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Hints, Tips, And Advice On Your Favorite Casino Games! A Monthly Publication Created By Slot Machine Game Designers. The Arizona Gaming Guide is a free monthly magazine for people who enjoy visiting casinos and playing casino games. The magazine discusses Slot Machines, Video Slots, Reel Slots, Electronic Table Games like: Blackjack, Roulette, and Craps. Packed with in-depth features, advice, hints, tips, secrets, and so much more! HON-DAH CASINO INSTALLS 100+ NEW SLOTS BEFORE WINTERGAMES 2014 ON FEB. 21-23. ROLL THE BONES BY BALLY TECHNOLOGIES This brand new game brings the roll of the dice into slots and into the hands of the players. HOW TO IDENTIFY WHERE THE “LOOSE” SLOTS ARE Get the inside scoop on decoding the casino floor and figure out for yourself where the “loose” slots are. DESERT RAIN CAFÉ NATIVE FOOD FOR ALL Staff writer Lee Allen gets an indepth tour of this Tohono O’odham business in Sells, Arizona.

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Page 1: Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - February 2014 - 06:02

04 EDITORrsquoS NOTE

06 PLAYERS TALK

08 GREAT GAMES

19 WINNING WAYS

21 GAMING NEWS

24 ARIZONA LOTTERY

26 FEATURE STORY

28 CASINO DINING

30 TRIBAL NEWS

32 CASINO GOLF

34 LAUGHLIN NEVADA

38 CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

40 CASINO NIGHTLIFE

42 HOT DEALS

44 CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

46 FUN amp GAMES

48 SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

50 CASINO DIRECTORY

DEPARTMENTS

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 03

ROLL THE BONES

BY BALLY TECHNOLOGIES

This brand new game brings the roll

of the dice into slots and into the

hands of the players

HOW TO IDENTIFY WHERE

THE ldquoLOOSErdquo SLOTS ARE

Get the inside scoop on decoding

the casino floor and figure out for

yourself where the ldquolooserdquo slots are

HON-DAH CASINO INSTALLS

100+ NEW SLOTS BEFORE WIN-

TER GAMES 2014 ON FEB 21-23

DESERT RAIN CAFEacute

NATIVE FOOD FOR ALL

Staff writer Lee Allen gets an in-

depth tour of this Tohono Orsquoodham

business in Sells Arizona

We are bursting at the seams with new slots

Every month we receive information from many of Arizonarsquos casinos about all of

the new slots theyrsquove installed or plan to install This month was no exception

with Fort McDowell Casino and Hon-Dah Resort-Casino reporting massive addi-

tions to their slot floors Now especially is the perfect time to visit Hon-Dah Re-

sort-Casino Therersquos snow in the mountains and lots of hot action on the new slots

This issue has the scoop on exciting new slots by WMS Bally Aristocrat and

Aruze coming to casinos near you Plus gaming industry veteran Al Moe gives us

the inside scoop on Blackjack side bets Staff writer Lee Allen provides us with an

in-depth look at the Tohono Orsquoodhamrsquos Desert Rain Cafeacute and an article on upcom-

ing hoop dances and pow-wows Entertainment writer Ramses Ja returns for an

update to Casino Arizonarsquos L8 Nite Bingo As always we also give you the latest

information on gaming news hot deals entertainment bingo and so much more

Please visit us at facebook comArizonaGamingGuide 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 azgamingguidecom Let

me know what you think of our February issue and have fun

Cheers

Alexandra Lang

Editor-in-Chief

editorazgamingguidecom

Alexandra

VOLUME 06 bull ISSUE 02

PUBLISHER

Chris Houmlft

chrisazgamingguidecom

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Elizabeth Torma

lizazgamingguidecom

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Alexandra Lang

editorazgamingguidecom

ART DIRECTOR

Melanie Mueller

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Al Moe

Ramses Ja

Cindy Esquer

Lee Allen

Alex Stewart

Samantha Becker

Lana Hartmann

ADVERTISING SALES

Nina Consiglio

ninaazgamingguidecom

Elizabeth Torma

lizazgamingguidecom

MAILING INFORMATION

Arizona Gaming Guide

PO Box 20636

Mesa Arizona 85277

INTERNET INFORMATION

wwwazgamingguidecom

wwwfacebookcomArizonaGamingGuide

Copyright copy 2014 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 1800NEXTSTEP or problemgamblingazgov

EDITORrsquoS NOTE

Your Authority On Everything Gaming

Arizonarsquos State Gaming Regulatory Agency

Arizona Department of Gaming

1110 W Washington Street Suite 450 Phoenix 85007

16027714263 or azgaminggov

Tribal Gaming Funded Problem Gambling Resource

Office of Problem Gambling

1800NEXTSTEP or 18006398783

1110 W Washington Street Suite 450 Phoenix 85007

16025428998 or problemgamblingazgov

04 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

ldquoLikerdquo us on Facebook because

we ldquoLikerdquo you too

wwwfacebookcomArizonaGamingGuide

azgamingguidecom | November 2013 | Arizona Gaming Guide 29

PLAYERS TALK QampA On Everything Gaming

06 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Q I always read your column for great tips etc but I

must disagree with an earlier column In a previous

magazine you attempted to dispel the myth that all

the slots are linked to a central computer which controls

payout based on various factors Well I just came from

a casino here in which bonus points were awarded dur-

ing certain hours When the starting time came all the

slots immediately went into the bonus counting with-

out any adjustment being made to the machines That

certainly proves that they are indeed connected to a cen-

tral computer system I dont have a problem with that

fact and am not sure why casinos dont want people to

understand that You still have to find the machine that

is ready to hit Thank you so much and keep up the

great column

Ron SteinriedemdashGlendale AZ

A Ron thanks for your kind words about our magazine and

thank you for writing in about slots being connected to central

computers

The Players Talk response we believe you are referring to dis-

cussed server based gaming Server based gaming is not al-

lowed in Arizona as it is not part of the Tribal-State Gaming

Compacts at this time Server based gaming is allowed in Neva-

da and in a few other states as well but not here This means

any single Class III slot machine in Arizona is not connected to

a central computer in order to control the outcome of any one

spin the payback percentage of the game the appearance of the

game and so on

A player tracking device mounted inside a slot machine is con-

nected to a central computer However the player tracking unit

does not influence the slotrsquos random number generator change

winning spins to losers alter the payback percentage of the slot

change game themes and so on

The scenario you describe must have involved your playerrsquos

club card being inserted into the slot machine during the par-

ticular hours where bonus points were awarded Without your

playerrsquos club card in the player tracking device in the slot ma-

chine you wouldnt have earned any bonus points right The

player tracking device is connected to a central computer in the

casino capable of many different functions None of those func-

tions alter the individual outcomes of the particular slot ma-

chine you choose to play

An analogy for this situation might be a video game console

connected to your TV along with a DVR connected to the inter-

net I can access the TVrsquos menu any time I want while playing

a video game I can make the blue water in the video game ap-

pear purple by adjusting the TVrsquos tint I can even program the

DVR to record the Super Bowl or order and download a movie

while I play my favorite racing game on the video game console

But as you know none of the actions described for the TV or

the DVR affect whatrsquos happening on the video game The situa-

tion with slots and player tracking devices is similar The slot

and the player tracking device behave independent of one anoth-

er Gaming regulations require it and independent lab testing

verifies that fact So the slot isnrsquot connected to a central com-

puter the player tracking device is You wonrsquot earn bonus

points without your card activating the player tracking device

Hopefully in elaborating on the distinction between server

based gaming player tracking devices and individual slot ma-

chines we have cleared up the fact that our earlier article is cor-

rect in stating that slot machines in Arizona are not connected

to a central computer that influences the fundamental random

operation of the slot machine

We hope you always find the machine that is going to hit when

you visit the casino and thanks for being our reader and fan

Q Many times [with] casino slots people are touching

rubbing and even hitting the machines Logically I

know that [the random number generator (RNG)] con-

trols the outcome of the bet So is all the machine inter-

action just superstition [I have the] same question with

pulling the handle (on machines that still have them)

And also how about the option to stop a slot Does that

change the outcome of the spin or will the machine do

what the machine will do no matter what

Barbara BeckmdashPhoenix AZ

A Barbara thank you very much for writing in with your

questions Many of our readers and fans have the same ques-

tions you do So wersquoll answer each in the order you asked to

avoid any confusion when reading our response

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

limited so we are unable to print every letter or e-mail we receive Please include your name and mailing address with all

correspondence Mail to Arizona Gaming Guide PO BOX 20636 Mesa AZ 85277 or E-mail to editorazgamingguidecom

QampA On Everything Gaming PLAYERS TALK

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 07

Does touching hitting rubbing pouring holy water on or

otherwise ldquoblessingrdquo a slot affect the outcome

Absolutely not The RNG controls the outcome of a slot ma-

chine Superstitious behaviors are just that superstitions

However our staff collectively believes that superstitions

ldquolucky charmsrdquo lucky routines and so on will positively influ-

ence a playerrsquos long run enjoyment entertainment and ldquoluckrdquo

with the slots

Obviously on a game like video poker where the player selects

which cards to hold and which to discard there is a defined

strategy in order to play a video poker game in the best way

Yet what cards are dealt from the top of the virtual deck is still

decided by the RNG

Does it make a difference if I pull the handle or press the

button on a slot machine

Absolutely not The handle (if available) and the spin button are

connected to the same circuit that initiates a spin Use the one

you feel ldquoluckiestrdquo using (Or use a combination of the two)

Does it make a difference if I stop the spin on a slot ma-

chine

Absolutely not Stopping the spin just fast forwards to the out-

come selected by the RNG Some of our staff members oversaw

the implementation of the stop spin feature on slot machines

while working for slot manufacturers so we can conclusively

(and with authority) state that this has no effect on your spin

In addition gaming regulations require that a stop spin feature

on a slot have no effect on outcomes and independent labs test

slot machines to verify they behave as required by the regula-

tions Rest assured that the stop spin feature only helps players

bet faster

Q How many casinos are there in Arizona My friend

says there are a lot I thought there were only like ten

Your help with this is appreciated

Lisa JmdashTucson AZ

Lisa your question is a valid one Many of us forget that there

are more casinos in Arizona than the ones closest to our front

door In fact there are 16 Tribes operating 23 Class III casinos

in the State Another 5 Tribes do not have casinos but have slot

machine rights they may lease to other Tribes One of Arizonarsquos

22 Tribes (the Hopi tribe) doesnrsquot have a gaming Compact You

can look at our Casino Directory on page 50 for more infor-

mation on each casino (Please note that the directory lists a

total of 24 casinos as one casino is technically in California

just West of Yuma Arizona) $

GREAT GAMES Table GamesmdashBlackjack

08 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Writer Al Moe has worked in the casino industry for many years

He has lived and worked in Las Vegas Reno and Lake Tahoe He

also attended the University of Nevada Reno He is an avid writer

and blogger author of ldquoVegas and the Mobmdashavailable at Amazon

He is also the proud father of four beautiful girls

ide bets and bonus bets are designed to increase the ex-

citement level of a casino game as well as increase the

profit a casino makes from each game If you play craps think of

the pass line bet which you make before shooting the dice as

the ldquostandardrdquo wager It has a small house edge of about 14

If you bet on the number eleven to roll thatrsquos a side bet and the

house has a much larger edgemdashup to 167 at some casinos

You wonrsquot find any live craps games in Arizona but you will

find video craps so stick with the passdonrsquot pass line and take

odds on your wager to keep the house edge down Make the

proposition bets like 2 3 11 12 and the hard-ways at your own

risk knowing the house edge is very high

Blackjack Side Bets

If you play blackjack good for you because the house edge is

also about 14 and if you follow proper basic strategy for

when to hit stand double down and split you reduce the

house edge to less than 1 Thatrsquos very good

On the other hand if you make a side bet like Perfect Charlie

Lucky Ladies or Royal Match keep in mind that while the wa-

ger can lead to a very large payoff (Lucky Ladies pays 1000-1

when you are dealt two queen of hearts and the dealer has a

blackjack) your overall cost for playing blackjack will increase

At Lucky Ladies the player makes their standard blackjack wa-

ger and places a wager from $1 to $25 in the side bet circle The

player wins if their first two cards total 20 Even a $1 wager

pays pretty well when it hits

Lucky Ladies Payouts

4 to 1 or $4 if your first two cards total 20

9 to 1 or $9 if your first two cards total 20 and are the same suit

19 to 1 or $19 if your first two cards total 20 amp are exact matches

125 to 1 or $125 if your first two cards are both Queen of Hearts

1000 to 1 or $1000 if your first two cards are both Queen of

Hearts and the dealer has a blackjack

Those high payoffs make the game very exciting but the house

edge is as high as 245 at Lucky Ladies Play it sparingly and

yoursquoll be fine If you are playing $1 a hand on the side bet your

overall cost is 25-cents each hand Thatrsquos similar to Perfect Char-

lie

If you play Perfect Charlie you know you can win 300000 to 1

Thatrsquos exciting but most people play the game because they can

wager as little as $3 per hand plus 25-cents on the side bet Just

keep in mind that hitting the big one (2 3 4 5 7 suited in or-

der) is like hitting the Lotterymdashit doesnrsquot happen too often

Side bets are like candy Try a little once in a while and yoursquoll be

fine Too much and yoursquoll get a stomach ache $

S

By Al Moe

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 13

New Slots GREAT GAMES

Other New Slots At Fort

McDowell Casino

By IGT Back to the Future American Idol Superstar Avatar

Wyland Fast Hit Progressives Double Gold Fast Hit Pro-

gressives Triple Diamond Fast Hit Progressives Double Hot

Peppers

By Multimedia Moby Dick and Jackpot Factory

Bally Fever Hits Fort McDowell Casino lazing its way to the casino floor at Fort McDowell Casino

is Fireball II After Burn Presented on Ballyrsquos ALPHA 2 Pro

V22 with Digital Tower this inferno of entertainment takes player-

favorite Fireball and adds even more fuel to the fire This title

brings the heat with three bonus wheel features ndash the Credit

Wheel Free Game Wheel and Jackpot Wheel Offering one of

Ballyrsquos best play mechanics with Game-in-Game plus the power of

an enormous wide-area progressive on Ballyrsquos Cash Connection

link Fireball II After Burn will ignite and maintain player ex-

citement just like the original

Several other new Bally games are also now available for play at

Fort McDowell Casino including Prizeball Playboy and Roll the

Bones Prizeball Playboy harkens back to Ballyrsquos pinball roots This

unique slot game not only contains a Free Games Bonus and a

Progressive Jackpot but also the Prizeball Bonus which means

tons of pinball-style action without the tilt

Mr Lucky puts the dice in the hands of players in Roll the

Bones on Ballyrsquos new ALPA Pro V2232 platform The Bones

featuring Mr Lucky and his skeleton band-mates takes players

B

on a rousing ride This game offers Ballyrsquos U-Roll play mechanic

where players get to touch the screen and ldquoroll the bonesrdquo for

credit awards and a Free Game feature There is also a three

level progressive to be won as well The spooky and spectacular

animations and music combine for one of the most entertaining

gaming experiences available

While visiting Fort McDowell Casino make sure to check out

these other exciting new Bally games that have just hit the floor

recently Jackpot Empire Quick Hit 24 Karat Quick Hit Las Vegas

Moon Goddess and Oceanrsquos Glory $

14 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

GREAT GAMES New Slots Coming Soon

oin the creepy eccentric cast of the Beetlejuice characters in an all-new

strange and unusual slot experience by WMS Gaming The 9x6 interface

stretches across the 32rdquo LCDs of the Gamefield xD cabinet vividly displaying

oversized symbols which if lined up may award up to a 10X multiplier

In the base game any character symbols that land flush on reels 1 and 3 will trig-

ger the ldquoPerfect Match Multiplierrdquo feature where a glowing frame extends across

all 6 reels If the character symbol lands exactly within the Perfect Match Multipli-

er frame the symbols combine to form a larger symbol to create more valuable

line pays potentially awarding a multiplier

But that is not all 3 Beetlejuice symbols trigger the ldquoWheel Spinrdquo awarding one of

four bonuses filled with movie clips oversized symbols multipliers and more

giving a whole new meaning to ldquoBeetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuicerdquo Make sure to

visit wwwyoutubecomwmsslots today for more information on this and other

unique gaming experiences Watch for this game to hit Arizona casinos soon $

J

Beetlejuice

By WMS Gaming

Beetlejuice trade amp copy Warner Bros Entertainment Inc (s14)

Did You Know bullMichael Keaton spent only two weeks filming his 17 minute part in the 15 hour film

bullBeetlejuicersquos name is said 15 times throughout the movie Barbara said it 8 times Juno said

it 2 times and Lydia said it 5 times bullThe title character Beetlejuice is named for a bright red star in the constellation of Orion Betelgeuse bullLydiarsquos dress in the wedding scene was chosen to be bright red because of the rhyme that says ldquoMarried in red better off deadrdquo

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 15

layers will definitely be howling for

exciting games and prizes with Aruzersquos

latest Innovator game Howling Wolf This 5

reel 30 line 30 credit minimum bet stepper

has a low game volatility and will most likely

be installed in a penny denomination by casi-

no operators

Howling Wolf is mystified by exciting base and

bonus games The 2X Wild symbols multiply

the line wins by up to 4 times With 5 or more

Howling Bonus symbols be prepared for the

howling wolf will herald you to the ldquoMoon

Prize Selectionrdquo Your chance of hunting

great credit awards while in the Moon Prize

Selection depends on the number of Bonus

symbols triggered during the ldquoHowling Bo-

nusrdquo Chase for more rewards during the

Free Games and multiply your prize with

additional Bonus symbols that appear when

the reels stop

With all these exciting game features that

include extra value-added randomly trig-

gered dancing reels and vibrant sounds and

graphics Howling Wolf will surely be a feast

for your senses

P

Howling Wolf

By Aruze Gaming

ristocratrsquos newest slot game The

Walking Dead based on AMCrsquos hit

TV series just started to go live in casinos

all across the country and will be coming

to Arizona soon

The Walking Dead slot game has a 75 credit

minimum bet and a 300 credit maximum

bet and is packed with clips from the

show unique features and an abundance

of bonus opportunities

Bonus features include ldquoReel Growthrdquo

where reels 2 3 4 and 5 will randomly

grow to a height of 5 6 or 7 high ldquoWild

Attackrdquo where random positions in Reel

Growth are replaced with Wilds ldquoThe

Horderdquo where horde reveals a winning

combination on the reels in Reel Growth

In ldquoAtlanta Wheel Bonusrdquo players win

credits jackpots CDC Wheel or Escape

from Atlanta Free Games In ldquoCDC

Wheelrdquo players can win credits multiple

prizes with the Grenade or trigger Walk-

er Bonus spins with a multiplier Players

win free games in ldquoEscape From Atlanta

Free Gamesrdquo and there is a Grand Jack-

pot that starts at $500000 Just like the

show Aristocrat has made sure this new

slot will keep players on the edge of their

seats

A

The Walking Dead

By Aristocrat

onamirsquos latest XTRA Reward slot game

theme is Kunoichirsquos Fortune It is a 5 reel

game with an XTRA Reward feature and a

free game event Maximum lines plus the

XTRA Reward bet which is 10 credits must

be played to be eligible for the feature Dur-

ing the XTRA Reward feature the third reel

will transform and display two symbols in

each reel If the same symbol appears on all

positions on the first reel then at least one of

the remaining reels will be randomly selected

and filled with that same symbol This fea-

ture increases the chances of earning credits

and triggering free games During the feature

game any 3 4 or 5 Mark symbols trigger 5

10 or 15 free games respectively All wins

during the free games are doubled and addi-

tional free games can be awarded Konami

fans are already familiar with the Balance of

Fortune feature where they can select to take a

credit prize instead of playing the free

games $

K

Kunoichirsquos Fortune

By Konami Gaming

New Slots Coming Soon GREAT GAMES

Bally TechnologiesmdashNew Slots Coming Soon GREAT GAMES

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 17

Itrsquos Time to

Roll the Bones By Riley Meredith

ust because wersquore slot players doesnrsquot mean we donrsquot

like the thrill of tumbling dice with the potential for a

big win combination Thatrsquos exactly what Ballyrsquos new

Roll the Bones game offers Delivered on the V2232 cabinet

where yoursquove played the likes of NASCAR and Michael Jackson

King of Pop Roll the Bones brings spooky and spectacular animations

and music to deliver one of the most entertaining gaming expe-

riences available

Roll the Bones is all about the dice During the base game individual

die may appear above the reels If two or more appear the ac-

tion begins The dice spin and if doubles of one through five are

rolled a full stack of Wild symbols appear on the corresponding

reel Up to two Wild reels may be awarded at any one time If

double sixes are rolled the U-Roll feature is awarded where you get

to touch the screen and ldquoroll the bonesrdquo yourself

In the U-Roll feature yoursquoll get three rolls where you can reach

out and ldquorollrdquo the dice on the screen Each roll results in a num-

ber with a corresponding multiplier on the tombstones that is

applied to your total bet Yoursquoll want to hit those doubles again

though as it awards the corresponding multiplier plus activates

the next highest jackpot level with max bet Double sixes award

the current jackpot and also activate the next highest jackpot if

applicable That means three double-six rolls award all three

jackpots in a single bonus

But letrsquos not stop yet as there are more bones to be rolled and

more credits to be won Three scattered Roll the Bones symbols

award five free games and 2X total credits bet After the fifth

free game an animated pair of dice is rolled by your skeleton

host and any total other than seven awards an additional free

spin If doubles are rolled after the fifth free game yoursquoll be

awarded a 1X multiplier up to a total of 5X When a seven is

cast the feature ends

Watch for Roll the Bones on casino floors and see if those dice

come up lucky for you

To learn more about this game and other exciting new Bally

products visit ballytechcom $

J

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 19

WINNING WAYS

t most casinos in particular

larger properties the place-

ment of slots is carefully

thought out all the way down to the

payback percentage How ldquolooserdquo or

how ldquotightrdquo a slot is set when first

brought onto the floor is not a hap-

hazard decision for the Slot Depart-

ment executives and GMrsquos office

As soon as a casino is big enough say

over 750 machines casino executives

put significant thought into how their

property is laid out As a result the

patrons respond to their design by

having high or low traffic volume

areas which is frequently based on

desirable and undesirable amenities

the casino property offers like restau-

rants an entertainment venue etc

Casinos always want to maximize

revenues out of every slot in the casi-

no at all times For this reason slots in

high volume traffic areas near an

attractive amenity (Zone A) like the

buffet will see a lot of play Games

with a lot of play are a goldmine for

the casino These games can be set

ldquotightrdquo with high maximum bets and

use math models with extreme ups

and downs to their game play as

theyrsquoll get play regardless of their

settings

At the opposite end of the spectrum is

an area of the casino where traffic

volume is low and there is nothing

attracting players to the surrounding

area (Zone B) For example a dark

corner near a few blackjack tables

where visitors might be bothered by

the rowdy antics of someone who just

watched the dealer draw to 21 Logi-

cally the casino has to approach slots

in this area differently than those in

Zone A In order to keep the numbers

up in Zone B the slots have to be low-

er risk at lower max bets and set

ldquolooserrdquo in order to keep players in

the area playing longer and coming

back on their next trip

Then there are the middle ground

areas That is sections of the casino

with high foot traffic volume with

unappealing attractions (Zone C) or

an area with an attractive destination

but with low traffic volume (Zone D)

Slots in Zone C have a low wager

medium game play and tend to be set

ldquotightrdquo to capture a playerrsquos impulse

to play on a whim Slots in Zone D

usually have a low bet medium game

play and are set ldquolooserdquo to keep play-

ers in the area

Next time you visit a casino be ob-

servant of what zone (A B C or D)

you might be in Yoursquoll have to ob-

serve the traffic volume and the loca-

tion of amenities and then come to a

conclusion about how ldquolooserdquo or

ldquotightrdquo the slots might be before you

sit down and play $

A By Lana Hartman

(Reprinted from V4Issue2 due to reader feedback)

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 21

GAMING NEWS

San Carlos Apache Tribe Doubles Down

On New Casino

he San Carlos Apache Tribe owners and operators of

Apache Gold Casino Resort near Globe Arizona are

planning to add a second casino to their collection of

tribal enterprises The proposed new casino will be located on

the San Carlos Reservation in the Aravaipa area on Arizona

Highway 77 at mile marker 127 roughly two miles south of

Dudleyville Arizona The location is at the southernmost part

of the San Carlos Reservation and is approximately 65 miles

north of downtown Tucson and 100 miles southeast of down-

town Phoenix

T Plans for the new Apache Sky Casino on the 230 acre site now

include the construction of a 25 to 30 thousand square foot tem-

porary facility housing about 500 slots 12 card tables 6 poker

tables a restaurant and a lounge Projections forecast the new

casino will generate about 200 construction jobs and around 500

permanent jobs once the facility opens for business The San

Carlos Apache Tribe is looking forward to bringing another

gaming facility to the Arizona community and expects to break

ground in May of 2014 The Apache Sky Casino should be ready

to open in March of 2015 $

22 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

GAMING NEWS

overnor Jan Brewer appointed Daniel H Bergin as

the new Director of the Arizona Department of

Gaming on December 11 2013 ldquoIn addition to a

strong understanding of Arizona gaming issues Mr

Bergin brings an extensive legal background in both state and

private practicerdquo said Governor Brewer ldquoHis service as Interim

Director has made for a smooth and effective transition within

the Department and I am confident he will successfully contin-

ue to carry out the agencyrsquos dutiesrdquo

Mr Bergin has been with the Department of Gaming since 2009

acting as Interim Director since September 2013 He previously

served as Deputy Director where he managed the Administra-

tion and Compliance Division In that role he supervised divi-

sion managers and supervisors oversaw the Departmentrsquos

budgeting accounting human resources IT and gaming com-

pliance matters developed and submitted the Departmentrsquos

yearly budget strategic plan and appropriation requests

among other responsibilities

As Agency Counsel for the Department of Gaming Mr Bergin

was responsible for general agency legal research advice and

representation on issues concerning the Arizona Tribal-State

Compact Arizona gaming laws employment related matters

general litigation and more

Prior to joining the Department of Gaming Mr Bergin served

as the Associate General Counsel for Arizona State University

(2004-2009) Assistant Attorney General for the Administrative

LawCivil Division (1995-2004) Assistant General Counsel for

First Interstate Bank of Arizona (1992-1995) and Associate

Attorney for Tarkington OrsquoConnor amp OrsquoNeill (1991-1992) and

Jennings Strouss amp Salmon (1988-1991)

Daniel Bergin has been licensed to practice law in the State of

Arizona since 1988 He graduated from Arizona State Universi-

ty College of Law (1988) and received a Bachelor of Science in

Business Administration (Finance and Banking) (1985)

Mr Bergin replaces outgoing Director Mark Brnovich who left

in September 2013 $

G

Daniel Bergin Is Appointed New Gaming Director By Governor Jan Brewer

ARIZONA LOTTERY Winners

24 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Cindy Esquer

Sal

Lo

Bra

cco

$50000 Money Multiplier Bonus $52000 Weekly Winnings

Mar

y Ja

ne

Rap

pley

ea

hen the Lottery vending machine would not accept the

selection slip he tried to put into its slot Sal Lo Bracco

asked the clerk to refund the $5 hersquod put into the machine The

clerk informed him that the machine does not give refunds So

Sal went back to the machine and randomly selected a $5 Mon-

ey Multiplier Bonus Scratchers His wife was mad at him because she

plays all the time and she wanted him to buy her favorite game

Sal scratched the ticket at home and couldnrsquot believe it when the

$50000 amount was revealed He said ldquoItrsquos probably a good

thing I didnrsquot scratch it in the store Irsquom sure after seeing how

much Irsquod won I probably would have been in a complete state

of shockrdquo Because he wanted to be reassured the ticket was a

winner he called the Lottery office to be sure he had played it

correctly He had

The timing of this win is great He recently quit his job to start a

small manufacturing company and this money will be put into

the new business

The winning ticket was purchased at Fryrsquos Marketplace 3949 E

Chandler Blvd Phoenix

W sing significant family dates Mary Jane Rappleyea of

Phoenix has regularly purchased two lines for each of the

Weekly Winnings drawings For some unknown reason shersquod never

bothered to purchase it previously although she purchased all

of the other Arizona Lottery draw games She finally decided to

make the game ldquopart of the family of games I playrdquo

When Mary checked her numbers against those listed in the

newspaper she very calmly walked into her husbandrsquos office

pointed to the newspaper then to the ticket she was holding

and asked him to check the numbers He checked them and

said ldquoIt looks as though you have a winning ticketrdquo At that

point Mary signed the back of the ticket and had him take it to

the store to confirm she was indeed a $52000 winner

Mary has already told her family and as her husband said ldquothe

immediate worldrdquo The couple plan to share some of their win-

nings with their family fix a few things around the house and

save the rest

The winning ticket was purchased at a retailer at 1605 E Bell

Road Phoenix

U

$50000 Coffee Break Crossword ndrew Watson a Surprise resident was relieved when he

discovered his $50000 win on Coffee Break Crossword He

always purchases his Scratchers and The Pick tickets at the same

store and plans on giving the clerk that sold him the winning

ticket a nice tip

Before he was certain of his win he wrote down all the words

he thought hersquod matched and compared them to the ticket

Then he took a picture of the ticket with his phone and sent it to

his fianceacute She texted back ldquoUnrealrdquo In addition to paying bills

hersquoll be getting married in March and wants to put a down pay-

ment on a house

The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K 11339 W Bell

Rd Surprise $

A

An

drew

Wat

son

For more information on the Arizona Lottery please visit their website at wwwarizonalotterycom For winning numbers call (480) 829-7425 in Phoenix or (520)

325-9141 in Tucson All other areas in Arizona call 1-800-499-3798

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 25

For more information on the Arizona Lottery visit their website at arizonalotterycom

For the winning numbers call 4808297425 in Phoenix or 5203259141 in Tucson All

other areas in Arizona call 18004993798

Hints amp Tips ARIZONA LOTTERY

f you purchase a Lucky Life Scratcher from the Arizona

Lottery in the near future absolutely donrsquot throw it away if it

wasnrsquot a winner

The Arizona Lottery is once again adding value to all losing

Scratchers by hosting four Lucky Life Second Chance drawings

In essence a losing ticket can still turn into a winner if players

register their non-winning Lucky Life Scratchers online

Players can visit azlotteryplayerscirclecomluckylife and click

on the ldquoRegistrationLoginrdquo link Once the seventeen digit al-

phanumeric code on the ticket is entered players are registered

for all four of the second chance drawings Regardless if itrsquos a

$1 $2 $5 or $10 Lucky Life Scratcher there are four drawings

for each one of the games

All entries must be performed online and players need to be

aware that they can enter more than one non-winning Scratcher

but are only eligible to win one prize per drawing per game So

to increase your chances of winning register for the drawing $

I Drawing Date Game Prizes

May 15 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

October 16 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

March 19 2015 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

To Be Determined $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$500 1-$2500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$10000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$50000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$100000

Maximize The Chances Of Winning Play The Lucky Life Second Chance Drawing

26 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

on-Dah Resort-Casino and Conference Center is set to

host their 12th annual White Mountains Winter

Games 2014 that includes Sled Dog Races and Winter-

Fest during the last weekend in February The Sled Dog Races

start at Sunrise Ski Resort on Saturday morning at 9am with the

Finals held on Sunday at 9am as well After the Finals the Kids

Races will be held WinterFest begins at Noon on Saturday and

includes a Chili amp Salsa Cook-off the White Mountain Dog

Show the Dog Weight Pull Competition live music by Apache

Spirit food (Indian tacos) beverages vendors Phoenix area

radio personality Dave Pratt as the event MC and much more

This celebration of Winter is not to be missed and is well worth

the weekend trip into the White Mountainsmdashespecially because

the Slot Department at Hon-Dah casino has been working hard

to get a large number of brand new slot machines up and run-

ning before Winter Games 2014 heats up This is the second

large influx of new slots to Hon-Dah in a short amount of time

So get your bankrolls ready and plan your next road trip up to

Hon-Dah in the White Mountains to play all the hot new slots

The brand new games are from four different slot manufactur-

ers including Bally IGT Konami and WMS so you wonrsquot worry

about a lack of diversity Players can choose from entertaining

games like Back to the Future or Footloose by IGT or get down

to business with Ballyrsquos numerous Quick Hit games Konamirsquos

China Shores series or one of our personal favorites WMSrsquo Mr

Hydersquos Wild Ride

When you put everything together Hon-Dah is ready for some

serious slot action before during and after Winter Games 2014

Instead of trying to discuss every slot they installed we thought

wersquod look at the long list of new slots we obtained and tell you

which games wersquod definitely play as soon as we walked

through the doors The entire list of new games is on the next

page but we felt it was important to highlight three games as

our standouts based on our research and our own personal ex-

periences Our top three ldquoMust Playrdquo games from the list of new

slots at Hon-Dah are Quick Hit China Shores and Mr Hydersquos

Wild Ride

H

By Lana Hartmann

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 27

Any Quick Hits by Bally

Great bonus hit frequency It is

very easy to hit a bonus with a

small bankroll The free games

are great Plus the multi-level

progressive with the Quick Hit

symbols is a fantastic add-on to

the game The lower jackpots

hit often and it is not uncom-

mon to hit jackpots and bonus-

es back to back Remember the

only way to win any of the

jackpots is to play max bet so

if thatrsquos not your style try a

different game Play these slots

at max bet only or move on to

something else

Mr Hydersquos Wild Ride by WMS

This game grows on all of us

more and more every time we

play it When you get 4 bonus

symbols on the first reel the

remaining reels re-spin for

additional bonus symbols You

need 5 bonus symbols to trig-

ger but you can get up to 20

symbols on screen for up to 60

free games The free games

allow the bonus symbols to not

only lock but add one free spin

and turn wild for the remain-

ing free games There are some

great bonus wins to be made

on this game and you donrsquot

wait long for a bonus either

Any China Shores by Konami

OK we all know how popular

this brand of Konami game is

so it comes as no surprise that

we chose this slot as one of our

favorites right You have to

try these games several times

to truly understand what all of

the fuss is about But when you

see players routinely hitting

hundreds of free games and

walking away from a bonus

with several hundred dollars

with wagers that are less than a

dollar yoursquoll get it too Be pre-

pared to walk away from this

slot if it isnrsquot treating you right

because itrsquos very volatile Try a

bit of your bankroll to see if the

machine is ldquohotrdquo and if itrsquos not

move on $

The Master List

Bally Technologies

Fast Hits Double Gold Gauchos Gold Gold

Rush Hidden Paradise Hot Hot Habanero

Quick Hit Black Gold Free Game Fever Quick

Hit Platinum Triple Blazing 7s Quick Hit Tri-

ple Blazing 7rsquos Free Game Fever Royal Eagle

Run with the Pack Takes the Cake Temple of

Mystery Texas Dice Wild Encounters Wild

Stripes

IGT

Back To The Future Black Orchid Candy Bars

Cats and Dogs Diamond of Athens Fast Hits

Triple Double Hot Peppers Fast Hits Triple Dia-

monds Footloose Goddess of Desire Goddess of

Gold Gold Bar 7s Hot Roll Super Times Pay

Hot Roll Triple Double Diamond Hotsy Totsy

Huevocartoon In Bloom Lady Swan Lovely

Outlaws Lucky Horse Pets Splitting Hares Su-

matran Storm Vanishing Act Woolly Mammoth

Konami Gaming

China Mystery China Shores China Shores 4-5

China Shores Boosted Dragons Law Dynasty of

Gold Glittering Pyramids Jumpinrsquo Jalapenos

Lion Festival Mystical Ruins Rawhide Bonus

Ladies Solstice Celebration Sparkling Twilight

Treasure Voyage Wealth of the Orient

WMS Gaming

Bier Haus Black Knight II Colossal Wizards

Country Girl Enchanted Darkness Exotic Treas-

ures Fallen Angels Fire Island Fire Queen a

Double Money Burst Great Tutankhamens

Mysteries Hercules Mr Hydes Wild Ride

Mystical Bayou Napoleon amp Josephine Nep-

tunes Quest a Double Money Burst Nile Lotus

Pirate Ship Queen of the Wild Towers of the

Temple Treasures of Machu Picchu

CASINO DINING

28 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

ining in the desert encompasses all manner of cuisine ranging from Five Star

to Fast Food with a growing trend toward traditional tastes To satisfy the

latter the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe offers its Desert Rain Cafeacute in Sells

Orsquoodham history is replete with references to seasonal farming that took advantage of

Southern Arizonarsquos generally sparse rainfall ldquoIrsquoitoi Elder Brother of Tohono Orsquoodham

legend provided everything the Desert People needed to survive including a wide varie-

ty of wild and cultivated foodsrdquo according to the cafeacute webpage ldquoThese foods and food

traditions have sustained the Orsquoodham people and culture for countless generationsrdquo

Recognizing 21st century status a Yes magazine article by Gabriel Thompson put it this

way ldquoThe destruction of the Orsquoodham food system wasnrsquot only about food it was about

culture --- exchanging a local diet for an existence reliant on processed food Millennia of

food independence became dependence in a matter of decadesrdquo

D

By Lee Allen

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 29

CASINO DINING

Cholla buds from the buckhorn staghorn and pencil cacti will

run their course before being replaced by the June fruiting of

the giant saguaro to make jams jellies and even wine and in its

own turn the deep red juicy-sweet fruits of the prickly pear

which will show up in August Just one example of the seasonal

rotation of traditional edibles found in the desert --- and at the

Desert Rain Cafeacute

So now you know whatrsquos cooking --- but where did it come

from Thatrsquos where TOCA the non-profit Tohono Orsquoodham

Community Action program comes in as sponsor of the New

Generation of Tohono Orsquoodham Farmers effort launched in

2011 TOCA manages both ends of the food chainhellipgrowing

crops in the field that end up at the Desert Rain Cafeacute

For the Orsquoodham probably the most famous of the Three Sisters

combination of cornsquashbeans would be the bean specifi-

cally the tepary (bawi) indigenous to the Sonoran Desert in

Arizona The staple of the Orsquoodham diet is heat resistant needs

little water to grow and does well in concert with other culti-

vated drought-resistant crops like 60-day corn None-the-less

despite their dependence on the tepary cultivation waned In

less than a century the nearly food self-sufficient Orsquoodham

went from an annual 1frac12 million pounds of beans to a miserly

few hundred pounds and fields began to lay fallow

Until TOCA stepped in to begin replanting traditional crops

with seeds provided by Native SeedsSEARCH a Tucson-based

seed bank Today a 125-acre farm exists near the USMexico

border harvesting tons of beans and corn as well as squash and

melon supporting TOCArsquos message that when respected and

cultivated land considered sacred can create healthy traditional

foodstuffs

A smaller grow-out farm south of Mission San Xavier Del Bac is

run by the San Xavier Cooperative Association ldquoWhen the farm

originally began one of the basic efforts was raising crops to

keep people aliverdquo says Propagation Manager Ciersquona Schaefli

Now that growth rates have improved a farm store offers certi-

fied naturally-grown traditional native crops --- everything

from alfalfa beans and peas to corn meal and flour as well Orsquoo-

dham yellow watermelon big squash (Hal) and Irsquoitoi onions

The reintroduction of traditional native foods in schools and the

community as a whole ldquois about reintegration of cultural and

health benefits a return of the wonderful flavors of these tradi-

tional foods and part of a larger movement toward health and

wellnessrdquo says Chef Votto ldquoWersquore proud to be a part of this

reinvigorationrdquo $

But now anyone with a hunger for the traditional and tasty can

whet their appetite with contemporary Orsquoodham cuisine billed

as ldquotraditional delicious and healthyrdquo

In a menu as creative as the cuisine itself Monday through Fri-

day edible options include breakfast (Morning Dew) entrees

(Monsoons) side dishes (Whirlwinds) beverages (Flash

Floods) and daily specials (Cloud Bursts)

Cafeacute Manager Brian Hendricks will point out the cafeacutersquos mantra

that ldquoeach dish contains at least one traditional Tohono Orsquoo-

dham food such as cholla buds protein-rich tepary beans or

saguaro fruit syrup Sometimes we prepare them as our people

have for generations and sometimes they are served in new

waysrdquo

The flavors of the desert are not only rich and delicious de-

signed to excite and satisfy the palette traditional foods are also

healthy Mesquite flour olive oil and the sweet syrup of agave

are used to help regulate blood sugar levels and manage diabe-

tes

Taking advantage of historic and currently cultivated possibili-

ties such as sweet Indian corn beans lentils squash and mel-

ons as well as beans from the mesquite tree and fruits off the

saguaro cactus menus are subject to change

Aside from standard items like tepary bean and short rib stew

hummus made from tepary beans or prickly pear chicken

wraps and glazed pork ribs the kitchen staff gets challenged as

seasons change and supplies vary ldquoPeople from all over the

world come to our cafeacute to try our unique foods knowing they

canrsquot find anything like this anywhere elserdquo says Hendricks

ldquoThe cholla bud (Ciolim) harvest takes place in the spring and

we will be featuring these in many preparations including the

ever-popular cholla bud citrus salad and our cholla bud pico de

gallordquo says Consulting Chef Mary Paganelli Votto ldquoBecause we

make every effort to showcase seasonal food options our week-

ly springtime specials may feature quiche pasta or sauteacutes that

all utilize the delicious cholla budsrdquo

For the uninitiated taste buds the rich in calcium fruit of the

cholla (more calcium in a 4-ounce serving than in a glass of

milk) is one of the earliest crops of a new season and offers a lot

of culinary versatility It can be dried pickled ground or fro-

zen and then added to salads stews salsas chiles and stir fry

Its taste has been likened to a cross between asparagus and

broccoli

The Desert Rain Cafeacute is located in the Tohono Plaza on Main Street in Sells Arizona

Their phone number is 5203834918 and their website is desertraincafecom

The cafeacute is open Monday through Friday from 630am to 3pm

30 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

TRIBAL NEWS

lthough spring doesnrsquot officially arrive until mid-

March the weather warms quickly in Arizona desert

country allowing Native American events to get un-

derway early Two such annual festivities are planned in Febru-

ary and March with a welcome mat out for visitors

The 24th annual World Championship Hoop Dance competition

will be held at Heard Museum in Phoenix on February 8-9

Starting with a Grand Entry procession on opening morning

and concluding with an awards presentation on the afternoon of

Day Two competitors will be hooping it up non-stop Hoop

dancing is story telling and whether or not the story is a capti-

vating one depends a lot on the talents of the storyteller and the

number of hoops put into play (anywhere from one to 50) But

itrsquos not the number of hoops involved that is impressive itrsquos

what the dancers do with them

A ldquoWe look for rhythm and timing and how well the dancers co-

ordinate with the drumrdquo says judge Victor Bob ldquoWe watch for

speed precision creativity and showmanship --- lots of things

going on simultaneously Things donrsquot have to be absolutely

perfect as long as the dance is completed all the hoops brought

into the competition are used nothing gets dropped and the

hoop forms donrsquot fall apart before the end of the songrdquo

Not only do judges look for the obvious they also consider the

intangibles like how well the crowd reacts to a particular per-

formerrsquos moves like those of last yearrsquos 6-year-old old Rito

Lopez (PimaApache) from Salt River Arizona Another crowd

favorite who proved that hoop dancing wasnrsquot just for the

younger crowd was Jones Benally (Navajo) an award-winning

performer now in his 90s who has been a hoop dancer for more

than 75 years

And Pow Wows By Lee Allen

World Championship Hoop Dance Competition at the Heard Museum

TRIBAL NEWS

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 31

The origin of hoop dancing varies according to whatever histor-

ical reference is consulted Some claim the people of Taos Pueb-

lo in New Mexico were the first to perform with dancers passing

through a 24-inch diameter circular willow hoop Others insist

the expressive performances began with the Anishinaabe cul-

ture in which the dancer became a counselor with the hoops

representing circles that return the responsibility of problems

back to their creator

Some indigenous peoples use hoop dancing as a part of healing

ceremonies designed to restore balance and harmony in the

world with holy men regarding the circles as sacred claiming

that visions may be seen within the hoops

The first World Hoop Dance Competition took place at the New

Mexico State Fair in 1991 with the venue moving to Heard Mu-

seum the following year ldquoThe event is a way to get up close and

personal with a truly unique Native American sportrdquo says

Debra Krol (XolonSalinan) ldquoThe rules are simple the dancers

accessible and with more than 70 performers coming from all

over the US and Canada you get to see a lot of different native

culturesrdquo

A few miles further down Interstate 10 and a month later mem-

bers of the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe San Xavier District will pre-

sent their 32nd annual Wak pow wow ldquoItrsquos always the second

weekend in March (this year March 8-9)rdquo says long-time pow

wow committee chairman Philbert Bailey Begun in 1982 as a

small social event to raise funds it has grown in popularity with

both participants and spectators and is now publicized as Tuc-

sonrsquos largest gathering of American Indians ldquoWe share some of

our cultural traditions with those who visit and donrsquot really care

how many people show up as long as they all have a good

timerdquo says Bailey ldquoOur pow wow is well attended by Native

Americans who live by and like to compete as well as non-

natives who want to find out a bit more about who we arerdquo

This yearrsquos event will begin with a Saturday morning audience

presentation of traditional dancing by San Xavier District danc-

ers followed by gourd dancing that leads up to a noon Grand

Entry procession The ever popular crowd pleaser of Tiny Tot

dancers (from those just able to walk to 5 years old) starts the

full day of pageantry that includes intertribal dances couples

exhibition teen elder and womenrsquos dancing ldquoWe looked at a

lot of other pow wows in the West to see how they were being

conducted and then we incorporated what we thought were the

best ideas into our own gathering which now offers a combina-

tion of pageantry fun and lots of dance competitionrdquo Bailey

says

Adding some uniqueness to this particular pow wow a Waila

band will kick off the second day of performances Competition

offers cash prizes for the top three performers in each category

with prize amounts being determined by gate revenue ldquoSome

dancers travel the pow wow circuit and compete as their way of

earning a livingrdquo Bailey says Other events on Day Two involve

two-step team and hoop dancing

A variety of food booths are located between the parking lot

and the pow wow grounds at Mission San Xavier Del Bac

[White Dove of the Desert] and the sights and smells of mes-

quite fires cooking Indian tacos red and green chili burros and

several versions of fry bread are hard to pass by

ldquoNobody needs to go away hungryrdquo Bailey says ldquoIn addition

to things to eat Indian vendors will be selling jewelry bead-

work drums kachina dolls painted art T-shirts --- all authentic

hand-made Indian crafts not stuff made in Chinardquo One of the

most popular attractions for kids is the chance to get their faces

painted

Once the dancing dust has settled Bailey and his committee

members will take a break until the fall when theyrsquoll start plan-

ning for an even bigger 2015 event --- always on the second

weekend in March

More information on the February 8-9 Phoenix hoop dancing

can be found online at heardorghoop Additional details on the

March 8-9 Tucson Wak pow wow can be found on their website

at waknetorg $

Heard Museum located at 2301 N Central Avenue Phoenix

Baskets and other Indian crafts for sale at the Wak pow wow

32 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO GOLF

Apache Stronghold

he Apache Stronghold Golf Club located at Apache Gold Casi-

no Resort near Globe Arizona is an 18-hole par 72 high desert

golf course with a USGA rating of 746 and a USGA slope of

145 Opened in 1999 the 7519 yard-long course was designed by Tom

Doak and challenges golfers with natural features including desert

washes rolling topography and natural rugged bunkers The moun-

tain and desert vistas are panoramic and unspoiled At 3200 feet in

elevation the golfing experience is cooler than nearby Phoenix and

Tucson during the summer months and mild during the winter season

With five sets of tees to choose from this memorable course accommo-

dates serious to casual golfers The property also includes a driving

range and clubhouse

T

Superb Golf in the High Desert

CASINO GOLF

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 33

Apache Gold Casino Resort is currently offering a Golf amp

Game Package that lets you bring a non-golfer along for the

fun The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold

Best Western one round of golf at Apache Stronghold Golf

Club including a cart and range balls plus $10 promotional

credits for two for slot play at Apache Gold Casino In ad-

dition guests will receive two breakfast lunch and dinner

vouchers at Apache Grill and two drink coupons Weekday

rates start at $140 and weekends (and holidays) start at

$160

A second package available is their Golferrsquos Stay amp Play

Package where players can tee up at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club and then hit the jackpot at Apache Gold Casino

The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold Best

Western one round of golf per golfer at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club including cart and range balls $10 promotional

credits for slot play at Apache Gold Casino Each golfer

receives breakfast lunch and dinner vouchers at Apache

Grill and a drink coupon

Single occupancy weekday rates start at $110 with week-

ends and holidays at $130 Double occupancy weekday

rates are $176 and $196 on weekends and holidays Call

800APACHE8 or visit apache-gold-casinocom for more

information $

The Fourteenth Green At Apache Stronghold

The View From The Fifteenth Tee At Apache Stronghold

34 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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550+ slots bingo blackjack table

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36 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

LAUGHLIN NEVADA News

herersquos a lot going on at Harrahs Laughlin with definitely

something for everyone Dirk Arthur continues his suc-

cessful run at Harrahrsquos with his Wild Magic show February 4

through March 9 in the Fiesta Showroom Shows are every night

except Mondays Defending the Caveman returns to the Fiesta

Showroom March 29 through April 20 This is one comedy

show you donrsquot want to miss On April 26 yoursquoll want to catch

Los Lobos amp Los Lonely Boys With tickets starting at $24 yoursquoll

be sure to have an evening of great entertainment from two

great performers for one low price On June 14 funny man Jeff

Dunham arrives with his

Disorderly Conduct Tour for

a night of laughs

Harrahrsquos Laughlin is also

hosting a big $20000 Poker

Tournament that is open to

the public the weekend of

March 14-16 The winner

receives a $10000 WSOP

seat or $8000 in cash The

entry fee is $200 and room

rates start at only $59 per night with the buy-in

Every Sunday in March through April 20 Harrahrsquos Laughlin

presents Wheel of Fortune Super Spin Sundays Players have a

one in five chance of winning a prize including free slot play

reward credits dining credits or a gift

Did you know that Harrahs Laughlin is

home to plenty of Top Sizzling Slots Not

only did they recently install over 400

new games but they are also paying out

over $9 million every month So the next

time you visit if you are a fan of video

poker make sure to play the IGT Multi-

Denomination Triple PlayFive PlayTen

Play machines in the High Limit room or the

Video Poker Area If you prefer the slots

some of the hottest games on their floor

are Aristocratrsquos Buffalo Stampede near

the South Tower Aristocratrsquos Wonder 4

near the Beach Cafeacute and Ballyrsquos Quick

Hits also near the South Tower $

Harrahrsquos Laughlin Presents Entertainment Promotions amp Top Sizzling Slots

T

News LAUGHLIN NEVADA

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 37

ountry music icon and legend Willie Nelson returns to the

E Center Saturday March 29 for another extraordinary

concert Nelson is the creative genius behind historic recordings

like Crazy Hello Walls Red Headed Stranger and Stardust His

career has spanned six decades with a catalog of over 200 al-

bums Hes also earned every conceivable award and honor

bestowed upon a person in his profession In the last five years

alone he delivered ten new releases two of which received

Grammy nominations and a career-spanning box set He re-

leased his first novel and again headlined Farm Aid an event he

co-founded in 1985 all the while continuing to lobby against

horse slaughter and producing his own blend of biodiesel fuel

Nelson tours tirelessly climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III

(he rode his first two buses into the ground) taking his music

and fans on a seemingly endless journey to places that were

well worth the ride The concert starts at 730pm with tickets

starting at $45

C

WILLIE NELSON

amp FAMILY All American Country In The E Center

The Original Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters

The Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall

of Fame in 1987 with a string of big hits such as Charlie Brown Searchin

Youngblood Yakety Yak Little Egypt and many more Charlie Duncan joined Cornell

and became one of the Coasters Duncan carried on the tradition of vocal excel-

lence stage presence choreography and humor he shared with Gunter

The Legendary Monroe Powell amp The Platters Revue

The Platters were one of the top vocal groups of the 50s delivering smooth

stylized renditions of pop standards Their string of hits began in 1955 with Only

You and included four singles that reached 1 The Great Pretender My Prayer Twi-

light Time and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Monroe Powell is the best known lead singer

for the Platters for over 40 years

Bobby Hendrickrsquos Drifters

One of the great American doo-wop and RampBsoul vocal groups the Driftersrsquo

hits include There Goes My Baby Dance With Me This Magic Moment Save The

Last Dance For Me Some Kind Of Wonderful On Broadway Under The Boardwalk

Bobby Hendricks is the oldest surviving lead vocalist of the Drifters

Tickets are on sale at wwwedgewater-casinocom and at Edgewater Casino

Services $

Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters Monroe

Powell amp The Platters Revue Bobby

Hendrickrsquos Drifters E Center Dinner

Show set for February 28 March 1 amp

March 2 2014 Dinner will be served

at 6pm Nevada time Tickets starting

at just $55

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

38 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Apache Gold CasinomdashGlobe AZmdash8002722438

Cabaret Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands every weekend

Pavilion

Selena TributemdashMar 1

BlueWater CasinomdashParker AZmdash8882433360

Dig Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJsmdashDaily at 5pm

BlueWater Showroom

Leonardo da Vinci ExhibitionmdashNow-Apr 22

Kenny RogersmdashMar 22

Casino ArizonamdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom

Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)mdashFeb 7

Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)mdashFeb 21-22

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)mdashFeb 28-Mar 1

The Long Run Experience (The Eagles Tribute)mdashMar 7-8

Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)mdashMar 21-22

LAVation (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 28-29

The Arizona Room

Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country) - Mondays at 8pm

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashTuesdays at 6pm

Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashWednesdays at 6pm

Marley Taylor Band (Cover band)mdashSundays from 9pm to 1am

Casino Del SolmdashTucson AZmdash5208386506

Event Center

George LopezmdashFeb 14-15

Cliff Castle CasinomdashCamp Verde AZmdash8003817568

Dragonfly Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs

Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687

Events

Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm

La Vida Loca (Latin Music)mdashFr at 9pm

A variety of live music every Saturday night on the casino floor

Desert Diamond Casino ImdashTucson AZmdash8663329467

Monsoon Nightclub

Boots amp BeersmdashLive country music every Friday night

Noches CalientemdashSaturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music

Desert Diamond Casino IImdashSahuarita AZmdash8663329467

Sports Bar

Swinging TuesdaysmdashTuesdays 1ndash4pm

Karaoke NightmdashWednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden OldiesmdashThursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJsmdashFridays amp Saturdays

Diamond Center

Oh What A NightmdashFeb 8

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 22 (Rodeo Weekend)

Ron ldquoTater Saladrdquo WhitemdashMar 29

Doobie BrothersmdashApr 4

Gloria TrevimdashMay 3

Fort McDowell CasinomdashFort McDowell AZmdash8008433678

Mega Yard SalemdashFeb 22

Lucky 7 Saloon

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrahs Ak-Chin CasinomdashMaricopa AZmdash4808025000

The Lounge

Bella DonnamdashFeb 7 The HamptonsmdashFeb 8 B PlatinummdashFeb 14

The JJrsquosmdashFeb 15 Da VenturesmdashFeb 17 QuantummdashFeb 21 The

WalkensmdashFeb 22 Kenny CeteramdashFeb 28 Live DJmdashFeb31017amp24

Wild Wednesdays Noon to 4pm SwingtipsmdashFeb 5 Walkens

TriomdashFeb 12 Band Stand Shows 70rsquosmdashFeb 19 Western Fusion

TriomdashFeb 26

Hot Latin Nights 8pm to midnight on Thursdays fea tures Or-

chestra CalientemdashFeb 6 AzTexmdashFeb 20

Ladies Night on Monday nights

Hon-Dah CasinomdashPinetop AZmdash8009298744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom

Munday FundaymdashComedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home

of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once

in a while The east Tennessee native has an impressive track

record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the

country listener hes had six number one hits from his first

three albums from Watching You and These Are My People to

his most recent smashes Take A Back Road and Farmers

Daughter Through it all Rodney has always remained true to him-

self and constantly strives to evolve and find unique ways of

expressing himself through the music he puts out into the

world Though his new crop of songs has some edge and the

vocal energy may be amped up a notch Rodney is still the

same hardworking patriotic rock-solid country boy that fans

have grown to know and love since his debut with 2003s Hon-

esty Treena Parvello Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono Orsquoodham Gaming Enterprise said ldquoWersquore

very proud to once again partner with KIIM FM for a spectac-

ular rodeo weekend show Donrsquot miss Rodney Atkinsrsquo fantas-

tic Country soundrdquo

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

band will bring pop culture classics to life with their

authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

Paradise CasinomdashYuma AZmdash8887774946

Sharkyrsquos Bar amp Bites

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan CasinomdashWinterhaven CAmdash8777832426

Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

Legends In ConcertmdashFeb 19-23

George Thorogood amp The DestroyersmdashMar 1

Twin Arrows Navajo CasinomdashFlagstaff AZmdash8559468946

Featuring a variety of local regional amp headlining acts Call for info

Vee Quiva CasinomdashLaveen AZmdash8009464452

VQ Live

Featuring a variety of cover bands local amp regional acts Call for info

Event Center

JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

Little Joe y La FamiliamdashFeb 15

Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 15

Wild Horse Pass CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

The TemptationsmdashFeb 15-16

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

Vietnamese Lunar New Year ConcertDancemdashFeb 22

Yavapai CasinomdashPrescott AZmdash8007568744

Yavapai Cantina

Karaoke with Cruisinrsquo SusanmdashFr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

VIP players can participate In short Casino

Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

possible Thatrsquos certainly not a bad thing if

yoursquore thinking you want to participate in

after-hours bingo

Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

tained (what I believe to be) its most special

elementmdashits atmosphere The callers are just

as friendly as I remember The floor workers

are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

If you are like me and havenrsquot been in a

while trust me when I say yoursquore missing

out L8 Nite Bingo was always a blast but

now I can honestly say itrsquos better than ever

Visit casinoarizonacom for info on Casino

Arizonarsquos Bingo or call 4808507777 $

Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II

bullMusic DirectorOn-Air Host (3-7pm) for

KNRJ-FM 1011 The Beat

bullResident DJVJ for KTVK-3TV Friday 10am

bullHost of REDY Set Radio

bullOfficial Bum Squad DJ

bullDJ Vatican Member

bullFor more information on Ramses Ja visit his

website at ramsesjacom

L8 Nite Bingo Casino Arizona with host Corina

Corina DJing at KOOL 945 FM

Corina Hosting at L8 Nite Bingo

Corina amp DJ Kenji at Casino Arizonarsquos

L8 Nite Bingo Theme Nights

HOT DEALS Giveaways

42 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

3 Great Ways To Win

The packages are valid for any of the Renaissance Festivalrsquos

dates February 8-9 15-17 22-23 March 1-2 8-9 15-16 22-23

and 29-30 Itrsquos our way of saying ldquothank yourdquo for being the best

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By joining our community on Facebook yoursquoll be the first to

learn about new game installs casino events giveaways and

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Ask The Experts Magazine Giveaway

January 1 through December 31 2014

Monthly Drawings

Do you have a question for our staff of casino gaming industry

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(Complete rules for both giveaways available at azgamingguidecom)

o date we have given away well over $10000 in prizes

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Congratulations to our past winners of the lsquoBreak Away From

The Big Cityrsquo Giveaway

Sava S (Mesa) Kimberly D (Chino Valley) Sara H (Gilbert)

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and Mary Z (Safford)

Renaissance Tickets Facebook Giveaway

February 1 through February 28

Weekly Drawings

We are giving away 20 sets of four Renaissance Festival adult

admissions and a VIP parking pass every week (valued at $100)

T

44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

L I X R S L I T H N L U R U

L L H C A E P N D K G A L O

D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

L N V R D U S E E L A H O R

I C O E T N B H S F A C I I

S U P M R S T K C P R V E E

I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4AM Sunday to 4AM Monday

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01 Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy 70 5 mi E of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 619 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02 BlueWater Resort amp Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 523 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03 Buckyrsquos Casino 1500 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 309 Y Y Y

04 Casino Arizona 101 amp McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 919 Y Y Y

05 Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 1085 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298

07 Cliff Castle Casino amp Hotel I-17 Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y

08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

09 Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S Nogales Hwy Tucson 866-332-9467 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

10 Desert Diamond Casino II I-19 Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 685 Y

11 Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy 86 Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 55

12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

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We are bursting at the seams with new slots

Every month we receive information from many of Arizonarsquos casinos about all of

the new slots theyrsquove installed or plan to install This month was no exception

with Fort McDowell Casino and Hon-Dah Resort-Casino reporting massive addi-

tions to their slot floors Now especially is the perfect time to visit Hon-Dah Re-

sort-Casino Therersquos snow in the mountains and lots of hot action on the new slots

This issue has the scoop on exciting new slots by WMS Bally Aristocrat and

Aruze coming to casinos near you Plus gaming industry veteran Al Moe gives us

the inside scoop on Blackjack side bets Staff writer Lee Allen provides us with an

in-depth look at the Tohono Orsquoodhamrsquos Desert Rain Cafeacute and an article on upcom-

ing hoop dances and pow-wows Entertainment writer Ramses Ja returns for an

update to Casino Arizonarsquos L8 Nite Bingo As always we also give you the latest

information on gaming news hot deals entertainment bingo and so much more

Please visit us at facebook comArizonaGamingGuide 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 azgamingguidecom Let

me know what you think of our February issue and have fun

Cheers

Alexandra Lang

Editor-in-Chief

editorazgamingguidecom

Alexandra

VOLUME 06 bull ISSUE 02

PUBLISHER

Chris Houmlft

chrisazgamingguidecom

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Elizabeth Torma

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Alexandra Lang

editorazgamingguidecom

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Melanie Mueller

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Ramses Ja

Cindy Esquer

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You must be 21 or older to gamble Please play responsibly

Help is available at 1800NEXTSTEP or problemgamblingazgov

EDITORrsquoS NOTE

Your Authority On Everything Gaming

Arizonarsquos State Gaming Regulatory Agency

Arizona Department of Gaming

1110 W Washington Street Suite 450 Phoenix 85007

16027714263 or azgaminggov

Tribal Gaming Funded Problem Gambling Resource

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PLAYERS TALK QampA On Everything Gaming

06 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Q I always read your column for great tips etc but I

must disagree with an earlier column In a previous

magazine you attempted to dispel the myth that all

the slots are linked to a central computer which controls

payout based on various factors Well I just came from

a casino here in which bonus points were awarded dur-

ing certain hours When the starting time came all the

slots immediately went into the bonus counting with-

out any adjustment being made to the machines That

certainly proves that they are indeed connected to a cen-

tral computer system I dont have a problem with that

fact and am not sure why casinos dont want people to

understand that You still have to find the machine that

is ready to hit Thank you so much and keep up the

great column

Ron SteinriedemdashGlendale AZ

A Ron thanks for your kind words about our magazine and

thank you for writing in about slots being connected to central

computers

The Players Talk response we believe you are referring to dis-

cussed server based gaming Server based gaming is not al-

lowed in Arizona as it is not part of the Tribal-State Gaming

Compacts at this time Server based gaming is allowed in Neva-

da and in a few other states as well but not here This means

any single Class III slot machine in Arizona is not connected to

a central computer in order to control the outcome of any one

spin the payback percentage of the game the appearance of the

game and so on

A player tracking device mounted inside a slot machine is con-

nected to a central computer However the player tracking unit

does not influence the slotrsquos random number generator change

winning spins to losers alter the payback percentage of the slot

change game themes and so on

The scenario you describe must have involved your playerrsquos

club card being inserted into the slot machine during the par-

ticular hours where bonus points were awarded Without your

playerrsquos club card in the player tracking device in the slot ma-

chine you wouldnt have earned any bonus points right The

player tracking device is connected to a central computer in the

casino capable of many different functions None of those func-

tions alter the individual outcomes of the particular slot ma-

chine you choose to play

An analogy for this situation might be a video game console

connected to your TV along with a DVR connected to the inter-

net I can access the TVrsquos menu any time I want while playing

a video game I can make the blue water in the video game ap-

pear purple by adjusting the TVrsquos tint I can even program the

DVR to record the Super Bowl or order and download a movie

while I play my favorite racing game on the video game console

But as you know none of the actions described for the TV or

the DVR affect whatrsquos happening on the video game The situa-

tion with slots and player tracking devices is similar The slot

and the player tracking device behave independent of one anoth-

er Gaming regulations require it and independent lab testing

verifies that fact So the slot isnrsquot connected to a central com-

puter the player tracking device is You wonrsquot earn bonus

points without your card activating the player tracking device

Hopefully in elaborating on the distinction between server

based gaming player tracking devices and individual slot ma-

chines we have cleared up the fact that our earlier article is cor-

rect in stating that slot machines in Arizona are not connected

to a central computer that influences the fundamental random

operation of the slot machine

We hope you always find the machine that is going to hit when

you visit the casino and thanks for being our reader and fan

Q Many times [with] casino slots people are touching

rubbing and even hitting the machines Logically I

know that [the random number generator (RNG)] con-

trols the outcome of the bet So is all the machine inter-

action just superstition [I have the] same question with

pulling the handle (on machines that still have them)

And also how about the option to stop a slot Does that

change the outcome of the spin or will the machine do

what the machine will do no matter what

Barbara BeckmdashPhoenix AZ

A Barbara thank you very much for writing in with your

questions Many of our readers and fans have the same ques-

tions you do So wersquoll answer each in the order you asked to

avoid any confusion when reading our response

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

limited so we are unable to print every letter or e-mail we receive Please include your name and mailing address with all

correspondence Mail to Arizona Gaming Guide PO BOX 20636 Mesa AZ 85277 or E-mail to editorazgamingguidecom

QampA On Everything Gaming PLAYERS TALK

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 07

Does touching hitting rubbing pouring holy water on or

otherwise ldquoblessingrdquo a slot affect the outcome

Absolutely not The RNG controls the outcome of a slot ma-

chine Superstitious behaviors are just that superstitions

However our staff collectively believes that superstitions

ldquolucky charmsrdquo lucky routines and so on will positively influ-

ence a playerrsquos long run enjoyment entertainment and ldquoluckrdquo

with the slots

Obviously on a game like video poker where the player selects

which cards to hold and which to discard there is a defined

strategy in order to play a video poker game in the best way

Yet what cards are dealt from the top of the virtual deck is still

decided by the RNG

Does it make a difference if I pull the handle or press the

button on a slot machine

Absolutely not The handle (if available) and the spin button are

connected to the same circuit that initiates a spin Use the one

you feel ldquoluckiestrdquo using (Or use a combination of the two)

Does it make a difference if I stop the spin on a slot ma-

chine

Absolutely not Stopping the spin just fast forwards to the out-

come selected by the RNG Some of our staff members oversaw

the implementation of the stop spin feature on slot machines

while working for slot manufacturers so we can conclusively

(and with authority) state that this has no effect on your spin

In addition gaming regulations require that a stop spin feature

on a slot have no effect on outcomes and independent labs test

slot machines to verify they behave as required by the regula-

tions Rest assured that the stop spin feature only helps players

bet faster

Q How many casinos are there in Arizona My friend

says there are a lot I thought there were only like ten

Your help with this is appreciated

Lisa JmdashTucson AZ

Lisa your question is a valid one Many of us forget that there

are more casinos in Arizona than the ones closest to our front

door In fact there are 16 Tribes operating 23 Class III casinos

in the State Another 5 Tribes do not have casinos but have slot

machine rights they may lease to other Tribes One of Arizonarsquos

22 Tribes (the Hopi tribe) doesnrsquot have a gaming Compact You

can look at our Casino Directory on page 50 for more infor-

mation on each casino (Please note that the directory lists a

total of 24 casinos as one casino is technically in California

just West of Yuma Arizona) $

GREAT GAMES Table GamesmdashBlackjack

08 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Writer Al Moe has worked in the casino industry for many years

He has lived and worked in Las Vegas Reno and Lake Tahoe He

also attended the University of Nevada Reno He is an avid writer

and blogger author of ldquoVegas and the Mobmdashavailable at Amazon

He is also the proud father of four beautiful girls

ide bets and bonus bets are designed to increase the ex-

citement level of a casino game as well as increase the

profit a casino makes from each game If you play craps think of

the pass line bet which you make before shooting the dice as

the ldquostandardrdquo wager It has a small house edge of about 14

If you bet on the number eleven to roll thatrsquos a side bet and the

house has a much larger edgemdashup to 167 at some casinos

You wonrsquot find any live craps games in Arizona but you will

find video craps so stick with the passdonrsquot pass line and take

odds on your wager to keep the house edge down Make the

proposition bets like 2 3 11 12 and the hard-ways at your own

risk knowing the house edge is very high

Blackjack Side Bets

If you play blackjack good for you because the house edge is

also about 14 and if you follow proper basic strategy for

when to hit stand double down and split you reduce the

house edge to less than 1 Thatrsquos very good

On the other hand if you make a side bet like Perfect Charlie

Lucky Ladies or Royal Match keep in mind that while the wa-

ger can lead to a very large payoff (Lucky Ladies pays 1000-1

when you are dealt two queen of hearts and the dealer has a

blackjack) your overall cost for playing blackjack will increase

At Lucky Ladies the player makes their standard blackjack wa-

ger and places a wager from $1 to $25 in the side bet circle The

player wins if their first two cards total 20 Even a $1 wager

pays pretty well when it hits

Lucky Ladies Payouts

4 to 1 or $4 if your first two cards total 20

9 to 1 or $9 if your first two cards total 20 and are the same suit

19 to 1 or $19 if your first two cards total 20 amp are exact matches

125 to 1 or $125 if your first two cards are both Queen of Hearts

1000 to 1 or $1000 if your first two cards are both Queen of

Hearts and the dealer has a blackjack

Those high payoffs make the game very exciting but the house

edge is as high as 245 at Lucky Ladies Play it sparingly and

yoursquoll be fine If you are playing $1 a hand on the side bet your

overall cost is 25-cents each hand Thatrsquos similar to Perfect Char-

lie

If you play Perfect Charlie you know you can win 300000 to 1

Thatrsquos exciting but most people play the game because they can

wager as little as $3 per hand plus 25-cents on the side bet Just

keep in mind that hitting the big one (2 3 4 5 7 suited in or-

der) is like hitting the Lotterymdashit doesnrsquot happen too often

Side bets are like candy Try a little once in a while and yoursquoll be

fine Too much and yoursquoll get a stomach ache $

S

By Al Moe

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 13

New Slots GREAT GAMES

Other New Slots At Fort

McDowell Casino

By IGT Back to the Future American Idol Superstar Avatar

Wyland Fast Hit Progressives Double Gold Fast Hit Pro-

gressives Triple Diamond Fast Hit Progressives Double Hot

Peppers

By Multimedia Moby Dick and Jackpot Factory

Bally Fever Hits Fort McDowell Casino lazing its way to the casino floor at Fort McDowell Casino

is Fireball II After Burn Presented on Ballyrsquos ALPHA 2 Pro

V22 with Digital Tower this inferno of entertainment takes player-

favorite Fireball and adds even more fuel to the fire This title

brings the heat with three bonus wheel features ndash the Credit

Wheel Free Game Wheel and Jackpot Wheel Offering one of

Ballyrsquos best play mechanics with Game-in-Game plus the power of

an enormous wide-area progressive on Ballyrsquos Cash Connection

link Fireball II After Burn will ignite and maintain player ex-

citement just like the original

Several other new Bally games are also now available for play at

Fort McDowell Casino including Prizeball Playboy and Roll the

Bones Prizeball Playboy harkens back to Ballyrsquos pinball roots This

unique slot game not only contains a Free Games Bonus and a

Progressive Jackpot but also the Prizeball Bonus which means

tons of pinball-style action without the tilt

Mr Lucky puts the dice in the hands of players in Roll the

Bones on Ballyrsquos new ALPA Pro V2232 platform The Bones

featuring Mr Lucky and his skeleton band-mates takes players

B

on a rousing ride This game offers Ballyrsquos U-Roll play mechanic

where players get to touch the screen and ldquoroll the bonesrdquo for

credit awards and a Free Game feature There is also a three

level progressive to be won as well The spooky and spectacular

animations and music combine for one of the most entertaining

gaming experiences available

While visiting Fort McDowell Casino make sure to check out

these other exciting new Bally games that have just hit the floor

recently Jackpot Empire Quick Hit 24 Karat Quick Hit Las Vegas

Moon Goddess and Oceanrsquos Glory $

14 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

GREAT GAMES New Slots Coming Soon

oin the creepy eccentric cast of the Beetlejuice characters in an all-new

strange and unusual slot experience by WMS Gaming The 9x6 interface

stretches across the 32rdquo LCDs of the Gamefield xD cabinet vividly displaying

oversized symbols which if lined up may award up to a 10X multiplier

In the base game any character symbols that land flush on reels 1 and 3 will trig-

ger the ldquoPerfect Match Multiplierrdquo feature where a glowing frame extends across

all 6 reels If the character symbol lands exactly within the Perfect Match Multipli-

er frame the symbols combine to form a larger symbol to create more valuable

line pays potentially awarding a multiplier

But that is not all 3 Beetlejuice symbols trigger the ldquoWheel Spinrdquo awarding one of

four bonuses filled with movie clips oversized symbols multipliers and more

giving a whole new meaning to ldquoBeetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuicerdquo Make sure to

visit wwwyoutubecomwmsslots today for more information on this and other

unique gaming experiences Watch for this game to hit Arizona casinos soon $

J

Beetlejuice

By WMS Gaming

Beetlejuice trade amp copy Warner Bros Entertainment Inc (s14)

Did You Know bullMichael Keaton spent only two weeks filming his 17 minute part in the 15 hour film

bullBeetlejuicersquos name is said 15 times throughout the movie Barbara said it 8 times Juno said

it 2 times and Lydia said it 5 times bullThe title character Beetlejuice is named for a bright red star in the constellation of Orion Betelgeuse bullLydiarsquos dress in the wedding scene was chosen to be bright red because of the rhyme that says ldquoMarried in red better off deadrdquo

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 15

layers will definitely be howling for

exciting games and prizes with Aruzersquos

latest Innovator game Howling Wolf This 5

reel 30 line 30 credit minimum bet stepper

has a low game volatility and will most likely

be installed in a penny denomination by casi-

no operators

Howling Wolf is mystified by exciting base and

bonus games The 2X Wild symbols multiply

the line wins by up to 4 times With 5 or more

Howling Bonus symbols be prepared for the

howling wolf will herald you to the ldquoMoon

Prize Selectionrdquo Your chance of hunting

great credit awards while in the Moon Prize

Selection depends on the number of Bonus

symbols triggered during the ldquoHowling Bo-

nusrdquo Chase for more rewards during the

Free Games and multiply your prize with

additional Bonus symbols that appear when

the reels stop

With all these exciting game features that

include extra value-added randomly trig-

gered dancing reels and vibrant sounds and

graphics Howling Wolf will surely be a feast

for your senses

P

Howling Wolf

By Aruze Gaming

ristocratrsquos newest slot game The

Walking Dead based on AMCrsquos hit

TV series just started to go live in casinos

all across the country and will be coming

to Arizona soon

The Walking Dead slot game has a 75 credit

minimum bet and a 300 credit maximum

bet and is packed with clips from the

show unique features and an abundance

of bonus opportunities

Bonus features include ldquoReel Growthrdquo

where reels 2 3 4 and 5 will randomly

grow to a height of 5 6 or 7 high ldquoWild

Attackrdquo where random positions in Reel

Growth are replaced with Wilds ldquoThe

Horderdquo where horde reveals a winning

combination on the reels in Reel Growth

In ldquoAtlanta Wheel Bonusrdquo players win

credits jackpots CDC Wheel or Escape

from Atlanta Free Games In ldquoCDC

Wheelrdquo players can win credits multiple

prizes with the Grenade or trigger Walk-

er Bonus spins with a multiplier Players

win free games in ldquoEscape From Atlanta

Free Gamesrdquo and there is a Grand Jack-

pot that starts at $500000 Just like the

show Aristocrat has made sure this new

slot will keep players on the edge of their

seats

A

The Walking Dead

By Aristocrat

onamirsquos latest XTRA Reward slot game

theme is Kunoichirsquos Fortune It is a 5 reel

game with an XTRA Reward feature and a

free game event Maximum lines plus the

XTRA Reward bet which is 10 credits must

be played to be eligible for the feature Dur-

ing the XTRA Reward feature the third reel

will transform and display two symbols in

each reel If the same symbol appears on all

positions on the first reel then at least one of

the remaining reels will be randomly selected

and filled with that same symbol This fea-

ture increases the chances of earning credits

and triggering free games During the feature

game any 3 4 or 5 Mark symbols trigger 5

10 or 15 free games respectively All wins

during the free games are doubled and addi-

tional free games can be awarded Konami

fans are already familiar with the Balance of

Fortune feature where they can select to take a

credit prize instead of playing the free

games $

K

Kunoichirsquos Fortune

By Konami Gaming

New Slots Coming Soon GREAT GAMES

Bally TechnologiesmdashNew Slots Coming Soon GREAT GAMES

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 17

Itrsquos Time to

Roll the Bones By Riley Meredith

ust because wersquore slot players doesnrsquot mean we donrsquot

like the thrill of tumbling dice with the potential for a

big win combination Thatrsquos exactly what Ballyrsquos new

Roll the Bones game offers Delivered on the V2232 cabinet

where yoursquove played the likes of NASCAR and Michael Jackson

King of Pop Roll the Bones brings spooky and spectacular animations

and music to deliver one of the most entertaining gaming expe-

riences available

Roll the Bones is all about the dice During the base game individual

die may appear above the reels If two or more appear the ac-

tion begins The dice spin and if doubles of one through five are

rolled a full stack of Wild symbols appear on the corresponding

reel Up to two Wild reels may be awarded at any one time If

double sixes are rolled the U-Roll feature is awarded where you get

to touch the screen and ldquoroll the bonesrdquo yourself

In the U-Roll feature yoursquoll get three rolls where you can reach

out and ldquorollrdquo the dice on the screen Each roll results in a num-

ber with a corresponding multiplier on the tombstones that is

applied to your total bet Yoursquoll want to hit those doubles again

though as it awards the corresponding multiplier plus activates

the next highest jackpot level with max bet Double sixes award

the current jackpot and also activate the next highest jackpot if

applicable That means three double-six rolls award all three

jackpots in a single bonus

But letrsquos not stop yet as there are more bones to be rolled and

more credits to be won Three scattered Roll the Bones symbols

award five free games and 2X total credits bet After the fifth

free game an animated pair of dice is rolled by your skeleton

host and any total other than seven awards an additional free

spin If doubles are rolled after the fifth free game yoursquoll be

awarded a 1X multiplier up to a total of 5X When a seven is

cast the feature ends

Watch for Roll the Bones on casino floors and see if those dice

come up lucky for you

To learn more about this game and other exciting new Bally

products visit ballytechcom $

J

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 19

WINNING WAYS

t most casinos in particular

larger properties the place-

ment of slots is carefully

thought out all the way down to the

payback percentage How ldquolooserdquo or

how ldquotightrdquo a slot is set when first

brought onto the floor is not a hap-

hazard decision for the Slot Depart-

ment executives and GMrsquos office

As soon as a casino is big enough say

over 750 machines casino executives

put significant thought into how their

property is laid out As a result the

patrons respond to their design by

having high or low traffic volume

areas which is frequently based on

desirable and undesirable amenities

the casino property offers like restau-

rants an entertainment venue etc

Casinos always want to maximize

revenues out of every slot in the casi-

no at all times For this reason slots in

high volume traffic areas near an

attractive amenity (Zone A) like the

buffet will see a lot of play Games

with a lot of play are a goldmine for

the casino These games can be set

ldquotightrdquo with high maximum bets and

use math models with extreme ups

and downs to their game play as

theyrsquoll get play regardless of their

settings

At the opposite end of the spectrum is

an area of the casino where traffic

volume is low and there is nothing

attracting players to the surrounding

area (Zone B) For example a dark

corner near a few blackjack tables

where visitors might be bothered by

the rowdy antics of someone who just

watched the dealer draw to 21 Logi-

cally the casino has to approach slots

in this area differently than those in

Zone A In order to keep the numbers

up in Zone B the slots have to be low-

er risk at lower max bets and set

ldquolooserrdquo in order to keep players in

the area playing longer and coming

back on their next trip

Then there are the middle ground

areas That is sections of the casino

with high foot traffic volume with

unappealing attractions (Zone C) or

an area with an attractive destination

but with low traffic volume (Zone D)

Slots in Zone C have a low wager

medium game play and tend to be set

ldquotightrdquo to capture a playerrsquos impulse

to play on a whim Slots in Zone D

usually have a low bet medium game

play and are set ldquolooserdquo to keep play-

ers in the area

Next time you visit a casino be ob-

servant of what zone (A B C or D)

you might be in Yoursquoll have to ob-

serve the traffic volume and the loca-

tion of amenities and then come to a

conclusion about how ldquolooserdquo or

ldquotightrdquo the slots might be before you

sit down and play $

A By Lana Hartman

(Reprinted from V4Issue2 due to reader feedback)

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 21

GAMING NEWS

San Carlos Apache Tribe Doubles Down

On New Casino

he San Carlos Apache Tribe owners and operators of

Apache Gold Casino Resort near Globe Arizona are

planning to add a second casino to their collection of

tribal enterprises The proposed new casino will be located on

the San Carlos Reservation in the Aravaipa area on Arizona

Highway 77 at mile marker 127 roughly two miles south of

Dudleyville Arizona The location is at the southernmost part

of the San Carlos Reservation and is approximately 65 miles

north of downtown Tucson and 100 miles southeast of down-

town Phoenix

T Plans for the new Apache Sky Casino on the 230 acre site now

include the construction of a 25 to 30 thousand square foot tem-

porary facility housing about 500 slots 12 card tables 6 poker

tables a restaurant and a lounge Projections forecast the new

casino will generate about 200 construction jobs and around 500

permanent jobs once the facility opens for business The San

Carlos Apache Tribe is looking forward to bringing another

gaming facility to the Arizona community and expects to break

ground in May of 2014 The Apache Sky Casino should be ready

to open in March of 2015 $

22 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

GAMING NEWS

overnor Jan Brewer appointed Daniel H Bergin as

the new Director of the Arizona Department of

Gaming on December 11 2013 ldquoIn addition to a

strong understanding of Arizona gaming issues Mr

Bergin brings an extensive legal background in both state and

private practicerdquo said Governor Brewer ldquoHis service as Interim

Director has made for a smooth and effective transition within

the Department and I am confident he will successfully contin-

ue to carry out the agencyrsquos dutiesrdquo

Mr Bergin has been with the Department of Gaming since 2009

acting as Interim Director since September 2013 He previously

served as Deputy Director where he managed the Administra-

tion and Compliance Division In that role he supervised divi-

sion managers and supervisors oversaw the Departmentrsquos

budgeting accounting human resources IT and gaming com-

pliance matters developed and submitted the Departmentrsquos

yearly budget strategic plan and appropriation requests

among other responsibilities

As Agency Counsel for the Department of Gaming Mr Bergin

was responsible for general agency legal research advice and

representation on issues concerning the Arizona Tribal-State

Compact Arizona gaming laws employment related matters

general litigation and more

Prior to joining the Department of Gaming Mr Bergin served

as the Associate General Counsel for Arizona State University

(2004-2009) Assistant Attorney General for the Administrative

LawCivil Division (1995-2004) Assistant General Counsel for

First Interstate Bank of Arizona (1992-1995) and Associate

Attorney for Tarkington OrsquoConnor amp OrsquoNeill (1991-1992) and

Jennings Strouss amp Salmon (1988-1991)

Daniel Bergin has been licensed to practice law in the State of

Arizona since 1988 He graduated from Arizona State Universi-

ty College of Law (1988) and received a Bachelor of Science in

Business Administration (Finance and Banking) (1985)

Mr Bergin replaces outgoing Director Mark Brnovich who left

in September 2013 $

G

Daniel Bergin Is Appointed New Gaming Director By Governor Jan Brewer

ARIZONA LOTTERY Winners

24 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Cindy Esquer

Sal

Lo

Bra

cco

$50000 Money Multiplier Bonus $52000 Weekly Winnings

Mar

y Ja

ne

Rap

pley

ea

hen the Lottery vending machine would not accept the

selection slip he tried to put into its slot Sal Lo Bracco

asked the clerk to refund the $5 hersquod put into the machine The

clerk informed him that the machine does not give refunds So

Sal went back to the machine and randomly selected a $5 Mon-

ey Multiplier Bonus Scratchers His wife was mad at him because she

plays all the time and she wanted him to buy her favorite game

Sal scratched the ticket at home and couldnrsquot believe it when the

$50000 amount was revealed He said ldquoItrsquos probably a good

thing I didnrsquot scratch it in the store Irsquom sure after seeing how

much Irsquod won I probably would have been in a complete state

of shockrdquo Because he wanted to be reassured the ticket was a

winner he called the Lottery office to be sure he had played it

correctly He had

The timing of this win is great He recently quit his job to start a

small manufacturing company and this money will be put into

the new business

The winning ticket was purchased at Fryrsquos Marketplace 3949 E

Chandler Blvd Phoenix

W sing significant family dates Mary Jane Rappleyea of

Phoenix has regularly purchased two lines for each of the

Weekly Winnings drawings For some unknown reason shersquod never

bothered to purchase it previously although she purchased all

of the other Arizona Lottery draw games She finally decided to

make the game ldquopart of the family of games I playrdquo

When Mary checked her numbers against those listed in the

newspaper she very calmly walked into her husbandrsquos office

pointed to the newspaper then to the ticket she was holding

and asked him to check the numbers He checked them and

said ldquoIt looks as though you have a winning ticketrdquo At that

point Mary signed the back of the ticket and had him take it to

the store to confirm she was indeed a $52000 winner

Mary has already told her family and as her husband said ldquothe

immediate worldrdquo The couple plan to share some of their win-

nings with their family fix a few things around the house and

save the rest

The winning ticket was purchased at a retailer at 1605 E Bell

Road Phoenix

U

$50000 Coffee Break Crossword ndrew Watson a Surprise resident was relieved when he

discovered his $50000 win on Coffee Break Crossword He

always purchases his Scratchers and The Pick tickets at the same

store and plans on giving the clerk that sold him the winning

ticket a nice tip

Before he was certain of his win he wrote down all the words

he thought hersquod matched and compared them to the ticket

Then he took a picture of the ticket with his phone and sent it to

his fianceacute She texted back ldquoUnrealrdquo In addition to paying bills

hersquoll be getting married in March and wants to put a down pay-

ment on a house

The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K 11339 W Bell

Rd Surprise $

A

An

drew

Wat

son

For more information on the Arizona Lottery please visit their website at wwwarizonalotterycom For winning numbers call (480) 829-7425 in Phoenix or (520)

325-9141 in Tucson All other areas in Arizona call 1-800-499-3798

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 25

For more information on the Arizona Lottery visit their website at arizonalotterycom

For the winning numbers call 4808297425 in Phoenix or 5203259141 in Tucson All

other areas in Arizona call 18004993798

Hints amp Tips ARIZONA LOTTERY

f you purchase a Lucky Life Scratcher from the Arizona

Lottery in the near future absolutely donrsquot throw it away if it

wasnrsquot a winner

The Arizona Lottery is once again adding value to all losing

Scratchers by hosting four Lucky Life Second Chance drawings

In essence a losing ticket can still turn into a winner if players

register their non-winning Lucky Life Scratchers online

Players can visit azlotteryplayerscirclecomluckylife and click

on the ldquoRegistrationLoginrdquo link Once the seventeen digit al-

phanumeric code on the ticket is entered players are registered

for all four of the second chance drawings Regardless if itrsquos a

$1 $2 $5 or $10 Lucky Life Scratcher there are four drawings

for each one of the games

All entries must be performed online and players need to be

aware that they can enter more than one non-winning Scratcher

but are only eligible to win one prize per drawing per game So

to increase your chances of winning register for the drawing $

I Drawing Date Game Prizes

May 15 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

October 16 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

March 19 2015 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

To Be Determined $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$500 1-$2500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$10000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$50000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$100000

Maximize The Chances Of Winning Play The Lucky Life Second Chance Drawing

26 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

on-Dah Resort-Casino and Conference Center is set to

host their 12th annual White Mountains Winter

Games 2014 that includes Sled Dog Races and Winter-

Fest during the last weekend in February The Sled Dog Races

start at Sunrise Ski Resort on Saturday morning at 9am with the

Finals held on Sunday at 9am as well After the Finals the Kids

Races will be held WinterFest begins at Noon on Saturday and

includes a Chili amp Salsa Cook-off the White Mountain Dog

Show the Dog Weight Pull Competition live music by Apache

Spirit food (Indian tacos) beverages vendors Phoenix area

radio personality Dave Pratt as the event MC and much more

This celebration of Winter is not to be missed and is well worth

the weekend trip into the White Mountainsmdashespecially because

the Slot Department at Hon-Dah casino has been working hard

to get a large number of brand new slot machines up and run-

ning before Winter Games 2014 heats up This is the second

large influx of new slots to Hon-Dah in a short amount of time

So get your bankrolls ready and plan your next road trip up to

Hon-Dah in the White Mountains to play all the hot new slots

The brand new games are from four different slot manufactur-

ers including Bally IGT Konami and WMS so you wonrsquot worry

about a lack of diversity Players can choose from entertaining

games like Back to the Future or Footloose by IGT or get down

to business with Ballyrsquos numerous Quick Hit games Konamirsquos

China Shores series or one of our personal favorites WMSrsquo Mr

Hydersquos Wild Ride

When you put everything together Hon-Dah is ready for some

serious slot action before during and after Winter Games 2014

Instead of trying to discuss every slot they installed we thought

wersquod look at the long list of new slots we obtained and tell you

which games wersquod definitely play as soon as we walked

through the doors The entire list of new games is on the next

page but we felt it was important to highlight three games as

our standouts based on our research and our own personal ex-

periences Our top three ldquoMust Playrdquo games from the list of new

slots at Hon-Dah are Quick Hit China Shores and Mr Hydersquos

Wild Ride

H

By Lana Hartmann

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 27

Any Quick Hits by Bally

Great bonus hit frequency It is

very easy to hit a bonus with a

small bankroll The free games

are great Plus the multi-level

progressive with the Quick Hit

symbols is a fantastic add-on to

the game The lower jackpots

hit often and it is not uncom-

mon to hit jackpots and bonus-

es back to back Remember the

only way to win any of the

jackpots is to play max bet so

if thatrsquos not your style try a

different game Play these slots

at max bet only or move on to

something else

Mr Hydersquos Wild Ride by WMS

This game grows on all of us

more and more every time we

play it When you get 4 bonus

symbols on the first reel the

remaining reels re-spin for

additional bonus symbols You

need 5 bonus symbols to trig-

ger but you can get up to 20

symbols on screen for up to 60

free games The free games

allow the bonus symbols to not

only lock but add one free spin

and turn wild for the remain-

ing free games There are some

great bonus wins to be made

on this game and you donrsquot

wait long for a bonus either

Any China Shores by Konami

OK we all know how popular

this brand of Konami game is

so it comes as no surprise that

we chose this slot as one of our

favorites right You have to

try these games several times

to truly understand what all of

the fuss is about But when you

see players routinely hitting

hundreds of free games and

walking away from a bonus

with several hundred dollars

with wagers that are less than a

dollar yoursquoll get it too Be pre-

pared to walk away from this

slot if it isnrsquot treating you right

because itrsquos very volatile Try a

bit of your bankroll to see if the

machine is ldquohotrdquo and if itrsquos not

move on $

The Master List

Bally Technologies

Fast Hits Double Gold Gauchos Gold Gold

Rush Hidden Paradise Hot Hot Habanero

Quick Hit Black Gold Free Game Fever Quick

Hit Platinum Triple Blazing 7s Quick Hit Tri-

ple Blazing 7rsquos Free Game Fever Royal Eagle

Run with the Pack Takes the Cake Temple of

Mystery Texas Dice Wild Encounters Wild

Stripes

IGT

Back To The Future Black Orchid Candy Bars

Cats and Dogs Diamond of Athens Fast Hits

Triple Double Hot Peppers Fast Hits Triple Dia-

monds Footloose Goddess of Desire Goddess of

Gold Gold Bar 7s Hot Roll Super Times Pay

Hot Roll Triple Double Diamond Hotsy Totsy

Huevocartoon In Bloom Lady Swan Lovely

Outlaws Lucky Horse Pets Splitting Hares Su-

matran Storm Vanishing Act Woolly Mammoth

Konami Gaming

China Mystery China Shores China Shores 4-5

China Shores Boosted Dragons Law Dynasty of

Gold Glittering Pyramids Jumpinrsquo Jalapenos

Lion Festival Mystical Ruins Rawhide Bonus

Ladies Solstice Celebration Sparkling Twilight

Treasure Voyage Wealth of the Orient

WMS Gaming

Bier Haus Black Knight II Colossal Wizards

Country Girl Enchanted Darkness Exotic Treas-

ures Fallen Angels Fire Island Fire Queen a

Double Money Burst Great Tutankhamens

Mysteries Hercules Mr Hydes Wild Ride

Mystical Bayou Napoleon amp Josephine Nep-

tunes Quest a Double Money Burst Nile Lotus

Pirate Ship Queen of the Wild Towers of the

Temple Treasures of Machu Picchu

CASINO DINING

28 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

ining in the desert encompasses all manner of cuisine ranging from Five Star

to Fast Food with a growing trend toward traditional tastes To satisfy the

latter the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe offers its Desert Rain Cafeacute in Sells

Orsquoodham history is replete with references to seasonal farming that took advantage of

