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04 EDITOR’S NOTE
06 PLAYERS TALK
09 GREAT GAMES
11 GAMING NEWS
16 ARIZONA LOTTERY
18 FEATURE STORY
24 WINNING WAYS
26 CASINO DINING
28 TRIBAL NEWS
30 TRAVEL—LAUGHLIN
34 CASINO ENTERTAINMENT
36 CASINO NIGHTLIFE
37 FUN FACTS
38 HOT DEALS
40 CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY
42 FUN & GAMES
45 SAMI’S SMACKDOWN
46 CASINO DIRECTORY
DEPARTMENTS
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CASINOS FOLD ON POKER
ROOMS AS TREND WANES
Casinos all across the country are
increasingly picking slot machines
over table games.
TOTAL REWARDS MAKES
CHANGES TO PROGRAM
New changes to the Total Rewards
loyalty program give members a
huge advantage!
SAMI’S SMACKDOWN: “WE
HOVER BECAUSE…”
Hoverers speak out about why they
hover and why it shouldn’t bother
anyone.
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Contents APRIL
EXCITING NEW SLOTS HIT EXCITING NEW SLOTS HIT
CASINO FLOORS ALL ACROSS CASINO FLOORS ALL ACROSS
ARIZONA!ARIZONA!
Alexandra
VOLUME 05 • ISSUE 04
PUBLISHER
Chris Höft
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Elizabeth Torma
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Alexandra Lang
ART DIRECTOR
Melanie Mueller
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Ramses Ja
Cindy Esquer
Margret Höft
Mark Novak
Alex Stewart
Samantha Becker
Lana Hartmann
ADVERTISING SALES
Nina Consiglio
Elizabeth Torma
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Copyright © 2013 The Arizona Gaming Guide.
All rights reserved.
The Arizona Gaming Guide (AGG) presents casino industry and
gaming related facts as well as personal opinions and expects the
reader to make his or her own decisions. All responses to reader
posts, e-mails and letters are to be considered as advice only. AGG
accepts no responsibility and no liability for any actions of our
readers based on the articles and advertisements presented within
this publication. All pictures, images, logos, trademarks and trade
names, etc. are the sole property of their respective owners.
You must be 21 or older to gamble. Please play responsibly.
Help is available at 1.800.NEXT.STEP or problemgambling.az.gov.
EDITOR’S NOTE
Your Authority On Everything Gaming
Arizona’s State Gaming Regulatory Agency:
Arizona Department of Gaming
1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 450, Phoenix, 85007
1.602.771.4263 or azgaming.gov
Tribal Gaming Funded Problem Gambling Resource:
Office of Problem Gambling
1.800.NEXT.STEP or 1.800.639.8783
1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 450, Phoenix, 85007
1.602.542.8998 or problemgambling.az.gov
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Tons Of Exciting New Slots Hit Casino Floors!
With warmer weather just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to grab a drink,
sit by the pool, and read the new issue of the Arizona Gaming Guide! I’m excited to
present this month’s feature story focused on all the new slots that have recently
arrived, and will be coming soon, to casinos all across Arizona! We’ve also taken a
closer look at the Total Rewards loyalty program and found that changes with the
rules have given members added advantages!
Also, don’t be surprised if one day in the near future you visit your favorite casino
and find more room dedicated to the slot floor. More and more casinos are closing
their poker rooms. You can read about the reasons why this trend is happening
along with information about casino dining, entertainment, and so much more!
Please visit us at: www.facebook.com/ArizonaGamingGuide, become part of our com-
munity and share your thoughts and experiences with others who also love the
same casino games you do. You can sign up for our e-newsletter and find current
and back issues of AZ Gaming Guide on our website at www.azgamingguide.com. Let
me know what you think of our April issue and have fun!
Cheers!
Alexandra Lang
Editor-in-Chief
PLAYERS TALK Q&A On Everything Gaming
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Q: I love playing Video Poker and my favorite is Triple
Double Bonus Poker since I can win the most money on
that game. My question is, how hard is it to get the four
Aces with a kicker? It’s probably just as unlikely as the
Royal Flush since both wins pay the same amount. I’d
appreciate any advice you can give me to help me win
more often on that game. Thank you! My wife and I
love reading your Gaming Guide.
Jerry Melak – Bullhead City, AZ
A: Jerry, we really appreciate your support of our publication.
Thank you! Triple Double Bonus Poker is one of our favorites
because of the bonused four-of-a-kinds! Playing with optimal
strategy, the Royal Flush occurs about once in every 45,000
hands. The four Aces with a kicker (a 2, 3, or 4) actually hap-
pens much more often—about once every 14,000 hands! This is
3x more often than a Royal Flush for the exact same win of
4,000 credits at a 5-coin max bet! In fact, the 2,000 credit win
for a four-of-a-kind with 2s, 3s, or 4s plus a kicker happens
quite frequently as well! You can expect this lucrative win
about once every 6,000 hands!
Here are a few hints to increase your chances for higher re-
turns. You have to be careful when playing this game, because
the optimal strategy is slightly different from most other games.
For example, when dealt three Aces with a kicker, you always
hold a kicker with the three Aces because the bonused payout is
so large. For the same reasoning, always make sure to drop a
dealt Full House and only hold the Aces (plus a kicker when
applicable). Note that optimal strategy also dictates you hold a
kicker when dealt three 2s, 3s, or 4s for the bonused win as well.
Good luck playing this awesome Video Poker game!
Q: First of all, thanks for the great magazine and expla-
nations of all of the little gambling nuances that have
always escaped me. I do have a question regarding your
answer to some reader who asked whether the casinos
control the slot machine output differently when a per-
son uses their comps card. You, of course, said that they
cannot do such a manipulation, but in your February
2013 issue wherein you discuss the Zeus II slots, (#2.
Easy to trigger a bonus) you state, "This number is cal-
ASK THE EXPERTS and get a $25 gas card if we decide to print your question! Do you have a question for our staff of casino gaming industry professionals and slot experts? Write us with your questions
and comments in any area of gaming and we will make every attempt to publish a response in upcoming issues. Space is
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culated by keeping track of the number of spins you
play and the number of bonuses you hit over many play
sessions." Keeping track over many play sessions would
then seem to indicate that the machine determines
when it should pay you a bonus based on past history.
Isn’t each session a totally independent event?
Joe Menosky – Scottsdale, AZ
A: Joe, yes each play session on a slot is a totally independent
event. Keeping track of how long it takes you to get into a bo-
nus over several play sessions is similar to flipping a coin and
keeping track of how often you get heads or tails. Statistically,
we know that you will flip either a heads or a tails 50% of the
time, on average. In the short run, you may have more of one
than the other, but the more flips you do the closer you will
come to the “average.” And, each flip of the coin is still a totally
independent event. The same goes with playing a slot and
counting the number of spins to a bonus. You can come up
with a close estimate of the “average” number of spins it takes
to trigger a bonus and then use this information to determine
the approximate bank roll you’ll need for that particular game.
Remember, each slot game is designed with a math model that’s
basically comprised of a bunch of statistics for each win, includ-
ing the bonus. All these stats are “averages,” of what should
happen in the long run. Each player can perform their own
experiment and come up with a close estimate of an average for
the bonus and even most of the pay table wins!
Q: I’m curious to know how much money the Indian
tribes make from the casinos. Also, how much really
does go back to the State of Arizona?
Jenna M. Grady – Queen Creek, AZ
A: Jenna, the aggregate gross gaming revenue for fiscal year
2012 for the period beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30,
2012 was $1,781,955,493. A substantial amount of this money
went back to the State of Arizona. During 2012, tribal contri-
butions deposited in the Arizona Benefits Fund for education,
tourism, wildlife and emergency services, amongst others, was
$84,936,893. In addition to this amount, another 12,406,538
went towards cities, towns, and counties! The tribes make con-
tributions to the State on a quarterly basis. $
Q&A On Everything Gaming PLAYERS TALK
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ow available on casino floors, the My
Poker® series by WMS combines player-
popular Video Poker themes and pay ta-
bles with optional feature bet games and a whole
new level of personalization and comfort for an
amazing video poker experience!
We sat down with Dion, the designer behind these
exciting Video Poker experiences, to learn what
makes My Poker games a Royal Flush.
What should players know about the My Poker series that
makes the games compelling alternatives to the currently
available Video Poker products?
The My Poker series offers a slight twist on traditional Video
Poker that sets it apart from any other poker product in the in-
dustry by offering the familiar pay tables that players know and
love and combining them with the comfort of an all-new cabinet
and a slew of personalization options that truly live up to its
tagline: “My Poker. My Way.”
What sets WMS’ My Poker cabinet apart from other video
poker cabinets?
The extensive market, hardware and player research that went
into it. We really wanted to design a cabinet that was built for
the player. By combining the view of an upright and the com-
fort of a slant top cabinet with a custom-built button panel, we
were able to create the best of both worlds!
How does the My Poker
cabinet offer a new level of
comfort for the player?
The detail of the My Poker
cabinet really provides a new
level of comfort for the
player. A custom-built poker
button panel aligns all the
buttons closer to the screen,
providing better sightlines to
maximize visibility. Also, the
cabinet features a ergonomic
footrest as well as a padded
armrest designed to really
make players feel comfort-
able for long periods of time.
New Slots GREAT GAMES
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When you say “My Poker, My Personalization,” what exactly
do you mean?
The neat part about the My Poker series is that we really do want
it to be just that, “My Poker” personalized for each player. In
order to make this possible, the My Poker series offers an ex-
tremely wide variation of personalization options that players
can use to customize their poker game and really turn it into a
custom experience. Card Art, Card Size, Screen Layout, Draw
Speed, Screen Color, Deal Alert, Highlighting Wins, Win Cele-
brations, Easy Deal, Timers, Brightness, and Volume are just a
few of the many options that are available!
My Poker has an online play for fun component - what can
you tell us about this?
The online play for fun component, available on select casino
websites as well as Playerslife.com, is truly unique because it
allows the player to get familiar with the My Poker games. Here
they are able to personalize their account with Card Art, Card
Size, Screen Color etc., creating their own My Poker experience.
By logging into the online play for fun component, they can
save these personalization preferences at home and log back in
once they are on their favorite casino floor, resuming their own
personalized experience.
What is your favorite My Poker feature?
