $40 buy-in (no re-buys) “early bird” chips available every day & double on Tuesday Thurs, 6pm - No Limit Omaha Hi-Lo, $40 buy-in (no re-buys) “early bird” chips available Fri, 6pm - NLHE Double Stack, $25 buy-in w/ $25 re-buy Sat, 4pm - NLHE, $30 buy-in, $10 re-buys + $10 add-on Sun, 4pm, Crazy Pineapple $30 buy-in, $10 re-buys + $10 add-on

Lone Butte Casino 800-946-4452

Chandler, AZ Dealing blackjack 24/7 - Now playing “Push your Bet” PAI GOW Progressive Jackpot was over $221,000 as of Jan 7

Mazatzal Hotel & Casino 800-777-7529

Payson, AZ Live Poker Wed –Sun at 10am, High Hands, win up to $250 Wed & Sun at 6pm NLHE Tournament, $ 50 buy-in no-re buys Sat at 3pm, NLHE Tournament, $25 buy-in - no re-buys Aces cracked “wins a rack” various times daily - Max 3 per day (see poker room for details) First Thursday of each month at 6pm, “Ladies Only” NLHE tournament - $25 buy-in Dealing blackjack 10am to 1am, with $3 games daily till 3pm Mon - 6pm, Blackjack Tournament $40 buy-in w/two $25 re-buys

Quechan Casino & Resort 1-877-783-2426

Winterhaven, CA Open Wed-Sun at 10am, and Mon, Tues at 1pm - spreading 4/8 Hold Em with a kill, 4/8 Omaha hi-low split with a kill also 2-4, 3-6 & 4-8 limit Texas Hold-Em, plus 1-3 & 2-5 No Limit Texas Hold Em Sat & Sun, 1pm NLHE Tournaments $40 buy-in $5, 000 Guaranteed Last Saturday of the month (Mar 29) NLHE -$80 buy-in

CARD ROOM ACTION

Thurs, 7pm NLHE Deep Stack - $80 buy-in Dealing blackjack 24/7 - Special room rates for poker players

Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort 928-856-7244

Flagstaff, AZ Live Poker Mon-Fri at noon, Sat & Sun at 10am NLHE Tournaments, Tues ($50) & Thurs ($30) at 7pm - Also Sat ($15) & Sun ($50) at Noon “Aces Cracked” and “Faces Cracked” - wins $50 (Max 3 per day for each special) see poker room for rules $25 Morning and Evening “Splash Pots” daily at noon,12:30, 1pm,1:30pm,2pm, 7pm,8pm,9pm,10pm,11pm and Mid. Progressive “High Hand” & Progressive Bad Beat Jackpots - see poker room for payouts Dealing blackjack 24/7

Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino 800-946-4452 - Ext 1507

Laveen, AZ Wed, 7:30pm, NLHE, $15 buy-in w/ $10 re-buys & $20 add-on Sat, 11am - NLHE, $20 buy-in w/ $10 re-buys & $20 add-on Sun 11am - NLHE, $30 buy in$20 add-on Big Money Royals, Any Royal Flush wins $ 200 - Plus “Bonus Royals” Mon-Thurs “Super 77” Progressive Bad-Beat Jackpot - (Quad 7’s or better beaten) “ACES CRACKED” wins a rack, Mid Noon with unlimited winners “Rack Attack” Mon-Fri (noon-4pm) $100 hot seat and $100 splash pot on winner’s table each hour

NBA & NCAA “Splash Pots” Select TV Games - See poker room for payouts Dealing blackjack 24/7 - with $5 games PAI GOW Progressive Jackpot was over $395,000 at press time!

Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino 800-946-4452 ext 7375

Chandler,AZ Mon & Thurs Noon - NLHE, $30 buy-in, no re-buys - $150 added per table Tues & Wed, 7:30pm - NLHE Freeze Out - $50 entry fee w/ $10 optional add-on $1,000 added to prize pool Sun, 3:30pm, NLHE - $30 buy- in, $5 dealer add-on, $20 add-at the break & bonus chips for play before tournament “Super 77” Progressive Bad-Beat Jackpot - (Quad 7’s or better beaten) was over $76,000 at press time NBA & NCAA “Splash Pots” Select TV Games - See poker room for payouts “Aces Cracked” Win a Rack - Sun 11pm until Fri at 6pm “Rolling Cash Fever” Drawing every other hour 24/7, $100 min, increases by $100 if not hit Big Money Royals - Any Royal Flush wins $ 200 Any straight flush gets to spin the wheel - win up to $1,000 Food specials: ½ price poker room menu Also dealing blackjack 24/7 - including “Push your bet” PAI GOW Progressive Jackpot was over $395,000 at press time!