Southern Arizonarsquos generally sparse rainfall ldquoIrsquoitoi Elder Brother of Tohono Orsquoodham

legend provided everything the Desert People needed to survive including a wide varie-

ty of wild and cultivated foodsrdquo according to the cafeacute webpage ldquoThese foods and food

traditions have sustained the Orsquoodham people and culture for countless generationsrdquo

Recognizing 21st century status a Yes magazine article by Gabriel Thompson put it this

way ldquoThe destruction of the Orsquoodham food system wasnrsquot only about food it was about

culture --- exchanging a local diet for an existence reliant on processed food Millennia of

food independence became dependence in a matter of decadesrdquo

D

By Lee Allen

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 29

CASINO DINING

Cholla buds from the buckhorn staghorn and pencil cacti will

run their course before being replaced by the June fruiting of

the giant saguaro to make jams jellies and even wine and in its

own turn the deep red juicy-sweet fruits of the prickly pear

which will show up in August Just one example of the seasonal

rotation of traditional edibles found in the desert --- and at the

Desert Rain Cafeacute

So now you know whatrsquos cooking --- but where did it come

from Thatrsquos where TOCA the non-profit Tohono Orsquoodham

Community Action program comes in as sponsor of the New

Generation of Tohono Orsquoodham Farmers effort launched in

2011 TOCA manages both ends of the food chainhellipgrowing

crops in the field that end up at the Desert Rain Cafeacute

For the Orsquoodham probably the most famous of the Three Sisters

combination of cornsquashbeans would be the bean specifi-

cally the tepary (bawi) indigenous to the Sonoran Desert in

Arizona The staple of the Orsquoodham diet is heat resistant needs

little water to grow and does well in concert with other culti-

vated drought-resistant crops like 60-day corn None-the-less

despite their dependence on the tepary cultivation waned In

less than a century the nearly food self-sufficient Orsquoodham

went from an annual 1frac12 million pounds of beans to a miserly

few hundred pounds and fields began to lay fallow

Until TOCA stepped in to begin replanting traditional crops

with seeds provided by Native SeedsSEARCH a Tucson-based

seed bank Today a 125-acre farm exists near the USMexico

border harvesting tons of beans and corn as well as squash and

melon supporting TOCArsquos message that when respected and

cultivated land considered sacred can create healthy traditional

foodstuffs

A smaller grow-out farm south of Mission San Xavier Del Bac is

run by the San Xavier Cooperative Association ldquoWhen the farm

originally began one of the basic efforts was raising crops to

keep people aliverdquo says Propagation Manager Ciersquona Schaefli

Now that growth rates have improved a farm store offers certi-

fied naturally-grown traditional native crops --- everything

from alfalfa beans and peas to corn meal and flour as well Orsquoo-

dham yellow watermelon big squash (Hal) and Irsquoitoi onions

The reintroduction of traditional native foods in schools and the

community as a whole ldquois about reintegration of cultural and

health benefits a return of the wonderful flavors of these tradi-

tional foods and part of a larger movement toward health and

wellnessrdquo says Chef Votto ldquoWersquore proud to be a part of this

reinvigorationrdquo $

But now anyone with a hunger for the traditional and tasty can

whet their appetite with contemporary Orsquoodham cuisine billed

as ldquotraditional delicious and healthyrdquo

In a menu as creative as the cuisine itself Monday through Fri-

day edible options include breakfast (Morning Dew) entrees

(Monsoons) side dishes (Whirlwinds) beverages (Flash

Floods) and daily specials (Cloud Bursts)

Cafeacute Manager Brian Hendricks will point out the cafeacutersquos mantra

that ldquoeach dish contains at least one traditional Tohono Orsquoo-

dham food such as cholla buds protein-rich tepary beans or

saguaro fruit syrup Sometimes we prepare them as our people

have for generations and sometimes they are served in new

waysrdquo

The flavors of the desert are not only rich and delicious de-

signed to excite and satisfy the palette traditional foods are also

healthy Mesquite flour olive oil and the sweet syrup of agave

are used to help regulate blood sugar levels and manage diabe-

tes

Taking advantage of historic and currently cultivated possibili-

ties such as sweet Indian corn beans lentils squash and mel-

ons as well as beans from the mesquite tree and fruits off the

saguaro cactus menus are subject to change

Aside from standard items like tepary bean and short rib stew

hummus made from tepary beans or prickly pear chicken

wraps and glazed pork ribs the kitchen staff gets challenged as

seasons change and supplies vary ldquoPeople from all over the

world come to our cafeacute to try our unique foods knowing they

canrsquot find anything like this anywhere elserdquo says Hendricks

ldquoThe cholla bud (Ciolim) harvest takes place in the spring and

we will be featuring these in many preparations including the

ever-popular cholla bud citrus salad and our cholla bud pico de

gallordquo says Consulting Chef Mary Paganelli Votto ldquoBecause we

make every effort to showcase seasonal food options our week-

ly springtime specials may feature quiche pasta or sauteacutes that

all utilize the delicious cholla budsrdquo

For the uninitiated taste buds the rich in calcium fruit of the

cholla (more calcium in a 4-ounce serving than in a glass of

milk) is one of the earliest crops of a new season and offers a lot

of culinary versatility It can be dried pickled ground or fro-

zen and then added to salads stews salsas chiles and stir fry

Its taste has been likened to a cross between asparagus and

broccoli

The Desert Rain Cafeacute is located in the Tohono Plaza on Main Street in Sells Arizona

Their phone number is 5203834918 and their website is desertraincafecom

The cafeacute is open Monday through Friday from 630am to 3pm

30 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

TRIBAL NEWS

lthough spring doesnrsquot officially arrive until mid-

March the weather warms quickly in Arizona desert

country allowing Native American events to get un-

derway early Two such annual festivities are planned in Febru-

ary and March with a welcome mat out for visitors

The 24th annual World Championship Hoop Dance competition

will be held at Heard Museum in Phoenix on February 8-9

Starting with a Grand Entry procession on opening morning

and concluding with an awards presentation on the afternoon of

Day Two competitors will be hooping it up non-stop Hoop

dancing is story telling and whether or not the story is a capti-

vating one depends a lot on the talents of the storyteller and the

number of hoops put into play (anywhere from one to 50) But

itrsquos not the number of hoops involved that is impressive itrsquos

what the dancers do with them

A ldquoWe look for rhythm and timing and how well the dancers co-

ordinate with the drumrdquo says judge Victor Bob ldquoWe watch for

speed precision creativity and showmanship --- lots of things

going on simultaneously Things donrsquot have to be absolutely

perfect as long as the dance is completed all the hoops brought

into the competition are used nothing gets dropped and the

hoop forms donrsquot fall apart before the end of the songrdquo

Not only do judges look for the obvious they also consider the

intangibles like how well the crowd reacts to a particular per-

formerrsquos moves like those of last yearrsquos 6-year-old old Rito

Lopez (PimaApache) from Salt River Arizona Another crowd

favorite who proved that hoop dancing wasnrsquot just for the

younger crowd was Jones Benally (Navajo) an award-winning

performer now in his 90s who has been a hoop dancer for more

than 75 years

And Pow Wows By Lee Allen

World Championship Hoop Dance Competition at the Heard Museum

TRIBAL NEWS

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 31

The origin of hoop dancing varies according to whatever histor-

ical reference is consulted Some claim the people of Taos Pueb-

lo in New Mexico were the first to perform with dancers passing

through a 24-inch diameter circular willow hoop Others insist

the expressive performances began with the Anishinaabe cul-

ture in which the dancer became a counselor with the hoops

representing circles that return the responsibility of problems

back to their creator

Some indigenous peoples use hoop dancing as a part of healing

ceremonies designed to restore balance and harmony in the

world with holy men regarding the circles as sacred claiming

that visions may be seen within the hoops

The first World Hoop Dance Competition took place at the New

Mexico State Fair in 1991 with the venue moving to Heard Mu-

seum the following year ldquoThe event is a way to get up close and

personal with a truly unique Native American sportrdquo says

Debra Krol (XolonSalinan) ldquoThe rules are simple the dancers

accessible and with more than 70 performers coming from all

over the US and Canada you get to see a lot of different native

culturesrdquo

A few miles further down Interstate 10 and a month later mem-

bers of the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe San Xavier District will pre-

sent their 32nd annual Wak pow wow ldquoItrsquos always the second

weekend in March (this year March 8-9)rdquo says long-time pow

wow committee chairman Philbert Bailey Begun in 1982 as a

small social event to raise funds it has grown in popularity with

both participants and spectators and is now publicized as Tuc-

sonrsquos largest gathering of American Indians ldquoWe share some of

our cultural traditions with those who visit and donrsquot really care

how many people show up as long as they all have a good

timerdquo says Bailey ldquoOur pow wow is well attended by Native

Americans who live by and like to compete as well as non-

natives who want to find out a bit more about who we arerdquo

This yearrsquos event will begin with a Saturday morning audience

presentation of traditional dancing by San Xavier District danc-

ers followed by gourd dancing that leads up to a noon Grand

Entry procession The ever popular crowd pleaser of Tiny Tot

dancers (from those just able to walk to 5 years old) starts the

full day of pageantry that includes intertribal dances couples

exhibition teen elder and womenrsquos dancing ldquoWe looked at a

lot of other pow wows in the West to see how they were being

conducted and then we incorporated what we thought were the

best ideas into our own gathering which now offers a combina-

tion of pageantry fun and lots of dance competitionrdquo Bailey

says

Adding some uniqueness to this particular pow wow a Waila

band will kick off the second day of performances Competition

offers cash prizes for the top three performers in each category

with prize amounts being determined by gate revenue ldquoSome

dancers travel the pow wow circuit and compete as their way of

earning a livingrdquo Bailey says Other events on Day Two involve

two-step team and hoop dancing

A variety of food booths are located between the parking lot

and the pow wow grounds at Mission San Xavier Del Bac

[White Dove of the Desert] and the sights and smells of mes-

quite fires cooking Indian tacos red and green chili burros and

several versions of fry bread are hard to pass by

ldquoNobody needs to go away hungryrdquo Bailey says ldquoIn addition

to things to eat Indian vendors will be selling jewelry bead-

work drums kachina dolls painted art T-shirts --- all authentic

hand-made Indian crafts not stuff made in Chinardquo One of the

most popular attractions for kids is the chance to get their faces

painted

Once the dancing dust has settled Bailey and his committee

members will take a break until the fall when theyrsquoll start plan-

ning for an even bigger 2015 event --- always on the second

weekend in March

More information on the February 8-9 Phoenix hoop dancing

can be found online at heardorghoop Additional details on the

March 8-9 Tucson Wak pow wow can be found on their website

at waknetorg $

Heard Museum located at 2301 N Central Avenue Phoenix

Baskets and other Indian crafts for sale at the Wak pow wow

32 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO GOLF

Apache Stronghold

he Apache Stronghold Golf Club located at Apache Gold Casi-

no Resort near Globe Arizona is an 18-hole par 72 high desert

golf course with a USGA rating of 746 and a USGA slope of

145 Opened in 1999 the 7519 yard-long course was designed by Tom

Doak and challenges golfers with natural features including desert

washes rolling topography and natural rugged bunkers The moun-

tain and desert vistas are panoramic and unspoiled At 3200 feet in

elevation the golfing experience is cooler than nearby Phoenix and

Tucson during the summer months and mild during the winter season

With five sets of tees to choose from this memorable course accommo-

dates serious to casual golfers The property also includes a driving

range and clubhouse

T

Superb Golf in the High Desert

CASINO GOLF

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 33

Apache Gold Casino Resort is currently offering a Golf amp

Game Package that lets you bring a non-golfer along for the

fun The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold

Best Western one round of golf at Apache Stronghold Golf

Club including a cart and range balls plus $10 promotional

credits for two for slot play at Apache Gold Casino In ad-

dition guests will receive two breakfast lunch and dinner

vouchers at Apache Grill and two drink coupons Weekday

rates start at $140 and weekends (and holidays) start at

$160

A second package available is their Golferrsquos Stay amp Play

Package where players can tee up at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club and then hit the jackpot at Apache Gold Casino

The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold Best

Western one round of golf per golfer at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club including cart and range balls $10 promotional

credits for slot play at Apache Gold Casino Each golfer

receives breakfast lunch and dinner vouchers at Apache

Grill and a drink coupon

Single occupancy weekday rates start at $110 with week-

ends and holidays at $130 Double occupancy weekday

rates are $176 and $196 on weekends and holidays Call

800APACHE8 or visit apache-gold-casinocom for more

information $

The Fourteenth Green At Apache Stronghold

The View From The Fifteenth Tee At Apache Stronghold

34 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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550+ slots bingo blackjack table

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36 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

LAUGHLIN NEVADA News

herersquos a lot going on at Harrahs Laughlin with definitely

something for everyone Dirk Arthur continues his suc-

cessful run at Harrahrsquos with his Wild Magic show February 4

through March 9 in the Fiesta Showroom Shows are every night

except Mondays Defending the Caveman returns to the Fiesta

Showroom March 29 through April 20 This is one comedy

show you donrsquot want to miss On April 26 yoursquoll want to catch

Los Lobos amp Los Lonely Boys With tickets starting at $24 yoursquoll

be sure to have an evening of great entertainment from two

great performers for one low price On June 14 funny man Jeff

Dunham arrives with his

Disorderly Conduct Tour for

a night of laughs

Harrahrsquos Laughlin is also

hosting a big $20000 Poker

Tournament that is open to

the public the weekend of

March 14-16 The winner

receives a $10000 WSOP

seat or $8000 in cash The

entry fee is $200 and room

rates start at only $59 per night with the buy-in

Every Sunday in March through April 20 Harrahrsquos Laughlin

presents Wheel of Fortune Super Spin Sundays Players have a

one in five chance of winning a prize including free slot play

reward credits dining credits or a gift

Did you know that Harrahs Laughlin is

home to plenty of Top Sizzling Slots Not

only did they recently install over 400

new games but they are also paying out

over $9 million every month So the next

time you visit if you are a fan of video

poker make sure to play the IGT Multi-

Denomination Triple PlayFive PlayTen

Play machines in the High Limit room or the

Video Poker Area If you prefer the slots

some of the hottest games on their floor

are Aristocratrsquos Buffalo Stampede near

the South Tower Aristocratrsquos Wonder 4

near the Beach Cafeacute and Ballyrsquos Quick

Hits also near the South Tower $

Harrahrsquos Laughlin Presents Entertainment Promotions amp Top Sizzling Slots

T

News LAUGHLIN NEVADA

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 37

ountry music icon and legend Willie Nelson returns to the

E Center Saturday March 29 for another extraordinary

concert Nelson is the creative genius behind historic recordings

like Crazy Hello Walls Red Headed Stranger and Stardust His

career has spanned six decades with a catalog of over 200 al-

bums Hes also earned every conceivable award and honor

bestowed upon a person in his profession In the last five years

alone he delivered ten new releases two of which received

Grammy nominations and a career-spanning box set He re-

leased his first novel and again headlined Farm Aid an event he

co-founded in 1985 all the while continuing to lobby against

horse slaughter and producing his own blend of biodiesel fuel

Nelson tours tirelessly climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III

(he rode his first two buses into the ground) taking his music

and fans on a seemingly endless journey to places that were

well worth the ride The concert starts at 730pm with tickets

starting at $45

C

WILLIE NELSON

amp FAMILY All American Country In The E Center

The Original Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters

The Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall

of Fame in 1987 with a string of big hits such as Charlie Brown Searchin

Youngblood Yakety Yak Little Egypt and many more Charlie Duncan joined Cornell

and became one of the Coasters Duncan carried on the tradition of vocal excel-

lence stage presence choreography and humor he shared with Gunter

The Legendary Monroe Powell amp The Platters Revue

The Platters were one of the top vocal groups of the 50s delivering smooth

stylized renditions of pop standards Their string of hits began in 1955 with Only

You and included four singles that reached 1 The Great Pretender My Prayer Twi-

light Time and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Monroe Powell is the best known lead singer

for the Platters for over 40 years

Bobby Hendrickrsquos Drifters

One of the great American doo-wop and RampBsoul vocal groups the Driftersrsquo

hits include There Goes My Baby Dance With Me This Magic Moment Save The

Last Dance For Me Some Kind Of Wonderful On Broadway Under The Boardwalk

Bobby Hendricks is the oldest surviving lead vocalist of the Drifters

Tickets are on sale at wwwedgewater-casinocom and at Edgewater Casino

Services $

Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters Monroe

Powell amp The Platters Revue Bobby

Hendrickrsquos Drifters E Center Dinner

Show set for February 28 March 1 amp

March 2 2014 Dinner will be served

at 6pm Nevada time Tickets starting

at just $55

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

38 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Apache Gold CasinomdashGlobe AZmdash8002722438

Cabaret Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands every weekend

Pavilion

Selena TributemdashMar 1

BlueWater CasinomdashParker AZmdash8882433360

Dig Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJsmdashDaily at 5pm

BlueWater Showroom

Leonardo da Vinci ExhibitionmdashNow-Apr 22

Kenny RogersmdashMar 22

Casino ArizonamdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom

Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)mdashFeb 7

Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)mdashFeb 21-22

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)mdashFeb 28-Mar 1

The Long Run Experience (The Eagles Tribute)mdashMar 7-8

Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)mdashMar 21-22

LAVation (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 28-29

The Arizona Room

Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country) - Mondays at 8pm

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashTuesdays at 6pm

Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashWednesdays at 6pm

Marley Taylor Band (Cover band)mdashSundays from 9pm to 1am

Casino Del SolmdashTucson AZmdash5208386506

Event Center

George LopezmdashFeb 14-15

Cliff Castle CasinomdashCamp Verde AZmdash8003817568

Dragonfly Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs

Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687

Events

Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm

La Vida Loca (Latin Music)mdashFr at 9pm

A variety of live music every Saturday night on the casino floor

Desert Diamond Casino ImdashTucson AZmdash8663329467

Monsoon Nightclub

Boots amp BeersmdashLive country music every Friday night

Noches CalientemdashSaturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music

Desert Diamond Casino IImdashSahuarita AZmdash8663329467

Sports Bar

Swinging TuesdaysmdashTuesdays 1ndash4pm

Karaoke NightmdashWednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden OldiesmdashThursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJsmdashFridays amp Saturdays

Diamond Center

Oh What A NightmdashFeb 8

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 22 (Rodeo Weekend)

Ron ldquoTater Saladrdquo WhitemdashMar 29

Doobie BrothersmdashApr 4

Gloria TrevimdashMay 3

Fort McDowell CasinomdashFort McDowell AZmdash8008433678

Mega Yard SalemdashFeb 22

Lucky 7 Saloon

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrahs Ak-Chin CasinomdashMaricopa AZmdash4808025000

The Lounge

Bella DonnamdashFeb 7 The HamptonsmdashFeb 8 B PlatinummdashFeb 14

The JJrsquosmdashFeb 15 Da VenturesmdashFeb 17 QuantummdashFeb 21 The

WalkensmdashFeb 22 Kenny CeteramdashFeb 28 Live DJmdashFeb31017amp24

Wild Wednesdays Noon to 4pm SwingtipsmdashFeb 5 Walkens

TriomdashFeb 12 Band Stand Shows 70rsquosmdashFeb 19 Western Fusion

TriomdashFeb 26

Hot Latin Nights 8pm to midnight on Thursdays fea tures Or-

chestra CalientemdashFeb 6 AzTexmdashFeb 20

Ladies Night on Monday nights

Hon-Dah CasinomdashPinetop AZmdash8009298744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom

Munday FundaymdashComedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home

of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once

in a while The east Tennessee native has an impressive track

record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the

country listener hes had six number one hits from his first

three albums from Watching You and These Are My People to

his most recent smashes Take A Back Road and Farmers

Daughter Through it all Rodney has always remained true to him-

self and constantly strives to evolve and find unique ways of

expressing himself through the music he puts out into the

world Though his new crop of songs has some edge and the

vocal energy may be amped up a notch Rodney is still the

same hardworking patriotic rock-solid country boy that fans

have grown to know and love since his debut with 2003s Hon-

esty Treena Parvello Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono Orsquoodham Gaming Enterprise said ldquoWersquore

very proud to once again partner with KIIM FM for a spectac-

ular rodeo weekend show Donrsquot miss Rodney Atkinsrsquo fantas-

tic Country soundrdquo

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

band will bring pop culture classics to life with their

authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

Paradise CasinomdashYuma AZmdash8887774946

Sharkyrsquos Bar amp Bites

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan CasinomdashWinterhaven CAmdash8777832426

Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

Legends In ConcertmdashFeb 19-23

George Thorogood amp The DestroyersmdashMar 1

Twin Arrows Navajo CasinomdashFlagstaff AZmdash8559468946

Featuring a variety of local regional amp headlining acts Call for info

Vee Quiva CasinomdashLaveen AZmdash8009464452

VQ Live

Featuring a variety of cover bands local amp regional acts Call for info

Event Center

JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

Little Joe y La FamiliamdashFeb 15

Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 15

Wild Horse Pass CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

The TemptationsmdashFeb 15-16

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

Vietnamese Lunar New Year ConcertDancemdashFeb 22

Yavapai CasinomdashPrescott AZmdash8007568744

Yavapai Cantina

Karaoke with Cruisinrsquo SusanmdashFr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

VIP players can participate In short Casino

Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

possible Thatrsquos certainly not a bad thing if

yoursquore thinking you want to participate in

after-hours bingo

Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

tained (what I believe to be) its most special

elementmdashits atmosphere The callers are just

as friendly as I remember The floor workers

are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

If you are like me and havenrsquot been in a

while trust me when I say yoursquore missing

out L8 Nite Bingo was always a blast but

now I can honestly say itrsquos better than ever

Visit casinoarizonacom for info on Casino

Arizonarsquos Bingo or call 4808507777 $

Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II

bullMusic DirectorOn-Air Host (3-7pm) for

KNRJ-FM 1011 The Beat

bullResident DJVJ for KTVK-3TV Friday 10am

bullHost of REDY Set Radio

bullOfficial Bum Squad DJ

bullDJ Vatican Member

bullFor more information on Ramses Ja visit his

website at ramsesjacom

L8 Nite Bingo Casino Arizona with host Corina

Corina DJing at KOOL 945 FM

Corina Hosting at L8 Nite Bingo

Corina amp DJ Kenji at Casino Arizonarsquos

L8 Nite Bingo Theme Nights

HOT DEALS Giveaways

42 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

3 Great Ways To Win

The packages are valid for any of the Renaissance Festivalrsquos

dates February 8-9 15-17 22-23 March 1-2 8-9 15-16 22-23

and 29-30 Itrsquos our way of saying ldquothank yourdquo for being the best

fans and readers we can ask for Itrsquos easy to register for this

giveaway Just ldquoLikerdquo our Facebook page at facebookcom

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By joining our community on Facebook yoursquoll be the first to

learn about new game installs casino events giveaways and

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Ask The Experts Magazine Giveaway

January 1 through December 31 2014

Monthly Drawings

Do you have a question for our staff of casino gaming industry

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Mail your questions to Arizona Gaming Guide PO BOX 20636

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(Complete rules for both giveaways available at azgamingguidecom)

o date we have given away well over $10000 in prizes

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Monthly Drawings

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Congratulations to our past winners of the lsquoBreak Away From

The Big Cityrsquo Giveaway

Sava S (Mesa) Kimberly D (Chino Valley) Sara H (Gilbert)

Patrick P (Clifton) Donielle C (Phoenix) Gina L (Phoenix)

and Mary Z (Safford)

Renaissance Tickets Facebook Giveaway

February 1 through February 28

Weekly Drawings

We are giving away 20 sets of four Renaissance Festival adult

admissions and a VIP parking pass every week (valued at $100)

T

44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

L I X R S L I T H N L U R U

L L H C A E P N D K G A L O

D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

L N V R D U S E E L A H O R

I C O E T N B H S F A C I I

S U P M R S T K C P R V E E

I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4AM Sunday to 4AM Monday

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01 Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy 70 5 mi E of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 619 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02 BlueWater Resort amp Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 523 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03 Buckyrsquos Casino 1500 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 309 Y Y Y

04 Casino Arizona 101 amp McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 919 Y Y Y

05 Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 1085 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298

07 Cliff Castle Casino amp Hotel I-17 Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y

08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

09 Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S Nogales Hwy Tucson 866-332-9467 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

10 Desert Diamond Casino II I-19 Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 685 Y

11 Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy 86 Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 55

12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

24 Yavapai Casino 1505 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 244 Y

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Sudoku Solution

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9 8 1

5 7 6

7 5 9

2 6 3

1 8 4

1 6 8

7 5 4

3 9 2

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6 3 2

7 1 5

3 7 5

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azgamingguidecom | November 2013 | Arizona Gaming Guide 29

PLAYERS TALK QampA On Everything Gaming

06 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Q I always read your column for great tips etc but I

must disagree with an earlier column In a previous

magazine you attempted to dispel the myth that all

the slots are linked to a central computer which controls

payout based on various factors Well I just came from

a casino here in which bonus points were awarded dur-

ing certain hours When the starting time came all the

slots immediately went into the bonus counting with-

out any adjustment being made to the machines That

certainly proves that they are indeed connected to a cen-

tral computer system I dont have a problem with that

fact and am not sure why casinos dont want people to

understand that You still have to find the machine that

is ready to hit Thank you so much and keep up the

great column

Ron SteinriedemdashGlendale AZ

A Ron thanks for your kind words about our magazine and

thank you for writing in about slots being connected to central

computers

The Players Talk response we believe you are referring to dis-

cussed server based gaming Server based gaming is not al-

lowed in Arizona as it is not part of the Tribal-State Gaming

Compacts at this time Server based gaming is allowed in Neva-

da and in a few other states as well but not here This means

any single Class III slot machine in Arizona is not connected to

a central computer in order to control the outcome of any one

spin the payback percentage of the game the appearance of the

game and so on

A player tracking device mounted inside a slot machine is con-

nected to a central computer However the player tracking unit

does not influence the slotrsquos random number generator change

winning spins to losers alter the payback percentage of the slot

change game themes and so on

The scenario you describe must have involved your playerrsquos

club card being inserted into the slot machine during the par-

ticular hours where bonus points were awarded Without your

playerrsquos club card in the player tracking device in the slot ma-

chine you wouldnt have earned any bonus points right The

player tracking device is connected to a central computer in the

casino capable of many different functions None of those func-

tions alter the individual outcomes of the particular slot ma-

chine you choose to play

An analogy for this situation might be a video game console

connected to your TV along with a DVR connected to the inter-

net I can access the TVrsquos menu any time I want while playing

a video game I can make the blue water in the video game ap-

pear purple by adjusting the TVrsquos tint I can even program the

DVR to record the Super Bowl or order and download a movie

while I play my favorite racing game on the video game console

But as you know none of the actions described for the TV or

the DVR affect whatrsquos happening on the video game The situa-

tion with slots and player tracking devices is similar The slot

and the player tracking device behave independent of one anoth-

er Gaming regulations require it and independent lab testing

verifies that fact So the slot isnrsquot connected to a central com-

puter the player tracking device is You wonrsquot earn bonus

points without your card activating the player tracking device

Hopefully in elaborating on the distinction between server

based gaming player tracking devices and individual slot ma-

chines we have cleared up the fact that our earlier article is cor-

rect in stating that slot machines in Arizona are not connected

to a central computer that influences the fundamental random

operation of the slot machine

We hope you always find the machine that is going to hit when

you visit the casino and thanks for being our reader and fan

Q Many times [with] casino slots people are touching

rubbing and even hitting the machines Logically I

know that [the random number generator (RNG)] con-

trols the outcome of the bet So is all the machine inter-

action just superstition [I have the] same question with

pulling the handle (on machines that still have them)

And also how about the option to stop a slot Does that

change the outcome of the spin or will the machine do

what the machine will do no matter what

Barbara BeckmdashPhoenix AZ

A Barbara thank you very much for writing in with your

questions Many of our readers and fans have the same ques-

tions you do So wersquoll answer each in the order you asked to

avoid any confusion when reading our response

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

limited so we are unable to print every letter or e-mail we receive Please include your name and mailing address with all

correspondence Mail to Arizona Gaming Guide PO BOX 20636 Mesa AZ 85277 or E-mail to editorazgamingguidecom

QampA On Everything Gaming PLAYERS TALK

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 07

Does touching hitting rubbing pouring holy water on or

otherwise ldquoblessingrdquo a slot affect the outcome

Absolutely not The RNG controls the outcome of a slot ma-

chine Superstitious behaviors are just that superstitions

However our staff collectively believes that superstitions

ldquolucky charmsrdquo lucky routines and so on will positively influ-

ence a playerrsquos long run enjoyment entertainment and ldquoluckrdquo

with the slots

Obviously on a game like video poker where the player selects

which cards to hold and which to discard there is a defined

strategy in order to play a video poker game in the best way

Yet what cards are dealt from the top of the virtual deck is still

decided by the RNG

Does it make a difference if I pull the handle or press the

button on a slot machine

Absolutely not The handle (if available) and the spin button are

connected to the same circuit that initiates a spin Use the one

you feel ldquoluckiestrdquo using (Or use a combination of the two)

Does it make a difference if I stop the spin on a slot ma-

chine

Absolutely not Stopping the spin just fast forwards to the out-

come selected by the RNG Some of our staff members oversaw

the implementation of the stop spin feature on slot machines

while working for slot manufacturers so we can conclusively

(and with authority) state that this has no effect on your spin

In addition gaming regulations require that a stop spin feature

on a slot have no effect on outcomes and independent labs test

slot machines to verify they behave as required by the regula-

tions Rest assured that the stop spin feature only helps players

bet faster

Q How many casinos are there in Arizona My friend

says there are a lot I thought there were only like ten

Your help with this is appreciated

Lisa JmdashTucson AZ

Lisa your question is a valid one Many of us forget that there

are more casinos in Arizona than the ones closest to our front

door In fact there are 16 Tribes operating 23 Class III casinos

in the State Another 5 Tribes do not have casinos but have slot

machine rights they may lease to other Tribes One of Arizonarsquos

22 Tribes (the Hopi tribe) doesnrsquot have a gaming Compact You

can look at our Casino Directory on page 50 for more infor-

mation on each casino (Please note that the directory lists a

total of 24 casinos as one casino is technically in California

just West of Yuma Arizona) $

GREAT GAMES Table GamesmdashBlackjack

08 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Writer Al Moe has worked in the casino industry for many years

He has lived and worked in Las Vegas Reno and Lake Tahoe He

also attended the University of Nevada Reno He is an avid writer

and blogger author of ldquoVegas and the Mobmdashavailable at Amazon

He is also the proud father of four beautiful girls

ide bets and bonus bets are designed to increase the ex-

citement level of a casino game as well as increase the

profit a casino makes from each game If you play craps think of

the pass line bet which you make before shooting the dice as

the ldquostandardrdquo wager It has a small house edge of about 14

If you bet on the number eleven to roll thatrsquos a side bet and the

house has a much larger edgemdashup to 167 at some casinos

You wonrsquot find any live craps games in Arizona but you will

find video craps so stick with the passdonrsquot pass line and take

odds on your wager to keep the house edge down Make the

proposition bets like 2 3 11 12 and the hard-ways at your own

risk knowing the house edge is very high

Blackjack Side Bets

If you play blackjack good for you because the house edge is

also about 14 and if you follow proper basic strategy for

when to hit stand double down and split you reduce the

house edge to less than 1 Thatrsquos very good

On the other hand if you make a side bet like Perfect Charlie

Lucky Ladies or Royal Match keep in mind that while the wa-

ger can lead to a very large payoff (Lucky Ladies pays 1000-1

when you are dealt two queen of hearts and the dealer has a

blackjack) your overall cost for playing blackjack will increase

At Lucky Ladies the player makes their standard blackjack wa-

ger and places a wager from $1 to $25 in the side bet circle The

player wins if their first two cards total 20 Even a $1 wager

pays pretty well when it hits

Lucky Ladies Payouts

4 to 1 or $4 if your first two cards total 20

9 to 1 or $9 if your first two cards total 20 and are the same suit

19 to 1 or $19 if your first two cards total 20 amp are exact matches

125 to 1 or $125 if your first two cards are both Queen of Hearts

1000 to 1 or $1000 if your first two cards are both Queen of

Hearts and the dealer has a blackjack

Those high payoffs make the game very exciting but the house

edge is as high as 245 at Lucky Ladies Play it sparingly and

yoursquoll be fine If you are playing $1 a hand on the side bet your

overall cost is 25-cents each hand Thatrsquos similar to Perfect Char-

lie

If you play Perfect Charlie you know you can win 300000 to 1

Thatrsquos exciting but most people play the game because they can

wager as little as $3 per hand plus 25-cents on the side bet Just

keep in mind that hitting the big one (2 3 4 5 7 suited in or-

der) is like hitting the Lotterymdashit doesnrsquot happen too often

Side bets are like candy Try a little once in a while and yoursquoll be

fine Too much and yoursquoll get a stomach ache $

S

By Al Moe

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 13

New Slots GREAT GAMES

Other New Slots At Fort

McDowell Casino

By IGT Back to the Future American Idol Superstar Avatar

Wyland Fast Hit Progressives Double Gold Fast Hit Pro-

gressives Triple Diamond Fast Hit Progressives Double Hot

Peppers

By Multimedia Moby Dick and Jackpot Factory

Bally Fever Hits Fort McDowell Casino lazing its way to the casino floor at Fort McDowell Casino

is Fireball II After Burn Presented on Ballyrsquos ALPHA 2 Pro

V22 with Digital Tower this inferno of entertainment takes player-

favorite Fireball and adds even more fuel to the fire This title

brings the heat with three bonus wheel features ndash the Credit

Wheel Free Game Wheel and Jackpot Wheel Offering one of

Ballyrsquos best play mechanics with Game-in-Game plus the power of

an enormous wide-area progressive on Ballyrsquos Cash Connection

link Fireball II After Burn will ignite and maintain player ex-

citement just like the original

Several other new Bally games are also now available for play at

Fort McDowell Casino including Prizeball Playboy and Roll the

Bones Prizeball Playboy harkens back to Ballyrsquos pinball roots This

unique slot game not only contains a Free Games Bonus and a

Progressive Jackpot but also the Prizeball Bonus which means

tons of pinball-style action without the tilt

Mr Lucky puts the dice in the hands of players in Roll the

Bones on Ballyrsquos new ALPA Pro V2232 platform The Bones

featuring Mr Lucky and his skeleton band-mates takes players

B

on a rousing ride This game offers Ballyrsquos U-Roll play mechanic

where players get to touch the screen and ldquoroll the bonesrdquo for

credit awards and a Free Game feature There is also a three

level progressive to be won as well The spooky and spectacular

animations and music combine for one of the most entertaining

gaming experiences available

While visiting Fort McDowell Casino make sure to check out

these other exciting new Bally games that have just hit the floor

recently Jackpot Empire Quick Hit 24 Karat Quick Hit Las Vegas

Moon Goddess and Oceanrsquos Glory $

14 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

GREAT GAMES New Slots Coming Soon

oin the creepy eccentric cast of the Beetlejuice characters in an all-new

strange and unusual slot experience by WMS Gaming The 9x6 interface

stretches across the 32rdquo LCDs of the Gamefield xD cabinet vividly displaying

oversized symbols which if lined up may award up to a 10X multiplier

In the base game any character symbols that land flush on reels 1 and 3 will trig-

ger the ldquoPerfect Match Multiplierrdquo feature where a glowing frame extends across

all 6 reels If the character symbol lands exactly within the Perfect Match Multipli-

er frame the symbols combine to form a larger symbol to create more valuable

line pays potentially awarding a multiplier

But that is not all 3 Beetlejuice symbols trigger the ldquoWheel Spinrdquo awarding one of

four bonuses filled with movie clips oversized symbols multipliers and more

giving a whole new meaning to ldquoBeetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuicerdquo Make sure to

visit wwwyoutubecomwmsslots today for more information on this and other

unique gaming experiences Watch for this game to hit Arizona casinos soon $

J

Beetlejuice

By WMS Gaming

Beetlejuice trade amp copy Warner Bros Entertainment Inc (s14)

Did You Know bullMichael Keaton spent only two weeks filming his 17 minute part in the 15 hour film

bullBeetlejuicersquos name is said 15 times throughout the movie Barbara said it 8 times Juno said

it 2 times and Lydia said it 5 times bullThe title character Beetlejuice is named for a bright red star in the constellation of Orion Betelgeuse bullLydiarsquos dress in the wedding scene was chosen to be bright red because of the rhyme that says ldquoMarried in red better off deadrdquo

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 15

layers will definitely be howling for

exciting games and prizes with Aruzersquos

latest Innovator game Howling Wolf This 5

reel 30 line 30 credit minimum bet stepper

has a low game volatility and will most likely

be installed in a penny denomination by casi-

no operators

Howling Wolf is mystified by exciting base and

bonus games The 2X Wild symbols multiply

the line wins by up to 4 times With 5 or more

Howling Bonus symbols be prepared for the

howling wolf will herald you to the ldquoMoon

Prize Selectionrdquo Your chance of hunting

great credit awards while in the Moon Prize

Selection depends on the number of Bonus

symbols triggered during the ldquoHowling Bo-

nusrdquo Chase for more rewards during the

Free Games and multiply your prize with

additional Bonus symbols that appear when

the reels stop

With all these exciting game features that

include extra value-added randomly trig-

gered dancing reels and vibrant sounds and

graphics Howling Wolf will surely be a feast

for your senses

P

Howling Wolf

By Aruze Gaming

ristocratrsquos newest slot game The

Walking Dead based on AMCrsquos hit

TV series just started to go live in casinos

all across the country and will be coming

to Arizona soon

The Walking Dead slot game has a 75 credit

minimum bet and a 300 credit maximum

bet and is packed with clips from the

show unique features and an abundance

of bonus opportunities

Bonus features include ldquoReel Growthrdquo

where reels 2 3 4 and 5 will randomly

grow to a height of 5 6 or 7 high ldquoWild

Attackrdquo where random positions in Reel

Growth are replaced with Wilds ldquoThe

Horderdquo where horde reveals a winning

combination on the reels in Reel Growth

In ldquoAtlanta Wheel Bonusrdquo players win

credits jackpots CDC Wheel or Escape

from Atlanta Free Games In ldquoCDC

Wheelrdquo players can win credits multiple

prizes with the Grenade or trigger Walk-

er Bonus spins with a multiplier Players

win free games in ldquoEscape From Atlanta

Free Gamesrdquo and there is a Grand Jack-

pot that starts at $500000 Just like the

show Aristocrat has made sure this new

slot will keep players on the edge of their

seats

A

The Walking Dead

By Aristocrat

onamirsquos latest XTRA Reward slot game

theme is Kunoichirsquos Fortune It is a 5 reel

game with an XTRA Reward feature and a

free game event Maximum lines plus the

XTRA Reward bet which is 10 credits must

be played to be eligible for the feature Dur-

ing the XTRA Reward feature the third reel

will transform and display two symbols in

each reel If the same symbol appears on all

positions on the first reel then at least one of

the remaining reels will be randomly selected

and filled with that same symbol This fea-

ture increases the chances of earning credits

and triggering free games During the feature

game any 3 4 or 5 Mark symbols trigger 5

10 or 15 free games respectively All wins

during the free games are doubled and addi-

tional free games can be awarded Konami

fans are already familiar with the Balance of

Fortune feature where they can select to take a

credit prize instead of playing the free

games $

K

Kunoichirsquos Fortune

By Konami Gaming

New Slots Coming Soon GREAT GAMES

Bally TechnologiesmdashNew Slots Coming Soon GREAT GAMES

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 17

Itrsquos Time to

Roll the Bones By Riley Meredith

ust because wersquore slot players doesnrsquot mean we donrsquot

like the thrill of tumbling dice with the potential for a

big win combination Thatrsquos exactly what Ballyrsquos new

Roll the Bones game offers Delivered on the V2232 cabinet

where yoursquove played the likes of NASCAR and Michael Jackson

King of Pop Roll the Bones brings spooky and spectacular animations

and music to deliver one of the most entertaining gaming expe-

riences available

Roll the Bones is all about the dice During the base game individual

die may appear above the reels If two or more appear the ac-

tion begins The dice spin and if doubles of one through five are

rolled a full stack of Wild symbols appear on the corresponding

reel Up to two Wild reels may be awarded at any one time If

double sixes are rolled the U-Roll feature is awarded where you get

to touch the screen and ldquoroll the bonesrdquo yourself

In the U-Roll feature yoursquoll get three rolls where you can reach

out and ldquorollrdquo the dice on the screen Each roll results in a num-

ber with a corresponding multiplier on the tombstones that is

applied to your total bet Yoursquoll want to hit those doubles again

though as it awards the corresponding multiplier plus activates

the next highest jackpot level with max bet Double sixes award

the current jackpot and also activate the next highest jackpot if

applicable That means three double-six rolls award all three

jackpots in a single bonus

But letrsquos not stop yet as there are more bones to be rolled and

more credits to be won Three scattered Roll the Bones symbols

award five free games and 2X total credits bet After the fifth

free game an animated pair of dice is rolled by your skeleton

host and any total other than seven awards an additional free

spin If doubles are rolled after the fifth free game yoursquoll be

awarded a 1X multiplier up to a total of 5X When a seven is

cast the feature ends

Watch for Roll the Bones on casino floors and see if those dice

come up lucky for you

To learn more about this game and other exciting new Bally

products visit ballytechcom $

J

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 19

WINNING WAYS

t most casinos in particular

larger properties the place-

ment of slots is carefully

thought out all the way down to the

payback percentage How ldquolooserdquo or

how ldquotightrdquo a slot is set when first

brought onto the floor is not a hap-

hazard decision for the Slot Depart-

ment executives and GMrsquos office

As soon as a casino is big enough say

over 750 machines casino executives

put significant thought into how their

property is laid out As a result the

patrons respond to their design by

having high or low traffic volume

areas which is frequently based on

desirable and undesirable amenities

the casino property offers like restau-

rants an entertainment venue etc

Casinos always want to maximize

revenues out of every slot in the casi-

no at all times For this reason slots in

high volume traffic areas near an

attractive amenity (Zone A) like the

buffet will see a lot of play Games

with a lot of play are a goldmine for

the casino These games can be set

ldquotightrdquo with high maximum bets and

use math models with extreme ups

and downs to their game play as

theyrsquoll get play regardless of their

settings

At the opposite end of the spectrum is

an area of the casino where traffic

volume is low and there is nothing

attracting players to the surrounding

area (Zone B) For example a dark

corner near a few blackjack tables

where visitors might be bothered by

the rowdy antics of someone who just

watched the dealer draw to 21 Logi-

cally the casino has to approach slots

in this area differently than those in

Zone A In order to keep the numbers

up in Zone B the slots have to be low-

er risk at lower max bets and set

ldquolooserrdquo in order to keep players in

the area playing longer and coming

back on their next trip

Then there are the middle ground

areas That is sections of the casino

with high foot traffic volume with

unappealing attractions (Zone C) or

an area with an attractive destination

but with low traffic volume (Zone D)

Slots in Zone C have a low wager

medium game play and tend to be set

ldquotightrdquo to capture a playerrsquos impulse

to play on a whim Slots in Zone D

usually have a low bet medium game

play and are set ldquolooserdquo to keep play-

ers in the area

Next time you visit a casino be ob-

servant of what zone (A B C or D)

you might be in Yoursquoll have to ob-

serve the traffic volume and the loca-

tion of amenities and then come to a

conclusion about how ldquolooserdquo or

ldquotightrdquo the slots might be before you

sit down and play $

A By Lana Hartman

(Reprinted from V4Issue2 due to reader feedback)

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 21

GAMING NEWS

San Carlos Apache Tribe Doubles Down

On New Casino

he San Carlos Apache Tribe owners and operators of

Apache Gold Casino Resort near Globe Arizona are

planning to add a second casino to their collection of

tribal enterprises The proposed new casino will be located on

the San Carlos Reservation in the Aravaipa area on Arizona

Highway 77 at mile marker 127 roughly two miles south of

Dudleyville Arizona The location is at the southernmost part

of the San Carlos Reservation and is approximately 65 miles

north of downtown Tucson and 100 miles southeast of down-

town Phoenix

T Plans for the new Apache Sky Casino on the 230 acre site now

include the construction of a 25 to 30 thousand square foot tem-

porary facility housing about 500 slots 12 card tables 6 poker

tables a restaurant and a lounge Projections forecast the new

casino will generate about 200 construction jobs and around 500

permanent jobs once the facility opens for business The San

Carlos Apache Tribe is looking forward to bringing another

gaming facility to the Arizona community and expects to break

ground in May of 2014 The Apache Sky Casino should be ready

to open in March of 2015 $

22 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

GAMING NEWS

overnor Jan Brewer appointed Daniel H Bergin as

the new Director of the Arizona Department of

Gaming on December 11 2013 ldquoIn addition to a

strong understanding of Arizona gaming issues Mr

Bergin brings an extensive legal background in both state and

private practicerdquo said Governor Brewer ldquoHis service as Interim

Director has made for a smooth and effective transition within

the Department and I am confident he will successfully contin-

ue to carry out the agencyrsquos dutiesrdquo

Mr Bergin has been with the Department of Gaming since 2009

acting as Interim Director since September 2013 He previously

served as Deputy Director where he managed the Administra-

tion and Compliance Division In that role he supervised divi-

sion managers and supervisors oversaw the Departmentrsquos

budgeting accounting human resources IT and gaming com-

pliance matters developed and submitted the Departmentrsquos

yearly budget strategic plan and appropriation requests

among other responsibilities

As Agency Counsel for the Department of Gaming Mr Bergin

was responsible for general agency legal research advice and

representation on issues concerning the Arizona Tribal-State

Compact Arizona gaming laws employment related matters

general litigation and more

Prior to joining the Department of Gaming Mr Bergin served

as the Associate General Counsel for Arizona State University

(2004-2009) Assistant Attorney General for the Administrative

LawCivil Division (1995-2004) Assistant General Counsel for

First Interstate Bank of Arizona (1992-1995) and Associate

Attorney for Tarkington OrsquoConnor amp OrsquoNeill (1991-1992) and

Jennings Strouss amp Salmon (1988-1991)

Daniel Bergin has been licensed to practice law in the State of

Arizona since 1988 He graduated from Arizona State Universi-

ty College of Law (1988) and received a Bachelor of Science in

Business Administration (Finance and Banking) (1985)

Mr Bergin replaces outgoing Director Mark Brnovich who left

in September 2013 $

G

Daniel Bergin Is Appointed New Gaming Director By Governor Jan Brewer

ARIZONA LOTTERY Winners

24 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Cindy Esquer

Sal

Lo

Bra

cco

$50000 Money Multiplier Bonus $52000 Weekly Winnings

Mar

y Ja

ne

Rap

pley

ea

hen the Lottery vending machine would not accept the

selection slip he tried to put into its slot Sal Lo Bracco

asked the clerk to refund the $5 hersquod put into the machine The

clerk informed him that the machine does not give refunds So

Sal went back to the machine and randomly selected a $5 Mon-

ey Multiplier Bonus Scratchers His wife was mad at him because she

plays all the time and she wanted him to buy her favorite game

Sal scratched the ticket at home and couldnrsquot believe it when the

$50000 amount was revealed He said ldquoItrsquos probably a good

thing I didnrsquot scratch it in the store Irsquom sure after seeing how

much Irsquod won I probably would have been in a complete state

of shockrdquo Because he wanted to be reassured the ticket was a

winner he called the Lottery office to be sure he had played it

correctly He had

The timing of this win is great He recently quit his job to start a

small manufacturing company and this money will be put into

the new business

The winning ticket was purchased at Fryrsquos Marketplace 3949 E

Chandler Blvd Phoenix

W sing significant family dates Mary Jane Rappleyea of

Phoenix has regularly purchased two lines for each of the

Weekly Winnings drawings For some unknown reason shersquod never

bothered to purchase it previously although she purchased all

of the other Arizona Lottery draw games She finally decided to

make the game ldquopart of the family of games I playrdquo

When Mary checked her numbers against those listed in the

newspaper she very calmly walked into her husbandrsquos office

pointed to the newspaper then to the ticket she was holding

and asked him to check the numbers He checked them and

said ldquoIt looks as though you have a winning ticketrdquo At that

point Mary signed the back of the ticket and had him take it to

the store to confirm she was indeed a $52000 winner

Mary has already told her family and as her husband said ldquothe

immediate worldrdquo The couple plan to share some of their win-

nings with their family fix a few things around the house and

save the rest

The winning ticket was purchased at a retailer at 1605 E Bell

Road Phoenix

U

$50000 Coffee Break Crossword ndrew Watson a Surprise resident was relieved when he

discovered his $50000 win on Coffee Break Crossword He

always purchases his Scratchers and The Pick tickets at the same

store and plans on giving the clerk that sold him the winning

ticket a nice tip

Before he was certain of his win he wrote down all the words

he thought hersquod matched and compared them to the ticket

Then he took a picture of the ticket with his phone and sent it to

his fianceacute She texted back ldquoUnrealrdquo In addition to paying bills

hersquoll be getting married in March and wants to put a down pay-

ment on a house

The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K 11339 W Bell

Rd Surprise $

A

An

drew

Wat

son

For more information on the Arizona Lottery please visit their website at wwwarizonalotterycom For winning numbers call (480) 829-7425 in Phoenix or (520)

325-9141 in Tucson All other areas in Arizona call 1-800-499-3798

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 25

For more information on the Arizona Lottery visit their website at arizonalotterycom

For the winning numbers call 4808297425 in Phoenix or 5203259141 in Tucson All

other areas in Arizona call 18004993798

Hints amp Tips ARIZONA LOTTERY

f you purchase a Lucky Life Scratcher from the Arizona

Lottery in the near future absolutely donrsquot throw it away if it

wasnrsquot a winner

The Arizona Lottery is once again adding value to all losing

Scratchers by hosting four Lucky Life Second Chance drawings

In essence a losing ticket can still turn into a winner if players

register their non-winning Lucky Life Scratchers online

Players can visit azlotteryplayerscirclecomluckylife and click

on the ldquoRegistrationLoginrdquo link Once the seventeen digit al-

phanumeric code on the ticket is entered players are registered

for all four of the second chance drawings Regardless if itrsquos a

$1 $2 $5 or $10 Lucky Life Scratcher there are four drawings

for each one of the games

All entries must be performed online and players need to be

aware that they can enter more than one non-winning Scratcher

but are only eligible to win one prize per drawing per game So

to increase your chances of winning register for the drawing $

I Drawing Date Game Prizes

May 15 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

October 16 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

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Maximize The Chances Of Winning Play The Lucky Life Second Chance Drawing

26 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

on-Dah Resort-Casino and Conference Center is set to

host their 12th annual White Mountains Winter

Games 2014 that includes Sled Dog Races and Winter-

Fest during the last weekend in February The Sled Dog Races

start at Sunrise Ski Resort on Saturday morning at 9am with the

Finals held on Sunday at 9am as well After the Finals the Kids

Races will be held WinterFest begins at Noon on Saturday and

includes a Chili amp Salsa Cook-off the White Mountain Dog

Show the Dog Weight Pull Competition live music by Apache

Spirit food (Indian tacos) beverages vendors Phoenix area

radio personality Dave Pratt as the event MC and much more

This celebration of Winter is not to be missed and is well worth

the weekend trip into the White Mountainsmdashespecially because

the Slot Department at Hon-Dah casino has been working hard

to get a large number of brand new slot machines up and run-

ning before Winter Games 2014 heats up This is the second

large influx of new slots to Hon-Dah in a short amount of time

So get your bankrolls ready and plan your next road trip up to

Hon-Dah in the White Mountains to play all the hot new slots

The brand new games are from four different slot manufactur-

ers including Bally IGT Konami and WMS so you wonrsquot worry

about a lack of diversity Players can choose from entertaining

games like Back to the Future or Footloose by IGT or get down

to business with Ballyrsquos numerous Quick Hit games Konamirsquos

China Shores series or one of our personal favorites WMSrsquo Mr

Hydersquos Wild Ride

When you put everything together Hon-Dah is ready for some

serious slot action before during and after Winter Games 2014

Instead of trying to discuss every slot they installed we thought

wersquod look at the long list of new slots we obtained and tell you

which games wersquod definitely play as soon as we walked

through the doors The entire list of new games is on the next

page but we felt it was important to highlight three games as

our standouts based on our research and our own personal ex-

periences Our top three ldquoMust Playrdquo games from the list of new

slots at Hon-Dah are Quick Hit China Shores and Mr Hydersquos

Wild Ride

H

By Lana Hartmann

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 27

Any Quick Hits by Bally

Great bonus hit frequency It is

very easy to hit a bonus with a

small bankroll The free games

are great Plus the multi-level

progressive with the Quick Hit

symbols is a fantastic add-on to

the game The lower jackpots

hit often and it is not uncom-

mon to hit jackpots and bonus-

es back to back Remember the

only way to win any of the

jackpots is to play max bet so

if thatrsquos not your style try a

different game Play these slots

at max bet only or move on to

something else

Mr Hydersquos Wild Ride by WMS

This game grows on all of us

more and more every time we

play it When you get 4 bonus

symbols on the first reel the

remaining reels re-spin for

additional bonus symbols You

need 5 bonus symbols to trig-

ger but you can get up to 20

symbols on screen for up to 60

free games The free games

allow the bonus symbols to not

only lock but add one free spin

and turn wild for the remain-

ing free games There are some

great bonus wins to be made

on this game and you donrsquot

wait long for a bonus either

Any China Shores by Konami

OK we all know how popular

this brand of Konami game is

so it comes as no surprise that

we chose this slot as one of our

favorites right You have to

try these games several times

to truly understand what all of

the fuss is about But when you

see players routinely hitting

hundreds of free games and

walking away from a bonus

with several hundred dollars

with wagers that are less than a

dollar yoursquoll get it too Be pre-

pared to walk away from this

slot if it isnrsquot treating you right

because itrsquos very volatile Try a

bit of your bankroll to see if the

machine is ldquohotrdquo and if itrsquos not

move on $

The Master List

Bally Technologies

Fast Hits Double Gold Gauchos Gold Gold

Rush Hidden Paradise Hot Hot Habanero

Quick Hit Black Gold Free Game Fever Quick

Hit Platinum Triple Blazing 7s Quick Hit Tri-

ple Blazing 7rsquos Free Game Fever Royal Eagle

Run with the Pack Takes the Cake Temple of

Mystery Texas Dice Wild Encounters Wild

Stripes

IGT

Back To The Future Black Orchid Candy Bars

Cats and Dogs Diamond of Athens Fast Hits

Triple Double Hot Peppers Fast Hits Triple Dia-

monds Footloose Goddess of Desire Goddess of

Gold Gold Bar 7s Hot Roll Super Times Pay

Hot Roll Triple Double Diamond Hotsy Totsy

Huevocartoon In Bloom Lady Swan Lovely

Outlaws Lucky Horse Pets Splitting Hares Su-

matran Storm Vanishing Act Woolly Mammoth

Konami Gaming

China Mystery China Shores China Shores 4-5

China Shores Boosted Dragons Law Dynasty of

Gold Glittering Pyramids Jumpinrsquo Jalapenos

Lion Festival Mystical Ruins Rawhide Bonus

Ladies Solstice Celebration Sparkling Twilight

Treasure Voyage Wealth of the Orient

WMS Gaming

Bier Haus Black Knight II Colossal Wizards

Country Girl Enchanted Darkness Exotic Treas-

ures Fallen Angels Fire Island Fire Queen a

Double Money Burst Great Tutankhamens

Mysteries Hercules Mr Hydes Wild Ride

Mystical Bayou Napoleon amp Josephine Nep-

tunes Quest a Double Money Burst Nile Lotus

Pirate Ship Queen of the Wild Towers of the

Temple Treasures of Machu Picchu

CASINO DINING

28 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

ining in the desert encompasses all manner of cuisine ranging from Five Star

to Fast Food with a growing trend toward traditional tastes To satisfy the

latter the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe offers its Desert Rain Cafeacute in Sells

Orsquoodham history is replete with references to seasonal farming that took advantage of

Southern Arizonarsquos generally sparse rainfall ldquoIrsquoitoi Elder Brother of Tohono Orsquoodham

legend provided everything the Desert People needed to survive including a wide varie-

ty of wild and cultivated foodsrdquo according to the cafeacute webpage ldquoThese foods and food

traditions have sustained the Orsquoodham people and culture for countless generationsrdquo

Recognizing 21st century status a Yes magazine article by Gabriel Thompson put it this

way ldquoThe destruction of the Orsquoodham food system wasnrsquot only about food it was about

culture --- exchanging a local diet for an existence reliant on processed food Millennia of

food independence became dependence in a matter of decadesrdquo

D

By Lee Allen

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 29

CASINO DINING

Cholla buds from the buckhorn staghorn and pencil cacti will

run their course before being replaced by the June fruiting of

the giant saguaro to make jams jellies and even wine and in its

own turn the deep red juicy-sweet fruits of the prickly pear

which will show up in August Just one example of the seasonal

rotation of traditional edibles found in the desert --- and at the

Desert Rain Cafeacute

So now you know whatrsquos cooking --- but where did it come

from Thatrsquos where TOCA the non-profit Tohono Orsquoodham

Community Action program comes in as sponsor of the New

Generation of Tohono Orsquoodham Farmers effort launched in

2011 TOCA manages both ends of the food chainhellipgrowing

crops in the field that end up at the Desert Rain Cafeacute

For the Orsquoodham probably the most famous of the Three Sisters

combination of cornsquashbeans would be the bean specifi-

cally the tepary (bawi) indigenous to the Sonoran Desert in

Arizona The staple of the Orsquoodham diet is heat resistant needs

little water to grow and does well in concert with other culti-

vated drought-resistant crops like 60-day corn None-the-less

despite their dependence on the tepary cultivation waned In

less than a century the nearly food self-sufficient Orsquoodham

went from an annual 1frac12 million pounds of beans to a miserly

few hundred pounds and fields began to lay fallow

Until TOCA stepped in to begin replanting traditional crops

with seeds provided by Native SeedsSEARCH a Tucson-based

seed bank Today a 125-acre farm exists near the USMexico

border harvesting tons of beans and corn as well as squash and

melon supporting TOCArsquos message that when respected and

cultivated land considered sacred can create healthy traditional

foodstuffs

A smaller grow-out farm south of Mission San Xavier Del Bac is

run by the San Xavier Cooperative Association ldquoWhen the farm

originally began one of the basic efforts was raising crops to

keep people aliverdquo says Propagation Manager Ciersquona Schaefli

Now that growth rates have improved a farm store offers certi-

fied naturally-grown traditional native crops --- everything

from alfalfa beans and peas to corn meal and flour as well Orsquoo-

dham yellow watermelon big squash (Hal) and Irsquoitoi onions

The reintroduction of traditional native foods in schools and the

community as a whole ldquois about reintegration of cultural and

health benefits a return of the wonderful flavors of these tradi-

tional foods and part of a larger movement toward health and

wellnessrdquo says Chef Votto ldquoWersquore proud to be a part of this

reinvigorationrdquo $

But now anyone with a hunger for the traditional and tasty can

whet their appetite with contemporary Orsquoodham cuisine billed

as ldquotraditional delicious and healthyrdquo

In a menu as creative as the cuisine itself Monday through Fri-

day edible options include breakfast (Morning Dew) entrees

(Monsoons) side dishes (Whirlwinds) beverages (Flash

Floods) and daily specials (Cloud Bursts)

Cafeacute Manager Brian Hendricks will point out the cafeacutersquos mantra

that ldquoeach dish contains at least one traditional Tohono Orsquoo-

dham food such as cholla buds protein-rich tepary beans or

saguaro fruit syrup Sometimes we prepare them as our people

have for generations and sometimes they are served in new

waysrdquo

The flavors of the desert are not only rich and delicious de-

signed to excite and satisfy the palette traditional foods are also

healthy Mesquite flour olive oil and the sweet syrup of agave

are used to help regulate blood sugar levels and manage diabe-

tes

Taking advantage of historic and currently cultivated possibili-

ties such as sweet Indian corn beans lentils squash and mel-

ons as well as beans from the mesquite tree and fruits off the

saguaro cactus menus are subject to change

Aside from standard items like tepary bean and short rib stew

hummus made from tepary beans or prickly pear chicken

wraps and glazed pork ribs the kitchen staff gets challenged as

seasons change and supplies vary ldquoPeople from all over the

world come to our cafeacute to try our unique foods knowing they

canrsquot find anything like this anywhere elserdquo says Hendricks

ldquoThe cholla bud (Ciolim) harvest takes place in the spring and

we will be featuring these in many preparations including the

ever-popular cholla bud citrus salad and our cholla bud pico de

gallordquo says Consulting Chef Mary Paganelli Votto ldquoBecause we

make every effort to showcase seasonal food options our week-

ly springtime specials may feature quiche pasta or sauteacutes that

all utilize the delicious cholla budsrdquo

For the uninitiated taste buds the rich in calcium fruit of the

cholla (more calcium in a 4-ounce serving than in a glass of

milk) is one of the earliest crops of a new season and offers a lot

of culinary versatility It can be dried pickled ground or fro-

zen and then added to salads stews salsas chiles and stir fry

Its taste has been likened to a cross between asparagus and

broccoli

The Desert Rain Cafeacute is located in the Tohono Plaza on Main Street in Sells Arizona

Their phone number is 5203834918 and their website is desertraincafecom

The cafeacute is open Monday through Friday from 630am to 3pm

30 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

TRIBAL NEWS

lthough spring doesnrsquot officially arrive until mid-

March the weather warms quickly in Arizona desert

country allowing Native American events to get un-

derway early Two such annual festivities are planned in Febru-

ary and March with a welcome mat out for visitors

The 24th annual World Championship Hoop Dance competition

will be held at Heard Museum in Phoenix on February 8-9

Starting with a Grand Entry procession on opening morning

and concluding with an awards presentation on the afternoon of

Day Two competitors will be hooping it up non-stop Hoop

dancing is story telling and whether or not the story is a capti-

vating one depends a lot on the talents of the storyteller and the

number of hoops put into play (anywhere from one to 50) But

itrsquos not the number of hoops involved that is impressive itrsquos

what the dancers do with them

A ldquoWe look for rhythm and timing and how well the dancers co-

ordinate with the drumrdquo says judge Victor Bob ldquoWe watch for

speed precision creativity and showmanship --- lots of things

going on simultaneously Things donrsquot have to be absolutely

perfect as long as the dance is completed all the hoops brought

into the competition are used nothing gets dropped and the

hoop forms donrsquot fall apart before the end of the songrdquo

Not only do judges look for the obvious they also consider the

intangibles like how well the crowd reacts to a particular per-

formerrsquos moves like those of last yearrsquos 6-year-old old Rito

Lopez (PimaApache) from Salt River Arizona Another crowd

favorite who proved that hoop dancing wasnrsquot just for the

younger crowd was Jones Benally (Navajo) an award-winning

performer now in his 90s who has been a hoop dancer for more

than 75 years

And Pow Wows By Lee Allen

World Championship Hoop Dance Competition at the Heard Museum

TRIBAL NEWS

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 31

The origin of hoop dancing varies according to whatever histor-

ical reference is consulted Some claim the people of Taos Pueb-

lo in New Mexico were the first to perform with dancers passing

through a 24-inch diameter circular willow hoop Others insist

the expressive performances began with the Anishinaabe cul-

ture in which the dancer became a counselor with the hoops

representing circles that return the responsibility of problems

back to their creator

Some indigenous peoples use hoop dancing as a part of healing

ceremonies designed to restore balance and harmony in the

world with holy men regarding the circles as sacred claiming

that visions may be seen within the hoops

The first World Hoop Dance Competition took place at the New

Mexico State Fair in 1991 with the venue moving to Heard Mu-

seum the following year ldquoThe event is a way to get up close and

personal with a truly unique Native American sportrdquo says

Debra Krol (XolonSalinan) ldquoThe rules are simple the dancers

accessible and with more than 70 performers coming from all

over the US and Canada you get to see a lot of different native

culturesrdquo

A few miles further down Interstate 10 and a month later mem-

bers of the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe San Xavier District will pre-

sent their 32nd annual Wak pow wow ldquoItrsquos always the second

weekend in March (this year March 8-9)rdquo says long-time pow

wow committee chairman Philbert Bailey Begun in 1982 as a

small social event to raise funds it has grown in popularity with

both participants and spectators and is now publicized as Tuc-

sonrsquos largest gathering of American Indians ldquoWe share some of

our cultural traditions with those who visit and donrsquot really care

how many people show up as long as they all have a good

timerdquo says Bailey ldquoOur pow wow is well attended by Native

Americans who live by and like to compete as well as non-

natives who want to find out a bit more about who we arerdquo

This yearrsquos event will begin with a Saturday morning audience

presentation of traditional dancing by San Xavier District danc-

ers followed by gourd dancing that leads up to a noon Grand

Entry procession The ever popular crowd pleaser of Tiny Tot

dancers (from those just able to walk to 5 years old) starts the

full day of pageantry that includes intertribal dances couples

exhibition teen elder and womenrsquos dancing ldquoWe looked at a

lot of other pow wows in the West to see how they were being

conducted and then we incorporated what we thought were the

best ideas into our own gathering which now offers a combina-

tion of pageantry fun and lots of dance competitionrdquo Bailey

says

Adding some uniqueness to this particular pow wow a Waila

band will kick off the second day of performances Competition

offers cash prizes for the top three performers in each category

with prize amounts being determined by gate revenue ldquoSome

dancers travel the pow wow circuit and compete as their way of

earning a livingrdquo Bailey says Other events on Day Two involve

two-step team and hoop dancing

A variety of food booths are located between the parking lot

and the pow wow grounds at Mission San Xavier Del Bac

[White Dove of the Desert] and the sights and smells of mes-

quite fires cooking Indian tacos red and green chili burros and

several versions of fry bread are hard to pass by

ldquoNobody needs to go away hungryrdquo Bailey says ldquoIn addition

to things to eat Indian vendors will be selling jewelry bead-

work drums kachina dolls painted art T-shirts --- all authentic

hand-made Indian crafts not stuff made in Chinardquo One of the

most popular attractions for kids is the chance to get their faces

painted

Once the dancing dust has settled Bailey and his committee

members will take a break until the fall when theyrsquoll start plan-

ning for an even bigger 2015 event --- always on the second

weekend in March

More information on the February 8-9 Phoenix hoop dancing

can be found online at heardorghoop Additional details on the

March 8-9 Tucson Wak pow wow can be found on their website

at waknetorg $

Heard Museum located at 2301 N Central Avenue Phoenix

Baskets and other Indian crafts for sale at the Wak pow wow

32 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO GOLF

Apache Stronghold

he Apache Stronghold Golf Club located at Apache Gold Casi-

no Resort near Globe Arizona is an 18-hole par 72 high desert

golf course with a USGA rating of 746 and a USGA slope of

145 Opened in 1999 the 7519 yard-long course was designed by Tom

Doak and challenges golfers with natural features including desert

washes rolling topography and natural rugged bunkers The moun-

tain and desert vistas are panoramic and unspoiled At 3200 feet in

elevation the golfing experience is cooler than nearby Phoenix and

Tucson during the summer months and mild during the winter season

With five sets of tees to choose from this memorable course accommo-

dates serious to casual golfers The property also includes a driving

range and clubhouse

T

Superb Golf in the High Desert

CASINO GOLF

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 33

Apache Gold Casino Resort is currently offering a Golf amp

Game Package that lets you bring a non-golfer along for the

fun The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold

Best Western one round of golf at Apache Stronghold Golf

Club including a cart and range balls plus $10 promotional

credits for two for slot play at Apache Gold Casino In ad-

dition guests will receive two breakfast lunch and dinner

vouchers at Apache Grill and two drink coupons Weekday

rates start at $140 and weekends (and holidays) start at

$160

A second package available is their Golferrsquos Stay amp Play

Package where players can tee up at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club and then hit the jackpot at Apache Gold Casino

The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold Best

Western one round of golf per golfer at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club including cart and range balls $10 promotional

credits for slot play at Apache Gold Casino Each golfer

receives breakfast lunch and dinner vouchers at Apache

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Single occupancy weekday rates start at $110 with week-

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rates are $176 and $196 on weekends and holidays Call

800APACHE8 or visit apache-gold-casinocom for more

information $

The Fourteenth Green At Apache Stronghold

The View From The Fifteenth Tee At Apache Stronghold

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36 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

LAUGHLIN NEVADA News

herersquos a lot going on at Harrahs Laughlin with definitely

something for everyone Dirk Arthur continues his suc-

cessful run at Harrahrsquos with his Wild Magic show February 4

through March 9 in the Fiesta Showroom Shows are every night

except Mondays Defending the Caveman returns to the Fiesta

Showroom March 29 through April 20 This is one comedy

show you donrsquot want to miss On April 26 yoursquoll want to catch

Los Lobos amp Los Lonely Boys With tickets starting at $24 yoursquoll

be sure to have an evening of great entertainment from two

great performers for one low price On June 14 funny man Jeff

Dunham arrives with his

Disorderly Conduct Tour for

a night of laughs

Harrahrsquos Laughlin is also

hosting a big $20000 Poker

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the public the weekend of

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entry fee is $200 and room

rates start at only $59 per night with the buy-in

Every Sunday in March through April 20 Harrahrsquos Laughlin

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reward credits dining credits or a gift

Did you know that Harrahs Laughlin is

home to plenty of Top Sizzling Slots Not

only did they recently install over 400

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time you visit if you are a fan of video

poker make sure to play the IGT Multi-

Denomination Triple PlayFive PlayTen

Play machines in the High Limit room or the

Video Poker Area If you prefer the slots

some of the hottest games on their floor

are Aristocratrsquos Buffalo Stampede near

the South Tower Aristocratrsquos Wonder 4

near the Beach Cafeacute and Ballyrsquos Quick

Hits also near the South Tower $

Harrahrsquos Laughlin Presents Entertainment Promotions amp Top Sizzling Slots

T

News LAUGHLIN NEVADA

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 37

ountry music icon and legend Willie Nelson returns to the

E Center Saturday March 29 for another extraordinary

concert Nelson is the creative genius behind historic recordings

like Crazy Hello Walls Red Headed Stranger and Stardust His

career has spanned six decades with a catalog of over 200 al-

bums Hes also earned every conceivable award and honor

bestowed upon a person in his profession In the last five years

alone he delivered ten new releases two of which received

Grammy nominations and a career-spanning box set He re-

leased his first novel and again headlined Farm Aid an event he

co-founded in 1985 all the while continuing to lobby against

horse slaughter and producing his own blend of biodiesel fuel

Nelson tours tirelessly climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III

(he rode his first two buses into the ground) taking his music

and fans on a seemingly endless journey to places that were

well worth the ride The concert starts at 730pm with tickets

starting at $45

C

WILLIE NELSON

amp FAMILY All American Country In The E Center

The Original Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters

The Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall

of Fame in 1987 with a string of big hits such as Charlie Brown Searchin

Youngblood Yakety Yak Little Egypt and many more Charlie Duncan joined Cornell

and became one of the Coasters Duncan carried on the tradition of vocal excel-

lence stage presence choreography and humor he shared with Gunter

The Legendary Monroe Powell amp The Platters Revue

The Platters were one of the top vocal groups of the 50s delivering smooth

stylized renditions of pop standards Their string of hits began in 1955 with Only

You and included four singles that reached 1 The Great Pretender My Prayer Twi-

light Time and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Monroe Powell is the best known lead singer

for the Platters for over 40 years

Bobby Hendrickrsquos Drifters

One of the great American doo-wop and RampBsoul vocal groups the Driftersrsquo

hits include There Goes My Baby Dance With Me This Magic Moment Save The

Last Dance For Me Some Kind Of Wonderful On Broadway Under The Boardwalk

Bobby Hendricks is the oldest surviving lead vocalist of the Drifters

Tickets are on sale at wwwedgewater-casinocom and at Edgewater Casino

Services $

Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters Monroe

Powell amp The Platters Revue Bobby

Hendrickrsquos Drifters E Center Dinner

Show set for February 28 March 1 amp

March 2 2014 Dinner will be served

at 6pm Nevada time Tickets starting

at just $55

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

38 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Apache Gold CasinomdashGlobe AZmdash8002722438

Cabaret Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands every weekend

Pavilion

Selena TributemdashMar 1

BlueWater CasinomdashParker AZmdash8882433360

Dig Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJsmdashDaily at 5pm

BlueWater Showroom

Leonardo da Vinci ExhibitionmdashNow-Apr 22

Kenny RogersmdashMar 22

Casino ArizonamdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom

Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)mdashFeb 7

Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)mdashFeb 21-22

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)mdashFeb 28-Mar 1

The Long Run Experience (The Eagles Tribute)mdashMar 7-8

Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)mdashMar 21-22

LAVation (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 28-29

The Arizona Room

Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country) - Mondays at 8pm

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashTuesdays at 6pm

Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashWednesdays at 6pm

Marley Taylor Band (Cover band)mdashSundays from 9pm to 1am

Casino Del SolmdashTucson AZmdash5208386506

Event Center

George LopezmdashFeb 14-15

Cliff Castle CasinomdashCamp Verde AZmdash8003817568

Dragonfly Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs

Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687

Events

Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm

La Vida Loca (Latin Music)mdashFr at 9pm

A variety of live music every Saturday night on the casino floor

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Monsoon Nightclub

Boots amp BeersmdashLive country music every Friday night

Noches CalientemdashSaturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music

Desert Diamond Casino IImdashSahuarita AZmdash8663329467

Sports Bar

Swinging TuesdaysmdashTuesdays 1ndash4pm

Karaoke NightmdashWednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden OldiesmdashThursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJsmdashFridays amp Saturdays

Diamond Center

Oh What A NightmdashFeb 8

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 22 (Rodeo Weekend)

Ron ldquoTater Saladrdquo WhitemdashMar 29

Doobie BrothersmdashApr 4

Gloria TrevimdashMay 3

Fort McDowell CasinomdashFort McDowell AZmdash8008433678

Mega Yard SalemdashFeb 22

Lucky 7 Saloon

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrahs Ak-Chin CasinomdashMaricopa AZmdash4808025000

The Lounge

Bella DonnamdashFeb 7 The HamptonsmdashFeb 8 B PlatinummdashFeb 14

The JJrsquosmdashFeb 15 Da VenturesmdashFeb 17 QuantummdashFeb 21 The

WalkensmdashFeb 22 Kenny CeteramdashFeb 28 Live DJmdashFeb31017amp24

Wild Wednesdays Noon to 4pm SwingtipsmdashFeb 5 Walkens

TriomdashFeb 12 Band Stand Shows 70rsquosmdashFeb 19 Western Fusion

TriomdashFeb 26

Hot Latin Nights 8pm to midnight on Thursdays fea tures Or-

chestra CalientemdashFeb 6 AzTexmdashFeb 20

Ladies Night on Monday nights

Hon-Dah CasinomdashPinetop AZmdash8009298744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom

Munday FundaymdashComedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home

of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once

in a while The east Tennessee native has an impressive track

record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the

country listener hes had six number one hits from his first

three albums from Watching You and These Are My People to

his most recent smashes Take A Back Road and Farmers

Daughter Through it all Rodney has always remained true to him-

self and constantly strives to evolve and find unique ways of

expressing himself through the music he puts out into the

world Though his new crop of songs has some edge and the

vocal energy may be amped up a notch Rodney is still the

same hardworking patriotic rock-solid country boy that fans

have grown to know and love since his debut with 2003s Hon-

esty Treena Parvello Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono Orsquoodham Gaming Enterprise said ldquoWersquore

very proud to once again partner with KIIM FM for a spectac-

ular rodeo weekend show Donrsquot miss Rodney Atkinsrsquo fantas-

tic Country soundrdquo

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

band will bring pop culture classics to life with their

authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

Paradise CasinomdashYuma AZmdash8887774946

Sharkyrsquos Bar amp Bites

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan CasinomdashWinterhaven CAmdash8777832426

Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

Legends In ConcertmdashFeb 19-23

George Thorogood amp The DestroyersmdashMar 1

Twin Arrows Navajo CasinomdashFlagstaff AZmdash8559468946

Featuring a variety of local regional amp headlining acts Call for info

Vee Quiva CasinomdashLaveen AZmdash8009464452

VQ Live

Featuring a variety of cover bands local amp regional acts Call for info

Event Center

JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

Little Joe y La FamiliamdashFeb 15

Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 15

Wild Horse Pass CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

The TemptationsmdashFeb 15-16

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

Vietnamese Lunar New Year ConcertDancemdashFeb 22

Yavapai CasinomdashPrescott AZmdash8007568744

Yavapai Cantina

Karaoke with Cruisinrsquo SusanmdashFr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

VIP players can participate In short Casino

Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

possible Thatrsquos certainly not a bad thing if

yoursquore thinking you want to participate in

after-hours bingo

Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

tained (what I believe to be) its most special

elementmdashits atmosphere The callers are just

as friendly as I remember The floor workers

are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

If you are like me and havenrsquot been in a

while trust me when I say yoursquore missing

out L8 Nite Bingo was always a blast but

now I can honestly say itrsquos better than ever

Visit casinoarizonacom for info on Casino

Arizonarsquos Bingo or call 4808507777 $

Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II

bullMusic DirectorOn-Air Host (3-7pm) for

KNRJ-FM 1011 The Beat

bullResident DJVJ for KTVK-3TV Friday 10am

bullHost of REDY Set Radio

bullOfficial Bum Squad DJ

bullDJ Vatican Member

bullFor more information on Ramses Ja visit his

website at ramsesjacom

L8 Nite Bingo Casino Arizona with host Corina

Corina DJing at KOOL 945 FM

Corina Hosting at L8 Nite Bingo

Corina amp DJ Kenji at Casino Arizonarsquos

L8 Nite Bingo Theme Nights

HOT DEALS Giveaways

42 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

3 Great Ways To Win

The packages are valid for any of the Renaissance Festivalrsquos

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Ask The Experts Magazine Giveaway

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Congratulations to our past winners of the lsquoBreak Away From

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44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

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6

1

3

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3

1 7

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WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

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B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

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I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4AM Sunday to 4AM Monday

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01 Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy 70 5 mi E of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 619 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02 BlueWater Resort amp Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 523 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03 Buckyrsquos Casino 1500 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 309 Y Y Y

04 Casino Arizona 101 amp McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 919 Y Y Y

05 Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 1085 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298

07 Cliff Castle Casino amp Hotel I-17 Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y

08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

09 Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S Nogales Hwy Tucson 866-332-9467 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

10 Desert Diamond Casino II I-19 Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 685 Y

11 Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy 86 Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 55

12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

24 Yavapai Casino 1505 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 244 Y

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Page 4: Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - February 2014 - 06:02

PLAYERS TALK QampA On Everything Gaming

06 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Q I always read your column for great tips etc but I

must disagree with an earlier column In a previous

magazine you attempted to dispel the myth that all

the slots are linked to a central computer which controls

payout based on various factors Well I just came from

a casino here in which bonus points were awarded dur-

ing certain hours When the starting time came all the

slots immediately went into the bonus counting with-

out any adjustment being made to the machines That

certainly proves that they are indeed connected to a cen-

tral computer system I dont have a problem with that

fact and am not sure why casinos dont want people to

understand that You still have to find the machine that

is ready to hit Thank you so much and keep up the

great column

Ron SteinriedemdashGlendale AZ

A Ron thanks for your kind words about our magazine and

thank you for writing in about slots being connected to central

computers

The Players Talk response we believe you are referring to dis-

cussed server based gaming Server based gaming is not al-

lowed in Arizona as it is not part of the Tribal-State Gaming

Compacts at this time Server based gaming is allowed in Neva-

da and in a few other states as well but not here This means

any single Class III slot machine in Arizona is not connected to

a central computer in order to control the outcome of any one

spin the payback percentage of the game the appearance of the

game and so on

A player tracking device mounted inside a slot machine is con-

nected to a central computer However the player tracking unit

does not influence the slotrsquos random number generator change

winning spins to losers alter the payback percentage of the slot

change game themes and so on

The scenario you describe must have involved your playerrsquos

club card being inserted into the slot machine during the par-

ticular hours where bonus points were awarded Without your

playerrsquos club card in the player tracking device in the slot ma-

chine you wouldnt have earned any bonus points right The

player tracking device is connected to a central computer in the

casino capable of many different functions None of those func-

tions alter the individual outcomes of the particular slot ma-

chine you choose to play

An analogy for this situation might be a video game console

connected to your TV along with a DVR connected to the inter-

net I can access the TVrsquos menu any time I want while playing

a video game I can make the blue water in the video game ap-

pear purple by adjusting the TVrsquos tint I can even program the

DVR to record the Super Bowl or order and download a movie

while I play my favorite racing game on the video game console

But as you know none of the actions described for the TV or

the DVR affect whatrsquos happening on the video game The situa-

tion with slots and player tracking devices is similar The slot

and the player tracking device behave independent of one anoth-

er Gaming regulations require it and independent lab testing

verifies that fact So the slot isnrsquot connected to a central com-

puter the player tracking device is You wonrsquot earn bonus

points without your card activating the player tracking device

Hopefully in elaborating on the distinction between server

based gaming player tracking devices and individual slot ma-

chines we have cleared up the fact that our earlier article is cor-

rect in stating that slot machines in Arizona are not connected

to a central computer that influences the fundamental random

operation of the slot machine

We hope you always find the machine that is going to hit when

you visit the casino and thanks for being our reader and fan

Q Many times [with] casino slots people are touching

rubbing and even hitting the machines Logically I

know that [the random number generator (RNG)] con-

trols the outcome of the bet So is all the machine inter-

action just superstition [I have the] same question with

pulling the handle (on machines that still have them)

And also how about the option to stop a slot Does that

change the outcome of the spin or will the machine do

what the machine will do no matter what

Barbara BeckmdashPhoenix AZ

A Barbara thank you very much for writing in with your

questions Many of our readers and fans have the same ques-

tions you do So wersquoll answer each in the order you asked to

avoid any confusion when reading our response

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

limited so we are unable to print every letter or e-mail we receive Please include your name and mailing address with all

correspondence Mail to Arizona Gaming Guide PO BOX 20636 Mesa AZ 85277 or E-mail to editorazgamingguidecom

QampA On Everything Gaming PLAYERS TALK

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 07

Does touching hitting rubbing pouring holy water on or

otherwise ldquoblessingrdquo a slot affect the outcome

Absolutely not The RNG controls the outcome of a slot ma-

chine Superstitious behaviors are just that superstitions

However our staff collectively believes that superstitions

ldquolucky charmsrdquo lucky routines and so on will positively influ-

ence a playerrsquos long run enjoyment entertainment and ldquoluckrdquo

with the slots

Obviously on a game like video poker where the player selects

which cards to hold and which to discard there is a defined

strategy in order to play a video poker game in the best way

Yet what cards are dealt from the top of the virtual deck is still

decided by the RNG

Does it make a difference if I pull the handle or press the

button on a slot machine

Absolutely not The handle (if available) and the spin button are

connected to the same circuit that initiates a spin Use the one

you feel ldquoluckiestrdquo using (Or use a combination of the two)

Does it make a difference if I stop the spin on a slot ma-

chine

Absolutely not Stopping the spin just fast forwards to the out-

come selected by the RNG Some of our staff members oversaw

the implementation of the stop spin feature on slot machines

while working for slot manufacturers so we can conclusively

(and with authority) state that this has no effect on your spin

In addition gaming regulations require that a stop spin feature

on a slot have no effect on outcomes and independent labs test

slot machines to verify they behave as required by the regula-

tions Rest assured that the stop spin feature only helps players

bet faster

Q How many casinos are there in Arizona My friend

says there are a lot I thought there were only like ten

Your help with this is appreciated

Lisa JmdashTucson AZ

Lisa your question is a valid one Many of us forget that there

are more casinos in Arizona than the ones closest to our front

door In fact there are 16 Tribes operating 23 Class III casinos

in the State Another 5 Tribes do not have casinos but have slot

machine rights they may lease to other Tribes One of Arizonarsquos

22 Tribes (the Hopi tribe) doesnrsquot have a gaming Compact You

can look at our Casino Directory on page 50 for more infor-

mation on each casino (Please note that the directory lists a

total of 24 casinos as one casino is technically in California

just West of Yuma Arizona) $

GREAT GAMES Table GamesmdashBlackjack

08 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Writer Al Moe has worked in the casino industry for many years

He has lived and worked in Las Vegas Reno and Lake Tahoe He

also attended the University of Nevada Reno He is an avid writer

and blogger author of ldquoVegas and the Mobmdashavailable at Amazon

He is also the proud father of four beautiful girls

ide bets and bonus bets are designed to increase the ex-

citement level of a casino game as well as increase the

profit a casino makes from each game If you play craps think of

the pass line bet which you make before shooting the dice as

the ldquostandardrdquo wager It has a small house edge of about 14

If you bet on the number eleven to roll thatrsquos a side bet and the

house has a much larger edgemdashup to 167 at some casinos

You wonrsquot find any live craps games in Arizona but you will

find video craps so stick with the passdonrsquot pass line and take

odds on your wager to keep the house edge down Make the

proposition bets like 2 3 11 12 and the hard-ways at your own

risk knowing the house edge is very high

Blackjack Side Bets

If you play blackjack good for you because the house edge is

also about 14 and if you follow proper basic strategy for

when to hit stand double down and split you reduce the

house edge to less than 1 Thatrsquos very good

On the other hand if you make a side bet like Perfect Charlie

Lucky Ladies or Royal Match keep in mind that while the wa-

ger can lead to a very large payoff (Lucky Ladies pays 1000-1

when you are dealt two queen of hearts and the dealer has a

blackjack) your overall cost for playing blackjack will increase

At Lucky Ladies the player makes their standard blackjack wa-

ger and places a wager from $1 to $25 in the side bet circle The

player wins if their first two cards total 20 Even a $1 wager

pays pretty well when it hits

Lucky Ladies Payouts

4 to 1 or $4 if your first two cards total 20

9 to 1 or $9 if your first two cards total 20 and are the same suit

19 to 1 or $19 if your first two cards total 20 amp are exact matches

125 to 1 or $125 if your first two cards are both Queen of Hearts

1000 to 1 or $1000 if your first two cards are both Queen of

Hearts and the dealer has a blackjack

Those high payoffs make the game very exciting but the house

edge is as high as 245 at Lucky Ladies Play it sparingly and

yoursquoll be fine If you are playing $1 a hand on the side bet your

overall cost is 25-cents each hand Thatrsquos similar to Perfect Char-

lie

If you play Perfect Charlie you know you can win 300000 to 1

Thatrsquos exciting but most people play the game because they can

wager as little as $3 per hand plus 25-cents on the side bet Just

keep in mind that hitting the big one (2 3 4 5 7 suited in or-

der) is like hitting the Lotterymdashit doesnrsquot happen too often

Side bets are like candy Try a little once in a while and yoursquoll be

fine Too much and yoursquoll get a stomach ache $

S

By Al Moe

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 13

New Slots GREAT GAMES

Other New Slots At Fort

McDowell Casino

By IGT Back to the Future American Idol Superstar Avatar

Wyland Fast Hit Progressives Double Gold Fast Hit Pro-

gressives Triple Diamond Fast Hit Progressives Double Hot

Peppers

By Multimedia Moby Dick and Jackpot Factory

Bally Fever Hits Fort McDowell Casino lazing its way to the casino floor at Fort McDowell Casino

is Fireball II After Burn Presented on Ballyrsquos ALPHA 2 Pro

V22 with Digital Tower this inferno of entertainment takes player-

favorite Fireball and adds even more fuel to the fire This title

brings the heat with three bonus wheel features ndash the Credit

Wheel Free Game Wheel and Jackpot Wheel Offering one of

Ballyrsquos best play mechanics with Game-in-Game plus the power of

an enormous wide-area progressive on Ballyrsquos Cash Connection

link Fireball II After Burn will ignite and maintain player ex-

citement just like the original

Several other new Bally games are also now available for play at

Fort McDowell Casino including Prizeball Playboy and Roll the

Bones Prizeball Playboy harkens back to Ballyrsquos pinball roots This

unique slot game not only contains a Free Games Bonus and a

Progressive Jackpot but also the Prizeball Bonus which means

tons of pinball-style action without the tilt

Mr Lucky puts the dice in the hands of players in Roll the

Bones on Ballyrsquos new ALPA Pro V2232 platform The Bones

featuring Mr Lucky and his skeleton band-mates takes players

B

on a rousing ride This game offers Ballyrsquos U-Roll play mechanic

where players get to touch the screen and ldquoroll the bonesrdquo for

credit awards and a Free Game feature There is also a three

level progressive to be won as well The spooky and spectacular

animations and music combine for one of the most entertaining

gaming experiences available

While visiting Fort McDowell Casino make sure to check out

these other exciting new Bally games that have just hit the floor

recently Jackpot Empire Quick Hit 24 Karat Quick Hit Las Vegas

Moon Goddess and Oceanrsquos Glory $

14 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

GREAT GAMES New Slots Coming Soon

oin the creepy eccentric cast of the Beetlejuice characters in an all-new

strange and unusual slot experience by WMS Gaming The 9x6 interface

stretches across the 32rdquo LCDs of the Gamefield xD cabinet vividly displaying

oversized symbols which if lined up may award up to a 10X multiplier

In the base game any character symbols that land flush on reels 1 and 3 will trig-

ger the ldquoPerfect Match Multiplierrdquo feature where a glowing frame extends across

all 6 reels If the character symbol lands exactly within the Perfect Match Multipli-

er frame the symbols combine to form a larger symbol to create more valuable

line pays potentially awarding a multiplier

But that is not all 3 Beetlejuice symbols trigger the ldquoWheel Spinrdquo awarding one of

four bonuses filled with movie clips oversized symbols multipliers and more

giving a whole new meaning to ldquoBeetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuicerdquo Make sure to

visit wwwyoutubecomwmsslots today for more information on this and other

unique gaming experiences Watch for this game to hit Arizona casinos soon $

J

Beetlejuice

By WMS Gaming

Beetlejuice trade amp copy Warner Bros Entertainment Inc (s14)

Did You Know bullMichael Keaton spent only two weeks filming his 17 minute part in the 15 hour film

bullBeetlejuicersquos name is said 15 times throughout the movie Barbara said it 8 times Juno said

it 2 times and Lydia said it 5 times bullThe title character Beetlejuice is named for a bright red star in the constellation of Orion Betelgeuse bullLydiarsquos dress in the wedding scene was chosen to be bright red because of the rhyme that says ldquoMarried in red better off deadrdquo

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 15

layers will definitely be howling for

exciting games and prizes with Aruzersquos

latest Innovator game Howling Wolf This 5

reel 30 line 30 credit minimum bet stepper

has a low game volatility and will most likely

be installed in a penny denomination by casi-

no operators

Howling Wolf is mystified by exciting base and

bonus games The 2X Wild symbols multiply

the line wins by up to 4 times With 5 or more

Howling Bonus symbols be prepared for the

howling wolf will herald you to the ldquoMoon

Prize Selectionrdquo Your chance of hunting

great credit awards while in the Moon Prize

Selection depends on the number of Bonus

symbols triggered during the ldquoHowling Bo-

nusrdquo Chase for more rewards during the

Free Games and multiply your prize with

additional Bonus symbols that appear when

the reels stop

With all these exciting game features that

include extra value-added randomly trig-

gered dancing reels and vibrant sounds and

graphics Howling Wolf will surely be a feast

for your senses

P

Howling Wolf

By Aruze Gaming

ristocratrsquos newest slot game The

Walking Dead based on AMCrsquos hit

TV series just started to go live in casinos

all across the country and will be coming

to Arizona soon

The Walking Dead slot game has a 75 credit

minimum bet and a 300 credit maximum

bet and is packed with clips from the

show unique features and an abundance

of bonus opportunities

Bonus features include ldquoReel Growthrdquo

where reels 2 3 4 and 5 will randomly

grow to a height of 5 6 or 7 high ldquoWild

Attackrdquo where random positions in Reel

Growth are replaced with Wilds ldquoThe

Horderdquo where horde reveals a winning

combination on the reels in Reel Growth

In ldquoAtlanta Wheel Bonusrdquo players win

credits jackpots CDC Wheel or Escape

from Atlanta Free Games In ldquoCDC

Wheelrdquo players can win credits multiple

prizes with the Grenade or trigger Walk-

er Bonus spins with a multiplier Players

win free games in ldquoEscape From Atlanta

Free Gamesrdquo and there is a Grand Jack-

pot that starts at $500000 Just like the

show Aristocrat has made sure this new

slot will keep players on the edge of their

seats

A

The Walking Dead

By Aristocrat

onamirsquos latest XTRA Reward slot game

theme is Kunoichirsquos Fortune It is a 5 reel

game with an XTRA Reward feature and a

free game event Maximum lines plus the

XTRA Reward bet which is 10 credits must

be played to be eligible for the feature Dur-

ing the XTRA Reward feature the third reel

will transform and display two symbols in

each reel If the same symbol appears on all

positions on the first reel then at least one of

the remaining reels will be randomly selected

and filled with that same symbol This fea-

ture increases the chances of earning credits

and triggering free games During the feature

game any 3 4 or 5 Mark symbols trigger 5

10 or 15 free games respectively All wins

during the free games are doubled and addi-

tional free games can be awarded Konami

fans are already familiar with the Balance of

Fortune feature where they can select to take a

credit prize instead of playing the free

games $

K

Kunoichirsquos Fortune

By Konami Gaming

New Slots Coming Soon GREAT GAMES

Bally TechnologiesmdashNew Slots Coming Soon GREAT GAMES

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 17

Itrsquos Time to

Roll the Bones By Riley Meredith

ust because wersquore slot players doesnrsquot mean we donrsquot

like the thrill of tumbling dice with the potential for a

big win combination Thatrsquos exactly what Ballyrsquos new

Roll the Bones game offers Delivered on the V2232 cabinet

where yoursquove played the likes of NASCAR and Michael Jackson

King of Pop Roll the Bones brings spooky and spectacular animations

and music to deliver one of the most entertaining gaming expe-

riences available

Roll the Bones is all about the dice During the base game individual

die may appear above the reels If two or more appear the ac-

tion begins The dice spin and if doubles of one through five are

rolled a full stack of Wild symbols appear on the corresponding

reel Up to two Wild reels may be awarded at any one time If

double sixes are rolled the U-Roll feature is awarded where you get

to touch the screen and ldquoroll the bonesrdquo yourself

In the U-Roll feature yoursquoll get three rolls where you can reach

out and ldquorollrdquo the dice on the screen Each roll results in a num-

ber with a corresponding multiplier on the tombstones that is

applied to your total bet Yoursquoll want to hit those doubles again

though as it awards the corresponding multiplier plus activates

the next highest jackpot level with max bet Double sixes award

the current jackpot and also activate the next highest jackpot if

applicable That means three double-six rolls award all three

jackpots in a single bonus

But letrsquos not stop yet as there are more bones to be rolled and

more credits to be won Three scattered Roll the Bones symbols

award five free games and 2X total credits bet After the fifth

free game an animated pair of dice is rolled by your skeleton

host and any total other than seven awards an additional free

spin If doubles are rolled after the fifth free game yoursquoll be

awarded a 1X multiplier up to a total of 5X When a seven is

cast the feature ends

Watch for Roll the Bones on casino floors and see if those dice

come up lucky for you

To learn more about this game and other exciting new Bally

products visit ballytechcom $

J

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 19

WINNING WAYS

t most casinos in particular

larger properties the place-

ment of slots is carefully

thought out all the way down to the

payback percentage How ldquolooserdquo or

how ldquotightrdquo a slot is set when first

brought onto the floor is not a hap-

hazard decision for the Slot Depart-

ment executives and GMrsquos office

As soon as a casino is big enough say

over 750 machines casino executives

put significant thought into how their

property is laid out As a result the

patrons respond to their design by

having high or low traffic volume

areas which is frequently based on

desirable and undesirable amenities

the casino property offers like restau-

rants an entertainment venue etc

Casinos always want to maximize

revenues out of every slot in the casi-

no at all times For this reason slots in

high volume traffic areas near an

attractive amenity (Zone A) like the

buffet will see a lot of play Games

with a lot of play are a goldmine for

the casino These games can be set

ldquotightrdquo with high maximum bets and

use math models with extreme ups

and downs to their game play as

theyrsquoll get play regardless of their

settings

At the opposite end of the spectrum is

an area of the casino where traffic

volume is low and there is nothing

attracting players to the surrounding

area (Zone B) For example a dark

corner near a few blackjack tables

where visitors might be bothered by

the rowdy antics of someone who just

watched the dealer draw to 21 Logi-

cally the casino has to approach slots

in this area differently than those in

Zone A In order to keep the numbers

up in Zone B the slots have to be low-

er risk at lower max bets and set

ldquolooserrdquo in order to keep players in

the area playing longer and coming

back on their next trip

Then there are the middle ground

areas That is sections of the casino

with high foot traffic volume with

unappealing attractions (Zone C) or

an area with an attractive destination

but with low traffic volume (Zone D)