My favorite My Poker feature is actually the Winning Streak®
feature because of its ability to really maximize wins! During
the Winning Streak event, every winning hand moves up a mul-
tiplier level and awards a free hand. Pays are then evaluated at
the multiplier level at the end of a Winning Streak event. The
thing that I really think is exciting about this feature is that play-
ers don’t have to have a great hand in order to have a Big Win;
instead they just need to keep their Winning Streak event going,
and their wins have the potential to be multiplied big! $
For more information about My Poker, Winning Streak or other great
slot games by leading slot manufacturer WMS, please visit their web-
site at www.wms.com. To sign up for a Player’s Life account visit
www.playerslife.com. Many thanks to WMS for the interview and
graphics.
Casino Arizona Opens New
Southwestern Cantina
GAMING NEWS
The beautiful new Arizona Room Patio Grill at Casino Arizona is now open!
It marks the completion of an overall renovation project that has been underway
since December 2011. The revamped lounge opens with a sizable food and drink
menu, new décor and a state-of-the-art media wall. “We are so excited to welcome
guests to the Arizona Room Patio Grill and to the refreshed Casino Arizona,” said
Ramon Martinez, director of public relations of Casino Arizona. “The renovation
was phased so as not to impact our guests too much. Though, they have demon-
strated much patience as they waited for everything to be done. We know they
will love the finished product as much as we do.”
For its part of the project, the Arizona Room Patio Grill has been totally over-
hauled. Starting as an indoor/outdoor piano lounge, the outlet has transformed
into a Southwestern cantina, ideal for listening to live music or watching sports
entertainment. The grill is outfitted with a stage, where various musical acts will
be featured nightly. It also has more than 30 television monitors throughout in-
cluding a 24-screen media wall showcasing current sporting events. The warm,
yet modern, décor of the new restaurant has seating for more than 60, comprised
of hi and low-top tables, lounge and patio seating as well as a main and back bar.
The room’s hardwood floor will serve as a perfect dance floor complementing its
full-size stage. With performance lighting and sound capabilities, the stage will
play host to a variety of musical acts and styles.
Casino Arizona’s talented chefs have crafted a menu with bold flavors. Guests
will delight in the Machaca Beef and Mojo Chicken Street Tacos, Pork Green Chili
Stew and Fiery Romesco Burger and Red Chili Chicken Posole. Desserts on the
roster include Churros and Sopapillas with desert honey. Moreover, Arizona
Room Patio Grill’s bar offers a wide-selection of specialty cocktails from the likes
of a Pineapple Margarita to Prairie Fire, a Fireball Whiskey with a dash of Ta-
basco. Wines and craft beers from local breweries including Four Peaks and San
Tan also are available. The Arizona Room Patio Grill is open daily from 11am to
2am. For more information on the eatery and to see a complete menu, visit their
website at www.casinoarizona.com. $
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Players Continue to Hit Top
Jackpots On Aristocrat Games
Players across America have been heat-
ing up casino floors with the Aristocrat
games. Six lucky players hit the hot, top
jackpot on Aristocrat’s Tarzan Lord of the
Jungle, Tarzan & Jane Forbidden Temple,
JAWS Bounty Hunter, and Loco Loot slot
games, all within 10 days of each other!
Aristocrat Vice President of Gaming Op-
erations said, “Players everywhere love
Aristocrat games, and with frequent top
jackpots like these, it’s easy to under-
stand why!”
Every casino in AZ has at least one Aris-
tocrat game with exciting, life-changing
jackpots. Make sure to give these great
slots a spin while they’re hot! $
GAMING NEWS Future of Gaming
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Casinos Increasingly Casinos Increasingly
Pick Pick Slot Machines Slot Machines
Over Table PokerOver Table Poker
As trend wanes, casinos fold on poker rooms
on’t be surprised if one day, in the near future, you visit
your favorite casino and find that the slot floor has
grown bigger in size. More and more gaming facilities are
switching out their tables for slot machines, because poker
rooms can never come close to generating the revenue that
slots are able to for the casinos.
Poker players exchange money with each other and not the
house, which is why poker has never been a high-profit game
for casinos. In fact, for some casinos, it’s been a tremendous
drain given that poker rooms must employ a dealer for every
table as well as shift supervisors and managers. Although all
casinos collect portions of what players put down, usually
about 5 percent, it’s not nearly enough for most establish-
ments to justify keeping a room open.
Even though poker has never been a big moneymaker—even
when its popularity soared in the early 2000’s—casinos were
still willing to forgo the extra dollars just to get players
through the doors. Now, dozens of casinos all across the coun-
try, including large gambling halls in towns like Las Vegas,
Reno, Laughlin, and Atlantic City, have been clearing out
their green felt tables. Nearly a dozen rooms have folded in
Sin City alone in the last couple years. And, a trip to Laughlin
or Reno will reveal high limit areas where poker rooms ex-
isted before. The trend is also catching on in Indian casinos as
well.
Entries in the World Series of Poker also seem to have taken a
hit. The attendance at the main event in 2000 was 512 and by
2006 there were 8,773 entrants. However, the very next year in
2007 there were already almost 2,000 less entrants! For the
past couple of years, the number of entrants hasn’t even been
able to reach 7,000.
Even though the poker trend may not last much longer and
many Arizona casinos are sure to follow suit and close their
rooms, one thing is for certain and that’s slot machines will
never go out of style! Manufacturers will continue to reinvent
the wheel and make games more interesting and enticing for
players. The poker players may eventually be forced to play
online, but slot enthusiasts will always have the option of
whether they want to play their favorite games on their com-
puters at home or in a brick and mortar casino. $
D
New Jersey Becomes Third State
To Legalize Online Gambling
ew Jersey Governor, Chris Christie, recently signed a bill into law making
New Jersey the third state in the United States to legalize internet gam-
bling following Nevada and Delaware. New Jersey plans to take 15% of the
revenue generated online by players within their borders. Now, with more
states working to legalize internet gambling, Congress is feverishly trying to
come up with a federal framework. Recent drafts of the legislation indicate that
the federal government may take 5 to 10% of the states’ tax revenue. The Ameri-
can Gaming Association projects $10 billion a year in online betting by 2017!
We’d love to hear your opinion. Send us an e-mail with “Online Gambling” in
the subject line to [email protected] and tell us what you think! $
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GAMING NEWS
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Exciting slot games are
coming our way from
the newest company on
the slot scene!
Incredible TechnologiesIncredible Technologies
Receives AZ LicenseReceives AZ License
ncredible Technologies (IT), a casino
gaming manufacturer located in the
Chicago suburb of Vernon Hills, Illinois
has just been granted a gaming license
by the Arizona Department of Gaming
to conduct business with all regulated
tribes in the state.
Approval to do business in Arizona
comes at an opportune time for the
company whose install base now in-
cludes 14 U.S. states, Macau and an
iGaming presence in the U.K. “Arizona
is an important piece of our strategic
growth plan,” said Elaine Hodgson, IT
president and CEO. “Over half of our
U.S. sales are with partners in tribal
gaming. With over 15,000 games in the
market and a strong video slot player
base, Arizona represents our next best
opportunity.”
I
About Incredible Technologies
Incredible Technologies is an emerging
Class-III casino gaming manufacturer
focused on delivering compelling video
slot content to the modern day casino
floor. IT is also the largest manufacturer
of coin-operated video games in the U.S.
with its flagship product, Golden Tee®
Golf, recognized as the most successful
pay-to-play video game in history. For
more information about IT and their
games, please visit their website at
www.itsgames.com. $
Archie® Slot Machine Debuts At NIGA 2013
At the National Indian Gaming Association Trade Show held March 24-27 at the
Phoenix Convention Center, Incredible Technologies debuted their latest licensed
game title Archie® in Riverdale Riches™. The Archie Comics line of comic books is
one of the most successful, longest running brands in the history of the comic in-
dustry. Archie Comics have sold 1.5 billion comics and are published in a dozen
different foreign languages and distributed all over the world. In this 40 line slot
game, players will experience full character grouped symbol wins of the entire
gang along with fun added-wild events. Three comic book scatters trigger one of
two bonus games, a fate determined by the flip of a comic book. In the Jughead
Free Spin™ bonus things get cookin' with Archie's best bud with up to 18 free
spins piled with wilds. The battle for Archie's true love begins a new chapter in
the Betty vs. Veronica Pick 'Em™ bonus. Players choose their favorite of Archie's
two gal-pals and select random hearts for giant wins, credit multipliers and more!
ARIZONA LOTTERY Winners & Jackpots
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esus Sesma of Phoenix enjoys playing the Arizona Lottery’s Bingo
Boxes Scratchers™, and he’s had good luck with it, usually getting a
return on his investment. He always buys from two particular stores and
plans how much he is going to spend. He recently purchased four Bingo
Boxes. He took the tickets home to scratch, and the second ticket made him
a top prize winner of $50,000. However, like most people, Jesus checked
the ticket about five times to be sure it really did show a $50,000 top prize.
When he told his wife the good news, she had a difficult time believing it
because she’d always thought those kinds of wins happened to everyone
else. Jesus plans to use some of his winnings for some dental work and
new glasses. The rest will be put into savings. The winning ticket was pur-
chased from Bashas’ Food City located at 845 W. Southern Ave., Phoenix.
J
$50,000 Bingo Boxes Win
$52,000 Weekly Winnings Win
arl Epps of Tempe began playing the Arizona Lottery draw game,
Weekly Winnings™, because it offered “another opportunity for win-
ning.” He plays three lines of his own numbers and one Quick Pick for
each drawing. Once Earl discovered his numbers matched those that had
been drawn, he had his wife double check them for accuracy. They dis-
cussed their plans, and since they plan to invest their winnings, decided
on a lump sum of $52,000 instead of the $1,000 a week for a year. Earl
plays all of the draw games and he believes in the Arizona Lottery slogan
of “You can’t win if you don’t play,” as long as you play within your
means. Retired from the field of education, Earl said, “I’m still going to
continue to play, but maybe not buy as many as previously.” The winning
ticket was purchased from QuikTrip, 918 E. Baseline Rd., Tempe.