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gaming news “WHEEL” Big Winner at TALKING STICK RESORT! Lady luck was with MariAnne Bort on March 1 when she played Talking Stick Resort’s Wheel of Fortune Triple Spin and won nearly half a million dollars. The Phoenix-native dominated the television-themed slot machine and became the property’s latest jackpot winner, receiving a massive payout of $464,863.92! “Players visit Talking Stick Resort with the ultimate dream of a big win,” said Ramon Martinez, director of public relations for Talking Stick Resort. “Our facility is no stranger to daily jackpots, but that doesn’t diminish the excitement we feel when a deserving person claims such a huge prize.” Designed after the popular television program, Wheel of Fortune Triple Spin is one of 700 slot machines offered at Talking Stick Resort. This is the second time the game has been hit since Gerald Allen Phillips, Jr. of Mesa won $5.7 million two years ago. Additional fan favorites featured on the casino floor include Tully’s Treasure Hunt, Texas Dice, Dolly Parton, Cherry Chance and Shining Seven just to name a few. If guests would like to be eligible to win additional benefits like free slot play, discounted or free hotel accommodations, concert tickets, dining options and much more, just enroll as a Player Reward Card member (it’s free). For more information on membership – call (480) 850-7777 or visit www.talkingstickresort.com. Talking Stick Resort (TSR) is an AAA Four Diamond Rated Resort and a central landmark within the emerging Talking Stick Cultural and Entertainment Destination (TSCED). Located in Scottsdale, Ariz., just east of the Loop 101 on Indian Bend Road, TSR is locally owned and caringly operated by the Salt River PimaMaricopa Indian Community. The property offers culturally rich experiences and luxury accommodations throughout its 496 deluxe rooms, 240,000 sq. ft. casino, 11 restaurants and lounges, world-class spa, 650-seat showroom, 25,000 sq. ft. grand ballroom, thriving cultural center and more than 100,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting space.

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Ravingperspectives by Dennis Conrad

Nearly 1/3 of all Native American children aged 2-5 are obese…. ...and that’s why Raving is getting involved with the NB3 Foundation. A while back in another Raving Perspectives….I reached out to all 4,600 of you, asking if you knew a good charity where I and my company could get involved and make a difference. So first of all, thank you to the dozens of you who responded, recommending numerous outstanding charities that would be worthy of Raving's long-term involvement and commitment. I'm excited to tell you today that we have selected that singular charity -- the Notah Begay III Foundation or simply, NB3F. More importantly, NB3F has been gracious in welcoming our involvement.So why NB3F? And why not the Humane Society? Or the National Center for Childhood Grief? Or Rotary International? Or Fare Start? Or any of the dozens of other suggestions of charity involvement for Raving? It was simple, really. NB3F met all of my criteria. It benefits an industry that my company serves. I believe in its mission and goals, helping Native American youth get healthier. There IS a known cure for the health issues addressed -- obesity and type-2 diabetes. It does welcome my involvement and commitment, not just a one-time donation. On a personal level, Notah Begay of the NB3 Foundation is a Stanford alum and a former member of the Stanford Golf Team. So am I, even if I now probably qualify as a hacker in golf. It just all feels right.And what that means is that Raving is going to attempt to raise money for the NB3 Foundation over the coming years, and use our voice and communication network to raise awareness of youth health issues in the Native American community. So, when you're asked to make a $10 donation for NB3F at the door of a (previously free) Raving Insider Party at a gaming industry trade show; or you're invited to join a core group of "Gaming Friends of NB3"; or your gaming company is requested to sponsor a golf or soccer clinic for Native American youth -- you'll know where Raving and I are coming from. And hopefully you'll join us.The NB3 Foundation -- it's not the only great and important charitable effort. But right now, it's mine. Sincerely,

Dennis

Glad to Be Involved Again PS -- To learn more about the Notah Begay III Foundation and its work with Native American youth, or to make a donation, please visit www.nb3foundation.org.