Slots in Zone C have a low wager

medium game play and tend to be set

ldquotightrdquo to capture a playerrsquos impulse

to play on a whim Slots in Zone D

usually have a low bet medium game

play and are set ldquolooserdquo to keep play-

ers in the area

Next time you visit a casino be ob-

servant of what zone (A B C or D)

you might be in Yoursquoll have to ob-

serve the traffic volume and the loca-

tion of amenities and then come to a

conclusion about how ldquolooserdquo or

ldquotightrdquo the slots might be before you

sit down and play $

A By Lana Hartman

(Reprinted from V4Issue2 due to reader feedback)

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 21

GAMING NEWS

San Carlos Apache Tribe Doubles Down

On New Casino

he San Carlos Apache Tribe owners and operators of

Apache Gold Casino Resort near Globe Arizona are

planning to add a second casino to their collection of

tribal enterprises The proposed new casino will be located on

the San Carlos Reservation in the Aravaipa area on Arizona

Highway 77 at mile marker 127 roughly two miles south of

Dudleyville Arizona The location is at the southernmost part

of the San Carlos Reservation and is approximately 65 miles

north of downtown Tucson and 100 miles southeast of down-

town Phoenix

T Plans for the new Apache Sky Casino on the 230 acre site now

include the construction of a 25 to 30 thousand square foot tem-

porary facility housing about 500 slots 12 card tables 6 poker

tables a restaurant and a lounge Projections forecast the new

casino will generate about 200 construction jobs and around 500

permanent jobs once the facility opens for business The San

Carlos Apache Tribe is looking forward to bringing another

gaming facility to the Arizona community and expects to break

ground in May of 2014 The Apache Sky Casino should be ready

to open in March of 2015 $

22 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

GAMING NEWS

overnor Jan Brewer appointed Daniel H Bergin as

the new Director of the Arizona Department of

Gaming on December 11 2013 ldquoIn addition to a

strong understanding of Arizona gaming issues Mr

Bergin brings an extensive legal background in both state and

private practicerdquo said Governor Brewer ldquoHis service as Interim

Director has made for a smooth and effective transition within

the Department and I am confident he will successfully contin-

ue to carry out the agencyrsquos dutiesrdquo

Mr Bergin has been with the Department of Gaming since 2009

acting as Interim Director since September 2013 He previously

served as Deputy Director where he managed the Administra-

tion and Compliance Division In that role he supervised divi-

sion managers and supervisors oversaw the Departmentrsquos

budgeting accounting human resources IT and gaming com-

pliance matters developed and submitted the Departmentrsquos

yearly budget strategic plan and appropriation requests

among other responsibilities

As Agency Counsel for the Department of Gaming Mr Bergin

was responsible for general agency legal research advice and

representation on issues concerning the Arizona Tribal-State

Compact Arizona gaming laws employment related matters

general litigation and more

Prior to joining the Department of Gaming Mr Bergin served

as the Associate General Counsel for Arizona State University

(2004-2009) Assistant Attorney General for the Administrative

LawCivil Division (1995-2004) Assistant General Counsel for

First Interstate Bank of Arizona (1992-1995) and Associate

Attorney for Tarkington OrsquoConnor amp OrsquoNeill (1991-1992) and

Jennings Strouss amp Salmon (1988-1991)

Daniel Bergin has been licensed to practice law in the State of

Arizona since 1988 He graduated from Arizona State Universi-

ty College of Law (1988) and received a Bachelor of Science in

Business Administration (Finance and Banking) (1985)

Mr Bergin replaces outgoing Director Mark Brnovich who left

in September 2013 $

G

Daniel Bergin Is Appointed New Gaming Director By Governor Jan Brewer

ARIZONA LOTTERY Winners

24 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Cindy Esquer

Sal

Lo

Bra

cco

$50000 Money Multiplier Bonus $52000 Weekly Winnings

Mar

y Ja

ne

Rap

pley

ea

hen the Lottery vending machine would not accept the

selection slip he tried to put into its slot Sal Lo Bracco

asked the clerk to refund the $5 hersquod put into the machine The

clerk informed him that the machine does not give refunds So

Sal went back to the machine and randomly selected a $5 Mon-

ey Multiplier Bonus Scratchers His wife was mad at him because she

plays all the time and she wanted him to buy her favorite game

Sal scratched the ticket at home and couldnrsquot believe it when the

$50000 amount was revealed He said ldquoItrsquos probably a good

thing I didnrsquot scratch it in the store Irsquom sure after seeing how

much Irsquod won I probably would have been in a complete state

of shockrdquo Because he wanted to be reassured the ticket was a

winner he called the Lottery office to be sure he had played it

correctly He had

The timing of this win is great He recently quit his job to start a

small manufacturing company and this money will be put into

the new business

The winning ticket was purchased at Fryrsquos Marketplace 3949 E

Chandler Blvd Phoenix

W sing significant family dates Mary Jane Rappleyea of

Phoenix has regularly purchased two lines for each of the

Weekly Winnings drawings For some unknown reason shersquod never

bothered to purchase it previously although she purchased all

of the other Arizona Lottery draw games She finally decided to

make the game ldquopart of the family of games I playrdquo

When Mary checked her numbers against those listed in the

newspaper she very calmly walked into her husbandrsquos office

pointed to the newspaper then to the ticket she was holding

and asked him to check the numbers He checked them and

said ldquoIt looks as though you have a winning ticketrdquo At that

point Mary signed the back of the ticket and had him take it to

the store to confirm she was indeed a $52000 winner

Mary has already told her family and as her husband said ldquothe

immediate worldrdquo The couple plan to share some of their win-

nings with their family fix a few things around the house and

save the rest

The winning ticket was purchased at a retailer at 1605 E Bell

Road Phoenix

U

$50000 Coffee Break Crossword ndrew Watson a Surprise resident was relieved when he

discovered his $50000 win on Coffee Break Crossword He

always purchases his Scratchers and The Pick tickets at the same

store and plans on giving the clerk that sold him the winning

ticket a nice tip

Before he was certain of his win he wrote down all the words

he thought hersquod matched and compared them to the ticket

Then he took a picture of the ticket with his phone and sent it to

his fianceacute She texted back ldquoUnrealrdquo In addition to paying bills

hersquoll be getting married in March and wants to put a down pay-

ment on a house

The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K 11339 W Bell

Rd Surprise $

A

An

drew

Wat

son

For more information on the Arizona Lottery please visit their website at wwwarizonalotterycom For winning numbers call (480) 829-7425 in Phoenix or (520)

325-9141 in Tucson All other areas in Arizona call 1-800-499-3798

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 25

For more information on the Arizona Lottery visit their website at arizonalotterycom

For the winning numbers call 4808297425 in Phoenix or 5203259141 in Tucson All

other areas in Arizona call 18004993798

Hints amp Tips ARIZONA LOTTERY

f you purchase a Lucky Life Scratcher from the Arizona

Lottery in the near future absolutely donrsquot throw it away if it

wasnrsquot a winner

The Arizona Lottery is once again adding value to all losing

Scratchers by hosting four Lucky Life Second Chance drawings

In essence a losing ticket can still turn into a winner if players

register their non-winning Lucky Life Scratchers online

Players can visit azlotteryplayerscirclecomluckylife and click

on the ldquoRegistrationLoginrdquo link Once the seventeen digit al-

phanumeric code on the ticket is entered players are registered

for all four of the second chance drawings Regardless if itrsquos a

$1 $2 $5 or $10 Lucky Life Scratcher there are four drawings

for each one of the games

All entries must be performed online and players need to be

aware that they can enter more than one non-winning Scratcher

but are only eligible to win one prize per drawing per game So

to increase your chances of winning register for the drawing $

I Drawing Date Game Prizes

May 15 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

October 16 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

March 19 2015 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

To Be Determined $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$500 1-$2500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$10000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$50000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$100000

Maximize The Chances Of Winning Play The Lucky Life Second Chance Drawing

26 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

on-Dah Resort-Casino and Conference Center is set to

host their 12th annual White Mountains Winter

Games 2014 that includes Sled Dog Races and Winter-

Fest during the last weekend in February The Sled Dog Races

start at Sunrise Ski Resort on Saturday morning at 9am with the

Finals held on Sunday at 9am as well After the Finals the Kids

Races will be held WinterFest begins at Noon on Saturday and

includes a Chili amp Salsa Cook-off the White Mountain Dog

Show the Dog Weight Pull Competition live music by Apache

Spirit food (Indian tacos) beverages vendors Phoenix area

radio personality Dave Pratt as the event MC and much more

This celebration of Winter is not to be missed and is well worth

the weekend trip into the White Mountainsmdashespecially because

the Slot Department at Hon-Dah casino has been working hard

to get a large number of brand new slot machines up and run-

ning before Winter Games 2014 heats up This is the second

large influx of new slots to Hon-Dah in a short amount of time

So get your bankrolls ready and plan your next road trip up to

Hon-Dah in the White Mountains to play all the hot new slots

The brand new games are from four different slot manufactur-

ers including Bally IGT Konami and WMS so you wonrsquot worry

about a lack of diversity Players can choose from entertaining

games like Back to the Future or Footloose by IGT or get down

to business with Ballyrsquos numerous Quick Hit games Konamirsquos

China Shores series or one of our personal favorites WMSrsquo Mr

Hydersquos Wild Ride

When you put everything together Hon-Dah is ready for some

serious slot action before during and after Winter Games 2014

Instead of trying to discuss every slot they installed we thought

wersquod look at the long list of new slots we obtained and tell you

which games wersquod definitely play as soon as we walked

through the doors The entire list of new games is on the next

page but we felt it was important to highlight three games as

our standouts based on our research and our own personal ex-

periences Our top three ldquoMust Playrdquo games from the list of new

slots at Hon-Dah are Quick Hit China Shores and Mr Hydersquos

Wild Ride

H

By Lana Hartmann

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 27

Any Quick Hits by Bally

Great bonus hit frequency It is

very easy to hit a bonus with a

small bankroll The free games

are great Plus the multi-level

progressive with the Quick Hit

symbols is a fantastic add-on to

the game The lower jackpots

hit often and it is not uncom-

mon to hit jackpots and bonus-

es back to back Remember the

only way to win any of the

jackpots is to play max bet so

if thatrsquos not your style try a

different game Play these slots

at max bet only or move on to

something else

Mr Hydersquos Wild Ride by WMS

This game grows on all of us

more and more every time we

play it When you get 4 bonus

symbols on the first reel the

remaining reels re-spin for

additional bonus symbols You

need 5 bonus symbols to trig-

ger but you can get up to 20

symbols on screen for up to 60

free games The free games

allow the bonus symbols to not

only lock but add one free spin

and turn wild for the remain-

ing free games There are some

great bonus wins to be made

on this game and you donrsquot

wait long for a bonus either

Any China Shores by Konami

OK we all know how popular

this brand of Konami game is

so it comes as no surprise that

we chose this slot as one of our

favorites right You have to

try these games several times

to truly understand what all of

the fuss is about But when you

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Temple Treasures of Machu Picchu

CASINO DINING

28 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

ining in the desert encompasses all manner of cuisine ranging from Five Star

to Fast Food with a growing trend toward traditional tastes To satisfy the

latter the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe offers its Desert Rain Cafeacute in Sells

Orsquoodham history is replete with references to seasonal farming that took advantage of

Southern Arizonarsquos generally sparse rainfall ldquoIrsquoitoi Elder Brother of Tohono Orsquoodham

legend provided everything the Desert People needed to survive including a wide varie-

ty of wild and cultivated foodsrdquo according to the cafeacute webpage ldquoThese foods and food

traditions have sustained the Orsquoodham people and culture for countless generationsrdquo

Recognizing 21st century status a Yes magazine article by Gabriel Thompson put it this

way ldquoThe destruction of the Orsquoodham food system wasnrsquot only about food it was about

culture --- exchanging a local diet for an existence reliant on processed food Millennia of

food independence became dependence in a matter of decadesrdquo

D

By Lee Allen

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 29

CASINO DINING

Cholla buds from the buckhorn staghorn and pencil cacti will

run their course before being replaced by the June fruiting of

the giant saguaro to make jams jellies and even wine and in its

own turn the deep red juicy-sweet fruits of the prickly pear

which will show up in August Just one example of the seasonal

rotation of traditional edibles found in the desert --- and at the

Desert Rain Cafeacute

So now you know whatrsquos cooking --- but where did it come

from Thatrsquos where TOCA the non-profit Tohono Orsquoodham

Community Action program comes in as sponsor of the New

Generation of Tohono Orsquoodham Farmers effort launched in

2011 TOCA manages both ends of the food chainhellipgrowing

crops in the field that end up at the Desert Rain Cafeacute

For the Orsquoodham probably the most famous of the Three Sisters

combination of cornsquashbeans would be the bean specifi-

cally the tepary (bawi) indigenous to the Sonoran Desert in

Arizona The staple of the Orsquoodham diet is heat resistant needs

little water to grow and does well in concert with other culti-

vated drought-resistant crops like 60-day corn None-the-less

despite their dependence on the tepary cultivation waned In

less than a century the nearly food self-sufficient Orsquoodham

went from an annual 1frac12 million pounds of beans to a miserly

few hundred pounds and fields began to lay fallow

Until TOCA stepped in to begin replanting traditional crops

with seeds provided by Native SeedsSEARCH a Tucson-based

seed bank Today a 125-acre farm exists near the USMexico

border harvesting tons of beans and corn as well as squash and

melon supporting TOCArsquos message that when respected and

cultivated land considered sacred can create healthy traditional

foodstuffs

A smaller grow-out farm south of Mission San Xavier Del Bac is

run by the San Xavier Cooperative Association ldquoWhen the farm

originally began one of the basic efforts was raising crops to

keep people aliverdquo says Propagation Manager Ciersquona Schaefli

Now that growth rates have improved a farm store offers certi-

fied naturally-grown traditional native crops --- everything

from alfalfa beans and peas to corn meal and flour as well Orsquoo-

dham yellow watermelon big squash (Hal) and Irsquoitoi onions

The reintroduction of traditional native foods in schools and the

community as a whole ldquois about reintegration of cultural and

health benefits a return of the wonderful flavors of these tradi-

tional foods and part of a larger movement toward health and

wellnessrdquo says Chef Votto ldquoWersquore proud to be a part of this

reinvigorationrdquo $

But now anyone with a hunger for the traditional and tasty can

whet their appetite with contemporary Orsquoodham cuisine billed

as ldquotraditional delicious and healthyrdquo

In a menu as creative as the cuisine itself Monday through Fri-

day edible options include breakfast (Morning Dew) entrees

(Monsoons) side dishes (Whirlwinds) beverages (Flash

Floods) and daily specials (Cloud Bursts)

Cafeacute Manager Brian Hendricks will point out the cafeacutersquos mantra

that ldquoeach dish contains at least one traditional Tohono Orsquoo-

dham food such as cholla buds protein-rich tepary beans or

saguaro fruit syrup Sometimes we prepare them as our people

have for generations and sometimes they are served in new

waysrdquo

The flavors of the desert are not only rich and delicious de-

signed to excite and satisfy the palette traditional foods are also

healthy Mesquite flour olive oil and the sweet syrup of agave

are used to help regulate blood sugar levels and manage diabe-

tes

Taking advantage of historic and currently cultivated possibili-

ties such as sweet Indian corn beans lentils squash and mel-

ons as well as beans from the mesquite tree and fruits off the

saguaro cactus menus are subject to change

Aside from standard items like tepary bean and short rib stew

hummus made from tepary beans or prickly pear chicken

wraps and glazed pork ribs the kitchen staff gets challenged as

seasons change and supplies vary ldquoPeople from all over the

world come to our cafeacute to try our unique foods knowing they

canrsquot find anything like this anywhere elserdquo says Hendricks

ldquoThe cholla bud (Ciolim) harvest takes place in the spring and

we will be featuring these in many preparations including the

ever-popular cholla bud citrus salad and our cholla bud pico de

gallordquo says Consulting Chef Mary Paganelli Votto ldquoBecause we

make every effort to showcase seasonal food options our week-

ly springtime specials may feature quiche pasta or sauteacutes that

all utilize the delicious cholla budsrdquo

For the uninitiated taste buds the rich in calcium fruit of the

cholla (more calcium in a 4-ounce serving than in a glass of

milk) is one of the earliest crops of a new season and offers a lot

of culinary versatility It can be dried pickled ground or fro-

zen and then added to salads stews salsas chiles and stir fry

Its taste has been likened to a cross between asparagus and

broccoli

The Desert Rain Cafeacute is located in the Tohono Plaza on Main Street in Sells Arizona

Their phone number is 5203834918 and their website is desertraincafecom

The cafeacute is open Monday through Friday from 630am to 3pm

30 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

TRIBAL NEWS

lthough spring doesnrsquot officially arrive until mid-

March the weather warms quickly in Arizona desert

country allowing Native American events to get un-

derway early Two such annual festivities are planned in Febru-

ary and March with a welcome mat out for visitors

The 24th annual World Championship Hoop Dance competition

will be held at Heard Museum in Phoenix on February 8-9

Starting with a Grand Entry procession on opening morning

and concluding with an awards presentation on the afternoon of

Day Two competitors will be hooping it up non-stop Hoop

dancing is story telling and whether or not the story is a capti-

vating one depends a lot on the talents of the storyteller and the

number of hoops put into play (anywhere from one to 50) But

itrsquos not the number of hoops involved that is impressive itrsquos

what the dancers do with them

A ldquoWe look for rhythm and timing and how well the dancers co-

ordinate with the drumrdquo says judge Victor Bob ldquoWe watch for

speed precision creativity and showmanship --- lots of things

going on simultaneously Things donrsquot have to be absolutely

perfect as long as the dance is completed all the hoops brought

into the competition are used nothing gets dropped and the

hoop forms donrsquot fall apart before the end of the songrdquo

Not only do judges look for the obvious they also consider the

intangibles like how well the crowd reacts to a particular per-

formerrsquos moves like those of last yearrsquos 6-year-old old Rito

Lopez (PimaApache) from Salt River Arizona Another crowd

favorite who proved that hoop dancing wasnrsquot just for the

younger crowd was Jones Benally (Navajo) an award-winning

performer now in his 90s who has been a hoop dancer for more

than 75 years

And Pow Wows By Lee Allen

World Championship Hoop Dance Competition at the Heard Museum

TRIBAL NEWS

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 31

The origin of hoop dancing varies according to whatever histor-

ical reference is consulted Some claim the people of Taos Pueb-

lo in New Mexico were the first to perform with dancers passing

through a 24-inch diameter circular willow hoop Others insist

the expressive performances began with the Anishinaabe cul-

ture in which the dancer became a counselor with the hoops

representing circles that return the responsibility of problems

back to their creator

Some indigenous peoples use hoop dancing as a part of healing

ceremonies designed to restore balance and harmony in the

world with holy men regarding the circles as sacred claiming

that visions may be seen within the hoops

The first World Hoop Dance Competition took place at the New

Mexico State Fair in 1991 with the venue moving to Heard Mu-

seum the following year ldquoThe event is a way to get up close and

personal with a truly unique Native American sportrdquo says

Debra Krol (XolonSalinan) ldquoThe rules are simple the dancers

accessible and with more than 70 performers coming from all

over the US and Canada you get to see a lot of different native

culturesrdquo

A few miles further down Interstate 10 and a month later mem-

bers of the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe San Xavier District will pre-

sent their 32nd annual Wak pow wow ldquoItrsquos always the second

weekend in March (this year March 8-9)rdquo says long-time pow

wow committee chairman Philbert Bailey Begun in 1982 as a

small social event to raise funds it has grown in popularity with

both participants and spectators and is now publicized as Tuc-

sonrsquos largest gathering of American Indians ldquoWe share some of

our cultural traditions with those who visit and donrsquot really care

how many people show up as long as they all have a good

timerdquo says Bailey ldquoOur pow wow is well attended by Native

Americans who live by and like to compete as well as non-

natives who want to find out a bit more about who we arerdquo

This yearrsquos event will begin with a Saturday morning audience

presentation of traditional dancing by San Xavier District danc-

ers followed by gourd dancing that leads up to a noon Grand

Entry procession The ever popular crowd pleaser of Tiny Tot

dancers (from those just able to walk to 5 years old) starts the

full day of pageantry that includes intertribal dances couples

exhibition teen elder and womenrsquos dancing ldquoWe looked at a

lot of other pow wows in the West to see how they were being

conducted and then we incorporated what we thought were the

best ideas into our own gathering which now offers a combina-

tion of pageantry fun and lots of dance competitionrdquo Bailey

says

Adding some uniqueness to this particular pow wow a Waila

band will kick off the second day of performances Competition

offers cash prizes for the top three performers in each category

with prize amounts being determined by gate revenue ldquoSome

dancers travel the pow wow circuit and compete as their way of

earning a livingrdquo Bailey says Other events on Day Two involve

two-step team and hoop dancing

A variety of food booths are located between the parking lot

and the pow wow grounds at Mission San Xavier Del Bac

[White Dove of the Desert] and the sights and smells of mes-

quite fires cooking Indian tacos red and green chili burros and

several versions of fry bread are hard to pass by

ldquoNobody needs to go away hungryrdquo Bailey says ldquoIn addition

to things to eat Indian vendors will be selling jewelry bead-

work drums kachina dolls painted art T-shirts --- all authentic

hand-made Indian crafts not stuff made in Chinardquo One of the

most popular attractions for kids is the chance to get their faces

painted

Once the dancing dust has settled Bailey and his committee

members will take a break until the fall when theyrsquoll start plan-

ning for an even bigger 2015 event --- always on the second

weekend in March

More information on the February 8-9 Phoenix hoop dancing

can be found online at heardorghoop Additional details on the

March 8-9 Tucson Wak pow wow can be found on their website

at waknetorg $

Heard Museum located at 2301 N Central Avenue Phoenix

Baskets and other Indian crafts for sale at the Wak pow wow

32 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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he Apache Stronghold Golf Club located at Apache Gold Casi-

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Tucson during the summer months and mild during the winter season

With five sets of tees to choose from this memorable course accommo-

dates serious to casual golfers The property also includes a driving

range and clubhouse

T

Superb Golf in the High Desert

CASINO GOLF

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 33

Apache Gold Casino Resort is currently offering a Golf amp

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A second package available is their Golferrsquos Stay amp Play

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News LAUGHLIN NEVADA

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 37

ountry music icon and legend Willie Nelson returns to the

E Center Saturday March 29 for another extraordinary

concert Nelson is the creative genius behind historic recordings

like Crazy Hello Walls Red Headed Stranger and Stardust His

career has spanned six decades with a catalog of over 200 al-

bums Hes also earned every conceivable award and honor

bestowed upon a person in his profession In the last five years

alone he delivered ten new releases two of which received

Grammy nominations and a career-spanning box set He re-

leased his first novel and again headlined Farm Aid an event he

co-founded in 1985 all the while continuing to lobby against

horse slaughter and producing his own blend of biodiesel fuel

Nelson tours tirelessly climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III

(he rode his first two buses into the ground) taking his music

and fans on a seemingly endless journey to places that were

well worth the ride The concert starts at 730pm with tickets

starting at $45

C

WILLIE NELSON

amp FAMILY All American Country In The E Center

The Original Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters

The Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall

of Fame in 1987 with a string of big hits such as Charlie Brown Searchin

Youngblood Yakety Yak Little Egypt and many more Charlie Duncan joined Cornell

and became one of the Coasters Duncan carried on the tradition of vocal excel-

lence stage presence choreography and humor he shared with Gunter

The Legendary Monroe Powell amp The Platters Revue

The Platters were one of the top vocal groups of the 50s delivering smooth

stylized renditions of pop standards Their string of hits began in 1955 with Only

You and included four singles that reached 1 The Great Pretender My Prayer Twi-

light Time and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Monroe Powell is the best known lead singer

for the Platters for over 40 years

Bobby Hendrickrsquos Drifters

One of the great American doo-wop and RampBsoul vocal groups the Driftersrsquo

hits include There Goes My Baby Dance With Me This Magic Moment Save The

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Bobby Hendricks is the oldest surviving lead vocalist of the Drifters

Tickets are on sale at wwwedgewater-casinocom and at Edgewater Casino

Services $

Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters Monroe

Powell amp The Platters Revue Bobby

Hendrickrsquos Drifters E Center Dinner

Show set for February 28 March 1 amp

March 2 2014 Dinner will be served

at 6pm Nevada time Tickets starting

at just $55

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

38 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Apache Gold CasinomdashGlobe AZmdash8002722438

Cabaret Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands every weekend

Pavilion

Selena TributemdashMar 1

BlueWater CasinomdashParker AZmdash8882433360

Dig Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJsmdashDaily at 5pm

BlueWater Showroom

Leonardo da Vinci ExhibitionmdashNow-Apr 22

Kenny RogersmdashMar 22

Casino ArizonamdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom

Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)mdashFeb 7

Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)mdashFeb 21-22

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)mdashFeb 28-Mar 1

The Long Run Experience (The Eagles Tribute)mdashMar 7-8

Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)mdashMar 21-22

LAVation (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 28-29

The Arizona Room

Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country) - Mondays at 8pm

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashTuesdays at 6pm

Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashWednesdays at 6pm

Marley Taylor Band (Cover band)mdashSundays from 9pm to 1am

Casino Del SolmdashTucson AZmdash5208386506

Event Center

George LopezmdashFeb 14-15

Cliff Castle CasinomdashCamp Verde AZmdash8003817568

Dragonfly Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs

Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687

Events

Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm

La Vida Loca (Latin Music)mdashFr at 9pm

A variety of live music every Saturday night on the casino floor

Desert Diamond Casino ImdashTucson AZmdash8663329467

Monsoon Nightclub

Boots amp BeersmdashLive country music every Friday night

Noches CalientemdashSaturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music

Desert Diamond Casino IImdashSahuarita AZmdash8663329467

Sports Bar

Swinging TuesdaysmdashTuesdays 1ndash4pm

Karaoke NightmdashWednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden OldiesmdashThursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJsmdashFridays amp Saturdays

Diamond Center

Oh What A NightmdashFeb 8

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 22 (Rodeo Weekend)

Ron ldquoTater Saladrdquo WhitemdashMar 29

Doobie BrothersmdashApr 4

Gloria TrevimdashMay 3

Fort McDowell CasinomdashFort McDowell AZmdash8008433678

Mega Yard SalemdashFeb 22

Lucky 7 Saloon

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrahs Ak-Chin CasinomdashMaricopa AZmdash4808025000

The Lounge

Bella DonnamdashFeb 7 The HamptonsmdashFeb 8 B PlatinummdashFeb 14

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WalkensmdashFeb 22 Kenny CeteramdashFeb 28 Live DJmdashFeb31017amp24

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TriomdashFeb 12 Band Stand Shows 70rsquosmdashFeb 19 Western Fusion

TriomdashFeb 26

Hot Latin Nights 8pm to midnight on Thursdays fea tures Or-

chestra CalientemdashFeb 6 AzTexmdashFeb 20

Ladies Night on Monday nights

Hon-Dah CasinomdashPinetop AZmdash8009298744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom

Munday FundaymdashComedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home

of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once

in a while The east Tennessee native has an impressive track

record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the

country listener hes had six number one hits from his first

three albums from Watching You and These Are My People to

his most recent smashes Take A Back Road and Farmers

Daughter Through it all Rodney has always remained true to him-

self and constantly strives to evolve and find unique ways of

expressing himself through the music he puts out into the

world Though his new crop of songs has some edge and the

vocal energy may be amped up a notch Rodney is still the

same hardworking patriotic rock-solid country boy that fans

have grown to know and love since his debut with 2003s Hon-

esty Treena Parvello Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono Orsquoodham Gaming Enterprise said ldquoWersquore

very proud to once again partner with KIIM FM for a spectac-

ular rodeo weekend show Donrsquot miss Rodney Atkinsrsquo fantas-

tic Country soundrdquo

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

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authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

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Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

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JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

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AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

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Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

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Yavapai Cantina

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Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

VIP players can participate In short Casino

Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

possible Thatrsquos certainly not a bad thing if

yoursquore thinking you want to participate in

after-hours bingo

Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

tained (what I believe to be) its most special

elementmdashits atmosphere The callers are just

as friendly as I remember The floor workers

are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

If you are like me and havenrsquot been in a

while trust me when I say yoursquore missing

out L8 Nite Bingo was always a blast but

now I can honestly say itrsquos better than ever

Visit casinoarizonacom for info on Casino

Arizonarsquos Bingo or call 4808507777 $

Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II

bullMusic DirectorOn-Air Host (3-7pm) for

KNRJ-FM 1011 The Beat

bullResident DJVJ for KTVK-3TV Friday 10am

bullHost of REDY Set Radio

bullOfficial Bum Squad DJ

bullDJ Vatican Member

bullFor more information on Ramses Ja visit his

website at ramsesjacom

L8 Nite Bingo Casino Arizona with host Corina

Corina DJing at KOOL 945 FM

Corina Hosting at L8 Nite Bingo

Corina amp DJ Kenji at Casino Arizonarsquos

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HOT DEALS Giveaways

42 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

3 Great Ways To Win

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44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

L I X R S L I T H N L U R U

L L H C A E P N D K G A L O

D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

L N V R D U S E E L A H O R

I C O E T N B H S F A C I I

S U P M R S T K C P R V E E

I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4AM Sunday to 4AM Monday

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01 Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy 70 5 mi E of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 619 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02 BlueWater Resort amp Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 523 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03 Buckyrsquos Casino 1500 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 309 Y Y Y

04 Casino Arizona 101 amp McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 919 Y Y Y

05 Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 1085 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298

07 Cliff Castle Casino amp Hotel I-17 Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y

08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

09 Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S Nogales Hwy Tucson 866-332-9467 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

10 Desert Diamond Casino II I-19 Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 685 Y

11 Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy 86 Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 55

12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

24 Yavapai Casino 1505 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 244 Y

azgamingguidecom facebookcomArizonaGamingGuide

For information on the casinos amp much more

scan our QR codes with your smartphone

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9 8 1

5 7 6

7 5 9

2 6 3

1 8 4

1 6 8

7 5 4

3 9 2

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7 1 5

3 7 5

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2 1 6

5 4 7

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Page 5: Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - February 2014 - 06:02

QampA On Everything Gaming PLAYERS TALK

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 07

Does touching hitting rubbing pouring holy water on or

otherwise ldquoblessingrdquo a slot affect the outcome

Absolutely not The RNG controls the outcome of a slot ma-

chine Superstitious behaviors are just that superstitions

However our staff collectively believes that superstitions

ldquolucky charmsrdquo lucky routines and so on will positively influ-

ence a playerrsquos long run enjoyment entertainment and ldquoluckrdquo

with the slots

Obviously on a game like video poker where the player selects

which cards to hold and which to discard there is a defined

strategy in order to play a video poker game in the best way

Yet what cards are dealt from the top of the virtual deck is still

decided by the RNG

Does it make a difference if I pull the handle or press the

button on a slot machine

Absolutely not The handle (if available) and the spin button are

connected to the same circuit that initiates a spin Use the one

you feel ldquoluckiestrdquo using (Or use a combination of the two)

Does it make a difference if I stop the spin on a slot ma-

chine

Absolutely not Stopping the spin just fast forwards to the out-

come selected by the RNG Some of our staff members oversaw

the implementation of the stop spin feature on slot machines

while working for slot manufacturers so we can conclusively

(and with authority) state that this has no effect on your spin

In addition gaming regulations require that a stop spin feature

on a slot have no effect on outcomes and independent labs test

slot machines to verify they behave as required by the regula-

tions Rest assured that the stop spin feature only helps players

bet faster

Q How many casinos are there in Arizona My friend

says there are a lot I thought there were only like ten

Your help with this is appreciated

Lisa JmdashTucson AZ

Lisa your question is a valid one Many of us forget that there

are more casinos in Arizona than the ones closest to our front

door In fact there are 16 Tribes operating 23 Class III casinos

in the State Another 5 Tribes do not have casinos but have slot

machine rights they may lease to other Tribes One of Arizonarsquos

22 Tribes (the Hopi tribe) doesnrsquot have a gaming Compact You

can look at our Casino Directory on page 50 for more infor-

mation on each casino (Please note that the directory lists a

total of 24 casinos as one casino is technically in California

just West of Yuma Arizona) $

GREAT GAMES Table GamesmdashBlackjack

08 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Writer Al Moe has worked in the casino industry for many years

He has lived and worked in Las Vegas Reno and Lake Tahoe He

also attended the University of Nevada Reno He is an avid writer

and blogger author of ldquoVegas and the Mobmdashavailable at Amazon

He is also the proud father of four beautiful girls

ide bets and bonus bets are designed to increase the ex-

citement level of a casino game as well as increase the

profit a casino makes from each game If you play craps think of

the pass line bet which you make before shooting the dice as

the ldquostandardrdquo wager It has a small house edge of about 14

If you bet on the number eleven to roll thatrsquos a side bet and the

house has a much larger edgemdashup to 167 at some casinos

You wonrsquot find any live craps games in Arizona but you will

find video craps so stick with the passdonrsquot pass line and take

odds on your wager to keep the house edge down Make the

proposition bets like 2 3 11 12 and the hard-ways at your own

risk knowing the house edge is very high

Blackjack Side Bets

If you play blackjack good for you because the house edge is

also about 14 and if you follow proper basic strategy for

when to hit stand double down and split you reduce the

house edge to less than 1 Thatrsquos very good

On the other hand if you make a side bet like Perfect Charlie

Lucky Ladies or Royal Match keep in mind that while the wa-

ger can lead to a very large payoff (Lucky Ladies pays 1000-1

when you are dealt two queen of hearts and the dealer has a

blackjack) your overall cost for playing blackjack will increase

At Lucky Ladies the player makes their standard blackjack wa-

ger and places a wager from $1 to $25 in the side bet circle The

player wins if their first two cards total 20 Even a $1 wager

pays pretty well when it hits

Lucky Ladies Payouts

4 to 1 or $4 if your first two cards total 20

9 to 1 or $9 if your first two cards total 20 and are the same suit

19 to 1 or $19 if your first two cards total 20 amp are exact matches

125 to 1 or $125 if your first two cards are both Queen of Hearts

1000 to 1 or $1000 if your first two cards are both Queen of

Hearts and the dealer has a blackjack

Those high payoffs make the game very exciting but the house

edge is as high as 245 at Lucky Ladies Play it sparingly and

yoursquoll be fine If you are playing $1 a hand on the side bet your

overall cost is 25-cents each hand Thatrsquos similar to Perfect Char-

lie

If you play Perfect Charlie you know you can win 300000 to 1

Thatrsquos exciting but most people play the game because they can

wager as little as $3 per hand plus 25-cents on the side bet Just

keep in mind that hitting the big one (2 3 4 5 7 suited in or-

der) is like hitting the Lotterymdashit doesnrsquot happen too often

Side bets are like candy Try a little once in a while and yoursquoll be

fine Too much and yoursquoll get a stomach ache $

S

By Al Moe

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 13

New Slots GREAT GAMES

Other New Slots At Fort

McDowell Casino

By IGT Back to the Future American Idol Superstar Avatar

Wyland Fast Hit Progressives Double Gold Fast Hit Pro-

gressives Triple Diamond Fast Hit Progressives Double Hot

Peppers

By Multimedia Moby Dick and Jackpot Factory

Bally Fever Hits Fort McDowell Casino lazing its way to the casino floor at Fort McDowell Casino

is Fireball II After Burn Presented on Ballyrsquos ALPHA 2 Pro

V22 with Digital Tower this inferno of entertainment takes player-

favorite Fireball and adds even more fuel to the fire This title

brings the heat with three bonus wheel features ndash the Credit

Wheel Free Game Wheel and Jackpot Wheel Offering one of

Ballyrsquos best play mechanics with Game-in-Game plus the power of

an enormous wide-area progressive on Ballyrsquos Cash Connection

link Fireball II After Burn will ignite and maintain player ex-

citement just like the original

Several other new Bally games are also now available for play at

Fort McDowell Casino including Prizeball Playboy and Roll the

Bones Prizeball Playboy harkens back to Ballyrsquos pinball roots This

unique slot game not only contains a Free Games Bonus and a

Progressive Jackpot but also the Prizeball Bonus which means

tons of pinball-style action without the tilt

Mr Lucky puts the dice in the hands of players in Roll the

Bones on Ballyrsquos new ALPA Pro V2232 platform The Bones

featuring Mr Lucky and his skeleton band-mates takes players

B

on a rousing ride This game offers Ballyrsquos U-Roll play mechanic

where players get to touch the screen and ldquoroll the bonesrdquo for

credit awards and a Free Game feature There is also a three

level progressive to be won as well The spooky and spectacular

animations and music combine for one of the most entertaining

gaming experiences available

While visiting Fort McDowell Casino make sure to check out

these other exciting new Bally games that have just hit the floor

recently Jackpot Empire Quick Hit 24 Karat Quick Hit Las Vegas

Moon Goddess and Oceanrsquos Glory $

14 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

GREAT GAMES New Slots Coming Soon

oin the creepy eccentric cast of the Beetlejuice characters in an all-new

strange and unusual slot experience by WMS Gaming The 9x6 interface

stretches across the 32rdquo LCDs of the Gamefield xD cabinet vividly displaying

oversized symbols which if lined up may award up to a 10X multiplier

In the base game any character symbols that land flush on reels 1 and 3 will trig-

ger the ldquoPerfect Match Multiplierrdquo feature where a glowing frame extends across

all 6 reels If the character symbol lands exactly within the Perfect Match Multipli-

er frame the symbols combine to form a larger symbol to create more valuable

line pays potentially awarding a multiplier

But that is not all 3 Beetlejuice symbols trigger the ldquoWheel Spinrdquo awarding one of

four bonuses filled with movie clips oversized symbols multipliers and more

giving a whole new meaning to ldquoBeetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuicerdquo Make sure to

visit wwwyoutubecomwmsslots today for more information on this and other

unique gaming experiences Watch for this game to hit Arizona casinos soon $

J

Beetlejuice

By WMS Gaming

Beetlejuice trade amp copy Warner Bros Entertainment Inc (s14)

Did You Know bullMichael Keaton spent only two weeks filming his 17 minute part in the 15 hour film

bullBeetlejuicersquos name is said 15 times throughout the movie Barbara said it 8 times Juno said

it 2 times and Lydia said it 5 times bullThe title character Beetlejuice is named for a bright red star in the constellation of Orion Betelgeuse bullLydiarsquos dress in the wedding scene was chosen to be bright red because of the rhyme that says ldquoMarried in red better off deadrdquo

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 15

layers will definitely be howling for

exciting games and prizes with Aruzersquos

latest Innovator game Howling Wolf This 5

reel 30 line 30 credit minimum bet stepper

has a low game volatility and will most likely

be installed in a penny denomination by casi-

no operators

Howling Wolf is mystified by exciting base and

bonus games The 2X Wild symbols multiply

the line wins by up to 4 times With 5 or more

Howling Bonus symbols be prepared for the

howling wolf will herald you to the ldquoMoon

Prize Selectionrdquo Your chance of hunting

great credit awards while in the Moon Prize

Selection depends on the number of Bonus

symbols triggered during the ldquoHowling Bo-

nusrdquo Chase for more rewards during the

Free Games and multiply your prize with

additional Bonus symbols that appear when

the reels stop

With all these exciting game features that

include extra value-added randomly trig-

gered dancing reels and vibrant sounds and

graphics Howling Wolf will surely be a feast

for your senses

P

Howling Wolf

By Aruze Gaming

ristocratrsquos newest slot game The

Walking Dead based on AMCrsquos hit

TV series just started to go live in casinos

all across the country and will be coming

to Arizona soon

The Walking Dead slot game has a 75 credit

minimum bet and a 300 credit maximum

bet and is packed with clips from the

show unique features and an abundance

of bonus opportunities

Bonus features include ldquoReel Growthrdquo

where reels 2 3 4 and 5 will randomly

grow to a height of 5 6 or 7 high ldquoWild

Attackrdquo where random positions in Reel

Growth are replaced with Wilds ldquoThe

Horderdquo where horde reveals a winning

combination on the reels in Reel Growth

In ldquoAtlanta Wheel Bonusrdquo players win

credits jackpots CDC Wheel or Escape

from Atlanta Free Games In ldquoCDC

Wheelrdquo players can win credits multiple

prizes with the Grenade or trigger Walk-

er Bonus spins with a multiplier Players

win free games in ldquoEscape From Atlanta

Free Gamesrdquo and there is a Grand Jack-

pot that starts at $500000 Just like the

show Aristocrat has made sure this new

slot will keep players on the edge of their

seats

A

The Walking Dead

By Aristocrat

onamirsquos latest XTRA Reward slot game

theme is Kunoichirsquos Fortune It is a 5 reel

game with an XTRA Reward feature and a

free game event Maximum lines plus the

XTRA Reward bet which is 10 credits must

be played to be eligible for the feature Dur-

ing the XTRA Reward feature the third reel

will transform and display two symbols in

each reel If the same symbol appears on all

positions on the first reel then at least one of

the remaining reels will be randomly selected

and filled with that same symbol This fea-

ture increases the chances of earning credits

and triggering free games During the feature

game any 3 4 or 5 Mark symbols trigger 5

10 or 15 free games respectively All wins

during the free games are doubled and addi-

tional free games can be awarded Konami

fans are already familiar with the Balance of

Fortune feature where they can select to take a

credit prize instead of playing the free

games $

K

Kunoichirsquos Fortune

By Konami Gaming

New Slots Coming Soon GREAT GAMES

Bally TechnologiesmdashNew Slots Coming Soon GREAT GAMES

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 17

Itrsquos Time to

Roll the Bones By Riley Meredith

ust because wersquore slot players doesnrsquot mean we donrsquot

like the thrill of tumbling dice with the potential for a

big win combination Thatrsquos exactly what Ballyrsquos new

Roll the Bones game offers Delivered on the V2232 cabinet

where yoursquove played the likes of NASCAR and Michael Jackson

King of Pop Roll the Bones brings spooky and spectacular animations

and music to deliver one of the most entertaining gaming expe-

riences available

Roll the Bones is all about the dice During the base game individual

die may appear above the reels If two or more appear the ac-

tion begins The dice spin and if doubles of one through five are

rolled a full stack of Wild symbols appear on the corresponding

reel Up to two Wild reels may be awarded at any one time If

double sixes are rolled the U-Roll feature is awarded where you get

to touch the screen and ldquoroll the bonesrdquo yourself

In the U-Roll feature yoursquoll get three rolls where you can reach

out and ldquorollrdquo the dice on the screen Each roll results in a num-

ber with a corresponding multiplier on the tombstones that is

applied to your total bet Yoursquoll want to hit those doubles again

though as it awards the corresponding multiplier plus activates

the next highest jackpot level with max bet Double sixes award

the current jackpot and also activate the next highest jackpot if

applicable That means three double-six rolls award all three

jackpots in a single bonus

But letrsquos not stop yet as there are more bones to be rolled and

more credits to be won Three scattered Roll the Bones symbols

award five free games and 2X total credits bet After the fifth

free game an animated pair of dice is rolled by your skeleton

host and any total other than seven awards an additional free

spin If doubles are rolled after the fifth free game yoursquoll be

awarded a 1X multiplier up to a total of 5X When a seven is

cast the feature ends

Watch for Roll the Bones on casino floors and see if those dice

come up lucky for you

To learn more about this game and other exciting new Bally

products visit ballytechcom $

J

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 19

WINNING WAYS

t most casinos in particular

larger properties the place-

ment of slots is carefully

thought out all the way down to the

payback percentage How ldquolooserdquo or

how ldquotightrdquo a slot is set when first

brought onto the floor is not a hap-

hazard decision for the Slot Depart-

ment executives and GMrsquos office

As soon as a casino is big enough say

over 750 machines casino executives

put significant thought into how their

property is laid out As a result the

patrons respond to their design by

having high or low traffic volume

areas which is frequently based on

desirable and undesirable amenities

the casino property offers like restau-

rants an entertainment venue etc

Casinos always want to maximize

revenues out of every slot in the casi-

no at all times For this reason slots in

high volume traffic areas near an

attractive amenity (Zone A) like the

buffet will see a lot of play Games

with a lot of play are a goldmine for

the casino These games can be set

ldquotightrdquo with high maximum bets and

use math models with extreme ups

and downs to their game play as

theyrsquoll get play regardless of their

settings

At the opposite end of the spectrum is

an area of the casino where traffic

volume is low and there is nothing

attracting players to the surrounding

area (Zone B) For example a dark

corner near a few blackjack tables

where visitors might be bothered by

the rowdy antics of someone who just

watched the dealer draw to 21 Logi-

cally the casino has to approach slots

in this area differently than those in

Zone A In order to keep the numbers

up in Zone B the slots have to be low-

er risk at lower max bets and set

ldquolooserrdquo in order to keep players in

the area playing longer and coming

back on their next trip

Then there are the middle ground

areas That is sections of the casino

with high foot traffic volume with

unappealing attractions (Zone C) or

an area with an attractive destination

but with low traffic volume (Zone D)

Slots in Zone C have a low wager

medium game play and tend to be set

ldquotightrdquo to capture a playerrsquos impulse

to play on a whim Slots in Zone D

usually have a low bet medium game

play and are set ldquolooserdquo to keep play-

ers in the area

Next time you visit a casino be ob-

servant of what zone (A B C or D)

you might be in Yoursquoll have to ob-

serve the traffic volume and the loca-

tion of amenities and then come to a

conclusion about how ldquolooserdquo or

ldquotightrdquo the slots might be before you

sit down and play $

A By Lana Hartman

(Reprinted from V4Issue2 due to reader feedback)

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 21

GAMING NEWS

San Carlos Apache Tribe Doubles Down

On New Casino

he San Carlos Apache Tribe owners and operators of

Apache Gold Casino Resort near Globe Arizona are

planning to add a second casino to their collection of

tribal enterprises The proposed new casino will be located on

the San Carlos Reservation in the Aravaipa area on Arizona

Highway 77 at mile marker 127 roughly two miles south of

Dudleyville Arizona The location is at the southernmost part

of the San Carlos Reservation and is approximately 65 miles

north of downtown Tucson and 100 miles southeast of down-

town Phoenix

T Plans for the new Apache Sky Casino on the 230 acre site now

include the construction of a 25 to 30 thousand square foot tem-

porary facility housing about 500 slots 12 card tables 6 poker

tables a restaurant and a lounge Projections forecast the new

casino will generate about 200 construction jobs and around 500

permanent jobs once the facility opens for business The San

Carlos Apache Tribe is looking forward to bringing another

gaming facility to the Arizona community and expects to break

ground in May of 2014 The Apache Sky Casino should be ready

to open in March of 2015 $

22 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

GAMING NEWS

overnor Jan Brewer appointed Daniel H Bergin as

the new Director of the Arizona Department of

Gaming on December 11 2013 ldquoIn addition to a

strong understanding of Arizona gaming issues Mr

Bergin brings an extensive legal background in both state and

private practicerdquo said Governor Brewer ldquoHis service as Interim

Director has made for a smooth and effective transition within

the Department and I am confident he will successfully contin-

ue to carry out the agencyrsquos dutiesrdquo

Mr Bergin has been with the Department of Gaming since 2009

acting as Interim Director since September 2013 He previously

served as Deputy Director where he managed the Administra-

tion and Compliance Division In that role he supervised divi-

sion managers and supervisors oversaw the Departmentrsquos

budgeting accounting human resources IT and gaming com-

pliance matters developed and submitted the Departmentrsquos

yearly budget strategic plan and appropriation requests

among other responsibilities

As Agency Counsel for the Department of Gaming Mr Bergin

was responsible for general agency legal research advice and

representation on issues concerning the Arizona Tribal-State

Compact Arizona gaming laws employment related matters

general litigation and more

Prior to joining the Department of Gaming Mr Bergin served

as the Associate General Counsel for Arizona State University

(2004-2009) Assistant Attorney General for the Administrative

LawCivil Division (1995-2004) Assistant General Counsel for

First Interstate Bank of Arizona (1992-1995) and Associate

Attorney for Tarkington OrsquoConnor amp OrsquoNeill (1991-1992) and

Jennings Strouss amp Salmon (1988-1991)

Daniel Bergin has been licensed to practice law in the State of

Arizona since 1988 He graduated from Arizona State Universi-

ty College of Law (1988) and received a Bachelor of Science in

Business Administration (Finance and Banking) (1985)

Mr Bergin replaces outgoing Director Mark Brnovich who left

in September 2013 $

G

Daniel Bergin Is Appointed New Gaming Director By Governor Jan Brewer

ARIZONA LOTTERY Winners

24 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Cindy Esquer

Sal

Lo

Bra

cco

$50000 Money Multiplier Bonus $52000 Weekly Winnings

Mar

y Ja

ne

Rap

pley

ea

hen the Lottery vending machine would not accept the

selection slip he tried to put into its slot Sal Lo Bracco

asked the clerk to refund the $5 hersquod put into the machine The

clerk informed him that the machine does not give refunds So

Sal went back to the machine and randomly selected a $5 Mon-

ey Multiplier Bonus Scratchers His wife was mad at him because she

plays all the time and she wanted him to buy her favorite game

Sal scratched the ticket at home and couldnrsquot believe it when the

$50000 amount was revealed He said ldquoItrsquos probably a good

thing I didnrsquot scratch it in the store Irsquom sure after seeing how

much Irsquod won I probably would have been in a complete state

of shockrdquo Because he wanted to be reassured the ticket was a

winner he called the Lottery office to be sure he had played it

correctly He had

The timing of this win is great He recently quit his job to start a

small manufacturing company and this money will be put into

the new business

The winning ticket was purchased at Fryrsquos Marketplace 3949 E

Chandler Blvd Phoenix

W sing significant family dates Mary Jane Rappleyea of

Phoenix has regularly purchased two lines for each of the

Weekly Winnings drawings For some unknown reason shersquod never

bothered to purchase it previously although she purchased all

of the other Arizona Lottery draw games She finally decided to

make the game ldquopart of the family of games I playrdquo

When Mary checked her numbers against those listed in the

newspaper she very calmly walked into her husbandrsquos office

pointed to the newspaper then to the ticket she was holding

and asked him to check the numbers He checked them and

said ldquoIt looks as though you have a winning ticketrdquo At that

point Mary signed the back of the ticket and had him take it to

the store to confirm she was indeed a $52000 winner

Mary has already told her family and as her husband said ldquothe

immediate worldrdquo The couple plan to share some of their win-

nings with their family fix a few things around the house and

save the rest

The winning ticket was purchased at a retailer at 1605 E Bell

Road Phoenix

U

$50000 Coffee Break Crossword ndrew Watson a Surprise resident was relieved when he

discovered his $50000 win on Coffee Break Crossword He

always purchases his Scratchers and The Pick tickets at the same

store and plans on giving the clerk that sold him the winning

ticket a nice tip

Before he was certain of his win he wrote down all the words

he thought hersquod matched and compared them to the ticket

Then he took a picture of the ticket with his phone and sent it to

his fianceacute She texted back ldquoUnrealrdquo In addition to paying bills

hersquoll be getting married in March and wants to put a down pay-

ment on a house

The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K 11339 W Bell

Rd Surprise $

A

An

drew

Wat

son

For more information on the Arizona Lottery please visit their website at wwwarizonalotterycom For winning numbers call (480) 829-7425 in Phoenix or (520)

325-9141 in Tucson All other areas in Arizona call 1-800-499-3798

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 25

For more information on the Arizona Lottery visit their website at arizonalotterycom

For the winning numbers call 4808297425 in Phoenix or 5203259141 in Tucson All

other areas in Arizona call 18004993798

Hints amp Tips ARIZONA LOTTERY

f you purchase a Lucky Life Scratcher from the Arizona

Lottery in the near future absolutely donrsquot throw it away if it

wasnrsquot a winner

The Arizona Lottery is once again adding value to all losing

Scratchers by hosting four Lucky Life Second Chance drawings

In essence a losing ticket can still turn into a winner if players

register their non-winning Lucky Life Scratchers online

Players can visit azlotteryplayerscirclecomluckylife and click

on the ldquoRegistrationLoginrdquo link Once the seventeen digit al-

phanumeric code on the ticket is entered players are registered

for all four of the second chance drawings Regardless if itrsquos a

$1 $2 $5 or $10 Lucky Life Scratcher there are four drawings

for each one of the games

All entries must be performed online and players need to be

aware that they can enter more than one non-winning Scratcher

but are only eligible to win one prize per drawing per game So

to increase your chances of winning register for the drawing $

I Drawing Date Game Prizes

May 15 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

October 16 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

March 19 2015 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

To Be Determined $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$500 1-$2500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$10000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$50000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$100000

Maximize The Chances Of Winning Play The Lucky Life Second Chance Drawing

26 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

on-Dah Resort-Casino and Conference Center is set to

host their 12th annual White Mountains Winter

Games 2014 that includes Sled Dog Races and Winter-

Fest during the last weekend in February The Sled Dog Races

start at Sunrise Ski Resort on Saturday morning at 9am with the

Finals held on Sunday at 9am as well After the Finals the Kids

Races will be held WinterFest begins at Noon on Saturday and

includes a Chili amp Salsa Cook-off the White Mountain Dog

Show the Dog Weight Pull Competition live music by Apache

Spirit food (Indian tacos) beverages vendors Phoenix area

radio personality Dave Pratt as the event MC and much more

This celebration of Winter is not to be missed and is well worth

the weekend trip into the White Mountainsmdashespecially because

the Slot Department at Hon-Dah casino has been working hard

to get a large number of brand new slot machines up and run-

ning before Winter Games 2014 heats up This is the second

large influx of new slots to Hon-Dah in a short amount of time

So get your bankrolls ready and plan your next road trip up to

Hon-Dah in the White Mountains to play all the hot new slots

The brand new games are from four different slot manufactur-

ers including Bally IGT Konami and WMS so you wonrsquot worry

about a lack of diversity Players can choose from entertaining

games like Back to the Future or Footloose by IGT or get down

to business with Ballyrsquos numerous Quick Hit games Konamirsquos

China Shores series or one of our personal favorites WMSrsquo Mr

Hydersquos Wild Ride

When you put everything together Hon-Dah is ready for some

serious slot action before during and after Winter Games 2014

Instead of trying to discuss every slot they installed we thought

wersquod look at the long list of new slots we obtained and tell you

which games wersquod definitely play as soon as we walked

through the doors The entire list of new games is on the next

page but we felt it was important to highlight three games as

our standouts based on our research and our own personal ex-

periences Our top three ldquoMust Playrdquo games from the list of new

slots at Hon-Dah are Quick Hit China Shores and Mr Hydersquos

Wild Ride

H

By Lana Hartmann

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 27

Any Quick Hits by Bally

Great bonus hit frequency It is

very easy to hit a bonus with a

small bankroll The free games

are great Plus the multi-level

progressive with the Quick Hit

symbols is a fantastic add-on to

the game The lower jackpots

hit often and it is not uncom-

mon to hit jackpots and bonus-

es back to back Remember the

only way to win any of the

jackpots is to play max bet so

if thatrsquos not your style try a

different game Play these slots

at max bet only or move on to

something else

Mr Hydersquos Wild Ride by WMS

This game grows on all of us

more and more every time we

play it When you get 4 bonus

symbols on the first reel the

remaining reels re-spin for

additional bonus symbols You

need 5 bonus symbols to trig-

ger but you can get up to 20

symbols on screen for up to 60

free games The free games

allow the bonus symbols to not

only lock but add one free spin

and turn wild for the remain-

ing free games There are some

great bonus wins to be made

on this game and you donrsquot

wait long for a bonus either

Any China Shores by Konami

OK we all know how popular

this brand of Konami game is

so it comes as no surprise that

we chose this slot as one of our

favorites right You have to

try these games several times

to truly understand what all of

the fuss is about But when you

see players routinely hitting

hundreds of free games and

walking away from a bonus

with several hundred dollars

with wagers that are less than a

dollar yoursquoll get it too Be pre-

pared to walk away from this

slot if it isnrsquot treating you right

because itrsquos very volatile Try a

bit of your bankroll to see if the

machine is ldquohotrdquo and if itrsquos not

move on $

The Master List

Bally Technologies

Fast Hits Double Gold Gauchos Gold Gold

Rush Hidden Paradise Hot Hot Habanero

Quick Hit Black Gold Free Game Fever Quick

Hit Platinum Triple Blazing 7s Quick Hit Tri-

ple Blazing 7rsquos Free Game Fever Royal Eagle

Run with the Pack Takes the Cake Temple of

Mystery Texas Dice Wild Encounters Wild

Stripes

IGT

Back To The Future Black Orchid Candy Bars

Cats and Dogs Diamond of Athens Fast Hits

Triple Double Hot Peppers Fast Hits Triple Dia-

monds Footloose Goddess of Desire Goddess of

Gold Gold Bar 7s Hot Roll Super Times Pay

Hot Roll Triple Double Diamond Hotsy Totsy

Huevocartoon In Bloom Lady Swan Lovely

Outlaws Lucky Horse Pets Splitting Hares Su-

matran Storm Vanishing Act Woolly Mammoth

Konami Gaming

China Mystery China Shores China Shores 4-5

China Shores Boosted Dragons Law Dynasty of

Gold Glittering Pyramids Jumpinrsquo Jalapenos

Lion Festival Mystical Ruins Rawhide Bonus

Ladies Solstice Celebration Sparkling Twilight

Treasure Voyage Wealth of the Orient

WMS Gaming

Bier Haus Black Knight II Colossal Wizards

Country Girl Enchanted Darkness Exotic Treas-

ures Fallen Angels Fire Island Fire Queen a

Double Money Burst Great Tutankhamens

Mysteries Hercules Mr Hydes Wild Ride

Mystical Bayou Napoleon amp Josephine Nep-

tunes Quest a Double Money Burst Nile Lotus

Pirate Ship Queen of the Wild Towers of the

Temple Treasures of Machu Picchu

CASINO DINING

28 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

ining in the desert encompasses all manner of cuisine ranging from Five Star

to Fast Food with a growing trend toward traditional tastes To satisfy the

latter the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe offers its Desert Rain Cafeacute in Sells

Orsquoodham history is replete with references to seasonal farming that took advantage of

Southern Arizonarsquos generally sparse rainfall ldquoIrsquoitoi Elder Brother of Tohono Orsquoodham

legend provided everything the Desert People needed to survive including a wide varie-

ty of wild and cultivated foodsrdquo according to the cafeacute webpage ldquoThese foods and food

traditions have sustained the Orsquoodham people and culture for countless generationsrdquo

Recognizing 21st century status a Yes magazine article by Gabriel Thompson put it this

way ldquoThe destruction of the Orsquoodham food system wasnrsquot only about food it was about

culture --- exchanging a local diet for an existence reliant on processed food Millennia of

food independence became dependence in a matter of decadesrdquo

D

By Lee Allen

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 29

CASINO DINING

Cholla buds from the buckhorn staghorn and pencil cacti will

run their course before being replaced by the June fruiting of

the giant saguaro to make jams jellies and even wine and in its

own turn the deep red juicy-sweet fruits of the prickly pear

which will show up in August Just one example of the seasonal

rotation of traditional edibles found in the desert --- and at the

Desert Rain Cafeacute

So now you know whatrsquos cooking --- but where did it come

from Thatrsquos where TOCA the non-profit Tohono Orsquoodham

Community Action program comes in as sponsor of the New

Generation of Tohono Orsquoodham Farmers effort launched in

2011 TOCA manages both ends of the food chainhellipgrowing

crops in the field that end up at the Desert Rain Cafeacute

For the Orsquoodham probably the most famous of the Three Sisters

combination of cornsquashbeans would be the bean specifi-

cally the tepary (bawi) indigenous to the Sonoran Desert in

Arizona The staple of the Orsquoodham diet is heat resistant needs

little water to grow and does well in concert with other culti-

vated drought-resistant crops like 60-day corn None-the-less

despite their dependence on the tepary cultivation waned In

less than a century the nearly food self-sufficient Orsquoodham

went from an annual 1frac12 million pounds of beans to a miserly

few hundred pounds and fields began to lay fallow

Until TOCA stepped in to begin replanting traditional crops

with seeds provided by Native SeedsSEARCH a Tucson-based

seed bank Today a 125-acre farm exists near the USMexico

border harvesting tons of beans and corn as well as squash and

melon supporting TOCArsquos message that when respected and

cultivated land considered sacred can create healthy traditional

foodstuffs

A smaller grow-out farm south of Mission San Xavier Del Bac is

run by the San Xavier Cooperative Association ldquoWhen the farm

originally began one of the basic efforts was raising crops to

keep people aliverdquo says Propagation Manager Ciersquona Schaefli

Now that growth rates have improved a farm store offers certi-

fied naturally-grown traditional native crops --- everything

from alfalfa beans and peas to corn meal and flour as well Orsquoo-

dham yellow watermelon big squash (Hal) and Irsquoitoi onions

The reintroduction of traditional native foods in schools and the

community as a whole ldquois about reintegration of cultural and

health benefits a return of the wonderful flavors of these tradi-

tional foods and part of a larger movement toward health and

wellnessrdquo says Chef Votto ldquoWersquore proud to be a part of this

reinvigorationrdquo $

But now anyone with a hunger for the traditional and tasty can

whet their appetite with contemporary Orsquoodham cuisine billed

as ldquotraditional delicious and healthyrdquo

In a menu as creative as the cuisine itself Monday through Fri-

day edible options include breakfast (Morning Dew) entrees

(Monsoons) side dishes (Whirlwinds) beverages (Flash

Floods) and daily specials (Cloud Bursts)

Cafeacute Manager Brian Hendricks will point out the cafeacutersquos mantra

that ldquoeach dish contains at least one traditional Tohono Orsquoo-

dham food such as cholla buds protein-rich tepary beans or

saguaro fruit syrup Sometimes we prepare them as our people

have for generations and sometimes they are served in new

waysrdquo

The flavors of the desert are not only rich and delicious de-

signed to excite and satisfy the palette traditional foods are also

healthy Mesquite flour olive oil and the sweet syrup of agave

are used to help regulate blood sugar levels and manage diabe-

tes

Taking advantage of historic and currently cultivated possibili-

ties such as sweet Indian corn beans lentils squash and mel-

ons as well as beans from the mesquite tree and fruits off the

saguaro cactus menus are subject to change

Aside from standard items like tepary bean and short rib stew

hummus made from tepary beans or prickly pear chicken

wraps and glazed pork ribs the kitchen staff gets challenged as

seasons change and supplies vary ldquoPeople from all over the

world come to our cafeacute to try our unique foods knowing they

canrsquot find anything like this anywhere elserdquo says Hendricks

ldquoThe cholla bud (Ciolim) harvest takes place in the spring and

we will be featuring these in many preparations including the

ever-popular cholla bud citrus salad and our cholla bud pico de

gallordquo says Consulting Chef Mary Paganelli Votto ldquoBecause we

make every effort to showcase seasonal food options our week-

ly springtime specials may feature quiche pasta or sauteacutes that

all utilize the delicious cholla budsrdquo

For the uninitiated taste buds the rich in calcium fruit of the

cholla (more calcium in a 4-ounce serving than in a glass of

milk) is one of the earliest crops of a new season and offers a lot

of culinary versatility It can be dried pickled ground or fro-

zen and then added to salads stews salsas chiles and stir fry

Its taste has been likened to a cross between asparagus and

broccoli

The Desert Rain Cafeacute is located in the Tohono Plaza on Main Street in Sells Arizona

Their phone number is 5203834918 and their website is desertraincafecom

The cafeacute is open Monday through Friday from 630am to 3pm

30 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

TRIBAL NEWS

lthough spring doesnrsquot officially arrive until mid-

March the weather warms quickly in Arizona desert

country allowing Native American events to get un-

derway early Two such annual festivities are planned in Febru-

ary and March with a welcome mat out for visitors

The 24th annual World Championship Hoop Dance competition

will be held at Heard Museum in Phoenix on February 8-9

Starting with a Grand Entry procession on opening morning

and concluding with an awards presentation on the afternoon of

Day Two competitors will be hooping it up non-stop Hoop

dancing is story telling and whether or not the story is a capti-

vating one depends a lot on the talents of the storyteller and the

number of hoops put into play (anywhere from one to 50) But

itrsquos not the number of hoops involved that is impressive itrsquos

what the dancers do with them

A ldquoWe look for rhythm and timing and how well the dancers co-

ordinate with the drumrdquo says judge Victor Bob ldquoWe watch for

speed precision creativity and showmanship --- lots of things

going on simultaneously Things donrsquot have to be absolutely

perfect as long as the dance is completed all the hoops brought

into the competition are used nothing gets dropped and the

hoop forms donrsquot fall apart before the end of the songrdquo

Not only do judges look for the obvious they also consider the

intangibles like how well the crowd reacts to a particular per-

formerrsquos moves like those of last yearrsquos 6-year-old old Rito

Lopez (PimaApache) from Salt River Arizona Another crowd

favorite who proved that hoop dancing wasnrsquot just for the

younger crowd was Jones Benally (Navajo) an award-winning

performer now in his 90s who has been a hoop dancer for more

than 75 years

And Pow Wows By Lee Allen

World Championship Hoop Dance Competition at the Heard Museum

TRIBAL NEWS

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 31

The origin of hoop dancing varies according to whatever histor-

ical reference is consulted Some claim the people of Taos Pueb-

lo in New Mexico were the first to perform with dancers passing

through a 24-inch diameter circular willow hoop Others insist

the expressive performances began with the Anishinaabe cul-

ture in which the dancer became a counselor with the hoops

representing circles that return the responsibility of problems

back to their creator

Some indigenous peoples use hoop dancing as a part of healing

ceremonies designed to restore balance and harmony in the

world with holy men regarding the circles as sacred claiming

that visions may be seen within the hoops

The first World Hoop Dance Competition took place at the New

Mexico State Fair in 1991 with the venue moving to Heard Mu-

seum the following year ldquoThe event is a way to get up close and

personal with a truly unique Native American sportrdquo says

Debra Krol (XolonSalinan) ldquoThe rules are simple the dancers

accessible and with more than 70 performers coming from all

over the US and Canada you get to see a lot of different native

culturesrdquo

A few miles further down Interstate 10 and a month later mem-

bers of the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe San Xavier District will pre-

sent their 32nd annual Wak pow wow ldquoItrsquos always the second

weekend in March (this year March 8-9)rdquo says long-time pow

wow committee chairman Philbert Bailey Begun in 1982 as a

small social event to raise funds it has grown in popularity with

both participants and spectators and is now publicized as Tuc-

sonrsquos largest gathering of American Indians ldquoWe share some of

our cultural traditions with those who visit and donrsquot really care

how many people show up as long as they all have a good

timerdquo says Bailey ldquoOur pow wow is well attended by Native

Americans who live by and like to compete as well as non-

natives who want to find out a bit more about who we arerdquo

This yearrsquos event will begin with a Saturday morning audience

presentation of traditional dancing by San Xavier District danc-

ers followed by gourd dancing that leads up to a noon Grand

Entry procession The ever popular crowd pleaser of Tiny Tot

dancers (from those just able to walk to 5 years old) starts the

full day of pageantry that includes intertribal dances couples

exhibition teen elder and womenrsquos dancing ldquoWe looked at a

lot of other pow wows in the West to see how they were being

conducted and then we incorporated what we thought were the

best ideas into our own gathering which now offers a combina-

tion of pageantry fun and lots of dance competitionrdquo Bailey

says

Adding some uniqueness to this particular pow wow a Waila

band will kick off the second day of performances Competition

offers cash prizes for the top three performers in each category

with prize amounts being determined by gate revenue ldquoSome

dancers travel the pow wow circuit and compete as their way of

earning a livingrdquo Bailey says Other events on Day Two involve

two-step team and hoop dancing

A variety of food booths are located between the parking lot

and the pow wow grounds at Mission San Xavier Del Bac

[White Dove of the Desert] and the sights and smells of mes-

quite fires cooking Indian tacos red and green chili burros and

several versions of fry bread are hard to pass by

ldquoNobody needs to go away hungryrdquo Bailey says ldquoIn addition

to things to eat Indian vendors will be selling jewelry bead-

work drums kachina dolls painted art T-shirts --- all authentic

hand-made Indian crafts not stuff made in Chinardquo One of the

most popular attractions for kids is the chance to get their faces

painted

Once the dancing dust has settled Bailey and his committee

members will take a break until the fall when theyrsquoll start plan-

ning for an even bigger 2015 event --- always on the second

weekend in March

More information on the February 8-9 Phoenix hoop dancing

can be found online at heardorghoop Additional details on the

March 8-9 Tucson Wak pow wow can be found on their website

at waknetorg $

Heard Museum located at 2301 N Central Avenue Phoenix

Baskets and other Indian crafts for sale at the Wak pow wow

32 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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Apache Stronghold

he Apache Stronghold Golf Club located at Apache Gold Casi-

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145 Opened in 1999 the 7519 yard-long course was designed by Tom

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washes rolling topography and natural rugged bunkers The moun-

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elevation the golfing experience is cooler than nearby Phoenix and

Tucson during the summer months and mild during the winter season

With five sets of tees to choose from this memorable course accommo-

dates serious to casual golfers The property also includes a driving

range and clubhouse

T

Superb Golf in the High Desert

CASINO GOLF

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 33

Apache Gold Casino Resort is currently offering a Golf amp

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fun The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold

Best Western one round of golf at Apache Stronghold Golf

Club including a cart and range balls plus $10 promotional

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vouchers at Apache Grill and two drink coupons Weekday

rates start at $140 and weekends (and holidays) start at

$160

A second package available is their Golferrsquos Stay amp Play

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Single occupancy weekday rates start at $110 with week-

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rates are $176 and $196 on weekends and holidays Call

800APACHE8 or visit apache-gold-casinocom for more

information $

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LAUGHLIN NEVADA News

herersquos a lot going on at Harrahs Laughlin with definitely

something for everyone Dirk Arthur continues his suc-

cessful run at Harrahrsquos with his Wild Magic show February 4

through March 9 in the Fiesta Showroom Shows are every night

except Mondays Defending the Caveman returns to the Fiesta

Showroom March 29 through April 20 This is one comedy

show you donrsquot want to miss On April 26 yoursquoll want to catch

Los Lobos amp Los Lonely Boys With tickets starting at $24 yoursquoll

be sure to have an evening of great entertainment from two

great performers for one low price On June 14 funny man Jeff

Dunham arrives with his

Disorderly Conduct Tour for

a night of laughs

Harrahrsquos Laughlin is also

hosting a big $20000 Poker

Tournament that is open to

the public the weekend of

March 14-16 The winner

receives a $10000 WSOP

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entry fee is $200 and room

rates start at only $59 per night with the buy-in

Every Sunday in March through April 20 Harrahrsquos Laughlin

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reward credits dining credits or a gift

Did you know that Harrahs Laughlin is

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Play machines in the High Limit room or the

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some of the hottest games on their floor

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Harrahrsquos Laughlin Presents Entertainment Promotions amp Top Sizzling Slots

T

News LAUGHLIN NEVADA

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 37

ountry music icon and legend Willie Nelson returns to the

E Center Saturday March 29 for another extraordinary

concert Nelson is the creative genius behind historic recordings

like Crazy Hello Walls Red Headed Stranger and Stardust His

career has spanned six decades with a catalog of over 200 al-

bums Hes also earned every conceivable award and honor

bestowed upon a person in his profession In the last five years

alone he delivered ten new releases two of which received

Grammy nominations and a career-spanning box set He re-

leased his first novel and again headlined Farm Aid an event he

co-founded in 1985 all the while continuing to lobby against

horse slaughter and producing his own blend of biodiesel fuel

Nelson tours tirelessly climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III

(he rode his first two buses into the ground) taking his music

and fans on a seemingly endless journey to places that were

well worth the ride The concert starts at 730pm with tickets

starting at $45

C

WILLIE NELSON

amp FAMILY All American Country In The E Center

The Original Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters

The Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall

of Fame in 1987 with a string of big hits such as Charlie Brown Searchin

Youngblood Yakety Yak Little Egypt and many more Charlie Duncan joined Cornell

and became one of the Coasters Duncan carried on the tradition of vocal excel-

lence stage presence choreography and humor he shared with Gunter

The Legendary Monroe Powell amp The Platters Revue

The Platters were one of the top vocal groups of the 50s delivering smooth

stylized renditions of pop standards Their string of hits began in 1955 with Only

You and included four singles that reached 1 The Great Pretender My Prayer Twi-

light Time and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Monroe Powell is the best known lead singer

for the Platters for over 40 years

Bobby Hendrickrsquos Drifters

One of the great American doo-wop and RampBsoul vocal groups the Driftersrsquo

hits include There Goes My Baby Dance With Me This Magic Moment Save The

Last Dance For Me Some Kind Of Wonderful On Broadway Under The Boardwalk

Bobby Hendricks is the oldest surviving lead vocalist of the Drifters

Tickets are on sale at wwwedgewater-casinocom and at Edgewater Casino

Services $

Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters Monroe

Powell amp The Platters Revue Bobby

Hendrickrsquos Drifters E Center Dinner

Show set for February 28 March 1 amp

March 2 2014 Dinner will be served

at 6pm Nevada time Tickets starting

at just $55

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

38 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Apache Gold CasinomdashGlobe AZmdash8002722438

Cabaret Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands every weekend

Pavilion

Selena TributemdashMar 1

BlueWater CasinomdashParker AZmdash8882433360

Dig Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJsmdashDaily at 5pm

BlueWater Showroom

Leonardo da Vinci ExhibitionmdashNow-Apr 22

Kenny RogersmdashMar 22

Casino ArizonamdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom

Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)mdashFeb 7

Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)mdashFeb 21-22

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)mdashFeb 28-Mar 1

The Long Run Experience (The Eagles Tribute)mdashMar 7-8

Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)mdashMar 21-22

LAVation (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 28-29

The Arizona Room

Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country) - Mondays at 8pm

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashTuesdays at 6pm

Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashWednesdays at 6pm

Marley Taylor Band (Cover band)mdashSundays from 9pm to 1am

Casino Del SolmdashTucson AZmdash5208386506

Event Center

George LopezmdashFeb 14-15

Cliff Castle CasinomdashCamp Verde AZmdash8003817568

Dragonfly Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs

Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687

Events

Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm

La Vida Loca (Latin Music)mdashFr at 9pm

A variety of live music every Saturday night on the casino floor

Desert Diamond Casino ImdashTucson AZmdash8663329467

Monsoon Nightclub

Boots amp BeersmdashLive country music every Friday night

Noches CalientemdashSaturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music

Desert Diamond Casino IImdashSahuarita AZmdash8663329467

Sports Bar

Swinging TuesdaysmdashTuesdays 1ndash4pm

Karaoke NightmdashWednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden OldiesmdashThursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJsmdashFridays amp Saturdays

Diamond Center

Oh What A NightmdashFeb 8

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 22 (Rodeo Weekend)

Ron ldquoTater Saladrdquo WhitemdashMar 29

Doobie BrothersmdashApr 4

Gloria TrevimdashMay 3

Fort McDowell CasinomdashFort McDowell AZmdash8008433678

Mega Yard SalemdashFeb 22

Lucky 7 Saloon

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrahs Ak-Chin CasinomdashMaricopa AZmdash4808025000

The Lounge

Bella DonnamdashFeb 7 The HamptonsmdashFeb 8 B PlatinummdashFeb 14

The JJrsquosmdashFeb 15 Da VenturesmdashFeb 17 QuantummdashFeb 21 The

WalkensmdashFeb 22 Kenny CeteramdashFeb 28 Live DJmdashFeb31017amp24

Wild Wednesdays Noon to 4pm SwingtipsmdashFeb 5 Walkens

TriomdashFeb 12 Band Stand Shows 70rsquosmdashFeb 19 Western Fusion

TriomdashFeb 26

Hot Latin Nights 8pm to midnight on Thursdays fea tures Or-

chestra CalientemdashFeb 6 AzTexmdashFeb 20

Ladies Night on Monday nights

Hon-Dah CasinomdashPinetop AZmdash8009298744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom

Munday FundaymdashComedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home

of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once

in a while The east Tennessee native has an impressive track

record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the

country listener hes had six number one hits from his first

three albums from Watching You and These Are My People to

his most recent smashes Take A Back Road and Farmers

Daughter Through it all Rodney has always remained true to him-

self and constantly strives to evolve and find unique ways of

expressing himself through the music he puts out into the

world Though his new crop of songs has some edge and the

vocal energy may be amped up a notch Rodney is still the

same hardworking patriotic rock-solid country boy that fans

have grown to know and love since his debut with 2003s Hon-

esty Treena Parvello Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono Orsquoodham Gaming Enterprise said ldquoWersquore

very proud to once again partner with KIIM FM for a spectac-

ular rodeo weekend show Donrsquot miss Rodney Atkinsrsquo fantas-

tic Country soundrdquo

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

band will bring pop culture classics to life with their

authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

Paradise CasinomdashYuma AZmdash8887774946

Sharkyrsquos Bar amp Bites

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan CasinomdashWinterhaven CAmdash8777832426

Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

Legends In ConcertmdashFeb 19-23

George Thorogood amp The DestroyersmdashMar 1

Twin Arrows Navajo CasinomdashFlagstaff AZmdash8559468946

Featuring a variety of local regional amp headlining acts Call for info

Vee Quiva CasinomdashLaveen AZmdash8009464452

VQ Live

Featuring a variety of cover bands local amp regional acts Call for info

Event Center

JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

Little Joe y La FamiliamdashFeb 15

Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 15

Wild Horse Pass CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

The TemptationsmdashFeb 15-16

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

Vietnamese Lunar New Year ConcertDancemdashFeb 22

Yavapai CasinomdashPrescott AZmdash8007568744

Yavapai Cantina

Karaoke with Cruisinrsquo SusanmdashFr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

VIP players can participate In short Casino

Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

possible Thatrsquos certainly not a bad thing if

yoursquore thinking you want to participate in

after-hours bingo

Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

tained (what I believe to be) its most special

elementmdashits atmosphere The callers are just

as friendly as I remember The floor workers

are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

If you are like me and havenrsquot been in a

while trust me when I say yoursquore missing

out L8 Nite Bingo was always a blast but

now I can honestly say itrsquos better than ever

Visit casinoarizonacom for info on Casino

Arizonarsquos Bingo or call 4808507777 $

Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II

bullMusic DirectorOn-Air Host (3-7pm) for

KNRJ-FM 1011 The Beat

bullResident DJVJ for KTVK-3TV Friday 10am

bullHost of REDY Set Radio

bullOfficial Bum Squad DJ

bullDJ Vatican Member

bullFor more information on Ramses Ja visit his

website at ramsesjacom

L8 Nite Bingo Casino Arizona with host Corina

Corina DJing at KOOL 945 FM

Corina Hosting at L8 Nite Bingo

Corina amp DJ Kenji at Casino Arizonarsquos

L8 Nite Bingo Theme Nights

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Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

L I X R S L I T H N L U R U

L L H C A E P N D K G A L O

D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

L N V R D U S E E L A H O R

I C O E T N B H S F A C I I

S U P M R S T K C P R V E E

I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4AM Sunday to 4AM Monday

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01 Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy 70 5 mi E of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 619 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02 BlueWater Resort amp Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 523 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03 Buckyrsquos Casino 1500 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 309 Y Y Y

04 Casino Arizona 101 amp McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 919 Y Y Y

05 Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 1085 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298

07 Cliff Castle Casino amp Hotel I-17 Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y

08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

09 Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S Nogales Hwy Tucson 866-332-9467 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

10 Desert Diamond Casino II I-19 Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 685 Y

11 Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy 86 Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 55

12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

24 Yavapai Casino 1505 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 244 Y

azgamingguidecom facebookcomArizonaGamingGuide

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Page 6: Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - February 2014 - 06:02

GREAT GAMES Table GamesmdashBlackjack

08 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Writer Al Moe has worked in the casino industry for many years

He has lived and worked in Las Vegas Reno and Lake Tahoe He

also attended the University of Nevada Reno He is an avid writer

and blogger author of ldquoVegas and the Mobmdashavailable at Amazon

He is also the proud father of four beautiful girls

ide bets and bonus bets are designed to increase the ex-

citement level of a casino game as well as increase the

profit a casino makes from each game If you play craps think of

the pass line bet which you make before shooting the dice as

the ldquostandardrdquo wager It has a small house edge of about 14

If you bet on the number eleven to roll thatrsquos a side bet and the

house has a much larger edgemdashup to 167 at some casinos

You wonrsquot find any live craps games in Arizona but you will

find video craps so stick with the passdonrsquot pass line and take

odds on your wager to keep the house edge down Make the

proposition bets like 2 3 11 12 and the hard-ways at your own

risk knowing the house edge is very high

Blackjack Side Bets

If you play blackjack good for you because the house edge is

also about 14 and if you follow proper basic strategy for

when to hit stand double down and split you reduce the

house edge to less than 1 Thatrsquos very good

On the other hand if you make a side bet like Perfect Charlie

Lucky Ladies or Royal Match keep in mind that while the wa-

ger can lead to a very large payoff (Lucky Ladies pays 1000-1

when you are dealt two queen of hearts and the dealer has a

blackjack) your overall cost for playing blackjack will increase

At Lucky Ladies the player makes their standard blackjack wa-

ger and places a wager from $1 to $25 in the side bet circle The

player wins if their first two cards total 20 Even a $1 wager

pays pretty well when it hits

Lucky Ladies Payouts

4 to 1 or $4 if your first two cards total 20

9 to 1 or $9 if your first two cards total 20 and are the same suit

19 to 1 or $19 if your first two cards total 20 amp are exact matches

125 to 1 or $125 if your first two cards are both Queen of Hearts

1000 to 1 or $1000 if your first two cards are both Queen of

Hearts and the dealer has a blackjack

Those high payoffs make the game very exciting but the house

edge is as high as 245 at Lucky Ladies Play it sparingly and

yoursquoll be fine If you are playing $1 a hand on the side bet your

overall cost is 25-cents each hand Thatrsquos similar to Perfect Char-

lie

If you play Perfect Charlie you know you can win 300000 to 1

Thatrsquos exciting but most people play the game because they can

wager as little as $3 per hand plus 25-cents on the side bet Just

keep in mind that hitting the big one (2 3 4 5 7 suited in or-

der) is like hitting the Lotterymdashit doesnrsquot happen too often

Side bets are like candy Try a little once in a while and yoursquoll be

fine Too much and yoursquoll get a stomach ache $

S

By Al Moe

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 13

New Slots GREAT GAMES

Other New Slots At Fort

McDowell Casino

By IGT Back to the Future American Idol Superstar Avatar

Wyland Fast Hit Progressives Double Gold Fast Hit Pro-

gressives Triple Diamond Fast Hit Progressives Double Hot

Peppers

By Multimedia Moby Dick and Jackpot Factory

Bally Fever Hits Fort McDowell Casino lazing its way to the casino floor at Fort McDowell Casino

is Fireball II After Burn Presented on Ballyrsquos ALPHA 2 Pro

V22 with Digital Tower this inferno of entertainment takes player-

favorite Fireball and adds even more fuel to the fire This title

brings the heat with three bonus wheel features ndash the Credit

Wheel Free Game Wheel and Jackpot Wheel Offering one of

Ballyrsquos best play mechanics with Game-in-Game plus the power of

an enormous wide-area progressive on Ballyrsquos Cash Connection

link Fireball II After Burn will ignite and maintain player ex-

citement just like the original

Several other new Bally games are also now available for play at

Fort McDowell Casino including Prizeball Playboy and Roll the

Bones Prizeball Playboy harkens back to Ballyrsquos pinball roots This

unique slot game not only contains a Free Games Bonus and a

Progressive Jackpot but also the Prizeball Bonus which means

tons of pinball-style action without the tilt

Mr Lucky puts the dice in the hands of players in Roll the

Bones on Ballyrsquos new ALPA Pro V2232 platform The Bones

featuring Mr Lucky and his skeleton band-mates takes players

B

on a rousing ride This game offers Ballyrsquos U-Roll play mechanic

where players get to touch the screen and ldquoroll the bonesrdquo for

credit awards and a Free Game feature There is also a three

level progressive to be won as well The spooky and spectacular

animations and music combine for one of the most entertaining

gaming experiences available

While visiting Fort McDowell Casino make sure to check out

these other exciting new Bally games that have just hit the floor

recently Jackpot Empire Quick Hit 24 Karat Quick Hit Las Vegas

Moon Goddess and Oceanrsquos Glory $

14 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

GREAT GAMES New Slots Coming Soon

oin the creepy eccentric cast of the Beetlejuice characters in an all-new

strange and unusual slot experience by WMS Gaming The 9x6 interface

stretches across the 32rdquo LCDs of the Gamefield xD cabinet vividly displaying

oversized symbols which if lined up may award up to a 10X multiplier

In the base game any character symbols that land flush on reels 1 and 3 will trig-

ger the ldquoPerfect Match Multiplierrdquo feature where a glowing frame extends across

all 6 reels If the character symbol lands exactly within the Perfect Match Multipli-

er frame the symbols combine to form a larger symbol to create more valuable

line pays potentially awarding a multiplier

But that is not all 3 Beetlejuice symbols trigger the ldquoWheel Spinrdquo awarding one of

four bonuses filled with movie clips oversized symbols multipliers and more

giving a whole new meaning to ldquoBeetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuicerdquo Make sure to

visit wwwyoutubecomwmsslots today for more information on this and other

unique gaming experiences Watch for this game to hit Arizona casinos soon $

J

Beetlejuice

By WMS Gaming

Beetlejuice trade amp copy Warner Bros Entertainment Inc (s14)

Did You Know bullMichael Keaton spent only two weeks filming his 17 minute part in the 15 hour film

bullBeetlejuicersquos name is said 15 times throughout the movie Barbara said it 8 times Juno said

it 2 times and Lydia said it 5 times bullThe title character Beetlejuice is named for a bright red star in the constellation of Orion Betelgeuse bullLydiarsquos dress in the wedding scene was chosen to be bright red because of the rhyme that says ldquoMarried in red better off deadrdquo

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 15

layers will definitely be howling for

exciting games and prizes with Aruzersquos

latest Innovator game Howling Wolf This 5

reel 30 line 30 credit minimum bet stepper

has a low game volatility and will most likely

be installed in a penny denomination by casi-

no operators

Howling Wolf is mystified by exciting base and

bonus games The 2X Wild symbols multiply

the line wins by up to 4 times With 5 or more

Howling Bonus symbols be prepared for the

howling wolf will herald you to the ldquoMoon

Prize Selectionrdquo Your chance of hunting

great credit awards while in the Moon Prize

Selection depends on the number of Bonus

symbols triggered during the ldquoHowling Bo-

nusrdquo Chase for more rewards during the

Free Games and multiply your prize with

additional Bonus symbols that appear when

the reels stop

With all these exciting game features that

include extra value-added randomly trig-

gered dancing reels and vibrant sounds and

graphics Howling Wolf will surely be a feast

for your senses

P

Howling Wolf

By Aruze Gaming

ristocratrsquos newest slot game The

Walking Dead based on AMCrsquos hit

TV series just started to go live in casinos

all across the country and will be coming

to Arizona soon

The Walking Dead slot game has a 75 credit

minimum bet and a 300 credit maximum

bet and is packed with clips from the

show unique features and an abundance

of bonus opportunities

Bonus features include ldquoReel Growthrdquo

where reels 2 3 4 and 5 will randomly

grow to a height of 5 6 or 7 high ldquoWild

Attackrdquo where random positions in Reel

Growth are replaced with Wilds ldquoThe

Horderdquo where horde reveals a winning

combination on the reels in Reel Growth

In ldquoAtlanta Wheel Bonusrdquo players win

credits jackpots CDC Wheel or Escape

from Atlanta Free Games In ldquoCDC

Wheelrdquo players can win credits multiple

prizes with the Grenade or trigger Walk-

er Bonus spins with a multiplier Players

win free games in ldquoEscape From Atlanta

Free Gamesrdquo and there is a Grand Jack-

pot that starts at $500000 Just like the

show Aristocrat has made sure this new

slot will keep players on the edge of their

seats

A

The Walking Dead

By Aristocrat

onamirsquos latest XTRA Reward slot game

theme is Kunoichirsquos Fortune It is a 5 reel

game with an XTRA Reward feature and a

free game event Maximum lines plus the

XTRA Reward bet which is 10 credits must

be played to be eligible for the feature Dur-

ing the XTRA Reward feature the third reel

will transform and display two symbols in

each reel If the same symbol appears on all

positions on the first reel then at least one of

the remaining reels will be randomly selected

and filled with that same symbol This fea-

ture increases the chances of earning credits

and triggering free games During the feature

game any 3 4 or 5 Mark symbols trigger 5

10 or 15 free games respectively All wins

during the free games are doubled and addi-

tional free games can be awarded Konami

fans are already familiar with the Balance of

Fortune feature where they can select to take a

credit prize instead of playing the free

games $

K

Kunoichirsquos Fortune

By Konami Gaming

New Slots Coming Soon GREAT GAMES

Bally TechnologiesmdashNew Slots Coming Soon GREAT GAMES

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 17

Itrsquos Time to

Roll the Bones By Riley Meredith

ust because wersquore slot players doesnrsquot mean we donrsquot

like the thrill of tumbling dice with the potential for a

big win combination Thatrsquos exactly what Ballyrsquos new

Roll the Bones game offers Delivered on the V2232 cabinet

where yoursquove played the likes of NASCAR and Michael Jackson

King of Pop Roll the Bones brings spooky and spectacular animations

and music to deliver one of the most entertaining gaming expe-

riences available

Roll the Bones is all about the dice During the base game individual

die may appear above the reels If two or more appear the ac-

tion begins The dice spin and if doubles of one through five are

rolled a full stack of Wild symbols appear on the corresponding

reel Up to two Wild reels may be awarded at any one time If

double sixes are rolled the U-Roll feature is awarded where you get

to touch the screen and ldquoroll the bonesrdquo yourself

In the U-Roll feature yoursquoll get three rolls where you can reach

out and ldquorollrdquo the dice on the screen Each roll results in a num-

ber with a corresponding multiplier on the tombstones that is

applied to your total bet Yoursquoll want to hit those doubles again

though as it awards the corresponding multiplier plus activates

the next highest jackpot level with max bet Double sixes award

the current jackpot and also activate the next highest jackpot if

applicable That means three double-six rolls award all three

jackpots in a single bonus

But letrsquos not stop yet as there are more bones to be rolled and

more credits to be won Three scattered Roll the Bones symbols

award five free games and 2X total credits bet After the fifth

free game an animated pair of dice is rolled by your skeleton

host and any total other than seven awards an additional free

spin If doubles are rolled after the fifth free game yoursquoll be

awarded a 1X multiplier up to a total of 5X When a seven is

cast the feature ends

Watch for Roll the Bones on casino floors and see if those dice

come up lucky for you

To learn more about this game and other exciting new Bally

products visit ballytechcom $

J

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 19

WINNING WAYS

t most casinos in particular

larger properties the place-

ment of slots is carefully

thought out all the way down to the

payback percentage How ldquolooserdquo or

how ldquotightrdquo a slot is set when first

brought onto the floor is not a hap-

hazard decision for the Slot Depart-

ment executives and GMrsquos office

As soon as a casino is big enough say

over 750 machines casino executives

put significant thought into how their

property is laid out As a result the

patrons respond to their design by

having high or low traffic volume

areas which is frequently based on

desirable and undesirable amenities

the casino property offers like restau-

rants an entertainment venue etc

Casinos always want to maximize

revenues out of every slot in the casi-

no at all times For this reason slots in

high volume traffic areas near an

attractive amenity (Zone A) like the

buffet will see a lot of play Games

with a lot of play are a goldmine for

the casino These games can be set

ldquotightrdquo with high maximum bets and

use math models with extreme ups

and downs to their game play as

theyrsquoll get play regardless of their

settings

At the opposite end of the spectrum is

an area of the casino where traffic

volume is low and there is nothing

attracting players to the surrounding

area (Zone B) For example a dark

corner near a few blackjack tables

where visitors might be bothered by

the rowdy antics of someone who just

watched the dealer draw to 21 Logi-

cally the casino has to approach slots

in this area differently than those in

Zone A In order to keep the numbers

up in Zone B the slots have to be low-

er risk at lower max bets and set

ldquolooserrdquo in order to keep players in

the area playing longer and coming

back on their next trip

Then there are the middle ground

areas That is sections of the casino

with high foot traffic volume with

unappealing attractions (Zone C) or

an area with an attractive destination

but with low traffic volume (Zone D)