E
$100,000 Holiday Treasures Win
arriet Munguia-Lugo of Chandler considers herself a “hit or miss
player of Scratchers™,” except during the holiday season. She plays
whatever game strikes her fancy, with no particular price point. When she
was in the store recently, the Holiday Treasures™ Scratchers caught her
eye, so she purchased one. She waited until she was home before she
scratched it, then when she saw the winning prize amount of $100,000,
checked a few more times just to be sure she hadn’t made a mistake. She
then signed the back of the ticket, but did not take it to a store to be
scanned. Since it was a busy time of the year for her, she waited until she
had time to come to the Phoenix Lottery office to redeem it. Harriet is a
licensed optician and owns her own business. She thoroughly enjoys
meeting new people and spends most of her time with her business. Al-
though she says, “The business is my life” she also enjoys spending time
with her grown children and grandchildren. With regard to her winnings,
Harriet will most likely invest it in real estate. The winning ticket was pur-
chased from Albertsons located at 3145 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler. $
H
For more information on the Arizona Lottery, please
visit their website at www.arizonalottery.com. For the
winning numbers call (480) 829-7425 in Phoenix or
(520) 325-9141 in Tucson. All other areas in Arizona,
call 1-800-499-3798.
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hen members of the Arizona Gaming Guide staff first
started designing slot machines for the slot manu-
facturers well over a decade ago, Arizona’s casinos
rarely changed out their slots. Every couple of months, a few
new slots would creep out timidly onto the floor and overall
most casinos’ slot floors would look the same at the end of the
year as they did in the beginning. Fortunately, all of that has
changed! For the casino patrons and casino management, the
action lies with the slots and clearly Arizona’s casinos continu-
ally reinforce that fact with all the new games!
Wow! Since the beginning of this year the number of new slot
machines in casinos around Arizona is simply astounding.
Every casino in the state has updated the line of slots they offer
their customers. As a result, we decided to accumulate as much
info on the new slots as we could get our hands on and deliver
the goods all at once. So here we go, around the state, casino by
casino!
W Apache Gold Casino in Globe
The most current information available to us about their slot
floor is that they have new electronic table games, including
Roulette, Blackjack, and Three Card Poker. Konami’s Beat the Field
Progressive is also a good option along with WMS’ Life of Lux-
ury Deluxe, Aruze’s Paradise Fishing, and IGT’s Big Buck Hunter,
all of which are new games.
BlueWater Casino in Parker
The Slot Director at this casino has been updating the slot floor
ever since arriving several years ago. As a result, you’ll find all
sorts of popular games and a few true classics as well. The most
recent additions will ensure you’ll enjoy a flying carpet ride on
WMS’ Aladdin, dance with Michael Jackson on Bally’s King of
Pop, and shoot for jackpots with Aristocrat’s Cashman Live (Heart
Diamonds and King 7’s). The truly amazing list is the lineup of
new IGT games including Elvis the King, Super Triple Play Poker,
Ultimate X Poker, Jaguar Princess, Wild Horses, Midnight Eclipse,
Tango de Oro, Golden Memories, Fiesta Chihuahua, Keepin’ it Hot
Triple Stars, Gold Bar 7’s, Candy Bars, Miss Red, The Lovely Out-
laws, Cherry Mischief, Star Wars and Family Guy. Plus, they’ve got
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WMS’ Life of Luxury Deluxe: This slot features a top award worth 5x
the amount of the next highest prize,
giving players a chance at a huge local
area progressive jackpot. The bonus hits
randomly during base game play, giving
players 10 free spins on a 5x4 bonus reel
set. Each reel in the bonus set has a gem
attributed to it. The gems are: opal, ruby,
emerald, sapphire or diamond. A gem
appearing anywhere on the reel takes
players to a pick screen where they try to
find that gem’s associated progressive or
credit amounts. A player’s odds of find-
ing the progressive increase with bet,
with those max betting guaranteed the
progressive. Players can win multiple
progressives in the bonus!
Aristocrat’s Cashman Live: Slot Machine Feature—Cashman tries his luck with a spin on a
slot machine and awards a bonus value from 50 to 999 credits
multiplied by the bet multiplier. Juggle Feature—Cashman shows
off his juggling skills with three moneybags of free spins and
three gift boxes of credit values. Select a moneybag! Star Match
Feature—Continue selecting stars until 2 matching prizes have
been revealed, either free spins or credits. Multiply Magic Fea-
ture—Cashman awards a multiplier between 2x and 5x, which
applies to all wins during the feature. Hold and Respin Feature—
At the end of a game with no wins, Cashman may appear, to give
a second chance by holding all reels containing top symbols and
re-spinning the remaining reels once. Great play sessions here!
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WMS hits like KISS, Gone with the Wind, Monster Jackpots, and
Super Monopoly!
Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos in Prescott
Both Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos are installing WMS’ Aladdin
as a penny game with a minimum bet of 40¢ and a max bet of
$4. Just recently a bank of new Konami Beat the Field progressive
games made their way into Bucky’s Casino with Alchemist’s
Garden, Fairy Blossom, Grand Power of Africa, and Full Moon Dia-
mond.
Casino Arizona & Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale
Available now at Talking Stick Resort and at Casino Arizona
is Aruze’s Paradise Fishing, an exciting ‘community’ style slot
machine with a distinctive fishing rod handle used during the
game’s bonus feature. Dominated by one of the biggest, bright-
est screens around, you can stand for hours watching schools of
fish swim, invoking the feeling of being at a large aquarium.
When it is time to go fishing your fisherman begins hauling fish
into the boat, the larger the fish the bigger your rewards. Watch-
ing people hauling on the fishing rod in a manic frenzy to land
the biggest fish possible leaves you wondering when, not if,
they are going to break the fishing rod right off of the slot ma-
chine! Offered in $0.01 denomination with a max bet of $3.00.
Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort will be one of the first
casinos in Arizona to have Aruze’s new Innovator Deluxe slots
featuring two all new themes, Crystal and The Gold. Both are
Deluxe 5 reel 30 line game, featuring Radiant Reels with multi-
ple spin speeds, 240 LEDs and a dynamically lit top box to grab
players’ attention. The slots feature Wild symbols that multiply
(Continued from page 18) wins when they appear. Bonuses include the Crystal/Big Gold
Bonus with Crystal/Big Gold Prize Selection and 7 Free Games.
Casino Arizona is also adding a bank of Aruze’s stepper Inno-
vator cabinets with several themes: King of Dragons and King of
Dragons III with the Dragon’s riches hiding within the magical
orbs of the Dragon Bonus, and Seven Rush is a 5 reel 5 line game
where players seek out 7’s for big wins. The Seven Rush Free
Games is triggered if the bonus symbol appears on reel 3. Dur-
ing Seven Rush Free Games, no credits are won with symbol
combinations except the “777” symbol win.
Cocopah Casino in Yuma
This slot has a really excellent mix of hot new slots and older
classics that everyone loves but can’t seem to find anymore. As
far as we know, this is one of the only casinos in Arizona that
offers WMS’ Price is Right Plinko slots!
Desert Diamond Casino in Tucson
One of the largest casinos in the entire state, this slot floor keeps
packing in the newest and the best games. Many of their new
games are firsts in Arizona or Tucson, so be sure to stop by and
play them today! You’ll find new games like IGT’s Judge
Judy, Aristocrat’s Superman and Bally’s Michael Jackson. And
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Konami’s Beat the Field: This slot features a horse race
themed, 4-level linked, community
play, and mystery progressive. Each
eligible player will receive horses in
a race against other players’ horses.
At the end of the race, one progres-
sive prize will be awarded for the
winning horse and bonus credits for
each horse in the race!
IGT’s Candy Bars: Available at both Casino Arizona and Talk-
ing Stick Resort, Candy Bars is a sweet new
game theme being released by IGT on their
exclusive multi-layer display (MLD) plat-
form. What makes MLD cool is the layered
displays allow images to move and expand
up through the layers creating dramatic
three dimensional affects. And, what makes
Candy Bars so sweet? Candy Bars has a
three level progressive but unlike other
progressives which are usually tied to the
denomination of the game and require
players to max bet to qualify, Candy Bars
allow players to qualify for the progressive
with minimum wagers. But as players
increase their wager the progressive awards,
and their values increase. Offered in $0.02
denomination with a minimum wager of
$1.50. Fifty (50) lines with a bonus bet of
twenty-five (25) credits; max wager is
$4.50. Example: Minimum bet top award = $600.00; Max bet top award = $1,800.00.
WMS’ The Price is Right Plinko: The base game is a 50 line video slot on a five-
by-four screen, with surprise features like
"Wild Reels." A minimum bet of 40 cents
covers the pay lines. During any base-game
spin, a "Plinko chip" can drop to fall into a
bucket at the bottom to change from one to four
reels wild for a spin. The free-spin bonus
awards 10 free games, but the main feature of
the game is the Plinko Bonus, triggered by a
Plinko symbol on the fifth reel on either a base-
game spin or free spin. Launch a Plinko chip
into the top-box game board, where it passes
through a "Money Zone" for bonus credits
until dropping into one of seven buckets,
awarding credits, multipliers, a free-spin bo-
nus, one of two progressive jackpots—resetting
at $25 (Minor) or $250 (Major)—or the
"Showcase Showdown Wheel!”
WMS’ Spider-Man: Spider-Man is the second game to feature the
Sensory Immersion 2.0 motion system chair,
following the successful Aladdin & The Magic
Quest theme. Spider-Man is a “dual-array”
game providing video slot action across two
5×3 reel sets with each spin, with six random
“Spider-Sense” features and exciting bonus
rounds that include video and audio clips from
the iconic film trilogy. Experience the ad-
vanced graphics perfectly synchronized with
the motion of their chair in an exciting bonus
battle with the Green Goblin. The Spider-
Man game also features a first-of-its-kind take
on Free Spins. The movement of the motion
chair is synchronized with the action of the
exciting movie clips playing behind the reels
during the spins, and also to have as many as
eight reel sets spinning simultaneously on each
play in the bonus round. You will find this bonus even more exciting with the possibility
of multipliers up to 50x the credits awarded on all reel sets’ line wins!
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they’re even adding more like IGT’s CSI, Family Guy and WMS’
Spiderman.
Desert Diamond Casino in Sahuarita
Enjoy the electrifying action of spinning for million-dollar jack-
pots or hit a royal flush on one of their countless video poker
machines. Play your favorite games as well as the hottest new
games like WMS’ Cheers, Monster Jackpots, Aladdin & Bally’s
Grease! Whatever your game, they're sure to have it!
Fort McDowell Casino in Fountain Hills
This casino has so many new slots, it’s hard to list all of them
here. Essentially, every month there’s something new on the
floor and we’d expect that trend to continue across the year.
New Konami games include Rock Around the Clock Flashy Wheels.