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Dennis Conrad is the President and Chief Strategist of Raving Consulting Company, a unique and effective marketing consulting company that has worked with gaming clients all over the world in its nearly 15 year history. Over half of Raving’s work has been with tribal casinos in North America and Raving is a proud, long term Associate Member of NIGA and has participated at OIGA, WIGA, CNIGA, NNAHRA and several other regional tribal gaming conferences and trade shows. Raving also conducts a variety of industry leading conferences, including Raving’s Indian Gaming National Marketing Conference, which has welcomed and educated over 1,500 tribal gaming executives over the past 13 years.Dennis has over 35 years of gaming industry experience, prior to founding Raving in 1998. Dennis has written columns for Casino Executive, Indian Gaming Magazine, Native American Casino, and (currenty) for Casino Journal. He is the author of two casino marketing books: Conrad’s Corners: Observations on Casino Marketing and Life (2000) and Conrad on Casino Marketing (2008). He has also been a keynote speaker at conferences all over the world.

entertainment Apache Gold Casino Resort

(5 miles East of Globe on Hwy 70) 1-800272-2438 Convention Center: April 5 - “The Petty Breakers” Tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

Cabaret Lounge: Free live entertainment on weekends

BlueWater Resort and Casino

11300 Resort Dr., Parker 1-888-243-3360 Amphitheater: Mar 22 – Kenny Rogers Special Event: The Leonardo Da Vinci Exhibition – On display thru April! Call for tickets and information Dig Lounge: FREE Classic Movies on Monday mornings w/ free popcorn Live bands featuring Classic 50s & 60s music - 2pm Mon & Thurs also 3pm Tues & Wed Deejay 8pm-2am Thurs thru Sun and Karaoke Mondays

Casino Arizona

101 at McKellips, Scottsdale 480-8507734 Showroom: Mar 21 & 22 – Fortunate Son – (CCR Tribute) Mar 28 & 29 – L.A. Vation (Tribute to U2) Apr 4 & 5 – Space Oddity (Tribute to David Bowie) Apr 11 & 12 – Bostyx (Boston & Styx Tribute) Apr 18 & 19 – Blasphemous Rumors (Depeche Mode Tribute) May 2 & 3 – Bella Donna (Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac Tribute) May 16 & 17 – Pettybreakers (Tom Petty Tribute) May 23 & 24 – The Ultimate Stones (Rolling Stones Tribute) May 30 & 31 – Generation Idol (Billy Idol Tribute Band) Arizona Room Patio Grill: Apr 12 - Pacquiao vs Bradley (World Welterweight Championship) Apr 26 – UFC 172 – Viewing Party – Jones vs Teixeira Sundays – Marley Taylor Band (Classic

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Rock & Top 40) Mon – “Pure Country Night” featuring Jordan Benson w/ Heartlyn Rae Tuesdays– “Latin Fire Dance Night” w/ free lessons w/ AZTEX Band Wed & Thurs – Country music (Tommy Ash Band) and dance instruction with Laina Lee Bingo Hall: Fri & Sat at Midnight, L-8 Night Bingo! light show, music, dancing and fun!

Apr 19 – “49 Laughs” Comedy Show “Boots & Beer Country Fridays” Mar 21 – Southern Reins band Mar 28 – The Greg Spivey Band “Noches Caliente Saturdays” Angle Norteno (Mar 22) & Los Centenarios (Mar 29)

5655 W. Valencia Rd. Tucson 520-838-6506 Paradiso Bar: Free entertainment weekends and Tribute Bands every Thursday Mar 20 – METALACHI (heavy metal – Mariachi style, Mar 21 – Rhythm Edition, Mar 22 – Boomer, AVA Amphitheater: Apr 25 – Tejano Music Shootout w/ Michael Salgado, Boni Mauricio, Jamie De Anda and Rey Reyna Apr 26 – Gabriel Iglesais Apr 30 thru May 3 – Tucson International Mariachi Conference June 29 – Gran Festival De Folklore Mexico Y Mariachi featuring Mariachi Vargas

Ron White

Casino Del Sol

Desert Diamond Casino I -19

1100 West Pima Mine Road, Sahuarita 1-866-332-9467 Diamond Center: Mar 29 – Ron White

Desert Diamond Casino Hotel

7350 South Nogales Hwy, Tucson 1-866-332-9467 Monsoon Night Club: Live bands or DJ, Thurs – Sat

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Resort and Casino 15406 Maricopa Rd., Maricopa 480-802-5000 THE LOUNGE: Mar 22 – The Grass Roots Mar 28 & 29 – DSB (Journey Tribute) April 5 – Maggie Rose