Slots in Zone C have a low wager

medium game play and tend to be set

ldquotightrdquo to capture a playerrsquos impulse

to play on a whim Slots in Zone D

usually have a low bet medium game

play and are set ldquolooserdquo to keep play-

ers in the area

Next time you visit a casino be ob-

servant of what zone (A B C or D)

you might be in Yoursquoll have to ob-

serve the traffic volume and the loca-

tion of amenities and then come to a

conclusion about how ldquolooserdquo or

ldquotightrdquo the slots might be before you

sit down and play $

A By Lana Hartman

(Reprinted from V4Issue2 due to reader feedback)

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 21

GAMING NEWS

San Carlos Apache Tribe Doubles Down

On New Casino

he San Carlos Apache Tribe owners and operators of

Apache Gold Casino Resort near Globe Arizona are

planning to add a second casino to their collection of

tribal enterprises The proposed new casino will be located on

the San Carlos Reservation in the Aravaipa area on Arizona

Highway 77 at mile marker 127 roughly two miles south of

Dudleyville Arizona The location is at the southernmost part

of the San Carlos Reservation and is approximately 65 miles

north of downtown Tucson and 100 miles southeast of down-

town Phoenix

T Plans for the new Apache Sky Casino on the 230 acre site now

include the construction of a 25 to 30 thousand square foot tem-

porary facility housing about 500 slots 12 card tables 6 poker

tables a restaurant and a lounge Projections forecast the new

casino will generate about 200 construction jobs and around 500

permanent jobs once the facility opens for business The San

Carlos Apache Tribe is looking forward to bringing another

gaming facility to the Arizona community and expects to break

ground in May of 2014 The Apache Sky Casino should be ready

to open in March of 2015 $

22 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

GAMING NEWS

overnor Jan Brewer appointed Daniel H Bergin as

the new Director of the Arizona Department of

Gaming on December 11 2013 ldquoIn addition to a

strong understanding of Arizona gaming issues Mr

Bergin brings an extensive legal background in both state and

private practicerdquo said Governor Brewer ldquoHis service as Interim

Director has made for a smooth and effective transition within

the Department and I am confident he will successfully contin-

ue to carry out the agencyrsquos dutiesrdquo

Mr Bergin has been with the Department of Gaming since 2009

acting as Interim Director since September 2013 He previously

served as Deputy Director where he managed the Administra-

tion and Compliance Division In that role he supervised divi-

sion managers and supervisors oversaw the Departmentrsquos

budgeting accounting human resources IT and gaming com-

pliance matters developed and submitted the Departmentrsquos

yearly budget strategic plan and appropriation requests

among other responsibilities

As Agency Counsel for the Department of Gaming Mr Bergin

was responsible for general agency legal research advice and

representation on issues concerning the Arizona Tribal-State

Compact Arizona gaming laws employment related matters

general litigation and more

Prior to joining the Department of Gaming Mr Bergin served

as the Associate General Counsel for Arizona State University

(2004-2009) Assistant Attorney General for the Administrative

LawCivil Division (1995-2004) Assistant General Counsel for

First Interstate Bank of Arizona (1992-1995) and Associate

Attorney for Tarkington OrsquoConnor amp OrsquoNeill (1991-1992) and

Jennings Strouss amp Salmon (1988-1991)

Daniel Bergin has been licensed to practice law in the State of

Arizona since 1988 He graduated from Arizona State Universi-

ty College of Law (1988) and received a Bachelor of Science in

Business Administration (Finance and Banking) (1985)

Mr Bergin replaces outgoing Director Mark Brnovich who left

in September 2013 $

G

Daniel Bergin Is Appointed New Gaming Director By Governor Jan Brewer

ARIZONA LOTTERY Winners

24 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Cindy Esquer

Sal

Lo

Bra

cco

$50000 Money Multiplier Bonus $52000 Weekly Winnings

Mar

y Ja

ne

Rap

pley

ea

hen the Lottery vending machine would not accept the

selection slip he tried to put into its slot Sal Lo Bracco

asked the clerk to refund the $5 hersquod put into the machine The

clerk informed him that the machine does not give refunds So

Sal went back to the machine and randomly selected a $5 Mon-

ey Multiplier Bonus Scratchers His wife was mad at him because she

plays all the time and she wanted him to buy her favorite game

Sal scratched the ticket at home and couldnrsquot believe it when the

$50000 amount was revealed He said ldquoItrsquos probably a good

thing I didnrsquot scratch it in the store Irsquom sure after seeing how

much Irsquod won I probably would have been in a complete state

of shockrdquo Because he wanted to be reassured the ticket was a

winner he called the Lottery office to be sure he had played it

correctly He had

The timing of this win is great He recently quit his job to start a

small manufacturing company and this money will be put into

the new business

The winning ticket was purchased at Fryrsquos Marketplace 3949 E

Chandler Blvd Phoenix

W sing significant family dates Mary Jane Rappleyea of

Phoenix has regularly purchased two lines for each of the

Weekly Winnings drawings For some unknown reason shersquod never

bothered to purchase it previously although she purchased all

of the other Arizona Lottery draw games She finally decided to

make the game ldquopart of the family of games I playrdquo

When Mary checked her numbers against those listed in the

newspaper she very calmly walked into her husbandrsquos office

pointed to the newspaper then to the ticket she was holding

and asked him to check the numbers He checked them and

said ldquoIt looks as though you have a winning ticketrdquo At that

point Mary signed the back of the ticket and had him take it to

the store to confirm she was indeed a $52000 winner

Mary has already told her family and as her husband said ldquothe

immediate worldrdquo The couple plan to share some of their win-

nings with their family fix a few things around the house and

save the rest

The winning ticket was purchased at a retailer at 1605 E Bell

Road Phoenix

U

$50000 Coffee Break Crossword ndrew Watson a Surprise resident was relieved when he

discovered his $50000 win on Coffee Break Crossword He

always purchases his Scratchers and The Pick tickets at the same

store and plans on giving the clerk that sold him the winning

ticket a nice tip

Before he was certain of his win he wrote down all the words

he thought hersquod matched and compared them to the ticket

Then he took a picture of the ticket with his phone and sent it to

his fianceacute She texted back ldquoUnrealrdquo In addition to paying bills

hersquoll be getting married in March and wants to put a down pay-

ment on a house

The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K 11339 W Bell

Rd Surprise $

A

An

drew

Wat

son

For more information on the Arizona Lottery please visit their website at wwwarizonalotterycom For winning numbers call (480) 829-7425 in Phoenix or (520)

325-9141 in Tucson All other areas in Arizona call 1-800-499-3798

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 25

For more information on the Arizona Lottery visit their website at arizonalotterycom

For the winning numbers call 4808297425 in Phoenix or 5203259141 in Tucson All

other areas in Arizona call 18004993798

Hints amp Tips ARIZONA LOTTERY

f you purchase a Lucky Life Scratcher from the Arizona

Lottery in the near future absolutely donrsquot throw it away if it

wasnrsquot a winner

The Arizona Lottery is once again adding value to all losing

Scratchers by hosting four Lucky Life Second Chance drawings

In essence a losing ticket can still turn into a winner if players

register their non-winning Lucky Life Scratchers online

Players can visit azlotteryplayerscirclecomluckylife and click

on the ldquoRegistrationLoginrdquo link Once the seventeen digit al-

phanumeric code on the ticket is entered players are registered

for all four of the second chance drawings Regardless if itrsquos a

$1 $2 $5 or $10 Lucky Life Scratcher there are four drawings

for each one of the games

All entries must be performed online and players need to be

aware that they can enter more than one non-winning Scratcher

but are only eligible to win one prize per drawing per game So

to increase your chances of winning register for the drawing $

I Drawing Date Game Prizes

May 15 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

October 16 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

March 19 2015 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

To Be Determined $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$500 1-$2500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$10000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$50000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$100000

Maximize The Chances Of Winning Play The Lucky Life Second Chance Drawing

26 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

on-Dah Resort-Casino and Conference Center is set to

host their 12th annual White Mountains Winter

Games 2014 that includes Sled Dog Races and Winter-

Fest during the last weekend in February The Sled Dog Races

start at Sunrise Ski Resort on Saturday morning at 9am with the

Finals held on Sunday at 9am as well After the Finals the Kids

Races will be held WinterFest begins at Noon on Saturday and

includes a Chili amp Salsa Cook-off the White Mountain Dog

Show the Dog Weight Pull Competition live music by Apache

Spirit food (Indian tacos) beverages vendors Phoenix area

radio personality Dave Pratt as the event MC and much more

This celebration of Winter is not to be missed and is well worth

the weekend trip into the White Mountainsmdashespecially because

the Slot Department at Hon-Dah casino has been working hard

to get a large number of brand new slot machines up and run-

ning before Winter Games 2014 heats up This is the second

large influx of new slots to Hon-Dah in a short amount of time

So get your bankrolls ready and plan your next road trip up to

Hon-Dah in the White Mountains to play all the hot new slots

The brand new games are from four different slot manufactur-

ers including Bally IGT Konami and WMS so you wonrsquot worry

about a lack of diversity Players can choose from entertaining

games like Back to the Future or Footloose by IGT or get down

to business with Ballyrsquos numerous Quick Hit games Konamirsquos

China Shores series or one of our personal favorites WMSrsquo Mr

Hydersquos Wild Ride

When you put everything together Hon-Dah is ready for some

serious slot action before during and after Winter Games 2014

Instead of trying to discuss every slot they installed we thought

wersquod look at the long list of new slots we obtained and tell you

which games wersquod definitely play as soon as we walked

through the doors The entire list of new games is on the next

page but we felt it was important to highlight three games as

our standouts based on our research and our own personal ex-

periences Our top three ldquoMust Playrdquo games from the list of new

slots at Hon-Dah are Quick Hit China Shores and Mr Hydersquos

Wild Ride

H

By Lana Hartmann

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 27

Any Quick Hits by Bally

Great bonus hit frequency It is

very easy to hit a bonus with a

small bankroll The free games

are great Plus the multi-level

progressive with the Quick Hit

symbols is a fantastic add-on to

the game The lower jackpots

hit often and it is not uncom-

mon to hit jackpots and bonus-

es back to back Remember the

only way to win any of the

jackpots is to play max bet so

if thatrsquos not your style try a

different game Play these slots

at max bet only or move on to

something else

Mr Hydersquos Wild Ride by WMS

This game grows on all of us

more and more every time we

play it When you get 4 bonus

symbols on the first reel the

remaining reels re-spin for

additional bonus symbols You

need 5 bonus symbols to trig-

ger but you can get up to 20

symbols on screen for up to 60

free games The free games

allow the bonus symbols to not

only lock but add one free spin

and turn wild for the remain-

ing free games There are some

great bonus wins to be made

on this game and you donrsquot

wait long for a bonus either

Any China Shores by Konami

OK we all know how popular

this brand of Konami game is

so it comes as no surprise that

we chose this slot as one of our

favorites right You have to

try these games several times

to truly understand what all of

the fuss is about But when you

see players routinely hitting

hundreds of free games and

walking away from a bonus

with several hundred dollars

with wagers that are less than a

dollar yoursquoll get it too Be pre-

pared to walk away from this

slot if it isnrsquot treating you right

because itrsquos very volatile Try a

bit of your bankroll to see if the

machine is ldquohotrdquo and if itrsquos not

move on $

The Master List

Bally Technologies

Fast Hits Double Gold Gauchos Gold Gold

Rush Hidden Paradise Hot Hot Habanero

Quick Hit Black Gold Free Game Fever Quick

Hit Platinum Triple Blazing 7s Quick Hit Tri-

ple Blazing 7rsquos Free Game Fever Royal Eagle

Run with the Pack Takes the Cake Temple of

Mystery Texas Dice Wild Encounters Wild

Stripes

IGT

Back To The Future Black Orchid Candy Bars

Cats and Dogs Diamond of Athens Fast Hits

Triple Double Hot Peppers Fast Hits Triple Dia-

monds Footloose Goddess of Desire Goddess of

Gold Gold Bar 7s Hot Roll Super Times Pay

Hot Roll Triple Double Diamond Hotsy Totsy

Huevocartoon In Bloom Lady Swan Lovely

Outlaws Lucky Horse Pets Splitting Hares Su-

matran Storm Vanishing Act Woolly Mammoth

Konami Gaming

China Mystery China Shores China Shores 4-5

China Shores Boosted Dragons Law Dynasty of

Gold Glittering Pyramids Jumpinrsquo Jalapenos

Lion Festival Mystical Ruins Rawhide Bonus

Ladies Solstice Celebration Sparkling Twilight

Treasure Voyage Wealth of the Orient

WMS Gaming

Bier Haus Black Knight II Colossal Wizards

Country Girl Enchanted Darkness Exotic Treas-

ures Fallen Angels Fire Island Fire Queen a

Double Money Burst Great Tutankhamens

Mysteries Hercules Mr Hydes Wild Ride

Mystical Bayou Napoleon amp Josephine Nep-

tunes Quest a Double Money Burst Nile Lotus

Pirate Ship Queen of the Wild Towers of the

Temple Treasures of Machu Picchu

CASINO DINING

28 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

ining in the desert encompasses all manner of cuisine ranging from Five Star

to Fast Food with a growing trend toward traditional tastes To satisfy the

latter the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe offers its Desert Rain Cafeacute in Sells

Orsquoodham history is replete with references to seasonal farming that took advantage of

Southern Arizonarsquos generally sparse rainfall ldquoIrsquoitoi Elder Brother of Tohono Orsquoodham

legend provided everything the Desert People needed to survive including a wide varie-

ty of wild and cultivated foodsrdquo according to the cafeacute webpage ldquoThese foods and food

traditions have sustained the Orsquoodham people and culture for countless generationsrdquo

Recognizing 21st century status a Yes magazine article by Gabriel Thompson put it this

way ldquoThe destruction of the Orsquoodham food system wasnrsquot only about food it was about

culture --- exchanging a local diet for an existence reliant on processed food Millennia of

food independence became dependence in a matter of decadesrdquo

D

By Lee Allen

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 29

CASINO DINING

Cholla buds from the buckhorn staghorn and pencil cacti will

run their course before being replaced by the June fruiting of

the giant saguaro to make jams jellies and even wine and in its

own turn the deep red juicy-sweet fruits of the prickly pear

which will show up in August Just one example of the seasonal

rotation of traditional edibles found in the desert --- and at the

Desert Rain Cafeacute

So now you know whatrsquos cooking --- but where did it come

from Thatrsquos where TOCA the non-profit Tohono Orsquoodham

Community Action program comes in as sponsor of the New

Generation of Tohono Orsquoodham Farmers effort launched in

2011 TOCA manages both ends of the food chainhellipgrowing

crops in the field that end up at the Desert Rain Cafeacute

For the Orsquoodham probably the most famous of the Three Sisters

combination of cornsquashbeans would be the bean specifi-

cally the tepary (bawi) indigenous to the Sonoran Desert in

Arizona The staple of the Orsquoodham diet is heat resistant needs

little water to grow and does well in concert with other culti-

vated drought-resistant crops like 60-day corn None-the-less

despite their dependence on the tepary cultivation waned In

less than a century the nearly food self-sufficient Orsquoodham

went from an annual 1frac12 million pounds of beans to a miserly

few hundred pounds and fields began to lay fallow

Until TOCA stepped in to begin replanting traditional crops

with seeds provided by Native SeedsSEARCH a Tucson-based

seed bank Today a 125-acre farm exists near the USMexico

border harvesting tons of beans and corn as well as squash and

melon supporting TOCArsquos message that when respected and

cultivated land considered sacred can create healthy traditional

foodstuffs

A smaller grow-out farm south of Mission San Xavier Del Bac is

run by the San Xavier Cooperative Association ldquoWhen the farm

originally began one of the basic efforts was raising crops to

keep people aliverdquo says Propagation Manager Ciersquona Schaefli

Now that growth rates have improved a farm store offers certi-

fied naturally-grown traditional native crops --- everything

from alfalfa beans and peas to corn meal and flour as well Orsquoo-

dham yellow watermelon big squash (Hal) and Irsquoitoi onions

The reintroduction of traditional native foods in schools and the

community as a whole ldquois about reintegration of cultural and

health benefits a return of the wonderful flavors of these tradi-

tional foods and part of a larger movement toward health and

wellnessrdquo says Chef Votto ldquoWersquore proud to be a part of this

reinvigorationrdquo $

But now anyone with a hunger for the traditional and tasty can

whet their appetite with contemporary Orsquoodham cuisine billed

as ldquotraditional delicious and healthyrdquo

In a menu as creative as the cuisine itself Monday through Fri-

day edible options include breakfast (Morning Dew) entrees

(Monsoons) side dishes (Whirlwinds) beverages (Flash

Floods) and daily specials (Cloud Bursts)

Cafeacute Manager Brian Hendricks will point out the cafeacutersquos mantra

that ldquoeach dish contains at least one traditional Tohono Orsquoo-

dham food such as cholla buds protein-rich tepary beans or

saguaro fruit syrup Sometimes we prepare them as our people

have for generations and sometimes they are served in new

waysrdquo

The flavors of the desert are not only rich and delicious de-

signed to excite and satisfy the palette traditional foods are also

healthy Mesquite flour olive oil and the sweet syrup of agave

are used to help regulate blood sugar levels and manage diabe-

tes

Taking advantage of historic and currently cultivated possibili-

ties such as sweet Indian corn beans lentils squash and mel-

ons as well as beans from the mesquite tree and fruits off the

saguaro cactus menus are subject to change

Aside from standard items like tepary bean and short rib stew

hummus made from tepary beans or prickly pear chicken

wraps and glazed pork ribs the kitchen staff gets challenged as

seasons change and supplies vary ldquoPeople from all over the

world come to our cafeacute to try our unique foods knowing they

canrsquot find anything like this anywhere elserdquo says Hendricks

ldquoThe cholla bud (Ciolim) harvest takes place in the spring and

we will be featuring these in many preparations including the

ever-popular cholla bud citrus salad and our cholla bud pico de

gallordquo says Consulting Chef Mary Paganelli Votto ldquoBecause we

make every effort to showcase seasonal food options our week-

ly springtime specials may feature quiche pasta or sauteacutes that

all utilize the delicious cholla budsrdquo

For the uninitiated taste buds the rich in calcium fruit of the

cholla (more calcium in a 4-ounce serving than in a glass of

milk) is one of the earliest crops of a new season and offers a lot

of culinary versatility It can be dried pickled ground or fro-

zen and then added to salads stews salsas chiles and stir fry

Its taste has been likened to a cross between asparagus and

broccoli

The Desert Rain Cafeacute is located in the Tohono Plaza on Main Street in Sells Arizona

Their phone number is 5203834918 and their website is desertraincafecom

The cafeacute is open Monday through Friday from 630am to 3pm

30 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

TRIBAL NEWS

lthough spring doesnrsquot officially arrive until mid-

March the weather warms quickly in Arizona desert

country allowing Native American events to get un-

derway early Two such annual festivities are planned in Febru-

ary and March with a welcome mat out for visitors

The 24th annual World Championship Hoop Dance competition

will be held at Heard Museum in Phoenix on February 8-9

Starting with a Grand Entry procession on opening morning

and concluding with an awards presentation on the afternoon of

Day Two competitors will be hooping it up non-stop Hoop

dancing is story telling and whether or not the story is a capti-

vating one depends a lot on the talents of the storyteller and the

number of hoops put into play (anywhere from one to 50) But

itrsquos not the number of hoops involved that is impressive itrsquos

what the dancers do with them

A ldquoWe look for rhythm and timing and how well the dancers co-

ordinate with the drumrdquo says judge Victor Bob ldquoWe watch for

speed precision creativity and showmanship --- lots of things

going on simultaneously Things donrsquot have to be absolutely

perfect as long as the dance is completed all the hoops brought

into the competition are used nothing gets dropped and the

hoop forms donrsquot fall apart before the end of the songrdquo

Not only do judges look for the obvious they also consider the

intangibles like how well the crowd reacts to a particular per-

formerrsquos moves like those of last yearrsquos 6-year-old old Rito

Lopez (PimaApache) from Salt River Arizona Another crowd

favorite who proved that hoop dancing wasnrsquot just for the

younger crowd was Jones Benally (Navajo) an award-winning

performer now in his 90s who has been a hoop dancer for more

than 75 years

And Pow Wows By Lee Allen

World Championship Hoop Dance Competition at the Heard Museum

TRIBAL NEWS

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 31

The origin of hoop dancing varies according to whatever histor-

ical reference is consulted Some claim the people of Taos Pueb-

lo in New Mexico were the first to perform with dancers passing

through a 24-inch diameter circular willow hoop Others insist

the expressive performances began with the Anishinaabe cul-

ture in which the dancer became a counselor with the hoops

representing circles that return the responsibility of problems

back to their creator

Some indigenous peoples use hoop dancing as a part of healing

ceremonies designed to restore balance and harmony in the

world with holy men regarding the circles as sacred claiming

that visions may be seen within the hoops

The first World Hoop Dance Competition took place at the New

Mexico State Fair in 1991 with the venue moving to Heard Mu-

seum the following year ldquoThe event is a way to get up close and

personal with a truly unique Native American sportrdquo says

Debra Krol (XolonSalinan) ldquoThe rules are simple the dancers

accessible and with more than 70 performers coming from all

over the US and Canada you get to see a lot of different native

culturesrdquo

A few miles further down Interstate 10 and a month later mem-

bers of the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe San Xavier District will pre-

sent their 32nd annual Wak pow wow ldquoItrsquos always the second

weekend in March (this year March 8-9)rdquo says long-time pow

wow committee chairman Philbert Bailey Begun in 1982 as a

small social event to raise funds it has grown in popularity with

both participants and spectators and is now publicized as Tuc-

sonrsquos largest gathering of American Indians ldquoWe share some of

our cultural traditions with those who visit and donrsquot really care

how many people show up as long as they all have a good

timerdquo says Bailey ldquoOur pow wow is well attended by Native

Americans who live by and like to compete as well as non-

natives who want to find out a bit more about who we arerdquo

This yearrsquos event will begin with a Saturday morning audience

presentation of traditional dancing by San Xavier District danc-

ers followed by gourd dancing that leads up to a noon Grand

Entry procession The ever popular crowd pleaser of Tiny Tot

dancers (from those just able to walk to 5 years old) starts the

full day of pageantry that includes intertribal dances couples

exhibition teen elder and womenrsquos dancing ldquoWe looked at a

lot of other pow wows in the West to see how they were being

conducted and then we incorporated what we thought were the

best ideas into our own gathering which now offers a combina-

tion of pageantry fun and lots of dance competitionrdquo Bailey

says

Adding some uniqueness to this particular pow wow a Waila

band will kick off the second day of performances Competition

offers cash prizes for the top three performers in each category

with prize amounts being determined by gate revenue ldquoSome

dancers travel the pow wow circuit and compete as their way of

earning a livingrdquo Bailey says Other events on Day Two involve

two-step team and hoop dancing

A variety of food booths are located between the parking lot

and the pow wow grounds at Mission San Xavier Del Bac

[White Dove of the Desert] and the sights and smells of mes-

quite fires cooking Indian tacos red and green chili burros and

several versions of fry bread are hard to pass by

ldquoNobody needs to go away hungryrdquo Bailey says ldquoIn addition

to things to eat Indian vendors will be selling jewelry bead-

work drums kachina dolls painted art T-shirts --- all authentic

hand-made Indian crafts not stuff made in Chinardquo One of the

most popular attractions for kids is the chance to get their faces

painted

Once the dancing dust has settled Bailey and his committee

members will take a break until the fall when theyrsquoll start plan-

ning for an even bigger 2015 event --- always on the second

weekend in March

More information on the February 8-9 Phoenix hoop dancing

can be found online at heardorghoop Additional details on the

March 8-9 Tucson Wak pow wow can be found on their website

at waknetorg $

Heard Museum located at 2301 N Central Avenue Phoenix

Baskets and other Indian crafts for sale at the Wak pow wow

32 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO GOLF

Apache Stronghold

he Apache Stronghold Golf Club located at Apache Gold Casi-

no Resort near Globe Arizona is an 18-hole par 72 high desert

golf course with a USGA rating of 746 and a USGA slope of

145 Opened in 1999 the 7519 yard-long course was designed by Tom

Doak and challenges golfers with natural features including desert

washes rolling topography and natural rugged bunkers The moun-

tain and desert vistas are panoramic and unspoiled At 3200 feet in

elevation the golfing experience is cooler than nearby Phoenix and

Tucson during the summer months and mild during the winter season

With five sets of tees to choose from this memorable course accommo-

dates serious to casual golfers The property also includes a driving

range and clubhouse

T

Superb Golf in the High Desert

CASINO GOLF

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 33

Apache Gold Casino Resort is currently offering a Golf amp

Game Package that lets you bring a non-golfer along for the

fun The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold

Best Western one round of golf at Apache Stronghold Golf

Club including a cart and range balls plus $10 promotional

credits for two for slot play at Apache Gold Casino In ad-

dition guests will receive two breakfast lunch and dinner

vouchers at Apache Grill and two drink coupons Weekday

rates start at $140 and weekends (and holidays) start at

$160

A second package available is their Golferrsquos Stay amp Play

Package where players can tee up at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club and then hit the jackpot at Apache Gold Casino

The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold Best

Western one round of golf per golfer at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club including cart and range balls $10 promotional

credits for slot play at Apache Gold Casino Each golfer

receives breakfast lunch and dinner vouchers at Apache

Grill and a drink coupon

Single occupancy weekday rates start at $110 with week-

ends and holidays at $130 Double occupancy weekday

rates are $176 and $196 on weekends and holidays Call

800APACHE8 or visit apache-gold-casinocom for more

information $

The Fourteenth Green At Apache Stronghold

The View From The Fifteenth Tee At Apache Stronghold

34 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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36 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

LAUGHLIN NEVADA News

herersquos a lot going on at Harrahs Laughlin with definitely

something for everyone Dirk Arthur continues his suc-

cessful run at Harrahrsquos with his Wild Magic show February 4

through March 9 in the Fiesta Showroom Shows are every night

except Mondays Defending the Caveman returns to the Fiesta

Showroom March 29 through April 20 This is one comedy

show you donrsquot want to miss On April 26 yoursquoll want to catch

Los Lobos amp Los Lonely Boys With tickets starting at $24 yoursquoll

be sure to have an evening of great entertainment from two

great performers for one low price On June 14 funny man Jeff

Dunham arrives with his

Disorderly Conduct Tour for

a night of laughs

Harrahrsquos Laughlin is also

hosting a big $20000 Poker

Tournament that is open to

the public the weekend of

March 14-16 The winner

receives a $10000 WSOP

seat or $8000 in cash The

entry fee is $200 and room

rates start at only $59 per night with the buy-in

Every Sunday in March through April 20 Harrahrsquos Laughlin

presents Wheel of Fortune Super Spin Sundays Players have a

one in five chance of winning a prize including free slot play

reward credits dining credits or a gift

Did you know that Harrahs Laughlin is

home to plenty of Top Sizzling Slots Not

only did they recently install over 400

new games but they are also paying out

over $9 million every month So the next

time you visit if you are a fan of video

poker make sure to play the IGT Multi-

Denomination Triple PlayFive PlayTen

Play machines in the High Limit room or the

Video Poker Area If you prefer the slots

some of the hottest games on their floor

are Aristocratrsquos Buffalo Stampede near

the South Tower Aristocratrsquos Wonder 4

near the Beach Cafeacute and Ballyrsquos Quick

Hits also near the South Tower $

Harrahrsquos Laughlin Presents Entertainment Promotions amp Top Sizzling Slots

T

News LAUGHLIN NEVADA

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 37

ountry music icon and legend Willie Nelson returns to the

E Center Saturday March 29 for another extraordinary

concert Nelson is the creative genius behind historic recordings

like Crazy Hello Walls Red Headed Stranger and Stardust His

career has spanned six decades with a catalog of over 200 al-

bums Hes also earned every conceivable award and honor

bestowed upon a person in his profession In the last five years

alone he delivered ten new releases two of which received

Grammy nominations and a career-spanning box set He re-

leased his first novel and again headlined Farm Aid an event he

co-founded in 1985 all the while continuing to lobby against

horse slaughter and producing his own blend of biodiesel fuel

Nelson tours tirelessly climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III

(he rode his first two buses into the ground) taking his music

and fans on a seemingly endless journey to places that were

well worth the ride The concert starts at 730pm with tickets

starting at $45

C

WILLIE NELSON

amp FAMILY All American Country In The E Center

The Original Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters

The Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall

of Fame in 1987 with a string of big hits such as Charlie Brown Searchin

Youngblood Yakety Yak Little Egypt and many more Charlie Duncan joined Cornell

and became one of the Coasters Duncan carried on the tradition of vocal excel-

lence stage presence choreography and humor he shared with Gunter

The Legendary Monroe Powell amp The Platters Revue

The Platters were one of the top vocal groups of the 50s delivering smooth

stylized renditions of pop standards Their string of hits began in 1955 with Only

You and included four singles that reached 1 The Great Pretender My Prayer Twi-

light Time and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Monroe Powell is the best known lead singer

for the Platters for over 40 years

Bobby Hendrickrsquos Drifters

One of the great American doo-wop and RampBsoul vocal groups the Driftersrsquo

hits include There Goes My Baby Dance With Me This Magic Moment Save The

Last Dance For Me Some Kind Of Wonderful On Broadway Under The Boardwalk

Bobby Hendricks is the oldest surviving lead vocalist of the Drifters

Tickets are on sale at wwwedgewater-casinocom and at Edgewater Casino

Services $

Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters Monroe

Powell amp The Platters Revue Bobby

Hendrickrsquos Drifters E Center Dinner

Show set for February 28 March 1 amp

March 2 2014 Dinner will be served

at 6pm Nevada time Tickets starting

at just $55

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

38 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Apache Gold CasinomdashGlobe AZmdash8002722438

Cabaret Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands every weekend

Pavilion

Selena TributemdashMar 1

BlueWater CasinomdashParker AZmdash8882433360

Dig Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJsmdashDaily at 5pm

BlueWater Showroom

Leonardo da Vinci ExhibitionmdashNow-Apr 22

Kenny RogersmdashMar 22

Casino ArizonamdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom

Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)mdashFeb 7

Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)mdashFeb 21-22

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)mdashFeb 28-Mar 1

The Long Run Experience (The Eagles Tribute)mdashMar 7-8

Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)mdashMar 21-22

LAVation (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 28-29

The Arizona Room

Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country) - Mondays at 8pm

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashTuesdays at 6pm

Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashWednesdays at 6pm

Marley Taylor Band (Cover band)mdashSundays from 9pm to 1am

Casino Del SolmdashTucson AZmdash5208386506

Event Center

George LopezmdashFeb 14-15

Cliff Castle CasinomdashCamp Verde AZmdash8003817568

Dragonfly Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs

Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687

Events

Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm

La Vida Loca (Latin Music)mdashFr at 9pm

A variety of live music every Saturday night on the casino floor

Desert Diamond Casino ImdashTucson AZmdash8663329467

Monsoon Nightclub

Boots amp BeersmdashLive country music every Friday night

Noches CalientemdashSaturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music

Desert Diamond Casino IImdashSahuarita AZmdash8663329467

Sports Bar

Swinging TuesdaysmdashTuesdays 1ndash4pm

Karaoke NightmdashWednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden OldiesmdashThursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJsmdashFridays amp Saturdays

Diamond Center

Oh What A NightmdashFeb 8

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 22 (Rodeo Weekend)

Ron ldquoTater Saladrdquo WhitemdashMar 29

Doobie BrothersmdashApr 4

Gloria TrevimdashMay 3

Fort McDowell CasinomdashFort McDowell AZmdash8008433678

Mega Yard SalemdashFeb 22

Lucky 7 Saloon

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrahs Ak-Chin CasinomdashMaricopa AZmdash4808025000

The Lounge

Bella DonnamdashFeb 7 The HamptonsmdashFeb 8 B PlatinummdashFeb 14

The JJrsquosmdashFeb 15 Da VenturesmdashFeb 17 QuantummdashFeb 21 The

WalkensmdashFeb 22 Kenny CeteramdashFeb 28 Live DJmdashFeb31017amp24

Wild Wednesdays Noon to 4pm SwingtipsmdashFeb 5 Walkens

TriomdashFeb 12 Band Stand Shows 70rsquosmdashFeb 19 Western Fusion

TriomdashFeb 26

Hot Latin Nights 8pm to midnight on Thursdays fea tures Or-

chestra CalientemdashFeb 6 AzTexmdashFeb 20

Ladies Night on Monday nights

Hon-Dah CasinomdashPinetop AZmdash8009298744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom

Munday FundaymdashComedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home

of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once

in a while The east Tennessee native has an impressive track

record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the

country listener hes had six number one hits from his first

three albums from Watching You and These Are My People to

his most recent smashes Take A Back Road and Farmers

Daughter Through it all Rodney has always remained true to him-

self and constantly strives to evolve and find unique ways of

expressing himself through the music he puts out into the

world Though his new crop of songs has some edge and the

vocal energy may be amped up a notch Rodney is still the

same hardworking patriotic rock-solid country boy that fans

have grown to know and love since his debut with 2003s Hon-

esty Treena Parvello Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono Orsquoodham Gaming Enterprise said ldquoWersquore

very proud to once again partner with KIIM FM for a spectac-

ular rodeo weekend show Donrsquot miss Rodney Atkinsrsquo fantas-

tic Country soundrdquo

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

band will bring pop culture classics to life with their

authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

Paradise CasinomdashYuma AZmdash8887774946

Sharkyrsquos Bar amp Bites

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan CasinomdashWinterhaven CAmdash8777832426

Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

Legends In ConcertmdashFeb 19-23

George Thorogood amp The DestroyersmdashMar 1

Twin Arrows Navajo CasinomdashFlagstaff AZmdash8559468946

Featuring a variety of local regional amp headlining acts Call for info

Vee Quiva CasinomdashLaveen AZmdash8009464452

VQ Live

Featuring a variety of cover bands local amp regional acts Call for info

Event Center

JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

Little Joe y La FamiliamdashFeb 15

Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 15

Wild Horse Pass CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

The TemptationsmdashFeb 15-16

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

Vietnamese Lunar New Year ConcertDancemdashFeb 22

Yavapai CasinomdashPrescott AZmdash8007568744

Yavapai Cantina

Karaoke with Cruisinrsquo SusanmdashFr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

VIP players can participate In short Casino

Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

possible Thatrsquos certainly not a bad thing if

yoursquore thinking you want to participate in

after-hours bingo

Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

tained (what I believe to be) its most special

elementmdashits atmosphere The callers are just

as friendly as I remember The floor workers

are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

If you are like me and havenrsquot been in a

while trust me when I say yoursquore missing

out L8 Nite Bingo was always a blast but

now I can honestly say itrsquos better than ever

Visit casinoarizonacom for info on Casino

Arizonarsquos Bingo or call 4808507777 $

Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II

bullMusic DirectorOn-Air Host (3-7pm) for

KNRJ-FM 1011 The Beat

bullResident DJVJ for KTVK-3TV Friday 10am

bullHost of REDY Set Radio

bullOfficial Bum Squad DJ

bullDJ Vatican Member

bullFor more information on Ramses Ja visit his

website at ramsesjacom

L8 Nite Bingo Casino Arizona with host Corina

Corina DJing at KOOL 945 FM

Corina Hosting at L8 Nite Bingo

Corina amp DJ Kenji at Casino Arizonarsquos

L8 Nite Bingo Theme Nights

HOT DEALS Giveaways

42 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

3 Great Ways To Win

The packages are valid for any of the Renaissance Festivalrsquos

dates February 8-9 15-17 22-23 March 1-2 8-9 15-16 22-23

and 29-30 Itrsquos our way of saying ldquothank yourdquo for being the best

fans and readers we can ask for Itrsquos easy to register for this

giveaway Just ldquoLikerdquo our Facebook page at facebookcom

ArizonaGamingGuide and put a post on our page telling us

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By joining our community on Facebook yoursquoll be the first to

learn about new game installs casino events giveaways and

upcoming articles opportunities to be featured in the magazine

Ask The Experts Magazine Giveaway

January 1 through December 31 2014

Monthly Drawings

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

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Mail your questions to Arizona Gaming Guide PO BOX 20636

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Please make sure to include your full name and mailing address

with all correspondences

(Complete rules for both giveaways available at azgamingguidecom)

o date we have given away well over $10000 in prizes

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Break Away From The Big City Website Giveaway

January 1 through December 31 2014

Monthly Drawings

Apache Gold Casino Resort is giving away two free nights for

two people $50 in free play per person and dinner for two at

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Apache Gold

Congratulations to our past winners of the lsquoBreak Away From

The Big Cityrsquo Giveaway

Sava S (Mesa) Kimberly D (Chino Valley) Sara H (Gilbert)

Patrick P (Clifton) Donielle C (Phoenix) Gina L (Phoenix)

and Mary Z (Safford)

Renaissance Tickets Facebook Giveaway

February 1 through February 28

Weekly Drawings

We are giving away 20 sets of four Renaissance Festival adult

admissions and a VIP parking pass every week (valued at $100)

T

44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

L I X R S L I T H N L U R U

L L H C A E P N D K G A L O

D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

L N V R D U S E E L A H O R

I C O E T N B H S F A C I I

S U P M R S T K C P R V E E

I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4AM Sunday to 4AM Monday

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01 Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy 70 5 mi E of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 619 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02 BlueWater Resort amp Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 523 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03 Buckyrsquos Casino 1500 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 309 Y Y Y

04 Casino Arizona 101 amp McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 919 Y Y Y

05 Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 1085 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298

07 Cliff Castle Casino amp Hotel I-17 Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y

08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

09 Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S Nogales Hwy Tucson 866-332-9467 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

10 Desert Diamond Casino II I-19 Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 685 Y

11 Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy 86 Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 55

12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

24 Yavapai Casino 1505 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 244 Y

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New Slots GREAT GAMES

Other New Slots At Fort

McDowell Casino

By IGT Back to the Future American Idol Superstar Avatar

Wyland Fast Hit Progressives Double Gold Fast Hit Pro-

gressives Triple Diamond Fast Hit Progressives Double Hot

Peppers

By Multimedia Moby Dick and Jackpot Factory

Bally Fever Hits Fort McDowell Casino lazing its way to the casino floor at Fort McDowell Casino

is Fireball II After Burn Presented on Ballyrsquos ALPHA 2 Pro

V22 with Digital Tower this inferno of entertainment takes player-

favorite Fireball and adds even more fuel to the fire This title

brings the heat with three bonus wheel features ndash the Credit

Wheel Free Game Wheel and Jackpot Wheel Offering one of

Ballyrsquos best play mechanics with Game-in-Game plus the power of

an enormous wide-area progressive on Ballyrsquos Cash Connection

link Fireball II After Burn will ignite and maintain player ex-

citement just like the original

Several other new Bally games are also now available for play at

Fort McDowell Casino including Prizeball Playboy and Roll the

Bones Prizeball Playboy harkens back to Ballyrsquos pinball roots This

unique slot game not only contains a Free Games Bonus and a

Progressive Jackpot but also the Prizeball Bonus which means

tons of pinball-style action without the tilt

Mr Lucky puts the dice in the hands of players in Roll the

Bones on Ballyrsquos new ALPA Pro V2232 platform The Bones

featuring Mr Lucky and his skeleton band-mates takes players

B

on a rousing ride This game offers Ballyrsquos U-Roll play mechanic

where players get to touch the screen and ldquoroll the bonesrdquo for

credit awards and a Free Game feature There is also a three

level progressive to be won as well The spooky and spectacular

animations and music combine for one of the most entertaining

gaming experiences available

While visiting Fort McDowell Casino make sure to check out

these other exciting new Bally games that have just hit the floor

recently Jackpot Empire Quick Hit 24 Karat Quick Hit Las Vegas

Moon Goddess and Oceanrsquos Glory $

14 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

GREAT GAMES New Slots Coming Soon

oin the creepy eccentric cast of the Beetlejuice characters in an all-new

strange and unusual slot experience by WMS Gaming The 9x6 interface

stretches across the 32rdquo LCDs of the Gamefield xD cabinet vividly displaying

oversized symbols which if lined up may award up to a 10X multiplier

In the base game any character symbols that land flush on reels 1 and 3 will trig-

ger the ldquoPerfect Match Multiplierrdquo feature where a glowing frame extends across

all 6 reels If the character symbol lands exactly within the Perfect Match Multipli-

er frame the symbols combine to form a larger symbol to create more valuable

line pays potentially awarding a multiplier

But that is not all 3 Beetlejuice symbols trigger the ldquoWheel Spinrdquo awarding one of

four bonuses filled with movie clips oversized symbols multipliers and more

giving a whole new meaning to ldquoBeetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuicerdquo Make sure to

visit wwwyoutubecomwmsslots today for more information on this and other

unique gaming experiences Watch for this game to hit Arizona casinos soon $

J

Beetlejuice

By WMS Gaming

Beetlejuice trade amp copy Warner Bros Entertainment Inc (s14)

Did You Know bullMichael Keaton spent only two weeks filming his 17 minute part in the 15 hour film

bullBeetlejuicersquos name is said 15 times throughout the movie Barbara said it 8 times Juno said

it 2 times and Lydia said it 5 times bullThe title character Beetlejuice is named for a bright red star in the constellation of Orion Betelgeuse bullLydiarsquos dress in the wedding scene was chosen to be bright red because of the rhyme that says ldquoMarried in red better off deadrdquo

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 15

layers will definitely be howling for

exciting games and prizes with Aruzersquos

latest Innovator game Howling Wolf This 5

reel 30 line 30 credit minimum bet stepper

has a low game volatility and will most likely

be installed in a penny denomination by casi-

no operators

Howling Wolf is mystified by exciting base and

bonus games The 2X Wild symbols multiply

the line wins by up to 4 times With 5 or more

Howling Bonus symbols be prepared for the

howling wolf will herald you to the ldquoMoon

Prize Selectionrdquo Your chance of hunting

great credit awards while in the Moon Prize

Selection depends on the number of Bonus

symbols triggered during the ldquoHowling Bo-

nusrdquo Chase for more rewards during the

Free Games and multiply your prize with

additional Bonus symbols that appear when

the reels stop

With all these exciting game features that

include extra value-added randomly trig-

gered dancing reels and vibrant sounds and

graphics Howling Wolf will surely be a feast

for your senses

P

Howling Wolf

By Aruze Gaming

ristocratrsquos newest slot game The

Walking Dead based on AMCrsquos hit

TV series just started to go live in casinos

all across the country and will be coming

to Arizona soon

The Walking Dead slot game has a 75 credit

minimum bet and a 300 credit maximum

bet and is packed with clips from the

show unique features and an abundance

of bonus opportunities

Bonus features include ldquoReel Growthrdquo

where reels 2 3 4 and 5 will randomly

grow to a height of 5 6 or 7 high ldquoWild

Attackrdquo where random positions in Reel

Growth are replaced with Wilds ldquoThe

Horderdquo where horde reveals a winning

combination on the reels in Reel Growth

In ldquoAtlanta Wheel Bonusrdquo players win

credits jackpots CDC Wheel or Escape

from Atlanta Free Games In ldquoCDC

Wheelrdquo players can win credits multiple

prizes with the Grenade or trigger Walk-

er Bonus spins with a multiplier Players

win free games in ldquoEscape From Atlanta

Free Gamesrdquo and there is a Grand Jack-

pot that starts at $500000 Just like the

show Aristocrat has made sure this new

slot will keep players on the edge of their

seats

A

The Walking Dead

By Aristocrat

onamirsquos latest XTRA Reward slot game

theme is Kunoichirsquos Fortune It is a 5 reel

game with an XTRA Reward feature and a

free game event Maximum lines plus the

XTRA Reward bet which is 10 credits must

be played to be eligible for the feature Dur-

ing the XTRA Reward feature the third reel

will transform and display two symbols in

each reel If the same symbol appears on all

positions on the first reel then at least one of

the remaining reels will be randomly selected

and filled with that same symbol This fea-

ture increases the chances of earning credits

and triggering free games During the feature

game any 3 4 or 5 Mark symbols trigger 5

10 or 15 free games respectively All wins

during the free games are doubled and addi-

tional free games can be awarded Konami

fans are already familiar with the Balance of

Fortune feature where they can select to take a

credit prize instead of playing the free

games $

K

Kunoichirsquos Fortune

By Konami Gaming

New Slots Coming Soon GREAT GAMES

Bally TechnologiesmdashNew Slots Coming Soon GREAT GAMES

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 17

Itrsquos Time to

Roll the Bones By Riley Meredith

ust because wersquore slot players doesnrsquot mean we donrsquot

like the thrill of tumbling dice with the potential for a

big win combination Thatrsquos exactly what Ballyrsquos new

Roll the Bones game offers Delivered on the V2232 cabinet

where yoursquove played the likes of NASCAR and Michael Jackson

King of Pop Roll the Bones brings spooky and spectacular animations

and music to deliver one of the most entertaining gaming expe-

riences available

Roll the Bones is all about the dice During the base game individual

die may appear above the reels If two or more appear the ac-

tion begins The dice spin and if doubles of one through five are

rolled a full stack of Wild symbols appear on the corresponding

reel Up to two Wild reels may be awarded at any one time If

double sixes are rolled the U-Roll feature is awarded where you get

to touch the screen and ldquoroll the bonesrdquo yourself

In the U-Roll feature yoursquoll get three rolls where you can reach

out and ldquorollrdquo the dice on the screen Each roll results in a num-

ber with a corresponding multiplier on the tombstones that is

applied to your total bet Yoursquoll want to hit those doubles again

though as it awards the corresponding multiplier plus activates

the next highest jackpot level with max bet Double sixes award

the current jackpot and also activate the next highest jackpot if

applicable That means three double-six rolls award all three

jackpots in a single bonus

But letrsquos not stop yet as there are more bones to be rolled and

more credits to be won Three scattered Roll the Bones symbols

award five free games and 2X total credits bet After the fifth

free game an animated pair of dice is rolled by your skeleton

host and any total other than seven awards an additional free

spin If doubles are rolled after the fifth free game yoursquoll be

awarded a 1X multiplier up to a total of 5X When a seven is

cast the feature ends

Watch for Roll the Bones on casino floors and see if those dice

come up lucky for you

To learn more about this game and other exciting new Bally

products visit ballytechcom $

J

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 19

WINNING WAYS

t most casinos in particular

larger properties the place-

ment of slots is carefully

thought out all the way down to the

payback percentage How ldquolooserdquo or

how ldquotightrdquo a slot is set when first

brought onto the floor is not a hap-

hazard decision for the Slot Depart-

ment executives and GMrsquos office

As soon as a casino is big enough say

over 750 machines casino executives

put significant thought into how their

property is laid out As a result the

patrons respond to their design by

having high or low traffic volume

areas which is frequently based on

desirable and undesirable amenities

the casino property offers like restau-

rants an entertainment venue etc

Casinos always want to maximize

revenues out of every slot in the casi-

no at all times For this reason slots in

high volume traffic areas near an

attractive amenity (Zone A) like the

buffet will see a lot of play Games

with a lot of play are a goldmine for

the casino These games can be set

ldquotightrdquo with high maximum bets and

use math models with extreme ups

and downs to their game play as

theyrsquoll get play regardless of their

settings

At the opposite end of the spectrum is

an area of the casino where traffic

volume is low and there is nothing

attracting players to the surrounding

area (Zone B) For example a dark

corner near a few blackjack tables

where visitors might be bothered by

the rowdy antics of someone who just

watched the dealer draw to 21 Logi-

cally the casino has to approach slots

in this area differently than those in

Zone A In order to keep the numbers

up in Zone B the slots have to be low-

er risk at lower max bets and set

ldquolooserrdquo in order to keep players in

the area playing longer and coming

back on their next trip

Then there are the middle ground

areas That is sections of the casino

with high foot traffic volume with

unappealing attractions (Zone C) or

an area with an attractive destination

but with low traffic volume (Zone D)

Slots in Zone C have a low wager

medium game play and tend to be set

ldquotightrdquo to capture a playerrsquos impulse

to play on a whim Slots in Zone D

usually have a low bet medium game

play and are set ldquolooserdquo to keep play-

ers in the area

Next time you visit a casino be ob-

servant of what zone (A B C or D)

you might be in Yoursquoll have to ob-

serve the traffic volume and the loca-

tion of amenities and then come to a

conclusion about how ldquolooserdquo or

ldquotightrdquo the slots might be before you

sit down and play $

A By Lana Hartman

(Reprinted from V4Issue2 due to reader feedback)

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 21

GAMING NEWS

San Carlos Apache Tribe Doubles Down

On New Casino

he San Carlos Apache Tribe owners and operators of

Apache Gold Casino Resort near Globe Arizona are

planning to add a second casino to their collection of

tribal enterprises The proposed new casino will be located on

the San Carlos Reservation in the Aravaipa area on Arizona

Highway 77 at mile marker 127 roughly two miles south of

Dudleyville Arizona The location is at the southernmost part

of the San Carlos Reservation and is approximately 65 miles

north of downtown Tucson and 100 miles southeast of down-

town Phoenix

T Plans for the new Apache Sky Casino on the 230 acre site now

include the construction of a 25 to 30 thousand square foot tem-

porary facility housing about 500 slots 12 card tables 6 poker

tables a restaurant and a lounge Projections forecast the new

casino will generate about 200 construction jobs and around 500

permanent jobs once the facility opens for business The San

Carlos Apache Tribe is looking forward to bringing another

gaming facility to the Arizona community and expects to break

ground in May of 2014 The Apache Sky Casino should be ready

to open in March of 2015 $

22 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

GAMING NEWS

overnor Jan Brewer appointed Daniel H Bergin as

the new Director of the Arizona Department of

Gaming on December 11 2013 ldquoIn addition to a

strong understanding of Arizona gaming issues Mr

Bergin brings an extensive legal background in both state and

private practicerdquo said Governor Brewer ldquoHis service as Interim

Director has made for a smooth and effective transition within

the Department and I am confident he will successfully contin-

ue to carry out the agencyrsquos dutiesrdquo

Mr Bergin has been with the Department of Gaming since 2009

acting as Interim Director since September 2013 He previously

served as Deputy Director where he managed the Administra-

tion and Compliance Division In that role he supervised divi-

sion managers and supervisors oversaw the Departmentrsquos

budgeting accounting human resources IT and gaming com-

pliance matters developed and submitted the Departmentrsquos

yearly budget strategic plan and appropriation requests

among other responsibilities

As Agency Counsel for the Department of Gaming Mr Bergin

was responsible for general agency legal research advice and

representation on issues concerning the Arizona Tribal-State

Compact Arizona gaming laws employment related matters

general litigation and more

Prior to joining the Department of Gaming Mr Bergin served

as the Associate General Counsel for Arizona State University

(2004-2009) Assistant Attorney General for the Administrative

LawCivil Division (1995-2004) Assistant General Counsel for

First Interstate Bank of Arizona (1992-1995) and Associate

Attorney for Tarkington OrsquoConnor amp OrsquoNeill (1991-1992) and

Jennings Strouss amp Salmon (1988-1991)

Daniel Bergin has been licensed to practice law in the State of

Arizona since 1988 He graduated from Arizona State Universi-

ty College of Law (1988) and received a Bachelor of Science in

Business Administration (Finance and Banking) (1985)

Mr Bergin replaces outgoing Director Mark Brnovich who left

in September 2013 $

G

Daniel Bergin Is Appointed New Gaming Director By Governor Jan Brewer

ARIZONA LOTTERY Winners

24 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Cindy Esquer

Sal

Lo

Bra

cco

$50000 Money Multiplier Bonus $52000 Weekly Winnings

Mar

y Ja

ne

Rap

pley

ea

hen the Lottery vending machine would not accept the

selection slip he tried to put into its slot Sal Lo Bracco

asked the clerk to refund the $5 hersquod put into the machine The

clerk informed him that the machine does not give refunds So

Sal went back to the machine and randomly selected a $5 Mon-

ey Multiplier Bonus Scratchers His wife was mad at him because she

plays all the time and she wanted him to buy her favorite game

Sal scratched the ticket at home and couldnrsquot believe it when the

$50000 amount was revealed He said ldquoItrsquos probably a good

thing I didnrsquot scratch it in the store Irsquom sure after seeing how

much Irsquod won I probably would have been in a complete state

of shockrdquo Because he wanted to be reassured the ticket was a

winner he called the Lottery office to be sure he had played it

correctly He had

The timing of this win is great He recently quit his job to start a

small manufacturing company and this money will be put into

the new business

The winning ticket was purchased at Fryrsquos Marketplace 3949 E

Chandler Blvd Phoenix

W sing significant family dates Mary Jane Rappleyea of

Phoenix has regularly purchased two lines for each of the

Weekly Winnings drawings For some unknown reason shersquod never

bothered to purchase it previously although she purchased all

of the other Arizona Lottery draw games She finally decided to

make the game ldquopart of the family of games I playrdquo

When Mary checked her numbers against those listed in the

newspaper she very calmly walked into her husbandrsquos office

pointed to the newspaper then to the ticket she was holding

and asked him to check the numbers He checked them and

said ldquoIt looks as though you have a winning ticketrdquo At that

point Mary signed the back of the ticket and had him take it to

the store to confirm she was indeed a $52000 winner

Mary has already told her family and as her husband said ldquothe

immediate worldrdquo The couple plan to share some of their win-

nings with their family fix a few things around the house and

save the rest

The winning ticket was purchased at a retailer at 1605 E Bell

Road Phoenix

U

$50000 Coffee Break Crossword ndrew Watson a Surprise resident was relieved when he

discovered his $50000 win on Coffee Break Crossword He

always purchases his Scratchers and The Pick tickets at the same

store and plans on giving the clerk that sold him the winning

ticket a nice tip

Before he was certain of his win he wrote down all the words

he thought hersquod matched and compared them to the ticket

Then he took a picture of the ticket with his phone and sent it to

his fianceacute She texted back ldquoUnrealrdquo In addition to paying bills

hersquoll be getting married in March and wants to put a down pay-

ment on a house

The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K 11339 W Bell

Rd Surprise $

A

An

drew

Wat

son

For more information on the Arizona Lottery please visit their website at wwwarizonalotterycom For winning numbers call (480) 829-7425 in Phoenix or (520)

325-9141 in Tucson All other areas in Arizona call 1-800-499-3798

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 25

For more information on the Arizona Lottery visit their website at arizonalotterycom

For the winning numbers call 4808297425 in Phoenix or 5203259141 in Tucson All

other areas in Arizona call 18004993798

Hints amp Tips ARIZONA LOTTERY

f you purchase a Lucky Life Scratcher from the Arizona

Lottery in the near future absolutely donrsquot throw it away if it

wasnrsquot a winner

The Arizona Lottery is once again adding value to all losing

Scratchers by hosting four Lucky Life Second Chance drawings

In essence a losing ticket can still turn into a winner if players

register their non-winning Lucky Life Scratchers online

Players can visit azlotteryplayerscirclecomluckylife and click

on the ldquoRegistrationLoginrdquo link Once the seventeen digit al-

phanumeric code on the ticket is entered players are registered

for all four of the second chance drawings Regardless if itrsquos a

$1 $2 $5 or $10 Lucky Life Scratcher there are four drawings

for each one of the games

All entries must be performed online and players need to be

aware that they can enter more than one non-winning Scratcher

but are only eligible to win one prize per drawing per game So

to increase your chances of winning register for the drawing $

I Drawing Date Game Prizes

May 15 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

October 16 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

March 19 2015 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

To Be Determined $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$500 1-$2500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$10000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$50000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$100000

Maximize The Chances Of Winning Play The Lucky Life Second Chance Drawing

26 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

on-Dah Resort-Casino and Conference Center is set to

host their 12th annual White Mountains Winter

Games 2014 that includes Sled Dog Races and Winter-

Fest during the last weekend in February The Sled Dog Races

start at Sunrise Ski Resort on Saturday morning at 9am with the

Finals held on Sunday at 9am as well After the Finals the Kids

Races will be held WinterFest begins at Noon on Saturday and

includes a Chili amp Salsa Cook-off the White Mountain Dog

Show the Dog Weight Pull Competition live music by Apache

Spirit food (Indian tacos) beverages vendors Phoenix area

radio personality Dave Pratt as the event MC and much more

This celebration of Winter is not to be missed and is well worth

the weekend trip into the White Mountainsmdashespecially because

the Slot Department at Hon-Dah casino has been working hard

to get a large number of brand new slot machines up and run-

ning before Winter Games 2014 heats up This is the second

large influx of new slots to Hon-Dah in a short amount of time

So get your bankrolls ready and plan your next road trip up to

Hon-Dah in the White Mountains to play all the hot new slots

The brand new games are from four different slot manufactur-

ers including Bally IGT Konami and WMS so you wonrsquot worry

about a lack of diversity Players can choose from entertaining

games like Back to the Future or Footloose by IGT or get down

to business with Ballyrsquos numerous Quick Hit games Konamirsquos

China Shores series or one of our personal favorites WMSrsquo Mr

Hydersquos Wild Ride

When you put everything together Hon-Dah is ready for some

serious slot action before during and after Winter Games 2014

Instead of trying to discuss every slot they installed we thought

wersquod look at the long list of new slots we obtained and tell you

which games wersquod definitely play as soon as we walked

through the doors The entire list of new games is on the next

page but we felt it was important to highlight three games as

our standouts based on our research and our own personal ex-

periences Our top three ldquoMust Playrdquo games from the list of new

slots at Hon-Dah are Quick Hit China Shores and Mr Hydersquos

Wild Ride

H

By Lana Hartmann

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 27

Any Quick Hits by Bally

Great bonus hit frequency It is

very easy to hit a bonus with a

small bankroll The free games

are great Plus the multi-level

progressive with the Quick Hit

symbols is a fantastic add-on to

the game The lower jackpots

hit often and it is not uncom-

mon to hit jackpots and bonus-

es back to back Remember the

only way to win any of the

jackpots is to play max bet so

if thatrsquos not your style try a

different game Play these slots

at max bet only or move on to

something else

Mr Hydersquos Wild Ride by WMS

This game grows on all of us

more and more every time we

play it When you get 4 bonus

symbols on the first reel the

remaining reels re-spin for

additional bonus symbols You

need 5 bonus symbols to trig-

ger but you can get up to 20

symbols on screen for up to 60

free games The free games

allow the bonus symbols to not

only lock but add one free spin

and turn wild for the remain-

ing free games There are some

great bonus wins to be made

on this game and you donrsquot

wait long for a bonus either

Any China Shores by Konami

OK we all know how popular

this brand of Konami game is

so it comes as no surprise that

we chose this slot as one of our

favorites right You have to

try these games several times

to truly understand what all of

the fuss is about But when you

see players routinely hitting

hundreds of free games and

walking away from a bonus

with several hundred dollars

with wagers that are less than a

dollar yoursquoll get it too Be pre-

pared to walk away from this

slot if it isnrsquot treating you right

because itrsquos very volatile Try a

bit of your bankroll to see if the

machine is ldquohotrdquo and if itrsquos not

move on $

The Master List

Bally Technologies

Fast Hits Double Gold Gauchos Gold Gold

Rush Hidden Paradise Hot Hot Habanero

Quick Hit Black Gold Free Game Fever Quick

Hit Platinum Triple Blazing 7s Quick Hit Tri-

ple Blazing 7rsquos Free Game Fever Royal Eagle

Run with the Pack Takes the Cake Temple of

Mystery Texas Dice Wild Encounters Wild

Stripes

IGT

Back To The Future Black Orchid Candy Bars

Cats and Dogs Diamond of Athens Fast Hits

Triple Double Hot Peppers Fast Hits Triple Dia-

monds Footloose Goddess of Desire Goddess of

Gold Gold Bar 7s Hot Roll Super Times Pay

Hot Roll Triple Double Diamond Hotsy Totsy

Huevocartoon In Bloom Lady Swan Lovely

Outlaws Lucky Horse Pets Splitting Hares Su-

matran Storm Vanishing Act Woolly Mammoth

Konami Gaming

China Mystery China Shores China Shores 4-5

China Shores Boosted Dragons Law Dynasty of

Gold Glittering Pyramids Jumpinrsquo Jalapenos

Lion Festival Mystical Ruins Rawhide Bonus

Ladies Solstice Celebration Sparkling Twilight

Treasure Voyage Wealth of the Orient

WMS Gaming

Bier Haus Black Knight II Colossal Wizards

Country Girl Enchanted Darkness Exotic Treas-

ures Fallen Angels Fire Island Fire Queen a

Double Money Burst Great Tutankhamens

Mysteries Hercules Mr Hydes Wild Ride

Mystical Bayou Napoleon amp Josephine Nep-

tunes Quest a Double Money Burst Nile Lotus

Pirate Ship Queen of the Wild Towers of the

Temple Treasures of Machu Picchu

CASINO DINING

28 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

ining in the desert encompasses all manner of cuisine ranging from Five Star

to Fast Food with a growing trend toward traditional tastes To satisfy the

latter the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe offers its Desert Rain Cafeacute in Sells

Orsquoodham history is replete with references to seasonal farming that took advantage of

Southern Arizonarsquos generally sparse rainfall ldquoIrsquoitoi Elder Brother of Tohono Orsquoodham

legend provided everything the Desert People needed to survive including a wide varie-

ty of wild and cultivated foodsrdquo according to the cafeacute webpage ldquoThese foods and food

traditions have sustained the Orsquoodham people and culture for countless generationsrdquo

Recognizing 21st century status a Yes magazine article by Gabriel Thompson put it this

way ldquoThe destruction of the Orsquoodham food system wasnrsquot only about food it was about

culture --- exchanging a local diet for an existence reliant on processed food Millennia of

food independence became dependence in a matter of decadesrdquo

D

By Lee Allen

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 29

CASINO DINING

Cholla buds from the buckhorn staghorn and pencil cacti will

run their course before being replaced by the June fruiting of

the giant saguaro to make jams jellies and even wine and in its

own turn the deep red juicy-sweet fruits of the prickly pear

which will show up in August Just one example of the seasonal

rotation of traditional edibles found in the desert --- and at the

Desert Rain Cafeacute

So now you know whatrsquos cooking --- but where did it come

from Thatrsquos where TOCA the non-profit Tohono Orsquoodham

Community Action program comes in as sponsor of the New

Generation of Tohono Orsquoodham Farmers effort launched in

2011 TOCA manages both ends of the food chainhellipgrowing

crops in the field that end up at the Desert Rain Cafeacute

For the Orsquoodham probably the most famous of the Three Sisters

combination of cornsquashbeans would be the bean specifi-

cally the tepary (bawi) indigenous to the Sonoran Desert in

Arizona The staple of the Orsquoodham diet is heat resistant needs

little water to grow and does well in concert with other culti-

vated drought-resistant crops like 60-day corn None-the-less

despite their dependence on the tepary cultivation waned In

less than a century the nearly food self-sufficient Orsquoodham

went from an annual 1frac12 million pounds of beans to a miserly

few hundred pounds and fields began to lay fallow

Until TOCA stepped in to begin replanting traditional crops

with seeds provided by Native SeedsSEARCH a Tucson-based

seed bank Today a 125-acre farm exists near the USMexico

border harvesting tons of beans and corn as well as squash and

melon supporting TOCArsquos message that when respected and

cultivated land considered sacred can create healthy traditional

foodstuffs

A smaller grow-out farm south of Mission San Xavier Del Bac is

run by the San Xavier Cooperative Association ldquoWhen the farm

originally began one of the basic efforts was raising crops to

keep people aliverdquo says Propagation Manager Ciersquona Schaefli

Now that growth rates have improved a farm store offers certi-

fied naturally-grown traditional native crops --- everything

from alfalfa beans and peas to corn meal and flour as well Orsquoo-

dham yellow watermelon big squash (Hal) and Irsquoitoi onions

The reintroduction of traditional native foods in schools and the

community as a whole ldquois about reintegration of cultural and

health benefits a return of the wonderful flavors of these tradi-

tional foods and part of a larger movement toward health and

wellnessrdquo says Chef Votto ldquoWersquore proud to be a part of this

reinvigorationrdquo $

But now anyone with a hunger for the traditional and tasty can

whet their appetite with contemporary Orsquoodham cuisine billed

as ldquotraditional delicious and healthyrdquo

In a menu as creative as the cuisine itself Monday through Fri-

day edible options include breakfast (Morning Dew) entrees

(Monsoons) side dishes (Whirlwinds) beverages (Flash

Floods) and daily specials (Cloud Bursts)

Cafeacute Manager Brian Hendricks will point out the cafeacutersquos mantra

that ldquoeach dish contains at least one traditional Tohono Orsquoo-

dham food such as cholla buds protein-rich tepary beans or

saguaro fruit syrup Sometimes we prepare them as our people

have for generations and sometimes they are served in new

waysrdquo

The flavors of the desert are not only rich and delicious de-

signed to excite and satisfy the palette traditional foods are also

healthy Mesquite flour olive oil and the sweet syrup of agave

are used to help regulate blood sugar levels and manage diabe-

tes

Taking advantage of historic and currently cultivated possibili-

ties such as sweet Indian corn beans lentils squash and mel-

ons as well as beans from the mesquite tree and fruits off the

saguaro cactus menus are subject to change

Aside from standard items like tepary bean and short rib stew

hummus made from tepary beans or prickly pear chicken

wraps and glazed pork ribs the kitchen staff gets challenged as

seasons change and supplies vary ldquoPeople from all over the

world come to our cafeacute to try our unique foods knowing they

canrsquot find anything like this anywhere elserdquo says Hendricks

ldquoThe cholla bud (Ciolim) harvest takes place in the spring and

we will be featuring these in many preparations including the

ever-popular cholla bud citrus salad and our cholla bud pico de

gallordquo says Consulting Chef Mary Paganelli Votto ldquoBecause we

make every effort to showcase seasonal food options our week-

ly springtime specials may feature quiche pasta or sauteacutes that

all utilize the delicious cholla budsrdquo

For the uninitiated taste buds the rich in calcium fruit of the

cholla (more calcium in a 4-ounce serving than in a glass of

milk) is one of the earliest crops of a new season and offers a lot

of culinary versatility It can be dried pickled ground or fro-

zen and then added to salads stews salsas chiles and stir fry

Its taste has been likened to a cross between asparagus and

broccoli

The Desert Rain Cafeacute is located in the Tohono Plaza on Main Street in Sells Arizona

Their phone number is 5203834918 and their website is desertraincafecom

The cafeacute is open Monday through Friday from 630am to 3pm

30 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

TRIBAL NEWS

lthough spring doesnrsquot officially arrive until mid-

March the weather warms quickly in Arizona desert

country allowing Native American events to get un-

derway early Two such annual festivities are planned in Febru-

ary and March with a welcome mat out for visitors

The 24th annual World Championship Hoop Dance competition

will be held at Heard Museum in Phoenix on February 8-9

Starting with a Grand Entry procession on opening morning

and concluding with an awards presentation on the afternoon of

Day Two competitors will be hooping it up non-stop Hoop

dancing is story telling and whether or not the story is a capti-

vating one depends a lot on the talents of the storyteller and the

number of hoops put into play (anywhere from one to 50) But

itrsquos not the number of hoops involved that is impressive itrsquos

what the dancers do with them

A ldquoWe look for rhythm and timing and how well the dancers co-

ordinate with the drumrdquo says judge Victor Bob ldquoWe watch for

speed precision creativity and showmanship --- lots of things

going on simultaneously Things donrsquot have to be absolutely

perfect as long as the dance is completed all the hoops brought

into the competition are used nothing gets dropped and the

hoop forms donrsquot fall apart before the end of the songrdquo

Not only do judges look for the obvious they also consider the

intangibles like how well the crowd reacts to a particular per-

formerrsquos moves like those of last yearrsquos 6-year-old old Rito

Lopez (PimaApache) from Salt River Arizona Another crowd

favorite who proved that hoop dancing wasnrsquot just for the

younger crowd was Jones Benally (Navajo) an award-winning

performer now in his 90s who has been a hoop dancer for more

than 75 years

And Pow Wows By Lee Allen

World Championship Hoop Dance Competition at the Heard Museum

TRIBAL NEWS

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 31

The origin of hoop dancing varies according to whatever histor-

ical reference is consulted Some claim the people of Taos Pueb-

lo in New Mexico were the first to perform with dancers passing

through a 24-inch diameter circular willow hoop Others insist

the expressive performances began with the Anishinaabe cul-

ture in which the dancer became a counselor with the hoops

representing circles that return the responsibility of problems

back to their creator

Some indigenous peoples use hoop dancing as a part of healing

ceremonies designed to restore balance and harmony in the

world with holy men regarding the circles as sacred claiming

that visions may be seen within the hoops

The first World Hoop Dance Competition took place at the New

Mexico State Fair in 1991 with the venue moving to Heard Mu-

seum the following year ldquoThe event is a way to get up close and

personal with a truly unique Native American sportrdquo says

Debra Krol (XolonSalinan) ldquoThe rules are simple the dancers

accessible and with more than 70 performers coming from all

over the US and Canada you get to see a lot of different native

culturesrdquo

A few miles further down Interstate 10 and a month later mem-

bers of the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe San Xavier District will pre-

sent their 32nd annual Wak pow wow ldquoItrsquos always the second

weekend in March (this year March 8-9)rdquo says long-time pow

wow committee chairman Philbert Bailey Begun in 1982 as a

small social event to raise funds it has grown in popularity with

both participants and spectators and is now publicized as Tuc-

sonrsquos largest gathering of American Indians ldquoWe share some of

our cultural traditions with those who visit and donrsquot really care

how many people show up as long as they all have a good

timerdquo says Bailey ldquoOur pow wow is well attended by Native

Americans who live by and like to compete as well as non-

natives who want to find out a bit more about who we arerdquo

This yearrsquos event will begin with a Saturday morning audience

presentation of traditional dancing by San Xavier District danc-

ers followed by gourd dancing that leads up to a noon Grand

Entry procession The ever popular crowd pleaser of Tiny Tot

dancers (from those just able to walk to 5 years old) starts the

full day of pageantry that includes intertribal dances couples

exhibition teen elder and womenrsquos dancing ldquoWe looked at a

lot of other pow wows in the West to see how they were being

conducted and then we incorporated what we thought were the

best ideas into our own gathering which now offers a combina-

tion of pageantry fun and lots of dance competitionrdquo Bailey

says

Adding some uniqueness to this particular pow wow a Waila

band will kick off the second day of performances Competition

offers cash prizes for the top three performers in each category

with prize amounts being determined by gate revenue ldquoSome

dancers travel the pow wow circuit and compete as their way of

earning a livingrdquo Bailey says Other events on Day Two involve

two-step team and hoop dancing

A variety of food booths are located between the parking lot

and the pow wow grounds at Mission San Xavier Del Bac

[White Dove of the Desert] and the sights and smells of mes-

quite fires cooking Indian tacos red and green chili burros and

several versions of fry bread are hard to pass by

ldquoNobody needs to go away hungryrdquo Bailey says ldquoIn addition

to things to eat Indian vendors will be selling jewelry bead-

work drums kachina dolls painted art T-shirts --- all authentic

hand-made Indian crafts not stuff made in Chinardquo One of the

most popular attractions for kids is the chance to get their faces

painted

Once the dancing dust has settled Bailey and his committee

members will take a break until the fall when theyrsquoll start plan-

ning for an even bigger 2015 event --- always on the second

weekend in March

More information on the February 8-9 Phoenix hoop dancing

can be found online at heardorghoop Additional details on the

March 8-9 Tucson Wak pow wow can be found on their website

at waknetorg $

Heard Museum located at 2301 N Central Avenue Phoenix

Baskets and other Indian crafts for sale at the Wak pow wow

32 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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Apache Stronghold

he Apache Stronghold Golf Club located at Apache Gold Casi-

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golf course with a USGA rating of 746 and a USGA slope of

145 Opened in 1999 the 7519 yard-long course was designed by Tom

Doak and challenges golfers with natural features including desert

washes rolling topography and natural rugged bunkers The moun-

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elevation the golfing experience is cooler than nearby Phoenix and

Tucson during the summer months and mild during the winter season

With five sets of tees to choose from this memorable course accommo-

dates serious to casual golfers The property also includes a driving

range and clubhouse

T

Superb Golf in the High Desert

CASINO GOLF

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 33

Apache Gold Casino Resort is currently offering a Golf amp

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fun The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold

Best Western one round of golf at Apache Stronghold Golf

Club including a cart and range balls plus $10 promotional

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dition guests will receive two breakfast lunch and dinner

vouchers at Apache Grill and two drink coupons Weekday

rates start at $140 and weekends (and holidays) start at

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A second package available is their Golferrsquos Stay amp Play

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The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold Best

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Golf Club including cart and range balls $10 promotional

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Single occupancy weekday rates start at $110 with week-

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rates are $176 and $196 on weekends and holidays Call

800APACHE8 or visit apache-gold-casinocom for more

information $

The Fourteenth Green At Apache Stronghold

The View From The Fifteenth Tee At Apache Stronghold

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LAUGHLIN NEVADA News

herersquos a lot going on at Harrahs Laughlin with definitely

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through March 9 in the Fiesta Showroom Shows are every night

except Mondays Defending the Caveman returns to the Fiesta

Showroom March 29 through April 20 This is one comedy

show you donrsquot want to miss On April 26 yoursquoll want to catch

Los Lobos amp Los Lonely Boys With tickets starting at $24 yoursquoll

be sure to have an evening of great entertainment from two

great performers for one low price On June 14 funny man Jeff

Dunham arrives with his

Disorderly Conduct Tour for

a night of laughs

Harrahrsquos Laughlin is also

hosting a big $20000 Poker

Tournament that is open to

the public the weekend of

March 14-16 The winner

receives a $10000 WSOP

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entry fee is $200 and room

rates start at only $59 per night with the buy-in

Every Sunday in March through April 20 Harrahrsquos Laughlin

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reward credits dining credits or a gift

Did you know that Harrahs Laughlin is

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Denomination Triple PlayFive PlayTen

Play machines in the High Limit room or the

Video Poker Area If you prefer the slots

some of the hottest games on their floor

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Harrahrsquos Laughlin Presents Entertainment Promotions amp Top Sizzling Slots

T

News LAUGHLIN NEVADA

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 37

ountry music icon and legend Willie Nelson returns to the

E Center Saturday March 29 for another extraordinary

concert Nelson is the creative genius behind historic recordings

like Crazy Hello Walls Red Headed Stranger and Stardust His

career has spanned six decades with a catalog of over 200 al-

bums Hes also earned every conceivable award and honor

bestowed upon a person in his profession In the last five years

alone he delivered ten new releases two of which received

Grammy nominations and a career-spanning box set He re-

leased his first novel and again headlined Farm Aid an event he

co-founded in 1985 all the while continuing to lobby against

horse slaughter and producing his own blend of biodiesel fuel

Nelson tours tirelessly climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III

(he rode his first two buses into the ground) taking his music

and fans on a seemingly endless journey to places that were

well worth the ride The concert starts at 730pm with tickets

starting at $45

C

WILLIE NELSON

amp FAMILY All American Country In The E Center

The Original Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters

The Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall

of Fame in 1987 with a string of big hits such as Charlie Brown Searchin

Youngblood Yakety Yak Little Egypt and many more Charlie Duncan joined Cornell

and became one of the Coasters Duncan carried on the tradition of vocal excel-

lence stage presence choreography and humor he shared with Gunter

The Legendary Monroe Powell amp The Platters Revue

The Platters were one of the top vocal groups of the 50s delivering smooth

stylized renditions of pop standards Their string of hits began in 1955 with Only

You and included four singles that reached 1 The Great Pretender My Prayer Twi-

light Time and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Monroe Powell is the best known lead singer

for the Platters for over 40 years

Bobby Hendrickrsquos Drifters

One of the great American doo-wop and RampBsoul vocal groups the Driftersrsquo

hits include There Goes My Baby Dance With Me This Magic Moment Save The

Last Dance For Me Some Kind Of Wonderful On Broadway Under The Boardwalk

Bobby Hendricks is the oldest surviving lead vocalist of the Drifters

Tickets are on sale at wwwedgewater-casinocom and at Edgewater Casino

Services $

Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters Monroe

Powell amp The Platters Revue Bobby

Hendrickrsquos Drifters E Center Dinner

Show set for February 28 March 1 amp

March 2 2014 Dinner will be served

at 6pm Nevada time Tickets starting

at just $55

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

38 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Apache Gold CasinomdashGlobe AZmdash8002722438

Cabaret Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands every weekend

Pavilion

Selena TributemdashMar 1

BlueWater CasinomdashParker AZmdash8882433360

Dig Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJsmdashDaily at 5pm

BlueWater Showroom

Leonardo da Vinci ExhibitionmdashNow-Apr 22

Kenny RogersmdashMar 22

Casino ArizonamdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom

Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)mdashFeb 7

Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)mdashFeb 21-22

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)mdashFeb 28-Mar 1

The Long Run Experience (The Eagles Tribute)mdashMar 7-8

Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)mdashMar 21-22

LAVation (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 28-29

The Arizona Room

Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country) - Mondays at 8pm

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashTuesdays at 6pm

Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashWednesdays at 6pm

Marley Taylor Band (Cover band)mdashSundays from 9pm to 1am

Casino Del SolmdashTucson AZmdash5208386506

Event Center

George LopezmdashFeb 14-15

Cliff Castle CasinomdashCamp Verde AZmdash8003817568

Dragonfly Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs

Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687

Events

Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm

La Vida Loca (Latin Music)mdashFr at 9pm

A variety of live music every Saturday night on the casino floor

Desert Diamond Casino ImdashTucson AZmdash8663329467

Monsoon Nightclub

Boots amp BeersmdashLive country music every Friday night

Noches CalientemdashSaturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music

Desert Diamond Casino IImdashSahuarita AZmdash8663329467

Sports Bar

Swinging TuesdaysmdashTuesdays 1ndash4pm

Karaoke NightmdashWednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden OldiesmdashThursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJsmdashFridays amp Saturdays

Diamond Center

Oh What A NightmdashFeb 8

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 22 (Rodeo Weekend)

Ron ldquoTater Saladrdquo WhitemdashMar 29

Doobie BrothersmdashApr 4

Gloria TrevimdashMay 3

Fort McDowell CasinomdashFort McDowell AZmdash8008433678

Mega Yard SalemdashFeb 22

Lucky 7 Saloon

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrahs Ak-Chin CasinomdashMaricopa AZmdash4808025000

The Lounge

Bella DonnamdashFeb 7 The HamptonsmdashFeb 8 B PlatinummdashFeb 14

The JJrsquosmdashFeb 15 Da VenturesmdashFeb 17 QuantummdashFeb 21 The

WalkensmdashFeb 22 Kenny CeteramdashFeb 28 Live DJmdashFeb31017amp24

Wild Wednesdays Noon to 4pm SwingtipsmdashFeb 5 Walkens

TriomdashFeb 12 Band Stand Shows 70rsquosmdashFeb 19 Western Fusion

TriomdashFeb 26

Hot Latin Nights 8pm to midnight on Thursdays fea tures Or-

chestra CalientemdashFeb 6 AzTexmdashFeb 20

Ladies Night on Monday nights

Hon-Dah CasinomdashPinetop AZmdash8009298744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom

Munday FundaymdashComedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home

of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once

in a while The east Tennessee native has an impressive track

record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the

country listener hes had six number one hits from his first

three albums from Watching You and These Are My People to

his most recent smashes Take A Back Road and Farmers

Daughter Through it all Rodney has always remained true to him-

self and constantly strives to evolve and find unique ways of

expressing himself through the music he puts out into the

world Though his new crop of songs has some edge and the

vocal energy may be amped up a notch Rodney is still the

same hardworking patriotic rock-solid country boy that fans

have grown to know and love since his debut with 2003s Hon-

esty Treena Parvello Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono Orsquoodham Gaming Enterprise said ldquoWersquore

very proud to once again partner with KIIM FM for a spectac-

ular rodeo weekend show Donrsquot miss Rodney Atkinsrsquo fantas-

tic Country soundrdquo

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

band will bring pop culture classics to life with their

authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

Paradise CasinomdashYuma AZmdash8887774946

Sharkyrsquos Bar amp Bites

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan CasinomdashWinterhaven CAmdash8777832426

Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

Legends In ConcertmdashFeb 19-23

George Thorogood amp The DestroyersmdashMar 1

Twin Arrows Navajo CasinomdashFlagstaff AZmdash8559468946

Featuring a variety of local regional amp headlining acts Call for info

Vee Quiva CasinomdashLaveen AZmdash8009464452

VQ Live

Featuring a variety of cover bands local amp regional acts Call for info

Event Center

JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

Little Joe y La FamiliamdashFeb 15

Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 15

Wild Horse Pass CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

The TemptationsmdashFeb 15-16

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

Vietnamese Lunar New Year ConcertDancemdashFeb 22

Yavapai CasinomdashPrescott AZmdash8007568744

Yavapai Cantina

Karaoke with Cruisinrsquo SusanmdashFr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

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the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

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44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

L I X R S L I T H N L U R U

L L H C A E P N D K G A L O

D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

L N V R D U S E E L A H O R

I C O E T N B H S F A C I I

S U P M R S T K C P R V E E

I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4AM Sunday to 4AM Monday

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lf

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01 Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy 70 5 mi E of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 619 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02 BlueWater Resort amp Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 523 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03 Buckyrsquos Casino 1500 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 309 Y Y Y

04 Casino Arizona 101 amp McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 919 Y Y Y

05 Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 1085 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298

07 Cliff Castle Casino amp Hotel I-17 Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y

08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

09 Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S Nogales Hwy Tucson 866-332-9467 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

10 Desert Diamond Casino II I-19 Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 685 Y

11 Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy 86 Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 55

12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

24 Yavapai Casino 1505 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 244 Y

azgamingguidecom facebookcomArizonaGamingGuide

For information on the casinos amp much more

scan our QR codes with your smartphone

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9 8 1

5 7 6

7 5 9

2 6 3

1 8 4

1 6 8

7 5 4

3 9 2

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6 3 2

7 1 5

3 7 5

8 9 1

4 2 6

2 1 6

5 4 7

9 8 3

4 5 9

3 6 8

1 2 7

6 3 7

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6 3 5

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D O O S S U C L E E R S E S

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C O E T N B I H S F A C I

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Page 8: Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - February 2014 - 06:02

14 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

GREAT GAMES New Slots Coming Soon

oin the creepy eccentric cast of the Beetlejuice characters in an all-new

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In the base game any character symbols that land flush on reels 1 and 3 will trig-

ger the ldquoPerfect Match Multiplierrdquo feature where a glowing frame extends across

all 6 reels If the character symbol lands exactly within the Perfect Match Multipli-

er frame the symbols combine to form a larger symbol to create more valuable

line pays potentially awarding a multiplier

But that is not all 3 Beetlejuice symbols trigger the ldquoWheel Spinrdquo awarding one of

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giving a whole new meaning to ldquoBeetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuicerdquo Make sure to

visit wwwyoutubecomwmsslots today for more information on this and other

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Beetlejuice

By WMS Gaming

Beetlejuice trade amp copy Warner Bros Entertainment Inc (s14)

Did You Know bullMichael Keaton spent only two weeks filming his 17 minute part in the 15 hour film

bullBeetlejuicersquos name is said 15 times throughout the movie Barbara said it 8 times Juno said

it 2 times and Lydia said it 5 times bullThe title character Beetlejuice is named for a bright red star in the constellation of Orion Betelgeuse bullLydiarsquos dress in the wedding scene was chosen to be bright red because of the rhyme that says ldquoMarried in red better off deadrdquo

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 15

layers will definitely be howling for

exciting games and prizes with Aruzersquos

latest Innovator game Howling Wolf This 5

reel 30 line 30 credit minimum bet stepper

has a low game volatility and will most likely

be installed in a penny denomination by casi-

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Howling Wolf is mystified by exciting base and

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the line wins by up to 4 times With 5 or more

Howling Bonus symbols be prepared for the

howling wolf will herald you to the ldquoMoon

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Selection depends on the number of Bonus

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additional Bonus symbols that appear when

the reels stop

With all these exciting game features that

include extra value-added randomly trig-

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graphics Howling Wolf will surely be a feast

for your senses

P

Howling Wolf

By Aruze Gaming

ristocratrsquos newest slot game The

Walking Dead based on AMCrsquos hit

TV series just started to go live in casinos

all across the country and will be coming

to Arizona soon

The Walking Dead slot game has a 75 credit

minimum bet and a 300 credit maximum

bet and is packed with clips from the

show unique features and an abundance

of bonus opportunities

Bonus features include ldquoReel Growthrdquo

where reels 2 3 4 and 5 will randomly

grow to a height of 5 6 or 7 high ldquoWild

Attackrdquo where random positions in Reel

Growth are replaced with Wilds ldquoThe

Horderdquo where horde reveals a winning

combination on the reels in Reel Growth

In ldquoAtlanta Wheel Bonusrdquo players win

credits jackpots CDC Wheel or Escape

from Atlanta Free Games In ldquoCDC

Wheelrdquo players can win credits multiple

prizes with the Grenade or trigger Walk-

er Bonus spins with a multiplier Players

win free games in ldquoEscape From Atlanta

Free Gamesrdquo and there is a Grand Jack-

pot that starts at $500000 Just like the

show Aristocrat has made sure this new

slot will keep players on the edge of their

seats

A

The Walking Dead

By Aristocrat

onamirsquos latest XTRA Reward slot game

theme is Kunoichirsquos Fortune It is a 5 reel

game with an XTRA Reward feature and a

free game event Maximum lines plus the

XTRA Reward bet which is 10 credits must

be played to be eligible for the feature Dur-

ing the XTRA Reward feature the third reel

will transform and display two symbols in

each reel If the same symbol appears on all

positions on the first reel then at least one of

the remaining reels will be randomly selected

and filled with that same symbol This fea-

ture increases the chances of earning credits

and triggering free games During the feature

game any 3 4 or 5 Mark symbols trigger 5

10 or 15 free games respectively All wins

during the free games are doubled and addi-

tional free games can be awarded Konami

fans are already familiar with the Balance of

Fortune feature where they can select to take a

credit prize instead of playing the free

games $

K

Kunoichirsquos Fortune

By Konami Gaming

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azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 17

Itrsquos Time to

Roll the Bones By Riley Meredith

ust because wersquore slot players doesnrsquot mean we donrsquot

like the thrill of tumbling dice with the potential for a

big win combination Thatrsquos exactly what Ballyrsquos new

Roll the Bones game offers Delivered on the V2232 cabinet

where yoursquove played the likes of NASCAR and Michael Jackson

King of Pop Roll the Bones brings spooky and spectacular animations

and music to deliver one of the most entertaining gaming expe-

riences available

Roll the Bones is all about the dice During the base game individual

die may appear above the reels If two or more appear the ac-

tion begins The dice spin and if doubles of one through five are

rolled a full stack of Wild symbols appear on the corresponding

reel Up to two Wild reels may be awarded at any one time If

double sixes are rolled the U-Roll feature is awarded where you get

to touch the screen and ldquoroll the bonesrdquo yourself

In the U-Roll feature yoursquoll get three rolls where you can reach

out and ldquorollrdquo the dice on the screen Each roll results in a num-

ber with a corresponding multiplier on the tombstones that is

applied to your total bet Yoursquoll want to hit those doubles again

though as it awards the corresponding multiplier plus activates

the next highest jackpot level with max bet Double sixes award

the current jackpot and also activate the next highest jackpot if

applicable That means three double-six rolls award all three

jackpots in a single bonus

But letrsquos not stop yet as there are more bones to be rolled and

more credits to be won Three scattered Roll the Bones symbols

award five free games and 2X total credits bet After the fifth

free game an animated pair of dice is rolled by your skeleton

host and any total other than seven awards an additional free

spin If doubles are rolled after the fifth free game yoursquoll be

awarded a 1X multiplier up to a total of 5X When a seven is

cast the feature ends

Watch for Roll the Bones on casino floors and see if those dice

come up lucky for you

To learn more about this game and other exciting new Bally

products visit ballytechcom $

J

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 19

WINNING WAYS

t most casinos in particular

larger properties the place-

ment of slots is carefully

thought out all the way down to the

payback percentage How ldquolooserdquo or

how ldquotightrdquo a slot is set when first

brought onto the floor is not a hap-

hazard decision for the Slot Depart-

ment executives and GMrsquos office

As soon as a casino is big enough say

over 750 machines casino executives

put significant thought into how their

property is laid out As a result the

patrons respond to their design by

having high or low traffic volume

areas which is frequently based on

desirable and undesirable amenities

the casino property offers like restau-

rants an entertainment venue etc

Casinos always want to maximize

revenues out of every slot in the casi-

no at all times For this reason slots in

high volume traffic areas near an

attractive amenity (Zone A) like the

buffet will see a lot of play Games

with a lot of play are a goldmine for

the casino These games can be set

ldquotightrdquo with high maximum bets and

use math models with extreme ups

and downs to their game play as

theyrsquoll get play regardless of their

settings

At the opposite end of the spectrum is

an area of the casino where traffic

volume is low and there is nothing

attracting players to the surrounding

area (Zone B) For example a dark

corner near a few blackjack tables

where visitors might be bothered by

the rowdy antics of someone who just

watched the dealer draw to 21 Logi-

cally the casino has to approach slots

in this area differently than those in

Zone A In order to keep the numbers

up in Zone B the slots have to be low-

er risk at lower max bets and set

ldquolooserrdquo in order to keep players in

the area playing longer and coming

back on their next trip

Then there are the middle ground

areas That is sections of the casino

with high foot traffic volume with

unappealing attractions (Zone C) or

an area with an attractive destination

but with low traffic volume (Zone D)

Slots in Zone C have a low wager

medium game play and tend to be set

ldquotightrdquo to capture a playerrsquos impulse

to play on a whim Slots in Zone D

usually have a low bet medium game

play and are set ldquolooserdquo to keep play-

ers in the area

Next time you visit a casino be ob-

servant of what zone (A B C or D)

you might be in Yoursquoll have to ob-

serve the traffic volume and the loca-

tion of amenities and then come to a

conclusion about how ldquolooserdquo or

ldquotightrdquo the slots might be before you

sit down and play $

A By Lana Hartman

(Reprinted from V4Issue2 due to reader feedback)

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 21

GAMING NEWS

San Carlos Apache Tribe Doubles Down

On New Casino

he San Carlos Apache Tribe owners and operators of

Apache Gold Casino Resort near Globe Arizona are

planning to add a second casino to their collection of

tribal enterprises The proposed new casino will be located on

the San Carlos Reservation in the Aravaipa area on Arizona

Highway 77 at mile marker 127 roughly two miles south of

Dudleyville Arizona The location is at the southernmost part

of the San Carlos Reservation and is approximately 65 miles

north of downtown Tucson and 100 miles southeast of down-

town Phoenix

T Plans for the new Apache Sky Casino on the 230 acre site now

include the construction of a 25 to 30 thousand square foot tem-

porary facility housing about 500 slots 12 card tables 6 poker

tables a restaurant and a lounge Projections forecast the new

casino will generate about 200 construction jobs and around 500

permanent jobs once the facility opens for business The San

Carlos Apache Tribe is looking forward to bringing another

gaming facility to the Arizona community and expects to break

ground in May of 2014 The Apache Sky Casino should be ready

to open in March of 2015 $

22 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

GAMING NEWS

overnor Jan Brewer appointed Daniel H Bergin as

the new Director of the Arizona Department of

Gaming on December 11 2013 ldquoIn addition to a

strong understanding of Arizona gaming issues Mr

Bergin brings an extensive legal background in both state and

private practicerdquo said Governor Brewer ldquoHis service as Interim

Director has made for a smooth and effective transition within

the Department and I am confident he will successfully contin-

ue to carry out the agencyrsquos dutiesrdquo

Mr Bergin has been with the Department of Gaming since 2009

acting as Interim Director since September 2013 He previously

served as Deputy Director where he managed the Administra-

tion and Compliance Division In that role he supervised divi-

sion managers and supervisors oversaw the Departmentrsquos

budgeting accounting human resources IT and gaming com-

pliance matters developed and submitted the Departmentrsquos

yearly budget strategic plan and appropriation requests

among other responsibilities

As Agency Counsel for the Department of Gaming Mr Bergin

was responsible for general agency legal research advice and

representation on issues concerning the Arizona Tribal-State

Compact Arizona gaming laws employment related matters

general litigation and more

Prior to joining the Department of Gaming Mr Bergin served

as the Associate General Counsel for Arizona State University

(2004-2009) Assistant Attorney General for the Administrative

LawCivil Division (1995-2004) Assistant General Counsel for

First Interstate Bank of Arizona (1992-1995) and Associate

Attorney for Tarkington OrsquoConnor amp OrsquoNeill (1991-1992) and

Jennings Strouss amp Salmon (1988-1991)