The latest Aristocrat slots are The Mummy, Superman the Movie,
Cash Express Gold More Hearts & Cash Express More Chilli. This
casino also has all the latest and greatest games by IGT like Sex
and the City Out on the Town, Judge Judy, Ghostbusters, Elvis, Bev-
erly Hillbillies, and $5 Wheel of Fortune games. An entire bank of
slots will be upgraded to IGT’s The Amulet and the Charm, Cherry
Mischief, Day of the Dead, Lovely Outlaws, Miss Red, Shadow of the
Panther, Red Cliffs, Diamonds of Athens, Diamond Jubilee, Red Hot
Respin Double Diamond, 27 Ways to win Dazzling Dollars and
West Journey Treasure Hunt. In terms of Bally slots, you’ll find
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Bally’s Betty Boop’s
Fortune Teller: Two progressive jackpots, “Pudgy’s
Predictions” (major), and “Boop-Oop-
A-Doop” (minor), are available to win
at any bet level. A top progressive
features Bally’s new life-changing Cash
Connection wide-area progressive,
available at max bet. Dubbed Betty’s
Fortunes Jackpot, it is awarded via five-
of-a-kind scatter pay symbol on the base
game reel set. Betty Boop’s Fortune
Teller offers an unprecedented 15
bonuses at any bet. After hitting three
U-Spin symbols, you are awarded with
a real-time 3D Fortune Wheel that you
can touch, slide, and spin. The Fortune
Wheel is full of surprises, such as the
Palm reading, where you’ll put your
hand on the iDeck so Betty can read
your palms. The credit and multiplier
values are awarded based on the reading
of your life line, heart line, success line,
and fate line. The game also includes
several free game and multiplier bo-
nuses, from Signs of the Zodiac Free
Games and Crystal Ball Free Games, to
Pudgy’s Magical Multiplier Free
Games, during which Betty randomly
intervenes to help players who get only
1x or 2x. “I can change your future!”
she declares, giving you a free second
try! Is your good fortune right around
the corner? Find out with Betty Boop
and Pudgy.
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Blazing Hot Tournament and Betty Boop Fortune Teller. Last, but
not least, are the WMS games and there are a lot! Cheers, Super
Monopoly Money, Monster Jackpots, Lord of the Rings the Fellowship,
and Lord of the Rings Land of Mordor. The list continues with Ra-
punzel and Gothel. Reel ‘Em In Greatest Catch, Jade Amulet, and
Gorilla Chief. Plus there’s Colossal Gaming’s massive slot Hot at
the Top in dollars.
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino in Maricopa
Another casino with a massive slot floor is Harrah’s. The long
drive from Phoenix or Tucson is worth it as you have all sorts of
options to choose from. WMS slots include Wicked Beauty, Bier
Haus (we love this game!), Napoleon & Josephine, Double Money
Burst slots (Fire Queen, Neptune’s Quest, and Dean Martin’s Pool
Party). IGT’s lineup on their floor includes a lot of new
GameKing Multi-games which offer Candy Bars, Jaguar Princess,
Shadow of the Panther, Miss Red, The Lovely Outlaws, Mystery
Mountain, Midnight Eclipse, and Cherry Mischief. Spielo’s newest
Deal or No Deal massive slot is also available here. If you like
flashy loud games that pay, try Aruze’s 4 Chinese Beasts or King
of Dragons. If you notice several banks of games together, those
will be MultiMedia’s TournEvent package that will probably see
some special action at casinos around Arizona in the near fu-
ture. For now, these games offer slots like Carnival in Rio, Hawai-
ian Luau, Triple Cheeseburger Deluxe (a slot machine game de-
signer’s delight and inside joke all in one!), Stallion Spirit,
Chamillion, Wild Leopard, Crown Jewels, Kingdom of Siam, Lucky
New Year, Wild Rainforest, and Alakazam. Bally’s slots weigh in
with Gaucho’s Gold, Jewel of the Dragon, Texas Dice, and two
jumbo slots that let you play Mustang and Quick Hit Wild Jackpot
Triple Blazing 7’s (excellent math in these slots—really good
games). As if that wasn’t enough, Harrah’s also has new Ko-
nami games including Lion Festival, Mayan Chief, Fan-Tastic Gold,
Mystical Ruins, Gypsy Eyes, and Fortunes of the Orient.
Hon-Dah Casino in Pinetop
The slot department at this property has seen a lot of action
with their jackpots and their games! You can now play 5 Bats,
Buffalo, Jackpot Catcher, More Hearts, Rise of the Incas, Stack of Gold,
Thunder King, Thunder Zeus, Timber Wolf, Wild Panda, and Wolf
Moon all by Aristocrat. Bee Lucky, China River, and Choco Choco
by Bally. You can play Diamonds of Athens and Ultimate X Poker
by IGT. Plus this casino is one of the only places in Arizona
where you can rock out with KISS by WMS!
(Continued from page 21) Lone Butte Casino in Chandler
Wanna play? Then they’ve got just what you’re looking for with
850 of the newest, most exciting games like IGT’s Ghostbusters,
and Spielo’s Deal or No Deal. And, of course, they have your all-
time favorite IGT progressives like Wheel of Fortune and Wheel of
Fortune Extreme. Some highlights of the slot floor here include
IGT’s CSI: Video Slots where it should be a crime to win this
much. You can swipe to change to play CSI: Crime Scene Inves-
tigation, CSI: Miami or CSI: New York featuring award-winning
cast members including Catherine Willows, Lieutenant Horatio
Caine and Detective Mac Taylor. Three immersive bonus fea-
tures allow you to interact with scenes from your favorite epi-
sodes! The Trace Evidence Bonus reveals extra wilds in the base
game for a guaranteed win! In the Crime Scene Pick Bonus—
search for evidence while revealing credits and extra picks. If
you find three or more pieces of evidence, you’ll trigger Crime
Lab Free Games! The Crime Lab Free Games award up to 12
free games with possible retriggers! Plus, spin in search of DNA
and increase your multiplier for even bigger wins!
Bally’s Pawn Stars video slots are ready for you to make a deal!
America's favorite pawn TV series is now an exciting new video
slot! Enjoy 11 different wheel bonuses plus free games, wilds,
and pick em' features! You can even negotiate with "The Old
Man," Chumlee, Corey, and Rick to "sell items" you've collected
while playing! The biggest names in Pawn are here to play, and
you're invited! Did you know that Spielo makes a Plants vs.
Zombies slot and you can play it at Lone Butte? Get ready to soil
your plants! Based on the game for your smart phone or tablet,
this is a feature-packed game with 3 different wilds events and
random plant/zombie scatter awards! Guaranteed wins in the
Gargantuar Free Spin Bonus and much more! Plus, they have
IGT’s Family Guy too! Family Guy’s multi-level progressive slots
feature your favorite characters from the show and exciting in-
teractive bonuses like The Drunken Clam Bonus, Lois' Hot Free
Spins, and Brian's Big Dig. With Stewie's World Domination
Progressives...Victory shall be yours!
Mazatzal Casino in Payson
This casino recently installed WMS’ Monster Jackpots and Alad-
din. Monster Jackpots is perhaps one of the staff’s recent personal
favorites for entertainment gaming. This slot has the ability to
provide extended play sessions without digging deep into your
bankroll! Plus, by the time this issue is available, the slot depart-
ment will have two Family Guy and two CSI slots. Both games
are by IGT and they were quite a hit at the big slot trade show in
Las Vegas last November! Just to top things off, Mazatzal is also
offering Cash Express Gold by Aristocrat. This progressive slot
bank offers five jackpot levels and multiple game themes. You’ll
have the best chance at play time on More Chili and More Hearts.
If you want to risk it, play Buffalo or Pompeii. The middle of the
road experience can be found on 50 Lions. Also, don’t forget to
check out the huge Moo La La slot by Colossal Gaming! $
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who were generous enough to assist us in obtaining information for this article. On our behalf, and on
behalf of our readers and fans, your patrons, Thank You! Please note we made every effort to include
accurate and timely information for this article. However, we cannot be held responsible for missing,
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WMS’ KISS: You wanted the best, you got the best! Players looking for a
unique take on multi-array games, original game mechanics and
a rockin’ soundtrack need look no further. KISS slots will set
your floor to Rock and Roll All Nite and party every day! A new
take on multi-array base games can award one, two or three
bonus reel sets on any spin, each enhanced with low symbols
removed, Wilds or Wild reels. On top of that are three exciting
bonuses, including the KISS Alive Bonus for an exciting new
take on picking bonuses set to a soundtrack that’s Hotter than
Hell. Triggered with 3 Bonus symbols on the Demon reel set.
Players pick to uncover 1 of 3 possible bonus rounds: Band
Prize—Awards 1 of 4 Top Box prizes at random. Free Spins—
Up to 15 free spins at up to 2x. Additional spins can award for 3
Bonus symbols during Free Spins. Players can also select which
KISS tunes they hear during base game play!
TOTAL REWARDS
Tier Credits are also earned at the tables based on the type of
table game (including poker), the average bet and how long you
play. Note that the Total Rewards program does not divulge
any exact relationship between table game wagers (including
poker) and earned Tier Credits on table games. If you spend $5
on hotel accommodations, at restaurants, or shopping, one Tier
Credit is earned.
If a Total Rewards account accumulates 0 to 4,999 Tier Credits
across the calendar year, the Tier assigned to the account is
Gold. 5,000 to 14,999 points is valid for the Platinum Tier. The
Diamond Tier is reached with 15,000 or more Tier Credits and
the Tier Credits needed for Seven Stars status is now 150,000.
Therefore, if a player only enjoys playing the slots for example,
he or she will have to wager a total of $25,000 in order to obtain
the Platinum Tier, $75,000 in order to reach the Diamond Tier
and a whopping $750,000 for Seven Stars! Just to be clear, this is
a total of all wagers played through the machines.
Challenging—yes, impossible—no. Here’s the exciting news:
There’s a brand new built-in advantage for Total Rewards mem-
bers who like to play hard! If a player manages to earn 500 Tier
Credits in one “day” (check with each individual Total Rewards
casino for exact times—the casino day does not always start at
midnight!), they are rewarded with a bonus 125 Tier Credits.
That means, in exchange for having wagered $2,500 or more in
one day, Total Rewards gives you the extra points as if you had
bet an additional $625! Earn 1,000 Tier Credits (wager $5,000) in
one day and the bonus is an additional 1,000 Tier Credits (as if
you bet an extra $5,000)! If a player manages to earn 2,500 Tier
Credits (wager $12,500) in one day and the bonus is an addi-
tional 5,000 Tier Credits (as if you bet an extra $25,000)!
f you recently received a letter in the mail or an e-mail from
Caesars Entertainment regarding some changes to their
Total Rewards program, hopefully you carefully read their
statement and locked in on several important facts! My team
and I always like knowing what we’re up against in terms of
participating in Players Club programs at casinos; in particular
when a casino makes changes to their program. Since Caesars
Entertainment operates or manages so many casino properties
all over the United States and the world, it behooves us to inves-
tigate the overhaul in close detail so that we can all benefit from
any advantage defined in the program.