Maggie Rose

Cliff Castle Casino Hotel

I-17 at exit 289 in Camp Verde 1-800-381-SLOT Stargazer Pavilion: April 26 – Arizona’s 1st Lowrider Style Bagger & Custom Motorcycle Show and Concert featuring; The Dazz Band, Ray Carrion & the Latin All-Stars plus Sunny Ozona, Willie G and hosted by MC MAGIC – call for complete details Dragonfly Lounge; live music on weekends: Mar 21 & 22 – MAKA & The I-Sight Band, Mar 28 & 29 - Stateline

Night Lunar Bingo w/ music, games & giveaways Outdoors: April 4th thru 6th – Fort McDowell’s 30th Anniversary POW WOW – FREE Admission Radisson Ballroom: Call for updated schedule For updates – go to fortmcdowellcasino. com

Apr 4 – Doobie Brothers Apr 12 – Rob Thomas May 3 – Gloria Trevi May 31 – Rodney Carrington Sports Bar: NBA Sports on big screens along with Karaoke on Wednesdays, Swingin’ Tuesdays and Golden Oldies every Thursday, plus music w/ Fiesta and Desert DJs on Fri & Sat nights

Fort McDowell Casino

N of Shea off Hwy 87, Fountain Hills 1-800-THE-FORT Lucky 7 Saloon: Free entertainment on Fri & Sat – featuring; Basketball Jones, Rhythm Edition and Furious George Radisson Ballroom: Bingo Hall: Saturday, Apr 19 – Late

April 12 – The Spinners Wed, Noon – 4pm; Swing Tips, Yesterday Once More, The Chauffers, Guy Pennachio, and The Buddy Holly Review Fri & Sat evenings also includes; The Delta Saints, The JJ’s, Walkens, Shining Star, Rhythm Edition and Harry Luge For updates, go to harrahsakchin.com

Hon-Dah Resort and Casino

Highways 260 and 73, Pinetop 1-800-WAY-UP-HIGH Conference Center: Mar 22 – “The Troubadour Experience” A Tribute to George Strait Timbers Lounge: Free entertainment, Monday is Comedy Night, Tues-Sat, Live bands Mar 18 thru 22 – Barrio Latino Mar 25 thru 29 – Seth Turner

Mayo) May 16 & 17 – DJ Earful June 14 – “All My Rowdy Friends” Hank Williams Jr. Tribute Aug 8 – “One More from The Road” Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute

Paradise Casino

450 Quechan Drive, Yuma 1-888-777- 4946 Sharky’s Bar: Live bands on weekends

Quechan Casino Resort

AMERICA Festival Grounds: July 5 – AMERICA July 7 & 8 – The 17th Annual POW WOW in the Pines (free admission)

Lone Butte Casino

202 loop at the Kyrene exit – Chandler, 1-800-WIN-GILA Cascades Lounge: Wednesdays; Country bands (8pmMid) Desert Dixie, Davis Highway Band, Western Sun, Western Fusion & Marbleheart Thursdays; Polka Party (noon-3pm) w/ Sylvia’s AZ band, Barefoot Becky, Sam’s Band, Mat Hodek, Jim Busta and The Varitones Thursdays: Disco / Funk (8pm-Mid) featuring; STR8UP and JJ’s Band Fridays: Latin (9pm-1am) Saturdays: Top 40 / Dance (9pm-1am) Verona Chophouse: Saturday: Talia 5-9pm & Sunday: (10am-3pm) live Jazz brunch Buffet Bingo Hall: 11pm Fri & Sat - B.A.D BINGO w/ DJ “Rockin’ Rob” music, light show, bingo & giveaways

Mazatzal Hotel & Casino

1/2-mile S. of Payson on Hwy 87 1-800-777-PLAY www.777play.com Event Center: May 23 – AQUARIUS 68 Apache Spirits Lounge: Apr 18 & 19 and May 23 & 24 – DJ Brent May 5 – Torres and Hendrix (Cinco de

525 Algodones Rd, Winterhaven CA (5 mi West of Yuma) 1-877-783-2426 PIPA Event Center: Mar 28 – Dwight Yoakam May 2 – 1st Annual Mariachi Exrtavaganca starring Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles Sidewinders bar: Free weekend entertainment