Daniel Bergin has been licensed to practice law in the State of

Arizona since 1988 He graduated from Arizona State Universi-

ty College of Law (1988) and received a Bachelor of Science in

Business Administration (Finance and Banking) (1985)

Mr Bergin replaces outgoing Director Mark Brnovich who left

in September 2013 $

G

Daniel Bergin Is Appointed New Gaming Director By Governor Jan Brewer

ARIZONA LOTTERY Winners

24 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Cindy Esquer

Sal

Lo

Bra

cco

$50000 Money Multiplier Bonus $52000 Weekly Winnings

Mar

y Ja

ne

Rap

pley

ea

hen the Lottery vending machine would not accept the

selection slip he tried to put into its slot Sal Lo Bracco

asked the clerk to refund the $5 hersquod put into the machine The

clerk informed him that the machine does not give refunds So

Sal went back to the machine and randomly selected a $5 Mon-

ey Multiplier Bonus Scratchers His wife was mad at him because she

plays all the time and she wanted him to buy her favorite game

Sal scratched the ticket at home and couldnrsquot believe it when the

$50000 amount was revealed He said ldquoItrsquos probably a good

thing I didnrsquot scratch it in the store Irsquom sure after seeing how

much Irsquod won I probably would have been in a complete state

of shockrdquo Because he wanted to be reassured the ticket was a

winner he called the Lottery office to be sure he had played it

correctly He had

The timing of this win is great He recently quit his job to start a

small manufacturing company and this money will be put into

the new business

The winning ticket was purchased at Fryrsquos Marketplace 3949 E

Chandler Blvd Phoenix

W sing significant family dates Mary Jane Rappleyea of

Phoenix has regularly purchased two lines for each of the

Weekly Winnings drawings For some unknown reason shersquod never

bothered to purchase it previously although she purchased all

of the other Arizona Lottery draw games She finally decided to

make the game ldquopart of the family of games I playrdquo

When Mary checked her numbers against those listed in the

newspaper she very calmly walked into her husbandrsquos office

pointed to the newspaper then to the ticket she was holding

and asked him to check the numbers He checked them and

said ldquoIt looks as though you have a winning ticketrdquo At that

point Mary signed the back of the ticket and had him take it to

the store to confirm she was indeed a $52000 winner

Mary has already told her family and as her husband said ldquothe

immediate worldrdquo The couple plan to share some of their win-

nings with their family fix a few things around the house and

save the rest

The winning ticket was purchased at a retailer at 1605 E Bell

Road Phoenix

U

$50000 Coffee Break Crossword ndrew Watson a Surprise resident was relieved when he

discovered his $50000 win on Coffee Break Crossword He

always purchases his Scratchers and The Pick tickets at the same

store and plans on giving the clerk that sold him the winning

ticket a nice tip

Before he was certain of his win he wrote down all the words

he thought hersquod matched and compared them to the ticket

Then he took a picture of the ticket with his phone and sent it to

his fianceacute She texted back ldquoUnrealrdquo In addition to paying bills

hersquoll be getting married in March and wants to put a down pay-

ment on a house

The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K 11339 W Bell

Rd Surprise $

A

An

drew

Wat

son

For more information on the Arizona Lottery please visit their website at wwwarizonalotterycom For winning numbers call (480) 829-7425 in Phoenix or (520)

325-9141 in Tucson All other areas in Arizona call 1-800-499-3798

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 25

For more information on the Arizona Lottery visit their website at arizonalotterycom

For the winning numbers call 4808297425 in Phoenix or 5203259141 in Tucson All

other areas in Arizona call 18004993798

Hints amp Tips ARIZONA LOTTERY

f you purchase a Lucky Life Scratcher from the Arizona

Lottery in the near future absolutely donrsquot throw it away if it

wasnrsquot a winner

The Arizona Lottery is once again adding value to all losing

Scratchers by hosting four Lucky Life Second Chance drawings

In essence a losing ticket can still turn into a winner if players

register their non-winning Lucky Life Scratchers online

Players can visit azlotteryplayerscirclecomluckylife and click

on the ldquoRegistrationLoginrdquo link Once the seventeen digit al-

phanumeric code on the ticket is entered players are registered

for all four of the second chance drawings Regardless if itrsquos a

$1 $2 $5 or $10 Lucky Life Scratcher there are four drawings

for each one of the games

All entries must be performed online and players need to be

aware that they can enter more than one non-winning Scratcher

but are only eligible to win one prize per drawing per game So

to increase your chances of winning register for the drawing $

I Drawing Date Game Prizes

May 15 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

October 16 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

March 19 2015 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

To Be Determined $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$500 1-$2500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$10000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$50000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$100000

Maximize The Chances Of Winning Play The Lucky Life Second Chance Drawing

26 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

on-Dah Resort-Casino and Conference Center is set to

host their 12th annual White Mountains Winter

Games 2014 that includes Sled Dog Races and Winter-

Fest during the last weekend in February The Sled Dog Races

start at Sunrise Ski Resort on Saturday morning at 9am with the

Finals held on Sunday at 9am as well After the Finals the Kids

Races will be held WinterFest begins at Noon on Saturday and

includes a Chili amp Salsa Cook-off the White Mountain Dog

Show the Dog Weight Pull Competition live music by Apache

Spirit food (Indian tacos) beverages vendors Phoenix area

radio personality Dave Pratt as the event MC and much more

This celebration of Winter is not to be missed and is well worth

the weekend trip into the White Mountainsmdashespecially because

the Slot Department at Hon-Dah casino has been working hard

to get a large number of brand new slot machines up and run-

ning before Winter Games 2014 heats up This is the second

large influx of new slots to Hon-Dah in a short amount of time

So get your bankrolls ready and plan your next road trip up to

Hon-Dah in the White Mountains to play all the hot new slots

The brand new games are from four different slot manufactur-

ers including Bally IGT Konami and WMS so you wonrsquot worry

about a lack of diversity Players can choose from entertaining

games like Back to the Future or Footloose by IGT or get down

to business with Ballyrsquos numerous Quick Hit games Konamirsquos

China Shores series or one of our personal favorites WMSrsquo Mr

Hydersquos Wild Ride

When you put everything together Hon-Dah is ready for some

serious slot action before during and after Winter Games 2014

Instead of trying to discuss every slot they installed we thought

wersquod look at the long list of new slots we obtained and tell you

which games wersquod definitely play as soon as we walked

through the doors The entire list of new games is on the next

page but we felt it was important to highlight three games as

our standouts based on our research and our own personal ex-

periences Our top three ldquoMust Playrdquo games from the list of new

slots at Hon-Dah are Quick Hit China Shores and Mr Hydersquos

Wild Ride

H

By Lana Hartmann

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 27

Any Quick Hits by Bally

Great bonus hit frequency It is

very easy to hit a bonus with a

small bankroll The free games

are great Plus the multi-level

progressive with the Quick Hit

symbols is a fantastic add-on to

the game The lower jackpots

hit often and it is not uncom-

mon to hit jackpots and bonus-

es back to back Remember the

only way to win any of the

jackpots is to play max bet so

if thatrsquos not your style try a

different game Play these slots

at max bet only or move on to

something else

Mr Hydersquos Wild Ride by WMS

This game grows on all of us

more and more every time we

play it When you get 4 bonus

symbols on the first reel the

remaining reels re-spin for

additional bonus symbols You

need 5 bonus symbols to trig-

ger but you can get up to 20

symbols on screen for up to 60

free games The free games

allow the bonus symbols to not

only lock but add one free spin

and turn wild for the remain-

ing free games There are some

great bonus wins to be made

on this game and you donrsquot

wait long for a bonus either

Any China Shores by Konami

OK we all know how popular

this brand of Konami game is

so it comes as no surprise that

we chose this slot as one of our

favorites right You have to

try these games several times

to truly understand what all of

the fuss is about But when you

see players routinely hitting

hundreds of free games and

walking away from a bonus

with several hundred dollars

with wagers that are less than a

dollar yoursquoll get it too Be pre-

pared to walk away from this

slot if it isnrsquot treating you right

because itrsquos very volatile Try a

bit of your bankroll to see if the

machine is ldquohotrdquo and if itrsquos not

move on $

The Master List

Bally Technologies

Fast Hits Double Gold Gauchos Gold Gold

Rush Hidden Paradise Hot Hot Habanero

Quick Hit Black Gold Free Game Fever Quick

Hit Platinum Triple Blazing 7s Quick Hit Tri-

ple Blazing 7rsquos Free Game Fever Royal Eagle

Run with the Pack Takes the Cake Temple of

Mystery Texas Dice Wild Encounters Wild

Stripes

IGT

Back To The Future Black Orchid Candy Bars

Cats and Dogs Diamond of Athens Fast Hits

Triple Double Hot Peppers Fast Hits Triple Dia-

monds Footloose Goddess of Desire Goddess of

Gold Gold Bar 7s Hot Roll Super Times Pay

Hot Roll Triple Double Diamond Hotsy Totsy

Huevocartoon In Bloom Lady Swan Lovely

Outlaws Lucky Horse Pets Splitting Hares Su-

matran Storm Vanishing Act Woolly Mammoth

Konami Gaming

China Mystery China Shores China Shores 4-5

China Shores Boosted Dragons Law Dynasty of

Gold Glittering Pyramids Jumpinrsquo Jalapenos

Lion Festival Mystical Ruins Rawhide Bonus

Ladies Solstice Celebration Sparkling Twilight

Treasure Voyage Wealth of the Orient

WMS Gaming

Bier Haus Black Knight II Colossal Wizards

Country Girl Enchanted Darkness Exotic Treas-

ures Fallen Angels Fire Island Fire Queen a

Double Money Burst Great Tutankhamens

Mysteries Hercules Mr Hydes Wild Ride

Mystical Bayou Napoleon amp Josephine Nep-

tunes Quest a Double Money Burst Nile Lotus

Pirate Ship Queen of the Wild Towers of the

Temple Treasures of Machu Picchu

CASINO DINING

28 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

ining in the desert encompasses all manner of cuisine ranging from Five Star

to Fast Food with a growing trend toward traditional tastes To satisfy the

latter the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe offers its Desert Rain Cafeacute in Sells

Orsquoodham history is replete with references to seasonal farming that took advantage of

Southern Arizonarsquos generally sparse rainfall ldquoIrsquoitoi Elder Brother of Tohono Orsquoodham

legend provided everything the Desert People needed to survive including a wide varie-

ty of wild and cultivated foodsrdquo according to the cafeacute webpage ldquoThese foods and food

traditions have sustained the Orsquoodham people and culture for countless generationsrdquo

Recognizing 21st century status a Yes magazine article by Gabriel Thompson put it this

way ldquoThe destruction of the Orsquoodham food system wasnrsquot only about food it was about

culture --- exchanging a local diet for an existence reliant on processed food Millennia of

food independence became dependence in a matter of decadesrdquo

D

By Lee Allen

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 29

CASINO DINING

Cholla buds from the buckhorn staghorn and pencil cacti will

run their course before being replaced by the June fruiting of

the giant saguaro to make jams jellies and even wine and in its

own turn the deep red juicy-sweet fruits of the prickly pear

which will show up in August Just one example of the seasonal

rotation of traditional edibles found in the desert --- and at the

Desert Rain Cafeacute

So now you know whatrsquos cooking --- but where did it come

from Thatrsquos where TOCA the non-profit Tohono Orsquoodham

Community Action program comes in as sponsor of the New

Generation of Tohono Orsquoodham Farmers effort launched in

2011 TOCA manages both ends of the food chainhellipgrowing

crops in the field that end up at the Desert Rain Cafeacute

For the Orsquoodham probably the most famous of the Three Sisters

combination of cornsquashbeans would be the bean specifi-

cally the tepary (bawi) indigenous to the Sonoran Desert in

Arizona The staple of the Orsquoodham diet is heat resistant needs

little water to grow and does well in concert with other culti-

vated drought-resistant crops like 60-day corn None-the-less

despite their dependence on the tepary cultivation waned In

less than a century the nearly food self-sufficient Orsquoodham

went from an annual 1frac12 million pounds of beans to a miserly

few hundred pounds and fields began to lay fallow

Until TOCA stepped in to begin replanting traditional crops

with seeds provided by Native SeedsSEARCH a Tucson-based

seed bank Today a 125-acre farm exists near the USMexico

border harvesting tons of beans and corn as well as squash and

melon supporting TOCArsquos message that when respected and

cultivated land considered sacred can create healthy traditional

foodstuffs

A smaller grow-out farm south of Mission San Xavier Del Bac is

run by the San Xavier Cooperative Association ldquoWhen the farm

originally began one of the basic efforts was raising crops to

keep people aliverdquo says Propagation Manager Ciersquona Schaefli

Now that growth rates have improved a farm store offers certi-

fied naturally-grown traditional native crops --- everything

from alfalfa beans and peas to corn meal and flour as well Orsquoo-

dham yellow watermelon big squash (Hal) and Irsquoitoi onions

The reintroduction of traditional native foods in schools and the

community as a whole ldquois about reintegration of cultural and

health benefits a return of the wonderful flavors of these tradi-

tional foods and part of a larger movement toward health and

wellnessrdquo says Chef Votto ldquoWersquore proud to be a part of this

reinvigorationrdquo $

But now anyone with a hunger for the traditional and tasty can

whet their appetite with contemporary Orsquoodham cuisine billed

as ldquotraditional delicious and healthyrdquo

In a menu as creative as the cuisine itself Monday through Fri-

day edible options include breakfast (Morning Dew) entrees

(Monsoons) side dishes (Whirlwinds) beverages (Flash

Floods) and daily specials (Cloud Bursts)

Cafeacute Manager Brian Hendricks will point out the cafeacutersquos mantra

that ldquoeach dish contains at least one traditional Tohono Orsquoo-

dham food such as cholla buds protein-rich tepary beans or

saguaro fruit syrup Sometimes we prepare them as our people

have for generations and sometimes they are served in new

waysrdquo

The flavors of the desert are not only rich and delicious de-

signed to excite and satisfy the palette traditional foods are also

healthy Mesquite flour olive oil and the sweet syrup of agave

are used to help regulate blood sugar levels and manage diabe-

tes

Taking advantage of historic and currently cultivated possibili-

ties such as sweet Indian corn beans lentils squash and mel-

ons as well as beans from the mesquite tree and fruits off the

saguaro cactus menus are subject to change

Aside from standard items like tepary bean and short rib stew

hummus made from tepary beans or prickly pear chicken

wraps and glazed pork ribs the kitchen staff gets challenged as

seasons change and supplies vary ldquoPeople from all over the

world come to our cafeacute to try our unique foods knowing they

canrsquot find anything like this anywhere elserdquo says Hendricks

ldquoThe cholla bud (Ciolim) harvest takes place in the spring and

we will be featuring these in many preparations including the

ever-popular cholla bud citrus salad and our cholla bud pico de

gallordquo says Consulting Chef Mary Paganelli Votto ldquoBecause we

make every effort to showcase seasonal food options our week-

ly springtime specials may feature quiche pasta or sauteacutes that

all utilize the delicious cholla budsrdquo

For the uninitiated taste buds the rich in calcium fruit of the

cholla (more calcium in a 4-ounce serving than in a glass of

milk) is one of the earliest crops of a new season and offers a lot

of culinary versatility It can be dried pickled ground or fro-

zen and then added to salads stews salsas chiles and stir fry

Its taste has been likened to a cross between asparagus and

broccoli

The Desert Rain Cafeacute is located in the Tohono Plaza on Main Street in Sells Arizona

Their phone number is 5203834918 and their website is desertraincafecom

The cafeacute is open Monday through Friday from 630am to 3pm

30 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

TRIBAL NEWS

lthough spring doesnrsquot officially arrive until mid-

March the weather warms quickly in Arizona desert

country allowing Native American events to get un-

derway early Two such annual festivities are planned in Febru-

ary and March with a welcome mat out for visitors

The 24th annual World Championship Hoop Dance competition

will be held at Heard Museum in Phoenix on February 8-9

Starting with a Grand Entry procession on opening morning

and concluding with an awards presentation on the afternoon of

Day Two competitors will be hooping it up non-stop Hoop

dancing is story telling and whether or not the story is a capti-

vating one depends a lot on the talents of the storyteller and the

number of hoops put into play (anywhere from one to 50) But

itrsquos not the number of hoops involved that is impressive itrsquos

what the dancers do with them

A ldquoWe look for rhythm and timing and how well the dancers co-

ordinate with the drumrdquo says judge Victor Bob ldquoWe watch for

speed precision creativity and showmanship --- lots of things

going on simultaneously Things donrsquot have to be absolutely

perfect as long as the dance is completed all the hoops brought

into the competition are used nothing gets dropped and the

hoop forms donrsquot fall apart before the end of the songrdquo

Not only do judges look for the obvious they also consider the

intangibles like how well the crowd reacts to a particular per-

formerrsquos moves like those of last yearrsquos 6-year-old old Rito

Lopez (PimaApache) from Salt River Arizona Another crowd

favorite who proved that hoop dancing wasnrsquot just for the

younger crowd was Jones Benally (Navajo) an award-winning

performer now in his 90s who has been a hoop dancer for more

than 75 years

And Pow Wows By Lee Allen

World Championship Hoop Dance Competition at the Heard Museum

TRIBAL NEWS

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 31

The origin of hoop dancing varies according to whatever histor-

ical reference is consulted Some claim the people of Taos Pueb-

lo in New Mexico were the first to perform with dancers passing

through a 24-inch diameter circular willow hoop Others insist

the expressive performances began with the Anishinaabe cul-

ture in which the dancer became a counselor with the hoops

representing circles that return the responsibility of problems

back to their creator

Some indigenous peoples use hoop dancing as a part of healing

ceremonies designed to restore balance and harmony in the

world with holy men regarding the circles as sacred claiming

that visions may be seen within the hoops

The first World Hoop Dance Competition took place at the New

Mexico State Fair in 1991 with the venue moving to Heard Mu-

seum the following year ldquoThe event is a way to get up close and

personal with a truly unique Native American sportrdquo says

Debra Krol (XolonSalinan) ldquoThe rules are simple the dancers

accessible and with more than 70 performers coming from all

over the US and Canada you get to see a lot of different native

culturesrdquo

A few miles further down Interstate 10 and a month later mem-

bers of the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe San Xavier District will pre-

sent their 32nd annual Wak pow wow ldquoItrsquos always the second

weekend in March (this year March 8-9)rdquo says long-time pow

wow committee chairman Philbert Bailey Begun in 1982 as a

small social event to raise funds it has grown in popularity with

both participants and spectators and is now publicized as Tuc-

sonrsquos largest gathering of American Indians ldquoWe share some of

our cultural traditions with those who visit and donrsquot really care

how many people show up as long as they all have a good

timerdquo says Bailey ldquoOur pow wow is well attended by Native

Americans who live by and like to compete as well as non-

natives who want to find out a bit more about who we arerdquo

This yearrsquos event will begin with a Saturday morning audience

presentation of traditional dancing by San Xavier District danc-

ers followed by gourd dancing that leads up to a noon Grand

Entry procession The ever popular crowd pleaser of Tiny Tot

dancers (from those just able to walk to 5 years old) starts the

full day of pageantry that includes intertribal dances couples

exhibition teen elder and womenrsquos dancing ldquoWe looked at a

lot of other pow wows in the West to see how they were being

conducted and then we incorporated what we thought were the

best ideas into our own gathering which now offers a combina-

tion of pageantry fun and lots of dance competitionrdquo Bailey

says

Adding some uniqueness to this particular pow wow a Waila

band will kick off the second day of performances Competition

offers cash prizes for the top three performers in each category

with prize amounts being determined by gate revenue ldquoSome

dancers travel the pow wow circuit and compete as their way of

earning a livingrdquo Bailey says Other events on Day Two involve

two-step team and hoop dancing

A variety of food booths are located between the parking lot

and the pow wow grounds at Mission San Xavier Del Bac

[White Dove of the Desert] and the sights and smells of mes-

quite fires cooking Indian tacos red and green chili burros and

several versions of fry bread are hard to pass by

ldquoNobody needs to go away hungryrdquo Bailey says ldquoIn addition

to things to eat Indian vendors will be selling jewelry bead-

work drums kachina dolls painted art T-shirts --- all authentic

hand-made Indian crafts not stuff made in Chinardquo One of the

most popular attractions for kids is the chance to get their faces

painted

Once the dancing dust has settled Bailey and his committee

members will take a break until the fall when theyrsquoll start plan-

ning for an even bigger 2015 event --- always on the second

weekend in March

More information on the February 8-9 Phoenix hoop dancing

can be found online at heardorghoop Additional details on the

March 8-9 Tucson Wak pow wow can be found on their website

at waknetorg $

Heard Museum located at 2301 N Central Avenue Phoenix

Baskets and other Indian crafts for sale at the Wak pow wow

32 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO GOLF

Apache Stronghold

he Apache Stronghold Golf Club located at Apache Gold Casi-

no Resort near Globe Arizona is an 18-hole par 72 high desert

golf course with a USGA rating of 746 and a USGA slope of

145 Opened in 1999 the 7519 yard-long course was designed by Tom

Doak and challenges golfers with natural features including desert

washes rolling topography and natural rugged bunkers The moun-

tain and desert vistas are panoramic and unspoiled At 3200 feet in

elevation the golfing experience is cooler than nearby Phoenix and

Tucson during the summer months and mild during the winter season

With five sets of tees to choose from this memorable course accommo-

dates serious to casual golfers The property also includes a driving

range and clubhouse

T

Superb Golf in the High Desert

CASINO GOLF

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 33

Apache Gold Casino Resort is currently offering a Golf amp

Game Package that lets you bring a non-golfer along for the

fun The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold

Best Western one round of golf at Apache Stronghold Golf

Club including a cart and range balls plus $10 promotional

credits for two for slot play at Apache Gold Casino In ad-

dition guests will receive two breakfast lunch and dinner

vouchers at Apache Grill and two drink coupons Weekday

rates start at $140 and weekends (and holidays) start at

$160

A second package available is their Golferrsquos Stay amp Play

Package where players can tee up at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club and then hit the jackpot at Apache Gold Casino

The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold Best

Western one round of golf per golfer at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club including cart and range balls $10 promotional

credits for slot play at Apache Gold Casino Each golfer

receives breakfast lunch and dinner vouchers at Apache

Grill and a drink coupon

Single occupancy weekday rates start at $110 with week-

ends and holidays at $130 Double occupancy weekday

rates are $176 and $196 on weekends and holidays Call

800APACHE8 or visit apache-gold-casinocom for more

information $

The Fourteenth Green At Apache Stronghold

The View From The Fifteenth Tee At Apache Stronghold

34 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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36 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

LAUGHLIN NEVADA News

herersquos a lot going on at Harrahs Laughlin with definitely

something for everyone Dirk Arthur continues his suc-

cessful run at Harrahrsquos with his Wild Magic show February 4

through March 9 in the Fiesta Showroom Shows are every night

except Mondays Defending the Caveman returns to the Fiesta

Showroom March 29 through April 20 This is one comedy

show you donrsquot want to miss On April 26 yoursquoll want to catch

Los Lobos amp Los Lonely Boys With tickets starting at $24 yoursquoll

be sure to have an evening of great entertainment from two

great performers for one low price On June 14 funny man Jeff

Dunham arrives with his

Disorderly Conduct Tour for

a night of laughs

Harrahrsquos Laughlin is also

hosting a big $20000 Poker

Tournament that is open to

the public the weekend of

March 14-16 The winner

receives a $10000 WSOP

seat or $8000 in cash The

entry fee is $200 and room

rates start at only $59 per night with the buy-in

Every Sunday in March through April 20 Harrahrsquos Laughlin

presents Wheel of Fortune Super Spin Sundays Players have a

one in five chance of winning a prize including free slot play

reward credits dining credits or a gift

Did you know that Harrahs Laughlin is

home to plenty of Top Sizzling Slots Not

only did they recently install over 400

new games but they are also paying out

over $9 million every month So the next

time you visit if you are a fan of video

poker make sure to play the IGT Multi-

Denomination Triple PlayFive PlayTen

Play machines in the High Limit room or the

Video Poker Area If you prefer the slots

some of the hottest games on their floor

are Aristocratrsquos Buffalo Stampede near

the South Tower Aristocratrsquos Wonder 4

near the Beach Cafeacute and Ballyrsquos Quick

Hits also near the South Tower $

Harrahrsquos Laughlin Presents Entertainment Promotions amp Top Sizzling Slots

T

News LAUGHLIN NEVADA

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 37

ountry music icon and legend Willie Nelson returns to the

E Center Saturday March 29 for another extraordinary

concert Nelson is the creative genius behind historic recordings

like Crazy Hello Walls Red Headed Stranger and Stardust His

career has spanned six decades with a catalog of over 200 al-

bums Hes also earned every conceivable award and honor

bestowed upon a person in his profession In the last five years

alone he delivered ten new releases two of which received

Grammy nominations and a career-spanning box set He re-

leased his first novel and again headlined Farm Aid an event he

co-founded in 1985 all the while continuing to lobby against

horse slaughter and producing his own blend of biodiesel fuel

Nelson tours tirelessly climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III

(he rode his first two buses into the ground) taking his music

and fans on a seemingly endless journey to places that were

well worth the ride The concert starts at 730pm with tickets

starting at $45

C

WILLIE NELSON

amp FAMILY All American Country In The E Center

The Original Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters

The Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall

of Fame in 1987 with a string of big hits such as Charlie Brown Searchin

Youngblood Yakety Yak Little Egypt and many more Charlie Duncan joined Cornell

and became one of the Coasters Duncan carried on the tradition of vocal excel-

lence stage presence choreography and humor he shared with Gunter

The Legendary Monroe Powell amp The Platters Revue

The Platters were one of the top vocal groups of the 50s delivering smooth

stylized renditions of pop standards Their string of hits began in 1955 with Only

You and included four singles that reached 1 The Great Pretender My Prayer Twi-

light Time and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Monroe Powell is the best known lead singer

for the Platters for over 40 years

Bobby Hendrickrsquos Drifters

One of the great American doo-wop and RampBsoul vocal groups the Driftersrsquo

hits include There Goes My Baby Dance With Me This Magic Moment Save The

Last Dance For Me Some Kind Of Wonderful On Broadway Under The Boardwalk

Bobby Hendricks is the oldest surviving lead vocalist of the Drifters

Tickets are on sale at wwwedgewater-casinocom and at Edgewater Casino

Services $

Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters Monroe

Powell amp The Platters Revue Bobby

Hendrickrsquos Drifters E Center Dinner

Show set for February 28 March 1 amp

March 2 2014 Dinner will be served

at 6pm Nevada time Tickets starting

at just $55

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

38 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Apache Gold CasinomdashGlobe AZmdash8002722438

Cabaret Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands every weekend

Pavilion

Selena TributemdashMar 1

BlueWater CasinomdashParker AZmdash8882433360

Dig Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJsmdashDaily at 5pm

BlueWater Showroom

Leonardo da Vinci ExhibitionmdashNow-Apr 22

Kenny RogersmdashMar 22

Casino ArizonamdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom

Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)mdashFeb 7

Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)mdashFeb 21-22

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)mdashFeb 28-Mar 1

The Long Run Experience (The Eagles Tribute)mdashMar 7-8

Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)mdashMar 21-22

LAVation (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 28-29

The Arizona Room

Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country) - Mondays at 8pm

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashTuesdays at 6pm

Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashWednesdays at 6pm

Marley Taylor Band (Cover band)mdashSundays from 9pm to 1am

Casino Del SolmdashTucson AZmdash5208386506

Event Center

George LopezmdashFeb 14-15

Cliff Castle CasinomdashCamp Verde AZmdash8003817568

Dragonfly Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs

Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687

Events

Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm

La Vida Loca (Latin Music)mdashFr at 9pm

A variety of live music every Saturday night on the casino floor

Desert Diamond Casino ImdashTucson AZmdash8663329467

Monsoon Nightclub

Boots amp BeersmdashLive country music every Friday night

Noches CalientemdashSaturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music

Desert Diamond Casino IImdashSahuarita AZmdash8663329467

Sports Bar

Swinging TuesdaysmdashTuesdays 1ndash4pm

Karaoke NightmdashWednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden OldiesmdashThursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJsmdashFridays amp Saturdays

Diamond Center

Oh What A NightmdashFeb 8

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 22 (Rodeo Weekend)

Ron ldquoTater Saladrdquo WhitemdashMar 29

Doobie BrothersmdashApr 4

Gloria TrevimdashMay 3

Fort McDowell CasinomdashFort McDowell AZmdash8008433678

Mega Yard SalemdashFeb 22

Lucky 7 Saloon

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrahs Ak-Chin CasinomdashMaricopa AZmdash4808025000

The Lounge

Bella DonnamdashFeb 7 The HamptonsmdashFeb 8 B PlatinummdashFeb 14

The JJrsquosmdashFeb 15 Da VenturesmdashFeb 17 QuantummdashFeb 21 The

WalkensmdashFeb 22 Kenny CeteramdashFeb 28 Live DJmdashFeb31017amp24

Wild Wednesdays Noon to 4pm SwingtipsmdashFeb 5 Walkens

TriomdashFeb 12 Band Stand Shows 70rsquosmdashFeb 19 Western Fusion

TriomdashFeb 26

Hot Latin Nights 8pm to midnight on Thursdays fea tures Or-

chestra CalientemdashFeb 6 AzTexmdashFeb 20

Ladies Night on Monday nights

Hon-Dah CasinomdashPinetop AZmdash8009298744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom

Munday FundaymdashComedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home

of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once

in a while The east Tennessee native has an impressive track

record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the

country listener hes had six number one hits from his first

three albums from Watching You and These Are My People to

his most recent smashes Take A Back Road and Farmers

Daughter Through it all Rodney has always remained true to him-

self and constantly strives to evolve and find unique ways of

expressing himself through the music he puts out into the

world Though his new crop of songs has some edge and the

vocal energy may be amped up a notch Rodney is still the

same hardworking patriotic rock-solid country boy that fans

have grown to know and love since his debut with 2003s Hon-

esty Treena Parvello Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono Orsquoodham Gaming Enterprise said ldquoWersquore

very proud to once again partner with KIIM FM for a spectac-

ular rodeo weekend show Donrsquot miss Rodney Atkinsrsquo fantas-

tic Country soundrdquo

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

band will bring pop culture classics to life with their

authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

Paradise CasinomdashYuma AZmdash8887774946

Sharkyrsquos Bar amp Bites

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan CasinomdashWinterhaven CAmdash8777832426

Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

Legends In ConcertmdashFeb 19-23

George Thorogood amp The DestroyersmdashMar 1

Twin Arrows Navajo CasinomdashFlagstaff AZmdash8559468946

Featuring a variety of local regional amp headlining acts Call for info

Vee Quiva CasinomdashLaveen AZmdash8009464452

VQ Live

Featuring a variety of cover bands local amp regional acts Call for info

Event Center

JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

Little Joe y La FamiliamdashFeb 15

Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 15

Wild Horse Pass CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

The TemptationsmdashFeb 15-16

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

Vietnamese Lunar New Year ConcertDancemdashFeb 22

Yavapai CasinomdashPrescott AZmdash8007568744

Yavapai Cantina

Karaoke with Cruisinrsquo SusanmdashFr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

VIP players can participate In short Casino

Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

possible Thatrsquos certainly not a bad thing if

yoursquore thinking you want to participate in

after-hours bingo

Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

tained (what I believe to be) its most special

elementmdashits atmosphere The callers are just

as friendly as I remember The floor workers

are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

If you are like me and havenrsquot been in a

while trust me when I say yoursquore missing

out L8 Nite Bingo was always a blast but

now I can honestly say itrsquos better than ever

Visit casinoarizonacom for info on Casino

Arizonarsquos Bingo or call 4808507777 $

Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II

bullMusic DirectorOn-Air Host (3-7pm) for

KNRJ-FM 1011 The Beat

bullResident DJVJ for KTVK-3TV Friday 10am

bullHost of REDY Set Radio

bullOfficial Bum Squad DJ

bullDJ Vatican Member

bullFor more information on Ramses Ja visit his

website at ramsesjacom

L8 Nite Bingo Casino Arizona with host Corina

Corina DJing at KOOL 945 FM

Corina Hosting at L8 Nite Bingo

Corina amp DJ Kenji at Casino Arizonarsquos

L8 Nite Bingo Theme Nights

HOT DEALS Giveaways

42 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

3 Great Ways To Win

The packages are valid for any of the Renaissance Festivalrsquos

dates February 8-9 15-17 22-23 March 1-2 8-9 15-16 22-23

and 29-30 Itrsquos our way of saying ldquothank yourdquo for being the best

fans and readers we can ask for Itrsquos easy to register for this

giveaway Just ldquoLikerdquo our Facebook page at facebookcom

ArizonaGamingGuide and put a post on our page telling us

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By joining our community on Facebook yoursquoll be the first to

learn about new game installs casino events giveaways and

upcoming articles opportunities to be featured in the magazine

Ask The Experts Magazine Giveaway

January 1 through December 31 2014

Monthly Drawings

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

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Mail your questions to Arizona Gaming Guide PO BOX 20636

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Please make sure to include your full name and mailing address

with all correspondences

(Complete rules for both giveaways available at azgamingguidecom)

o date we have given away well over $10000 in prizes

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January 1 through December 31 2014

Monthly Drawings

Apache Gold Casino Resort is giving away two free nights for

two people $50 in free play per person and dinner for two at

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Apache Gold

Congratulations to our past winners of the lsquoBreak Away From

The Big Cityrsquo Giveaway

Sava S (Mesa) Kimberly D (Chino Valley) Sara H (Gilbert)

Patrick P (Clifton) Donielle C (Phoenix) Gina L (Phoenix)

and Mary Z (Safford)

Renaissance Tickets Facebook Giveaway

February 1 through February 28

Weekly Drawings

We are giving away 20 sets of four Renaissance Festival adult

admissions and a VIP parking pass every week (valued at $100)

T

44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

L I X R S L I T H N L U R U

L L H C A E P N D K G A L O

D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

L N V R D U S E E L A H O R

I C O E T N B H S F A C I I

S U P M R S T K C P R V E E

I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4AM Sunday to 4AM Monday

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01 Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy 70 5 mi E of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 619 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02 BlueWater Resort amp Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 523 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03 Buckyrsquos Casino 1500 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 309 Y Y Y

04 Casino Arizona 101 amp McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 919 Y Y Y

05 Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 1085 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298

07 Cliff Castle Casino amp Hotel I-17 Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y

08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

09 Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S Nogales Hwy Tucson 866-332-9467 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

10 Desert Diamond Casino II I-19 Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 685 Y

11 Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy 86 Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 55

12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

24 Yavapai Casino 1505 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 244 Y

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azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 15

layers will definitely be howling for

exciting games and prizes with Aruzersquos

latest Innovator game Howling Wolf This 5

reel 30 line 30 credit minimum bet stepper

has a low game volatility and will most likely

be installed in a penny denomination by casi-

no operators

Howling Wolf is mystified by exciting base and

bonus games The 2X Wild symbols multiply

the line wins by up to 4 times With 5 or more

Howling Bonus symbols be prepared for the

howling wolf will herald you to the ldquoMoon

Prize Selectionrdquo Your chance of hunting

great credit awards while in the Moon Prize

Selection depends on the number of Bonus

symbols triggered during the ldquoHowling Bo-

nusrdquo Chase for more rewards during the

Free Games and multiply your prize with

additional Bonus symbols that appear when

the reels stop

With all these exciting game features that

include extra value-added randomly trig-

gered dancing reels and vibrant sounds and

graphics Howling Wolf will surely be a feast

for your senses

P

Howling Wolf

By Aruze Gaming

ristocratrsquos newest slot game The

Walking Dead based on AMCrsquos hit

TV series just started to go live in casinos

all across the country and will be coming

to Arizona soon

The Walking Dead slot game has a 75 credit

minimum bet and a 300 credit maximum

bet and is packed with clips from the

show unique features and an abundance

of bonus opportunities

Bonus features include ldquoReel Growthrdquo

where reels 2 3 4 and 5 will randomly

grow to a height of 5 6 or 7 high ldquoWild

Attackrdquo where random positions in Reel

Growth are replaced with Wilds ldquoThe

Horderdquo where horde reveals a winning

combination on the reels in Reel Growth

In ldquoAtlanta Wheel Bonusrdquo players win

credits jackpots CDC Wheel or Escape

from Atlanta Free Games In ldquoCDC

Wheelrdquo players can win credits multiple

prizes with the Grenade or trigger Walk-

er Bonus spins with a multiplier Players

win free games in ldquoEscape From Atlanta

Free Gamesrdquo and there is a Grand Jack-

pot that starts at $500000 Just like the

show Aristocrat has made sure this new

slot will keep players on the edge of their

seats

A

The Walking Dead

By Aristocrat

onamirsquos latest XTRA Reward slot game

theme is Kunoichirsquos Fortune It is a 5 reel

game with an XTRA Reward feature and a

free game event Maximum lines plus the

XTRA Reward bet which is 10 credits must

be played to be eligible for the feature Dur-

ing the XTRA Reward feature the third reel

will transform and display two symbols in

each reel If the same symbol appears on all

positions on the first reel then at least one of

the remaining reels will be randomly selected

and filled with that same symbol This fea-

ture increases the chances of earning credits

and triggering free games During the feature

game any 3 4 or 5 Mark symbols trigger 5

10 or 15 free games respectively All wins

during the free games are doubled and addi-

tional free games can be awarded Konami

fans are already familiar with the Balance of

Fortune feature where they can select to take a

credit prize instead of playing the free

games $

K

Kunoichirsquos Fortune

By Konami Gaming

New Slots Coming Soon GREAT GAMES

Bally TechnologiesmdashNew Slots Coming Soon GREAT GAMES

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 17

Itrsquos Time to

Roll the Bones By Riley Meredith

ust because wersquore slot players doesnrsquot mean we donrsquot

like the thrill of tumbling dice with the potential for a

big win combination Thatrsquos exactly what Ballyrsquos new

Roll the Bones game offers Delivered on the V2232 cabinet

where yoursquove played the likes of NASCAR and Michael Jackson

King of Pop Roll the Bones brings spooky and spectacular animations

and music to deliver one of the most entertaining gaming expe-

riences available

Roll the Bones is all about the dice During the base game individual

die may appear above the reels If two or more appear the ac-

tion begins The dice spin and if doubles of one through five are

rolled a full stack of Wild symbols appear on the corresponding

reel Up to two Wild reels may be awarded at any one time If

double sixes are rolled the U-Roll feature is awarded where you get

to touch the screen and ldquoroll the bonesrdquo yourself

In the U-Roll feature yoursquoll get three rolls where you can reach

out and ldquorollrdquo the dice on the screen Each roll results in a num-

ber with a corresponding multiplier on the tombstones that is

applied to your total bet Yoursquoll want to hit those doubles again

though as it awards the corresponding multiplier plus activates

the next highest jackpot level with max bet Double sixes award

the current jackpot and also activate the next highest jackpot if

applicable That means three double-six rolls award all three

jackpots in a single bonus

But letrsquos not stop yet as there are more bones to be rolled and

more credits to be won Three scattered Roll the Bones symbols

award five free games and 2X total credits bet After the fifth

free game an animated pair of dice is rolled by your skeleton

host and any total other than seven awards an additional free

spin If doubles are rolled after the fifth free game yoursquoll be

awarded a 1X multiplier up to a total of 5X When a seven is

cast the feature ends

Watch for Roll the Bones on casino floors and see if those dice

come up lucky for you

To learn more about this game and other exciting new Bally

products visit ballytechcom $

J

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 19

WINNING WAYS

t most casinos in particular

larger properties the place-

ment of slots is carefully

thought out all the way down to the

payback percentage How ldquolooserdquo or

how ldquotightrdquo a slot is set when first

brought onto the floor is not a hap-

hazard decision for the Slot Depart-

ment executives and GMrsquos office

As soon as a casino is big enough say

over 750 machines casino executives

put significant thought into how their

property is laid out As a result the

patrons respond to their design by

having high or low traffic volume

areas which is frequently based on

desirable and undesirable amenities

the casino property offers like restau-

rants an entertainment venue etc

Casinos always want to maximize

revenues out of every slot in the casi-

no at all times For this reason slots in

high volume traffic areas near an

attractive amenity (Zone A) like the

buffet will see a lot of play Games

with a lot of play are a goldmine for

the casino These games can be set

ldquotightrdquo with high maximum bets and

use math models with extreme ups

and downs to their game play as

theyrsquoll get play regardless of their

settings

At the opposite end of the spectrum is

an area of the casino where traffic

volume is low and there is nothing

attracting players to the surrounding

area (Zone B) For example a dark

corner near a few blackjack tables

where visitors might be bothered by

the rowdy antics of someone who just

watched the dealer draw to 21 Logi-

cally the casino has to approach slots

in this area differently than those in

Zone A In order to keep the numbers

up in Zone B the slots have to be low-

er risk at lower max bets and set

ldquolooserrdquo in order to keep players in

the area playing longer and coming

back on their next trip

Then there are the middle ground

areas That is sections of the casino

with high foot traffic volume with

unappealing attractions (Zone C) or

an area with an attractive destination

but with low traffic volume (Zone D)

Slots in Zone C have a low wager

medium game play and tend to be set

ldquotightrdquo to capture a playerrsquos impulse

to play on a whim Slots in Zone D

usually have a low bet medium game

play and are set ldquolooserdquo to keep play-

ers in the area

Next time you visit a casino be ob-

servant of what zone (A B C or D)

you might be in Yoursquoll have to ob-

serve the traffic volume and the loca-

tion of amenities and then come to a

conclusion about how ldquolooserdquo or

ldquotightrdquo the slots might be before you

sit down and play $

A By Lana Hartman

(Reprinted from V4Issue2 due to reader feedback)

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 21

GAMING NEWS

San Carlos Apache Tribe Doubles Down

On New Casino

he San Carlos Apache Tribe owners and operators of

Apache Gold Casino Resort near Globe Arizona are

planning to add a second casino to their collection of

tribal enterprises The proposed new casino will be located on

the San Carlos Reservation in the Aravaipa area on Arizona

Highway 77 at mile marker 127 roughly two miles south of

Dudleyville Arizona The location is at the southernmost part

of the San Carlos Reservation and is approximately 65 miles

north of downtown Tucson and 100 miles southeast of down-

town Phoenix

T Plans for the new Apache Sky Casino on the 230 acre site now

include the construction of a 25 to 30 thousand square foot tem-

porary facility housing about 500 slots 12 card tables 6 poker

tables a restaurant and a lounge Projections forecast the new

casino will generate about 200 construction jobs and around 500

permanent jobs once the facility opens for business The San

Carlos Apache Tribe is looking forward to bringing another

gaming facility to the Arizona community and expects to break

ground in May of 2014 The Apache Sky Casino should be ready

to open in March of 2015 $

22 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

GAMING NEWS

overnor Jan Brewer appointed Daniel H Bergin as

the new Director of the Arizona Department of

Gaming on December 11 2013 ldquoIn addition to a

strong understanding of Arizona gaming issues Mr

Bergin brings an extensive legal background in both state and

private practicerdquo said Governor Brewer ldquoHis service as Interim

Director has made for a smooth and effective transition within

the Department and I am confident he will successfully contin-

ue to carry out the agencyrsquos dutiesrdquo

Mr Bergin has been with the Department of Gaming since 2009

acting as Interim Director since September 2013 He previously

served as Deputy Director where he managed the Administra-

tion and Compliance Division In that role he supervised divi-

sion managers and supervisors oversaw the Departmentrsquos

budgeting accounting human resources IT and gaming com-

pliance matters developed and submitted the Departmentrsquos

yearly budget strategic plan and appropriation requests

among other responsibilities

As Agency Counsel for the Department of Gaming Mr Bergin

was responsible for general agency legal research advice and

representation on issues concerning the Arizona Tribal-State

Compact Arizona gaming laws employment related matters

general litigation and more

Prior to joining the Department of Gaming Mr Bergin served

as the Associate General Counsel for Arizona State University

(2004-2009) Assistant Attorney General for the Administrative

LawCivil Division (1995-2004) Assistant General Counsel for

First Interstate Bank of Arizona (1992-1995) and Associate

Attorney for Tarkington OrsquoConnor amp OrsquoNeill (1991-1992) and

Jennings Strouss amp Salmon (1988-1991)

Daniel Bergin has been licensed to practice law in the State of

Arizona since 1988 He graduated from Arizona State Universi-

ty College of Law (1988) and received a Bachelor of Science in

Business Administration (Finance and Banking) (1985)

Mr Bergin replaces outgoing Director Mark Brnovich who left

in September 2013 $

G

Daniel Bergin Is Appointed New Gaming Director By Governor Jan Brewer

ARIZONA LOTTERY Winners

24 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Cindy Esquer

Sal

Lo

Bra

cco

$50000 Money Multiplier Bonus $52000 Weekly Winnings

Mar

y Ja

ne

Rap

pley

ea

hen the Lottery vending machine would not accept the

selection slip he tried to put into its slot Sal Lo Bracco

asked the clerk to refund the $5 hersquod put into the machine The

clerk informed him that the machine does not give refunds So

Sal went back to the machine and randomly selected a $5 Mon-

ey Multiplier Bonus Scratchers His wife was mad at him because she

plays all the time and she wanted him to buy her favorite game

Sal scratched the ticket at home and couldnrsquot believe it when the

$50000 amount was revealed He said ldquoItrsquos probably a good

thing I didnrsquot scratch it in the store Irsquom sure after seeing how

much Irsquod won I probably would have been in a complete state

of shockrdquo Because he wanted to be reassured the ticket was a

winner he called the Lottery office to be sure he had played it

correctly He had

The timing of this win is great He recently quit his job to start a

small manufacturing company and this money will be put into

the new business

The winning ticket was purchased at Fryrsquos Marketplace 3949 E

Chandler Blvd Phoenix

W sing significant family dates Mary Jane Rappleyea of

Phoenix has regularly purchased two lines for each of the

Weekly Winnings drawings For some unknown reason shersquod never

bothered to purchase it previously although she purchased all

of the other Arizona Lottery draw games She finally decided to

make the game ldquopart of the family of games I playrdquo

When Mary checked her numbers against those listed in the

newspaper she very calmly walked into her husbandrsquos office

pointed to the newspaper then to the ticket she was holding

and asked him to check the numbers He checked them and

said ldquoIt looks as though you have a winning ticketrdquo At that

point Mary signed the back of the ticket and had him take it to

the store to confirm she was indeed a $52000 winner

Mary has already told her family and as her husband said ldquothe

immediate worldrdquo The couple plan to share some of their win-

nings with their family fix a few things around the house and

save the rest

The winning ticket was purchased at a retailer at 1605 E Bell

Road Phoenix

U

$50000 Coffee Break Crossword ndrew Watson a Surprise resident was relieved when he

discovered his $50000 win on Coffee Break Crossword He

always purchases his Scratchers and The Pick tickets at the same

store and plans on giving the clerk that sold him the winning

ticket a nice tip

Before he was certain of his win he wrote down all the words

he thought hersquod matched and compared them to the ticket

Then he took a picture of the ticket with his phone and sent it to

his fianceacute She texted back ldquoUnrealrdquo In addition to paying bills

hersquoll be getting married in March and wants to put a down pay-

ment on a house

The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K 11339 W Bell

Rd Surprise $

A

An

drew

Wat

son

For more information on the Arizona Lottery please visit their website at wwwarizonalotterycom For winning numbers call (480) 829-7425 in Phoenix or (520)

325-9141 in Tucson All other areas in Arizona call 1-800-499-3798

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 25

For more information on the Arizona Lottery visit their website at arizonalotterycom

For the winning numbers call 4808297425 in Phoenix or 5203259141 in Tucson All

other areas in Arizona call 18004993798

Hints amp Tips ARIZONA LOTTERY

f you purchase a Lucky Life Scratcher from the Arizona

Lottery in the near future absolutely donrsquot throw it away if it

wasnrsquot a winner

The Arizona Lottery is once again adding value to all losing

Scratchers by hosting four Lucky Life Second Chance drawings

In essence a losing ticket can still turn into a winner if players

register their non-winning Lucky Life Scratchers online

Players can visit azlotteryplayerscirclecomluckylife and click

on the ldquoRegistrationLoginrdquo link Once the seventeen digit al-

phanumeric code on the ticket is entered players are registered

for all four of the second chance drawings Regardless if itrsquos a

$1 $2 $5 or $10 Lucky Life Scratcher there are four drawings

for each one of the games

All entries must be performed online and players need to be

aware that they can enter more than one non-winning Scratcher

but are only eligible to win one prize per drawing per game So

to increase your chances of winning register for the drawing $

I Drawing Date Game Prizes

May 15 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

October 16 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

March 19 2015 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

To Be Determined $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$500 1-$2500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$10000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$50000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$100000

Maximize The Chances Of Winning Play The Lucky Life Second Chance Drawing

26 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

on-Dah Resort-Casino and Conference Center is set to

host their 12th annual White Mountains Winter

Games 2014 that includes Sled Dog Races and Winter-

Fest during the last weekend in February The Sled Dog Races

start at Sunrise Ski Resort on Saturday morning at 9am with the

Finals held on Sunday at 9am as well After the Finals the Kids

Races will be held WinterFest begins at Noon on Saturday and

includes a Chili amp Salsa Cook-off the White Mountain Dog

Show the Dog Weight Pull Competition live music by Apache

Spirit food (Indian tacos) beverages vendors Phoenix area

radio personality Dave Pratt as the event MC and much more

This celebration of Winter is not to be missed and is well worth

the weekend trip into the White Mountainsmdashespecially because

the Slot Department at Hon-Dah casino has been working hard

to get a large number of brand new slot machines up and run-

ning before Winter Games 2014 heats up This is the second

large influx of new slots to Hon-Dah in a short amount of time

So get your bankrolls ready and plan your next road trip up to

Hon-Dah in the White Mountains to play all the hot new slots

The brand new games are from four different slot manufactur-

ers including Bally IGT Konami and WMS so you wonrsquot worry

about a lack of diversity Players can choose from entertaining

games like Back to the Future or Footloose by IGT or get down

to business with Ballyrsquos numerous Quick Hit games Konamirsquos

China Shores series or one of our personal favorites WMSrsquo Mr

Hydersquos Wild Ride

When you put everything together Hon-Dah is ready for some

serious slot action before during and after Winter Games 2014

Instead of trying to discuss every slot they installed we thought

wersquod look at the long list of new slots we obtained and tell you

which games wersquod definitely play as soon as we walked

through the doors The entire list of new games is on the next

page but we felt it was important to highlight three games as

our standouts based on our research and our own personal ex-

periences Our top three ldquoMust Playrdquo games from the list of new

slots at Hon-Dah are Quick Hit China Shores and Mr Hydersquos

Wild Ride

H

By Lana Hartmann

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 27

Any Quick Hits by Bally

Great bonus hit frequency It is

very easy to hit a bonus with a

small bankroll The free games

are great Plus the multi-level

progressive with the Quick Hit

symbols is a fantastic add-on to

the game The lower jackpots

hit often and it is not uncom-

mon to hit jackpots and bonus-

es back to back Remember the

only way to win any of the

jackpots is to play max bet so

if thatrsquos not your style try a

different game Play these slots

at max bet only or move on to

something else

Mr Hydersquos Wild Ride by WMS

This game grows on all of us

more and more every time we

play it When you get 4 bonus

symbols on the first reel the

remaining reels re-spin for

additional bonus symbols You

need 5 bonus symbols to trig-

ger but you can get up to 20

symbols on screen for up to 60

free games The free games

allow the bonus symbols to not

only lock but add one free spin

and turn wild for the remain-

ing free games There are some

great bonus wins to be made

on this game and you donrsquot

wait long for a bonus either

Any China Shores by Konami

OK we all know how popular

this brand of Konami game is

so it comes as no surprise that

we chose this slot as one of our

favorites right You have to

try these games several times

to truly understand what all of

the fuss is about But when you

see players routinely hitting

hundreds of free games and

walking away from a bonus

with several hundred dollars

with wagers that are less than a

dollar yoursquoll get it too Be pre-

pared to walk away from this

slot if it isnrsquot treating you right

because itrsquos very volatile Try a

bit of your bankroll to see if the

machine is ldquohotrdquo and if itrsquos not

move on $

The Master List

Bally Technologies

Fast Hits Double Gold Gauchos Gold Gold

Rush Hidden Paradise Hot Hot Habanero

Quick Hit Black Gold Free Game Fever Quick

Hit Platinum Triple Blazing 7s Quick Hit Tri-

ple Blazing 7rsquos Free Game Fever Royal Eagle

Run with the Pack Takes the Cake Temple of

Mystery Texas Dice Wild Encounters Wild

Stripes

IGT

Back To The Future Black Orchid Candy Bars

Cats and Dogs Diamond of Athens Fast Hits

Triple Double Hot Peppers Fast Hits Triple Dia-

monds Footloose Goddess of Desire Goddess of

Gold Gold Bar 7s Hot Roll Super Times Pay

Hot Roll Triple Double Diamond Hotsy Totsy

Huevocartoon In Bloom Lady Swan Lovely

Outlaws Lucky Horse Pets Splitting Hares Su-

matran Storm Vanishing Act Woolly Mammoth

Konami Gaming

China Mystery China Shores China Shores 4-5

China Shores Boosted Dragons Law Dynasty of

Gold Glittering Pyramids Jumpinrsquo Jalapenos

Lion Festival Mystical Ruins Rawhide Bonus

Ladies Solstice Celebration Sparkling Twilight

Treasure Voyage Wealth of the Orient

WMS Gaming

Bier Haus Black Knight II Colossal Wizards

Country Girl Enchanted Darkness Exotic Treas-

ures Fallen Angels Fire Island Fire Queen a

Double Money Burst Great Tutankhamens

Mysteries Hercules Mr Hydes Wild Ride

Mystical Bayou Napoleon amp Josephine Nep-

tunes Quest a Double Money Burst Nile Lotus

Pirate Ship Queen of the Wild Towers of the

Temple Treasures of Machu Picchu

CASINO DINING

28 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

ining in the desert encompasses all manner of cuisine ranging from Five Star

to Fast Food with a growing trend toward traditional tastes To satisfy the

latter the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe offers its Desert Rain Cafeacute in Sells

Orsquoodham history is replete with references to seasonal farming that took advantage of

Southern Arizonarsquos generally sparse rainfall ldquoIrsquoitoi Elder Brother of Tohono Orsquoodham

legend provided everything the Desert People needed to survive including a wide varie-

ty of wild and cultivated foodsrdquo according to the cafeacute webpage ldquoThese foods and food

traditions have sustained the Orsquoodham people and culture for countless generationsrdquo

Recognizing 21st century status a Yes magazine article by Gabriel Thompson put it this

way ldquoThe destruction of the Orsquoodham food system wasnrsquot only about food it was about

culture --- exchanging a local diet for an existence reliant on processed food Millennia of

food independence became dependence in a matter of decadesrdquo

D

By Lee Allen

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 29

CASINO DINING

Cholla buds from the buckhorn staghorn and pencil cacti will

run their course before being replaced by the June fruiting of

the giant saguaro to make jams jellies and even wine and in its

own turn the deep red juicy-sweet fruits of the prickly pear

which will show up in August Just one example of the seasonal

rotation of traditional edibles found in the desert --- and at the

Desert Rain Cafeacute

So now you know whatrsquos cooking --- but where did it come

from Thatrsquos where TOCA the non-profit Tohono Orsquoodham

Community Action program comes in as sponsor of the New

Generation of Tohono Orsquoodham Farmers effort launched in

2011 TOCA manages both ends of the food chainhellipgrowing

crops in the field that end up at the Desert Rain Cafeacute

For the Orsquoodham probably the most famous of the Three Sisters

combination of cornsquashbeans would be the bean specifi-

cally the tepary (bawi) indigenous to the Sonoran Desert in

Arizona The staple of the Orsquoodham diet is heat resistant needs

little water to grow and does well in concert with other culti-

vated drought-resistant crops like 60-day corn None-the-less

despite their dependence on the tepary cultivation waned In

less than a century the nearly food self-sufficient Orsquoodham

went from an annual 1frac12 million pounds of beans to a miserly

few hundred pounds and fields began to lay fallow

Until TOCA stepped in to begin replanting traditional crops

with seeds provided by Native SeedsSEARCH a Tucson-based

seed bank Today a 125-acre farm exists near the USMexico

border harvesting tons of beans and corn as well as squash and

melon supporting TOCArsquos message that when respected and

cultivated land considered sacred can create healthy traditional

foodstuffs

A smaller grow-out farm south of Mission San Xavier Del Bac is

run by the San Xavier Cooperative Association ldquoWhen the farm

originally began one of the basic efforts was raising crops to

keep people aliverdquo says Propagation Manager Ciersquona Schaefli

Now that growth rates have improved a farm store offers certi-

fied naturally-grown traditional native crops --- everything

from alfalfa beans and peas to corn meal and flour as well Orsquoo-

dham yellow watermelon big squash (Hal) and Irsquoitoi onions

The reintroduction of traditional native foods in schools and the

community as a whole ldquois about reintegration of cultural and

health benefits a return of the wonderful flavors of these tradi-

tional foods and part of a larger movement toward health and

wellnessrdquo says Chef Votto ldquoWersquore proud to be a part of this

reinvigorationrdquo $

But now anyone with a hunger for the traditional and tasty can

whet their appetite with contemporary Orsquoodham cuisine billed

as ldquotraditional delicious and healthyrdquo

In a menu as creative as the cuisine itself Monday through Fri-

day edible options include breakfast (Morning Dew) entrees

(Monsoons) side dishes (Whirlwinds) beverages (Flash

Floods) and daily specials (Cloud Bursts)

Cafeacute Manager Brian Hendricks will point out the cafeacutersquos mantra

that ldquoeach dish contains at least one traditional Tohono Orsquoo-

dham food such as cholla buds protein-rich tepary beans or

saguaro fruit syrup Sometimes we prepare them as our people

have for generations and sometimes they are served in new

waysrdquo

The flavors of the desert are not only rich and delicious de-

signed to excite and satisfy the palette traditional foods are also

healthy Mesquite flour olive oil and the sweet syrup of agave

are used to help regulate blood sugar levels and manage diabe-

tes

Taking advantage of historic and currently cultivated possibili-

ties such as sweet Indian corn beans lentils squash and mel-

ons as well as beans from the mesquite tree and fruits off the

saguaro cactus menus are subject to change

Aside from standard items like tepary bean and short rib stew

hummus made from tepary beans or prickly pear chicken

wraps and glazed pork ribs the kitchen staff gets challenged as

seasons change and supplies vary ldquoPeople from all over the

world come to our cafeacute to try our unique foods knowing they

canrsquot find anything like this anywhere elserdquo says Hendricks

ldquoThe cholla bud (Ciolim) harvest takes place in the spring and

we will be featuring these in many preparations including the

ever-popular cholla bud citrus salad and our cholla bud pico de

gallordquo says Consulting Chef Mary Paganelli Votto ldquoBecause we

make every effort to showcase seasonal food options our week-

ly springtime specials may feature quiche pasta or sauteacutes that

all utilize the delicious cholla budsrdquo

For the uninitiated taste buds the rich in calcium fruit of the

cholla (more calcium in a 4-ounce serving than in a glass of

milk) is one of the earliest crops of a new season and offers a lot

of culinary versatility It can be dried pickled ground or fro-

zen and then added to salads stews salsas chiles and stir fry

Its taste has been likened to a cross between asparagus and

broccoli

The Desert Rain Cafeacute is located in the Tohono Plaza on Main Street in Sells Arizona

Their phone number is 5203834918 and their website is desertraincafecom

The cafeacute is open Monday through Friday from 630am to 3pm

30 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

TRIBAL NEWS

lthough spring doesnrsquot officially arrive until mid-

March the weather warms quickly in Arizona desert

country allowing Native American events to get un-

derway early Two such annual festivities are planned in Febru-

ary and March with a welcome mat out for visitors

The 24th annual World Championship Hoop Dance competition

will be held at Heard Museum in Phoenix on February 8-9

Starting with a Grand Entry procession on opening morning

and concluding with an awards presentation on the afternoon of

Day Two competitors will be hooping it up non-stop Hoop

dancing is story telling and whether or not the story is a capti-

vating one depends a lot on the talents of the storyteller and the

number of hoops put into play (anywhere from one to 50) But

itrsquos not the number of hoops involved that is impressive itrsquos

what the dancers do with them

A ldquoWe look for rhythm and timing and how well the dancers co-

ordinate with the drumrdquo says judge Victor Bob ldquoWe watch for

speed precision creativity and showmanship --- lots of things

going on simultaneously Things donrsquot have to be absolutely

perfect as long as the dance is completed all the hoops brought

into the competition are used nothing gets dropped and the

hoop forms donrsquot fall apart before the end of the songrdquo

Not only do judges look for the obvious they also consider the

intangibles like how well the crowd reacts to a particular per-

formerrsquos moves like those of last yearrsquos 6-year-old old Rito

Lopez (PimaApache) from Salt River Arizona Another crowd

favorite who proved that hoop dancing wasnrsquot just for the

younger crowd was Jones Benally (Navajo) an award-winning

performer now in his 90s who has been a hoop dancer for more

than 75 years

And Pow Wows By Lee Allen

World Championship Hoop Dance Competition at the Heard Museum

TRIBAL NEWS

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 31

The origin of hoop dancing varies according to whatever histor-

ical reference is consulted Some claim the people of Taos Pueb-

lo in New Mexico were the first to perform with dancers passing

through a 24-inch diameter circular willow hoop Others insist

the expressive performances began with the Anishinaabe cul-

ture in which the dancer became a counselor with the hoops

representing circles that return the responsibility of problems

back to their creator

Some indigenous peoples use hoop dancing as a part of healing

ceremonies designed to restore balance and harmony in the

world with holy men regarding the circles as sacred claiming

that visions may be seen within the hoops

The first World Hoop Dance Competition took place at the New

Mexico State Fair in 1991 with the venue moving to Heard Mu-

seum the following year ldquoThe event is a way to get up close and

personal with a truly unique Native American sportrdquo says

Debra Krol (XolonSalinan) ldquoThe rules are simple the dancers

accessible and with more than 70 performers coming from all

over the US and Canada you get to see a lot of different native

culturesrdquo

A few miles further down Interstate 10 and a month later mem-

bers of the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe San Xavier District will pre-

sent their 32nd annual Wak pow wow ldquoItrsquos always the second

weekend in March (this year March 8-9)rdquo says long-time pow

wow committee chairman Philbert Bailey Begun in 1982 as a

small social event to raise funds it has grown in popularity with

both participants and spectators and is now publicized as Tuc-

sonrsquos largest gathering of American Indians ldquoWe share some of

our cultural traditions with those who visit and donrsquot really care

how many people show up as long as they all have a good

timerdquo says Bailey ldquoOur pow wow is well attended by Native

Americans who live by and like to compete as well as non-

natives who want to find out a bit more about who we arerdquo

This yearrsquos event will begin with a Saturday morning audience

presentation of traditional dancing by San Xavier District danc-

ers followed by gourd dancing that leads up to a noon Grand

Entry procession The ever popular crowd pleaser of Tiny Tot

dancers (from those just able to walk to 5 years old) starts the

full day of pageantry that includes intertribal dances couples

exhibition teen elder and womenrsquos dancing ldquoWe looked at a

lot of other pow wows in the West to see how they were being

conducted and then we incorporated what we thought were the

best ideas into our own gathering which now offers a combina-

tion of pageantry fun and lots of dance competitionrdquo Bailey

says

Adding some uniqueness to this particular pow wow a Waila

band will kick off the second day of performances Competition

offers cash prizes for the top three performers in each category

with prize amounts being determined by gate revenue ldquoSome

dancers travel the pow wow circuit and compete as their way of

earning a livingrdquo Bailey says Other events on Day Two involve

two-step team and hoop dancing

A variety of food booths are located between the parking lot

and the pow wow grounds at Mission San Xavier Del Bac

[White Dove of the Desert] and the sights and smells of mes-

quite fires cooking Indian tacos red and green chili burros and

several versions of fry bread are hard to pass by

ldquoNobody needs to go away hungryrdquo Bailey says ldquoIn addition

to things to eat Indian vendors will be selling jewelry bead-

work drums kachina dolls painted art T-shirts --- all authentic

hand-made Indian crafts not stuff made in Chinardquo One of the

most popular attractions for kids is the chance to get their faces

painted

Once the dancing dust has settled Bailey and his committee

members will take a break until the fall when theyrsquoll start plan-

ning for an even bigger 2015 event --- always on the second

weekend in March

More information on the February 8-9 Phoenix hoop dancing

can be found online at heardorghoop Additional details on the

March 8-9 Tucson Wak pow wow can be found on their website

at waknetorg $

Heard Museum located at 2301 N Central Avenue Phoenix

Baskets and other Indian crafts for sale at the Wak pow wow

32 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO GOLF

Apache Stronghold

he Apache Stronghold Golf Club located at Apache Gold Casi-

no Resort near Globe Arizona is an 18-hole par 72 high desert

golf course with a USGA rating of 746 and a USGA slope of

145 Opened in 1999 the 7519 yard-long course was designed by Tom

Doak and challenges golfers with natural features including desert

washes rolling topography and natural rugged bunkers The moun-

tain and desert vistas are panoramic and unspoiled At 3200 feet in

elevation the golfing experience is cooler than nearby Phoenix and

Tucson during the summer months and mild during the winter season

With five sets of tees to choose from this memorable course accommo-

dates serious to casual golfers The property also includes a driving

range and clubhouse

T

Superb Golf in the High Desert

CASINO GOLF

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 33

Apache Gold Casino Resort is currently offering a Golf amp

Game Package that lets you bring a non-golfer along for the

fun The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold

Best Western one round of golf at Apache Stronghold Golf

Club including a cart and range balls plus $10 promotional

credits for two for slot play at Apache Gold Casino In ad-

dition guests will receive two breakfast lunch and dinner

vouchers at Apache Grill and two drink coupons Weekday

rates start at $140 and weekends (and holidays) start at

$160

A second package available is their Golferrsquos Stay amp Play

Package where players can tee up at Apache Stronghold

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The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold Best

Western one round of golf per golfer at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club including cart and range balls $10 promotional

credits for slot play at Apache Gold Casino Each golfer

receives breakfast lunch and dinner vouchers at Apache

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Single occupancy weekday rates start at $110 with week-

ends and holidays at $130 Double occupancy weekday

rates are $176 and $196 on weekends and holidays Call

800APACHE8 or visit apache-gold-casinocom for more

information $

The Fourteenth Green At Apache Stronghold

The View From The Fifteenth Tee At Apache Stronghold

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LAUGHLIN NEVADA News

herersquos a lot going on at Harrahs Laughlin with definitely

something for everyone Dirk Arthur continues his suc-

cessful run at Harrahrsquos with his Wild Magic show February 4

through March 9 in the Fiesta Showroom Shows are every night

except Mondays Defending the Caveman returns to the Fiesta

Showroom March 29 through April 20 This is one comedy

show you donrsquot want to miss On April 26 yoursquoll want to catch

Los Lobos amp Los Lonely Boys With tickets starting at $24 yoursquoll

be sure to have an evening of great entertainment from two

great performers for one low price On June 14 funny man Jeff

Dunham arrives with his

Disorderly Conduct Tour for

a night of laughs

Harrahrsquos Laughlin is also

hosting a big $20000 Poker

Tournament that is open to

the public the weekend of

March 14-16 The winner

receives a $10000 WSOP

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entry fee is $200 and room

rates start at only $59 per night with the buy-in

Every Sunday in March through April 20 Harrahrsquos Laughlin

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reward credits dining credits or a gift

Did you know that Harrahs Laughlin is

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Denomination Triple PlayFive PlayTen

Play machines in the High Limit room or the

Video Poker Area If you prefer the slots

some of the hottest games on their floor

are Aristocratrsquos Buffalo Stampede near

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Harrahrsquos Laughlin Presents Entertainment Promotions amp Top Sizzling Slots

T

News LAUGHLIN NEVADA

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 37

ountry music icon and legend Willie Nelson returns to the

E Center Saturday March 29 for another extraordinary

concert Nelson is the creative genius behind historic recordings

like Crazy Hello Walls Red Headed Stranger and Stardust His

career has spanned six decades with a catalog of over 200 al-

bums Hes also earned every conceivable award and honor

bestowed upon a person in his profession In the last five years

alone he delivered ten new releases two of which received

Grammy nominations and a career-spanning box set He re-

leased his first novel and again headlined Farm Aid an event he

co-founded in 1985 all the while continuing to lobby against

horse slaughter and producing his own blend of biodiesel fuel

Nelson tours tirelessly climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III

(he rode his first two buses into the ground) taking his music

and fans on a seemingly endless journey to places that were

well worth the ride The concert starts at 730pm with tickets

starting at $45

C

WILLIE NELSON

amp FAMILY All American Country In The E Center

The Original Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters

The Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall

of Fame in 1987 with a string of big hits such as Charlie Brown Searchin

Youngblood Yakety Yak Little Egypt and many more Charlie Duncan joined Cornell

and became one of the Coasters Duncan carried on the tradition of vocal excel-

lence stage presence choreography and humor he shared with Gunter

The Legendary Monroe Powell amp The Platters Revue

The Platters were one of the top vocal groups of the 50s delivering smooth

stylized renditions of pop standards Their string of hits began in 1955 with Only

You and included four singles that reached 1 The Great Pretender My Prayer Twi-

light Time and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Monroe Powell is the best known lead singer

for the Platters for over 40 years

Bobby Hendrickrsquos Drifters

One of the great American doo-wop and RampBsoul vocal groups the Driftersrsquo

hits include There Goes My Baby Dance With Me This Magic Moment Save The

Last Dance For Me Some Kind Of Wonderful On Broadway Under The Boardwalk

Bobby Hendricks is the oldest surviving lead vocalist of the Drifters

Tickets are on sale at wwwedgewater-casinocom and at Edgewater Casino

Services $

Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters Monroe

Powell amp The Platters Revue Bobby

Hendrickrsquos Drifters E Center Dinner

Show set for February 28 March 1 amp

March 2 2014 Dinner will be served

at 6pm Nevada time Tickets starting

at just $55

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

38 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Apache Gold CasinomdashGlobe AZmdash8002722438

Cabaret Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands every weekend

Pavilion

Selena TributemdashMar 1

BlueWater CasinomdashParker AZmdash8882433360

Dig Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJsmdashDaily at 5pm

BlueWater Showroom

Leonardo da Vinci ExhibitionmdashNow-Apr 22

Kenny RogersmdashMar 22

Casino ArizonamdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom

Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)mdashFeb 7

Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)mdashFeb 21-22

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)mdashFeb 28-Mar 1

The Long Run Experience (The Eagles Tribute)mdashMar 7-8

Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)mdashMar 21-22

LAVation (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 28-29

The Arizona Room

Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country) - Mondays at 8pm

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashTuesdays at 6pm

Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashWednesdays at 6pm

Marley Taylor Band (Cover band)mdashSundays from 9pm to 1am

Casino Del SolmdashTucson AZmdash5208386506

Event Center

George LopezmdashFeb 14-15

Cliff Castle CasinomdashCamp Verde AZmdash8003817568

Dragonfly Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs

Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687

Events

Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm

La Vida Loca (Latin Music)mdashFr at 9pm

A variety of live music every Saturday night on the casino floor

Desert Diamond Casino ImdashTucson AZmdash8663329467

Monsoon Nightclub

Boots amp BeersmdashLive country music every Friday night

Noches CalientemdashSaturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music

Desert Diamond Casino IImdashSahuarita AZmdash8663329467

Sports Bar

Swinging TuesdaysmdashTuesdays 1ndash4pm

Karaoke NightmdashWednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden OldiesmdashThursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJsmdashFridays amp Saturdays

Diamond Center

Oh What A NightmdashFeb 8

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 22 (Rodeo Weekend)

Ron ldquoTater Saladrdquo WhitemdashMar 29

Doobie BrothersmdashApr 4

Gloria TrevimdashMay 3

Fort McDowell CasinomdashFort McDowell AZmdash8008433678

Mega Yard SalemdashFeb 22

Lucky 7 Saloon

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrahs Ak-Chin CasinomdashMaricopa AZmdash4808025000

The Lounge

Bella DonnamdashFeb 7 The HamptonsmdashFeb 8 B PlatinummdashFeb 14

The JJrsquosmdashFeb 15 Da VenturesmdashFeb 17 QuantummdashFeb 21 The

WalkensmdashFeb 22 Kenny CeteramdashFeb 28 Live DJmdashFeb31017amp24

Wild Wednesdays Noon to 4pm SwingtipsmdashFeb 5 Walkens

TriomdashFeb 12 Band Stand Shows 70rsquosmdashFeb 19 Western Fusion

TriomdashFeb 26

Hot Latin Nights 8pm to midnight on Thursdays fea tures Or-

chestra CalientemdashFeb 6 AzTexmdashFeb 20

Ladies Night on Monday nights

Hon-Dah CasinomdashPinetop AZmdash8009298744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom

Munday FundaymdashComedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home

of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once

in a while The east Tennessee native has an impressive track

record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the

country listener hes had six number one hits from his first

three albums from Watching You and These Are My People to

his most recent smashes Take A Back Road and Farmers

Daughter Through it all Rodney has always remained true to him-

self and constantly strives to evolve and find unique ways of

expressing himself through the music he puts out into the

world Though his new crop of songs has some edge and the

vocal energy may be amped up a notch Rodney is still the

same hardworking patriotic rock-solid country boy that fans

have grown to know and love since his debut with 2003s Hon-

esty Treena Parvello Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono Orsquoodham Gaming Enterprise said ldquoWersquore

very proud to once again partner with KIIM FM for a spectac-

ular rodeo weekend show Donrsquot miss Rodney Atkinsrsquo fantas-

tic Country soundrdquo

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

band will bring pop culture classics to life with their

authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

Paradise CasinomdashYuma AZmdash8887774946

Sharkyrsquos Bar amp Bites

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan CasinomdashWinterhaven CAmdash8777832426

Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

Legends In ConcertmdashFeb 19-23

George Thorogood amp The DestroyersmdashMar 1

Twin Arrows Navajo CasinomdashFlagstaff AZmdash8559468946

Featuring a variety of local regional amp headlining acts Call for info

Vee Quiva CasinomdashLaveen AZmdash8009464452

VQ Live

Featuring a variety of cover bands local amp regional acts Call for info

Event Center

JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

Little Joe y La FamiliamdashFeb 15

Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 15

Wild Horse Pass CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

The TemptationsmdashFeb 15-16

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

Vietnamese Lunar New Year ConcertDancemdashFeb 22

Yavapai CasinomdashPrescott AZmdash8007568744

Yavapai Cantina

Karaoke with Cruisinrsquo SusanmdashFr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

VIP players can participate In short Casino

Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

possible Thatrsquos certainly not a bad thing if

yoursquore thinking you want to participate in

after-hours bingo

Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

tained (what I believe to be) its most special

elementmdashits atmosphere The callers are just

as friendly as I remember The floor workers

are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

If you are like me and havenrsquot been in a

while trust me when I say yoursquore missing

out L8 Nite Bingo was always a blast but

now I can honestly say itrsquos better than ever

Visit casinoarizonacom for info on Casino

Arizonarsquos Bingo or call 4808507777 $

Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II

bullMusic DirectorOn-Air Host (3-7pm) for

KNRJ-FM 1011 The Beat

bullResident DJVJ for KTVK-3TV Friday 10am

bullHost of REDY Set Radio

bullOfficial Bum Squad DJ

bullDJ Vatican Member

bullFor more information on Ramses Ja visit his

website at ramsesjacom

L8 Nite Bingo Casino Arizona with host Corina

Corina DJing at KOOL 945 FM

Corina Hosting at L8 Nite Bingo

Corina amp DJ Kenji at Casino Arizonarsquos

L8 Nite Bingo Theme Nights

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with all correspondences

(Complete rules for both giveaways available at azgamingguidecom)

o date we have given away well over $10000 in prizes

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Break Away From The Big City Website Giveaway

January 1 through December 31 2014

Monthly Drawings

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two people $50 in free play per person and dinner for two at

the buffet They are presenting us with this prize package

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register for the lsquoBreak Away From The Big Cityrsquo Giveaway at

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Congratulations to our past winners of the lsquoBreak Away From

The Big Cityrsquo Giveaway

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and Mary Z (Safford)

Renaissance Tickets Facebook Giveaway

February 1 through February 28

Weekly Drawings

We are giving away 20 sets of four Renaissance Festival adult

admissions and a VIP parking pass every week (valued at $100)

T

44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

L I X R S L I T H N L U R U

L L H C A E P N D K G A L O

D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

L N V R D U S E E L A H O R

I C O E T N B H S F A C I I

S U P M R S T K C P R V E E

I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4AM Sunday to 4AM Monday

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01 Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy 70 5 mi E of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 619 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02 BlueWater Resort amp Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 523 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03 Buckyrsquos Casino 1500 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 309 Y Y Y

04 Casino Arizona 101 amp McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 919 Y Y Y

05 Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 1085 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298

07 Cliff Castle Casino amp Hotel I-17 Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y

08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

09 Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S Nogales Hwy Tucson 866-332-9467 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

10 Desert Diamond Casino II I-19 Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 685 Y

11 Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy 86 Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 55

12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

24 Yavapai Casino 1505 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 244 Y

azgamingguidecom facebookcomArizonaGamingGuide

For information on the casinos amp much more

scan our QR codes with your smartphone

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Page 10: Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - February 2014 - 06:02

Bally TechnologiesmdashNew Slots Coming Soon GREAT GAMES

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 17

Itrsquos Time to

Roll the Bones By Riley Meredith

ust because wersquore slot players doesnrsquot mean we donrsquot

like the thrill of tumbling dice with the potential for a

big win combination Thatrsquos exactly what Ballyrsquos new

Roll the Bones game offers Delivered on the V2232 cabinet

where yoursquove played the likes of NASCAR and Michael Jackson

King of Pop Roll the Bones brings spooky and spectacular animations

and music to deliver one of the most entertaining gaming expe-

riences available

Roll the Bones is all about the dice During the base game individual

die may appear above the reels If two or more appear the ac-

tion begins The dice spin and if doubles of one through five are

rolled a full stack of Wild symbols appear on the corresponding

reel Up to two Wild reels may be awarded at any one time If

double sixes are rolled the U-Roll feature is awarded where you get

to touch the screen and ldquoroll the bonesrdquo yourself

In the U-Roll feature yoursquoll get three rolls where you can reach

out and ldquorollrdquo the dice on the screen Each roll results in a num-

ber with a corresponding multiplier on the tombstones that is

applied to your total bet Yoursquoll want to hit those doubles again

though as it awards the corresponding multiplier plus activates

the next highest jackpot level with max bet Double sixes award

the current jackpot and also activate the next highest jackpot if

applicable That means three double-six rolls award all three

jackpots in a single bonus

But letrsquos not stop yet as there are more bones to be rolled and

more credits to be won Three scattered Roll the Bones symbols

award five free games and 2X total credits bet After the fifth

free game an animated pair of dice is rolled by your skeleton

host and any total other than seven awards an additional free

spin If doubles are rolled after the fifth free game yoursquoll be

awarded a 1X multiplier up to a total of 5X When a seven is

cast the feature ends

Watch for Roll the Bones on casino floors and see if those dice

come up lucky for you

To learn more about this game and other exciting new Bally

products visit ballytechcom $

J

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 19

WINNING WAYS

t most casinos in particular

larger properties the place-

ment of slots is carefully

thought out all the way down to the

payback percentage How ldquolooserdquo or

how ldquotightrdquo a slot is set when first

brought onto the floor is not a hap-

hazard decision for the Slot Depart-

ment executives and GMrsquos office

As soon as a casino is big enough say

over 750 machines casino executives

put significant thought into how their

property is laid out As a result the

patrons respond to their design by

having high or low traffic volume

areas which is frequently based on

desirable and undesirable amenities

the casino property offers like restau-

rants an entertainment venue etc

Casinos always want to maximize

revenues out of every slot in the casi-

no at all times For this reason slots in

high volume traffic areas near an

attractive amenity (Zone A) like the

buffet will see a lot of play Games

with a lot of play are a goldmine for

the casino These games can be set

ldquotightrdquo with high maximum bets and

use math models with extreme ups

and downs to their game play as

theyrsquoll get play regardless of their

settings

At the opposite end of the spectrum is

an area of the casino where traffic

volume is low and there is nothing

attracting players to the surrounding

area (Zone B) For example a dark

corner near a few blackjack tables

where visitors might be bothered by

the rowdy antics of someone who just

watched the dealer draw to 21 Logi-

cally the casino has to approach slots

in this area differently than those in

Zone A In order to keep the numbers

up in Zone B the slots have to be low-

er risk at lower max bets and set

ldquolooserrdquo in order to keep players in

the area playing longer and coming

back on their next trip

Then there are the middle ground

areas That is sections of the casino

with high foot traffic volume with

unappealing attractions (Zone C) or

an area with an attractive destination

but with low traffic volume (Zone D)

Slots in Zone C have a low wager

medium game play and tend to be set

ldquotightrdquo to capture a playerrsquos impulse

to play on a whim Slots in Zone D

usually have a low bet medium game

play and are set ldquolooserdquo to keep play-

ers in the area

Next time you visit a casino be ob-

servant of what zone (A B C or D)

you might be in Yoursquoll have to ob-

serve the traffic volume and the loca-

tion of amenities and then come to a

conclusion about how ldquolooserdquo or

ldquotightrdquo the slots might be before you

sit down and play $

A By Lana Hartman

(Reprinted from V4Issue2 due to reader feedback)

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 21

GAMING NEWS

San Carlos Apache Tribe Doubles Down

On New Casino

he San Carlos Apache Tribe owners and operators of

Apache Gold Casino Resort near Globe Arizona are

planning to add a second casino to their collection of

tribal enterprises The proposed new casino will be located on

the San Carlos Reservation in the Aravaipa area on Arizona

Highway 77 at mile marker 127 roughly two miles south of

Dudleyville Arizona The location is at the southernmost part

of the San Carlos Reservation and is approximately 65 miles

north of downtown Tucson and 100 miles southeast of down-

town Phoenix

T Plans for the new Apache Sky Casino on the 230 acre site now

include the construction of a 25 to 30 thousand square foot tem-

porary facility housing about 500 slots 12 card tables 6 poker

tables a restaurant and a lounge Projections forecast the new

casino will generate about 200 construction jobs and around 500

permanent jobs once the facility opens for business The San

Carlos Apache Tribe is looking forward to bringing another

gaming facility to the Arizona community and expects to break

ground in May of 2014 The Apache Sky Casino should be ready

to open in March of 2015 $

22 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

GAMING NEWS

overnor Jan Brewer appointed Daniel H Bergin as

the new Director of the Arizona Department of

Gaming on December 11 2013 ldquoIn addition to a

strong understanding of Arizona gaming issues Mr

Bergin brings an extensive legal background in both state and

private practicerdquo said Governor Brewer ldquoHis service as Interim

Director has made for a smooth and effective transition within

the Department and I am confident he will successfully contin-

ue to carry out the agencyrsquos dutiesrdquo

Mr Bergin has been with the Department of Gaming since 2009

acting as Interim Director since September 2013 He previously

served as Deputy Director where he managed the Administra-

tion and Compliance Division In that role he supervised divi-

sion managers and supervisors oversaw the Departmentrsquos

budgeting accounting human resources IT and gaming com-

pliance matters developed and submitted the Departmentrsquos

yearly budget strategic plan and appropriation requests

among other responsibilities

As Agency Counsel for the Department of Gaming Mr Bergin

was responsible for general agency legal research advice and

representation on issues concerning the Arizona Tribal-State

Compact Arizona gaming laws employment related matters

general litigation and more

Prior to joining the Department of Gaming Mr Bergin served

as the Associate General Counsel for Arizona State University

(2004-2009) Assistant Attorney General for the Administrative

LawCivil Division (1995-2004) Assistant General Counsel for

First Interstate Bank of Arizona (1992-1995) and Associate

Attorney for Tarkington OrsquoConnor amp OrsquoNeill (1991-1992) and

Jennings Strouss amp Salmon (1988-1991)

Daniel Bergin has been licensed to practice law in the State of

Arizona since 1988 He graduated from Arizona State Universi-

ty College of Law (1988) and received a Bachelor of Science in

Business Administration (Finance and Banking) (1985)

Mr Bergin replaces outgoing Director Mark Brnovich who left

in September 2013 $

G

Daniel Bergin Is Appointed New Gaming Director By Governor Jan Brewer

ARIZONA LOTTERY Winners

24 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Cindy Esquer

Sal

Lo

Bra

cco

$50000 Money Multiplier Bonus $52000 Weekly Winnings

Mar

y Ja

ne

Rap

pley

ea

hen the Lottery vending machine would not accept the

selection slip he tried to put into its slot Sal Lo Bracco

asked the clerk to refund the $5 hersquod put into the machine The

clerk informed him that the machine does not give refunds So

Sal went back to the machine and randomly selected a $5 Mon-

ey Multiplier Bonus Scratchers His wife was mad at him because she

plays all the time and she wanted him to buy her favorite game

Sal scratched the ticket at home and couldnrsquot believe it when the

$50000 amount was revealed He said ldquoItrsquos probably a good

thing I didnrsquot scratch it in the store Irsquom sure after seeing how

much Irsquod won I probably would have been in a complete state

of shockrdquo Because he wanted to be reassured the ticket was a

winner he called the Lottery office to be sure he had played it

correctly He had

The timing of this win is great He recently quit his job to start a

small manufacturing company and this money will be put into

the new business

The winning ticket was purchased at Fryrsquos Marketplace 3949 E

Chandler Blvd Phoenix

W sing significant family dates Mary Jane Rappleyea of

Phoenix has regularly purchased two lines for each of the

Weekly Winnings drawings For some unknown reason shersquod never

bothered to purchase it previously although she purchased all

of the other Arizona Lottery draw games She finally decided to

make the game ldquopart of the family of games I playrdquo

When Mary checked her numbers against those listed in the

newspaper she very calmly walked into her husbandrsquos office

pointed to the newspaper then to the ticket she was holding

and asked him to check the numbers He checked them and

said ldquoIt looks as though you have a winning ticketrdquo At that

point Mary signed the back of the ticket and had him take it to

the store to confirm she was indeed a $52000 winner

Mary has already told her family and as her husband said ldquothe

immediate worldrdquo The couple plan to share some of their win-

nings with their family fix a few things around the house and

save the rest

The winning ticket was purchased at a retailer at 1605 E Bell

Road Phoenix

U

$50000 Coffee Break Crossword ndrew Watson a Surprise resident was relieved when he

discovered his $50000 win on Coffee Break Crossword He

always purchases his Scratchers and The Pick tickets at the same

store and plans on giving the clerk that sold him the winning

ticket a nice tip

Before he was certain of his win he wrote down all the words

he thought hersquod matched and compared them to the ticket

Then he took a picture of the ticket with his phone and sent it to

his fianceacute She texted back ldquoUnrealrdquo In addition to paying bills

hersquoll be getting married in March and wants to put a down pay-

ment on a house

The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K 11339 W Bell

Rd Surprise $

A

An

drew

Wat

son

For more information on the Arizona Lottery please visit their website at wwwarizonalotterycom For winning numbers call (480) 829-7425 in Phoenix or (520)

325-9141 in Tucson All other areas in Arizona call 1-800-499-3798

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 25

For more information on the Arizona Lottery visit their website at arizonalotterycom

For the winning numbers call 4808297425 in Phoenix or 5203259141 in Tucson All

other areas in Arizona call 18004993798

Hints amp Tips ARIZONA LOTTERY

f you purchase a Lucky Life Scratcher from the Arizona

Lottery in the near future absolutely donrsquot throw it away if it

wasnrsquot a winner

The Arizona Lottery is once again adding value to all losing

Scratchers by hosting four Lucky Life Second Chance drawings

In essence a losing ticket can still turn into a winner if players

register their non-winning Lucky Life Scratchers online

Players can visit azlotteryplayerscirclecomluckylife and click

on the ldquoRegistrationLoginrdquo link Once the seventeen digit al-

phanumeric code on the ticket is entered players are registered

for all four of the second chance drawings Regardless if itrsquos a

$1 $2 $5 or $10 Lucky Life Scratcher there are four drawings

for each one of the games

All entries must be performed online and players need to be

aware that they can enter more than one non-winning Scratcher

but are only eligible to win one prize per drawing per game So

to increase your chances of winning register for the drawing $

I Drawing Date Game Prizes

May 15 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

October 16 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

March 19 2015 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

To Be Determined $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$500 1-$2500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$10000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$50000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$100000

Maximize The Chances Of Winning Play The Lucky Life Second Chance Drawing

26 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

on-Dah Resort-Casino and Conference Center is set to

host their 12th annual White Mountains Winter

Games 2014 that includes Sled Dog Races and Winter-

Fest during the last weekend in February The Sled Dog Races

start at Sunrise Ski Resort on Saturday morning at 9am with the

Finals held on Sunday at 9am as well After the Finals the Kids

Races will be held WinterFest begins at Noon on Saturday and

includes a Chili amp Salsa Cook-off the White Mountain Dog

Show the Dog Weight Pull Competition live music by Apache

Spirit food (Indian tacos) beverages vendors Phoenix area

radio personality Dave Pratt as the event MC and much more

This celebration of Winter is not to be missed and is well worth

the weekend trip into the White Mountainsmdashespecially because

the Slot Department at Hon-Dah casino has been working hard

to get a large number of brand new slot machines up and run-

ning before Winter Games 2014 heats up This is the second

large influx of new slots to Hon-Dah in a short amount of time

So get your bankrolls ready and plan your next road trip up to

Hon-Dah in the White Mountains to play all the hot new slots

The brand new games are from four different slot manufactur-

ers including Bally IGT Konami and WMS so you wonrsquot worry

about a lack of diversity Players can choose from entertaining

games like Back to the Future or Footloose by IGT or get down

to business with Ballyrsquos numerous Quick Hit games Konamirsquos

China Shores series or one of our personal favorites WMSrsquo Mr

Hydersquos Wild Ride

When you put everything together Hon-Dah is ready for some

serious slot action before during and after Winter Games 2014

Instead of trying to discuss every slot they installed we thought

wersquod look at the long list of new slots we obtained and tell you

which games wersquod definitely play as soon as we walked

through the doors The entire list of new games is on the next

page but we felt it was important to highlight three games as

our standouts based on our research and our own personal ex-

periences Our top three ldquoMust Playrdquo games from the list of new

slots at Hon-Dah are Quick Hit China Shores and Mr Hydersquos

Wild Ride

H

By Lana Hartmann

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 27

Any Quick Hits by Bally

Great bonus hit frequency It is

very easy to hit a bonus with a

small bankroll The free games

are great Plus the multi-level

progressive with the Quick Hit

symbols is a fantastic add-on to

the game The lower jackpots

hit often and it is not uncom-

mon to hit jackpots and bonus-

es back to back Remember the

only way to win any of the

jackpots is to play max bet so

if thatrsquos not your style try a

different game Play these slots

at max bet only or move on to

something else

Mr Hydersquos Wild Ride by WMS

This game grows on all of us

more and more every time we

play it When you get 4 bonus

symbols on the first reel the

remaining reels re-spin for

additional bonus symbols You

need 5 bonus symbols to trig-

ger but you can get up to 20

symbols on screen for up to 60

free games The free games

allow the bonus symbols to not

only lock but add one free spin

and turn wild for the remain-

ing free games There are some

great bonus wins to be made

on this game and you donrsquot

wait long for a bonus either

Any China Shores by Konami

OK we all know how popular

this brand of Konami game is

so it comes as no surprise that

we chose this slot as one of our

favorites right You have to

try these games several times

to truly understand what all of

the fuss is about But when you

see players routinely hitting

hundreds of free games and

walking away from a bonus

with several hundred dollars

with wagers that are less than a

dollar yoursquoll get it too Be pre-

pared to walk away from this

slot if it isnrsquot treating you right

because itrsquos very volatile Try a

bit of your bankroll to see if the

machine is ldquohotrdquo and if itrsquos not

move on $

The Master List

Bally Technologies

Fast Hits Double Gold Gauchos Gold Gold

Rush Hidden Paradise Hot Hot Habanero

Quick Hit Black Gold Free Game Fever Quick

Hit Platinum Triple Blazing 7s Quick Hit Tri-

ple Blazing 7rsquos Free Game Fever Royal Eagle

Run with the Pack Takes the Cake Temple of

Mystery Texas Dice Wild Encounters Wild

Stripes

IGT

Back To The Future Black Orchid Candy Bars

Cats and Dogs Diamond of Athens Fast Hits

Triple Double Hot Peppers Fast Hits Triple Dia-

monds Footloose Goddess of Desire Goddess of

Gold Gold Bar 7s Hot Roll Super Times Pay

Hot Roll Triple Double Diamond Hotsy Totsy

Huevocartoon In Bloom Lady Swan Lovely

Outlaws Lucky Horse Pets Splitting Hares Su-

matran Storm Vanishing Act Woolly Mammoth

Konami Gaming

China Mystery China Shores China Shores 4-5

China Shores Boosted Dragons Law Dynasty of

Gold Glittering Pyramids Jumpinrsquo Jalapenos

Lion Festival Mystical Ruins Rawhide Bonus

Ladies Solstice Celebration Sparkling Twilight

Treasure Voyage Wealth of the Orient

WMS Gaming

Bier Haus Black Knight II Colossal Wizards

Country Girl Enchanted Darkness Exotic Treas-

ures Fallen Angels Fire Island Fire Queen a

Double Money Burst Great Tutankhamens

Mysteries Hercules Mr Hydes Wild Ride

Mystical Bayou Napoleon amp Josephine Nep-

tunes Quest a Double Money Burst Nile Lotus

Pirate Ship Queen of the Wild Towers of the

Temple Treasures of Machu Picchu

CASINO DINING

28 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

ining in the desert encompasses all manner of cuisine ranging from Five Star

to Fast Food with a growing trend toward traditional tastes To satisfy the

latter the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe offers its Desert Rain Cafeacute in Sells