Caesars has always had several “Tiers” built into the Total Re-
wards program. Currently, the lowest level is called Gold, the
next level up is referred to as Platinum, the third Tier is named
Diamond, and the most exclusive Tier is identified as Seven
Stars. Based on the Total Rewards program rules, there are two
important numbers members need to keep track of: Tier Credits
and Reward Credits.
Tier Credits
Tier Credits are credits that are earned based on play at a Total
Rewards casino, through purchases at participating restaurants
and entertainment venues, and more. These Tier Credits add up
to determine your annual Tier Score. The more Tier Credits you
earn, the more perks you gain access to. Tier Credits and the
annual Tier Score determine your Tier Level (Gold, Diamond,
Platinum, or Seven Stars). Players who have their Total Re-
wards card inserted in their favorite slots while playing will
earn one Tier Credit for every $5 they wager on a reel slot
(traditional or video) and one Tier Credit for every $10 wagered
on a video poker or multi-game video poker/video keno slot.
I
WINNING WAYS Players Club Cards
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By Mark Novak
New changes to loyalty
program give members
a huge advantage.
Player’s Club Cards WINNING WAYS
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Pick your play sessions and bankrolls wisely! Encountering a
“hot streak” where the slots are being generous, perhaps even
presenting a nice jackpot, is when you need to examine how
many Tier Credits have been earned and how many additional
Tier Credits are needed to provide a bonus amount! The strat-
egy just might be to play for a little while longer in order to
capitalize on the “free” Tier Credits. Taking this strategy to the
extreme, a Total Rewards member would need only two days in
which they earned 2,500 Tier Credits and they would automati-
cally be at the Diamond Tier (2,500 earned + 5,000 bonus + 2,500
earned + 5,000 bonus = 15,000 tier credits = Diamond Tier
status)!
Rewards Credits
Rewards Credits represent the amount of comp dollars that can
be used for dining, hotel stays, at the gift shop, etc. and can be
earned in many different ways. Generally players receive at
least one Reward Credit for each earned Tier Credit. However,
each Total Rewards property offers members who frequent the
casino bonus Reward Credits, Reward Credit multipliers and so
on. The easiest way to calculate the current comp dollar balance
is just to introduce a decimal between the third and second digit
(from the right). For example, if a Total Rewards member ac-
count has a Rewards Credit score of 23567, place the decimal
between the 5 and the 6 in order to determine the comp dollar
balance of $235.67.
Other NEW additions to Total Rewards:
Members enjoy special member pricing at restaurants.
Members get exclusive pre-sale access for select shows.
Members receive discounts at casino gift shops. 10% for Gold,
15% for Platinum, 20% for Diamond and 25% for Seven Stars.
Members can gift up to 5,000 Reward Credits to a friend with
a limit of two transfers per year.
When choosing to play at any casino, make sure to sign up for
the players club program regardless for how long or how often
the gaming session is. With the new changes to the Total Re-
wards program, keep the valuable bonus Tier Credits in mind
before and during the next outing to a participating casino. Be-
coming a players club member at any casino does not affect the
outcome of any slot, video poker or table game. As a matter of
fact, the long run payback percentage of gambling at a casino is
lowered when patrons do not join the players club! So, sign up,
no matter where the gaming excursion leads! $
There’s a brand new built-in
advantage for Total Rewards
members who like to play hard!
For more information about Caesars Entertainment and their casinos,
visit www.caesars.com. For more information about the Total Rewards
program, visit www.totalrewards.com.
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CASINO DINING
Agave’s Restaurant, located in Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Resort,
has unveiled new menu items for 2013, including the Casino’s
newest attraction: The seven-pound Blackjack Breakfast platter.
The $21 Blackjack Breakfast consists of one dozen eggs, one
pound of cheese, one pound of sausage, one pound of potatoes
and a half pound of bacon sandwiched between two 12-inch
pancakes and topped with a slab of butter. Anyone who chooses
to accept the challenge will have 30 minutes to eat the Blackjack
by his or herself. Those who succeed will receive the breakfast
platter free of charge and win a commemorative t-shirt.
Harrah’s will donate all the proceeds made from Blackjack
Breakfast sales to F.O.R. Maricopa, a family resource center and
food bank, through Harrah’s HERO program. The HERO pro-
gram is made up of employee volunteers who make notewor-
thy, visible contributions to the community by lending their
time, skills, expertise and caring to dozens of volunteer projects
throughout the community.
“We have been re-vamping our menu, and we wanted to in-
clude Agave’s in our HERO program,” said Chef Colin Ribble,
executive chef at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Resort. “That’s when
we came up with the Blackjack Breakfast. It’s fun for the patrons
to participate in and gives us the chance to raise more for the
community. Plus, it’s delicious!”
Other new menu items being served at the Agave Restaurant
include American-style dining options for breakfast and lunch.
Breakfast selections include seven types of Eggs Benedict, skil-
lets, omelets, griddle items and house favorites. Lunch options
include soup and salad, several burger options and a variety of
gourmet sandwiches. $
Guests gathered at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Resort’s Agave Restaurant to
watch hungry contestants take on the Blackjack Breakfast Challenge which was
unveiled along with their new menu.
Agave’s Restaurant Announces New Menu
& Blackjack Breakfast Challenge
Agave’s Restaurant is Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Resort’s breakfast and lunch
destination serving up classic American cuisine. Patrons can dine comfortably
inside, or lounge on the patio set next to Harrah’s sparkling pool with swim-up
bar. For more information about Harrah’s Ac-Chin Casino Resort or the Agave
Restaurant, visit www.harrahsakchin.com or call 480.802.5000.
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CASINO DINING
fter a long day at work, who wants to cook? Especially
when Fort McDowell Casino is offering a scrumptious
prime rib dinner at their justifiably famous all-you-can-eat Red
Rock Buffet for only $7.99 per person! This fantastic deal is
available from 4pm-9pm every Tuesday starting April 2.
If you’ve never dined at the Red Rock Buffet, or just haven’t
been in a while, it’s truly worth a visit. The variety is amazing,
the quality is undeniable, and the prices are incredible! The food
is never dry or overcooked. And, the seasonings always seem to
be just right; as opposed to most other buffets where food tends
to be way too salty and greasy. You’ll definitely want to make
sure to save room for dessert, because there’s always a large
selection of decadent cakes, pies, cookies, and soft-serve ice
cream.
The service is also excellent which always makes any dining
experience more pleasurable. The energetic, friendly and courte-
ous staff are very attentive and quick to bring out drink refills
and pick up dirty dishes. $
Red Rock Buffet Location: 10424 N. Fort McDowell Rd. Fort McDowell, AZ
Phone Number: 1.800.843.3678
Buffet Hours: Available for lunch and dinner, call for hours
Player’s Club Card Discounts: Yes
All-You-Can-Eat: Yes
Seafood Specials: Yes
Reservations Accepted: No
Attire: Casual
Alcohol: Full bar
Must Be Over 21 To Enter: No
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Delivery: No
Take-Out: No
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$7.99 $7.99 Prime Rib Prime Rib Prime Rib --- Tuesdays At The FortTuesdays At The FortTuesdays At The Fort
For more information about Fort McDowell Casino and the Red Rock
Buffet, visit their website at www.fortmcdowellcasino.com or call
1.800.THE.FORT.
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TRIBAL NEWS
ike many public schools in Arizona, The Gray Mountain
School (Dzil Libei Elementary School) in Cameron on
the Navajo Nation is on a tight budget and functions,
for instance, without a full-time librarian and with limited re-
sources for art, music education, and extra curricular activities.
Despite challenging financial conditions, the school’s teachers
and students accomplish their tasks with great enthusiasm and
high spirits.
A group of ten Road Scholars recently enlisted in a volunteer
service project, organized by the Road Scholar organization and
Northern Arizona University, to spend a week in late February
in the school to help out where help was useful and to expose
the children to experiences beyond their daily routines. Mem-
bers of the group came from Oregon, Washington, Michigan,
Florida, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Missouri and brought a
wide variety of expertise as artists, musicians and retired teach-
ers as well as the skills of a legal expert and a physician into the
school environment.
Six members of the group were assigned to each of the six
grades (K-6) and in addition to assisting the classroom teacher
with regular lessons in reading, writing and arithmetic they
provided extra activities including a watercolor painting pro-
ject, a singing lesson, a demonstration on nutrition and foods
from other countries, on food safety and on the intricacies of
human digestion. Some of the group worked in the library, bar-
coding and re-shelving books, designing a poster that explained
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Road Scholar Program & NAU Volunteering on the Navajo Nation
Photographs by M. Hoft. © Copyright M. Hoft. All rights reserved.
the Dewey Decimal System for organizing library shelves and
preparing an upcoming book sale for the Cameron community.
The school day for the group began at 8:15 am and ended at 3
pm, interrupted by lunch which was shared with the students in
the school gymnasium, allowing for time to bond with the chil-
dren and listen to their stories, interests and ambitions.
The group was housed in the Cameron Inn, part of the historic
Cameron Trading Post (pictured above) that was founded in
1916 on the banks of the Little Colorado River. An extensive
TRIBAL NEWS
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Casa Grande Rodeo Grounds Receive $65,700
Grant From Gila River Indian Community
Have you been to the Casa Grande Rodeo Grounds? Even
during the hot summer months, you can stay cool under the
shaded pavilion that was recently built, thanks to a $65,700
grant from the Gila River Indian Community! Located at 2525
North Pinal Avenue in Casa Grande, just west of the intersec-
tion of McCarney Road and the I-10, the grounds are about 3.5
miles North of downtown Casa Grande and about 30 miles
South of downtown Chandler. The next event is the Queen
Creek JR Rodeo on April 6-7. For more info about the rodeo
grounds, call the Parks Department at 520.421.8677 or visit
www.casagrande.gov. $
after school program exposed the
members of the group to the an-
cient customs as well as the mod-
ern life of the Navajo people and
the history of the Navajo Nation.