Talking Stick Resort

Loop 101 and Indian Bend Road Scottsdale 480-850-7734 Talking Stick Showroom: Apr 5 – The Mavericks Apr 12 – Pacquiao – Bradley 2 (World Welterweight Rematch) Apr 17 – Robert Cray Band Apr 19 – Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam World Tour Apr 26 – UFC 172 Jones vs Teixeira May 8 – Thunder From Down Under (Male revue) May 17 – Jerry Riopelle May 30 – Justin Hayward Grand Ballroom: Mar 22 – Michael McDonald Mar 28 – Julio Iglesias Apr 10 – Rob Thomas May 31 – Tim Allen June 21 – Dennis Miller The Pool at Talking Stick: June 8 - Staind TSR Lounge: DJ Juma, DJ Theresa and others – Weekends Palo Verde Lounge: featuring Gustavo Angeles (Mon-Thurs) Paul Wells (Fri & Sat) and DJ Juma after 11pm on Sat Shadows Lounge: featuring Paul Wells or Tino Melendez Degree 270 Lounge: Fri & Sat, Top local

DJ’s and from the West Coast

Orange Sky Restaurant & Lounge: Live jazz featuring Peter Ritz

Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort

22181 Resort Blvd (I-40 @ exit 219) Flagstaff (928) 856-7200 Arrows Lounge: Live entertainment every weekend Mar 21 & 22 – The Xoyotes Mar 28 & 29 – Elaine Stepter

Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino

The West Valley Casino 51st Ave, 4 miles S. of Baseline – Laveen 1-800-WIN-GILA Event Center: Mar 28 – The Piano Man (Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel) Apr 4 – Pettybreakers (Tom Petty Tribute) April 18 – Como La Flor (Selena Tribute) Apr 19 – Jaleo Band Apr 26 – Michael Salgado May 9 – Pardon My Spanglish (Comedy of Bill Santiago) May 17 – Kevin Sterner & Strait Country (Tribute to George Strait) Jun 6 – DSB (Journey Tribute) June 7 – VQ Comedy Series w/ Frank Lucero featuring Bruce Heppler Outdoor Patio: Live Bands (Mon-Fri, 4pm-7pm) Reality band, Latino Rebel Band, Marty & the Party, Arroz Con Mango band, Rhythm Edition, Tyrone D & The Ledge, Yumi La Rose, AzTex Band, Powerdrive, Mariachi Rodriquez, Chuck E Baby, Shining Star, Chaka & friends, Otro Rollo Band, Mariachi Pasione, Priminition, Rhythm of the Sun band and Str8Up Bingo Park: Every Saturday at 11pm – BINGO ECLIPSE – Bingo, DJ music, light show & giveaways

Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino I-10 at Wild Horse Pass exit - Chandler 1-800-WIN-GILA

Ovations LIVE! Showroom:

Mar 21 – Magical History Tour (stars Angie & Ruth McCartney) Mar 22 – Bobby Vinton Mar 23 – Kenny Rogers Mar 28 – Comic Ron White

gaming news entertainment Mar 28 – WWF – MMA fights (call for details) Mar 30 – Nashville Gold – History of Country Music featuring Pete Williams, Paige Danner & the Outlaw Band Apr 4 – Zucchero Apr 11 – SOS Band, Zapp band and Klymaxx Apr 12 – Comedy Legends CHEECH & CHONG Apr 18 – Wilson Phillips Apr 19 – One Gunn, One Love (Tribute to Bob Marley) Apr 25 – Roger Hodgson (Formerly of Supertramp) with his band Apr 26 – The Living Color Comedy Tour with Tommy Davidson and David Alan Grier May 2 – WAR May 10 – Dennis DeYoung; the music of Styx May 17 – Latino Fashion Live! May 25 – Gipsy Kings May 30 – Rodney Carrington Jun 14 – Sinbad June 20 – Air Supply June 27 – AJ Castillo July 4 – Kenny G July 26 – Paquita La Del Barrio OUTDOORS at Festival Park: April 4 - April 6 – The Phoenix Bike Fest Apr 4 – The Cult Apr 5 – Sammy Hagar AIRIA – “Nightlife Unplugged” live entertainment – Fridays featuring JJ’s Band, Static, Smooth Groove and Shining Star, plus deejays on Saturdays: DJ BKNY, DJ Identaty, DJ Raya, DJ Nerd, & DJ Raia, Encore Lounge: Mid-day entertainment Monday’s 11am-3pm & late night entertainment w/ bands; Powerdrive, Hamptons, Andrea & Los Guys, Str8up, Michael & Manuel, JJ’s Band, The Walkens, DyVerse, Chaka and Friends, New Frequency, Smooth Groove, Eagleheart, Rhythm Edition, Pima Express & Route 66

Yavapai Casino

1505 E. Hwy 69 – Prescott 1-800-756-8744 Yavapai Cantina; Fri – Karaoke w/ Cruisin’ Susan, Saturdays – Live Bands

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Joke page

Joke of the Month

Does 90 look possible?