Orsquoodham history is replete with references to seasonal farming that took advantage of

Southern Arizonarsquos generally sparse rainfall ldquoIrsquoitoi Elder Brother of Tohono Orsquoodham

legend provided everything the Desert People needed to survive including a wide varie-

ty of wild and cultivated foodsrdquo according to the cafeacute webpage ldquoThese foods and food

traditions have sustained the Orsquoodham people and culture for countless generationsrdquo

Recognizing 21st century status a Yes magazine article by Gabriel Thompson put it this

way ldquoThe destruction of the Orsquoodham food system wasnrsquot only about food it was about

culture --- exchanging a local diet for an existence reliant on processed food Millennia of

food independence became dependence in a matter of decadesrdquo

D

By Lee Allen

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 29

CASINO DINING

Cholla buds from the buckhorn staghorn and pencil cacti will

run their course before being replaced by the June fruiting of

the giant saguaro to make jams jellies and even wine and in its

own turn the deep red juicy-sweet fruits of the prickly pear

which will show up in August Just one example of the seasonal

rotation of traditional edibles found in the desert --- and at the

Desert Rain Cafeacute

So now you know whatrsquos cooking --- but where did it come

from Thatrsquos where TOCA the non-profit Tohono Orsquoodham

Community Action program comes in as sponsor of the New

Generation of Tohono Orsquoodham Farmers effort launched in

2011 TOCA manages both ends of the food chainhellipgrowing

crops in the field that end up at the Desert Rain Cafeacute

For the Orsquoodham probably the most famous of the Three Sisters

combination of cornsquashbeans would be the bean specifi-

cally the tepary (bawi) indigenous to the Sonoran Desert in

Arizona The staple of the Orsquoodham diet is heat resistant needs

little water to grow and does well in concert with other culti-

vated drought-resistant crops like 60-day corn None-the-less

despite their dependence on the tepary cultivation waned In

less than a century the nearly food self-sufficient Orsquoodham

went from an annual 1frac12 million pounds of beans to a miserly

few hundred pounds and fields began to lay fallow

Until TOCA stepped in to begin replanting traditional crops

with seeds provided by Native SeedsSEARCH a Tucson-based

seed bank Today a 125-acre farm exists near the USMexico

border harvesting tons of beans and corn as well as squash and

melon supporting TOCArsquos message that when respected and

cultivated land considered sacred can create healthy traditional

foodstuffs

A smaller grow-out farm south of Mission San Xavier Del Bac is

run by the San Xavier Cooperative Association ldquoWhen the farm

originally began one of the basic efforts was raising crops to

keep people aliverdquo says Propagation Manager Ciersquona Schaefli

Now that growth rates have improved a farm store offers certi-

fied naturally-grown traditional native crops --- everything

from alfalfa beans and peas to corn meal and flour as well Orsquoo-

dham yellow watermelon big squash (Hal) and Irsquoitoi onions

The reintroduction of traditional native foods in schools and the

community as a whole ldquois about reintegration of cultural and

health benefits a return of the wonderful flavors of these tradi-

tional foods and part of a larger movement toward health and

wellnessrdquo says Chef Votto ldquoWersquore proud to be a part of this

reinvigorationrdquo $

But now anyone with a hunger for the traditional and tasty can

whet their appetite with contemporary Orsquoodham cuisine billed

as ldquotraditional delicious and healthyrdquo

In a menu as creative as the cuisine itself Monday through Fri-

day edible options include breakfast (Morning Dew) entrees

(Monsoons) side dishes (Whirlwinds) beverages (Flash

Floods) and daily specials (Cloud Bursts)

Cafeacute Manager Brian Hendricks will point out the cafeacutersquos mantra

that ldquoeach dish contains at least one traditional Tohono Orsquoo-

dham food such as cholla buds protein-rich tepary beans or

saguaro fruit syrup Sometimes we prepare them as our people

have for generations and sometimes they are served in new

waysrdquo

The flavors of the desert are not only rich and delicious de-

signed to excite and satisfy the palette traditional foods are also

healthy Mesquite flour olive oil and the sweet syrup of agave

are used to help regulate blood sugar levels and manage diabe-

tes

Taking advantage of historic and currently cultivated possibili-

ties such as sweet Indian corn beans lentils squash and mel-

ons as well as beans from the mesquite tree and fruits off the

saguaro cactus menus are subject to change

Aside from standard items like tepary bean and short rib stew

hummus made from tepary beans or prickly pear chicken

wraps and glazed pork ribs the kitchen staff gets challenged as

seasons change and supplies vary ldquoPeople from all over the

world come to our cafeacute to try our unique foods knowing they

canrsquot find anything like this anywhere elserdquo says Hendricks

ldquoThe cholla bud (Ciolim) harvest takes place in the spring and

we will be featuring these in many preparations including the

ever-popular cholla bud citrus salad and our cholla bud pico de

gallordquo says Consulting Chef Mary Paganelli Votto ldquoBecause we

make every effort to showcase seasonal food options our week-

ly springtime specials may feature quiche pasta or sauteacutes that

all utilize the delicious cholla budsrdquo

For the uninitiated taste buds the rich in calcium fruit of the

cholla (more calcium in a 4-ounce serving than in a glass of

milk) is one of the earliest crops of a new season and offers a lot

of culinary versatility It can be dried pickled ground or fro-

zen and then added to salads stews salsas chiles and stir fry

Its taste has been likened to a cross between asparagus and

broccoli

The Desert Rain Cafeacute is located in the Tohono Plaza on Main Street in Sells Arizona

Their phone number is 5203834918 and their website is desertraincafecom

The cafeacute is open Monday through Friday from 630am to 3pm

30 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

TRIBAL NEWS

lthough spring doesnrsquot officially arrive until mid-

March the weather warms quickly in Arizona desert

country allowing Native American events to get un-

derway early Two such annual festivities are planned in Febru-

ary and March with a welcome mat out for visitors

The 24th annual World Championship Hoop Dance competition

will be held at Heard Museum in Phoenix on February 8-9

Starting with a Grand Entry procession on opening morning

and concluding with an awards presentation on the afternoon of

Day Two competitors will be hooping it up non-stop Hoop

dancing is story telling and whether or not the story is a capti-

vating one depends a lot on the talents of the storyteller and the

number of hoops put into play (anywhere from one to 50) But

itrsquos not the number of hoops involved that is impressive itrsquos

what the dancers do with them

A ldquoWe look for rhythm and timing and how well the dancers co-

ordinate with the drumrdquo says judge Victor Bob ldquoWe watch for

speed precision creativity and showmanship --- lots of things

going on simultaneously Things donrsquot have to be absolutely

perfect as long as the dance is completed all the hoops brought

into the competition are used nothing gets dropped and the

hoop forms donrsquot fall apart before the end of the songrdquo

Not only do judges look for the obvious they also consider the

intangibles like how well the crowd reacts to a particular per-

formerrsquos moves like those of last yearrsquos 6-year-old old Rito

Lopez (PimaApache) from Salt River Arizona Another crowd

favorite who proved that hoop dancing wasnrsquot just for the

younger crowd was Jones Benally (Navajo) an award-winning

performer now in his 90s who has been a hoop dancer for more

than 75 years

And Pow Wows By Lee Allen

World Championship Hoop Dance Competition at the Heard Museum

TRIBAL NEWS

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 31

The origin of hoop dancing varies according to whatever histor-

ical reference is consulted Some claim the people of Taos Pueb-

lo in New Mexico were the first to perform with dancers passing

through a 24-inch diameter circular willow hoop Others insist

the expressive performances began with the Anishinaabe cul-

ture in which the dancer became a counselor with the hoops

representing circles that return the responsibility of problems

back to their creator

Some indigenous peoples use hoop dancing as a part of healing

ceremonies designed to restore balance and harmony in the

world with holy men regarding the circles as sacred claiming

that visions may be seen within the hoops

The first World Hoop Dance Competition took place at the New

Mexico State Fair in 1991 with the venue moving to Heard Mu-

seum the following year ldquoThe event is a way to get up close and

personal with a truly unique Native American sportrdquo says

Debra Krol (XolonSalinan) ldquoThe rules are simple the dancers

accessible and with more than 70 performers coming from all

over the US and Canada you get to see a lot of different native

culturesrdquo

A few miles further down Interstate 10 and a month later mem-

bers of the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe San Xavier District will pre-

sent their 32nd annual Wak pow wow ldquoItrsquos always the second

weekend in March (this year March 8-9)rdquo says long-time pow

wow committee chairman Philbert Bailey Begun in 1982 as a

small social event to raise funds it has grown in popularity with

both participants and spectators and is now publicized as Tuc-

sonrsquos largest gathering of American Indians ldquoWe share some of

our cultural traditions with those who visit and donrsquot really care

how many people show up as long as they all have a good

timerdquo says Bailey ldquoOur pow wow is well attended by Native

Americans who live by and like to compete as well as non-

natives who want to find out a bit more about who we arerdquo

This yearrsquos event will begin with a Saturday morning audience

presentation of traditional dancing by San Xavier District danc-

ers followed by gourd dancing that leads up to a noon Grand

Entry procession The ever popular crowd pleaser of Tiny Tot

dancers (from those just able to walk to 5 years old) starts the

full day of pageantry that includes intertribal dances couples

exhibition teen elder and womenrsquos dancing ldquoWe looked at a

lot of other pow wows in the West to see how they were being

conducted and then we incorporated what we thought were the

best ideas into our own gathering which now offers a combina-

tion of pageantry fun and lots of dance competitionrdquo Bailey

says

Adding some uniqueness to this particular pow wow a Waila

band will kick off the second day of performances Competition

offers cash prizes for the top three performers in each category

with prize amounts being determined by gate revenue ldquoSome

dancers travel the pow wow circuit and compete as their way of

earning a livingrdquo Bailey says Other events on Day Two involve

two-step team and hoop dancing

A variety of food booths are located between the parking lot

and the pow wow grounds at Mission San Xavier Del Bac

[White Dove of the Desert] and the sights and smells of mes-

quite fires cooking Indian tacos red and green chili burros and

several versions of fry bread are hard to pass by

ldquoNobody needs to go away hungryrdquo Bailey says ldquoIn addition

to things to eat Indian vendors will be selling jewelry bead-

work drums kachina dolls painted art T-shirts --- all authentic

hand-made Indian crafts not stuff made in Chinardquo One of the

most popular attractions for kids is the chance to get their faces

painted

Once the dancing dust has settled Bailey and his committee

members will take a break until the fall when theyrsquoll start plan-

ning for an even bigger 2015 event --- always on the second

weekend in March

More information on the February 8-9 Phoenix hoop dancing

can be found online at heardorghoop Additional details on the

March 8-9 Tucson Wak pow wow can be found on their website

at waknetorg $

Heard Museum located at 2301 N Central Avenue Phoenix

Baskets and other Indian crafts for sale at the Wak pow wow

32 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO GOLF

Apache Stronghold

he Apache Stronghold Golf Club located at Apache Gold Casi-

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golf course with a USGA rating of 746 and a USGA slope of

145 Opened in 1999 the 7519 yard-long course was designed by Tom

Doak and challenges golfers with natural features including desert

washes rolling topography and natural rugged bunkers The moun-

tain and desert vistas are panoramic and unspoiled At 3200 feet in

elevation the golfing experience is cooler than nearby Phoenix and

Tucson during the summer months and mild during the winter season

With five sets of tees to choose from this memorable course accommo-

dates serious to casual golfers The property also includes a driving

range and clubhouse

T

Superb Golf in the High Desert

CASINO GOLF

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 33

Apache Gold Casino Resort is currently offering a Golf amp

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fun The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold

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vouchers at Apache Grill and two drink coupons Weekday

rates start at $140 and weekends (and holidays) start at

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A second package available is their Golferrsquos Stay amp Play

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Golf Club and then hit the jackpot at Apache Gold Casino

The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold Best

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Single occupancy weekday rates start at $110 with week-

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herersquos a lot going on at Harrahs Laughlin with definitely

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Harrahrsquos Laughlin Presents Entertainment Promotions amp Top Sizzling Slots

T

News LAUGHLIN NEVADA

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 37

ountry music icon and legend Willie Nelson returns to the

E Center Saturday March 29 for another extraordinary

concert Nelson is the creative genius behind historic recordings

like Crazy Hello Walls Red Headed Stranger and Stardust His

career has spanned six decades with a catalog of over 200 al-

bums Hes also earned every conceivable award and honor

bestowed upon a person in his profession In the last five years

alone he delivered ten new releases two of which received

Grammy nominations and a career-spanning box set He re-

leased his first novel and again headlined Farm Aid an event he

co-founded in 1985 all the while continuing to lobby against

horse slaughter and producing his own blend of biodiesel fuel

Nelson tours tirelessly climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III

(he rode his first two buses into the ground) taking his music

and fans on a seemingly endless journey to places that were

well worth the ride The concert starts at 730pm with tickets

starting at $45

C

WILLIE NELSON

amp FAMILY All American Country In The E Center

The Original Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters

The Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall

of Fame in 1987 with a string of big hits such as Charlie Brown Searchin

Youngblood Yakety Yak Little Egypt and many more Charlie Duncan joined Cornell

and became one of the Coasters Duncan carried on the tradition of vocal excel-

lence stage presence choreography and humor he shared with Gunter

The Legendary Monroe Powell amp The Platters Revue

The Platters were one of the top vocal groups of the 50s delivering smooth

stylized renditions of pop standards Their string of hits began in 1955 with Only

You and included four singles that reached 1 The Great Pretender My Prayer Twi-

light Time and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Monroe Powell is the best known lead singer

for the Platters for over 40 years

Bobby Hendrickrsquos Drifters

One of the great American doo-wop and RampBsoul vocal groups the Driftersrsquo

hits include There Goes My Baby Dance With Me This Magic Moment Save The

Last Dance For Me Some Kind Of Wonderful On Broadway Under The Boardwalk

Bobby Hendricks is the oldest surviving lead vocalist of the Drifters

Tickets are on sale at wwwedgewater-casinocom and at Edgewater Casino

Services $

Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters Monroe

Powell amp The Platters Revue Bobby

Hendrickrsquos Drifters E Center Dinner

Show set for February 28 March 1 amp

March 2 2014 Dinner will be served

at 6pm Nevada time Tickets starting

at just $55

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

38 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Apache Gold CasinomdashGlobe AZmdash8002722438

Cabaret Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands every weekend

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Selena TributemdashMar 1

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Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJsmdashDaily at 5pm

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Leonardo da Vinci ExhibitionmdashNow-Apr 22

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Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)mdashFeb 7

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The Long Run Experience (The Eagles Tribute)mdashMar 7-8

Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)mdashMar 21-22

LAVation (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 28-29

The Arizona Room

Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country) - Mondays at 8pm

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashTuesdays at 6pm

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Marley Taylor Band (Cover band)mdashSundays from 9pm to 1am

Casino Del SolmdashTucson AZmdash5208386506

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George LopezmdashFeb 14-15

Cliff Castle CasinomdashCamp Verde AZmdash8003817568

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Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs

Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687

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Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm

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A variety of live music every Saturday night on the casino floor

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Monsoon Nightclub

Boots amp BeersmdashLive country music every Friday night

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Swinging TuesdaysmdashTuesdays 1ndash4pm

Karaoke NightmdashWednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden OldiesmdashThursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJsmdashFridays amp Saturdays

Diamond Center

Oh What A NightmdashFeb 8

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 22 (Rodeo Weekend)

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Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrahs Ak-Chin CasinomdashMaricopa AZmdash4808025000

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Bella DonnamdashFeb 7 The HamptonsmdashFeb 8 B PlatinummdashFeb 14

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TriomdashFeb 12 Band Stand Shows 70rsquosmdashFeb 19 Western Fusion

TriomdashFeb 26

Hot Latin Nights 8pm to midnight on Thursdays fea tures Or-

chestra CalientemdashFeb 6 AzTexmdashFeb 20

Ladies Night on Monday nights

Hon-Dah CasinomdashPinetop AZmdash8009298744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom

Munday FundaymdashComedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home

of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once

in a while The east Tennessee native has an impressive track

record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the

country listener hes had six number one hits from his first

three albums from Watching You and These Are My People to

his most recent smashes Take A Back Road and Farmers

Daughter Through it all Rodney has always remained true to him-

self and constantly strives to evolve and find unique ways of

expressing himself through the music he puts out into the

world Though his new crop of songs has some edge and the

vocal energy may be amped up a notch Rodney is still the

same hardworking patriotic rock-solid country boy that fans

have grown to know and love since his debut with 2003s Hon-

esty Treena Parvello Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono Orsquoodham Gaming Enterprise said ldquoWersquore

very proud to once again partner with KIIM FM for a spectac-

ular rodeo weekend show Donrsquot miss Rodney Atkinsrsquo fantas-

tic Country soundrdquo

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

band will bring pop culture classics to life with their

authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

Paradise CasinomdashYuma AZmdash8887774946

Sharkyrsquos Bar amp Bites

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan CasinomdashWinterhaven CAmdash8777832426

Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

Legends In ConcertmdashFeb 19-23

George Thorogood amp The DestroyersmdashMar 1

Twin Arrows Navajo CasinomdashFlagstaff AZmdash8559468946

Featuring a variety of local regional amp headlining acts Call for info

Vee Quiva CasinomdashLaveen AZmdash8009464452

VQ Live

Featuring a variety of cover bands local amp regional acts Call for info

Event Center

JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

Little Joe y La FamiliamdashFeb 15

Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 15

Wild Horse Pass CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

The TemptationsmdashFeb 15-16

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

Vietnamese Lunar New Year ConcertDancemdashFeb 22

Yavapai CasinomdashPrescott AZmdash8007568744

Yavapai Cantina

Karaoke with Cruisinrsquo SusanmdashFr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

VIP players can participate In short Casino

Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

possible Thatrsquos certainly not a bad thing if

yoursquore thinking you want to participate in

after-hours bingo

Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

tained (what I believe to be) its most special

elementmdashits atmosphere The callers are just

as friendly as I remember The floor workers

are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

If you are like me and havenrsquot been in a

while trust me when I say yoursquore missing

out L8 Nite Bingo was always a blast but

now I can honestly say itrsquos better than ever

Visit casinoarizonacom for info on Casino

Arizonarsquos Bingo or call 4808507777 $

Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II

bullMusic DirectorOn-Air Host (3-7pm) for

KNRJ-FM 1011 The Beat

bullResident DJVJ for KTVK-3TV Friday 10am

bullHost of REDY Set Radio

bullOfficial Bum Squad DJ

bullDJ Vatican Member

bullFor more information on Ramses Ja visit his

website at ramsesjacom

L8 Nite Bingo Casino Arizona with host Corina

Corina DJing at KOOL 945 FM

Corina Hosting at L8 Nite Bingo

Corina amp DJ Kenji at Casino Arizonarsquos

L8 Nite Bingo Theme Nights

HOT DEALS Giveaways

42 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

3 Great Ways To Win

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T

44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

L I X R S L I T H N L U R U

L L H C A E P N D K G A L O

D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

L N V R D U S E E L A H O R

I C O E T N B H S F A C I I

S U P M R S T K C P R V E E

I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4AM Sunday to 4AM Monday

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01 Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy 70 5 mi E of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 619 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02 BlueWater Resort amp Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 523 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03 Buckyrsquos Casino 1500 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 309 Y Y Y

04 Casino Arizona 101 amp McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 919 Y Y Y

05 Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 1085 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298

07 Cliff Castle Casino amp Hotel I-17 Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y

08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

09 Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S Nogales Hwy Tucson 866-332-9467 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

10 Desert Diamond Casino II I-19 Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 685 Y

11 Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy 86 Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 55

12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

24 Yavapai Casino 1505 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 244 Y

azgamingguidecom facebookcomArizonaGamingGuide

For information on the casinos amp much more

scan our QR codes with your smartphone

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Page 11: Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - February 2014 - 06:02

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 19

WINNING WAYS

t most casinos in particular

larger properties the place-

ment of slots is carefully

thought out all the way down to the

payback percentage How ldquolooserdquo or

how ldquotightrdquo a slot is set when first

brought onto the floor is not a hap-

hazard decision for the Slot Depart-

ment executives and GMrsquos office

As soon as a casino is big enough say

over 750 machines casino executives

put significant thought into how their

property is laid out As a result the

patrons respond to their design by

having high or low traffic volume

areas which is frequently based on

desirable and undesirable amenities

the casino property offers like restau-

rants an entertainment venue etc

Casinos always want to maximize

revenues out of every slot in the casi-

no at all times For this reason slots in

high volume traffic areas near an

attractive amenity (Zone A) like the

buffet will see a lot of play Games

with a lot of play are a goldmine for

the casino These games can be set

ldquotightrdquo with high maximum bets and

use math models with extreme ups

and downs to their game play as

theyrsquoll get play regardless of their

settings

At the opposite end of the spectrum is

an area of the casino where traffic

volume is low and there is nothing

attracting players to the surrounding

area (Zone B) For example a dark

corner near a few blackjack tables

where visitors might be bothered by

the rowdy antics of someone who just

watched the dealer draw to 21 Logi-

cally the casino has to approach slots

in this area differently than those in

Zone A In order to keep the numbers

up in Zone B the slots have to be low-

er risk at lower max bets and set

ldquolooserrdquo in order to keep players in

the area playing longer and coming

back on their next trip

Then there are the middle ground

areas That is sections of the casino

with high foot traffic volume with

unappealing attractions (Zone C) or

an area with an attractive destination

but with low traffic volume (Zone D)

Slots in Zone C have a low wager

medium game play and tend to be set

ldquotightrdquo to capture a playerrsquos impulse

to play on a whim Slots in Zone D

usually have a low bet medium game

play and are set ldquolooserdquo to keep play-

ers in the area

Next time you visit a casino be ob-

servant of what zone (A B C or D)

you might be in Yoursquoll have to ob-

serve the traffic volume and the loca-

tion of amenities and then come to a

conclusion about how ldquolooserdquo or

ldquotightrdquo the slots might be before you

sit down and play $

A By Lana Hartman

(Reprinted from V4Issue2 due to reader feedback)

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 21

GAMING NEWS

San Carlos Apache Tribe Doubles Down

On New Casino

he San Carlos Apache Tribe owners and operators of

Apache Gold Casino Resort near Globe Arizona are

planning to add a second casino to their collection of

tribal enterprises The proposed new casino will be located on

the San Carlos Reservation in the Aravaipa area on Arizona

Highway 77 at mile marker 127 roughly two miles south of

Dudleyville Arizona The location is at the southernmost part

of the San Carlos Reservation and is approximately 65 miles

north of downtown Tucson and 100 miles southeast of down-

town Phoenix

T Plans for the new Apache Sky Casino on the 230 acre site now

include the construction of a 25 to 30 thousand square foot tem-

porary facility housing about 500 slots 12 card tables 6 poker

tables a restaurant and a lounge Projections forecast the new

casino will generate about 200 construction jobs and around 500

permanent jobs once the facility opens for business The San

Carlos Apache Tribe is looking forward to bringing another

gaming facility to the Arizona community and expects to break

ground in May of 2014 The Apache Sky Casino should be ready

to open in March of 2015 $

22 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

GAMING NEWS

overnor Jan Brewer appointed Daniel H Bergin as

the new Director of the Arizona Department of

Gaming on December 11 2013 ldquoIn addition to a

strong understanding of Arizona gaming issues Mr

Bergin brings an extensive legal background in both state and

private practicerdquo said Governor Brewer ldquoHis service as Interim

Director has made for a smooth and effective transition within

the Department and I am confident he will successfully contin-

ue to carry out the agencyrsquos dutiesrdquo

Mr Bergin has been with the Department of Gaming since 2009

acting as Interim Director since September 2013 He previously

served as Deputy Director where he managed the Administra-

tion and Compliance Division In that role he supervised divi-

sion managers and supervisors oversaw the Departmentrsquos

budgeting accounting human resources IT and gaming com-

pliance matters developed and submitted the Departmentrsquos

yearly budget strategic plan and appropriation requests

among other responsibilities

As Agency Counsel for the Department of Gaming Mr Bergin

was responsible for general agency legal research advice and

representation on issues concerning the Arizona Tribal-State

Compact Arizona gaming laws employment related matters

general litigation and more

Prior to joining the Department of Gaming Mr Bergin served

as the Associate General Counsel for Arizona State University

(2004-2009) Assistant Attorney General for the Administrative

LawCivil Division (1995-2004) Assistant General Counsel for

First Interstate Bank of Arizona (1992-1995) and Associate

Attorney for Tarkington OrsquoConnor amp OrsquoNeill (1991-1992) and

Jennings Strouss amp Salmon (1988-1991)

Daniel Bergin has been licensed to practice law in the State of

Arizona since 1988 He graduated from Arizona State Universi-

ty College of Law (1988) and received a Bachelor of Science in

Business Administration (Finance and Banking) (1985)

Mr Bergin replaces outgoing Director Mark Brnovich who left

in September 2013 $

G

Daniel Bergin Is Appointed New Gaming Director By Governor Jan Brewer

ARIZONA LOTTERY Winners

24 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Cindy Esquer

Sal

Lo

Bra

cco

$50000 Money Multiplier Bonus $52000 Weekly Winnings

Mar

y Ja

ne

Rap

pley

ea

hen the Lottery vending machine would not accept the

selection slip he tried to put into its slot Sal Lo Bracco

asked the clerk to refund the $5 hersquod put into the machine The

clerk informed him that the machine does not give refunds So

Sal went back to the machine and randomly selected a $5 Mon-

ey Multiplier Bonus Scratchers His wife was mad at him because she

plays all the time and she wanted him to buy her favorite game

Sal scratched the ticket at home and couldnrsquot believe it when the

$50000 amount was revealed He said ldquoItrsquos probably a good

thing I didnrsquot scratch it in the store Irsquom sure after seeing how

much Irsquod won I probably would have been in a complete state

of shockrdquo Because he wanted to be reassured the ticket was a

winner he called the Lottery office to be sure he had played it

correctly He had

The timing of this win is great He recently quit his job to start a

small manufacturing company and this money will be put into

the new business

The winning ticket was purchased at Fryrsquos Marketplace 3949 E

Chandler Blvd Phoenix

W sing significant family dates Mary Jane Rappleyea of

Phoenix has regularly purchased two lines for each of the

Weekly Winnings drawings For some unknown reason shersquod never

bothered to purchase it previously although she purchased all

of the other Arizona Lottery draw games She finally decided to

make the game ldquopart of the family of games I playrdquo

When Mary checked her numbers against those listed in the

newspaper she very calmly walked into her husbandrsquos office

pointed to the newspaper then to the ticket she was holding

and asked him to check the numbers He checked them and

said ldquoIt looks as though you have a winning ticketrdquo At that

point Mary signed the back of the ticket and had him take it to

the store to confirm she was indeed a $52000 winner

Mary has already told her family and as her husband said ldquothe

immediate worldrdquo The couple plan to share some of their win-

nings with their family fix a few things around the house and

save the rest

The winning ticket was purchased at a retailer at 1605 E Bell

Road Phoenix

U

$50000 Coffee Break Crossword ndrew Watson a Surprise resident was relieved when he

discovered his $50000 win on Coffee Break Crossword He

always purchases his Scratchers and The Pick tickets at the same

store and plans on giving the clerk that sold him the winning

ticket a nice tip

Before he was certain of his win he wrote down all the words

he thought hersquod matched and compared them to the ticket

Then he took a picture of the ticket with his phone and sent it to

his fianceacute She texted back ldquoUnrealrdquo In addition to paying bills

hersquoll be getting married in March and wants to put a down pay-

ment on a house

The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K 11339 W Bell

Rd Surprise $

A

An

drew

Wat

son

For more information on the Arizona Lottery please visit their website at wwwarizonalotterycom For winning numbers call (480) 829-7425 in Phoenix or (520)

325-9141 in Tucson All other areas in Arizona call 1-800-499-3798

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 25

For more information on the Arizona Lottery visit their website at arizonalotterycom

For the winning numbers call 4808297425 in Phoenix or 5203259141 in Tucson All

other areas in Arizona call 18004993798

Hints amp Tips ARIZONA LOTTERY

f you purchase a Lucky Life Scratcher from the Arizona

Lottery in the near future absolutely donrsquot throw it away if it

wasnrsquot a winner

The Arizona Lottery is once again adding value to all losing

Scratchers by hosting four Lucky Life Second Chance drawings

In essence a losing ticket can still turn into a winner if players

register their non-winning Lucky Life Scratchers online

Players can visit azlotteryplayerscirclecomluckylife and click

on the ldquoRegistrationLoginrdquo link Once the seventeen digit al-

phanumeric code on the ticket is entered players are registered

for all four of the second chance drawings Regardless if itrsquos a

$1 $2 $5 or $10 Lucky Life Scratcher there are four drawings

for each one of the games

All entries must be performed online and players need to be

aware that they can enter more than one non-winning Scratcher

but are only eligible to win one prize per drawing per game So

to increase your chances of winning register for the drawing $

I Drawing Date Game Prizes

May 15 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

October 16 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

March 19 2015 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

To Be Determined $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$500 1-$2500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$10000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$50000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$100000

Maximize The Chances Of Winning Play The Lucky Life Second Chance Drawing

26 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

on-Dah Resort-Casino and Conference Center is set to

host their 12th annual White Mountains Winter

Games 2014 that includes Sled Dog Races and Winter-

Fest during the last weekend in February The Sled Dog Races

start at Sunrise Ski Resort on Saturday morning at 9am with the

Finals held on Sunday at 9am as well After the Finals the Kids

Races will be held WinterFest begins at Noon on Saturday and

includes a Chili amp Salsa Cook-off the White Mountain Dog

Show the Dog Weight Pull Competition live music by Apache

Spirit food (Indian tacos) beverages vendors Phoenix area

radio personality Dave Pratt as the event MC and much more

This celebration of Winter is not to be missed and is well worth

the weekend trip into the White Mountainsmdashespecially because

the Slot Department at Hon-Dah casino has been working hard

to get a large number of brand new slot machines up and run-

ning before Winter Games 2014 heats up This is the second

large influx of new slots to Hon-Dah in a short amount of time

So get your bankrolls ready and plan your next road trip up to

Hon-Dah in the White Mountains to play all the hot new slots

The brand new games are from four different slot manufactur-

ers including Bally IGT Konami and WMS so you wonrsquot worry

about a lack of diversity Players can choose from entertaining

games like Back to the Future or Footloose by IGT or get down

to business with Ballyrsquos numerous Quick Hit games Konamirsquos

China Shores series or one of our personal favorites WMSrsquo Mr

Hydersquos Wild Ride

When you put everything together Hon-Dah is ready for some

serious slot action before during and after Winter Games 2014

Instead of trying to discuss every slot they installed we thought

wersquod look at the long list of new slots we obtained and tell you

which games wersquod definitely play as soon as we walked

through the doors The entire list of new games is on the next

page but we felt it was important to highlight three games as

our standouts based on our research and our own personal ex-

periences Our top three ldquoMust Playrdquo games from the list of new

slots at Hon-Dah are Quick Hit China Shores and Mr Hydersquos

Wild Ride

H

By Lana Hartmann

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 27

Any Quick Hits by Bally

Great bonus hit frequency It is

very easy to hit a bonus with a

small bankroll The free games

are great Plus the multi-level

progressive with the Quick Hit

symbols is a fantastic add-on to

the game The lower jackpots

hit often and it is not uncom-

mon to hit jackpots and bonus-

es back to back Remember the

only way to win any of the

jackpots is to play max bet so

if thatrsquos not your style try a

different game Play these slots

at max bet only or move on to

something else

Mr Hydersquos Wild Ride by WMS

This game grows on all of us

more and more every time we

play it When you get 4 bonus

symbols on the first reel the

remaining reels re-spin for

additional bonus symbols You

need 5 bonus symbols to trig-

ger but you can get up to 20

symbols on screen for up to 60

free games The free games

allow the bonus symbols to not

only lock but add one free spin

and turn wild for the remain-

ing free games There are some

great bonus wins to be made

on this game and you donrsquot

wait long for a bonus either

Any China Shores by Konami

OK we all know how popular

this brand of Konami game is

so it comes as no surprise that

we chose this slot as one of our

favorites right You have to

try these games several times

to truly understand what all of

the fuss is about But when you

see players routinely hitting

hundreds of free games and

walking away from a bonus

with several hundred dollars

with wagers that are less than a

dollar yoursquoll get it too Be pre-

pared to walk away from this

slot if it isnrsquot treating you right

because itrsquos very volatile Try a

bit of your bankroll to see if the

machine is ldquohotrdquo and if itrsquos not

move on $

The Master List

Bally Technologies

Fast Hits Double Gold Gauchos Gold Gold

Rush Hidden Paradise Hot Hot Habanero

Quick Hit Black Gold Free Game Fever Quick

Hit Platinum Triple Blazing 7s Quick Hit Tri-

ple Blazing 7rsquos Free Game Fever Royal Eagle

Run with the Pack Takes the Cake Temple of

Mystery Texas Dice Wild Encounters Wild

Stripes

IGT

Back To The Future Black Orchid Candy Bars

Cats and Dogs Diamond of Athens Fast Hits

Triple Double Hot Peppers Fast Hits Triple Dia-

monds Footloose Goddess of Desire Goddess of

Gold Gold Bar 7s Hot Roll Super Times Pay

Hot Roll Triple Double Diamond Hotsy Totsy

Huevocartoon In Bloom Lady Swan Lovely

Outlaws Lucky Horse Pets Splitting Hares Su-

matran Storm Vanishing Act Woolly Mammoth

Konami Gaming

China Mystery China Shores China Shores 4-5

China Shores Boosted Dragons Law Dynasty of

Gold Glittering Pyramids Jumpinrsquo Jalapenos

Lion Festival Mystical Ruins Rawhide Bonus

Ladies Solstice Celebration Sparkling Twilight

Treasure Voyage Wealth of the Orient

WMS Gaming

Bier Haus Black Knight II Colossal Wizards

Country Girl Enchanted Darkness Exotic Treas-

ures Fallen Angels Fire Island Fire Queen a

Double Money Burst Great Tutankhamens

Mysteries Hercules Mr Hydes Wild Ride

Mystical Bayou Napoleon amp Josephine Nep-

tunes Quest a Double Money Burst Nile Lotus

Pirate Ship Queen of the Wild Towers of the

Temple Treasures of Machu Picchu

CASINO DINING

28 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

ining in the desert encompasses all manner of cuisine ranging from Five Star

to Fast Food with a growing trend toward traditional tastes To satisfy the

latter the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe offers its Desert Rain Cafeacute in Sells

Orsquoodham history is replete with references to seasonal farming that took advantage of

Southern Arizonarsquos generally sparse rainfall ldquoIrsquoitoi Elder Brother of Tohono Orsquoodham

legend provided everything the Desert People needed to survive including a wide varie-

ty of wild and cultivated foodsrdquo according to the cafeacute webpage ldquoThese foods and food

traditions have sustained the Orsquoodham people and culture for countless generationsrdquo

Recognizing 21st century status a Yes magazine article by Gabriel Thompson put it this

way ldquoThe destruction of the Orsquoodham food system wasnrsquot only about food it was about

culture --- exchanging a local diet for an existence reliant on processed food Millennia of

food independence became dependence in a matter of decadesrdquo

D

By Lee Allen

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 29

CASINO DINING

Cholla buds from the buckhorn staghorn and pencil cacti will

run their course before being replaced by the June fruiting of

the giant saguaro to make jams jellies and even wine and in its

own turn the deep red juicy-sweet fruits of the prickly pear

which will show up in August Just one example of the seasonal

rotation of traditional edibles found in the desert --- and at the

Desert Rain Cafeacute

So now you know whatrsquos cooking --- but where did it come

from Thatrsquos where TOCA the non-profit Tohono Orsquoodham

Community Action program comes in as sponsor of the New

Generation of Tohono Orsquoodham Farmers effort launched in

2011 TOCA manages both ends of the food chainhellipgrowing

crops in the field that end up at the Desert Rain Cafeacute

For the Orsquoodham probably the most famous of the Three Sisters

combination of cornsquashbeans would be the bean specifi-

cally the tepary (bawi) indigenous to the Sonoran Desert in

Arizona The staple of the Orsquoodham diet is heat resistant needs

little water to grow and does well in concert with other culti-

vated drought-resistant crops like 60-day corn None-the-less

despite their dependence on the tepary cultivation waned In

less than a century the nearly food self-sufficient Orsquoodham

went from an annual 1frac12 million pounds of beans to a miserly

few hundred pounds and fields began to lay fallow

Until TOCA stepped in to begin replanting traditional crops

with seeds provided by Native SeedsSEARCH a Tucson-based

seed bank Today a 125-acre farm exists near the USMexico

border harvesting tons of beans and corn as well as squash and

melon supporting TOCArsquos message that when respected and

cultivated land considered sacred can create healthy traditional

foodstuffs

A smaller grow-out farm south of Mission San Xavier Del Bac is

run by the San Xavier Cooperative Association ldquoWhen the farm

originally began one of the basic efforts was raising crops to

keep people aliverdquo says Propagation Manager Ciersquona Schaefli

Now that growth rates have improved a farm store offers certi-

fied naturally-grown traditional native crops --- everything

from alfalfa beans and peas to corn meal and flour as well Orsquoo-

dham yellow watermelon big squash (Hal) and Irsquoitoi onions

The reintroduction of traditional native foods in schools and the

community as a whole ldquois about reintegration of cultural and

health benefits a return of the wonderful flavors of these tradi-

tional foods and part of a larger movement toward health and

wellnessrdquo says Chef Votto ldquoWersquore proud to be a part of this

reinvigorationrdquo $

But now anyone with a hunger for the traditional and tasty can

whet their appetite with contemporary Orsquoodham cuisine billed

as ldquotraditional delicious and healthyrdquo

In a menu as creative as the cuisine itself Monday through Fri-

day edible options include breakfast (Morning Dew) entrees

(Monsoons) side dishes (Whirlwinds) beverages (Flash

Floods) and daily specials (Cloud Bursts)

Cafeacute Manager Brian Hendricks will point out the cafeacutersquos mantra

that ldquoeach dish contains at least one traditional Tohono Orsquoo-

dham food such as cholla buds protein-rich tepary beans or

saguaro fruit syrup Sometimes we prepare them as our people

have for generations and sometimes they are served in new

waysrdquo

The flavors of the desert are not only rich and delicious de-

signed to excite and satisfy the palette traditional foods are also

healthy Mesquite flour olive oil and the sweet syrup of agave

are used to help regulate blood sugar levels and manage diabe-

tes

Taking advantage of historic and currently cultivated possibili-

ties such as sweet Indian corn beans lentils squash and mel-

ons as well as beans from the mesquite tree and fruits off the

saguaro cactus menus are subject to change

Aside from standard items like tepary bean and short rib stew

hummus made from tepary beans or prickly pear chicken

wraps and glazed pork ribs the kitchen staff gets challenged as

seasons change and supplies vary ldquoPeople from all over the

world come to our cafeacute to try our unique foods knowing they

canrsquot find anything like this anywhere elserdquo says Hendricks

ldquoThe cholla bud (Ciolim) harvest takes place in the spring and

we will be featuring these in many preparations including the

ever-popular cholla bud citrus salad and our cholla bud pico de

gallordquo says Consulting Chef Mary Paganelli Votto ldquoBecause we

make every effort to showcase seasonal food options our week-

ly springtime specials may feature quiche pasta or sauteacutes that

all utilize the delicious cholla budsrdquo

For the uninitiated taste buds the rich in calcium fruit of the

cholla (more calcium in a 4-ounce serving than in a glass of

milk) is one of the earliest crops of a new season and offers a lot

of culinary versatility It can be dried pickled ground or fro-

zen and then added to salads stews salsas chiles and stir fry

Its taste has been likened to a cross between asparagus and

broccoli

The Desert Rain Cafeacute is located in the Tohono Plaza on Main Street in Sells Arizona

Their phone number is 5203834918 and their website is desertraincafecom

The cafeacute is open Monday through Friday from 630am to 3pm

30 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

TRIBAL NEWS

lthough spring doesnrsquot officially arrive until mid-

March the weather warms quickly in Arizona desert

country allowing Native American events to get un-

derway early Two such annual festivities are planned in Febru-

ary and March with a welcome mat out for visitors

The 24th annual World Championship Hoop Dance competition

will be held at Heard Museum in Phoenix on February 8-9

Starting with a Grand Entry procession on opening morning

and concluding with an awards presentation on the afternoon of

Day Two competitors will be hooping it up non-stop Hoop

dancing is story telling and whether or not the story is a capti-

vating one depends a lot on the talents of the storyteller and the

number of hoops put into play (anywhere from one to 50) But

itrsquos not the number of hoops involved that is impressive itrsquos

what the dancers do with them

A ldquoWe look for rhythm and timing and how well the dancers co-

ordinate with the drumrdquo says judge Victor Bob ldquoWe watch for

speed precision creativity and showmanship --- lots of things

going on simultaneously Things donrsquot have to be absolutely

perfect as long as the dance is completed all the hoops brought

into the competition are used nothing gets dropped and the

hoop forms donrsquot fall apart before the end of the songrdquo

Not only do judges look for the obvious they also consider the

intangibles like how well the crowd reacts to a particular per-

formerrsquos moves like those of last yearrsquos 6-year-old old Rito

Lopez (PimaApache) from Salt River Arizona Another crowd

favorite who proved that hoop dancing wasnrsquot just for the

younger crowd was Jones Benally (Navajo) an award-winning

performer now in his 90s who has been a hoop dancer for more

than 75 years

And Pow Wows By Lee Allen

World Championship Hoop Dance Competition at the Heard Museum

TRIBAL NEWS

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 31

The origin of hoop dancing varies according to whatever histor-

ical reference is consulted Some claim the people of Taos Pueb-

lo in New Mexico were the first to perform with dancers passing

through a 24-inch diameter circular willow hoop Others insist

the expressive performances began with the Anishinaabe cul-

ture in which the dancer became a counselor with the hoops

representing circles that return the responsibility of problems

back to their creator

Some indigenous peoples use hoop dancing as a part of healing

ceremonies designed to restore balance and harmony in the

world with holy men regarding the circles as sacred claiming

that visions may be seen within the hoops

The first World Hoop Dance Competition took place at the New

Mexico State Fair in 1991 with the venue moving to Heard Mu-

seum the following year ldquoThe event is a way to get up close and

personal with a truly unique Native American sportrdquo says

Debra Krol (XolonSalinan) ldquoThe rules are simple the dancers

accessible and with more than 70 performers coming from all

over the US and Canada you get to see a lot of different native

culturesrdquo

A few miles further down Interstate 10 and a month later mem-

bers of the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe San Xavier District will pre-

sent their 32nd annual Wak pow wow ldquoItrsquos always the second

weekend in March (this year March 8-9)rdquo says long-time pow

wow committee chairman Philbert Bailey Begun in 1982 as a

small social event to raise funds it has grown in popularity with

both participants and spectators and is now publicized as Tuc-

sonrsquos largest gathering of American Indians ldquoWe share some of

our cultural traditions with those who visit and donrsquot really care

how many people show up as long as they all have a good

timerdquo says Bailey ldquoOur pow wow is well attended by Native

Americans who live by and like to compete as well as non-

natives who want to find out a bit more about who we arerdquo

This yearrsquos event will begin with a Saturday morning audience

presentation of traditional dancing by San Xavier District danc-

ers followed by gourd dancing that leads up to a noon Grand

Entry procession The ever popular crowd pleaser of Tiny Tot

dancers (from those just able to walk to 5 years old) starts the

full day of pageantry that includes intertribal dances couples

exhibition teen elder and womenrsquos dancing ldquoWe looked at a

lot of other pow wows in the West to see how they were being

conducted and then we incorporated what we thought were the

best ideas into our own gathering which now offers a combina-

tion of pageantry fun and lots of dance competitionrdquo Bailey

says

Adding some uniqueness to this particular pow wow a Waila

band will kick off the second day of performances Competition

offers cash prizes for the top three performers in each category

with prize amounts being determined by gate revenue ldquoSome

dancers travel the pow wow circuit and compete as their way of

earning a livingrdquo Bailey says Other events on Day Two involve

two-step team and hoop dancing

A variety of food booths are located between the parking lot

and the pow wow grounds at Mission San Xavier Del Bac

[White Dove of the Desert] and the sights and smells of mes-

quite fires cooking Indian tacos red and green chili burros and

several versions of fry bread are hard to pass by

ldquoNobody needs to go away hungryrdquo Bailey says ldquoIn addition

to things to eat Indian vendors will be selling jewelry bead-

work drums kachina dolls painted art T-shirts --- all authentic

hand-made Indian crafts not stuff made in Chinardquo One of the

most popular attractions for kids is the chance to get their faces

painted

Once the dancing dust has settled Bailey and his committee

members will take a break until the fall when theyrsquoll start plan-

ning for an even bigger 2015 event --- always on the second

weekend in March

More information on the February 8-9 Phoenix hoop dancing

can be found online at heardorghoop Additional details on the

March 8-9 Tucson Wak pow wow can be found on their website

at waknetorg $

Heard Museum located at 2301 N Central Avenue Phoenix

Baskets and other Indian crafts for sale at the Wak pow wow

32 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO GOLF

Apache Stronghold

he Apache Stronghold Golf Club located at Apache Gold Casi-

no Resort near Globe Arizona is an 18-hole par 72 high desert

golf course with a USGA rating of 746 and a USGA slope of

145 Opened in 1999 the 7519 yard-long course was designed by Tom

Doak and challenges golfers with natural features including desert

washes rolling topography and natural rugged bunkers The moun-

tain and desert vistas are panoramic and unspoiled At 3200 feet in

elevation the golfing experience is cooler than nearby Phoenix and

Tucson during the summer months and mild during the winter season

With five sets of tees to choose from this memorable course accommo-

dates serious to casual golfers The property also includes a driving

range and clubhouse

T

Superb Golf in the High Desert

CASINO GOLF

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 33

Apache Gold Casino Resort is currently offering a Golf amp

Game Package that lets you bring a non-golfer along for the

fun The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold

Best Western one round of golf at Apache Stronghold Golf

Club including a cart and range balls plus $10 promotional

credits for two for slot play at Apache Gold Casino In ad-

dition guests will receive two breakfast lunch and dinner

vouchers at Apache Grill and two drink coupons Weekday

rates start at $140 and weekends (and holidays) start at

$160

A second package available is their Golferrsquos Stay amp Play

Package where players can tee up at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club and then hit the jackpot at Apache Gold Casino

The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold Best

Western one round of golf per golfer at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club including cart and range balls $10 promotional

credits for slot play at Apache Gold Casino Each golfer

receives breakfast lunch and dinner vouchers at Apache

Grill and a drink coupon

Single occupancy weekday rates start at $110 with week-

ends and holidays at $130 Double occupancy weekday

rates are $176 and $196 on weekends and holidays Call

800APACHE8 or visit apache-gold-casinocom for more

information $

The Fourteenth Green At Apache Stronghold

The View From The Fifteenth Tee At Apache Stronghold

34 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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36 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

LAUGHLIN NEVADA News

herersquos a lot going on at Harrahs Laughlin with definitely

something for everyone Dirk Arthur continues his suc-

cessful run at Harrahrsquos with his Wild Magic show February 4

through March 9 in the Fiesta Showroom Shows are every night

except Mondays Defending the Caveman returns to the Fiesta

Showroom March 29 through April 20 This is one comedy

show you donrsquot want to miss On April 26 yoursquoll want to catch

Los Lobos amp Los Lonely Boys With tickets starting at $24 yoursquoll

be sure to have an evening of great entertainment from two

great performers for one low price On June 14 funny man Jeff

Dunham arrives with his

Disorderly Conduct Tour for

a night of laughs

Harrahrsquos Laughlin is also

hosting a big $20000 Poker

Tournament that is open to

the public the weekend of

March 14-16 The winner

receives a $10000 WSOP

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entry fee is $200 and room

rates start at only $59 per night with the buy-in

Every Sunday in March through April 20 Harrahrsquos Laughlin

presents Wheel of Fortune Super Spin Sundays Players have a

one in five chance of winning a prize including free slot play

reward credits dining credits or a gift

Did you know that Harrahs Laughlin is

home to plenty of Top Sizzling Slots Not

only did they recently install over 400

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over $9 million every month So the next

time you visit if you are a fan of video

poker make sure to play the IGT Multi-

Denomination Triple PlayFive PlayTen

Play machines in the High Limit room or the

Video Poker Area If you prefer the slots

some of the hottest games on their floor

are Aristocratrsquos Buffalo Stampede near

the South Tower Aristocratrsquos Wonder 4

near the Beach Cafeacute and Ballyrsquos Quick

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Harrahrsquos Laughlin Presents Entertainment Promotions amp Top Sizzling Slots

T

News LAUGHLIN NEVADA

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 37

ountry music icon and legend Willie Nelson returns to the

E Center Saturday March 29 for another extraordinary

concert Nelson is the creative genius behind historic recordings

like Crazy Hello Walls Red Headed Stranger and Stardust His

career has spanned six decades with a catalog of over 200 al-

bums Hes also earned every conceivable award and honor

bestowed upon a person in his profession In the last five years

alone he delivered ten new releases two of which received

Grammy nominations and a career-spanning box set He re-

leased his first novel and again headlined Farm Aid an event he

co-founded in 1985 all the while continuing to lobby against

horse slaughter and producing his own blend of biodiesel fuel

Nelson tours tirelessly climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III

(he rode his first two buses into the ground) taking his music

and fans on a seemingly endless journey to places that were

well worth the ride The concert starts at 730pm with tickets

starting at $45

C

WILLIE NELSON

amp FAMILY All American Country In The E Center

The Original Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters

The Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall

of Fame in 1987 with a string of big hits such as Charlie Brown Searchin

Youngblood Yakety Yak Little Egypt and many more Charlie Duncan joined Cornell

and became one of the Coasters Duncan carried on the tradition of vocal excel-

lence stage presence choreography and humor he shared with Gunter

The Legendary Monroe Powell amp The Platters Revue

The Platters were one of the top vocal groups of the 50s delivering smooth

stylized renditions of pop standards Their string of hits began in 1955 with Only

You and included four singles that reached 1 The Great Pretender My Prayer Twi-

light Time and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Monroe Powell is the best known lead singer

for the Platters for over 40 years

Bobby Hendrickrsquos Drifters

One of the great American doo-wop and RampBsoul vocal groups the Driftersrsquo

hits include There Goes My Baby Dance With Me This Magic Moment Save The

Last Dance For Me Some Kind Of Wonderful On Broadway Under The Boardwalk

Bobby Hendricks is the oldest surviving lead vocalist of the Drifters

Tickets are on sale at wwwedgewater-casinocom and at Edgewater Casino

Services $

Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters Monroe

Powell amp The Platters Revue Bobby

Hendrickrsquos Drifters E Center Dinner

Show set for February 28 March 1 amp

March 2 2014 Dinner will be served

at 6pm Nevada time Tickets starting

at just $55

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

38 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Apache Gold CasinomdashGlobe AZmdash8002722438

Cabaret Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands every weekend

Pavilion

Selena TributemdashMar 1

BlueWater CasinomdashParker AZmdash8882433360

Dig Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJsmdashDaily at 5pm

BlueWater Showroom

Leonardo da Vinci ExhibitionmdashNow-Apr 22

Kenny RogersmdashMar 22

Casino ArizonamdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom

Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)mdashFeb 7

Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)mdashFeb 21-22

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)mdashFeb 28-Mar 1

The Long Run Experience (The Eagles Tribute)mdashMar 7-8

Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)mdashMar 21-22

LAVation (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 28-29

The Arizona Room

Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country) - Mondays at 8pm

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashTuesdays at 6pm

Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashWednesdays at 6pm

Marley Taylor Band (Cover band)mdashSundays from 9pm to 1am

Casino Del SolmdashTucson AZmdash5208386506

Event Center

George LopezmdashFeb 14-15

Cliff Castle CasinomdashCamp Verde AZmdash8003817568

Dragonfly Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs

Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687

Events

Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm

La Vida Loca (Latin Music)mdashFr at 9pm

A variety of live music every Saturday night on the casino floor

Desert Diamond Casino ImdashTucson AZmdash8663329467

Monsoon Nightclub

Boots amp BeersmdashLive country music every Friday night

Noches CalientemdashSaturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music

Desert Diamond Casino IImdashSahuarita AZmdash8663329467

Sports Bar

Swinging TuesdaysmdashTuesdays 1ndash4pm

Karaoke NightmdashWednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden OldiesmdashThursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJsmdashFridays amp Saturdays

Diamond Center

Oh What A NightmdashFeb 8

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 22 (Rodeo Weekend)

Ron ldquoTater Saladrdquo WhitemdashMar 29

Doobie BrothersmdashApr 4

Gloria TrevimdashMay 3

Fort McDowell CasinomdashFort McDowell AZmdash8008433678

Mega Yard SalemdashFeb 22

Lucky 7 Saloon

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrahs Ak-Chin CasinomdashMaricopa AZmdash4808025000

The Lounge

Bella DonnamdashFeb 7 The HamptonsmdashFeb 8 B PlatinummdashFeb 14

The JJrsquosmdashFeb 15 Da VenturesmdashFeb 17 QuantummdashFeb 21 The

WalkensmdashFeb 22 Kenny CeteramdashFeb 28 Live DJmdashFeb31017amp24

Wild Wednesdays Noon to 4pm SwingtipsmdashFeb 5 Walkens

TriomdashFeb 12 Band Stand Shows 70rsquosmdashFeb 19 Western Fusion

TriomdashFeb 26

Hot Latin Nights 8pm to midnight on Thursdays fea tures Or-

chestra CalientemdashFeb 6 AzTexmdashFeb 20

Ladies Night on Monday nights

Hon-Dah CasinomdashPinetop AZmdash8009298744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom

Munday FundaymdashComedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home

of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once

in a while The east Tennessee native has an impressive track

record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the

country listener hes had six number one hits from his first

three albums from Watching You and These Are My People to

his most recent smashes Take A Back Road and Farmers

Daughter Through it all Rodney has always remained true to him-

self and constantly strives to evolve and find unique ways of

expressing himself through the music he puts out into the

world Though his new crop of songs has some edge and the

vocal energy may be amped up a notch Rodney is still the

same hardworking patriotic rock-solid country boy that fans

have grown to know and love since his debut with 2003s Hon-

esty Treena Parvello Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono Orsquoodham Gaming Enterprise said ldquoWersquore

very proud to once again partner with KIIM FM for a spectac-

ular rodeo weekend show Donrsquot miss Rodney Atkinsrsquo fantas-

tic Country soundrdquo

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

band will bring pop culture classics to life with their

authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

Paradise CasinomdashYuma AZmdash8887774946

Sharkyrsquos Bar amp Bites

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan CasinomdashWinterhaven CAmdash8777832426

Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

Legends In ConcertmdashFeb 19-23

George Thorogood amp The DestroyersmdashMar 1

Twin Arrows Navajo CasinomdashFlagstaff AZmdash8559468946

Featuring a variety of local regional amp headlining acts Call for info

Vee Quiva CasinomdashLaveen AZmdash8009464452

VQ Live

Featuring a variety of cover bands local amp regional acts Call for info

Event Center

JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

Little Joe y La FamiliamdashFeb 15

Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 15

Wild Horse Pass CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

The TemptationsmdashFeb 15-16

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

Vietnamese Lunar New Year ConcertDancemdashFeb 22

Yavapai CasinomdashPrescott AZmdash8007568744

Yavapai Cantina

Karaoke with Cruisinrsquo SusanmdashFr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

VIP players can participate In short Casino

Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

possible Thatrsquos certainly not a bad thing if

yoursquore thinking you want to participate in

after-hours bingo

Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

tained (what I believe to be) its most special

elementmdashits atmosphere The callers are just

as friendly as I remember The floor workers

are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

If you are like me and havenrsquot been in a

while trust me when I say yoursquore missing

out L8 Nite Bingo was always a blast but

now I can honestly say itrsquos better than ever

Visit casinoarizonacom for info on Casino

Arizonarsquos Bingo or call 4808507777 $

Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II

bullMusic DirectorOn-Air Host (3-7pm) for

KNRJ-FM 1011 The Beat

bullResident DJVJ for KTVK-3TV Friday 10am

bullHost of REDY Set Radio

bullOfficial Bum Squad DJ

bullDJ Vatican Member

bullFor more information on Ramses Ja visit his

website at ramsesjacom

L8 Nite Bingo Casino Arizona with host Corina

Corina DJing at KOOL 945 FM

Corina Hosting at L8 Nite Bingo

Corina amp DJ Kenji at Casino Arizonarsquos

L8 Nite Bingo Theme Nights

HOT DEALS Giveaways

42 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

3 Great Ways To Win

The packages are valid for any of the Renaissance Festivalrsquos

dates February 8-9 15-17 22-23 March 1-2 8-9 15-16 22-23

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By joining our community on Facebook yoursquoll be the first to

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Ask The Experts Magazine Giveaway

January 1 through December 31 2014

Monthly Drawings

Do you have a question for our staff of casino gaming industry

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(Complete rules for both giveaways available at azgamingguidecom)

o date we have given away well over $10000 in prizes

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January 1 through December 31 2014

Monthly Drawings

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Congratulations to our past winners of the lsquoBreak Away From

The Big Cityrsquo Giveaway

Sava S (Mesa) Kimberly D (Chino Valley) Sara H (Gilbert)

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and Mary Z (Safford)

Renaissance Tickets Facebook Giveaway

February 1 through February 28

Weekly Drawings

We are giving away 20 sets of four Renaissance Festival adult

admissions and a VIP parking pass every week (valued at $100)

T

44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

L I X R S L I T H N L U R U

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D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

L N V R D U S E E L A H O R

I C O E T N B H S F A C I I

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I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4AM Sunday to 4AM Monday

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01 Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy 70 5 mi E of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 619 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02 BlueWater Resort amp Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 523 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03 Buckyrsquos Casino 1500 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 309 Y Y Y

04 Casino Arizona 101 amp McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 919 Y Y Y

05 Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 1085 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298

07 Cliff Castle Casino amp Hotel I-17 Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y

08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

09 Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S Nogales Hwy Tucson 866-332-9467 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

10 Desert Diamond Casino II I-19 Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 685 Y

11 Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy 86 Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 55

12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

24 Yavapai Casino 1505 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 244 Y

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Sudoku Solution

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azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 21

GAMING NEWS

San Carlos Apache Tribe Doubles Down

On New Casino

he San Carlos Apache Tribe owners and operators of

Apache Gold Casino Resort near Globe Arizona are

planning to add a second casino to their collection of

tribal enterprises The proposed new casino will be located on

the San Carlos Reservation in the Aravaipa area on Arizona

Highway 77 at mile marker 127 roughly two miles south of

Dudleyville Arizona The location is at the southernmost part

of the San Carlos Reservation and is approximately 65 miles

north of downtown Tucson and 100 miles southeast of down-

town Phoenix

T Plans for the new Apache Sky Casino on the 230 acre site now

include the construction of a 25 to 30 thousand square foot tem-

porary facility housing about 500 slots 12 card tables 6 poker

tables a restaurant and a lounge Projections forecast the new

casino will generate about 200 construction jobs and around 500

permanent jobs once the facility opens for business The San

Carlos Apache Tribe is looking forward to bringing another

gaming facility to the Arizona community and expects to break

ground in May of 2014 The Apache Sky Casino should be ready

to open in March of 2015 $

22 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

GAMING NEWS

overnor Jan Brewer appointed Daniel H Bergin as

the new Director of the Arizona Department of

Gaming on December 11 2013 ldquoIn addition to a

strong understanding of Arizona gaming issues Mr

Bergin brings an extensive legal background in both state and

private practicerdquo said Governor Brewer ldquoHis service as Interim

Director has made for a smooth and effective transition within

the Department and I am confident he will successfully contin-

ue to carry out the agencyrsquos dutiesrdquo

Mr Bergin has been with the Department of Gaming since 2009

acting as Interim Director since September 2013 He previously

served as Deputy Director where he managed the Administra-

tion and Compliance Division In that role he supervised divi-

sion managers and supervisors oversaw the Departmentrsquos

budgeting accounting human resources IT and gaming com-

pliance matters developed and submitted the Departmentrsquos

yearly budget strategic plan and appropriation requests

among other responsibilities

As Agency Counsel for the Department of Gaming Mr Bergin

was responsible for general agency legal research advice and

representation on issues concerning the Arizona Tribal-State

Compact Arizona gaming laws employment related matters

general litigation and more

Prior to joining the Department of Gaming Mr Bergin served

as the Associate General Counsel for Arizona State University

(2004-2009) Assistant Attorney General for the Administrative

LawCivil Division (1995-2004) Assistant General Counsel for

First Interstate Bank of Arizona (1992-1995) and Associate

Attorney for Tarkington OrsquoConnor amp OrsquoNeill (1991-1992) and

Jennings Strouss amp Salmon (1988-1991)

Daniel Bergin has been licensed to practice law in the State of

Arizona since 1988 He graduated from Arizona State Universi-

ty College of Law (1988) and received a Bachelor of Science in

Business Administration (Finance and Banking) (1985)

Mr Bergin replaces outgoing Director Mark Brnovich who left

in September 2013 $

G

Daniel Bergin Is Appointed New Gaming Director By Governor Jan Brewer

ARIZONA LOTTERY Winners

24 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Cindy Esquer

Sal

Lo

Bra

cco

$50000 Money Multiplier Bonus $52000 Weekly Winnings

Mar

y Ja

ne

Rap

pley

ea

hen the Lottery vending machine would not accept the

selection slip he tried to put into its slot Sal Lo Bracco

asked the clerk to refund the $5 hersquod put into the machine The

clerk informed him that the machine does not give refunds So

Sal went back to the machine and randomly selected a $5 Mon-

ey Multiplier Bonus Scratchers His wife was mad at him because she

plays all the time and she wanted him to buy her favorite game

Sal scratched the ticket at home and couldnrsquot believe it when the

$50000 amount was revealed He said ldquoItrsquos probably a good

thing I didnrsquot scratch it in the store Irsquom sure after seeing how

much Irsquod won I probably would have been in a complete state

of shockrdquo Because he wanted to be reassured the ticket was a

winner he called the Lottery office to be sure he had played it

correctly He had

The timing of this win is great He recently quit his job to start a

small manufacturing company and this money will be put into

the new business

The winning ticket was purchased at Fryrsquos Marketplace 3949 E

Chandler Blvd Phoenix

W sing significant family dates Mary Jane Rappleyea of

Phoenix has regularly purchased two lines for each of the

Weekly Winnings drawings For some unknown reason shersquod never

bothered to purchase it previously although she purchased all

of the other Arizona Lottery draw games She finally decided to

make the game ldquopart of the family of games I playrdquo

When Mary checked her numbers against those listed in the

newspaper she very calmly walked into her husbandrsquos office

pointed to the newspaper then to the ticket she was holding

and asked him to check the numbers He checked them and

said ldquoIt looks as though you have a winning ticketrdquo At that

point Mary signed the back of the ticket and had him take it to

the store to confirm she was indeed a $52000 winner

Mary has already told her family and as her husband said ldquothe

immediate worldrdquo The couple plan to share some of their win-

nings with their family fix a few things around the house and

save the rest

The winning ticket was purchased at a retailer at 1605 E Bell

Road Phoenix

U

$50000 Coffee Break Crossword ndrew Watson a Surprise resident was relieved when he

discovered his $50000 win on Coffee Break Crossword He

always purchases his Scratchers and The Pick tickets at the same

store and plans on giving the clerk that sold him the winning

ticket a nice tip

Before he was certain of his win he wrote down all the words

he thought hersquod matched and compared them to the ticket

Then he took a picture of the ticket with his phone and sent it to

his fianceacute She texted back ldquoUnrealrdquo In addition to paying bills

hersquoll be getting married in March and wants to put a down pay-

ment on a house

The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K 11339 W Bell

Rd Surprise $

A

An

drew

Wat

son

For more information on the Arizona Lottery please visit their website at wwwarizonalotterycom For winning numbers call (480) 829-7425 in Phoenix or (520)

325-9141 in Tucson All other areas in Arizona call 1-800-499-3798

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 25

For more information on the Arizona Lottery visit their website at arizonalotterycom

For the winning numbers call 4808297425 in Phoenix or 5203259141 in Tucson All

other areas in Arizona call 18004993798

Hints amp Tips ARIZONA LOTTERY

f you purchase a Lucky Life Scratcher from the Arizona

Lottery in the near future absolutely donrsquot throw it away if it

wasnrsquot a winner

The Arizona Lottery is once again adding value to all losing

Scratchers by hosting four Lucky Life Second Chance drawings

In essence a losing ticket can still turn into a winner if players

register their non-winning Lucky Life Scratchers online

Players can visit azlotteryplayerscirclecomluckylife and click

on the ldquoRegistrationLoginrdquo link Once the seventeen digit al-

phanumeric code on the ticket is entered players are registered

for all four of the second chance drawings Regardless if itrsquos a

$1 $2 $5 or $10 Lucky Life Scratcher there are four drawings

for each one of the games

All entries must be performed online and players need to be

aware that they can enter more than one non-winning Scratcher

but are only eligible to win one prize per drawing per game So

to increase your chances of winning register for the drawing $

I Drawing Date Game Prizes

May 15 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

October 16 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

March 19 2015 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

To Be Determined $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$500 1-$2500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$10000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$50000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$100000

Maximize The Chances Of Winning Play The Lucky Life Second Chance Drawing

26 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

on-Dah Resort-Casino and Conference Center is set to

host their 12th annual White Mountains Winter

Games 2014 that includes Sled Dog Races and Winter-

Fest during the last weekend in February The Sled Dog Races

start at Sunrise Ski Resort on Saturday morning at 9am with the

Finals held on Sunday at 9am as well After the Finals the Kids

Races will be held WinterFest begins at Noon on Saturday and

includes a Chili amp Salsa Cook-off the White Mountain Dog

Show the Dog Weight Pull Competition live music by Apache

Spirit food (Indian tacos) beverages vendors Phoenix area

radio personality Dave Pratt as the event MC and much more

This celebration of Winter is not to be missed and is well worth

the weekend trip into the White Mountainsmdashespecially because

the Slot Department at Hon-Dah casino has been working hard

to get a large number of brand new slot machines up and run-

ning before Winter Games 2014 heats up This is the second

large influx of new slots to Hon-Dah in a short amount of time

So get your bankrolls ready and plan your next road trip up to

Hon-Dah in the White Mountains to play all the hot new slots

The brand new games are from four different slot manufactur-

ers including Bally IGT Konami and WMS so you wonrsquot worry

about a lack of diversity Players can choose from entertaining

games like Back to the Future or Footloose by IGT or get down

to business with Ballyrsquos numerous Quick Hit games Konamirsquos

China Shores series or one of our personal favorites WMSrsquo Mr

Hydersquos Wild Ride

When you put everything together Hon-Dah is ready for some

serious slot action before during and after Winter Games 2014

Instead of trying to discuss every slot they installed we thought

wersquod look at the long list of new slots we obtained and tell you

which games wersquod definitely play as soon as we walked

through the doors The entire list of new games is on the next

page but we felt it was important to highlight three games as

our standouts based on our research and our own personal ex-

periences Our top three ldquoMust Playrdquo games from the list of new

slots at Hon-Dah are Quick Hit China Shores and Mr Hydersquos

Wild Ride

H

By Lana Hartmann

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 27

Any Quick Hits by Bally

Great bonus hit frequency It is

very easy to hit a bonus with a

small bankroll The free games

are great Plus the multi-level

progressive with the Quick Hit

symbols is a fantastic add-on to

the game The lower jackpots

hit often and it is not uncom-

mon to hit jackpots and bonus-

es back to back Remember the

only way to win any of the

jackpots is to play max bet so

if thatrsquos not your style try a

different game Play these slots

at max bet only or move on to

something else

Mr Hydersquos Wild Ride by WMS

This game grows on all of us

more and more every time we

play it When you get 4 bonus

symbols on the first reel the

remaining reels re-spin for

additional bonus symbols You

need 5 bonus symbols to trig-

ger but you can get up to 20

symbols on screen for up to 60

free games The free games

allow the bonus symbols to not

only lock but add one free spin

and turn wild for the remain-

ing free games There are some

great bonus wins to be made

on this game and you donrsquot

wait long for a bonus either

Any China Shores by Konami

OK we all know how popular

this brand of Konami game is

so it comes as no surprise that

we chose this slot as one of our

favorites right You have to

try these games several times

to truly understand what all of

the fuss is about But when you

see players routinely hitting

hundreds of free games and

walking away from a bonus

with several hundred dollars

with wagers that are less than a

dollar yoursquoll get it too Be pre-

pared to walk away from this

slot if it isnrsquot treating you right

because itrsquos very volatile Try a

bit of your bankroll to see if the

machine is ldquohotrdquo and if itrsquos not

move on $

The Master List

Bally Technologies

Fast Hits Double Gold Gauchos Gold Gold

Rush Hidden Paradise Hot Hot Habanero

Quick Hit Black Gold Free Game Fever Quick

Hit Platinum Triple Blazing 7s Quick Hit Tri-

ple Blazing 7rsquos Free Game Fever Royal Eagle

Run with the Pack Takes the Cake Temple of

Mystery Texas Dice Wild Encounters Wild

Stripes

IGT

Back To The Future Black Orchid Candy Bars

Cats and Dogs Diamond of Athens Fast Hits

Triple Double Hot Peppers Fast Hits Triple Dia-

monds Footloose Goddess of Desire Goddess of

Gold Gold Bar 7s Hot Roll Super Times Pay

Hot Roll Triple Double Diamond Hotsy Totsy

Huevocartoon In Bloom Lady Swan Lovely

Outlaws Lucky Horse Pets Splitting Hares Su-

matran Storm Vanishing Act Woolly Mammoth

Konami Gaming

China Mystery China Shores China Shores 4-5

China Shores Boosted Dragons Law Dynasty of

Gold Glittering Pyramids Jumpinrsquo Jalapenos

Lion Festival Mystical Ruins Rawhide Bonus

Ladies Solstice Celebration Sparkling Twilight

Treasure Voyage Wealth of the Orient

WMS Gaming

Bier Haus Black Knight II Colossal Wizards

Country Girl Enchanted Darkness Exotic Treas-

ures Fallen Angels Fire Island Fire Queen a

Double Money Burst Great Tutankhamens

Mysteries Hercules Mr Hydes Wild Ride

Mystical Bayou Napoleon amp Josephine Nep-

tunes Quest a Double Money Burst Nile Lotus

Pirate Ship Queen of the Wild Towers of the

Temple Treasures of Machu Picchu

CASINO DINING

28 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

ining in the desert encompasses all manner of cuisine ranging from Five Star

to Fast Food with a growing trend toward traditional tastes To satisfy the

latter the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe offers its Desert Rain Cafeacute in Sells

Orsquoodham history is replete with references to seasonal farming that took advantage of

Southern Arizonarsquos generally sparse rainfall ldquoIrsquoitoi Elder Brother of Tohono Orsquoodham

legend provided everything the Desert People needed to survive including a wide varie-

ty of wild and cultivated foodsrdquo according to the cafeacute webpage ldquoThese foods and food

traditions have sustained the Orsquoodham people and culture for countless generationsrdquo

Recognizing 21st century status a Yes magazine article by Gabriel Thompson put it this

way ldquoThe destruction of the Orsquoodham food system wasnrsquot only about food it was about

culture --- exchanging a local diet for an existence reliant on processed food Millennia of

food independence became dependence in a matter of decadesrdquo

D

By Lee Allen

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 29

CASINO DINING

Cholla buds from the buckhorn staghorn and pencil cacti will

run their course before being replaced by the June fruiting of

the giant saguaro to make jams jellies and even wine and in its

own turn the deep red juicy-sweet fruits of the prickly pear

which will show up in August Just one example of the seasonal

rotation of traditional edibles found in the desert --- and at the

Desert Rain Cafeacute

So now you know whatrsquos cooking --- but where did it come

from Thatrsquos where TOCA the non-profit Tohono Orsquoodham

Community Action program comes in as sponsor of the New

Generation of Tohono Orsquoodham Farmers effort launched in

2011 TOCA manages both ends of the food chainhellipgrowing

crops in the field that end up at the Desert Rain Cafeacute

For the Orsquoodham probably the most famous of the Three Sisters

combination of cornsquashbeans would be the bean specifi-

cally the tepary (bawi) indigenous to the Sonoran Desert in

Arizona The staple of the Orsquoodham diet is heat resistant needs

little water to grow and does well in concert with other culti-

vated drought-resistant crops like 60-day corn None-the-less

despite their dependence on the tepary cultivation waned In

less than a century the nearly food self-sufficient Orsquoodham

went from an annual 1frac12 million pounds of beans to a miserly

few hundred pounds and fields began to lay fallow

Until TOCA stepped in to begin replanting traditional crops

with seeds provided by Native SeedsSEARCH a Tucson-based

seed bank Today a 125-acre farm exists near the USMexico

border harvesting tons of beans and corn as well as squash and

melon supporting TOCArsquos message that when respected and

cultivated land considered sacred can create healthy traditional

foodstuffs

A smaller grow-out farm south of Mission San Xavier Del Bac is

run by the San Xavier Cooperative Association ldquoWhen the farm

originally began one of the basic efforts was raising crops to

keep people aliverdquo says Propagation Manager Ciersquona Schaefli

Now that growth rates have improved a farm store offers certi-

fied naturally-grown traditional native crops --- everything

from alfalfa beans and peas to corn meal and flour as well Orsquoo-

dham yellow watermelon big squash (Hal) and Irsquoitoi onions

The reintroduction of traditional native foods in schools and the

community as a whole ldquois about reintegration of cultural and

health benefits a return of the wonderful flavors of these tradi-

tional foods and part of a larger movement toward health and

wellnessrdquo says Chef Votto ldquoWersquore proud to be a part of this

reinvigorationrdquo $

But now anyone with a hunger for the traditional and tasty can

whet their appetite with contemporary Orsquoodham cuisine billed

as ldquotraditional delicious and healthyrdquo

In a menu as creative as the cuisine itself Monday through Fri-

day edible options include breakfast (Morning Dew) entrees

(Monsoons) side dishes (Whirlwinds) beverages (Flash

Floods) and daily specials (Cloud Bursts)

Cafeacute Manager Brian Hendricks will point out the cafeacutersquos mantra

that ldquoeach dish contains at least one traditional Tohono Orsquoo-

dham food such as cholla buds protein-rich tepary beans or

saguaro fruit syrup Sometimes we prepare them as our people

have for generations and sometimes they are served in new

waysrdquo

The flavors of the desert are not only rich and delicious de-

signed to excite and satisfy the palette traditional foods are also

healthy Mesquite flour olive oil and the sweet syrup of agave

are used to help regulate blood sugar levels and manage diabe-

tes

Taking advantage of historic and currently cultivated possibili-

ties such as sweet Indian corn beans lentils squash and mel-

ons as well as beans from the mesquite tree and fruits off the

saguaro cactus menus are subject to change

Aside from standard items like tepary bean and short rib stew

hummus made from tepary beans or prickly pear chicken

wraps and glazed pork ribs the kitchen staff gets challenged as

seasons change and supplies vary ldquoPeople from all over the

world come to our cafeacute to try our unique foods knowing they

canrsquot find anything like this anywhere elserdquo says Hendricks

ldquoThe cholla bud (Ciolim) harvest takes place in the spring and

we will be featuring these in many preparations including the

ever-popular cholla bud citrus salad and our cholla bud pico de

gallordquo says Consulting Chef Mary Paganelli Votto ldquoBecause we

make every effort to showcase seasonal food options our week-

ly springtime specials may feature quiche pasta or sauteacutes that

all utilize the delicious cholla budsrdquo

For the uninitiated taste buds the rich in calcium fruit of the

cholla (more calcium in a 4-ounce serving than in a glass of

milk) is one of the earliest crops of a new season and offers a lot

of culinary versatility It can be dried pickled ground or fro-

zen and then added to salads stews salsas chiles and stir fry

Its taste has been likened to a cross between asparagus and

broccoli

The Desert Rain Cafeacute is located in the Tohono Plaza on Main Street in Sells Arizona

Their phone number is 5203834918 and their website is desertraincafecom

The cafeacute is open Monday through Friday from 630am to 3pm

30 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

TRIBAL NEWS

lthough spring doesnrsquot officially arrive until mid-

March the weather warms quickly in Arizona desert

country allowing Native American events to get un-

derway early Two such annual festivities are planned in Febru-

ary and March with a welcome mat out for visitors

The 24th annual World Championship Hoop Dance competition

will be held at Heard Museum in Phoenix on February 8-9

Starting with a Grand Entry procession on opening morning

and concluding with an awards presentation on the afternoon of

Day Two competitors will be hooping it up non-stop Hoop

dancing is story telling and whether or not the story is a capti-

vating one depends a lot on the talents of the storyteller and the

number of hoops put into play (anywhere from one to 50) But

itrsquos not the number of hoops involved that is impressive itrsquos

what the dancers do with them

A ldquoWe look for rhythm and timing and how well the dancers co-

ordinate with the drumrdquo says judge Victor Bob ldquoWe watch for

speed precision creativity and showmanship --- lots of things

going on simultaneously Things donrsquot have to be absolutely

perfect as long as the dance is completed all the hoops brought

into the competition are used nothing gets dropped and the

hoop forms donrsquot fall apart before the end of the songrdquo

Not only do judges look for the obvious they also consider the

intangibles like how well the crowd reacts to a particular per-

formerrsquos moves like those of last yearrsquos 6-year-old old Rito

Lopez (PimaApache) from Salt River Arizona Another crowd

favorite who proved that hoop dancing wasnrsquot just for the

younger crowd was Jones Benally (Navajo) an award-winning

performer now in his 90s who has been a hoop dancer for more

than 75 years

And Pow Wows By Lee Allen

World Championship Hoop Dance Competition at the Heard Museum

TRIBAL NEWS

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 31

The origin of hoop dancing varies according to whatever histor-

ical reference is consulted Some claim the people of Taos Pueb-

lo in New Mexico were the first to perform with dancers passing

through a 24-inch diameter circular willow hoop Others insist

the expressive performances began with the Anishinaabe cul-

ture in which the dancer became a counselor with the hoops

representing circles that return the responsibility of problems

back to their creator

Some indigenous peoples use hoop dancing as a part of healing

ceremonies designed to restore balance and harmony in the

world with holy men regarding the circles as sacred claiming

that visions may be seen within the hoops

The first World Hoop Dance Competition took place at the New

Mexico State Fair in 1991 with the venue moving to Heard Mu-

seum the following year ldquoThe event is a way to get up close and

personal with a truly unique Native American sportrdquo says

Debra Krol (XolonSalinan) ldquoThe rules are simple the dancers

accessible and with more than 70 performers coming from all

over the US and Canada you get to see a lot of different native

culturesrdquo

A few miles further down Interstate 10 and a month later mem-

bers of the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe San Xavier District will pre-

sent their 32nd annual Wak pow wow ldquoItrsquos always the second

weekend in March (this year March 8-9)rdquo says long-time pow

wow committee chairman Philbert Bailey Begun in 1982 as a

small social event to raise funds it has grown in popularity with

both participants and spectators and is now publicized as Tuc-

sonrsquos largest gathering of American Indians ldquoWe share some of

our cultural traditions with those who visit and donrsquot really care

how many people show up as long as they all have a good

timerdquo says Bailey ldquoOur pow wow is well attended by Native

Americans who live by and like to compete as well as non-

natives who want to find out a bit more about who we arerdquo

This yearrsquos event will begin with a Saturday morning audience

presentation of traditional dancing by San Xavier District danc-

ers followed by gourd dancing that leads up to a noon Grand

Entry procession The ever popular crowd pleaser of Tiny Tot

dancers (from those just able to walk to 5 years old) starts the

full day of pageantry that includes intertribal dances couples

exhibition teen elder and womenrsquos dancing ldquoWe looked at a

lot of other pow wows in the West to see how they were being

conducted and then we incorporated what we thought were the

best ideas into our own gathering which now offers a combina-

tion of pageantry fun and lots of dance competitionrdquo Bailey

says

Adding some uniqueness to this particular pow wow a Waila

band will kick off the second day of performances Competition

offers cash prizes for the top three performers in each category

with prize amounts being determined by gate revenue ldquoSome

dancers travel the pow wow circuit and compete as their way of

earning a livingrdquo Bailey says Other events on Day Two involve

two-step team and hoop dancing

A variety of food booths are located between the parking lot

and the pow wow grounds at Mission San Xavier Del Bac

[White Dove of the Desert] and the sights and smells of mes-

quite fires cooking Indian tacos red and green chili burros and

several versions of fry bread are hard to pass by

ldquoNobody needs to go away hungryrdquo Bailey says ldquoIn addition

to things to eat Indian vendors will be selling jewelry bead-

work drums kachina dolls painted art T-shirts --- all authentic

hand-made Indian crafts not stuff made in Chinardquo One of the

most popular attractions for kids is the chance to get their faces

painted

Once the dancing dust has settled Bailey and his committee

members will take a break until the fall when theyrsquoll start plan-

ning for an even bigger 2015 event --- always on the second

weekend in March

More information on the February 8-9 Phoenix hoop dancing

can be found online at heardorghoop Additional details on the

March 8-9 Tucson Wak pow wow can be found on their website

at waknetorg $

Heard Museum located at 2301 N Central Avenue Phoenix

Baskets and other Indian crafts for sale at the Wak pow wow

32 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO GOLF

Apache Stronghold

he Apache Stronghold Golf Club located at Apache Gold Casi-

no Resort near Globe Arizona is an 18-hole par 72 high desert

golf course with a USGA rating of 746 and a USGA slope of

145 Opened in 1999 the 7519 yard-long course was designed by Tom

Doak and challenges golfers with natural features including desert

washes rolling topography and natural rugged bunkers The moun-

tain and desert vistas are panoramic and unspoiled At 3200 feet in

elevation the golfing experience is cooler than nearby Phoenix and

Tucson during the summer months and mild during the winter season

With five sets of tees to choose from this memorable course accommo-

dates serious to casual golfers The property also includes a driving

range and clubhouse

T

Superb Golf in the High Desert

CASINO GOLF

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 33

Apache Gold Casino Resort is currently offering a Golf amp

Game Package that lets you bring a non-golfer along for the

fun The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold

Best Western one round of golf at Apache Stronghold Golf

Club including a cart and range balls plus $10 promotional

credits for two for slot play at Apache Gold Casino In ad-

dition guests will receive two breakfast lunch and dinner

vouchers at Apache Grill and two drink coupons Weekday

rates start at $140 and weekends (and holidays) start at

$160

A second package available is their Golferrsquos Stay amp Play

Package where players can tee up at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club and then hit the jackpot at Apache Gold Casino

The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold Best

Western one round of golf per golfer at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club including cart and range balls $10 promotional

credits for slot play at Apache Gold Casino Each golfer

receives breakfast lunch and dinner vouchers at Apache

Grill and a drink coupon

Single occupancy weekday rates start at $110 with week-

ends and holidays at $130 Double occupancy weekday

rates are $176 and $196 on weekends and holidays Call

800APACHE8 or visit apache-gold-casinocom for more

information $

The Fourteenth Green At Apache Stronghold

The View From The Fifteenth Tee At Apache Stronghold

34 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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sure to check out the video poker amp

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Harrahrsquos Laughlin

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900+ slots no smoking slot area

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games craps roulette poker room

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Golden Nugget Laughlin

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updates please email editorazgamingguidecom The Nevada Gaming Control Board

publishes statistics on casino gaming activity in Nevada according to their statersquos gaming

regulations The most current data for Laughlin at press time is from three months prior

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1000+ slots blackjack table games

craps roulette and a sports book

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the Poolside Cafeacute and enjoy the food

River Palms Resort Casino

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550+ slots bingo blackjack table

games craps roulette sports book

Donrsquot miss the view of the river from

Dennyrsquos

Slots Hold Tables Hold

Loose Megabucks 097 Blackjack 21 1597

$1 373 Craps 1819

25cent 441 Roulette 2123

Multi-Denom 523 Other Table Games 2509

$5 566 Let It Ride 2650

5cent 582 Pai Gow Poker 2854

1cent 993 Three Card Poker 3323

Tight $25 1101

Other Hold Win Amount Dollars

Loose Sports Pools 458 Slots 287 mil

Race Books 1714 Tables 35 mil

Tight Live Keno 2578 Other 04 mil

Laughlinrsquos Gaming Statistics November 2013

36 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

LAUGHLIN NEVADA News

herersquos a lot going on at Harrahs Laughlin with definitely

something for everyone Dirk Arthur continues his suc-

cessful run at Harrahrsquos with his Wild Magic show February 4

through March 9 in the Fiesta Showroom Shows are every night

except Mondays Defending the Caveman returns to the Fiesta

Showroom March 29 through April 20 This is one comedy

show you donrsquot want to miss On April 26 yoursquoll want to catch

Los Lobos amp Los Lonely Boys With tickets starting at $24 yoursquoll

be sure to have an evening of great entertainment from two

great performers for one low price On June 14 funny man Jeff

Dunham arrives with his

Disorderly Conduct Tour for

a night of laughs

Harrahrsquos Laughlin is also

hosting a big $20000 Poker

Tournament that is open to

the public the weekend of

March 14-16 The winner

receives a $10000 WSOP

seat or $8000 in cash The

entry fee is $200 and room

rates start at only $59 per night with the buy-in

Every Sunday in March through April 20 Harrahrsquos Laughlin

presents Wheel of Fortune Super Spin Sundays Players have a

one in five chance of winning a prize including free slot play

reward credits dining credits or a gift

Did you know that Harrahs Laughlin is

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Play machines in the High Limit room or the

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some of the hottest games on their floor

are Aristocratrsquos Buffalo Stampede near

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near the Beach Cafeacute and Ballyrsquos Quick

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Harrahrsquos Laughlin Presents Entertainment Promotions amp Top Sizzling Slots

T

News LAUGHLIN NEVADA

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 37

ountry music icon and legend Willie Nelson returns to the

E Center Saturday March 29 for another extraordinary

concert Nelson is the creative genius behind historic recordings

like Crazy Hello Walls Red Headed Stranger and Stardust His

career has spanned six decades with a catalog of over 200 al-

bums Hes also earned every conceivable award and honor

bestowed upon a person in his profession In the last five years

alone he delivered ten new releases two of which received

Grammy nominations and a career-spanning box set He re-

leased his first novel and again headlined Farm Aid an event he

co-founded in 1985 all the while continuing to lobby against

horse slaughter and producing his own blend of biodiesel fuel

Nelson tours tirelessly climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III

(he rode his first two buses into the ground) taking his music

and fans on a seemingly endless journey to places that were

well worth the ride The concert starts at 730pm with tickets

starting at $45

C

WILLIE NELSON

amp FAMILY All American Country In The E Center

The Original Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters

The Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall

of Fame in 1987 with a string of big hits such as Charlie Brown Searchin

Youngblood Yakety Yak Little Egypt and many more Charlie Duncan joined Cornell

and became one of the Coasters Duncan carried on the tradition of vocal excel-

lence stage presence choreography and humor he shared with Gunter

The Legendary Monroe Powell amp The Platters Revue

The Platters were one of the top vocal groups of the 50s delivering smooth

stylized renditions of pop standards Their string of hits began in 1955 with Only

You and included four singles that reached 1 The Great Pretender My Prayer Twi-

light Time and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Monroe Powell is the best known lead singer

for the Platters for over 40 years

Bobby Hendrickrsquos Drifters

One of the great American doo-wop and RampBsoul vocal groups the Driftersrsquo

hits include There Goes My Baby Dance With Me This Magic Moment Save The

Last Dance For Me Some Kind Of Wonderful On Broadway Under The Boardwalk

Bobby Hendricks is the oldest surviving lead vocalist of the Drifters

Tickets are on sale at wwwedgewater-casinocom and at Edgewater Casino

Services $

Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters Monroe

Powell amp The Platters Revue Bobby

Hendrickrsquos Drifters E Center Dinner

Show set for February 28 March 1 amp

March 2 2014 Dinner will be served

at 6pm Nevada time Tickets starting

at just $55

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

38 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Apache Gold CasinomdashGlobe AZmdash8002722438

Cabaret Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands every weekend

Pavilion

Selena TributemdashMar 1

BlueWater CasinomdashParker AZmdash8882433360

Dig Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJsmdashDaily at 5pm

BlueWater Showroom

Leonardo da Vinci ExhibitionmdashNow-Apr 22

Kenny RogersmdashMar 22

Casino ArizonamdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom

Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)mdashFeb 7

Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)mdashFeb 21-22

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)mdashFeb 28-Mar 1

The Long Run Experience (The Eagles Tribute)mdashMar 7-8

Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)mdashMar 21-22

LAVation (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 28-29

The Arizona Room

Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country) - Mondays at 8pm

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashTuesdays at 6pm

Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashWednesdays at 6pm

Marley Taylor Band (Cover band)mdashSundays from 9pm to 1am

Casino Del SolmdashTucson AZmdash5208386506

Event Center

George LopezmdashFeb 14-15

Cliff Castle CasinomdashCamp Verde AZmdash8003817568

Dragonfly Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs

Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687

Events

Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm

La Vida Loca (Latin Music)mdashFr at 9pm

A variety of live music every Saturday night on the casino floor

Desert Diamond Casino ImdashTucson AZmdash8663329467

Monsoon Nightclub

Boots amp BeersmdashLive country music every Friday night

Noches CalientemdashSaturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music

Desert Diamond Casino IImdashSahuarita AZmdash8663329467

Sports Bar

Swinging TuesdaysmdashTuesdays 1ndash4pm

Karaoke NightmdashWednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden OldiesmdashThursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJsmdashFridays amp Saturdays

Diamond Center

Oh What A NightmdashFeb 8

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 22 (Rodeo Weekend)

Ron ldquoTater Saladrdquo WhitemdashMar 29

Doobie BrothersmdashApr 4

Gloria TrevimdashMay 3

Fort McDowell CasinomdashFort McDowell AZmdash8008433678

Mega Yard SalemdashFeb 22

Lucky 7 Saloon

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrahs Ak-Chin CasinomdashMaricopa AZmdash4808025000

The Lounge

Bella DonnamdashFeb 7 The HamptonsmdashFeb 8 B PlatinummdashFeb 14

The JJrsquosmdashFeb 15 Da VenturesmdashFeb 17 QuantummdashFeb 21 The

WalkensmdashFeb 22 Kenny CeteramdashFeb 28 Live DJmdashFeb31017amp24

Wild Wednesdays Noon to 4pm SwingtipsmdashFeb 5 Walkens

TriomdashFeb 12 Band Stand Shows 70rsquosmdashFeb 19 Western Fusion

TriomdashFeb 26

Hot Latin Nights 8pm to midnight on Thursdays fea tures Or-

chestra CalientemdashFeb 6 AzTexmdashFeb 20

Ladies Night on Monday nights

Hon-Dah CasinomdashPinetop AZmdash8009298744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom

Munday FundaymdashComedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home

of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once

in a while The east Tennessee native has an impressive track

record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the

country listener hes had six number one hits from his first

three albums from Watching You and These Are My People to

his most recent smashes Take A Back Road and Farmers

Daughter Through it all Rodney has always remained true to him-

self and constantly strives to evolve and find unique ways of

expressing himself through the music he puts out into the

world Though his new crop of songs has some edge and the

vocal energy may be amped up a notch Rodney is still the

same hardworking patriotic rock-solid country boy that fans

have grown to know and love since his debut with 2003s Hon-

esty Treena Parvello Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono Orsquoodham Gaming Enterprise said ldquoWersquore

very proud to once again partner with KIIM FM for a spectac-

ular rodeo weekend show Donrsquot miss Rodney Atkinsrsquo fantas-

tic Country soundrdquo

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

band will bring pop culture classics to life with their

authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

Paradise CasinomdashYuma AZmdash8887774946

Sharkyrsquos Bar amp Bites

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan CasinomdashWinterhaven CAmdash8777832426

Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

Legends In ConcertmdashFeb 19-23

George Thorogood amp The DestroyersmdashMar 1

Twin Arrows Navajo CasinomdashFlagstaff AZmdash8559468946

Featuring a variety of local regional amp headlining acts Call for info

Vee Quiva CasinomdashLaveen AZmdash8009464452

VQ Live

Featuring a variety of cover bands local amp regional acts Call for info

Event Center

JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

Little Joe y La FamiliamdashFeb 15

Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 15

Wild Horse Pass CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

The TemptationsmdashFeb 15-16

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

Vietnamese Lunar New Year ConcertDancemdashFeb 22

Yavapai CasinomdashPrescott AZmdash8007568744

Yavapai Cantina

Karaoke with Cruisinrsquo SusanmdashFr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