The program included a visit to a
ceremonial Hogan (pictured on the
preceding page), a lecture and a
demonstration on the arts and the
crafts of the Navajo along with an
evening of entertainment with the
music of entertainer and song-
writer James Bilagody who also
introduced his latest film Hozho,
The Beauty Way about the Navajo philosophy of life, honoring
ancient philosophies and local legends.
Road Scholar—Adventures in Lifelong Learning, the not-for-
profit leader in educational travel since 1975, offers 5,500 educa-
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and study cruises to walking, biking and more. For more info,
visit their website at www.roadscholar.org. For more info about
the Cameron Trading Post, visit www.camerontradingpost.com.
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contributing her article & photos. $
The Arts Prescott Gallery Features “Cowboys
& Indians” Art Exhibition
If you're in the
Prescott area this
month, you won’t
want to miss this
great exhibit! The
Arts Prescott Co-
operative Gallery
(At 134 S. Monte-
zuma) is running
its "Cowboys &
Indians" art exhi-
bition now thru
April 24 and fea-
tured is the cele-
brated local Hopi
artist and filmer
Kewanyama and
the Choctaw art-
ist Karen Clark-
son. Various artists from the Hopi reservation will round out
the event as well, including painter Mauricio Josytewa. The pic-
tured painting is by Filmer Kewanyama. Arts Prescott Gallery, a
cooperative gallery, was founded in 1994 by a group of Prescott
artists. The gallery is located in the heart of Whiskey Row. $
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TRAVEL—LAUGHLIN Casino Directory & Best Bets
Aquarius Casino Resort
1.800.662.LUCK or aquariuscasinoresort.com. 1,250+ Slots, No
Smoking Slot Area, High Limit Slots Area, Blackjack, Roulette,
Craps, Live Keno, and a Race & Sports Book.
Best Bet: Ann & Nancy Wilson—Heart—Live! Saturday April
6th at 8pm. Playing their hits: Crazy on You, Barracuda, etc.
Avi Resort & Casino (owned by the Fort Mojave Tribe)
1.800.430.0721 or avicasino.com. 1,000+ Slots, Bingo, Blackjack,
Let It Ride, Pai Gow Poker, Hold'em Fold'em Poker, Three
Card Poker, Craps, Roulette, Poker Room, Live Keno, Race &
Sports Book, and a KidsQuest.
Best Bet: The Fabulous Thunderbirds live in concert April 19th.
Colorado Belle Hotel Casino Resort
1.877.460.0777 or coloradobelle.com. 750+ Slots, Blackjack,
Craps, Roulette, Let It Ride, Pai Gow Poker, Poker Room, Live
Keno, and a Race & Sports Book.
Best Bet: April 5-7 are the dates for the 15th Annual Blues and
Brews Festival featuring Grammy Award winner Buddy Guy.
Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino
1.800.227.3849 or riversideresort.com. 1,000+ Slots, 270+ Non-
Smoking Slot Area, High Limit Slots Area, Seven Bingo Ses-
sions Daily, Blackjack, Bonus Blackjack, Three Card Poker, Let
It Ride, Deuces Wild Hold'em Fold'em Poker, Emperor's Chal-
lenge Pai Gow Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Craps, Rou-
lette, Poker Room, Live Keno, and a Race & Sports Book.
Best Bet: Foreigner in the Outdoor Amphitheater on June 1st.
A local high school choir will join Foreigner to sing “I Want
To Know What Love Is” live on stage plus will receive a grant
of $500 from the GRAMMY Foundation.
Edgewater Hotel Casino
1.800.677.4837 or edgewater-casino.com. 750+ Slots, Non-
Smoking Slot Area, Blackjack, 3 Card Poker, Let it Ride Poker,
Pai Gow Poker, Roulette, Craps, and a Race & Sports Book.
Best Bet: The 31st Annual Laughlin River Run on April 24 –28.
Featuring a Custom Bike Show, country music “outlaw”
Travis Tritt on April 26, Creedence Clearwater Revisited on
April 27, Hogs & Heifer’s Bar-tainers and much more!
Golden Nugget Laughlin
1.800.237.1739 or goldennugget.com/laughlin. 1,000+ Slots,
Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Poker Room, and a Sports Book.
Best Bet: Cruiser Package for the River Run—$449 for a stan-
dard room across 3 nights, VIP parking for two, and a wel-
come reception on the 25th from 1-6pm.
Harrah’s Laughlin
1.800.447.8700 or harrahslaughlin.com. 900+ Slots, Non-
Smoking Slot Area, High Limit Slots Area, Blackjack, Bonus
Blackjack, Three Card Poker, Let It Ride Bonus, Pai Gow
Poker, Craps, Roulette, Poker Room, Live Keno, and a Race &
Sports Book.
Best Bet: April 26, Blood Sweat & Tears with Foghat. April 26,
Jerry Lee Lewis. June 15th, Jeff Dunham.
Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall
1.800.634.3469 or pioneerlaughlin.com. 500+ Slots, Blackjack,
Three Card Poker, Let It Ride, Craps, Roulette, and a Sports
Book.
Best Bet: April 12 and 13 the Pioneer hosts a Video Poker
Tournament for $49! .
River Palms Resort Casino
1.877.787.7256 or river-palms.com. Slots, Bingo, Blackjack, For-
tune Pai Gow Poker, Craps, Roulette, and a Sports Book.
Best Bet: Steve Miller Band & Joan Jett—$199 for two concert
tickets to the show in the Laughlin Amphitheater and a two
night stay on Friday & Saturday, May 17 & 18.
Tropicana Laughlin Hotel & Casino
1.800.243.6846 or tropicanax.com. 1,000+ Slots, Bingo, Black-
jack, Three Card Poker Progressive, Royal Match 21 Progres-
sive, Fortune Pai Gow Poker, Mississippi Stud Progressive
Poker, Let it Ride Progressive Poker, Craps, Roulette, and a
Sports Book.
Best Bet: Brenton Wood performs May 3-4 at the Pavillion
Theater during the Cinco de Mayo Weekend Car Show. Plus if
you hit four 7’s on select video poker machines, the casino will
pay you triple!
Sources: Direct inquiries by press time. We are not responsible for incorrect, missing, or outdated
information. Contact [email protected] to make updates.
Photo courtesy of Las Vegas Convention & Visitor’s Authority. © Copyright Las Vegas Convention & Visitor’s Authority. All Rights Reserved.
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RoundRound--Up Player’s ClubUp Player’s Club at the Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall
Laughlin, Nevada’s 31st Annual River Run Edgewater & Colorado Belle Casinos
Wed. April 24th to Sun. April 28th
Colorado Belle's Center Circle:
They've got your blues! Returning to the Laughlin River Run is
Las Vegas bluesman John Earl & The BoogieMan Band, Chris
Hiatt and his band Cold Shot's tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan,
the Lionel Young Band and Shawn Jones. Colorado Belle's Pints
Brewpub will feature great microbrewed beer on tap in Center
Circle plus plenty of food options. All Center Circle entertain-
ment is free.
Custom Bike Show:
Colorado Belle's Poker Room will host the annual Custom Bike
Show which will be held on Colorado Belle's Riverwalk Deck
Saturday from 8am-3pm (registration at 8am).
Edgewater's E Center:
Country music 'outlaw' and 2-time Grammy Award winning
singer and actor Travis Tritt, one of the leading country singers
of the early 90’s, performs on April 26th with tickets from $15.
Creedence Clearwater Revisited makes an encore performance
in the E Center Saturday night, April 27th! The Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame rhythm section from the legendary group
Creedence Clearwater Revival launched the Creedence Clear-
water Revisited project to perform live Creedence Clearwater
Revival hits once again. Well received by multiple generations,
they are adding a new chapter to their legacy with vibrant and
exhilarating energy. Show is April 27th with tickets from $25.
Edgewater's Party Zone:
A huge bar sponsored by the Hogs & Heifers Saloon in Las Ve-
gas will dominate Edgewater's Party Zone entertainment area
including dancing bartenders with great beverages and enter-
tainment. The annual Bedroom Babes Contest will be held in
Party Zone Saturday night.
Mexican Cantina, Inferno & Pints:
Edgewater's main entrance will feature a Mexican Cantina with
bar and food plus a DJ! Colorado Belle's Pints Brewery & Sports
Bar is open 24 hours a day and offers excellent microbrews plus
breakfast options 24/7.
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CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Schedule of Events
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Apache Gold Casino—Globe, AZ—800.272.2438
Cabaret Lounge:
Live bands every weekend
Pavillion:
A.B. Quintanilla III presents Kumbia Kings—May 4
BlueWater Casino—Parker, AZ—888.243.3360
Dig Lounge:
Variety including live bands, karaoke & DJs—Daily at 5pm
BlueWater Showroom:
Los Tigres del Norte—Apr. 6. Tickets start at $65
Gabriel Iglesias—Aug. 2. Tickets start at $60
Casino Arizona—Scottsdale, AZ—480.850.7777
The Showroom:
Pyromania (Def Leppard Tribute)—Apr. 6-7 at 7:30pm
Fan Halen 2013 (Van Halen Tribute)—Apr. 26-27 at 7:30pm
Cinco de Mayo Celebrations w/ Mariachi Nuevo Sonido—May 4, 7pm
Mötley Crüe’d (Mötley Crüe Tribute)—May 10-11 at 7:30pm
L.A.Vation (U2 Tribute)—May 24-25 at 7:30pm
The Rising (Bruce Springsteen Tribute)—May 31–Jun. 1 at 7:30pm
The Arizona Room:
Closed for renovations.
Casino del Sol—Tucson, AZ—520.838.6506
AVA Amphitheater:
Tejano Shootout—Apr. 6 at 8pm
Phoenix—Apr. 9 at 8pm
Rodriguez—Apr. 19 at 8pm
Cliff Castle Casino—Camp Verde, AZ—800.381.7568
Dragonfly Lounge:
Variety including live bands, karaoke & DJs—Ladies Night every Th,
Open late on Fr & Sa.
Stargazer Pavillion:
An evening with War, Malo and Tierra—Apr. 27
Cocopah Resort Casino—Somerton, AZ—800.237.5687
Events:
Ky-Mani Marley—Apr. 20 at 7pm
"Comedy Night" with the Comedy Machine—Apr. 27 at 7pm
River Room:
Zumba Fitness—Mo & Tu at 6pm
Sunset Lounge:
Live Jazz & Free Cocktails—Tu 6pm
Karaoke—We-Fr at 8pm
La Vida Loca—Fr at 8pm
Desert Diamond Casino I—Tucson, AZ—866.332.9467
Monsoon Nightclub:
Groovin’ Fridays
Noches Caliente—Saturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music!