A reasonable request

Willie turned 70 and after a visit and several lab tests, the new doctor told Willie that he looked pretty good for his age. The rejuvenated senior asked the doctor if he thought he might live to reach 90?

A good friend of mine was shopping recently at an upscale department store and asked an attractive sales lady to help him choose a pair of gloves his wife needed for a formal affair that evening –

The physician then asked “Do you smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol to excess?”

Problem was, he didn’t know her size. The helpful saleslady smiled, then put her hand in his hand and asked, “Does this help?”

“Heck no” replied Willie “I’ve never done drugs either?

“OH YES” he said, your hand is almost exactly her size”

“Do you stay up all night at wild parties?” “Of course not” said Willie, “I stay at home mostly”

Then she asked “Is there anything else I can help you with?”

The doc asked “Do you enjoy steaks, barbecued ribs , Buffalo wings, loaded baked potatoes and desserts?” Willie shook his head, “NO WAY! That stuff is bad for your health” Do you spend lots of time outdoors playing golf, sailing, hiking or bicycling?” “No Doc” said Willie, “I stay mostly inside, that sun is a killer” “Do you gamble, drive fast cars or date lots of women?” “No…I don’t do any of those things” replied Willie. The doctor looked puzzled and finally replied – “Willie…..it beats the hell out of me, why you even care!”

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My buddy looked at this sexy redhead and said without missing a beat…”now that you mention it, she has been complaining that she would really like a new bra!”

DAVID AT THE SNACK BAR Non-Stop Liam Neeson is back in his annual first quarter of the year action flick. This time he is a troubled air marshal who gets bizarre text messages on his secure phone while on a transatlantic flight. Soon whoever is sending them is by David Ramsey promising to kill someone on the plane every 20 minutes unless $150 million dollars is wired to an offshore account. It gets really tense when the first person dies and the account turns out to be in his name. He’s being set up but why and how. Tense with good action “Non-Stop” will have your heart racing.

David’s Video Details Frozen

Veronica Mars It’s been nine years since Veronica left Neptune California and her days as a teenage detective behind. Having recently passed the New York BAR she is about to land a job with a prestigious law firm when her past calls her back. A friend from high school has been murdered and her ex=boy friend is the chief suspect. What she thinks will be a quick trip to help pick the defense team turns into a full-blown investigation that proves nothing has changed. If you liked the series you will love this extended episode.

Anna’s older sister Elsa will one day be queen but she stays hidden away, secluded from her sister and it baffles Anna because they used to have such good times together. When tragedy strikes Elsa is crowned queen and she reluctantly joins the festivities. Suddenly her secret creates havoc as her icy powers run rampant trapping her kingdom in eternal winter. Elsa runs away but Anna is determined to find her and prove she is the sister she remembers. Disney’s version of the “Snow Queen” is far better than any other and its one their best ‘Princess’ movies. There is humor and action for all ages.

Saving Mr. Banks

Walt Disney has been trying to get the film rights to “Mary Poppins” for 20 years. He has finally convinced the author, P. L. Travers, to come to Los Angeles and meet the writers before saying no again. Ms. Travers dislikes everything about Disney’s movies and if she didn’t need the money wouldn’t be there. Between arguing with the Sherman Brothers about the score and the writers about the script - no animation, she screams - she reflects on her childhood. The cast is amazing - you would swear that Walt himself is on the screen. “Saving Mr. Banks” is a wonderful Hollywood story for everyone. David Ramsey is the President and co-founder of the Phoenix Film Critics Society and a member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association (The Critics Choice Awards). Watch his reviews on the CBS 5 Morning News every Friday between 5:30 and 6:30am and on ABC-15’s “Sonoran Living Live” every other Friday. Read more of his DVD reviews at WildAboutMovies. com. Contact him at David@TheSnackBar.net.