VIP players can participate In short Casino

Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

possible Thatrsquos certainly not a bad thing if

yoursquore thinking you want to participate in

after-hours bingo

Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

tained (what I believe to be) its most special

elementmdashits atmosphere The callers are just

as friendly as I remember The floor workers

are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

If you are like me and havenrsquot been in a

while trust me when I say yoursquore missing

out L8 Nite Bingo was always a blast but

now I can honestly say itrsquos better than ever

Visit casinoarizonacom for info on Casino

Arizonarsquos Bingo or call 4808507777 $

Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II

bullMusic DirectorOn-Air Host (3-7pm) for

KNRJ-FM 1011 The Beat

bullResident DJVJ for KTVK-3TV Friday 10am

bullHost of REDY Set Radio

bullOfficial Bum Squad DJ

bullDJ Vatican Member

bullFor more information on Ramses Ja visit his

website at ramsesjacom

L8 Nite Bingo Casino Arizona with host Corina

Corina DJing at KOOL 945 FM

Corina Hosting at L8 Nite Bingo

Corina amp DJ Kenji at Casino Arizonarsquos

L8 Nite Bingo Theme Nights

HOT DEALS Giveaways

42 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

3 Great Ways To Win

The packages are valid for any of the Renaissance Festivalrsquos

dates February 8-9 15-17 22-23 March 1-2 8-9 15-16 22-23

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By joining our community on Facebook yoursquoll be the first to

learn about new game installs casino events giveaways and

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Ask The Experts Magazine Giveaway

January 1 through December 31 2014

Monthly Drawings

Do you have a question for our staff of casino gaming industry

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o date we have given away well over $10000 in prizes

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Congratulations to our past winners of the lsquoBreak Away From

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February 1 through February 28

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44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

L I X R S L I T H N L U R U

L L H C A E P N D K G A L O

D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

L N V R D U S E E L A H O R

I C O E T N B H S F A C I I

S U P M R S T K C P R V E E

I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

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22 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

GAMING NEWS

overnor Jan Brewer appointed Daniel H Bergin as

the new Director of the Arizona Department of

Gaming on December 11 2013 ldquoIn addition to a

strong understanding of Arizona gaming issues Mr

Bergin brings an extensive legal background in both state and

private practicerdquo said Governor Brewer ldquoHis service as Interim

Director has made for a smooth and effective transition within

the Department and I am confident he will successfully contin-

ue to carry out the agencyrsquos dutiesrdquo

Mr Bergin has been with the Department of Gaming since 2009

acting as Interim Director since September 2013 He previously

served as Deputy Director where he managed the Administra-

tion and Compliance Division In that role he supervised divi-

sion managers and supervisors oversaw the Departmentrsquos

budgeting accounting human resources IT and gaming com-

pliance matters developed and submitted the Departmentrsquos

yearly budget strategic plan and appropriation requests

among other responsibilities

As Agency Counsel for the Department of Gaming Mr Bergin

was responsible for general agency legal research advice and

representation on issues concerning the Arizona Tribal-State

Compact Arizona gaming laws employment related matters

general litigation and more

Prior to joining the Department of Gaming Mr Bergin served

as the Associate General Counsel for Arizona State University

(2004-2009) Assistant Attorney General for the Administrative

LawCivil Division (1995-2004) Assistant General Counsel for

First Interstate Bank of Arizona (1992-1995) and Associate

Attorney for Tarkington OrsquoConnor amp OrsquoNeill (1991-1992) and

Jennings Strouss amp Salmon (1988-1991)

Daniel Bergin has been licensed to practice law in the State of

Arizona since 1988 He graduated from Arizona State Universi-

ty College of Law (1988) and received a Bachelor of Science in

Business Administration (Finance and Banking) (1985)

Mr Bergin replaces outgoing Director Mark Brnovich who left

in September 2013 $

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Daniel Bergin Is Appointed New Gaming Director By Governor Jan Brewer

ARIZONA LOTTERY Winners

24 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Cindy Esquer

Sal

Lo

Bra

cco

$50000 Money Multiplier Bonus $52000 Weekly Winnings

Mar

y Ja

ne

Rap

pley

ea

hen the Lottery vending machine would not accept the

selection slip he tried to put into its slot Sal Lo Bracco

asked the clerk to refund the $5 hersquod put into the machine The

clerk informed him that the machine does not give refunds So

Sal went back to the machine and randomly selected a $5 Mon-

ey Multiplier Bonus Scratchers His wife was mad at him because she

plays all the time and she wanted him to buy her favorite game

Sal scratched the ticket at home and couldnrsquot believe it when the

$50000 amount was revealed He said ldquoItrsquos probably a good

thing I didnrsquot scratch it in the store Irsquom sure after seeing how

much Irsquod won I probably would have been in a complete state

of shockrdquo Because he wanted to be reassured the ticket was a

winner he called the Lottery office to be sure he had played it

correctly He had

The timing of this win is great He recently quit his job to start a

small manufacturing company and this money will be put into

the new business

The winning ticket was purchased at Fryrsquos Marketplace 3949 E

Chandler Blvd Phoenix

W sing significant family dates Mary Jane Rappleyea of

Phoenix has regularly purchased two lines for each of the

Weekly Winnings drawings For some unknown reason shersquod never

bothered to purchase it previously although she purchased all

of the other Arizona Lottery draw games She finally decided to

make the game ldquopart of the family of games I playrdquo

When Mary checked her numbers against those listed in the

newspaper she very calmly walked into her husbandrsquos office

pointed to the newspaper then to the ticket she was holding

and asked him to check the numbers He checked them and

said ldquoIt looks as though you have a winning ticketrdquo At that

point Mary signed the back of the ticket and had him take it to

the store to confirm she was indeed a $52000 winner

Mary has already told her family and as her husband said ldquothe

immediate worldrdquo The couple plan to share some of their win-

nings with their family fix a few things around the house and

save the rest

The winning ticket was purchased at a retailer at 1605 E Bell

Road Phoenix

U

$50000 Coffee Break Crossword ndrew Watson a Surprise resident was relieved when he

discovered his $50000 win on Coffee Break Crossword He

always purchases his Scratchers and The Pick tickets at the same

store and plans on giving the clerk that sold him the winning

ticket a nice tip

Before he was certain of his win he wrote down all the words

he thought hersquod matched and compared them to the ticket

Then he took a picture of the ticket with his phone and sent it to

his fianceacute She texted back ldquoUnrealrdquo In addition to paying bills

hersquoll be getting married in March and wants to put a down pay-

ment on a house

The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K 11339 W Bell

Rd Surprise $

A

An

drew

Wat

son

For more information on the Arizona Lottery please visit their website at wwwarizonalotterycom For winning numbers call (480) 829-7425 in Phoenix or (520)

325-9141 in Tucson All other areas in Arizona call 1-800-499-3798

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 25

For more information on the Arizona Lottery visit their website at arizonalotterycom

For the winning numbers call 4808297425 in Phoenix or 5203259141 in Tucson All

other areas in Arizona call 18004993798

Hints amp Tips ARIZONA LOTTERY

f you purchase a Lucky Life Scratcher from the Arizona

Lottery in the near future absolutely donrsquot throw it away if it

wasnrsquot a winner

The Arizona Lottery is once again adding value to all losing

Scratchers by hosting four Lucky Life Second Chance drawings

In essence a losing ticket can still turn into a winner if players

register their non-winning Lucky Life Scratchers online

Players can visit azlotteryplayerscirclecomluckylife and click

on the ldquoRegistrationLoginrdquo link Once the seventeen digit al-

phanumeric code on the ticket is entered players are registered

for all four of the second chance drawings Regardless if itrsquos a

$1 $2 $5 or $10 Lucky Life Scratcher there are four drawings

for each one of the games

All entries must be performed online and players need to be

aware that they can enter more than one non-winning Scratcher

but are only eligible to win one prize per drawing per game So

to increase your chances of winning register for the drawing $

I Drawing Date Game Prizes

May 15 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

October 16 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

March 19 2015 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

To Be Determined $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$500 1-$2500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$10000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$50000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$100000

Maximize The Chances Of Winning Play The Lucky Life Second Chance Drawing

26 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

on-Dah Resort-Casino and Conference Center is set to

host their 12th annual White Mountains Winter

Games 2014 that includes Sled Dog Races and Winter-

Fest during the last weekend in February The Sled Dog Races

start at Sunrise Ski Resort on Saturday morning at 9am with the

Finals held on Sunday at 9am as well After the Finals the Kids

Races will be held WinterFest begins at Noon on Saturday and

includes a Chili amp Salsa Cook-off the White Mountain Dog

Show the Dog Weight Pull Competition live music by Apache

Spirit food (Indian tacos) beverages vendors Phoenix area

radio personality Dave Pratt as the event MC and much more

This celebration of Winter is not to be missed and is well worth

the weekend trip into the White Mountainsmdashespecially because

the Slot Department at Hon-Dah casino has been working hard

to get a large number of brand new slot machines up and run-

ning before Winter Games 2014 heats up This is the second

large influx of new slots to Hon-Dah in a short amount of time

So get your bankrolls ready and plan your next road trip up to

Hon-Dah in the White Mountains to play all the hot new slots

The brand new games are from four different slot manufactur-

ers including Bally IGT Konami and WMS so you wonrsquot worry

about a lack of diversity Players can choose from entertaining

games like Back to the Future or Footloose by IGT or get down

to business with Ballyrsquos numerous Quick Hit games Konamirsquos

China Shores series or one of our personal favorites WMSrsquo Mr

Hydersquos Wild Ride

When you put everything together Hon-Dah is ready for some

serious slot action before during and after Winter Games 2014

Instead of trying to discuss every slot they installed we thought

wersquod look at the long list of new slots we obtained and tell you

which games wersquod definitely play as soon as we walked

through the doors The entire list of new games is on the next

page but we felt it was important to highlight three games as

our standouts based on our research and our own personal ex-

periences Our top three ldquoMust Playrdquo games from the list of new

slots at Hon-Dah are Quick Hit China Shores and Mr Hydersquos

Wild Ride

H

By Lana Hartmann

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 27

Any Quick Hits by Bally

Great bonus hit frequency It is

very easy to hit a bonus with a

small bankroll The free games

are great Plus the multi-level

progressive with the Quick Hit

symbols is a fantastic add-on to

the game The lower jackpots

hit often and it is not uncom-

mon to hit jackpots and bonus-

es back to back Remember the

only way to win any of the

jackpots is to play max bet so

if thatrsquos not your style try a

different game Play these slots

at max bet only or move on to

something else

Mr Hydersquos Wild Ride by WMS

This game grows on all of us

more and more every time we

play it When you get 4 bonus

symbols on the first reel the

remaining reels re-spin for

additional bonus symbols You

need 5 bonus symbols to trig-

ger but you can get up to 20

symbols on screen for up to 60

free games The free games

allow the bonus symbols to not

only lock but add one free spin

and turn wild for the remain-

ing free games There are some

great bonus wins to be made

on this game and you donrsquot

wait long for a bonus either

Any China Shores by Konami

OK we all know how popular

this brand of Konami game is

so it comes as no surprise that

we chose this slot as one of our

favorites right You have to

try these games several times

to truly understand what all of

the fuss is about But when you

see players routinely hitting

hundreds of free games and

walking away from a bonus

with several hundred dollars

with wagers that are less than a

dollar yoursquoll get it too Be pre-

pared to walk away from this

slot if it isnrsquot treating you right

because itrsquos very volatile Try a

bit of your bankroll to see if the

machine is ldquohotrdquo and if itrsquos not

move on $

The Master List

Bally Technologies

Fast Hits Double Gold Gauchos Gold Gold

Rush Hidden Paradise Hot Hot Habanero

Quick Hit Black Gold Free Game Fever Quick

Hit Platinum Triple Blazing 7s Quick Hit Tri-

ple Blazing 7rsquos Free Game Fever Royal Eagle

Run with the Pack Takes the Cake Temple of

Mystery Texas Dice Wild Encounters Wild

Stripes

IGT

Back To The Future Black Orchid Candy Bars

Cats and Dogs Diamond of Athens Fast Hits

Triple Double Hot Peppers Fast Hits Triple Dia-

monds Footloose Goddess of Desire Goddess of

Gold Gold Bar 7s Hot Roll Super Times Pay

Hot Roll Triple Double Diamond Hotsy Totsy

Huevocartoon In Bloom Lady Swan Lovely

Outlaws Lucky Horse Pets Splitting Hares Su-

matran Storm Vanishing Act Woolly Mammoth

Konami Gaming

China Mystery China Shores China Shores 4-5

China Shores Boosted Dragons Law Dynasty of

Gold Glittering Pyramids Jumpinrsquo Jalapenos

Lion Festival Mystical Ruins Rawhide Bonus

Ladies Solstice Celebration Sparkling Twilight

Treasure Voyage Wealth of the Orient

WMS Gaming

Bier Haus Black Knight II Colossal Wizards

Country Girl Enchanted Darkness Exotic Treas-

ures Fallen Angels Fire Island Fire Queen a

Double Money Burst Great Tutankhamens

Mysteries Hercules Mr Hydes Wild Ride

Mystical Bayou Napoleon amp Josephine Nep-

tunes Quest a Double Money Burst Nile Lotus

Pirate Ship Queen of the Wild Towers of the

Temple Treasures of Machu Picchu

CASINO DINING

28 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

ining in the desert encompasses all manner of cuisine ranging from Five Star

to Fast Food with a growing trend toward traditional tastes To satisfy the

latter the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe offers its Desert Rain Cafeacute in Sells

Orsquoodham history is replete with references to seasonal farming that took advantage of

Southern Arizonarsquos generally sparse rainfall ldquoIrsquoitoi Elder Brother of Tohono Orsquoodham

legend provided everything the Desert People needed to survive including a wide varie-

ty of wild and cultivated foodsrdquo according to the cafeacute webpage ldquoThese foods and food

traditions have sustained the Orsquoodham people and culture for countless generationsrdquo

Recognizing 21st century status a Yes magazine article by Gabriel Thompson put it this

way ldquoThe destruction of the Orsquoodham food system wasnrsquot only about food it was about

culture --- exchanging a local diet for an existence reliant on processed food Millennia of

food independence became dependence in a matter of decadesrdquo

D

By Lee Allen

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 29

CASINO DINING

Cholla buds from the buckhorn staghorn and pencil cacti will

run their course before being replaced by the June fruiting of

the giant saguaro to make jams jellies and even wine and in its

own turn the deep red juicy-sweet fruits of the prickly pear

which will show up in August Just one example of the seasonal

rotation of traditional edibles found in the desert --- and at the

Desert Rain Cafeacute

So now you know whatrsquos cooking --- but where did it come

from Thatrsquos where TOCA the non-profit Tohono Orsquoodham

Community Action program comes in as sponsor of the New

Generation of Tohono Orsquoodham Farmers effort launched in

2011 TOCA manages both ends of the food chainhellipgrowing

crops in the field that end up at the Desert Rain Cafeacute

For the Orsquoodham probably the most famous of the Three Sisters

combination of cornsquashbeans would be the bean specifi-

cally the tepary (bawi) indigenous to the Sonoran Desert in

Arizona The staple of the Orsquoodham diet is heat resistant needs

little water to grow and does well in concert with other culti-

vated drought-resistant crops like 60-day corn None-the-less

despite their dependence on the tepary cultivation waned In

less than a century the nearly food self-sufficient Orsquoodham

went from an annual 1frac12 million pounds of beans to a miserly

few hundred pounds and fields began to lay fallow

Until TOCA stepped in to begin replanting traditional crops

with seeds provided by Native SeedsSEARCH a Tucson-based

seed bank Today a 125-acre farm exists near the USMexico

border harvesting tons of beans and corn as well as squash and

melon supporting TOCArsquos message that when respected and

cultivated land considered sacred can create healthy traditional

foodstuffs

A smaller grow-out farm south of Mission San Xavier Del Bac is

run by the San Xavier Cooperative Association ldquoWhen the farm

originally began one of the basic efforts was raising crops to

keep people aliverdquo says Propagation Manager Ciersquona Schaefli

Now that growth rates have improved a farm store offers certi-

fied naturally-grown traditional native crops --- everything

from alfalfa beans and peas to corn meal and flour as well Orsquoo-

dham yellow watermelon big squash (Hal) and Irsquoitoi onions

The reintroduction of traditional native foods in schools and the

community as a whole ldquois about reintegration of cultural and

health benefits a return of the wonderful flavors of these tradi-

tional foods and part of a larger movement toward health and

wellnessrdquo says Chef Votto ldquoWersquore proud to be a part of this

reinvigorationrdquo $

But now anyone with a hunger for the traditional and tasty can

whet their appetite with contemporary Orsquoodham cuisine billed

as ldquotraditional delicious and healthyrdquo

In a menu as creative as the cuisine itself Monday through Fri-

day edible options include breakfast (Morning Dew) entrees

(Monsoons) side dishes (Whirlwinds) beverages (Flash

Floods) and daily specials (Cloud Bursts)

Cafeacute Manager Brian Hendricks will point out the cafeacutersquos mantra

that ldquoeach dish contains at least one traditional Tohono Orsquoo-

dham food such as cholla buds protein-rich tepary beans or

saguaro fruit syrup Sometimes we prepare them as our people

have for generations and sometimes they are served in new

waysrdquo

The flavors of the desert are not only rich and delicious de-

signed to excite and satisfy the palette traditional foods are also

healthy Mesquite flour olive oil and the sweet syrup of agave

are used to help regulate blood sugar levels and manage diabe-

tes

Taking advantage of historic and currently cultivated possibili-

ties such as sweet Indian corn beans lentils squash and mel-

ons as well as beans from the mesquite tree and fruits off the

saguaro cactus menus are subject to change

Aside from standard items like tepary bean and short rib stew

hummus made from tepary beans or prickly pear chicken

wraps and glazed pork ribs the kitchen staff gets challenged as

seasons change and supplies vary ldquoPeople from all over the

world come to our cafeacute to try our unique foods knowing they

canrsquot find anything like this anywhere elserdquo says Hendricks

ldquoThe cholla bud (Ciolim) harvest takes place in the spring and

we will be featuring these in many preparations including the

ever-popular cholla bud citrus salad and our cholla bud pico de

gallordquo says Consulting Chef Mary Paganelli Votto ldquoBecause we

make every effort to showcase seasonal food options our week-

ly springtime specials may feature quiche pasta or sauteacutes that

all utilize the delicious cholla budsrdquo

For the uninitiated taste buds the rich in calcium fruit of the

cholla (more calcium in a 4-ounce serving than in a glass of

milk) is one of the earliest crops of a new season and offers a lot

of culinary versatility It can be dried pickled ground or fro-

zen and then added to salads stews salsas chiles and stir fry

Its taste has been likened to a cross between asparagus and

broccoli

The Desert Rain Cafeacute is located in the Tohono Plaza on Main Street in Sells Arizona

Their phone number is 5203834918 and their website is desertraincafecom

The cafeacute is open Monday through Friday from 630am to 3pm

30 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

TRIBAL NEWS

lthough spring doesnrsquot officially arrive until mid-

March the weather warms quickly in Arizona desert

country allowing Native American events to get un-

derway early Two such annual festivities are planned in Febru-

ary and March with a welcome mat out for visitors

The 24th annual World Championship Hoop Dance competition

will be held at Heard Museum in Phoenix on February 8-9

Starting with a Grand Entry procession on opening morning

and concluding with an awards presentation on the afternoon of

Day Two competitors will be hooping it up non-stop Hoop

dancing is story telling and whether or not the story is a capti-

vating one depends a lot on the talents of the storyteller and the

number of hoops put into play (anywhere from one to 50) But

itrsquos not the number of hoops involved that is impressive itrsquos

what the dancers do with them

A ldquoWe look for rhythm and timing and how well the dancers co-

ordinate with the drumrdquo says judge Victor Bob ldquoWe watch for

speed precision creativity and showmanship --- lots of things

going on simultaneously Things donrsquot have to be absolutely

perfect as long as the dance is completed all the hoops brought

into the competition are used nothing gets dropped and the

hoop forms donrsquot fall apart before the end of the songrdquo

Not only do judges look for the obvious they also consider the

intangibles like how well the crowd reacts to a particular per-

formerrsquos moves like those of last yearrsquos 6-year-old old Rito

Lopez (PimaApache) from Salt River Arizona Another crowd

favorite who proved that hoop dancing wasnrsquot just for the

younger crowd was Jones Benally (Navajo) an award-winning

performer now in his 90s who has been a hoop dancer for more

than 75 years

And Pow Wows By Lee Allen

World Championship Hoop Dance Competition at the Heard Museum

TRIBAL NEWS

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 31

The origin of hoop dancing varies according to whatever histor-

ical reference is consulted Some claim the people of Taos Pueb-

lo in New Mexico were the first to perform with dancers passing

through a 24-inch diameter circular willow hoop Others insist

the expressive performances began with the Anishinaabe cul-

ture in which the dancer became a counselor with the hoops

representing circles that return the responsibility of problems

back to their creator

Some indigenous peoples use hoop dancing as a part of healing

ceremonies designed to restore balance and harmony in the

world with holy men regarding the circles as sacred claiming

that visions may be seen within the hoops

The first World Hoop Dance Competition took place at the New

Mexico State Fair in 1991 with the venue moving to Heard Mu-

seum the following year ldquoThe event is a way to get up close and

personal with a truly unique Native American sportrdquo says

Debra Krol (XolonSalinan) ldquoThe rules are simple the dancers

accessible and with more than 70 performers coming from all

over the US and Canada you get to see a lot of different native

culturesrdquo

A few miles further down Interstate 10 and a month later mem-

bers of the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe San Xavier District will pre-

sent their 32nd annual Wak pow wow ldquoItrsquos always the second

weekend in March (this year March 8-9)rdquo says long-time pow

wow committee chairman Philbert Bailey Begun in 1982 as a

small social event to raise funds it has grown in popularity with

both participants and spectators and is now publicized as Tuc-

sonrsquos largest gathering of American Indians ldquoWe share some of

our cultural traditions with those who visit and donrsquot really care

how many people show up as long as they all have a good

timerdquo says Bailey ldquoOur pow wow is well attended by Native

Americans who live by and like to compete as well as non-

natives who want to find out a bit more about who we arerdquo

This yearrsquos event will begin with a Saturday morning audience

presentation of traditional dancing by San Xavier District danc-

ers followed by gourd dancing that leads up to a noon Grand

Entry procession The ever popular crowd pleaser of Tiny Tot

dancers (from those just able to walk to 5 years old) starts the

full day of pageantry that includes intertribal dances couples

exhibition teen elder and womenrsquos dancing ldquoWe looked at a

lot of other pow wows in the West to see how they were being

conducted and then we incorporated what we thought were the

best ideas into our own gathering which now offers a combina-

tion of pageantry fun and lots of dance competitionrdquo Bailey

says

Adding some uniqueness to this particular pow wow a Waila

band will kick off the second day of performances Competition

offers cash prizes for the top three performers in each category

with prize amounts being determined by gate revenue ldquoSome

dancers travel the pow wow circuit and compete as their way of

earning a livingrdquo Bailey says Other events on Day Two involve

two-step team and hoop dancing

A variety of food booths are located between the parking lot

and the pow wow grounds at Mission San Xavier Del Bac

[White Dove of the Desert] and the sights and smells of mes-

quite fires cooking Indian tacos red and green chili burros and

several versions of fry bread are hard to pass by

ldquoNobody needs to go away hungryrdquo Bailey says ldquoIn addition

to things to eat Indian vendors will be selling jewelry bead-

work drums kachina dolls painted art T-shirts --- all authentic

hand-made Indian crafts not stuff made in Chinardquo One of the

most popular attractions for kids is the chance to get their faces

painted

Once the dancing dust has settled Bailey and his committee

members will take a break until the fall when theyrsquoll start plan-

ning for an even bigger 2015 event --- always on the second

weekend in March

More information on the February 8-9 Phoenix hoop dancing

can be found online at heardorghoop Additional details on the

March 8-9 Tucson Wak pow wow can be found on their website

at waknetorg $

Heard Museum located at 2301 N Central Avenue Phoenix

Baskets and other Indian crafts for sale at the Wak pow wow

32 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO GOLF

Apache Stronghold

he Apache Stronghold Golf Club located at Apache Gold Casi-

no Resort near Globe Arizona is an 18-hole par 72 high desert

golf course with a USGA rating of 746 and a USGA slope of

145 Opened in 1999 the 7519 yard-long course was designed by Tom

Doak and challenges golfers with natural features including desert

washes rolling topography and natural rugged bunkers The moun-

tain and desert vistas are panoramic and unspoiled At 3200 feet in

elevation the golfing experience is cooler than nearby Phoenix and

Tucson during the summer months and mild during the winter season

With five sets of tees to choose from this memorable course accommo-

dates serious to casual golfers The property also includes a driving

range and clubhouse

T

Superb Golf in the High Desert

CASINO GOLF

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 33

Apache Gold Casino Resort is currently offering a Golf amp

Game Package that lets you bring a non-golfer along for the

fun The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold

Best Western one round of golf at Apache Stronghold Golf

Club including a cart and range balls plus $10 promotional

credits for two for slot play at Apache Gold Casino In ad-

dition guests will receive two breakfast lunch and dinner

vouchers at Apache Grill and two drink coupons Weekday

rates start at $140 and weekends (and holidays) start at

$160

A second package available is their Golferrsquos Stay amp Play

Package where players can tee up at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club and then hit the jackpot at Apache Gold Casino

The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold Best

Western one round of golf per golfer at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club including cart and range balls $10 promotional

credits for slot play at Apache Gold Casino Each golfer

receives breakfast lunch and dinner vouchers at Apache

Grill and a drink coupon

Single occupancy weekday rates start at $110 with week-

ends and holidays at $130 Double occupancy weekday

rates are $176 and $196 on weekends and holidays Call

800APACHE8 or visit apache-gold-casinocom for more

information $

The Fourteenth Green At Apache Stronghold

The View From The Fifteenth Tee At Apache Stronghold

34 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

LAUGHLIN NEVADA Directory amp Gaming Statistics

Aquarius Casino Resort

800662LUCK

aquariuscasinoresortcom

1250+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area blackjack table

games roulette craps keno race

sports book

Avi Resort amp Casino

(Fort Mojave Tribe)

8004300721

avicasinocom

1000+ slots bingo blackjack table

games craps roulette poker room

keno racesports book KidsQuest

Colorado Belle Hotel Casino

8774600777

coloradobellecom

750+ slots blackjack table games

craps roulette poker room keno

racesports book Build your own

amazing burger at Pintrsquos Brewery

Riverside Resort Hotel amp Casino

8002273849

riversideresortcom

1300+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area bingo black-

jack table games craps roulette

poker room keno racesports book

Pioneer Hotel amp Gambling Hall

8006343469

pioneerlaughlincom

490 slots blackjack table games

craps roulette sports book Make

sure to check out the video poker amp

reel slots

Harrahrsquos Laughlin

8004478700

harrahslaughlincom

900+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area blackjack table

games craps roulette poker room

live keno racesports book

Golden Nugget Laughlin

8002371739

goldennuggetcomlaughlin

1000+ slots blackjack table games

craps roulette poker room sports

book Sign up for the playerrsquos club

and spin for free play

Edgewater Hotel Casino

8006774837

edgewater-casinocom

750+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area blackjack table

games roulette craps racesports

book Great all-around casino

We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information To inform us of

updates please email editorazgamingguidecom The Nevada Gaming Control Board

publishes statistics on casino gaming activity in Nevada according to their statersquos gaming

regulations The most current data for Laughlin at press time is from three months prior

A negative hold percentage indicates that game overpaid during the stated month

Tropicana Laughlin

8002436846

tropicanaxcom

1000+ slots blackjack table games

craps roulette and a sports book

Stop in for lunch at Carnegiersquos or

the Poolside Cafeacute and enjoy the food

River Palms Resort Casino

8777877256

river-palmscom

550+ slots bingo blackjack table

games craps roulette sports book

Donrsquot miss the view of the river from

Dennyrsquos

Slots Hold Tables Hold

Loose Megabucks 097 Blackjack 21 1597

$1 373 Craps 1819

25cent 441 Roulette 2123

Multi-Denom 523 Other Table Games 2509

$5 566 Let It Ride 2650

5cent 582 Pai Gow Poker 2854

1cent 993 Three Card Poker 3323

Tight $25 1101

Other Hold Win Amount Dollars

Loose Sports Pools 458 Slots 287 mil

Race Books 1714 Tables 35 mil

Tight Live Keno 2578 Other 04 mil

Laughlinrsquos Gaming Statistics November 2013

36 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

LAUGHLIN NEVADA News

herersquos a lot going on at Harrahs Laughlin with definitely

something for everyone Dirk Arthur continues his suc-

cessful run at Harrahrsquos with his Wild Magic show February 4

through March 9 in the Fiesta Showroom Shows are every night

except Mondays Defending the Caveman returns to the Fiesta

Showroom March 29 through April 20 This is one comedy

show you donrsquot want to miss On April 26 yoursquoll want to catch

Los Lobos amp Los Lonely Boys With tickets starting at $24 yoursquoll

be sure to have an evening of great entertainment from two

great performers for one low price On June 14 funny man Jeff

Dunham arrives with his

Disorderly Conduct Tour for

a night of laughs

Harrahrsquos Laughlin is also

hosting a big $20000 Poker

Tournament that is open to

the public the weekend of

March 14-16 The winner

receives a $10000 WSOP

seat or $8000 in cash The

entry fee is $200 and room

rates start at only $59 per night with the buy-in

Every Sunday in March through April 20 Harrahrsquos Laughlin

presents Wheel of Fortune Super Spin Sundays Players have a

one in five chance of winning a prize including free slot play

reward credits dining credits or a gift

Did you know that Harrahs Laughlin is

home to plenty of Top Sizzling Slots Not

only did they recently install over 400

new games but they are also paying out

over $9 million every month So the next

time you visit if you are a fan of video

poker make sure to play the IGT Multi-

Denomination Triple PlayFive PlayTen

Play machines in the High Limit room or the

Video Poker Area If you prefer the slots

some of the hottest games on their floor

are Aristocratrsquos Buffalo Stampede near

the South Tower Aristocratrsquos Wonder 4

near the Beach Cafeacute and Ballyrsquos Quick

Hits also near the South Tower $

Harrahrsquos Laughlin Presents Entertainment Promotions amp Top Sizzling Slots

T

News LAUGHLIN NEVADA

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 37

ountry music icon and legend Willie Nelson returns to the

E Center Saturday March 29 for another extraordinary

concert Nelson is the creative genius behind historic recordings

like Crazy Hello Walls Red Headed Stranger and Stardust His

career has spanned six decades with a catalog of over 200 al-

bums Hes also earned every conceivable award and honor

bestowed upon a person in his profession In the last five years

alone he delivered ten new releases two of which received

Grammy nominations and a career-spanning box set He re-

leased his first novel and again headlined Farm Aid an event he

co-founded in 1985 all the while continuing to lobby against

horse slaughter and producing his own blend of biodiesel fuel

Nelson tours tirelessly climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III

(he rode his first two buses into the ground) taking his music

and fans on a seemingly endless journey to places that were

well worth the ride The concert starts at 730pm with tickets

starting at $45

C

WILLIE NELSON

amp FAMILY All American Country In The E Center

The Original Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters

The Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall

of Fame in 1987 with a string of big hits such as Charlie Brown Searchin

Youngblood Yakety Yak Little Egypt and many more Charlie Duncan joined Cornell

and became one of the Coasters Duncan carried on the tradition of vocal excel-

lence stage presence choreography and humor he shared with Gunter

The Legendary Monroe Powell amp The Platters Revue

The Platters were one of the top vocal groups of the 50s delivering smooth

stylized renditions of pop standards Their string of hits began in 1955 with Only

You and included four singles that reached 1 The Great Pretender My Prayer Twi-

light Time and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Monroe Powell is the best known lead singer

for the Platters for over 40 years

Bobby Hendrickrsquos Drifters

One of the great American doo-wop and RampBsoul vocal groups the Driftersrsquo

hits include There Goes My Baby Dance With Me This Magic Moment Save The

Last Dance For Me Some Kind Of Wonderful On Broadway Under The Boardwalk

Bobby Hendricks is the oldest surviving lead vocalist of the Drifters

Tickets are on sale at wwwedgewater-casinocom and at Edgewater Casino

Services $

Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters Monroe

Powell amp The Platters Revue Bobby

Hendrickrsquos Drifters E Center Dinner

Show set for February 28 March 1 amp

March 2 2014 Dinner will be served

at 6pm Nevada time Tickets starting

at just $55

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

38 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Apache Gold CasinomdashGlobe AZmdash8002722438

Cabaret Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands every weekend

Pavilion

Selena TributemdashMar 1

BlueWater CasinomdashParker AZmdash8882433360

Dig Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJsmdashDaily at 5pm

BlueWater Showroom

Leonardo da Vinci ExhibitionmdashNow-Apr 22

Kenny RogersmdashMar 22

Casino ArizonamdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom

Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)mdashFeb 7

Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)mdashFeb 21-22

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)mdashFeb 28-Mar 1

The Long Run Experience (The Eagles Tribute)mdashMar 7-8

Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)mdashMar 21-22

LAVation (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 28-29

The Arizona Room

Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country) - Mondays at 8pm

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashTuesdays at 6pm

Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashWednesdays at 6pm

Marley Taylor Band (Cover band)mdashSundays from 9pm to 1am

Casino Del SolmdashTucson AZmdash5208386506

Event Center

George LopezmdashFeb 14-15

Cliff Castle CasinomdashCamp Verde AZmdash8003817568

Dragonfly Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs

Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687

Events

Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm

La Vida Loca (Latin Music)mdashFr at 9pm

A variety of live music every Saturday night on the casino floor

Desert Diamond Casino ImdashTucson AZmdash8663329467

Monsoon Nightclub

Boots amp BeersmdashLive country music every Friday night

Noches CalientemdashSaturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music

Desert Diamond Casino IImdashSahuarita AZmdash8663329467

Sports Bar

Swinging TuesdaysmdashTuesdays 1ndash4pm

Karaoke NightmdashWednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden OldiesmdashThursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJsmdashFridays amp Saturdays

Diamond Center

Oh What A NightmdashFeb 8

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 22 (Rodeo Weekend)

Ron ldquoTater Saladrdquo WhitemdashMar 29

Doobie BrothersmdashApr 4

Gloria TrevimdashMay 3

Fort McDowell CasinomdashFort McDowell AZmdash8008433678

Mega Yard SalemdashFeb 22

Lucky 7 Saloon

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrahs Ak-Chin CasinomdashMaricopa AZmdash4808025000

The Lounge

Bella DonnamdashFeb 7 The HamptonsmdashFeb 8 B PlatinummdashFeb 14

The JJrsquosmdashFeb 15 Da VenturesmdashFeb 17 QuantummdashFeb 21 The

WalkensmdashFeb 22 Kenny CeteramdashFeb 28 Live DJmdashFeb31017amp24

Wild Wednesdays Noon to 4pm SwingtipsmdashFeb 5 Walkens

TriomdashFeb 12 Band Stand Shows 70rsquosmdashFeb 19 Western Fusion

TriomdashFeb 26

Hot Latin Nights 8pm to midnight on Thursdays fea tures Or-

chestra CalientemdashFeb 6 AzTexmdashFeb 20

Ladies Night on Monday nights

Hon-Dah CasinomdashPinetop AZmdash8009298744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom

Munday FundaymdashComedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home

of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once

in a while The east Tennessee native has an impressive track

record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the

country listener hes had six number one hits from his first

three albums from Watching You and These Are My People to

his most recent smashes Take A Back Road and Farmers

Daughter Through it all Rodney has always remained true to him-

self and constantly strives to evolve and find unique ways of

expressing himself through the music he puts out into the

world Though his new crop of songs has some edge and the

vocal energy may be amped up a notch Rodney is still the

same hardworking patriotic rock-solid country boy that fans

have grown to know and love since his debut with 2003s Hon-

esty Treena Parvello Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono Orsquoodham Gaming Enterprise said ldquoWersquore

very proud to once again partner with KIIM FM for a spectac-

ular rodeo weekend show Donrsquot miss Rodney Atkinsrsquo fantas-

tic Country soundrdquo

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

band will bring pop culture classics to life with their

authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

Paradise CasinomdashYuma AZmdash8887774946

Sharkyrsquos Bar amp Bites

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan CasinomdashWinterhaven CAmdash8777832426

Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

Legends In ConcertmdashFeb 19-23

George Thorogood amp The DestroyersmdashMar 1

Twin Arrows Navajo CasinomdashFlagstaff AZmdash8559468946

Featuring a variety of local regional amp headlining acts Call for info

Vee Quiva CasinomdashLaveen AZmdash8009464452

VQ Live

Featuring a variety of cover bands local amp regional acts Call for info

Event Center

JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

Little Joe y La FamiliamdashFeb 15

Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 15

Wild Horse Pass CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

The TemptationsmdashFeb 15-16

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

Vietnamese Lunar New Year ConcertDancemdashFeb 22

Yavapai CasinomdashPrescott AZmdash8007568744

Yavapai Cantina

Karaoke with Cruisinrsquo SusanmdashFr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

VIP players can participate In short Casino

Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

possible Thatrsquos certainly not a bad thing if

yoursquore thinking you want to participate in

after-hours bingo

Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

tained (what I believe to be) its most special

elementmdashits atmosphere The callers are just

as friendly as I remember The floor workers

are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

If you are like me and havenrsquot been in a

while trust me when I say yoursquore missing

out L8 Nite Bingo was always a blast but

now I can honestly say itrsquos better than ever

Visit casinoarizonacom for info on Casino

Arizonarsquos Bingo or call 4808507777 $

Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II

bullMusic DirectorOn-Air Host (3-7pm) for

KNRJ-FM 1011 The Beat

bullResident DJVJ for KTVK-3TV Friday 10am

bullHost of REDY Set Radio

bullOfficial Bum Squad DJ

bullDJ Vatican Member

bullFor more information on Ramses Ja visit his

website at ramsesjacom

L8 Nite Bingo Casino Arizona with host Corina

Corina DJing at KOOL 945 FM

Corina Hosting at L8 Nite Bingo

Corina amp DJ Kenji at Casino Arizonarsquos

L8 Nite Bingo Theme Nights

HOT DEALS Giveaways

42 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

3 Great Ways To Win

The packages are valid for any of the Renaissance Festivalrsquos

dates February 8-9 15-17 22-23 March 1-2 8-9 15-16 22-23

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By joining our community on Facebook yoursquoll be the first to

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Ask The Experts Magazine Giveaway

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Monthly Drawings

Do you have a question for our staff of casino gaming industry

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o date we have given away well over $10000 in prizes

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Congratulations to our past winners of the lsquoBreak Away From

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February 1 through February 28

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44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

L I X R S L I T H N L U R U

L L H C A E P N D K G A L O

D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

L N V R D U S E E L A H O R

I C O E T N B H S F A C I I

S U P M R S T K C P R V E E

I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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ARIZONA LOTTERY Winners

24 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Cindy Esquer

Sal

Lo

Bra

cco

$50000 Money Multiplier Bonus $52000 Weekly Winnings

Mar

y Ja

ne

Rap

pley

ea

hen the Lottery vending machine would not accept the

selection slip he tried to put into its slot Sal Lo Bracco

asked the clerk to refund the $5 hersquod put into the machine The

clerk informed him that the machine does not give refunds So

Sal went back to the machine and randomly selected a $5 Mon-

ey Multiplier Bonus Scratchers His wife was mad at him because she

plays all the time and she wanted him to buy her favorite game

Sal scratched the ticket at home and couldnrsquot believe it when the

$50000 amount was revealed He said ldquoItrsquos probably a good

thing I didnrsquot scratch it in the store Irsquom sure after seeing how

much Irsquod won I probably would have been in a complete state

of shockrdquo Because he wanted to be reassured the ticket was a

winner he called the Lottery office to be sure he had played it

correctly He had

The timing of this win is great He recently quit his job to start a

small manufacturing company and this money will be put into

the new business

The winning ticket was purchased at Fryrsquos Marketplace 3949 E

Chandler Blvd Phoenix

W sing significant family dates Mary Jane Rappleyea of

Phoenix has regularly purchased two lines for each of the

Weekly Winnings drawings For some unknown reason shersquod never

bothered to purchase it previously although she purchased all

of the other Arizona Lottery draw games She finally decided to

make the game ldquopart of the family of games I playrdquo

When Mary checked her numbers against those listed in the

newspaper she very calmly walked into her husbandrsquos office

pointed to the newspaper then to the ticket she was holding

and asked him to check the numbers He checked them and

said ldquoIt looks as though you have a winning ticketrdquo At that

point Mary signed the back of the ticket and had him take it to

the store to confirm she was indeed a $52000 winner

Mary has already told her family and as her husband said ldquothe

immediate worldrdquo The couple plan to share some of their win-

nings with their family fix a few things around the house and

save the rest

The winning ticket was purchased at a retailer at 1605 E Bell

Road Phoenix

U

$50000 Coffee Break Crossword ndrew Watson a Surprise resident was relieved when he

discovered his $50000 win on Coffee Break Crossword He

always purchases his Scratchers and The Pick tickets at the same

store and plans on giving the clerk that sold him the winning

ticket a nice tip

Before he was certain of his win he wrote down all the words

he thought hersquod matched and compared them to the ticket

Then he took a picture of the ticket with his phone and sent it to

his fianceacute She texted back ldquoUnrealrdquo In addition to paying bills

hersquoll be getting married in March and wants to put a down pay-

ment on a house

The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K 11339 W Bell

Rd Surprise $

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drew

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son

For more information on the Arizona Lottery please visit their website at wwwarizonalotterycom For winning numbers call (480) 829-7425 in Phoenix or (520)

325-9141 in Tucson All other areas in Arizona call 1-800-499-3798

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 25

For more information on the Arizona Lottery visit their website at arizonalotterycom

For the winning numbers call 4808297425 in Phoenix or 5203259141 in Tucson All

other areas in Arizona call 18004993798

Hints amp Tips ARIZONA LOTTERY

f you purchase a Lucky Life Scratcher from the Arizona

Lottery in the near future absolutely donrsquot throw it away if it

wasnrsquot a winner

The Arizona Lottery is once again adding value to all losing

Scratchers by hosting four Lucky Life Second Chance drawings

In essence a losing ticket can still turn into a winner if players

register their non-winning Lucky Life Scratchers online

Players can visit azlotteryplayerscirclecomluckylife and click

on the ldquoRegistrationLoginrdquo link Once the seventeen digit al-

phanumeric code on the ticket is entered players are registered

for all four of the second chance drawings Regardless if itrsquos a

$1 $2 $5 or $10 Lucky Life Scratcher there are four drawings

for each one of the games

All entries must be performed online and players need to be

aware that they can enter more than one non-winning Scratcher

but are only eligible to win one prize per drawing per game So

to increase your chances of winning register for the drawing $

I Drawing Date Game Prizes

May 15 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

October 16 2014 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000

March 19 2015 $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 2-$1000

To Be Determined $1 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$500 1-$2500

$2 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$10000

$5 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$50000

$10 Lucky Life 10-$100 3-$1000 1-$100000

Maximize The Chances Of Winning Play The Lucky Life Second Chance Drawing

26 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

on-Dah Resort-Casino and Conference Center is set to

host their 12th annual White Mountains Winter

Games 2014 that includes Sled Dog Races and Winter-

Fest during the last weekend in February The Sled Dog Races

start at Sunrise Ski Resort on Saturday morning at 9am with the

Finals held on Sunday at 9am as well After the Finals the Kids

Races will be held WinterFest begins at Noon on Saturday and

includes a Chili amp Salsa Cook-off the White Mountain Dog

Show the Dog Weight Pull Competition live music by Apache

Spirit food (Indian tacos) beverages vendors Phoenix area

radio personality Dave Pratt as the event MC and much more

This celebration of Winter is not to be missed and is well worth

the weekend trip into the White Mountainsmdashespecially because

the Slot Department at Hon-Dah casino has been working hard

to get a large number of brand new slot machines up and run-

ning before Winter Games 2014 heats up This is the second

large influx of new slots to Hon-Dah in a short amount of time

So get your bankrolls ready and plan your next road trip up to

Hon-Dah in the White Mountains to play all the hot new slots

The brand new games are from four different slot manufactur-

ers including Bally IGT Konami and WMS so you wonrsquot worry

about a lack of diversity Players can choose from entertaining

games like Back to the Future or Footloose by IGT or get down

to business with Ballyrsquos numerous Quick Hit games Konamirsquos

China Shores series or one of our personal favorites WMSrsquo Mr

Hydersquos Wild Ride

When you put everything together Hon-Dah is ready for some

serious slot action before during and after Winter Games 2014

Instead of trying to discuss every slot they installed we thought

wersquod look at the long list of new slots we obtained and tell you

which games wersquod definitely play as soon as we walked

through the doors The entire list of new games is on the next

page but we felt it was important to highlight three games as

our standouts based on our research and our own personal ex-

periences Our top three ldquoMust Playrdquo games from the list of new

slots at Hon-Dah are Quick Hit China Shores and Mr Hydersquos

Wild Ride

H

By Lana Hartmann

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 27

Any Quick Hits by Bally

Great bonus hit frequency It is

very easy to hit a bonus with a

small bankroll The free games

are great Plus the multi-level

progressive with the Quick Hit

symbols is a fantastic add-on to

the game The lower jackpots

hit often and it is not uncom-

mon to hit jackpots and bonus-

es back to back Remember the

only way to win any of the

jackpots is to play max bet so

if thatrsquos not your style try a

different game Play these slots

at max bet only or move on to

something else

Mr Hydersquos Wild Ride by WMS

This game grows on all of us

more and more every time we

play it When you get 4 bonus

symbols on the first reel the

remaining reels re-spin for

additional bonus symbols You

need 5 bonus symbols to trig-

ger but you can get up to 20

symbols on screen for up to 60

free games The free games

allow the bonus symbols to not

only lock but add one free spin

and turn wild for the remain-

ing free games There are some

great bonus wins to be made

on this game and you donrsquot

wait long for a bonus either

Any China Shores by Konami

OK we all know how popular

this brand of Konami game is

so it comes as no surprise that

we chose this slot as one of our

favorites right You have to

try these games several times

to truly understand what all of

the fuss is about But when you

see players routinely hitting

hundreds of free games and

walking away from a bonus

with several hundred dollars

with wagers that are less than a

dollar yoursquoll get it too Be pre-

pared to walk away from this

slot if it isnrsquot treating you right

because itrsquos very volatile Try a

bit of your bankroll to see if the

machine is ldquohotrdquo and if itrsquos not

move on $

The Master List

Bally Technologies

Fast Hits Double Gold Gauchos Gold Gold

Rush Hidden Paradise Hot Hot Habanero

Quick Hit Black Gold Free Game Fever Quick

Hit Platinum Triple Blazing 7s Quick Hit Tri-

ple Blazing 7rsquos Free Game Fever Royal Eagle

Run with the Pack Takes the Cake Temple of

Mystery Texas Dice Wild Encounters Wild

Stripes

IGT

Back To The Future Black Orchid Candy Bars

Cats and Dogs Diamond of Athens Fast Hits

Triple Double Hot Peppers Fast Hits Triple Dia-

monds Footloose Goddess of Desire Goddess of

Gold Gold Bar 7s Hot Roll Super Times Pay

Hot Roll Triple Double Diamond Hotsy Totsy

Huevocartoon In Bloom Lady Swan Lovely

Outlaws Lucky Horse Pets Splitting Hares Su-

matran Storm Vanishing Act Woolly Mammoth

Konami Gaming

China Mystery China Shores China Shores 4-5

China Shores Boosted Dragons Law Dynasty of

Gold Glittering Pyramids Jumpinrsquo Jalapenos

Lion Festival Mystical Ruins Rawhide Bonus

Ladies Solstice Celebration Sparkling Twilight

Treasure Voyage Wealth of the Orient

WMS Gaming

Bier Haus Black Knight II Colossal Wizards

Country Girl Enchanted Darkness Exotic Treas-

ures Fallen Angels Fire Island Fire Queen a

Double Money Burst Great Tutankhamens

Mysteries Hercules Mr Hydes Wild Ride

Mystical Bayou Napoleon amp Josephine Nep-

tunes Quest a Double Money Burst Nile Lotus

Pirate Ship Queen of the Wild Towers of the

Temple Treasures of Machu Picchu

CASINO DINING

28 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

ining in the desert encompasses all manner of cuisine ranging from Five Star

to Fast Food with a growing trend toward traditional tastes To satisfy the

latter the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe offers its Desert Rain Cafeacute in Sells

Orsquoodham history is replete with references to seasonal farming that took advantage of

Southern Arizonarsquos generally sparse rainfall ldquoIrsquoitoi Elder Brother of Tohono Orsquoodham

legend provided everything the Desert People needed to survive including a wide varie-

ty of wild and cultivated foodsrdquo according to the cafeacute webpage ldquoThese foods and food

traditions have sustained the Orsquoodham people and culture for countless generationsrdquo

Recognizing 21st century status a Yes magazine article by Gabriel Thompson put it this

way ldquoThe destruction of the Orsquoodham food system wasnrsquot only about food it was about

culture --- exchanging a local diet for an existence reliant on processed food Millennia of

food independence became dependence in a matter of decadesrdquo

D

By Lee Allen

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 29

CASINO DINING

Cholla buds from the buckhorn staghorn and pencil cacti will

run their course before being replaced by the June fruiting of

the giant saguaro to make jams jellies and even wine and in its

own turn the deep red juicy-sweet fruits of the prickly pear

which will show up in August Just one example of the seasonal

rotation of traditional edibles found in the desert --- and at the

Desert Rain Cafeacute

So now you know whatrsquos cooking --- but where did it come

from Thatrsquos where TOCA the non-profit Tohono Orsquoodham

Community Action program comes in as sponsor of the New

Generation of Tohono Orsquoodham Farmers effort launched in

2011 TOCA manages both ends of the food chainhellipgrowing

crops in the field that end up at the Desert Rain Cafeacute

For the Orsquoodham probably the most famous of the Three Sisters

combination of cornsquashbeans would be the bean specifi-

cally the tepary (bawi) indigenous to the Sonoran Desert in

Arizona The staple of the Orsquoodham diet is heat resistant needs

little water to grow and does well in concert with other culti-

vated drought-resistant crops like 60-day corn None-the-less

despite their dependence on the tepary cultivation waned In

less than a century the nearly food self-sufficient Orsquoodham

went from an annual 1frac12 million pounds of beans to a miserly

few hundred pounds and fields began to lay fallow

Until TOCA stepped in to begin replanting traditional crops

with seeds provided by Native SeedsSEARCH a Tucson-based

seed bank Today a 125-acre farm exists near the USMexico

border harvesting tons of beans and corn as well as squash and

melon supporting TOCArsquos message that when respected and

cultivated land considered sacred can create healthy traditional

foodstuffs

A smaller grow-out farm south of Mission San Xavier Del Bac is

run by the San Xavier Cooperative Association ldquoWhen the farm

originally began one of the basic efforts was raising crops to

keep people aliverdquo says Propagation Manager Ciersquona Schaefli

Now that growth rates have improved a farm store offers certi-

fied naturally-grown traditional native crops --- everything

from alfalfa beans and peas to corn meal and flour as well Orsquoo-

dham yellow watermelon big squash (Hal) and Irsquoitoi onions

The reintroduction of traditional native foods in schools and the

community as a whole ldquois about reintegration of cultural and

health benefits a return of the wonderful flavors of these tradi-

tional foods and part of a larger movement toward health and

wellnessrdquo says Chef Votto ldquoWersquore proud to be a part of this

reinvigorationrdquo $

But now anyone with a hunger for the traditional and tasty can

whet their appetite with contemporary Orsquoodham cuisine billed

as ldquotraditional delicious and healthyrdquo

In a menu as creative as the cuisine itself Monday through Fri-

day edible options include breakfast (Morning Dew) entrees

(Monsoons) side dishes (Whirlwinds) beverages (Flash

Floods) and daily specials (Cloud Bursts)

Cafeacute Manager Brian Hendricks will point out the cafeacutersquos mantra

that ldquoeach dish contains at least one traditional Tohono Orsquoo-

dham food such as cholla buds protein-rich tepary beans or

saguaro fruit syrup Sometimes we prepare them as our people

have for generations and sometimes they are served in new

waysrdquo

The flavors of the desert are not only rich and delicious de-

signed to excite and satisfy the palette traditional foods are also

healthy Mesquite flour olive oil and the sweet syrup of agave

are used to help regulate blood sugar levels and manage diabe-

tes

Taking advantage of historic and currently cultivated possibili-

ties such as sweet Indian corn beans lentils squash and mel-

ons as well as beans from the mesquite tree and fruits off the

saguaro cactus menus are subject to change

Aside from standard items like tepary bean and short rib stew

hummus made from tepary beans or prickly pear chicken

wraps and glazed pork ribs the kitchen staff gets challenged as

seasons change and supplies vary ldquoPeople from all over the

world come to our cafeacute to try our unique foods knowing they

canrsquot find anything like this anywhere elserdquo says Hendricks

ldquoThe cholla bud (Ciolim) harvest takes place in the spring and

we will be featuring these in many preparations including the

ever-popular cholla bud citrus salad and our cholla bud pico de

gallordquo says Consulting Chef Mary Paganelli Votto ldquoBecause we

make every effort to showcase seasonal food options our week-

ly springtime specials may feature quiche pasta or sauteacutes that

all utilize the delicious cholla budsrdquo

For the uninitiated taste buds the rich in calcium fruit of the

cholla (more calcium in a 4-ounce serving than in a glass of

milk) is one of the earliest crops of a new season and offers a lot

of culinary versatility It can be dried pickled ground or fro-

zen and then added to salads stews salsas chiles and stir fry

Its taste has been likened to a cross between asparagus and

broccoli

The Desert Rain Cafeacute is located in the Tohono Plaza on Main Street in Sells Arizona

Their phone number is 5203834918 and their website is desertraincafecom

The cafeacute is open Monday through Friday from 630am to 3pm

30 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

TRIBAL NEWS

lthough spring doesnrsquot officially arrive until mid-

March the weather warms quickly in Arizona desert

country allowing Native American events to get un-

derway early Two such annual festivities are planned in Febru-

ary and March with a welcome mat out for visitors

The 24th annual World Championship Hoop Dance competition

will be held at Heard Museum in Phoenix on February 8-9

Starting with a Grand Entry procession on opening morning

and concluding with an awards presentation on the afternoon of

Day Two competitors will be hooping it up non-stop Hoop

dancing is story telling and whether or not the story is a capti-

vating one depends a lot on the talents of the storyteller and the

number of hoops put into play (anywhere from one to 50) But

itrsquos not the number of hoops involved that is impressive itrsquos

what the dancers do with them

A ldquoWe look for rhythm and timing and how well the dancers co-

ordinate with the drumrdquo says judge Victor Bob ldquoWe watch for

speed precision creativity and showmanship --- lots of things

going on simultaneously Things donrsquot have to be absolutely

perfect as long as the dance is completed all the hoops brought

into the competition are used nothing gets dropped and the

hoop forms donrsquot fall apart before the end of the songrdquo

Not only do judges look for the obvious they also consider the

intangibles like how well the crowd reacts to a particular per-

formerrsquos moves like those of last yearrsquos 6-year-old old Rito

Lopez (PimaApache) from Salt River Arizona Another crowd

favorite who proved that hoop dancing wasnrsquot just for the

younger crowd was Jones Benally (Navajo) an award-winning

performer now in his 90s who has been a hoop dancer for more

than 75 years

And Pow Wows By Lee Allen

World Championship Hoop Dance Competition at the Heard Museum

TRIBAL NEWS

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 31

The origin of hoop dancing varies according to whatever histor-

ical reference is consulted Some claim the people of Taos Pueb-

lo in New Mexico were the first to perform with dancers passing

through a 24-inch diameter circular willow hoop Others insist

the expressive performances began with the Anishinaabe cul-

ture in which the dancer became a counselor with the hoops

representing circles that return the responsibility of problems

back to their creator

Some indigenous peoples use hoop dancing as a part of healing

ceremonies designed to restore balance and harmony in the

world with holy men regarding the circles as sacred claiming

that visions may be seen within the hoops

The first World Hoop Dance Competition took place at the New

Mexico State Fair in 1991 with the venue moving to Heard Mu-

seum the following year ldquoThe event is a way to get up close and

personal with a truly unique Native American sportrdquo says

Debra Krol (XolonSalinan) ldquoThe rules are simple the dancers

accessible and with more than 70 performers coming from all

over the US and Canada you get to see a lot of different native

culturesrdquo

A few miles further down Interstate 10 and a month later mem-

bers of the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe San Xavier District will pre-

sent their 32nd annual Wak pow wow ldquoItrsquos always the second

weekend in March (this year March 8-9)rdquo says long-time pow

wow committee chairman Philbert Bailey Begun in 1982 as a

small social event to raise funds it has grown in popularity with

both participants and spectators and is now publicized as Tuc-

sonrsquos largest gathering of American Indians ldquoWe share some of

our cultural traditions with those who visit and donrsquot really care

how many people show up as long as they all have a good

timerdquo says Bailey ldquoOur pow wow is well attended by Native

Americans who live by and like to compete as well as non-

natives who want to find out a bit more about who we arerdquo

This yearrsquos event will begin with a Saturday morning audience

presentation of traditional dancing by San Xavier District danc-

ers followed by gourd dancing that leads up to a noon Grand

Entry procession The ever popular crowd pleaser of Tiny Tot

dancers (from those just able to walk to 5 years old) starts the

full day of pageantry that includes intertribal dances couples

exhibition teen elder and womenrsquos dancing ldquoWe looked at a

lot of other pow wows in the West to see how they were being

conducted and then we incorporated what we thought were the

best ideas into our own gathering which now offers a combina-

tion of pageantry fun and lots of dance competitionrdquo Bailey

says

Adding some uniqueness to this particular pow wow a Waila

band will kick off the second day of performances Competition

offers cash prizes for the top three performers in each category

with prize amounts being determined by gate revenue ldquoSome

dancers travel the pow wow circuit and compete as their way of

earning a livingrdquo Bailey says Other events on Day Two involve

two-step team and hoop dancing

A variety of food booths are located between the parking lot

and the pow wow grounds at Mission San Xavier Del Bac

[White Dove of the Desert] and the sights and smells of mes-

quite fires cooking Indian tacos red and green chili burros and

several versions of fry bread are hard to pass by

ldquoNobody needs to go away hungryrdquo Bailey says ldquoIn addition

to things to eat Indian vendors will be selling jewelry bead-

work drums kachina dolls painted art T-shirts --- all authentic

hand-made Indian crafts not stuff made in Chinardquo One of the

most popular attractions for kids is the chance to get their faces

painted

Once the dancing dust has settled Bailey and his committee

members will take a break until the fall when theyrsquoll start plan-

ning for an even bigger 2015 event --- always on the second

weekend in March

More information on the February 8-9 Phoenix hoop dancing

can be found online at heardorghoop Additional details on the

March 8-9 Tucson Wak pow wow can be found on their website

at waknetorg $

Heard Museum located at 2301 N Central Avenue Phoenix

Baskets and other Indian crafts for sale at the Wak pow wow

32 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO GOLF

Apache Stronghold

he Apache Stronghold Golf Club located at Apache Gold Casi-

no Resort near Globe Arizona is an 18-hole par 72 high desert

golf course with a USGA rating of 746 and a USGA slope of

145 Opened in 1999 the 7519 yard-long course was designed by Tom

Doak and challenges golfers with natural features including desert

washes rolling topography and natural rugged bunkers The moun-

tain and desert vistas are panoramic and unspoiled At 3200 feet in

elevation the golfing experience is cooler than nearby Phoenix and

Tucson during the summer months and mild during the winter season

With five sets of tees to choose from this memorable course accommo-

dates serious to casual golfers The property also includes a driving

range and clubhouse

T

Superb Golf in the High Desert

CASINO GOLF

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 33

Apache Gold Casino Resort is currently offering a Golf amp

Game Package that lets you bring a non-golfer along for the

fun The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold

Best Western one round of golf at Apache Stronghold Golf

Club including a cart and range balls plus $10 promotional

credits for two for slot play at Apache Gold Casino In ad-

dition guests will receive two breakfast lunch and dinner

vouchers at Apache Grill and two drink coupons Weekday

rates start at $140 and weekends (and holidays) start at

$160

A second package available is their Golferrsquos Stay amp Play

Package where players can tee up at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club and then hit the jackpot at Apache Gold Casino

The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold Best

Western one round of golf per golfer at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club including cart and range balls $10 promotional

credits for slot play at Apache Gold Casino Each golfer

receives breakfast lunch and dinner vouchers at Apache

Grill and a drink coupon

Single occupancy weekday rates start at $110 with week-

ends and holidays at $130 Double occupancy weekday

rates are $176 and $196 on weekends and holidays Call

800APACHE8 or visit apache-gold-casinocom for more

information $

The Fourteenth Green At Apache Stronghold

The View From The Fifteenth Tee At Apache Stronghold

34 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

LAUGHLIN NEVADA Directory amp Gaming Statistics

Aquarius Casino Resort

800662LUCK

aquariuscasinoresortcom

1250+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area blackjack table

games roulette craps keno race

sports book

Avi Resort amp Casino

(Fort Mojave Tribe)

8004300721

avicasinocom

1000+ slots bingo blackjack table

games craps roulette poker room

keno racesports book KidsQuest

Colorado Belle Hotel Casino

8774600777

coloradobellecom

750+ slots blackjack table games

craps roulette poker room keno

racesports book Build your own

amazing burger at Pintrsquos Brewery

Riverside Resort Hotel amp Casino

8002273849

riversideresortcom

1300+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area bingo black-

jack table games craps roulette

poker room keno racesports book

Pioneer Hotel amp Gambling Hall

8006343469

pioneerlaughlincom

490 slots blackjack table games

craps roulette sports book Make

sure to check out the video poker amp

reel slots

Harrahrsquos Laughlin

8004478700

harrahslaughlincom

900+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area blackjack table

games craps roulette poker room

live keno racesports book

Golden Nugget Laughlin

8002371739

goldennuggetcomlaughlin

1000+ slots blackjack table games

craps roulette poker room sports

book Sign up for the playerrsquos club

and spin for free play

Edgewater Hotel Casino

8006774837

edgewater-casinocom

750+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area blackjack table

games roulette craps racesports

book Great all-around casino

We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information To inform us of

updates please email editorazgamingguidecom The Nevada Gaming Control Board

publishes statistics on casino gaming activity in Nevada according to their statersquos gaming

regulations The most current data for Laughlin at press time is from three months prior

A negative hold percentage indicates that game overpaid during the stated month

Tropicana Laughlin

8002436846

tropicanaxcom

1000+ slots blackjack table games

craps roulette and a sports book

Stop in for lunch at Carnegiersquos or

the Poolside Cafeacute and enjoy the food

River Palms Resort Casino

8777877256

river-palmscom

550+ slots bingo blackjack table

games craps roulette sports book

Donrsquot miss the view of the river from

Dennyrsquos

Slots Hold Tables Hold

Loose Megabucks 097 Blackjack 21 1597

$1 373 Craps 1819

25cent 441 Roulette 2123

Multi-Denom 523 Other Table Games 2509

$5 566 Let It Ride 2650

5cent 582 Pai Gow Poker 2854

1cent 993 Three Card Poker 3323

Tight $25 1101

Other Hold Win Amount Dollars

Loose Sports Pools 458 Slots 287 mil

Race Books 1714 Tables 35 mil

Tight Live Keno 2578 Other 04 mil

Laughlinrsquos Gaming Statistics November 2013

36 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

LAUGHLIN NEVADA News

herersquos a lot going on at Harrahs Laughlin with definitely

something for everyone Dirk Arthur continues his suc-

cessful run at Harrahrsquos with his Wild Magic show February 4

through March 9 in the Fiesta Showroom Shows are every night

except Mondays Defending the Caveman returns to the Fiesta

Showroom March 29 through April 20 This is one comedy

show you donrsquot want to miss On April 26 yoursquoll want to catch

Los Lobos amp Los Lonely Boys With tickets starting at $24 yoursquoll

be sure to have an evening of great entertainment from two

great performers for one low price On June 14 funny man Jeff

Dunham arrives with his

Disorderly Conduct Tour for

a night of laughs

Harrahrsquos Laughlin is also

hosting a big $20000 Poker

Tournament that is open to

the public the weekend of

March 14-16 The winner

receives a $10000 WSOP

seat or $8000 in cash The

entry fee is $200 and room

rates start at only $59 per night with the buy-in

Every Sunday in March through April 20 Harrahrsquos Laughlin

presents Wheel of Fortune Super Spin Sundays Players have a

one in five chance of winning a prize including free slot play

reward credits dining credits or a gift

Did you know that Harrahs Laughlin is

home to plenty of Top Sizzling Slots Not

only did they recently install over 400

new games but they are also paying out

over $9 million every month So the next

time you visit if you are a fan of video

poker make sure to play the IGT Multi-

Denomination Triple PlayFive PlayTen

Play machines in the High Limit room or the

Video Poker Area If you prefer the slots

some of the hottest games on their floor

are Aristocratrsquos Buffalo Stampede near

the South Tower Aristocratrsquos Wonder 4

near the Beach Cafeacute and Ballyrsquos Quick

Hits also near the South Tower $

Harrahrsquos Laughlin Presents Entertainment Promotions amp Top Sizzling Slots

T

News LAUGHLIN NEVADA

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 37

ountry music icon and legend Willie Nelson returns to the

E Center Saturday March 29 for another extraordinary

concert Nelson is the creative genius behind historic recordings

like Crazy Hello Walls Red Headed Stranger and Stardust His

career has spanned six decades with a catalog of over 200 al-

bums Hes also earned every conceivable award and honor

bestowed upon a person in his profession In the last five years

alone he delivered ten new releases two of which received

Grammy nominations and a career-spanning box set He re-

leased his first novel and again headlined Farm Aid an event he

co-founded in 1985 all the while continuing to lobby against

horse slaughter and producing his own blend of biodiesel fuel

Nelson tours tirelessly climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III

(he rode his first two buses into the ground) taking his music

and fans on a seemingly endless journey to places that were

well worth the ride The concert starts at 730pm with tickets

starting at $45

C

WILLIE NELSON

amp FAMILY All American Country In The E Center

The Original Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters

The Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall

of Fame in 1987 with a string of big hits such as Charlie Brown Searchin

Youngblood Yakety Yak Little Egypt and many more Charlie Duncan joined Cornell

and became one of the Coasters Duncan carried on the tradition of vocal excel-

lence stage presence choreography and humor he shared with Gunter

The Legendary Monroe Powell amp The Platters Revue

The Platters were one of the top vocal groups of the 50s delivering smooth

stylized renditions of pop standards Their string of hits began in 1955 with Only

You and included four singles that reached 1 The Great Pretender My Prayer Twi-

light Time and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Monroe Powell is the best known lead singer

for the Platters for over 40 years

Bobby Hendrickrsquos Drifters

One of the great American doo-wop and RampBsoul vocal groups the Driftersrsquo

hits include There Goes My Baby Dance With Me This Magic Moment Save The

Last Dance For Me Some Kind Of Wonderful On Broadway Under The Boardwalk

Bobby Hendricks is the oldest surviving lead vocalist of the Drifters

Tickets are on sale at wwwedgewater-casinocom and at Edgewater Casino

Services $

Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters Monroe

Powell amp The Platters Revue Bobby

Hendrickrsquos Drifters E Center Dinner

Show set for February 28 March 1 amp

March 2 2014 Dinner will be served

at 6pm Nevada time Tickets starting

at just $55

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

38 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Apache Gold CasinomdashGlobe AZmdash8002722438

Cabaret Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands every weekend

Pavilion

Selena TributemdashMar 1

BlueWater CasinomdashParker AZmdash8882433360

Dig Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJsmdashDaily at 5pm

BlueWater Showroom

Leonardo da Vinci ExhibitionmdashNow-Apr 22

Kenny RogersmdashMar 22

Casino ArizonamdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom

Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)mdashFeb 7

Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)mdashFeb 21-22

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)mdashFeb 28-Mar 1

The Long Run Experience (The Eagles Tribute)mdashMar 7-8

Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)mdashMar 21-22

LAVation (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 28-29

The Arizona Room

Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country) - Mondays at 8pm

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashTuesdays at 6pm

Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashWednesdays at 6pm

Marley Taylor Band (Cover band)mdashSundays from 9pm to 1am

Casino Del SolmdashTucson AZmdash5208386506

Event Center

George LopezmdashFeb 14-15

Cliff Castle CasinomdashCamp Verde AZmdash8003817568

Dragonfly Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs

Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687

Events

Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm

La Vida Loca (Latin Music)mdashFr at 9pm

A variety of live music every Saturday night on the casino floor

Desert Diamond Casino ImdashTucson AZmdash8663329467

Monsoon Nightclub

Boots amp BeersmdashLive country music every Friday night

Noches CalientemdashSaturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music

Desert Diamond Casino IImdashSahuarita AZmdash8663329467

Sports Bar

Swinging TuesdaysmdashTuesdays 1ndash4pm

Karaoke NightmdashWednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden OldiesmdashThursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJsmdashFridays amp Saturdays

Diamond Center

Oh What A NightmdashFeb 8

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 22 (Rodeo Weekend)

Ron ldquoTater Saladrdquo WhitemdashMar 29

Doobie BrothersmdashApr 4

Gloria TrevimdashMay 3

Fort McDowell CasinomdashFort McDowell AZmdash8008433678

Mega Yard SalemdashFeb 22

Lucky 7 Saloon

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrahs Ak-Chin CasinomdashMaricopa AZmdash4808025000

The Lounge

Bella DonnamdashFeb 7 The HamptonsmdashFeb 8 B PlatinummdashFeb 14

The JJrsquosmdashFeb 15 Da VenturesmdashFeb 17 QuantummdashFeb 21 The

WalkensmdashFeb 22 Kenny CeteramdashFeb 28 Live DJmdashFeb31017amp24

Wild Wednesdays Noon to 4pm SwingtipsmdashFeb 5 Walkens

TriomdashFeb 12 Band Stand Shows 70rsquosmdashFeb 19 Western Fusion

TriomdashFeb 26

Hot Latin Nights 8pm to midnight on Thursdays fea tures Or-

chestra CalientemdashFeb 6 AzTexmdashFeb 20

Ladies Night on Monday nights

Hon-Dah CasinomdashPinetop AZmdash8009298744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom

Munday FundaymdashComedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home

of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once

in a while The east Tennessee native has an impressive track

record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the

country listener hes had six number one hits from his first

three albums from Watching You and These Are My People to

his most recent smashes Take A Back Road and Farmers

Daughter Through it all Rodney has always remained true to him-

self and constantly strives to evolve and find unique ways of

expressing himself through the music he puts out into the

world Though his new crop of songs has some edge and the

vocal energy may be amped up a notch Rodney is still the

same hardworking patriotic rock-solid country boy that fans

have grown to know and love since his debut with 2003s Hon-

esty Treena Parvello Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono Orsquoodham Gaming Enterprise said ldquoWersquore

very proud to once again partner with KIIM FM for a spectac-

ular rodeo weekend show Donrsquot miss Rodney Atkinsrsquo fantas-

tic Country soundrdquo

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

band will bring pop culture classics to life with their

authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

Paradise CasinomdashYuma AZmdash8887774946

Sharkyrsquos Bar amp Bites

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan CasinomdashWinterhaven CAmdash8777832426

Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

Legends In ConcertmdashFeb 19-23

George Thorogood amp The DestroyersmdashMar 1

Twin Arrows Navajo CasinomdashFlagstaff AZmdash8559468946

Featuring a variety of local regional amp headlining acts Call for info

Vee Quiva CasinomdashLaveen AZmdash8009464452

VQ Live

Featuring a variety of cover bands local amp regional acts Call for info

Event Center

JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

Little Joe y La FamiliamdashFeb 15

Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 15

Wild Horse Pass CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

The TemptationsmdashFeb 15-16

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

Vietnamese Lunar New Year ConcertDancemdashFeb 22

Yavapai CasinomdashPrescott AZmdash8007568744

Yavapai Cantina

Karaoke with Cruisinrsquo SusanmdashFr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

VIP players can participate In short Casino

Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

possible Thatrsquos certainly not a bad thing if

yoursquore thinking you want to participate in

after-hours bingo

Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

tained (what I believe to be) its most special

elementmdashits atmosphere The callers are just

as friendly as I remember The floor workers

are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

If you are like me and havenrsquot been in a

while trust me when I say yoursquore missing

out L8 Nite Bingo was always a blast but

now I can honestly say itrsquos better than ever

Visit casinoarizonacom for info on Casino

Arizonarsquos Bingo or call 4808507777 $

Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II

bullMusic DirectorOn-Air Host (3-7pm) for

KNRJ-FM 1011 The Beat

bullResident DJVJ for KTVK-3TV Friday 10am

bullHost of REDY Set Radio

bullOfficial Bum Squad DJ

bullDJ Vatican Member

bullFor more information on Ramses Ja visit his

website at ramsesjacom

L8 Nite Bingo Casino Arizona with host Corina

Corina DJing at KOOL 945 FM

Corina Hosting at L8 Nite Bingo

Corina amp DJ Kenji at Casino Arizonarsquos

L8 Nite Bingo Theme Nights

HOT DEALS Giveaways

42 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

3 Great Ways To Win

The packages are valid for any of the Renaissance Festivalrsquos

dates February 8-9 15-17 22-23 March 1-2 8-9 15-16 22-23

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By joining our community on Facebook yoursquoll be the first to

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Ask The Experts Magazine Giveaway

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Monthly Drawings

Do you have a question for our staff of casino gaming industry

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and comments in any area of gaming and we will make every

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o date we have given away well over $10000 in prizes

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Congratulations to our past winners of the lsquoBreak Away From

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Renaissance Tickets Facebook Giveaway

February 1 through February 28

Weekly Drawings

We are giving away 20 sets of four Renaissance Festival adult

admissions and a VIP parking pass every week (valued at $100)

T

44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

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FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 25

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26 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

on-Dah Resort-Casino and Conference Center is set to

host their 12th annual White Mountains Winter

Games 2014 that includes Sled Dog Races and Winter-

Fest during the last weekend in February The Sled Dog Races

start at Sunrise Ski Resort on Saturday morning at 9am with the

Finals held on Sunday at 9am as well After the Finals the Kids

Races will be held WinterFest begins at Noon on Saturday and

includes a Chili amp Salsa Cook-off the White Mountain Dog

Show the Dog Weight Pull Competition live music by Apache

Spirit food (Indian tacos) beverages vendors Phoenix area

radio personality Dave Pratt as the event MC and much more

This celebration of Winter is not to be missed and is well worth

the weekend trip into the White Mountainsmdashespecially because

the Slot Department at Hon-Dah casino has been working hard

to get a large number of brand new slot machines up and run-

ning before Winter Games 2014 heats up This is the second

large influx of new slots to Hon-Dah in a short amount of time

So get your bankrolls ready and plan your next road trip up to

Hon-Dah in the White Mountains to play all the hot new slots

The brand new games are from four different slot manufactur-

ers including Bally IGT Konami and WMS so you wonrsquot worry

about a lack of diversity Players can choose from entertaining

games like Back to the Future or Footloose by IGT or get down

to business with Ballyrsquos numerous Quick Hit games Konamirsquos

China Shores series or one of our personal favorites WMSrsquo Mr

Hydersquos Wild Ride

When you put everything together Hon-Dah is ready for some

serious slot action before during and after Winter Games 2014

Instead of trying to discuss every slot they installed we thought

wersquod look at the long list of new slots we obtained and tell you

which games wersquod definitely play as soon as we walked

through the doors The entire list of new games is on the next

page but we felt it was important to highlight three games as

our standouts based on our research and our own personal ex-

periences Our top three ldquoMust Playrdquo games from the list of new

slots at Hon-Dah are Quick Hit China Shores and Mr Hydersquos

Wild Ride

H

By Lana Hartmann

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 27

Any Quick Hits by Bally

Great bonus hit frequency It is

very easy to hit a bonus with a

small bankroll The free games

are great Plus the multi-level

progressive with the Quick Hit

symbols is a fantastic add-on to

the game The lower jackpots

hit often and it is not uncom-

mon to hit jackpots and bonus-

es back to back Remember the

only way to win any of the

jackpots is to play max bet so

if thatrsquos not your style try a

different game Play these slots

at max bet only or move on to

something else

Mr Hydersquos Wild Ride by WMS

This game grows on all of us

more and more every time we

play it When you get 4 bonus

symbols on the first reel the

remaining reels re-spin for

additional bonus symbols You

need 5 bonus symbols to trig-

ger but you can get up to 20

symbols on screen for up to 60

free games The free games

allow the bonus symbols to not

only lock but add one free spin

and turn wild for the remain-

ing free games There are some

great bonus wins to be made

on this game and you donrsquot

wait long for a bonus either

Any China Shores by Konami

OK we all know how popular

this brand of Konami game is

so it comes as no surprise that

we chose this slot as one of our

favorites right You have to

try these games several times

to truly understand what all of

the fuss is about But when you

see players routinely hitting

hundreds of free games and

walking away from a bonus

with several hundred dollars

with wagers that are less than a

dollar yoursquoll get it too Be pre-

pared to walk away from this

slot if it isnrsquot treating you right

because itrsquos very volatile Try a

bit of your bankroll to see if the

machine is ldquohotrdquo and if itrsquos not

move on $

The Master List

Bally Technologies

Fast Hits Double Gold Gauchos Gold Gold

Rush Hidden Paradise Hot Hot Habanero

Quick Hit Black Gold Free Game Fever Quick

Hit Platinum Triple Blazing 7s Quick Hit Tri-

ple Blazing 7rsquos Free Game Fever Royal Eagle

Run with the Pack Takes the Cake Temple of

Mystery Texas Dice Wild Encounters Wild

Stripes

IGT

Back To The Future Black Orchid Candy Bars

Cats and Dogs Diamond of Athens Fast Hits

Triple Double Hot Peppers Fast Hits Triple Dia-

monds Footloose Goddess of Desire Goddess of

Gold Gold Bar 7s Hot Roll Super Times Pay

Hot Roll Triple Double Diamond Hotsy Totsy

Huevocartoon In Bloom Lady Swan Lovely

Outlaws Lucky Horse Pets Splitting Hares Su-

matran Storm Vanishing Act Woolly Mammoth

Konami Gaming

China Mystery China Shores China Shores 4-5

China Shores Boosted Dragons Law Dynasty of

Gold Glittering Pyramids Jumpinrsquo Jalapenos

Lion Festival Mystical Ruins Rawhide Bonus

Ladies Solstice Celebration Sparkling Twilight

Treasure Voyage Wealth of the Orient

WMS Gaming

Bier Haus Black Knight II Colossal Wizards

Country Girl Enchanted Darkness Exotic Treas-

ures Fallen Angels Fire Island Fire Queen a

Double Money Burst Great Tutankhamens

Mysteries Hercules Mr Hydes Wild Ride

Mystical Bayou Napoleon amp Josephine Nep-

tunes Quest a Double Money Burst Nile Lotus

Pirate Ship Queen of the Wild Towers of the

Temple Treasures of Machu Picchu

CASINO DINING

28 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

ining in the desert encompasses all manner of cuisine ranging from Five Star

to Fast Food with a growing trend toward traditional tastes To satisfy the

latter the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe offers its Desert Rain Cafeacute in Sells

Orsquoodham history is replete with references to seasonal farming that took advantage of

Southern Arizonarsquos generally sparse rainfall ldquoIrsquoitoi Elder Brother of Tohono Orsquoodham

legend provided everything the Desert People needed to survive including a wide varie-

ty of wild and cultivated foodsrdquo according to the cafeacute webpage ldquoThese foods and food

traditions have sustained the Orsquoodham people and culture for countless generationsrdquo

Recognizing 21st century status a Yes magazine article by Gabriel Thompson put it this

way ldquoThe destruction of the Orsquoodham food system wasnrsquot only about food it was about

culture --- exchanging a local diet for an existence reliant on processed food Millennia of

food independence became dependence in a matter of decadesrdquo

D

By Lee Allen

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 29

CASINO DINING

Cholla buds from the buckhorn staghorn and pencil cacti will

run their course before being replaced by the June fruiting of

the giant saguaro to make jams jellies and even wine and in its

own turn the deep red juicy-sweet fruits of the prickly pear

which will show up in August Just one example of the seasonal

rotation of traditional edibles found in the desert --- and at the

Desert Rain Cafeacute

So now you know whatrsquos cooking --- but where did it come

from Thatrsquos where TOCA the non-profit Tohono Orsquoodham

Community Action program comes in as sponsor of the New

Generation of Tohono Orsquoodham Farmers effort launched in

2011 TOCA manages both ends of the food chainhellipgrowing

crops in the field that end up at the Desert Rain Cafeacute

For the Orsquoodham probably the most famous of the Three Sisters

combination of cornsquashbeans would be the bean specifi-

cally the tepary (bawi) indigenous to the Sonoran Desert in

Arizona The staple of the Orsquoodham diet is heat resistant needs

little water to grow and does well in concert with other culti-

vated drought-resistant crops like 60-day corn None-the-less

despite their dependence on the tepary cultivation waned In

less than a century the nearly food self-sufficient Orsquoodham

went from an annual 1frac12 million pounds of beans to a miserly

few hundred pounds and fields began to lay fallow

Until TOCA stepped in to begin replanting traditional crops

with seeds provided by Native SeedsSEARCH a Tucson-based

seed bank Today a 125-acre farm exists near the USMexico

border harvesting tons of beans and corn as well as squash and

melon supporting TOCArsquos message that when respected and

cultivated land considered sacred can create healthy traditional

foodstuffs

A smaller grow-out farm south of Mission San Xavier Del Bac is

run by the San Xavier Cooperative Association ldquoWhen the farm

originally began one of the basic efforts was raising crops to

keep people aliverdquo says Propagation Manager Ciersquona Schaefli

Now that growth rates have improved a farm store offers certi-

fied naturally-grown traditional native crops --- everything

from alfalfa beans and peas to corn meal and flour as well Orsquoo-

dham yellow watermelon big squash (Hal) and Irsquoitoi onions

The reintroduction of traditional native foods in schools and the

community as a whole ldquois about reintegration of cultural and

health benefits a return of the wonderful flavors of these tradi-

tional foods and part of a larger movement toward health and

wellnessrdquo says Chef Votto ldquoWersquore proud to be a part of this

reinvigorationrdquo $

But now anyone with a hunger for the traditional and tasty can

whet their appetite with contemporary Orsquoodham cuisine billed

as ldquotraditional delicious and healthyrdquo

In a menu as creative as the cuisine itself Monday through Fri-

day edible options include breakfast (Morning Dew) entrees

(Monsoons) side dishes (Whirlwinds) beverages (Flash

Floods) and daily specials (Cloud Bursts)

Cafeacute Manager Brian Hendricks will point out the cafeacutersquos mantra

that ldquoeach dish contains at least one traditional Tohono Orsquoo-

dham food such as cholla buds protein-rich tepary beans or

saguaro fruit syrup Sometimes we prepare them as our people

have for generations and sometimes they are served in new

waysrdquo

The flavors of the desert are not only rich and delicious de-

signed to excite and satisfy the palette traditional foods are also

healthy Mesquite flour olive oil and the sweet syrup of agave

are used to help regulate blood sugar levels and manage diabe-

tes

Taking advantage of historic and currently cultivated possibili-

ties such as sweet Indian corn beans lentils squash and mel-

ons as well as beans from the mesquite tree and fruits off the

saguaro cactus menus are subject to change

Aside from standard items like tepary bean and short rib stew

hummus made from tepary beans or prickly pear chicken

wraps and glazed pork ribs the kitchen staff gets challenged as

seasons change and supplies vary ldquoPeople from all over the

world come to our cafeacute to try our unique foods knowing they

canrsquot find anything like this anywhere elserdquo says Hendricks

ldquoThe cholla bud (Ciolim) harvest takes place in the spring and

we will be featuring these in many preparations including the

ever-popular cholla bud citrus salad and our cholla bud pico de

gallordquo says Consulting Chef Mary Paganelli Votto ldquoBecause we

make every effort to showcase seasonal food options our week-

ly springtime specials may feature quiche pasta or sauteacutes that

all utilize the delicious cholla budsrdquo

For the uninitiated taste buds the rich in calcium fruit of the

cholla (more calcium in a 4-ounce serving than in a glass of

milk) is one of the earliest crops of a new season and offers a lot

of culinary versatility It can be dried pickled ground or fro-

zen and then added to salads stews salsas chiles and stir fry

Its taste has been likened to a cross between asparagus and

broccoli

The Desert Rain Cafeacute is located in the Tohono Plaza on Main Street in Sells Arizona

Their phone number is 5203834918 and their website is desertraincafecom

The cafeacute is open Monday through Friday from 630am to 3pm

30 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

TRIBAL NEWS

lthough spring doesnrsquot officially arrive until mid-

March the weather warms quickly in Arizona desert

country allowing Native American events to get un-

derway early Two such annual festivities are planned in Febru-

ary and March with a welcome mat out for visitors

The 24th annual World Championship Hoop Dance competition

will be held at Heard Museum in Phoenix on February 8-9

Starting with a Grand Entry procession on opening morning

and concluding with an awards presentation on the afternoon of

Day Two competitors will be hooping it up non-stop Hoop

dancing is story telling and whether or not the story is a capti-

vating one depends a lot on the talents of the storyteller and the

number of hoops put into play (anywhere from one to 50) But

itrsquos not the number of hoops involved that is impressive itrsquos

what the dancers do with them

A ldquoWe look for rhythm and timing and how well the dancers co-

ordinate with the drumrdquo says judge Victor Bob ldquoWe watch for

speed precision creativity and showmanship --- lots of things

going on simultaneously Things donrsquot have to be absolutely

perfect as long as the dance is completed all the hoops brought

into the competition are used nothing gets dropped and the

hoop forms donrsquot fall apart before the end of the songrdquo

Not only do judges look for the obvious they also consider the

intangibles like how well the crowd reacts to a particular per-

formerrsquos moves like those of last yearrsquos 6-year-old old Rito

Lopez (PimaApache) from Salt River Arizona Another crowd

favorite who proved that hoop dancing wasnrsquot just for the

younger crowd was Jones Benally (Navajo) an award-winning

performer now in his 90s who has been a hoop dancer for more

than 75 years

And Pow Wows By Lee Allen

World Championship Hoop Dance Competition at the Heard Museum

TRIBAL NEWS

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 31

The origin of hoop dancing varies according to whatever histor-

ical reference is consulted Some claim the people of Taos Pueb-

lo in New Mexico were the first to perform with dancers passing

through a 24-inch diameter circular willow hoop Others insist

the expressive performances began with the Anishinaabe cul-

ture in which the dancer became a counselor with the hoops

representing circles that return the responsibility of problems

back to their creator

Some indigenous peoples use hoop dancing as a part of healing

ceremonies designed to restore balance and harmony in the

world with holy men regarding the circles as sacred claiming

that visions may be seen within the hoops

The first World Hoop Dance Competition took place at the New

Mexico State Fair in 1991 with the venue moving to Heard Mu-

seum the following year ldquoThe event is a way to get up close and

personal with a truly unique Native American sportrdquo says

Debra Krol (XolonSalinan) ldquoThe rules are simple the dancers

accessible and with more than 70 performers coming from all

over the US and Canada you get to see a lot of different native

culturesrdquo

A few miles further down Interstate 10 and a month later mem-

bers of the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe San Xavier District will pre-

sent their 32nd annual Wak pow wow ldquoItrsquos always the second

weekend in March (this year March 8-9)rdquo says long-time pow

wow committee chairman Philbert Bailey Begun in 1982 as a

small social event to raise funds it has grown in popularity with

both participants and spectators and is now publicized as Tuc-

sonrsquos largest gathering of American Indians ldquoWe share some of

our cultural traditions with those who visit and donrsquot really care

how many people show up as long as they all have a good

timerdquo says Bailey ldquoOur pow wow is well attended by Native

Americans who live by and like to compete as well as non-

natives who want to find out a bit more about who we arerdquo

This yearrsquos event will begin with a Saturday morning audience

presentation of traditional dancing by San Xavier District danc-

ers followed by gourd dancing that leads up to a noon Grand

Entry procession The ever popular crowd pleaser of Tiny Tot

dancers (from those just able to walk to 5 years old) starts the

full day of pageantry that includes intertribal dances couples

exhibition teen elder and womenrsquos dancing ldquoWe looked at a

lot of other pow wows in the West to see how they were being

conducted and then we incorporated what we thought were the

best ideas into our own gathering which now offers a combina-

tion of pageantry fun and lots of dance competitionrdquo Bailey

says

Adding some uniqueness to this particular pow wow a Waila

band will kick off the second day of performances Competition

offers cash prizes for the top three performers in each category

with prize amounts being determined by gate revenue ldquoSome

dancers travel the pow wow circuit and compete as their way of

earning a livingrdquo Bailey says Other events on Day Two involve

two-step team and hoop dancing

A variety of food booths are located between the parking lot

and the pow wow grounds at Mission San Xavier Del Bac

[White Dove of the Desert] and the sights and smells of mes-

quite fires cooking Indian tacos red and green chili burros and

several versions of fry bread are hard to pass by

ldquoNobody needs to go away hungryrdquo Bailey says ldquoIn addition

to things to eat Indian vendors will be selling jewelry bead-

work drums kachina dolls painted art T-shirts --- all authentic

hand-made Indian crafts not stuff made in Chinardquo One of the

most popular attractions for kids is the chance to get their faces

painted

Once the dancing dust has settled Bailey and his committee

members will take a break until the fall when theyrsquoll start plan-

ning for an even bigger 2015 event --- always on the second

weekend in March

More information on the February 8-9 Phoenix hoop dancing

can be found online at heardorghoop Additional details on the

March 8-9 Tucson Wak pow wow can be found on their website

at waknetorg $

Heard Museum located at 2301 N Central Avenue Phoenix

Baskets and other Indian crafts for sale at the Wak pow wow

32 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO GOLF

Apache Stronghold

he Apache Stronghold Golf Club located at Apache Gold Casi-

no Resort near Globe Arizona is an 18-hole par 72 high desert

golf course with a USGA rating of 746 and a USGA slope of

145 Opened in 1999 the 7519 yard-long course was designed by Tom

Doak and challenges golfers with natural features including desert

washes rolling topography and natural rugged bunkers The moun-

tain and desert vistas are panoramic and unspoiled At 3200 feet in

elevation the golfing experience is cooler than nearby Phoenix and

Tucson during the summer months and mild during the winter season

With five sets of tees to choose from this memorable course accommo-

dates serious to casual golfers The property also includes a driving

range and clubhouse

T

Superb Golf in the High Desert

CASINO GOLF

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 33

Apache Gold Casino Resort is currently offering a Golf amp

Game Package that lets you bring a non-golfer along for the

fun The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold

Best Western one round of golf at Apache Stronghold Golf

Club including a cart and range balls plus $10 promotional

credits for two for slot play at Apache Gold Casino In ad-

dition guests will receive two breakfast lunch and dinner

vouchers at Apache Grill and two drink coupons Weekday

rates start at $140 and weekends (and holidays) start at

$160

A second package available is their Golferrsquos Stay amp Play

Package where players can tee up at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club and then hit the jackpot at Apache Gold Casino

The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold Best

Western one round of golf per golfer at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club including cart and range balls $10 promotional

credits for slot play at Apache Gold Casino Each golfer

receives breakfast lunch and dinner vouchers at Apache

Grill and a drink coupon

Single occupancy weekday rates start at $110 with week-

ends and holidays at $130 Double occupancy weekday

rates are $176 and $196 on weekends and holidays Call

800APACHE8 or visit apache-gold-casinocom for more

information $

The Fourteenth Green At Apache Stronghold

The View From The Fifteenth Tee At Apache Stronghold

34 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

LAUGHLIN NEVADA Directory amp Gaming Statistics

Aquarius Casino Resort

800662LUCK

aquariuscasinoresortcom

1250+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area blackjack table

games roulette craps keno race

sports book

Avi Resort amp Casino

(Fort Mojave Tribe)

8004300721

avicasinocom

1000+ slots bingo blackjack table

games craps roulette poker room

keno racesports book KidsQuest

Colorado Belle Hotel Casino

8774600777

coloradobellecom

750+ slots blackjack table games

craps roulette poker room keno

racesports book Build your own

amazing burger at Pintrsquos Brewery

Riverside Resort Hotel amp Casino

8002273849

riversideresortcom

1300+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area bingo black-

jack table games craps roulette

poker room keno racesports book

Pioneer Hotel amp Gambling Hall

8006343469

pioneerlaughlincom

490 slots blackjack table games

craps roulette sports book Make

sure to check out the video poker amp

reel slots

Harrahrsquos Laughlin

8004478700

harrahslaughlincom

900+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area blackjack table

games craps roulette poker room

live keno racesports book

Golden Nugget Laughlin

8002371739

goldennuggetcomlaughlin

1000+ slots blackjack table games

craps roulette poker room sports

book Sign up for the playerrsquos club

and spin for free play

Edgewater Hotel Casino

8006774837

edgewater-casinocom

750+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area blackjack table

games roulette craps racesports

book Great all-around casino

We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information To inform us of

updates please email editorazgamingguidecom The Nevada Gaming Control Board

publishes statistics on casino gaming activity in Nevada according to their statersquos gaming

regulations The most current data for Laughlin at press time is from three months prior