Desert Diamond Casino II—Sahuarita, AZ—866.332.9467
Sports Bar:
Friday & Saturday Night Party—Music & dancing at 8pm or after
the game featuring Fiesta DJs “Party Nights.”
Fort McDowell Casino—Fort McDowell, AZ—800.843.3678
Lucky 7 Saloon:
Featuring a variety of live music every weekend.
Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino—Maricopa, AZ—480.802.5000
Oasis Lounge:
Local favorites We, Fr & Sa, free.
60’s Garage Band—Apr. 3 from 12pm-4pm
The Masters—Apr. 5-6 from 8pm-1am both nights
The Tops Cats—Apr. 10 from 12pm-4pm
Maty Ramirez—Apr. 12-13 from 8pm-1am both nights
Ricky Nelson Remembered feat. M. & G. Nelson—Apr. 13 at 9:30pm
Time and Time Again—Apr. 17 from 12pm-4pm
Checker’d Past—Apr. 19-20 from 8pm-1am both nights
The Belmonts—Apr. 24 at 1pm and 3pm
Doug Stone—Apr. 26 at 8pm and 10pm
Desert Dixie—Apr. 27 at 8pm and 10pm
Hon-Dah Casino—Pinetop, AZ—800.929.8744
Conference Center:
Marmalade Skies (Beatles Tribute)—Apr. 12 at 7pm, Tickets $10
Timbers Lounge and Showroom:
Live local talent Tuesday through Saturday.
Lone Butte Casino—Chandler, AZ—800.946.4452
Cascades Lounge:
Phoenix area bands & DJs offer free live entertainment.
We—Country, Th—Industry, Fr—Latin, Sa—Top 40/Dance
Verona Chophouse:
Sunday Jazz Brunch Live—10am to 3pm
Mazatzal Casino—Payson, AZ—800.777.7529
Event Center:
ABBA FAB (tribute)—Apr. 20
The Highwaymen (tribute)—Aug. 10
Night Groove—New Year’s Eve
Paradise Casino—Yuma, AZ—888.777.4946
Sharky’s Bar & Bites:
Featuring a variety of live music Thursdays and Fridays.
Quechan Casino—Winterhaven, CA—877.783.2426
Sidewinders Bar & Grill:
Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends.
Talking Stick Resort—Scottsdale, AZ—480.850.7777
Orange Sky:
Michael Grimm—Two acoustic sets at 7 & 9pm
Sunday & Monday Nights Now-Apr.8
The Showroom & Grand Ballroom:
The Tubes—Apr. 5 at 8pm
Justin Furstenfeld—Apr. 6 at 8pm
Dwight Yoakam—Apr. 20 at 8pm
Foreigner—Apr. 26 at 8pm
Elvis Lives: The Ultimate Elvis Tribute—Apr. 29-30 at 8pm
Gabriel Iglesias—May 3 at 8pm
Thunder From Down Under Show—May 9-11 at 8pm
Robert Cray—May 17 at 8pm
Schedule of Events CASINO ENTERTAINMENT
The Alan Parsons Project—Jun. 7 at 8pm
Coffee Garden:
Dueling Pianos—Th, Fr & Sa from 8-11pm
Wild Horse Pass Casino—Chandler, AZ—800.946.4452
AiRIA Unplugged:
Friday & Saturday 4pm-2am. Featuring a variety of live music.
Encore Lounge:
Featuring a variety of live music nightly.
Showroom:
Polo Polo—Apr. 6
Merle Haggard—Apr. 12
Sinbad—Apr. 13
World Fighting Federation Event—Apr. 19
Latino Fashion Live—Apr. 20
Little Joe y La Familia—May 3
Yavapai Casino—Prescott, AZ—800.756.8744
Yavapai Cantina:
Karaoke with Cruisin’ Susan—Fr at 8pm-12am
Big Daddy & the Pop Rocks—Apr. 6
Broken Arrow—Apr. 13
Southern Flight—Apr. 20
MuddGroove—Apr. 27
Taco Tuesday featuring $2 tacos! $ Verify all details & age restrictions for each event. Venues, times, dates, & ticket information are subject
to change. Photos/images copyright of the individual artist(s), photographer(s), or venue(s). All Rights
Reserved. We are not responsible for incorrect, missing, or outdated information.
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Editor’s Pick At Talking Stick Resort
Elvis LivesElvis Lives April 29 & 30 at 8pmApril 29 & 30 at 8pm
It’s been more than 30 years since the King has passed, but his
legacy as one of the most iconic music artists of all time still
remains. In a celebration of Elvis Presley, Scottsdale’s Talking
Stick Resort just announced "Elvis Lives," The Ultimate Elvis
Tribute Artist Event, is playing the Showroom April 29- 30.
“Elvis Lives” is a musical journey through Elvis’ life, per-
formed by top finalists from Elvis Presley Enterprises’ annual
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Each performer will rep-
resent the King during different stages in his career and will be
joined by a live band, back-up singers and dancers. The show
also features never-before-seen imagery of Elvis, courtesy of
the Graceland archives. You won’t want to miss this truly
spectacular presentation of timeless rock ‘n’ roll favorites by
the man who changed the face of music, selling more than one
billion records worldwide.
Reserved seating tickets for "Elvis Lives" are on sale now. Visit
www.talkingstickresort.com or call 480.850.7777 for more in-
formation. Must be 21 or older to attend.
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CASINO NIGHTLIFE
Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II
•Music Director/On-Air Host (3-7pm) for
KNRJ-FM 101.1 The Beat
•Resident DJ/VJ for KTVK-3TV Friday 10am
•Host of R.E.D.Y. Set Radio
•Official Bum Squad DJ
•DJ Vatican Member
•For more information on Ramses Ja, visit his
website at: www.ramsesja.com.
Casino Clubs & Lounges
ere’s a quick run-down on club and lounge entertainment
options offered by casinos in the Valley and in Tucson.
There’s something for everyone so make sure to try all of the
different options and see if you can pick a favorite.
Degree 270
Located on the 14th floor of Talking Stick Resort in North
Scottsdale, this room heats up every Friday and Saturday night
from 8pm to 2am. Offering an unbeatable mix of live entertain-
ment, great dancing, and picturesque views of the Valley, this
club experience has both live bands and live DJs. Regular drink
specials along with ample parking, access to multiple food op-
tions, a place to crash for the night, and the casino, who can ask
for anything more? Cover charge $10—free for women.
Monsoon Nightclub
Tucson's Desert Diamond Casino is home to a real hot spot, just
off the casino floor! Every weekend live DJs, live concerts, and
other special events grace the Monsoon Nightclub. Don’t miss
out on Groovin’ Fridays, Tucson’s funkiest old school dance
party every Friday night. The cover charge is $5 and free for
women. Make sure to dress to impress! On Saturdays, the club
hosts Noches Caliente. This party features the hottest Tex Mex
and Tejano music in Tuscon and there is no cover charge!
AiRIA Unplugged
This special spot can be found on the second floor of Wild
Horse Pass Casino in Chandler. Open from 4pm to 2am on Fri-
days and Saturdays, there is always great live entertainment, a
fine section of wines, along with a wide variety of craft beers,
and a delicious array of pub fare. Recent performances include
Static, consistently regarded as the Valley’s top dance bands,
Platinum Hi-Fi, a five piece party band based out of Scottsdale
playing the most current club hits, and Instant Classics, allow-
ing anyone to fulfill their rock star dreams by choosing a song
from the band’s extensive library and singing along with them
on stage! There is no cover charge.
Encore
Featuring cocktails and live entertainment just off the casino
floor and close to Wild Horse Pass Casino’s main entrance, this
lounge is a great place to take a break from all the casino enter-
tainment, have a seat and lounge with spectacular cocktails and
live music every Thursday through Saturday starting at 8pm.
There is no cover charge. $
H
Does the name Charles Fey ring any bells?
FUN FACTS
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Did you know it is legal to own your own slot machine here in Arizona? But be careful, owning a slot in other states may either be restricted or banned!
Over time, casinos replace games that no longer make a lot of money or can no longer be maintained and repaired. These slots are
then sold or auctioned off to other casinos, or slot machine dealers who repair, refurbish, and then resell them to the public or other
buyers. If you’re interested in buying a used slot, e-mail us ([email protected]) and we’ll find a reputable store near you!
State Legal Status Alabama Class II machines—legal
Alaska All machines legal
Arizona All machines legal
Arkansas All machines legal
California Machines 25 years or older—legal
Colorado Machines before 1984—legal
Connecticut All machines prohibited
Delaware Machines 25 years or older—legal
District of Columbia Machines before 1952—legal
Florida Machines 20 years or older—legal
Georgia Machines before 1950—legal
Hawaii All machines prohibited
Idaho Machines before 1950—legal
Illinois Machines 25 years or older—legal
Indiana Machines 40 years or older—legal
Iowa Machines 25 years or older—legal
Kansas Machines before 1950—legal
Kentucky All machines legal
Louisiana Machines 25 years or older—legal
Maine All machines legal
Maryland All machines legal
Massachusetts Machines 30 years or older—legal
Michigan Machines 25 years or older—legal
Minnesota All machines legal
Mississippi Machines 25 years or older—legal
Missouri Machines 30 years or older—legal
Montana Machines 25 years or older—legal
Nebraska All machines prohibited
New Hampshire Machines 25 years or older—legal
New Jersey Machines before 1941—legal
New Mexico Machines 25 years or older—legal
New York Machines 30 years or older—legal
Nevada All machines legal
North Carolina Machines 25 years or older—legal
North Dakota Machines 25 years or older—legal
Ohio All machines legal
Oklahoma Machines 25 years or older—legal
Oregon Machines 25 years or older—legal
Pennsylvania Machines 25 years or older—legal
Rhode Island All machines legal
South Carolina All machines prohibited
South Dakota Machines before 1941—legal
Tennessee All machines prohibited
Texas All machines legal
Utah All machines legal
Vermont Machines before 1954—legal
Virginia All machines legal
Washington Machines 25 years or older—legal
West Virginia All machines legal
Wisconsin Machines 25 years or older—legal
Wyoming Machines 25 years or older—legal
Absolutely! His name should ring a lot of jackpot bells as he is the inventor of
the world’s first slot machine! Born August Fey in Vöhringen Bavaria on Septem-
ber 9, 1862. He was the youngest of 16 children and was working by the time he
was 14. At age 15, he worked in France as an instrument maker. By the time he
was 23, he immigrated to the United States and eventually settled in San Fran-
cisco and worked at the Electric Works company. In 1885 he invented the Liberty
Bell slot machine and was immediately able to open a factory the following year
due to the high demand generated by the game’s popularity. Now, modern slot
machines may work differently, but Fey’s original concept of how a three reel
mechanical slot machine functions and plays lives on! $
HOT DEALS
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>>The Spa at Talking Stick Resort is celebrating the coming of
spring by offering an array of essential treatments that will re-
veal your springtime spirit. From April 1 through May 30, The
Spa is offering savings on fabulous manicures, pedicures, body
polishes, massages and a facial that will restore a vibrant com-
plexion. With majestic views from the 14th floor, guests will
reclaim their relaxation and leave feeling well with a touch of
glow!