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travel TRAVEL – POW WOW AT THE FORT It is just a short trip to Fort McDowell Casino from anywhere in the valley. The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation is a 950-member Native American tribe that calls Central Arizona’s upper Sonoran Desert home. Located to the northeast of Phoenix within Maricopa County, Arizona, the 40-square mile reservation is a small part of the ancestral territory of the once nomadic Yavapai people, who hunted and gathered food in a vast area of Arizona’s desert lowlands and mountainous Mogollon Rim country. On Friday April 4th thru Sunday April 6th the Fort McDowell Casino will be hosting a Contest Pow-wow commemorating a 30 year winning streak of fun, food and entertainment. The term POW WOW itself means a gathering of people coming together in celebration; dancing, honoring and paying tribute to struggles, strongness and success. This POW WOW is dedicated to celebrate its most honored guests – Their patrons. World champion dance competition will highlight the 3-day event as danc-

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ers from throughout the United States and Canada compete to take home a portion of the $75,000.00 in cash prizes. Experience authentic Native American food as you bite into a 12-inch hot fry bread covered with powdered sugar, along with savoring the taste of various traditional soups and other Native American cuisine. Try on an authentic piece of Native American jewelry; see intricate pieces of art such as beaded jackets, moccasins, various adornments handmade. Native American artisans will display their own works of art which you can purchase direct from them at great prices. Every song, every dance, every gesture, every detail of the pow wow illustrates a part of their heritage as a people with roots in the distant past – Be a part of this – join in the celebration at Fort McDowell Casino – celebrating 30 years of success. Fort McDowell Casino offers you 150,000 sq. ft. of some of the finest, most exciting, and most rewarding gaming in the entire Southwest. The first-time player, the casual player or the most experienced and knowledgeable player will discover and enjoy an unmatched gaming experience. The casino provides 866 gaming machines, 55 table and poker games, bingo, live keno, poker tournaments and pull-tabs. Whatever your favorite game, whatever your gaming experience, you will find your “slot” at Fort McDowell Casino – along with five dining options including Café 87, The Silver Platter, A New York Deli, Noodles Sushiya and the famous Red Rock Buffet that features all-you-can-eat Crab Legs on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm to 9pm for just $9.99! Fort McDowell Casino is located on Highway 87, just 2 miles north of Shea Blvd in the Fountain Hills area.

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Gemini May 22 to June 21

Virgo Aug 24 to Sept 23

Sagittarius Nov 23 to Dec 21

Cancer June 22 to July 22

Libra Sept 24 to Oct 23

Capricorn Dec 22 to Jan 20

Scorpio Oct 24 to Nov 22

Aquarius Jan 21 to Feb 19

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Exciting development Luck is with you Play late to win Remember your promise

Aries Mar 21 to April 20

Mar 7–13 Mar 14–20 Apr 21–30 Apr 1–7

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Phoenix Metro Bingo Games

Casino Arizona 101 & McKellips Daily: 7pm (early birds: 6:30pm) Sat & Sun Matinee: 1pm (early birds: 6:30pm) Fri & Sat: Midnight - L8 Nite Games! Bingo, Music, Lights, Dancing & FUN Fort McDowell Casino Fountain Hills Area Mon,Wed,Thu,Fri: 9am,12:30pm, 6:30pm Tue: 12:30pm, 6:30pm Sat. Sun: 6:45& 9am,12:30 & 6:30pm, Fri & Sat: Midnight 3rd Sat of each month at Midnight "Lunar Bingo"

Mar 7–13 Mar 14–20 Apr 21–30 Apr 1–7 Mar 7–13 Mar 14–20 Apr 21–30 Apr 1–7

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Leo July 23 to Aug 23

Mar 7–13 Mar 14–20 Apr 21–30 Apr 1–7

Make that call today Go for the green Exciting adventure The break you needed

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino 15406 Maricopa Rd Wed-Sun: 11:30am, 2:30, 3:30 & 6:30pm Lone Butte Casino SanTan Loop202 & Kyrene Daily: Noon & 6:30pm "B.A.D. Bingo" (Bingo After Dark) Fri & Sat: 11:30pm Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino 51st Ave. 10mi. S of I-10 Daily: 12:30 & 6:30pm "Bingo Eclipse" 2nd & 4th Sat 11pm

CASINO DIRECTORY a

1. Apache Gold Hotel Resort Casino • (Globe) San Carlos Apache Tribe-slots bingo & blackjack & Entertainment (800) 272-2438 2. BlueWater Resort Casino • (Parker) Colorado River Indian Tribe-slots bingo blackjack poker & Entertainment (888) 243-3360 3. Bucky’s Casino • (Prescott) Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe-slots, poker & blackjack (800) 756-8744 3a. Yavapai Casino & Gaming Center • (Prescott) Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe-slots & Entertainment (800) 756-8744 30 ARIZONA PLAYER March 2014

Thrilling adventure Situation improves Believe, it will happen Great timing for trip

Mar 7–13 Mar 14–20 Apr 21–30 Apr 1–7 Mar 7–13 Mar 14–20 Apr 21–30 Apr 1–7 Mar 7–13 Mar 14–20 Apr 21–30 Apr 1–7