The Luxury of Lavender Body Massage is truly an escape for
the senses and a remedy for complete relaxation. This full body
massage finishes with a warm exfoliating and restoring hand &
foot sugar scrub. Receive a 60-minute treatment for only $119
(Normally $150).
The Complexion Essential Facial focuses on repair, prevention,
anti-aging and is designed to meet the needs of all skin types.
This relaxing treatment also includes a facial peel that will
brighten and reveal a beautiful complexion. Receive a 60-minute
treatment for only $129 (Normally $190).
The Spa’s Brilliant Body Polish will smooth away the harsh win-
ter and will brighten the body’s complexion just in time for the
warm Arizona sun. Available in three fabulous flavors! Receive
a 60-minute treatment for only $119 (Normally $150).
The Spring Time 20 is a fun, flirty manicure and pedicure that
brightens, softens and relaxes. Your manicure and pedicure
finish with the perfect polish! Manicure $42, Pedicure $57.
The Spa is located on the 14th floor of Talking Stick Resort. The
savings are valid Sunday through Thursday only and cannot be
combined with any other offers or promotions. In addition to a
variety of soothing massages, body treatments, manicures and
pedicures, The Spa also offers a variety of salon services. Guests
may enjoy the relaxation lounge and deck, eucalyptus steam
room, Jacuzzi and fitness center while waiting for their sched-
uled treatment. Must be 18 or older to participate. For reserva-
tions and more details about The Spa at Talking Stick Resort,
call 480.850.4065 or visit www.talkingstickresort.com/spa.aspx.
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CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY
Based on tests conducted during the study, the Bingo players
were faster and more alert than non-Bingo players. In addition,
the Bingo players frequently scored higher in cognitive and
physical tasks over the non-Bingo players.
So, if you or someone you know could benefit from the social,
physical, and mental aspects of playing Bingo, make sure to
play in one of the many Bingo games at Arizona’s Casinos all
over the state. Don’t forget to bring plenty of daubers, a win-
ning attitude, and you’ll be guaranteed to have a fantastic time
with your friends and family alike. Plus, you’ll be participating
in a healthy activity! $
P l a y i n g B i n g o i s h e a l t h y !
ased on a year long study conducted at the Southampton
University in the UK and research at Chicago’s Rush Uni-
versity, playing Bingo can support brain health and a positive
social environment. Both brain health and social interaction,
along with good physical health, are keys to independence and
longevity in older adults. Obviously, Bingo uses fast hand-to-
eye coordination and also relies on fast reaction times in order
to recognize and mark random numbers in order to win money.
Researchers followed two groups of individuals. One group had
ages of 18 to 40 and the other had ages in the range of 60 to 82.
Each group was divided into Bingo and non-Bingo players.
Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night
Apache Gold Su, We, Th at Noon. Fr & Sa at
7pm. 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 1000 No No No
BlueWater Mo-Th at 4:30pm. Su at 11:30am. 350 Yes Yes No
Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 6:30pm
Daily Matinees at 12:30pm 1000 Yes Yes
L8 Nite Bingo Fr & Sa
Doors at 10pm. Games at midnight
Casino del Sol Daily at Noon, 1:30, 2:15, 6:30 &
7:15pm 694 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm.
Cocopah Daily at 1:30 & 6:30pm 350 Yes* Yes No
Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 1:30, 2, 6, 6:30 & 7pm 270 No Yes No
Fort McDowell Sa & Su at 6:45am. We-Mo at
9am. Daily at 12:30 & 6:30pm. 1275
Yes (2 sections: enclosed or in
general seating)
Yes Fr & Sa at 12:10am.
Call for Lunar Bingo schedule.
Harrah’s Ak-Chin We-Su at 11:30am, 2:30, 3:30,
and 6:30pm 470 Yes Yes No
Lone Butte
Sa & Su at 10am, Noon, 3:45,
5:30 & 6pm. Daily at Noon &
6:30pm.
750 Yes Yes B.A.D. Bingo 2 Fr at 11:30pm &
B.A.D. Bingo Sa at 11:30pm.
Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon. Tu & Th at
6:30pm. 280 Yes Yes No
Paradise Daily at 11:30am, 1:30 & 6pm. 300 Yes Yes Call for Kozmic Bingo
& Other Late Night
Vee Quiva Daily at 12:30 & 6:30pm. 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm.
Sources: Arizona Department of Gaming—Current Tribal Gaming Status as of 03/01/13 & direct inquiries by press time. We are not responsible for incorrect, missing, or outdated information.
Contact [email protected] to make updates. *Cocopah Resort Casino offers “Smoke-Free Sundays” which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday.
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42 Arizona Gaming Guide | April 2013 | azgamingguide.com
SUDOKU Each of the columns, rows, and nine 3 x 3 grids must contain
all of the digits 1 - 9. None of the digits may appear more than
once in each column, row, and 3 x 3 grid.
(Solution on page 46)
7 6
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5 8
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WORD SEARCH
In honor of Earth Day (Apr. 22), find these words:
AIR, ANIMALS, CLEAN, EARTH, ECOSYSTEM, ENDANGERED,
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT, EXTINCT, HABITAT, OCEANS,
PEOPLE, PLANTS, RAINFOREST, RECYCLE, REUSE, SOIL,
WATER, WORLD.
Words appear in any direction. (Solution on page 46)
P H E D X E A T X Q B P V B
L L C O S L N A B Q N K W E
A Z O C O P L I E T W B R I
N W S E R O M I O W A T S C
T E Y A E E A B R W I C U Y
S T S N T P L E A L Z N N C
Y T T S A Y S H D A F I R E
E A E Y W G C R Z I O T L R
S A M Z T R L A N R R X E C
O W R E O E J V C W E E G R
I Q E T K N D V F I S G O W
L F A O H E B Y J U T D F J
A W H D E R G A D N E T N E
E N V I R O M N T D V P E N
FUN & GAMES
Do YOU have something to rant about?
Write me at: [email protected]
azgamingguide.com | April 2013 | Arizona Gaming Guide 45
SAMI’S SMACKDOWN
By Sami Becker We Hover Because... Ok, I have a counter rant to the hoverer problem you addressed
last issue [February 2013]. See, a lot of us aren't 'hovering' per
se, we're just waiting for you slow, min bet, time-wasting so
and so's to finish playing so we can play the machine we want
to play. The reason casinos have the anti-hovering policy in the
high limit rooms is because hovering doesn't really HAPPEN
there. No one's usually left waiting for a popular slot over
there. It's simple. You want us 'hoverers' gone? PLAY FASTER.
Here's my rant: jackpot riders. You people drive me nuts. You
know that there [are] 3 or 4 people behind you waiting to use a
popular slot, and you pad your time every time you hit some-
thing! Some do it when they hit 800-1000 coins! They just let
the number scroll as if to trick themselves into thinking they
actually hit something truly big. Well, I'm here to tell you that
it doesn't MATTER if Bally [or another slot] says you got a
BIG WIN or a SUPER BIG WIN, 10-30 bucks off a 40 cent bet is
negligible. Press the darn button and get your win, there are
people waiting, and if you don't want hoverers, I suggest you
play the empty 3-reel mechanical 25 cent slots. The rest of us
are there to gamble.
Eric Gaede
Awesome point Eric! We are all here to gamble, so get out of
our way!
In fact, Eric makes an excellent argument about hovering near
popular slots. There’s always a crowd where there’s a lot of
action and activity. You’ll easily notice this phenomenon as
soon as you step back and observe a casino floor. There are al-
ways areas of the floor that are busier than others and many
people, including people that are hovering, are just there hoping
and waiting to get a machine!
However, what I find truly fascinating to watch is an area of the
slot floor with just a few people on it. If another casino guest
notices one of the players doing well on a machine, they are
generally watched for a while and more often than not the hov-
erer makes a decision to play at a game next to or nearby the
“hot” slot shortly thereafter! Slowly, that area of the slot floor
begins to fill up if more and more people realize one or more
people are having positive experiences on the slots. Sometimes,
in just a matter of minutes, a bank of eight or ten machines
originally occupied by one player can suddenly be almost com-
pletely full with players! $
I’m guilty of hovering but I don’t want to bother anybody when
I do it. I just want to see how a game works before I sit down
to play it. I guess I never really realized that this could bother
someone else.
Patricia Headly—Scottsdale, AZ
… besides why do they care anyway? It’s not like I’m going to
ruin their bonus. They just build that up in their heads …
James Knight—Anthem, AZ
I know I have hovered before. Actually, it happens more often
than I’d like, but it’s for a good reason because I have watched
some of my favorite slots just keep giving and giving and giving
the bonuses with big win after big win after big win. Wow! I
really have a hard time believing how great the machine is do-
ing for the person playing. I’m actually happy for the person
playing because at least someone is winning at the casino.
Sometimes I know my jaw is almost on the floor because the
machine is so hot I can’t believe it!
Larry Gartenbaum—Flagstaff, AZ
Ugggh! I totally agree the hovering is bad and yes I do it too.
But I’m not hurting anyone because I always tell people to keep
it up and to give ‘em hell! If I’m not winning then better it be
them and make sure the casino finally pays out while I’m there!
Lisa Villalobos—Tucson, AZ
CASINO DIRECTORY
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Sudoku Solution
4 2 5
1 7 6
9 8 3
3 9 1
8 4 2
6 7 5
6 8 7
5 3 9
4 1 2
6 9 1
5 4 8
7 3 2
2 3 7
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4 5 8
8 4 5
7 2 3
9 6 1
8 5 4
2 6 7
3 1 9
9 2 3
5 1 4
7 8 6
1 7 6
3 9 8
2 5 4
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