Do it! It will work Leap into project Nice way to end month It’s working – keep it up! Make correct choice Lots of time for that New relationship ahead Really fun trip coming

Cards will be good to you Green pays off Forgive and forget You new nickname “Lucky”

Statewide Bingo Games

Apache Gold Casino • Globe 5mi E of Globe on Hwy 70 Wed, Thu, & Sun: Noon; Fri & Sat: 7pm Bingo Blowout! 1st Mon: 7pm BlueWater Casino • Parker 11300 Resort Dr Sun 1:30pm, Mon-Thu 6:30pm Special Sessions:Birthday Bingo Call for Details Casino Del Sol • Tucson 5655 W. Valencia Mini Sessions: 11:30am & 1:30pm Matinee: 2:15pm Eves: 7:15pm

4. Casino Arizona Talking Stick Resort • (Scottsdale) Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community-slots poker blackjack Keno & Entertainment (480) 850-7777 5. Casino Arizona @ 101 & McKellips • (Scottsdale) Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community-slots bingo blackjack Keno & Entertainment (480) 850-7777 6. Casino Del Sol Resort • (Tucson) Pascua Yaqui Tribe-slots bingo poker blackjack & Entertainment (800) 344-9435 7. Casino of the Sun • (Tucson) Pascua Yaqui Tribe-slots (520) 883-1700 8. Cliff Castle Casino Hotel • (Camp Verde) Yavapai-Apache Nation-slots blackjack poker & Entertainment (800) 381-7568 9. Cocopah Casino • (Yuma) Cocopah Tribe-slots bingo blackjack & Entertainment (800) 237-5687 10. Desert Diamond Casino Hotel• (Tucson) Tohono O’Odham Nation-Old Nogales Hwy slots keno bingo poker & Entertainment (520) 294-7777 10a. Desert Diamond - I-19 • (south of Tucson) slots blackjack & Entertainment (520) 294-7777 11. Fort McDowell Casino • (Fountain Hills) Fort McDowell-Yavapai Nation-slots keno bingo poker blackjack & Entertainment (480) 837-1424 12. Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino • (Chandler) Gila River Indian Community-slots keno blackjack poker & Entertainment (800) 946-4452

Mar 7–13 Mar 14–20 Apr 21–30 Apr 1–7 Mar 7–13 Mar 14–20 Apr 21–30 Apr 1–7 Mar 7–13 Mar 14–20 Apr 21–30 Apr 1–7

Hunch works again Cards are the way to go Act quickly on idea Big Thrill coming Old pal returns Unexpected pleasure Huge win coming Reward for being nice

Stick to your idea Surprise around corner Rare chance – take it Back to basics

Cocopah Casino•Yuma 15136 South Ave B Somerton Daily: 1 & 6pm Desert Diamond • Tucson 7350 S Nogales Hwy Daily: 1:30 & 7:15pm Mazatzal Casino• Payson Hwy 87 at mile post 251 Mon-Thu: Noon Tue & Thu: 6:30pm 1st Thu & 3rd Tue: 6:30pm Double Payouts all night! Paradise Casino • Yuma 450 Quechan Dr. Daily: 1:30 & 6pm

13. Gila River Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino • (Laveen) Gila River Indian Community-slots bingo blackjack poker & Entertainment (800) 946-4452 14. Gila River Lone Butte Casino • (Chandler) Gila River Indian Community-slots bingo blackjack & Entertainment (800) 946-4452 15. Golden Ha’ San Casino • (Why) Tohono O’Odham Nation-Slots 16. Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino (Maricopa) Ak-Chin Indian Community - slots keno poker bingo blackjack & Entertainment (480) 802-5000 17. Hon-Dah Resort-Casino • (Pinetop) White Mountain Apache Tribe - slots poker & Entertainment (800) 929-8744 18. Mazatzal Hotel Casino • (Payson) Tonto Apache Tribe - slots bingo poker blackjack & Entertainment (800) 777-7529 19. Paradise Casino • (Yuma) Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe - slots bingo.& Live Entertainment (888) 777-4946 19a Quechan Casino Resort • (Winterhaven, CA) Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe - slots table games poker & Entertainment 20. Spirit Mountain Casino • (Bullhead City) Fort Mohave Indian Tribe-slots (888) 837-4030 21. Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort • (Flagstaff) Navajo Nation - Slots, Table Games, Poker, Keno & Entertainment