A negative hold percentage indicates that game overpaid during the stated month

Tropicana Laughlin

8002436846

tropicanaxcom

1000+ slots blackjack table games

craps roulette and a sports book

Stop in for lunch at Carnegiersquos or

the Poolside Cafeacute and enjoy the food

River Palms Resort Casino

8777877256

river-palmscom

550+ slots bingo blackjack table

games craps roulette sports book

Donrsquot miss the view of the river from

Dennyrsquos

Slots Hold Tables Hold

Loose Megabucks 097 Blackjack 21 1597

$1 373 Craps 1819

25cent 441 Roulette 2123

Multi-Denom 523 Other Table Games 2509

$5 566 Let It Ride 2650

5cent 582 Pai Gow Poker 2854

1cent 993 Three Card Poker 3323

Tight $25 1101

Other Hold Win Amount Dollars

Loose Sports Pools 458 Slots 287 mil

Race Books 1714 Tables 35 mil

Tight Live Keno 2578 Other 04 mil

Laughlinrsquos Gaming Statistics November 2013

36 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

LAUGHLIN NEVADA News

herersquos a lot going on at Harrahs Laughlin with definitely

something for everyone Dirk Arthur continues his suc-

cessful run at Harrahrsquos with his Wild Magic show February 4

through March 9 in the Fiesta Showroom Shows are every night

except Mondays Defending the Caveman returns to the Fiesta

Showroom March 29 through April 20 This is one comedy

show you donrsquot want to miss On April 26 yoursquoll want to catch

Los Lobos amp Los Lonely Boys With tickets starting at $24 yoursquoll

be sure to have an evening of great entertainment from two

great performers for one low price On June 14 funny man Jeff

Dunham arrives with his

Disorderly Conduct Tour for

a night of laughs

Harrahrsquos Laughlin is also

hosting a big $20000 Poker

Tournament that is open to

the public the weekend of

March 14-16 The winner

receives a $10000 WSOP

seat or $8000 in cash The

entry fee is $200 and room

rates start at only $59 per night with the buy-in

Every Sunday in March through April 20 Harrahrsquos Laughlin

presents Wheel of Fortune Super Spin Sundays Players have a

one in five chance of winning a prize including free slot play

reward credits dining credits or a gift

Did you know that Harrahs Laughlin is

home to plenty of Top Sizzling Slots Not

only did they recently install over 400

new games but they are also paying out

over $9 million every month So the next

time you visit if you are a fan of video

poker make sure to play the IGT Multi-

Denomination Triple PlayFive PlayTen

Play machines in the High Limit room or the

Video Poker Area If you prefer the slots

some of the hottest games on their floor

are Aristocratrsquos Buffalo Stampede near

the South Tower Aristocratrsquos Wonder 4

near the Beach Cafeacute and Ballyrsquos Quick

Hits also near the South Tower $

Harrahrsquos Laughlin Presents Entertainment Promotions amp Top Sizzling Slots

T

News LAUGHLIN NEVADA

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 37

ountry music icon and legend Willie Nelson returns to the

E Center Saturday March 29 for another extraordinary

concert Nelson is the creative genius behind historic recordings

like Crazy Hello Walls Red Headed Stranger and Stardust His

career has spanned six decades with a catalog of over 200 al-

bums Hes also earned every conceivable award and honor

bestowed upon a person in his profession In the last five years

alone he delivered ten new releases two of which received

Grammy nominations and a career-spanning box set He re-

leased his first novel and again headlined Farm Aid an event he

co-founded in 1985 all the while continuing to lobby against

horse slaughter and producing his own blend of biodiesel fuel

Nelson tours tirelessly climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III

(he rode his first two buses into the ground) taking his music

and fans on a seemingly endless journey to places that were

well worth the ride The concert starts at 730pm with tickets

starting at $45

C

WILLIE NELSON

amp FAMILY All American Country In The E Center

The Original Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters

The Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall

of Fame in 1987 with a string of big hits such as Charlie Brown Searchin

Youngblood Yakety Yak Little Egypt and many more Charlie Duncan joined Cornell

and became one of the Coasters Duncan carried on the tradition of vocal excel-

lence stage presence choreography and humor he shared with Gunter

The Legendary Monroe Powell amp The Platters Revue

The Platters were one of the top vocal groups of the 50s delivering smooth

stylized renditions of pop standards Their string of hits began in 1955 with Only

You and included four singles that reached 1 The Great Pretender My Prayer Twi-

light Time and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Monroe Powell is the best known lead singer

for the Platters for over 40 years

Bobby Hendrickrsquos Drifters

One of the great American doo-wop and RampBsoul vocal groups the Driftersrsquo

hits include There Goes My Baby Dance With Me This Magic Moment Save The

Last Dance For Me Some Kind Of Wonderful On Broadway Under The Boardwalk

Bobby Hendricks is the oldest surviving lead vocalist of the Drifters

Tickets are on sale at wwwedgewater-casinocom and at Edgewater Casino

Services $

Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters Monroe

Powell amp The Platters Revue Bobby

Hendrickrsquos Drifters E Center Dinner

Show set for February 28 March 1 amp

March 2 2014 Dinner will be served

at 6pm Nevada time Tickets starting

at just $55

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

38 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Apache Gold CasinomdashGlobe AZmdash8002722438

Cabaret Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands every weekend

Pavilion

Selena TributemdashMar 1

BlueWater CasinomdashParker AZmdash8882433360

Dig Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJsmdashDaily at 5pm

BlueWater Showroom

Leonardo da Vinci ExhibitionmdashNow-Apr 22

Kenny RogersmdashMar 22

Casino ArizonamdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom

Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)mdashFeb 7

Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)mdashFeb 21-22

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)mdashFeb 28-Mar 1

The Long Run Experience (The Eagles Tribute)mdashMar 7-8

Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)mdashMar 21-22

LAVation (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 28-29

The Arizona Room

Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country) - Mondays at 8pm

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashTuesdays at 6pm

Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashWednesdays at 6pm

Marley Taylor Band (Cover band)mdashSundays from 9pm to 1am

Casino Del SolmdashTucson AZmdash5208386506

Event Center

George LopezmdashFeb 14-15

Cliff Castle CasinomdashCamp Verde AZmdash8003817568

Dragonfly Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs

Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687

Events

Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm

La Vida Loca (Latin Music)mdashFr at 9pm

A variety of live music every Saturday night on the casino floor

Desert Diamond Casino ImdashTucson AZmdash8663329467

Monsoon Nightclub

Boots amp BeersmdashLive country music every Friday night

Noches CalientemdashSaturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music

Desert Diamond Casino IImdashSahuarita AZmdash8663329467

Sports Bar

Swinging TuesdaysmdashTuesdays 1ndash4pm

Karaoke NightmdashWednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden OldiesmdashThursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJsmdashFridays amp Saturdays

Diamond Center

Oh What A NightmdashFeb 8

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 22 (Rodeo Weekend)

Ron ldquoTater Saladrdquo WhitemdashMar 29

Doobie BrothersmdashApr 4

Gloria TrevimdashMay 3

Fort McDowell CasinomdashFort McDowell AZmdash8008433678

Mega Yard SalemdashFeb 22

Lucky 7 Saloon

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrahs Ak-Chin CasinomdashMaricopa AZmdash4808025000

The Lounge

Bella DonnamdashFeb 7 The HamptonsmdashFeb 8 B PlatinummdashFeb 14

The JJrsquosmdashFeb 15 Da VenturesmdashFeb 17 QuantummdashFeb 21 The

WalkensmdashFeb 22 Kenny CeteramdashFeb 28 Live DJmdashFeb31017amp24

Wild Wednesdays Noon to 4pm SwingtipsmdashFeb 5 Walkens

TriomdashFeb 12 Band Stand Shows 70rsquosmdashFeb 19 Western Fusion

TriomdashFeb 26

Hot Latin Nights 8pm to midnight on Thursdays fea tures Or-

chestra CalientemdashFeb 6 AzTexmdashFeb 20

Ladies Night on Monday nights

Hon-Dah CasinomdashPinetop AZmdash8009298744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom

Munday FundaymdashComedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home

of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once

in a while The east Tennessee native has an impressive track

record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the

country listener hes had six number one hits from his first

three albums from Watching You and These Are My People to

his most recent smashes Take A Back Road and Farmers

Daughter Through it all Rodney has always remained true to him-

self and constantly strives to evolve and find unique ways of

expressing himself through the music he puts out into the

world Though his new crop of songs has some edge and the

vocal energy may be amped up a notch Rodney is still the

same hardworking patriotic rock-solid country boy that fans

have grown to know and love since his debut with 2003s Hon-

esty Treena Parvello Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono Orsquoodham Gaming Enterprise said ldquoWersquore

very proud to once again partner with KIIM FM for a spectac-

ular rodeo weekend show Donrsquot miss Rodney Atkinsrsquo fantas-

tic Country soundrdquo

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

band will bring pop culture classics to life with their

authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

Paradise CasinomdashYuma AZmdash8887774946

Sharkyrsquos Bar amp Bites

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan CasinomdashWinterhaven CAmdash8777832426

Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

Legends In ConcertmdashFeb 19-23

George Thorogood amp The DestroyersmdashMar 1

Twin Arrows Navajo CasinomdashFlagstaff AZmdash8559468946

Featuring a variety of local regional amp headlining acts Call for info

Vee Quiva CasinomdashLaveen AZmdash8009464452

VQ Live

Featuring a variety of cover bands local amp regional acts Call for info

Event Center

JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

Little Joe y La FamiliamdashFeb 15

Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 15

Wild Horse Pass CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

The TemptationsmdashFeb 15-16

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

Vietnamese Lunar New Year ConcertDancemdashFeb 22

Yavapai CasinomdashPrescott AZmdash8007568744

Yavapai Cantina

Karaoke with Cruisinrsquo SusanmdashFr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

VIP players can participate In short Casino

Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

possible Thatrsquos certainly not a bad thing if

yoursquore thinking you want to participate in

after-hours bingo

Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

tained (what I believe to be) its most special

elementmdashits atmosphere The callers are just

as friendly as I remember The floor workers

are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

If you are like me and havenrsquot been in a

while trust me when I say yoursquore missing

out L8 Nite Bingo was always a blast but

now I can honestly say itrsquos better than ever

Visit casinoarizonacom for info on Casino

Arizonarsquos Bingo or call 4808507777 $

Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II

bullMusic DirectorOn-Air Host (3-7pm) for

KNRJ-FM 1011 The Beat

bullResident DJVJ for KTVK-3TV Friday 10am

bullHost of REDY Set Radio

bullOfficial Bum Squad DJ

bullDJ Vatican Member

bullFor more information on Ramses Ja visit his

website at ramsesjacom

L8 Nite Bingo Casino Arizona with host Corina

Corina DJing at KOOL 945 FM

Corina Hosting at L8 Nite Bingo

Corina amp DJ Kenji at Casino Arizonarsquos

L8 Nite Bingo Theme Nights

HOT DEALS Giveaways

42 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

3 Great Ways To Win

The packages are valid for any of the Renaissance Festivalrsquos

dates February 8-9 15-17 22-23 March 1-2 8-9 15-16 22-23

and 29-30 Itrsquos our way of saying ldquothank yourdquo for being the best

fans and readers we can ask for Itrsquos easy to register for this

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By joining our community on Facebook yoursquoll be the first to

learn about new game installs casino events giveaways and

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Ask The Experts Magazine Giveaway

January 1 through December 31 2014

Monthly Drawings

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

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Mail your questions to Arizona Gaming Guide PO BOX 20636

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(Complete rules for both giveaways available at azgamingguidecom)

o date we have given away well over $10000 in prizes

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Break Away From The Big City Website Giveaway

January 1 through December 31 2014

Monthly Drawings

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Congratulations to our past winners of the lsquoBreak Away From

The Big Cityrsquo Giveaway

Sava S (Mesa) Kimberly D (Chino Valley) Sara H (Gilbert)

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and Mary Z (Safford)

Renaissance Tickets Facebook Giveaway

February 1 through February 28

Weekly Drawings

We are giving away 20 sets of four Renaissance Festival adult

admissions and a VIP parking pass every week (valued at $100)

T

44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

L I X R S L I T H N L U R U

L L H C A E P N D K G A L O

D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

L N V R D U S E E L A H O R

I C O E T N B H S F A C I I

S U P M R S T K C P R V E E

I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

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26 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

on-Dah Resort-Casino and Conference Center is set to

host their 12th annual White Mountains Winter

Games 2014 that includes Sled Dog Races and Winter-

Fest during the last weekend in February The Sled Dog Races

start at Sunrise Ski Resort on Saturday morning at 9am with the

Finals held on Sunday at 9am as well After the Finals the Kids

Races will be held WinterFest begins at Noon on Saturday and

includes a Chili amp Salsa Cook-off the White Mountain Dog

Show the Dog Weight Pull Competition live music by Apache

Spirit food (Indian tacos) beverages vendors Phoenix area

radio personality Dave Pratt as the event MC and much more

This celebration of Winter is not to be missed and is well worth

the weekend trip into the White Mountainsmdashespecially because

the Slot Department at Hon-Dah casino has been working hard

to get a large number of brand new slot machines up and run-

ning before Winter Games 2014 heats up This is the second

large influx of new slots to Hon-Dah in a short amount of time

So get your bankrolls ready and plan your next road trip up to

Hon-Dah in the White Mountains to play all the hot new slots

The brand new games are from four different slot manufactur-

ers including Bally IGT Konami and WMS so you wonrsquot worry

about a lack of diversity Players can choose from entertaining

games like Back to the Future or Footloose by IGT or get down

to business with Ballyrsquos numerous Quick Hit games Konamirsquos

China Shores series or one of our personal favorites WMSrsquo Mr

Hydersquos Wild Ride

When you put everything together Hon-Dah is ready for some

serious slot action before during and after Winter Games 2014

Instead of trying to discuss every slot they installed we thought

wersquod look at the long list of new slots we obtained and tell you

which games wersquod definitely play as soon as we walked

through the doors The entire list of new games is on the next

page but we felt it was important to highlight three games as

our standouts based on our research and our own personal ex-

periences Our top three ldquoMust Playrdquo games from the list of new

slots at Hon-Dah are Quick Hit China Shores and Mr Hydersquos

Wild Ride

H

By Lana Hartmann

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 27

Any Quick Hits by Bally

Great bonus hit frequency It is

very easy to hit a bonus with a

small bankroll The free games

are great Plus the multi-level

progressive with the Quick Hit

symbols is a fantastic add-on to

the game The lower jackpots

hit often and it is not uncom-

mon to hit jackpots and bonus-

es back to back Remember the

only way to win any of the

jackpots is to play max bet so

if thatrsquos not your style try a

different game Play these slots

at max bet only or move on to

something else

Mr Hydersquos Wild Ride by WMS

This game grows on all of us

more and more every time we

play it When you get 4 bonus

symbols on the first reel the

remaining reels re-spin for

additional bonus symbols You

need 5 bonus symbols to trig-

ger but you can get up to 20

symbols on screen for up to 60

free games The free games

allow the bonus symbols to not

only lock but add one free spin

and turn wild for the remain-

ing free games There are some

great bonus wins to be made

on this game and you donrsquot

wait long for a bonus either

Any China Shores by Konami

OK we all know how popular

this brand of Konami game is

so it comes as no surprise that

we chose this slot as one of our

favorites right You have to

try these games several times

to truly understand what all of

the fuss is about But when you

see players routinely hitting

hundreds of free games and

walking away from a bonus

with several hundred dollars

with wagers that are less than a

dollar yoursquoll get it too Be pre-

pared to walk away from this

slot if it isnrsquot treating you right

because itrsquos very volatile Try a

bit of your bankroll to see if the

machine is ldquohotrdquo and if itrsquos not

move on $

The Master List

Bally Technologies

Fast Hits Double Gold Gauchos Gold Gold

Rush Hidden Paradise Hot Hot Habanero

Quick Hit Black Gold Free Game Fever Quick

Hit Platinum Triple Blazing 7s Quick Hit Tri-

ple Blazing 7rsquos Free Game Fever Royal Eagle

Run with the Pack Takes the Cake Temple of

Mystery Texas Dice Wild Encounters Wild

Stripes

IGT

Back To The Future Black Orchid Candy Bars

Cats and Dogs Diamond of Athens Fast Hits

Triple Double Hot Peppers Fast Hits Triple Dia-

monds Footloose Goddess of Desire Goddess of

Gold Gold Bar 7s Hot Roll Super Times Pay

Hot Roll Triple Double Diamond Hotsy Totsy

Huevocartoon In Bloom Lady Swan Lovely

Outlaws Lucky Horse Pets Splitting Hares Su-

matran Storm Vanishing Act Woolly Mammoth

Konami Gaming

China Mystery China Shores China Shores 4-5

China Shores Boosted Dragons Law Dynasty of

Gold Glittering Pyramids Jumpinrsquo Jalapenos

Lion Festival Mystical Ruins Rawhide Bonus

Ladies Solstice Celebration Sparkling Twilight

Treasure Voyage Wealth of the Orient

WMS Gaming

Bier Haus Black Knight II Colossal Wizards

Country Girl Enchanted Darkness Exotic Treas-

ures Fallen Angels Fire Island Fire Queen a

Double Money Burst Great Tutankhamens

Mysteries Hercules Mr Hydes Wild Ride

Mystical Bayou Napoleon amp Josephine Nep-

tunes Quest a Double Money Burst Nile Lotus

Pirate Ship Queen of the Wild Towers of the

Temple Treasures of Machu Picchu

CASINO DINING

28 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

ining in the desert encompasses all manner of cuisine ranging from Five Star

to Fast Food with a growing trend toward traditional tastes To satisfy the

latter the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe offers its Desert Rain Cafeacute in Sells

Orsquoodham history is replete with references to seasonal farming that took advantage of

Southern Arizonarsquos generally sparse rainfall ldquoIrsquoitoi Elder Brother of Tohono Orsquoodham

legend provided everything the Desert People needed to survive including a wide varie-

ty of wild and cultivated foodsrdquo according to the cafeacute webpage ldquoThese foods and food

traditions have sustained the Orsquoodham people and culture for countless generationsrdquo

Recognizing 21st century status a Yes magazine article by Gabriel Thompson put it this

way ldquoThe destruction of the Orsquoodham food system wasnrsquot only about food it was about

culture --- exchanging a local diet for an existence reliant on processed food Millennia of

food independence became dependence in a matter of decadesrdquo

D

By Lee Allen

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 29

CASINO DINING

Cholla buds from the buckhorn staghorn and pencil cacti will

run their course before being replaced by the June fruiting of

the giant saguaro to make jams jellies and even wine and in its

own turn the deep red juicy-sweet fruits of the prickly pear

which will show up in August Just one example of the seasonal

rotation of traditional edibles found in the desert --- and at the

Desert Rain Cafeacute

So now you know whatrsquos cooking --- but where did it come

from Thatrsquos where TOCA the non-profit Tohono Orsquoodham

Community Action program comes in as sponsor of the New

Generation of Tohono Orsquoodham Farmers effort launched in

2011 TOCA manages both ends of the food chainhellipgrowing

crops in the field that end up at the Desert Rain Cafeacute

For the Orsquoodham probably the most famous of the Three Sisters

combination of cornsquashbeans would be the bean specifi-

cally the tepary (bawi) indigenous to the Sonoran Desert in

Arizona The staple of the Orsquoodham diet is heat resistant needs

little water to grow and does well in concert with other culti-

vated drought-resistant crops like 60-day corn None-the-less

despite their dependence on the tepary cultivation waned In

less than a century the nearly food self-sufficient Orsquoodham

went from an annual 1frac12 million pounds of beans to a miserly

few hundred pounds and fields began to lay fallow

Until TOCA stepped in to begin replanting traditional crops

with seeds provided by Native SeedsSEARCH a Tucson-based

seed bank Today a 125-acre farm exists near the USMexico

border harvesting tons of beans and corn as well as squash and

melon supporting TOCArsquos message that when respected and

cultivated land considered sacred can create healthy traditional

foodstuffs

A smaller grow-out farm south of Mission San Xavier Del Bac is

run by the San Xavier Cooperative Association ldquoWhen the farm

originally began one of the basic efforts was raising crops to

keep people aliverdquo says Propagation Manager Ciersquona Schaefli

Now that growth rates have improved a farm store offers certi-

fied naturally-grown traditional native crops --- everything

from alfalfa beans and peas to corn meal and flour as well Orsquoo-

dham yellow watermelon big squash (Hal) and Irsquoitoi onions

The reintroduction of traditional native foods in schools and the

community as a whole ldquois about reintegration of cultural and

health benefits a return of the wonderful flavors of these tradi-

tional foods and part of a larger movement toward health and

wellnessrdquo says Chef Votto ldquoWersquore proud to be a part of this

reinvigorationrdquo $

But now anyone with a hunger for the traditional and tasty can

whet their appetite with contemporary Orsquoodham cuisine billed

as ldquotraditional delicious and healthyrdquo

In a menu as creative as the cuisine itself Monday through Fri-

day edible options include breakfast (Morning Dew) entrees

(Monsoons) side dishes (Whirlwinds) beverages (Flash

Floods) and daily specials (Cloud Bursts)

Cafeacute Manager Brian Hendricks will point out the cafeacutersquos mantra

that ldquoeach dish contains at least one traditional Tohono Orsquoo-

dham food such as cholla buds protein-rich tepary beans or

saguaro fruit syrup Sometimes we prepare them as our people

have for generations and sometimes they are served in new

waysrdquo

The flavors of the desert are not only rich and delicious de-

signed to excite and satisfy the palette traditional foods are also

healthy Mesquite flour olive oil and the sweet syrup of agave

are used to help regulate blood sugar levels and manage diabe-

tes

Taking advantage of historic and currently cultivated possibili-

ties such as sweet Indian corn beans lentils squash and mel-

ons as well as beans from the mesquite tree and fruits off the

saguaro cactus menus are subject to change

Aside from standard items like tepary bean and short rib stew

hummus made from tepary beans or prickly pear chicken

wraps and glazed pork ribs the kitchen staff gets challenged as

seasons change and supplies vary ldquoPeople from all over the

world come to our cafeacute to try our unique foods knowing they

canrsquot find anything like this anywhere elserdquo says Hendricks

ldquoThe cholla bud (Ciolim) harvest takes place in the spring and

we will be featuring these in many preparations including the

ever-popular cholla bud citrus salad and our cholla bud pico de

gallordquo says Consulting Chef Mary Paganelli Votto ldquoBecause we

make every effort to showcase seasonal food options our week-

ly springtime specials may feature quiche pasta or sauteacutes that

all utilize the delicious cholla budsrdquo

For the uninitiated taste buds the rich in calcium fruit of the

cholla (more calcium in a 4-ounce serving than in a glass of

milk) is one of the earliest crops of a new season and offers a lot

of culinary versatility It can be dried pickled ground or fro-

zen and then added to salads stews salsas chiles and stir fry

Its taste has been likened to a cross between asparagus and

broccoli

The Desert Rain Cafeacute is located in the Tohono Plaza on Main Street in Sells Arizona

Their phone number is 5203834918 and their website is desertraincafecom

The cafeacute is open Monday through Friday from 630am to 3pm

30 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

TRIBAL NEWS

lthough spring doesnrsquot officially arrive until mid-

March the weather warms quickly in Arizona desert

country allowing Native American events to get un-

derway early Two such annual festivities are planned in Febru-

ary and March with a welcome mat out for visitors

The 24th annual World Championship Hoop Dance competition

will be held at Heard Museum in Phoenix on February 8-9

Starting with a Grand Entry procession on opening morning

and concluding with an awards presentation on the afternoon of

Day Two competitors will be hooping it up non-stop Hoop

dancing is story telling and whether or not the story is a capti-

vating one depends a lot on the talents of the storyteller and the

number of hoops put into play (anywhere from one to 50) But

itrsquos not the number of hoops involved that is impressive itrsquos

what the dancers do with them

A ldquoWe look for rhythm and timing and how well the dancers co-

ordinate with the drumrdquo says judge Victor Bob ldquoWe watch for

speed precision creativity and showmanship --- lots of things

going on simultaneously Things donrsquot have to be absolutely

perfect as long as the dance is completed all the hoops brought

into the competition are used nothing gets dropped and the

hoop forms donrsquot fall apart before the end of the songrdquo

Not only do judges look for the obvious they also consider the

intangibles like how well the crowd reacts to a particular per-

formerrsquos moves like those of last yearrsquos 6-year-old old Rito

Lopez (PimaApache) from Salt River Arizona Another crowd

favorite who proved that hoop dancing wasnrsquot just for the

younger crowd was Jones Benally (Navajo) an award-winning

performer now in his 90s who has been a hoop dancer for more

than 75 years

And Pow Wows By Lee Allen

World Championship Hoop Dance Competition at the Heard Museum

TRIBAL NEWS

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 31

The origin of hoop dancing varies according to whatever histor-

ical reference is consulted Some claim the people of Taos Pueb-

lo in New Mexico were the first to perform with dancers passing

through a 24-inch diameter circular willow hoop Others insist

the expressive performances began with the Anishinaabe cul-

ture in which the dancer became a counselor with the hoops

representing circles that return the responsibility of problems

back to their creator

Some indigenous peoples use hoop dancing as a part of healing

ceremonies designed to restore balance and harmony in the

world with holy men regarding the circles as sacred claiming

that visions may be seen within the hoops

The first World Hoop Dance Competition took place at the New

Mexico State Fair in 1991 with the venue moving to Heard Mu-

seum the following year ldquoThe event is a way to get up close and

personal with a truly unique Native American sportrdquo says

Debra Krol (XolonSalinan) ldquoThe rules are simple the dancers

accessible and with more than 70 performers coming from all

over the US and Canada you get to see a lot of different native

culturesrdquo

A few miles further down Interstate 10 and a month later mem-

bers of the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe San Xavier District will pre-

sent their 32nd annual Wak pow wow ldquoItrsquos always the second

weekend in March (this year March 8-9)rdquo says long-time pow

wow committee chairman Philbert Bailey Begun in 1982 as a

small social event to raise funds it has grown in popularity with

both participants and spectators and is now publicized as Tuc-

sonrsquos largest gathering of American Indians ldquoWe share some of

our cultural traditions with those who visit and donrsquot really care

how many people show up as long as they all have a good

timerdquo says Bailey ldquoOur pow wow is well attended by Native

Americans who live by and like to compete as well as non-

natives who want to find out a bit more about who we arerdquo

This yearrsquos event will begin with a Saturday morning audience

presentation of traditional dancing by San Xavier District danc-

ers followed by gourd dancing that leads up to a noon Grand

Entry procession The ever popular crowd pleaser of Tiny Tot

dancers (from those just able to walk to 5 years old) starts the

full day of pageantry that includes intertribal dances couples

exhibition teen elder and womenrsquos dancing ldquoWe looked at a

lot of other pow wows in the West to see how they were being

conducted and then we incorporated what we thought were the

best ideas into our own gathering which now offers a combina-

tion of pageantry fun and lots of dance competitionrdquo Bailey

says

Adding some uniqueness to this particular pow wow a Waila

band will kick off the second day of performances Competition

offers cash prizes for the top three performers in each category

with prize amounts being determined by gate revenue ldquoSome

dancers travel the pow wow circuit and compete as their way of

earning a livingrdquo Bailey says Other events on Day Two involve

two-step team and hoop dancing

A variety of food booths are located between the parking lot

and the pow wow grounds at Mission San Xavier Del Bac

[White Dove of the Desert] and the sights and smells of mes-

quite fires cooking Indian tacos red and green chili burros and

several versions of fry bread are hard to pass by

ldquoNobody needs to go away hungryrdquo Bailey says ldquoIn addition

to things to eat Indian vendors will be selling jewelry bead-

work drums kachina dolls painted art T-shirts --- all authentic

hand-made Indian crafts not stuff made in Chinardquo One of the

most popular attractions for kids is the chance to get their faces

painted

Once the dancing dust has settled Bailey and his committee

members will take a break until the fall when theyrsquoll start plan-

ning for an even bigger 2015 event --- always on the second

weekend in March

More information on the February 8-9 Phoenix hoop dancing

can be found online at heardorghoop Additional details on the

March 8-9 Tucson Wak pow wow can be found on their website

at waknetorg $

Heard Museum located at 2301 N Central Avenue Phoenix

Baskets and other Indian crafts for sale at the Wak pow wow

32 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO GOLF

Apache Stronghold

he Apache Stronghold Golf Club located at Apache Gold Casi-

no Resort near Globe Arizona is an 18-hole par 72 high desert

golf course with a USGA rating of 746 and a USGA slope of

145 Opened in 1999 the 7519 yard-long course was designed by Tom

Doak and challenges golfers with natural features including desert

washes rolling topography and natural rugged bunkers The moun-

tain and desert vistas are panoramic and unspoiled At 3200 feet in

elevation the golfing experience is cooler than nearby Phoenix and

Tucson during the summer months and mild during the winter season

With five sets of tees to choose from this memorable course accommo-

dates serious to casual golfers The property also includes a driving

range and clubhouse

T

Superb Golf in the High Desert

CASINO GOLF

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 33

Apache Gold Casino Resort is currently offering a Golf amp

Game Package that lets you bring a non-golfer along for the

fun The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold

Best Western one round of golf at Apache Stronghold Golf

Club including a cart and range balls plus $10 promotional

credits for two for slot play at Apache Gold Casino In ad-

dition guests will receive two breakfast lunch and dinner

vouchers at Apache Grill and two drink coupons Weekday

rates start at $140 and weekends (and holidays) start at

$160

A second package available is their Golferrsquos Stay amp Play

Package where players can tee up at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club and then hit the jackpot at Apache Gold Casino

The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold Best

Western one round of golf per golfer at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club including cart and range balls $10 promotional

credits for slot play at Apache Gold Casino Each golfer

receives breakfast lunch and dinner vouchers at Apache

Grill and a drink coupon

Single occupancy weekday rates start at $110 with week-

ends and holidays at $130 Double occupancy weekday

rates are $176 and $196 on weekends and holidays Call

800APACHE8 or visit apache-gold-casinocom for more

information $

The Fourteenth Green At Apache Stronghold

The View From The Fifteenth Tee At Apache Stronghold

34 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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Other Hold Win Amount Dollars

Loose Sports Pools 458 Slots 287 mil

Race Books 1714 Tables 35 mil

Tight Live Keno 2578 Other 04 mil

Laughlinrsquos Gaming Statistics November 2013

36 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

LAUGHLIN NEVADA News

herersquos a lot going on at Harrahs Laughlin with definitely

something for everyone Dirk Arthur continues his suc-

cessful run at Harrahrsquos with his Wild Magic show February 4

through March 9 in the Fiesta Showroom Shows are every night

except Mondays Defending the Caveman returns to the Fiesta

Showroom March 29 through April 20 This is one comedy

show you donrsquot want to miss On April 26 yoursquoll want to catch

Los Lobos amp Los Lonely Boys With tickets starting at $24 yoursquoll

be sure to have an evening of great entertainment from two

great performers for one low price On June 14 funny man Jeff

Dunham arrives with his

Disorderly Conduct Tour for

a night of laughs

Harrahrsquos Laughlin is also

hosting a big $20000 Poker

Tournament that is open to

the public the weekend of

March 14-16 The winner

receives a $10000 WSOP

seat or $8000 in cash The

entry fee is $200 and room

rates start at only $59 per night with the buy-in

Every Sunday in March through April 20 Harrahrsquos Laughlin

presents Wheel of Fortune Super Spin Sundays Players have a

one in five chance of winning a prize including free slot play

reward credits dining credits or a gift

Did you know that Harrahs Laughlin is

home to plenty of Top Sizzling Slots Not

only did they recently install over 400

new games but they are also paying out

over $9 million every month So the next

time you visit if you are a fan of video

poker make sure to play the IGT Multi-

Denomination Triple PlayFive PlayTen

Play machines in the High Limit room or the

Video Poker Area If you prefer the slots

some of the hottest games on their floor

are Aristocratrsquos Buffalo Stampede near

the South Tower Aristocratrsquos Wonder 4

near the Beach Cafeacute and Ballyrsquos Quick

Hits also near the South Tower $

Harrahrsquos Laughlin Presents Entertainment Promotions amp Top Sizzling Slots

T

News LAUGHLIN NEVADA

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 37

ountry music icon and legend Willie Nelson returns to the

E Center Saturday March 29 for another extraordinary

concert Nelson is the creative genius behind historic recordings

like Crazy Hello Walls Red Headed Stranger and Stardust His

career has spanned six decades with a catalog of over 200 al-

bums Hes also earned every conceivable award and honor

bestowed upon a person in his profession In the last five years

alone he delivered ten new releases two of which received

Grammy nominations and a career-spanning box set He re-

leased his first novel and again headlined Farm Aid an event he

co-founded in 1985 all the while continuing to lobby against

horse slaughter and producing his own blend of biodiesel fuel

Nelson tours tirelessly climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III

(he rode his first two buses into the ground) taking his music

and fans on a seemingly endless journey to places that were

well worth the ride The concert starts at 730pm with tickets

starting at $45

C

WILLIE NELSON

amp FAMILY All American Country In The E Center

The Original Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters

The Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall

of Fame in 1987 with a string of big hits such as Charlie Brown Searchin

Youngblood Yakety Yak Little Egypt and many more Charlie Duncan joined Cornell

and became one of the Coasters Duncan carried on the tradition of vocal excel-

lence stage presence choreography and humor he shared with Gunter

The Legendary Monroe Powell amp The Platters Revue

The Platters were one of the top vocal groups of the 50s delivering smooth

stylized renditions of pop standards Their string of hits began in 1955 with Only

You and included four singles that reached 1 The Great Pretender My Prayer Twi-

light Time and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Monroe Powell is the best known lead singer

for the Platters for over 40 years

Bobby Hendrickrsquos Drifters

One of the great American doo-wop and RampBsoul vocal groups the Driftersrsquo

hits include There Goes My Baby Dance With Me This Magic Moment Save The

Last Dance For Me Some Kind Of Wonderful On Broadway Under The Boardwalk

Bobby Hendricks is the oldest surviving lead vocalist of the Drifters

Tickets are on sale at wwwedgewater-casinocom and at Edgewater Casino

Services $

Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters Monroe

Powell amp The Platters Revue Bobby

Hendrickrsquos Drifters E Center Dinner

Show set for February 28 March 1 amp

March 2 2014 Dinner will be served

at 6pm Nevada time Tickets starting

at just $55

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

38 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Apache Gold CasinomdashGlobe AZmdash8002722438

Cabaret Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands every weekend

Pavilion

Selena TributemdashMar 1

BlueWater CasinomdashParker AZmdash8882433360

Dig Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJsmdashDaily at 5pm

BlueWater Showroom

Leonardo da Vinci ExhibitionmdashNow-Apr 22

Kenny RogersmdashMar 22

Casino ArizonamdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom

Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)mdashFeb 7

Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)mdashFeb 21-22

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)mdashFeb 28-Mar 1

The Long Run Experience (The Eagles Tribute)mdashMar 7-8

Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)mdashMar 21-22

LAVation (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 28-29

The Arizona Room

Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country) - Mondays at 8pm

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashTuesdays at 6pm

Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashWednesdays at 6pm

Marley Taylor Band (Cover band)mdashSundays from 9pm to 1am

Casino Del SolmdashTucson AZmdash5208386506

Event Center

George LopezmdashFeb 14-15

Cliff Castle CasinomdashCamp Verde AZmdash8003817568

Dragonfly Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs

Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687

Events

Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm

La Vida Loca (Latin Music)mdashFr at 9pm

A variety of live music every Saturday night on the casino floor

Desert Diamond Casino ImdashTucson AZmdash8663329467

Monsoon Nightclub

Boots amp BeersmdashLive country music every Friday night

Noches CalientemdashSaturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music

Desert Diamond Casino IImdashSahuarita AZmdash8663329467

Sports Bar

Swinging TuesdaysmdashTuesdays 1ndash4pm

Karaoke NightmdashWednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden OldiesmdashThursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJsmdashFridays amp Saturdays

Diamond Center

Oh What A NightmdashFeb 8

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 22 (Rodeo Weekend)

Ron ldquoTater Saladrdquo WhitemdashMar 29

Doobie BrothersmdashApr 4

Gloria TrevimdashMay 3

Fort McDowell CasinomdashFort McDowell AZmdash8008433678

Mega Yard SalemdashFeb 22

Lucky 7 Saloon

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrahs Ak-Chin CasinomdashMaricopa AZmdash4808025000

The Lounge

Bella DonnamdashFeb 7 The HamptonsmdashFeb 8 B PlatinummdashFeb 14

The JJrsquosmdashFeb 15 Da VenturesmdashFeb 17 QuantummdashFeb 21 The

WalkensmdashFeb 22 Kenny CeteramdashFeb 28 Live DJmdashFeb31017amp24

Wild Wednesdays Noon to 4pm SwingtipsmdashFeb 5 Walkens

TriomdashFeb 12 Band Stand Shows 70rsquosmdashFeb 19 Western Fusion

TriomdashFeb 26

Hot Latin Nights 8pm to midnight on Thursdays fea tures Or-

chestra CalientemdashFeb 6 AzTexmdashFeb 20

Ladies Night on Monday nights

Hon-Dah CasinomdashPinetop AZmdash8009298744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom

Munday FundaymdashComedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home

of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once

in a while The east Tennessee native has an impressive track

record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the

country listener hes had six number one hits from his first

three albums from Watching You and These Are My People to

his most recent smashes Take A Back Road and Farmers

Daughter Through it all Rodney has always remained true to him-

self and constantly strives to evolve and find unique ways of

expressing himself through the music he puts out into the

world Though his new crop of songs has some edge and the

vocal energy may be amped up a notch Rodney is still the

same hardworking patriotic rock-solid country boy that fans

have grown to know and love since his debut with 2003s Hon-

esty Treena Parvello Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono Orsquoodham Gaming Enterprise said ldquoWersquore

very proud to once again partner with KIIM FM for a spectac-

ular rodeo weekend show Donrsquot miss Rodney Atkinsrsquo fantas-

tic Country soundrdquo

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

band will bring pop culture classics to life with their

authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

Paradise CasinomdashYuma AZmdash8887774946

Sharkyrsquos Bar amp Bites

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan CasinomdashWinterhaven CAmdash8777832426

Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

Legends In ConcertmdashFeb 19-23

George Thorogood amp The DestroyersmdashMar 1

Twin Arrows Navajo CasinomdashFlagstaff AZmdash8559468946

Featuring a variety of local regional amp headlining acts Call for info

Vee Quiva CasinomdashLaveen AZmdash8009464452

VQ Live

Featuring a variety of cover bands local amp regional acts Call for info

Event Center

JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

Little Joe y La FamiliamdashFeb 15

Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 15

Wild Horse Pass CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

The TemptationsmdashFeb 15-16

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

Vietnamese Lunar New Year ConcertDancemdashFeb 22

Yavapai CasinomdashPrescott AZmdash8007568744

Yavapai Cantina

Karaoke with Cruisinrsquo SusanmdashFr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

VIP players can participate In short Casino

Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

possible Thatrsquos certainly not a bad thing if

yoursquore thinking you want to participate in

after-hours bingo

Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

tained (what I believe to be) its most special

elementmdashits atmosphere The callers are just

as friendly as I remember The floor workers

are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

If you are like me and havenrsquot been in a

while trust me when I say yoursquore missing

out L8 Nite Bingo was always a blast but

now I can honestly say itrsquos better than ever

Visit casinoarizonacom for info on Casino

Arizonarsquos Bingo or call 4808507777 $

Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II

bullMusic DirectorOn-Air Host (3-7pm) for

KNRJ-FM 1011 The Beat

bullResident DJVJ for KTVK-3TV Friday 10am

bullHost of REDY Set Radio

bullOfficial Bum Squad DJ

bullDJ Vatican Member

bullFor more information on Ramses Ja visit his

website at ramsesjacom

L8 Nite Bingo Casino Arizona with host Corina

Corina DJing at KOOL 945 FM

Corina Hosting at L8 Nite Bingo

Corina amp DJ Kenji at Casino Arizonarsquos

L8 Nite Bingo Theme Nights

HOT DEALS Giveaways

42 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

3 Great Ways To Win

The packages are valid for any of the Renaissance Festivalrsquos

dates February 8-9 15-17 22-23 March 1-2 8-9 15-16 22-23

and 29-30 Itrsquos our way of saying ldquothank yourdquo for being the best

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By joining our community on Facebook yoursquoll be the first to

learn about new game installs casino events giveaways and

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Ask The Experts Magazine Giveaway

January 1 through December 31 2014

Monthly Drawings

Do you have a question for our staff of casino gaming industry

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Mail your questions to Arizona Gaming Guide PO BOX 20636

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(Complete rules for both giveaways available at azgamingguidecom)

o date we have given away well over $10000 in prizes

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Monthly Drawings

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Congratulations to our past winners of the lsquoBreak Away From

The Big Cityrsquo Giveaway

Sava S (Mesa) Kimberly D (Chino Valley) Sara H (Gilbert)

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and Mary Z (Safford)

Renaissance Tickets Facebook Giveaway

February 1 through February 28

Weekly Drawings

We are giving away 20 sets of four Renaissance Festival adult

admissions and a VIP parking pass every week (valued at $100)

T

44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

L I X R S L I T H N L U R U

L L H C A E P N D K G A L O

D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

L N V R D U S E E L A H O R

I C O E T N B H S F A C I I

S U P M R S T K C P R V E E

I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4AM Sunday to 4AM Monday

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01 Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy 70 5 mi E of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 619 Y Y Y Y Y Y

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CASINO DINING

28 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

ining in the desert encompasses all manner of cuisine ranging from Five Star

to Fast Food with a growing trend toward traditional tastes To satisfy the

latter the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe offers its Desert Rain Cafeacute in Sells

Orsquoodham history is replete with references to seasonal farming that took advantage of

Southern Arizonarsquos generally sparse rainfall ldquoIrsquoitoi Elder Brother of Tohono Orsquoodham

legend provided everything the Desert People needed to survive including a wide varie-

ty of wild and cultivated foodsrdquo according to the cafeacute webpage ldquoThese foods and food

traditions have sustained the Orsquoodham people and culture for countless generationsrdquo

Recognizing 21st century status a Yes magazine article by Gabriel Thompson put it this

way ldquoThe destruction of the Orsquoodham food system wasnrsquot only about food it was about

culture --- exchanging a local diet for an existence reliant on processed food Millennia of

food independence became dependence in a matter of decadesrdquo

D

By Lee Allen

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 29

CASINO DINING

Cholla buds from the buckhorn staghorn and pencil cacti will

run their course before being replaced by the June fruiting of

the giant saguaro to make jams jellies and even wine and in its

own turn the deep red juicy-sweet fruits of the prickly pear

which will show up in August Just one example of the seasonal

rotation of traditional edibles found in the desert --- and at the

Desert Rain Cafeacute

So now you know whatrsquos cooking --- but where did it come

from Thatrsquos where TOCA the non-profit Tohono Orsquoodham

Community Action program comes in as sponsor of the New

Generation of Tohono Orsquoodham Farmers effort launched in

2011 TOCA manages both ends of the food chainhellipgrowing

crops in the field that end up at the Desert Rain Cafeacute

For the Orsquoodham probably the most famous of the Three Sisters

combination of cornsquashbeans would be the bean specifi-

cally the tepary (bawi) indigenous to the Sonoran Desert in

Arizona The staple of the Orsquoodham diet is heat resistant needs

little water to grow and does well in concert with other culti-

vated drought-resistant crops like 60-day corn None-the-less

despite their dependence on the tepary cultivation waned In

less than a century the nearly food self-sufficient Orsquoodham

went from an annual 1frac12 million pounds of beans to a miserly

few hundred pounds and fields began to lay fallow

Until TOCA stepped in to begin replanting traditional crops

with seeds provided by Native SeedsSEARCH a Tucson-based

seed bank Today a 125-acre farm exists near the USMexico

border harvesting tons of beans and corn as well as squash and

melon supporting TOCArsquos message that when respected and

cultivated land considered sacred can create healthy traditional

foodstuffs

A smaller grow-out farm south of Mission San Xavier Del Bac is

run by the San Xavier Cooperative Association ldquoWhen the farm

originally began one of the basic efforts was raising crops to

keep people aliverdquo says Propagation Manager Ciersquona Schaefli

Now that growth rates have improved a farm store offers certi-

fied naturally-grown traditional native crops --- everything

from alfalfa beans and peas to corn meal and flour as well Orsquoo-

dham yellow watermelon big squash (Hal) and Irsquoitoi onions

The reintroduction of traditional native foods in schools and the

community as a whole ldquois about reintegration of cultural and

health benefits a return of the wonderful flavors of these tradi-

tional foods and part of a larger movement toward health and

wellnessrdquo says Chef Votto ldquoWersquore proud to be a part of this

reinvigorationrdquo $

But now anyone with a hunger for the traditional and tasty can

whet their appetite with contemporary Orsquoodham cuisine billed

as ldquotraditional delicious and healthyrdquo

In a menu as creative as the cuisine itself Monday through Fri-

day edible options include breakfast (Morning Dew) entrees

(Monsoons) side dishes (Whirlwinds) beverages (Flash

Floods) and daily specials (Cloud Bursts)

Cafeacute Manager Brian Hendricks will point out the cafeacutersquos mantra

that ldquoeach dish contains at least one traditional Tohono Orsquoo-

dham food such as cholla buds protein-rich tepary beans or

saguaro fruit syrup Sometimes we prepare them as our people

have for generations and sometimes they are served in new

waysrdquo

The flavors of the desert are not only rich and delicious de-

signed to excite and satisfy the palette traditional foods are also

healthy Mesquite flour olive oil and the sweet syrup of agave

are used to help regulate blood sugar levels and manage diabe-

tes

Taking advantage of historic and currently cultivated possibili-

ties such as sweet Indian corn beans lentils squash and mel-

ons as well as beans from the mesquite tree and fruits off the

saguaro cactus menus are subject to change

Aside from standard items like tepary bean and short rib stew

hummus made from tepary beans or prickly pear chicken

wraps and glazed pork ribs the kitchen staff gets challenged as

seasons change and supplies vary ldquoPeople from all over the

world come to our cafeacute to try our unique foods knowing they

canrsquot find anything like this anywhere elserdquo says Hendricks

ldquoThe cholla bud (Ciolim) harvest takes place in the spring and

we will be featuring these in many preparations including the

ever-popular cholla bud citrus salad and our cholla bud pico de

gallordquo says Consulting Chef Mary Paganelli Votto ldquoBecause we

make every effort to showcase seasonal food options our week-

ly springtime specials may feature quiche pasta or sauteacutes that

all utilize the delicious cholla budsrdquo

For the uninitiated taste buds the rich in calcium fruit of the

cholla (more calcium in a 4-ounce serving than in a glass of

milk) is one of the earliest crops of a new season and offers a lot

of culinary versatility It can be dried pickled ground or fro-

zen and then added to salads stews salsas chiles and stir fry

Its taste has been likened to a cross between asparagus and

broccoli

The Desert Rain Cafeacute is located in the Tohono Plaza on Main Street in Sells Arizona

Their phone number is 5203834918 and their website is desertraincafecom

The cafeacute is open Monday through Friday from 630am to 3pm

30 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

TRIBAL NEWS

lthough spring doesnrsquot officially arrive until mid-

March the weather warms quickly in Arizona desert

country allowing Native American events to get un-

derway early Two such annual festivities are planned in Febru-

ary and March with a welcome mat out for visitors

The 24th annual World Championship Hoop Dance competition

will be held at Heard Museum in Phoenix on February 8-9

Starting with a Grand Entry procession on opening morning

and concluding with an awards presentation on the afternoon of

Day Two competitors will be hooping it up non-stop Hoop

dancing is story telling and whether or not the story is a capti-

vating one depends a lot on the talents of the storyteller and the

number of hoops put into play (anywhere from one to 50) But

itrsquos not the number of hoops involved that is impressive itrsquos

what the dancers do with them

A ldquoWe look for rhythm and timing and how well the dancers co-

ordinate with the drumrdquo says judge Victor Bob ldquoWe watch for

speed precision creativity and showmanship --- lots of things

going on simultaneously Things donrsquot have to be absolutely

perfect as long as the dance is completed all the hoops brought

into the competition are used nothing gets dropped and the

hoop forms donrsquot fall apart before the end of the songrdquo

Not only do judges look for the obvious they also consider the

intangibles like how well the crowd reacts to a particular per-

formerrsquos moves like those of last yearrsquos 6-year-old old Rito

Lopez (PimaApache) from Salt River Arizona Another crowd

favorite who proved that hoop dancing wasnrsquot just for the

younger crowd was Jones Benally (Navajo) an award-winning

performer now in his 90s who has been a hoop dancer for more

than 75 years

And Pow Wows By Lee Allen

World Championship Hoop Dance Competition at the Heard Museum

TRIBAL NEWS

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 31

The origin of hoop dancing varies according to whatever histor-

ical reference is consulted Some claim the people of Taos Pueb-

lo in New Mexico were the first to perform with dancers passing

through a 24-inch diameter circular willow hoop Others insist

the expressive performances began with the Anishinaabe cul-

ture in which the dancer became a counselor with the hoops

representing circles that return the responsibility of problems

back to their creator

Some indigenous peoples use hoop dancing as a part of healing

ceremonies designed to restore balance and harmony in the

world with holy men regarding the circles as sacred claiming

that visions may be seen within the hoops

The first World Hoop Dance Competition took place at the New

Mexico State Fair in 1991 with the venue moving to Heard Mu-

seum the following year ldquoThe event is a way to get up close and

personal with a truly unique Native American sportrdquo says

Debra Krol (XolonSalinan) ldquoThe rules are simple the dancers

accessible and with more than 70 performers coming from all

over the US and Canada you get to see a lot of different native

culturesrdquo

A few miles further down Interstate 10 and a month later mem-

bers of the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe San Xavier District will pre-

sent their 32nd annual Wak pow wow ldquoItrsquos always the second

weekend in March (this year March 8-9)rdquo says long-time pow

wow committee chairman Philbert Bailey Begun in 1982 as a

small social event to raise funds it has grown in popularity with

both participants and spectators and is now publicized as Tuc-

sonrsquos largest gathering of American Indians ldquoWe share some of

our cultural traditions with those who visit and donrsquot really care

how many people show up as long as they all have a good

timerdquo says Bailey ldquoOur pow wow is well attended by Native

Americans who live by and like to compete as well as non-

natives who want to find out a bit more about who we arerdquo

This yearrsquos event will begin with a Saturday morning audience

presentation of traditional dancing by San Xavier District danc-

ers followed by gourd dancing that leads up to a noon Grand

Entry procession The ever popular crowd pleaser of Tiny Tot

dancers (from those just able to walk to 5 years old) starts the

full day of pageantry that includes intertribal dances couples

exhibition teen elder and womenrsquos dancing ldquoWe looked at a

lot of other pow wows in the West to see how they were being

conducted and then we incorporated what we thought were the

best ideas into our own gathering which now offers a combina-

tion of pageantry fun and lots of dance competitionrdquo Bailey

says

Adding some uniqueness to this particular pow wow a Waila

band will kick off the second day of performances Competition

offers cash prizes for the top three performers in each category

with prize amounts being determined by gate revenue ldquoSome

dancers travel the pow wow circuit and compete as their way of

earning a livingrdquo Bailey says Other events on Day Two involve

two-step team and hoop dancing

A variety of food booths are located between the parking lot

and the pow wow grounds at Mission San Xavier Del Bac

[White Dove of the Desert] and the sights and smells of mes-

quite fires cooking Indian tacos red and green chili burros and

several versions of fry bread are hard to pass by

ldquoNobody needs to go away hungryrdquo Bailey says ldquoIn addition

to things to eat Indian vendors will be selling jewelry bead-

work drums kachina dolls painted art T-shirts --- all authentic

hand-made Indian crafts not stuff made in Chinardquo One of the

most popular attractions for kids is the chance to get their faces

painted

Once the dancing dust has settled Bailey and his committee

members will take a break until the fall when theyrsquoll start plan-

ning for an even bigger 2015 event --- always on the second

weekend in March

More information on the February 8-9 Phoenix hoop dancing

can be found online at heardorghoop Additional details on the

March 8-9 Tucson Wak pow wow can be found on their website

at waknetorg $

Heard Museum located at 2301 N Central Avenue Phoenix

Baskets and other Indian crafts for sale at the Wak pow wow

32 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO GOLF

Apache Stronghold

he Apache Stronghold Golf Club located at Apache Gold Casi-

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Tucson during the summer months and mild during the winter season

With five sets of tees to choose from this memorable course accommo-

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range and clubhouse

T

Superb Golf in the High Desert

CASINO GOLF

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 33

Apache Gold Casino Resort is currently offering a Golf amp

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T

News LAUGHLIN NEVADA

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 37

ountry music icon and legend Willie Nelson returns to the

E Center Saturday March 29 for another extraordinary

concert Nelson is the creative genius behind historic recordings

like Crazy Hello Walls Red Headed Stranger and Stardust His

career has spanned six decades with a catalog of over 200 al-

bums Hes also earned every conceivable award and honor

bestowed upon a person in his profession In the last five years

alone he delivered ten new releases two of which received

Grammy nominations and a career-spanning box set He re-

leased his first novel and again headlined Farm Aid an event he

co-founded in 1985 all the while continuing to lobby against

horse slaughter and producing his own blend of biodiesel fuel

Nelson tours tirelessly climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III

(he rode his first two buses into the ground) taking his music

and fans on a seemingly endless journey to places that were

well worth the ride The concert starts at 730pm with tickets

starting at $45

C

WILLIE NELSON

amp FAMILY All American Country In The E Center

The Original Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters

The Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall

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The Legendary Monroe Powell amp The Platters Revue

The Platters were one of the top vocal groups of the 50s delivering smooth

stylized renditions of pop standards Their string of hits began in 1955 with Only

You and included four singles that reached 1 The Great Pretender My Prayer Twi-

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for the Platters for over 40 years

Bobby Hendrickrsquos Drifters

One of the great American doo-wop and RampBsoul vocal groups the Driftersrsquo

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Bobby Hendricks is the oldest surviving lead vocalist of the Drifters

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Show set for February 28 March 1 amp

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at just $55

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38 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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Featuring a variety of live bands every weekend

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Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country) - Mondays at 8pm

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George LopezmdashFeb 14-15

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Dragonfly Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs

Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687

Events

Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm

La Vida Loca (Latin Music)mdashFr at 9pm

A variety of live music every Saturday night on the casino floor

Desert Diamond Casino ImdashTucson AZmdash8663329467

Monsoon Nightclub

Boots amp BeersmdashLive country music every Friday night

Noches CalientemdashSaturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music

Desert Diamond Casino IImdashSahuarita AZmdash8663329467

Sports Bar

Swinging TuesdaysmdashTuesdays 1ndash4pm

Karaoke NightmdashWednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden OldiesmdashThursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJsmdashFridays amp Saturdays

Diamond Center

Oh What A NightmdashFeb 8

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 22 (Rodeo Weekend)

Ron ldquoTater Saladrdquo WhitemdashMar 29

Doobie BrothersmdashApr 4

Gloria TrevimdashMay 3

Fort McDowell CasinomdashFort McDowell AZmdash8008433678

Mega Yard SalemdashFeb 22

Lucky 7 Saloon

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrahs Ak-Chin CasinomdashMaricopa AZmdash4808025000

The Lounge

Bella DonnamdashFeb 7 The HamptonsmdashFeb 8 B PlatinummdashFeb 14

The JJrsquosmdashFeb 15 Da VenturesmdashFeb 17 QuantummdashFeb 21 The

WalkensmdashFeb 22 Kenny CeteramdashFeb 28 Live DJmdashFeb31017amp24

Wild Wednesdays Noon to 4pm SwingtipsmdashFeb 5 Walkens

TriomdashFeb 12 Band Stand Shows 70rsquosmdashFeb 19 Western Fusion

TriomdashFeb 26

Hot Latin Nights 8pm to midnight on Thursdays fea tures Or-

chestra CalientemdashFeb 6 AzTexmdashFeb 20

Ladies Night on Monday nights

Hon-Dah CasinomdashPinetop AZmdash8009298744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom

Munday FundaymdashComedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home

of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once

in a while The east Tennessee native has an impressive track

record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the

country listener hes had six number one hits from his first

three albums from Watching You and These Are My People to

his most recent smashes Take A Back Road and Farmers

Daughter Through it all Rodney has always remained true to him-

self and constantly strives to evolve and find unique ways of

expressing himself through the music he puts out into the

world Though his new crop of songs has some edge and the

vocal energy may be amped up a notch Rodney is still the

same hardworking patriotic rock-solid country boy that fans

have grown to know and love since his debut with 2003s Hon-

esty Treena Parvello Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono Orsquoodham Gaming Enterprise said ldquoWersquore

very proud to once again partner with KIIM FM for a spectac-

ular rodeo weekend show Donrsquot miss Rodney Atkinsrsquo fantas-

tic Country soundrdquo

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

band will bring pop culture classics to life with their

authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

Paradise CasinomdashYuma AZmdash8887774946

Sharkyrsquos Bar amp Bites

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan CasinomdashWinterhaven CAmdash8777832426

Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

Legends In ConcertmdashFeb 19-23

George Thorogood amp The DestroyersmdashMar 1

Twin Arrows Navajo CasinomdashFlagstaff AZmdash8559468946

Featuring a variety of local regional amp headlining acts Call for info

Vee Quiva CasinomdashLaveen AZmdash8009464452

VQ Live

Featuring a variety of cover bands local amp regional acts Call for info

Event Center

JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

Little Joe y La FamiliamdashFeb 15

Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 15

Wild Horse Pass CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

The TemptationsmdashFeb 15-16

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

Vietnamese Lunar New Year ConcertDancemdashFeb 22

Yavapai CasinomdashPrescott AZmdash8007568744

Yavapai Cantina

Karaoke with Cruisinrsquo SusanmdashFr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

VIP players can participate In short Casino

Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

possible Thatrsquos certainly not a bad thing if

yoursquore thinking you want to participate in

after-hours bingo

Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

tained (what I believe to be) its most special

elementmdashits atmosphere The callers are just

as friendly as I remember The floor workers

are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

If you are like me and havenrsquot been in a

while trust me when I say yoursquore missing

out L8 Nite Bingo was always a blast but

now I can honestly say itrsquos better than ever

Visit casinoarizonacom for info on Casino

Arizonarsquos Bingo or call 4808507777 $

Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II

bullMusic DirectorOn-Air Host (3-7pm) for

KNRJ-FM 1011 The Beat

bullResident DJVJ for KTVK-3TV Friday 10am

bullHost of REDY Set Radio

bullOfficial Bum Squad DJ

bullDJ Vatican Member

bullFor more information on Ramses Ja visit his

website at ramsesjacom

L8 Nite Bingo Casino Arizona with host Corina

Corina DJing at KOOL 945 FM

Corina Hosting at L8 Nite Bingo

Corina amp DJ Kenji at Casino Arizonarsquos

L8 Nite Bingo Theme Nights

HOT DEALS Giveaways

42 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

3 Great Ways To Win

The packages are valid for any of the Renaissance Festivalrsquos

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Ask The Experts Magazine Giveaway

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Congratulations to our past winners of the lsquoBreak Away From

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T

44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

L I X R S L I T H N L U R U

L L H C A E P N D K G A L O

D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

L N V R D U S E E L A H O R

I C O E T N B H S F A C I I

S U P M R S T K C P R V E E

I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4AM Sunday to 4AM Monday

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01 Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy 70 5 mi E of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 619 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02 BlueWater Resort amp Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 523 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03 Buckyrsquos Casino 1500 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 309 Y Y Y

04 Casino Arizona 101 amp McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 919 Y Y Y

05 Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 1085 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298

07 Cliff Castle Casino amp Hotel I-17 Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y

08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

09 Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S Nogales Hwy Tucson 866-332-9467 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

10 Desert Diamond Casino II I-19 Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 685 Y

11 Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy 86 Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 55

12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

24 Yavapai Casino 1505 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 244 Y

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2 1 6

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Page 18: Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - February 2014 - 06:02

CASINO DINING

28 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

ining in the desert encompasses all manner of cuisine ranging from Five Star

to Fast Food with a growing trend toward traditional tastes To satisfy the

latter the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe offers its Desert Rain Cafeacute in Sells

Orsquoodham history is replete with references to seasonal farming that took advantage of

Southern Arizonarsquos generally sparse rainfall ldquoIrsquoitoi Elder Brother of Tohono Orsquoodham

legend provided everything the Desert People needed to survive including a wide varie-

ty of wild and cultivated foodsrdquo according to the cafeacute webpage ldquoThese foods and food

traditions have sustained the Orsquoodham people and culture for countless generationsrdquo

Recognizing 21st century status a Yes magazine article by Gabriel Thompson put it this

way ldquoThe destruction of the Orsquoodham food system wasnrsquot only about food it was about

culture --- exchanging a local diet for an existence reliant on processed food Millennia of

food independence became dependence in a matter of decadesrdquo

D

By Lee Allen

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 29

CASINO DINING

Cholla buds from the buckhorn staghorn and pencil cacti will

run their course before being replaced by the June fruiting of

the giant saguaro to make jams jellies and even wine and in its

own turn the deep red juicy-sweet fruits of the prickly pear

which will show up in August Just one example of the seasonal

rotation of traditional edibles found in the desert --- and at the

Desert Rain Cafeacute

So now you know whatrsquos cooking --- but where did it come

from Thatrsquos where TOCA the non-profit Tohono Orsquoodham

Community Action program comes in as sponsor of the New

Generation of Tohono Orsquoodham Farmers effort launched in

2011 TOCA manages both ends of the food chainhellipgrowing

crops in the field that end up at the Desert Rain Cafeacute

For the Orsquoodham probably the most famous of the Three Sisters

combination of cornsquashbeans would be the bean specifi-

cally the tepary (bawi) indigenous to the Sonoran Desert in

Arizona The staple of the Orsquoodham diet is heat resistant needs

little water to grow and does well in concert with other culti-

vated drought-resistant crops like 60-day corn None-the-less

despite their dependence on the tepary cultivation waned In

less than a century the nearly food self-sufficient Orsquoodham

went from an annual 1frac12 million pounds of beans to a miserly

few hundred pounds and fields began to lay fallow

Until TOCA stepped in to begin replanting traditional crops

with seeds provided by Native SeedsSEARCH a Tucson-based

seed bank Today a 125-acre farm exists near the USMexico

border harvesting tons of beans and corn as well as squash and

melon supporting TOCArsquos message that when respected and

cultivated land considered sacred can create healthy traditional

foodstuffs

A smaller grow-out farm south of Mission San Xavier Del Bac is

run by the San Xavier Cooperative Association ldquoWhen the farm

originally began one of the basic efforts was raising crops to

keep people aliverdquo says Propagation Manager Ciersquona Schaefli

Now that growth rates have improved a farm store offers certi-

fied naturally-grown traditional native crops --- everything

from alfalfa beans and peas to corn meal and flour as well Orsquoo-

dham yellow watermelon big squash (Hal) and Irsquoitoi onions

The reintroduction of traditional native foods in schools and the

community as a whole ldquois about reintegration of cultural and

health benefits a return of the wonderful flavors of these tradi-

tional foods and part of a larger movement toward health and

wellnessrdquo says Chef Votto ldquoWersquore proud to be a part of this

reinvigorationrdquo $

But now anyone with a hunger for the traditional and tasty can

whet their appetite with contemporary Orsquoodham cuisine billed

as ldquotraditional delicious and healthyrdquo

In a menu as creative as the cuisine itself Monday through Fri-

day edible options include breakfast (Morning Dew) entrees

(Monsoons) side dishes (Whirlwinds) beverages (Flash

Floods) and daily specials (Cloud Bursts)

Cafeacute Manager Brian Hendricks will point out the cafeacutersquos mantra

that ldquoeach dish contains at least one traditional Tohono Orsquoo-

dham food such as cholla buds protein-rich tepary beans or

saguaro fruit syrup Sometimes we prepare them as our people

have for generations and sometimes they are served in new

waysrdquo

The flavors of the desert are not only rich and delicious de-

signed to excite and satisfy the palette traditional foods are also

healthy Mesquite flour olive oil and the sweet syrup of agave

are used to help regulate blood sugar levels and manage diabe-

tes

Taking advantage of historic and currently cultivated possibili-

ties such as sweet Indian corn beans lentils squash and mel-

ons as well as beans from the mesquite tree and fruits off the

saguaro cactus menus are subject to change

Aside from standard items like tepary bean and short rib stew

hummus made from tepary beans or prickly pear chicken

wraps and glazed pork ribs the kitchen staff gets challenged as

seasons change and supplies vary ldquoPeople from all over the

world come to our cafeacute to try our unique foods knowing they

canrsquot find anything like this anywhere elserdquo says Hendricks

ldquoThe cholla bud (Ciolim) harvest takes place in the spring and

we will be featuring these in many preparations including the

ever-popular cholla bud citrus salad and our cholla bud pico de

gallordquo says Consulting Chef Mary Paganelli Votto ldquoBecause we

make every effort to showcase seasonal food options our week-

ly springtime specials may feature quiche pasta or sauteacutes that

all utilize the delicious cholla budsrdquo

For the uninitiated taste buds the rich in calcium fruit of the

cholla (more calcium in a 4-ounce serving than in a glass of

milk) is one of the earliest crops of a new season and offers a lot

of culinary versatility It can be dried pickled ground or fro-

zen and then added to salads stews salsas chiles and stir fry

Its taste has been likened to a cross between asparagus and

broccoli

The Desert Rain Cafeacute is located in the Tohono Plaza on Main Street in Sells Arizona

Their phone number is 5203834918 and their website is desertraincafecom

The cafeacute is open Monday through Friday from 630am to 3pm

30 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

TRIBAL NEWS

lthough spring doesnrsquot officially arrive until mid-

March the weather warms quickly in Arizona desert

country allowing Native American events to get un-

derway early Two such annual festivities are planned in Febru-

ary and March with a welcome mat out for visitors

The 24th annual World Championship Hoop Dance competition

will be held at Heard Museum in Phoenix on February 8-9

Starting with a Grand Entry procession on opening morning

and concluding with an awards presentation on the afternoon of

Day Two competitors will be hooping it up non-stop Hoop

dancing is story telling and whether or not the story is a capti-

vating one depends a lot on the talents of the storyteller and the

number of hoops put into play (anywhere from one to 50) But

itrsquos not the number of hoops involved that is impressive itrsquos

what the dancers do with them

A ldquoWe look for rhythm and timing and how well the dancers co-

ordinate with the drumrdquo says judge Victor Bob ldquoWe watch for

speed precision creativity and showmanship --- lots of things

going on simultaneously Things donrsquot have to be absolutely

perfect as long as the dance is completed all the hoops brought

into the competition are used nothing gets dropped and the

hoop forms donrsquot fall apart before the end of the songrdquo

Not only do judges look for the obvious they also consider the

intangibles like how well the crowd reacts to a particular per-

formerrsquos moves like those of last yearrsquos 6-year-old old Rito

Lopez (PimaApache) from Salt River Arizona Another crowd

favorite who proved that hoop dancing wasnrsquot just for the

younger crowd was Jones Benally (Navajo) an award-winning

performer now in his 90s who has been a hoop dancer for more

than 75 years

And Pow Wows By Lee Allen

World Championship Hoop Dance Competition at the Heard Museum

TRIBAL NEWS

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 31

The origin of hoop dancing varies according to whatever histor-

ical reference is consulted Some claim the people of Taos Pueb-

lo in New Mexico were the first to perform with dancers passing

through a 24-inch diameter circular willow hoop Others insist

the expressive performances began with the Anishinaabe cul-

ture in which the dancer became a counselor with the hoops

representing circles that return the responsibility of problems

back to their creator

Some indigenous peoples use hoop dancing as a part of healing

ceremonies designed to restore balance and harmony in the

world with holy men regarding the circles as sacred claiming

that visions may be seen within the hoops

The first World Hoop Dance Competition took place at the New

Mexico State Fair in 1991 with the venue moving to Heard Mu-

seum the following year ldquoThe event is a way to get up close and

personal with a truly unique Native American sportrdquo says

Debra Krol (XolonSalinan) ldquoThe rules are simple the dancers

accessible and with more than 70 performers coming from all

over the US and Canada you get to see a lot of different native

culturesrdquo

A few miles further down Interstate 10 and a month later mem-

bers of the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe San Xavier District will pre-

sent their 32nd annual Wak pow wow ldquoItrsquos always the second

weekend in March (this year March 8-9)rdquo says long-time pow

wow committee chairman Philbert Bailey Begun in 1982 as a

small social event to raise funds it has grown in popularity with

both participants and spectators and is now publicized as Tuc-

sonrsquos largest gathering of American Indians ldquoWe share some of

our cultural traditions with those who visit and donrsquot really care

how many people show up as long as they all have a good

timerdquo says Bailey ldquoOur pow wow is well attended by Native

Americans who live by and like to compete as well as non-

natives who want to find out a bit more about who we arerdquo

This yearrsquos event will begin with a Saturday morning audience

presentation of traditional dancing by San Xavier District danc-

ers followed by gourd dancing that leads up to a noon Grand

Entry procession The ever popular crowd pleaser of Tiny Tot

dancers (from those just able to walk to 5 years old) starts the

full day of pageantry that includes intertribal dances couples

exhibition teen elder and womenrsquos dancing ldquoWe looked at a

lot of other pow wows in the West to see how they were being

conducted and then we incorporated what we thought were the

best ideas into our own gathering which now offers a combina-

tion of pageantry fun and lots of dance competitionrdquo Bailey

says

Adding some uniqueness to this particular pow wow a Waila

band will kick off the second day of performances Competition

offers cash prizes for the top three performers in each category

with prize amounts being determined by gate revenue ldquoSome

dancers travel the pow wow circuit and compete as their way of

earning a livingrdquo Bailey says Other events on Day Two involve

two-step team and hoop dancing

A variety of food booths are located between the parking lot

and the pow wow grounds at Mission San Xavier Del Bac

[White Dove of the Desert] and the sights and smells of mes-

quite fires cooking Indian tacos red and green chili burros and

several versions of fry bread are hard to pass by

ldquoNobody needs to go away hungryrdquo Bailey says ldquoIn addition

to things to eat Indian vendors will be selling jewelry bead-

work drums kachina dolls painted art T-shirts --- all authentic

hand-made Indian crafts not stuff made in Chinardquo One of the

most popular attractions for kids is the chance to get their faces

painted

Once the dancing dust has settled Bailey and his committee

members will take a break until the fall when theyrsquoll start plan-

ning for an even bigger 2015 event --- always on the second

weekend in March

More information on the February 8-9 Phoenix hoop dancing

can be found online at heardorghoop Additional details on the

March 8-9 Tucson Wak pow wow can be found on their website

at waknetorg $

Heard Museum located at 2301 N Central Avenue Phoenix

Baskets and other Indian crafts for sale at the Wak pow wow

32 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO GOLF

Apache Stronghold

he Apache Stronghold Golf Club located at Apache Gold Casi-

no Resort near Globe Arizona is an 18-hole par 72 high desert

golf course with a USGA rating of 746 and a USGA slope of

145 Opened in 1999 the 7519 yard-long course was designed by Tom

Doak and challenges golfers with natural features including desert

washes rolling topography and natural rugged bunkers The moun-

tain and desert vistas are panoramic and unspoiled At 3200 feet in

elevation the golfing experience is cooler than nearby Phoenix and

Tucson during the summer months and mild during the winter season

With five sets of tees to choose from this memorable course accommo-

dates serious to casual golfers The property also includes a driving

range and clubhouse

T

Superb Golf in the High Desert

CASINO GOLF

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 33

Apache Gold Casino Resort is currently offering a Golf amp

Game Package that lets you bring a non-golfer along for the

fun The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold

Best Western one round of golf at Apache Stronghold Golf

Club including a cart and range balls plus $10 promotional

credits for two for slot play at Apache Gold Casino In ad-

dition guests will receive two breakfast lunch and dinner

vouchers at Apache Grill and two drink coupons Weekday

rates start at $140 and weekends (and holidays) start at

$160

A second package available is their Golferrsquos Stay amp Play

Package where players can tee up at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club and then hit the jackpot at Apache Gold Casino

The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold Best

Western one round of golf per golfer at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club including cart and range balls $10 promotional

credits for slot play at Apache Gold Casino Each golfer

receives breakfast lunch and dinner vouchers at Apache

Grill and a drink coupon

Single occupancy weekday rates start at $110 with week-

ends and holidays at $130 Double occupancy weekday

rates are $176 and $196 on weekends and holidays Call

800APACHE8 or visit apache-gold-casinocom for more

information $

The Fourteenth Green At Apache Stronghold

The View From The Fifteenth Tee At Apache Stronghold

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LAUGHLIN NEVADA News

herersquos a lot going on at Harrahs Laughlin with definitely

something for everyone Dirk Arthur continues his suc-

cessful run at Harrahrsquos with his Wild Magic show February 4

through March 9 in the Fiesta Showroom Shows are every night

except Mondays Defending the Caveman returns to the Fiesta

Showroom March 29 through April 20 This is one comedy

show you donrsquot want to miss On April 26 yoursquoll want to catch

Los Lobos amp Los Lonely Boys With tickets starting at $24 yoursquoll

be sure to have an evening of great entertainment from two

great performers for one low price On June 14 funny man Jeff

Dunham arrives with his

Disorderly Conduct Tour for

a night of laughs

Harrahrsquos Laughlin is also

hosting a big $20000 Poker

Tournament that is open to

the public the weekend of

March 14-16 The winner

receives a $10000 WSOP

seat or $8000 in cash The

entry fee is $200 and room

rates start at only $59 per night with the buy-in

Every Sunday in March through April 20 Harrahrsquos Laughlin

presents Wheel of Fortune Super Spin Sundays Players have a

one in five chance of winning a prize including free slot play

reward credits dining credits or a gift

Did you know that Harrahs Laughlin is

home to plenty of Top Sizzling Slots Not

only did they recently install over 400

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over $9 million every month So the next

time you visit if you are a fan of video

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Denomination Triple PlayFive PlayTen

Play machines in the High Limit room or the

Video Poker Area If you prefer the slots

some of the hottest games on their floor

are Aristocratrsquos Buffalo Stampede near

the South Tower Aristocratrsquos Wonder 4

near the Beach Cafeacute and Ballyrsquos Quick

Hits also near the South Tower $

Harrahrsquos Laughlin Presents Entertainment Promotions amp Top Sizzling Slots

T

News LAUGHLIN NEVADA

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 37

ountry music icon and legend Willie Nelson returns to the

E Center Saturday March 29 for another extraordinary

concert Nelson is the creative genius behind historic recordings

like Crazy Hello Walls Red Headed Stranger and Stardust His

career has spanned six decades with a catalog of over 200 al-

bums Hes also earned every conceivable award and honor

bestowed upon a person in his profession In the last five years

alone he delivered ten new releases two of which received

Grammy nominations and a career-spanning box set He re-

leased his first novel and again headlined Farm Aid an event he

co-founded in 1985 all the while continuing to lobby against

horse slaughter and producing his own blend of biodiesel fuel

Nelson tours tirelessly climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III

(he rode his first two buses into the ground) taking his music

and fans on a seemingly endless journey to places that were

well worth the ride The concert starts at 730pm with tickets

starting at $45

C

WILLIE NELSON

amp FAMILY All American Country In The E Center

The Original Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters

The Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall

of Fame in 1987 with a string of big hits such as Charlie Brown Searchin

Youngblood Yakety Yak Little Egypt and many more Charlie Duncan joined Cornell

and became one of the Coasters Duncan carried on the tradition of vocal excel-

lence stage presence choreography and humor he shared with Gunter

The Legendary Monroe Powell amp The Platters Revue

The Platters were one of the top vocal groups of the 50s delivering smooth

stylized renditions of pop standards Their string of hits began in 1955 with Only

You and included four singles that reached 1 The Great Pretender My Prayer Twi-

light Time and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Monroe Powell is the best known lead singer

for the Platters for over 40 years

Bobby Hendrickrsquos Drifters

One of the great American doo-wop and RampBsoul vocal groups the Driftersrsquo

hits include There Goes My Baby Dance With Me This Magic Moment Save The

Last Dance For Me Some Kind Of Wonderful On Broadway Under The Boardwalk

Bobby Hendricks is the oldest surviving lead vocalist of the Drifters

Tickets are on sale at wwwedgewater-casinocom and at Edgewater Casino

Services $

Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters Monroe

Powell amp The Platters Revue Bobby

Hendrickrsquos Drifters E Center Dinner

Show set for February 28 March 1 amp

March 2 2014 Dinner will be served

at 6pm Nevada time Tickets starting

at just $55

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

38 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Apache Gold CasinomdashGlobe AZmdash8002722438

Cabaret Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands every weekend

Pavilion

Selena TributemdashMar 1

BlueWater CasinomdashParker AZmdash8882433360

Dig Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJsmdashDaily at 5pm

BlueWater Showroom

Leonardo da Vinci ExhibitionmdashNow-Apr 22

Kenny RogersmdashMar 22

Casino ArizonamdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom

Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)mdashFeb 7

Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)mdashFeb 21-22

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)mdashFeb 28-Mar 1

The Long Run Experience (The Eagles Tribute)mdashMar 7-8

Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)mdashMar 21-22

LAVation (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 28-29

The Arizona Room

Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country) - Mondays at 8pm

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashTuesdays at 6pm

Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashWednesdays at 6pm

Marley Taylor Band (Cover band)mdashSundays from 9pm to 1am

Casino Del SolmdashTucson AZmdash5208386506

Event Center

George LopezmdashFeb 14-15

Cliff Castle CasinomdashCamp Verde AZmdash8003817568

Dragonfly Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs

Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687

Events

Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm

La Vida Loca (Latin Music)mdashFr at 9pm

A variety of live music every Saturday night on the casino floor

Desert Diamond Casino ImdashTucson AZmdash8663329467

Monsoon Nightclub

Boots amp BeersmdashLive country music every Friday night

Noches CalientemdashSaturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music

Desert Diamond Casino IImdashSahuarita AZmdash8663329467

Sports Bar

Swinging TuesdaysmdashTuesdays 1ndash4pm

Karaoke NightmdashWednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden OldiesmdashThursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJsmdashFridays amp Saturdays

Diamond Center

Oh What A NightmdashFeb 8

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 22 (Rodeo Weekend)

Ron ldquoTater Saladrdquo WhitemdashMar 29

Doobie BrothersmdashApr 4

Gloria TrevimdashMay 3

Fort McDowell CasinomdashFort McDowell AZmdash8008433678

Mega Yard SalemdashFeb 22

Lucky 7 Saloon

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrahs Ak-Chin CasinomdashMaricopa AZmdash4808025000

The Lounge

Bella DonnamdashFeb 7 The HamptonsmdashFeb 8 B PlatinummdashFeb 14

The JJrsquosmdashFeb 15 Da VenturesmdashFeb 17 QuantummdashFeb 21 The

WalkensmdashFeb 22 Kenny CeteramdashFeb 28 Live DJmdashFeb31017amp24

Wild Wednesdays Noon to 4pm SwingtipsmdashFeb 5 Walkens

TriomdashFeb 12 Band Stand Shows 70rsquosmdashFeb 19 Western Fusion

TriomdashFeb 26

Hot Latin Nights 8pm to midnight on Thursdays fea tures Or-

chestra CalientemdashFeb 6 AzTexmdashFeb 20

Ladies Night on Monday nights

Hon-Dah CasinomdashPinetop AZmdash8009298744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom

Munday FundaymdashComedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home

of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once

in a while The east Tennessee native has an impressive track

record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the

country listener hes had six number one hits from his first

three albums from Watching You and These Are My People to

his most recent smashes Take A Back Road and Farmers

Daughter Through it all Rodney has always remained true to him-

self and constantly strives to evolve and find unique ways of

expressing himself through the music he puts out into the

world Though his new crop of songs has some edge and the

vocal energy may be amped up a notch Rodney is still the

same hardworking patriotic rock-solid country boy that fans

have grown to know and love since his debut with 2003s Hon-

esty Treena Parvello Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono Orsquoodham Gaming Enterprise said ldquoWersquore

very proud to once again partner with KIIM FM for a spectac-

ular rodeo weekend show Donrsquot miss Rodney Atkinsrsquo fantas-

tic Country soundrdquo

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

band will bring pop culture classics to life with their

authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

Paradise CasinomdashYuma AZmdash8887774946

Sharkyrsquos Bar amp Bites

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan CasinomdashWinterhaven CAmdash8777832426

Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

Legends In ConcertmdashFeb 19-23

George Thorogood amp The DestroyersmdashMar 1

Twin Arrows Navajo CasinomdashFlagstaff AZmdash8559468946

Featuring a variety of local regional amp headlining acts Call for info

Vee Quiva CasinomdashLaveen AZmdash8009464452

VQ Live

Featuring a variety of cover bands local amp regional acts Call for info

Event Center

JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

Little Joe y La FamiliamdashFeb 15

Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 15

Wild Horse Pass CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

The TemptationsmdashFeb 15-16

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

Vietnamese Lunar New Year ConcertDancemdashFeb 22

Yavapai CasinomdashPrescott AZmdash8007568744

Yavapai Cantina

Karaoke with Cruisinrsquo SusanmdashFr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

VIP players can participate In short Casino

Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

possible Thatrsquos certainly not a bad thing if

yoursquore thinking you want to participate in

after-hours bingo

Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

tained (what I believe to be) its most special

elementmdashits atmosphere The callers are just

as friendly as I remember The floor workers

are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

If you are like me and havenrsquot been in a

while trust me when I say yoursquore missing

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44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

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Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

L I X R S L I T H N L U R U

L L H C A E P N D K G A L O

D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

L N V R D U S E E L A H O R

I C O E T N B H S F A C I I

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I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4AM Sunday to 4AM Monday

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01 Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy 70 5 mi E of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 619 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02 BlueWater Resort amp Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 523 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03 Buckyrsquos Casino 1500 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 309 Y Y Y

04 Casino Arizona 101 amp McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 919 Y Y Y

05 Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 1085 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298

07 Cliff Castle Casino amp Hotel I-17 Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y

08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

09 Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S Nogales Hwy Tucson 866-332-9467 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

10 Desert Diamond Casino II I-19 Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 685 Y

11 Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy 86 Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 55

12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

24 Yavapai Casino 1505 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 244 Y

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Page 19: Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - February 2014 - 06:02

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 29

CASINO DINING

Cholla buds from the buckhorn staghorn and pencil cacti will

run their course before being replaced by the June fruiting of

the giant saguaro to make jams jellies and even wine and in its

own turn the deep red juicy-sweet fruits of the prickly pear

which will show up in August Just one example of the seasonal

rotation of traditional edibles found in the desert --- and at the

Desert Rain Cafeacute

So now you know whatrsquos cooking --- but where did it come

from Thatrsquos where TOCA the non-profit Tohono Orsquoodham

Community Action program comes in as sponsor of the New

Generation of Tohono Orsquoodham Farmers effort launched in

2011 TOCA manages both ends of the food chainhellipgrowing

crops in the field that end up at the Desert Rain Cafeacute

For the Orsquoodham probably the most famous of the Three Sisters

combination of cornsquashbeans would be the bean specifi-

cally the tepary (bawi) indigenous to the Sonoran Desert in

Arizona The staple of the Orsquoodham diet is heat resistant needs

little water to grow and does well in concert with other culti-

vated drought-resistant crops like 60-day corn None-the-less

despite their dependence on the tepary cultivation waned In

less than a century the nearly food self-sufficient Orsquoodham

went from an annual 1frac12 million pounds of beans to a miserly

few hundred pounds and fields began to lay fallow

Until TOCA stepped in to begin replanting traditional crops

with seeds provided by Native SeedsSEARCH a Tucson-based

seed bank Today a 125-acre farm exists near the USMexico

border harvesting tons of beans and corn as well as squash and

melon supporting TOCArsquos message that when respected and

cultivated land considered sacred can create healthy traditional

foodstuffs

A smaller grow-out farm south of Mission San Xavier Del Bac is

run by the San Xavier Cooperative Association ldquoWhen the farm

originally began one of the basic efforts was raising crops to

keep people aliverdquo says Propagation Manager Ciersquona Schaefli

Now that growth rates have improved a farm store offers certi-

fied naturally-grown traditional native crops --- everything

from alfalfa beans and peas to corn meal and flour as well Orsquoo-

dham yellow watermelon big squash (Hal) and Irsquoitoi onions

The reintroduction of traditional native foods in schools and the

community as a whole ldquois about reintegration of cultural and

health benefits a return of the wonderful flavors of these tradi-

tional foods and part of a larger movement toward health and

wellnessrdquo says Chef Votto ldquoWersquore proud to be a part of this

reinvigorationrdquo $

But now anyone with a hunger for the traditional and tasty can

whet their appetite with contemporary Orsquoodham cuisine billed

as ldquotraditional delicious and healthyrdquo

In a menu as creative as the cuisine itself Monday through Fri-

day edible options include breakfast (Morning Dew) entrees

(Monsoons) side dishes (Whirlwinds) beverages (Flash

Floods) and daily specials (Cloud Bursts)

Cafeacute Manager Brian Hendricks will point out the cafeacutersquos mantra

that ldquoeach dish contains at least one traditional Tohono Orsquoo-

dham food such as cholla buds protein-rich tepary beans or

saguaro fruit syrup Sometimes we prepare them as our people

have for generations and sometimes they are served in new

waysrdquo

The flavors of the desert are not only rich and delicious de-

signed to excite and satisfy the palette traditional foods are also

healthy Mesquite flour olive oil and the sweet syrup of agave

are used to help regulate blood sugar levels and manage diabe-

tes

Taking advantage of historic and currently cultivated possibili-

ties such as sweet Indian corn beans lentils squash and mel-

ons as well as beans from the mesquite tree and fruits off the

saguaro cactus menus are subject to change

Aside from standard items like tepary bean and short rib stew

hummus made from tepary beans or prickly pear chicken

wraps and glazed pork ribs the kitchen staff gets challenged as

seasons change and supplies vary ldquoPeople from all over the

world come to our cafeacute to try our unique foods knowing they

canrsquot find anything like this anywhere elserdquo says Hendricks

ldquoThe cholla bud (Ciolim) harvest takes place in the spring and

we will be featuring these in many preparations including the

ever-popular cholla bud citrus salad and our cholla bud pico de

gallordquo says Consulting Chef Mary Paganelli Votto ldquoBecause we

make every effort to showcase seasonal food options our week-

ly springtime specials may feature quiche pasta or sauteacutes that

all utilize the delicious cholla budsrdquo

For the uninitiated taste buds the rich in calcium fruit of the

cholla (more calcium in a 4-ounce serving than in a glass of

milk) is one of the earliest crops of a new season and offers a lot

of culinary versatility It can be dried pickled ground or fro-

zen and then added to salads stews salsas chiles and stir fry

Its taste has been likened to a cross between asparagus and

broccoli

The Desert Rain Cafeacute is located in the Tohono Plaza on Main Street in Sells Arizona

Their phone number is 5203834918 and their website is desertraincafecom

The cafeacute is open Monday through Friday from 630am to 3pm

30 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

TRIBAL NEWS

lthough spring doesnrsquot officially arrive until mid-

March the weather warms quickly in Arizona desert

country allowing Native American events to get un-

derway early Two such annual festivities are planned in Febru-

ary and March with a welcome mat out for visitors

The 24th annual World Championship Hoop Dance competition

will be held at Heard Museum in Phoenix on February 8-9

Starting with a Grand Entry procession on opening morning

and concluding with an awards presentation on the afternoon of

Day Two competitors will be hooping it up non-stop Hoop

dancing is story telling and whether or not the story is a capti-

vating one depends a lot on the talents of the storyteller and the

number of hoops put into play (anywhere from one to 50) But

itrsquos not the number of hoops involved that is impressive itrsquos

what the dancers do with them

A ldquoWe look for rhythm and timing and how well the dancers co-

ordinate with the drumrdquo says judge Victor Bob ldquoWe watch for

speed precision creativity and showmanship --- lots of things

going on simultaneously Things donrsquot have to be absolutely

perfect as long as the dance is completed all the hoops brought

into the competition are used nothing gets dropped and the

hoop forms donrsquot fall apart before the end of the songrdquo

Not only do judges look for the obvious they also consider the

intangibles like how well the crowd reacts to a particular per-

formerrsquos moves like those of last yearrsquos 6-year-old old Rito

Lopez (PimaApache) from Salt River Arizona Another crowd

favorite who proved that hoop dancing wasnrsquot just for the

younger crowd was Jones Benally (Navajo) an award-winning

performer now in his 90s who has been a hoop dancer for more

than 75 years

And Pow Wows By Lee Allen

World Championship Hoop Dance Competition at the Heard Museum

TRIBAL NEWS

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 31

The origin of hoop dancing varies according to whatever histor-

ical reference is consulted Some claim the people of Taos Pueb-

lo in New Mexico were the first to perform with dancers passing

through a 24-inch diameter circular willow hoop Others insist

the expressive performances began with the Anishinaabe cul-

ture in which the dancer became a counselor with the hoops

representing circles that return the responsibility of problems

back to their creator

Some indigenous peoples use hoop dancing as a part of healing

ceremonies designed to restore balance and harmony in the

world with holy men regarding the circles as sacred claiming

that visions may be seen within the hoops

The first World Hoop Dance Competition took place at the New

Mexico State Fair in 1991 with the venue moving to Heard Mu-

seum the following year ldquoThe event is a way to get up close and

personal with a truly unique Native American sportrdquo says

Debra Krol (XolonSalinan) ldquoThe rules are simple the dancers

accessible and with more than 70 performers coming from all

over the US and Canada you get to see a lot of different native

culturesrdquo

A few miles further down Interstate 10 and a month later mem-

bers of the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe San Xavier District will pre-

sent their 32nd annual Wak pow wow ldquoItrsquos always the second

weekend in March (this year March 8-9)rdquo says long-time pow

wow committee chairman Philbert Bailey Begun in 1982 as a

small social event to raise funds it has grown in popularity with

both participants and spectators and is now publicized as Tuc-

sonrsquos largest gathering of American Indians ldquoWe share some of

our cultural traditions with those who visit and donrsquot really care

how many people show up as long as they all have a good

timerdquo says Bailey ldquoOur pow wow is well attended by Native

Americans who live by and like to compete as well as non-

natives who want to find out a bit more about who we arerdquo

This yearrsquos event will begin with a Saturday morning audience

presentation of traditional dancing by San Xavier District danc-

ers followed by gourd dancing that leads up to a noon Grand

Entry procession The ever popular crowd pleaser of Tiny Tot

dancers (from those just able to walk to 5 years old) starts the

full day of pageantry that includes intertribal dances couples

exhibition teen elder and womenrsquos dancing ldquoWe looked at a

lot of other pow wows in the West to see how they were being

conducted and then we incorporated what we thought were the

best ideas into our own gathering which now offers a combina-

tion of pageantry fun and lots of dance competitionrdquo Bailey

says

Adding some uniqueness to this particular pow wow a Waila

band will kick off the second day of performances Competition

offers cash prizes for the top three performers in each category

with prize amounts being determined by gate revenue ldquoSome

dancers travel the pow wow circuit and compete as their way of

earning a livingrdquo Bailey says Other events on Day Two involve

two-step team and hoop dancing

A variety of food booths are located between the parking lot

and the pow wow grounds at Mission San Xavier Del Bac

[White Dove of the Desert] and the sights and smells of mes-

quite fires cooking Indian tacos red and green chili burros and

several versions of fry bread are hard to pass by

ldquoNobody needs to go away hungryrdquo Bailey says ldquoIn addition

to things to eat Indian vendors will be selling jewelry bead-

work drums kachina dolls painted art T-shirts --- all authentic

hand-made Indian crafts not stuff made in Chinardquo One of the

most popular attractions for kids is the chance to get their faces

painted

Once the dancing dust has settled Bailey and his committee

members will take a break until the fall when theyrsquoll start plan-

ning for an even bigger 2015 event --- always on the second

weekend in March

More information on the February 8-9 Phoenix hoop dancing

can be found online at heardorghoop Additional details on the

March 8-9 Tucson Wak pow wow can be found on their website

at waknetorg $

Heard Museum located at 2301 N Central Avenue Phoenix

Baskets and other Indian crafts for sale at the Wak pow wow

32 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO GOLF

Apache Stronghold

he Apache Stronghold Golf Club located at Apache Gold Casi-

no Resort near Globe Arizona is an 18-hole par 72 high desert

golf course with a USGA rating of 746 and a USGA slope of

145 Opened in 1999 the 7519 yard-long course was designed by Tom

Doak and challenges golfers with natural features including desert

washes rolling topography and natural rugged bunkers The moun-

tain and desert vistas are panoramic and unspoiled At 3200 feet in

elevation the golfing experience is cooler than nearby Phoenix and

Tucson during the summer months and mild during the winter season

With five sets of tees to choose from this memorable course accommo-

dates serious to casual golfers The property also includes a driving

range and clubhouse

T

Superb Golf in the High Desert

CASINO GOLF

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 33

Apache Gold Casino Resort is currently offering a Golf amp

Game Package that lets you bring a non-golfer along for the

fun The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold

Best Western one round of golf at Apache Stronghold Golf

Club including a cart and range balls plus $10 promotional

credits for two for slot play at Apache Gold Casino In ad-

dition guests will receive two breakfast lunch and dinner

vouchers at Apache Grill and two drink coupons Weekday

rates start at $140 and weekends (and holidays) start at

$160

A second package available is their Golferrsquos Stay amp Play

Package where players can tee up at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club and then hit the jackpot at Apache Gold Casino

The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold Best

Western one round of golf per golfer at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club including cart and range balls $10 promotional

credits for slot play at Apache Gold Casino Each golfer

receives breakfast lunch and dinner vouchers at Apache

Grill and a drink coupon

Single occupancy weekday rates start at $110 with week-

ends and holidays at $130 Double occupancy weekday

rates are $176 and $196 on weekends and holidays Call

800APACHE8 or visit apache-gold-casinocom for more

information $

The Fourteenth Green At Apache Stronghold

The View From The Fifteenth Tee At Apache Stronghold

34 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

LAUGHLIN NEVADA Directory amp Gaming Statistics

Aquarius Casino Resort

800662LUCK

aquariuscasinoresortcom

1250+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area blackjack table

games roulette craps keno race

sports book

Avi Resort amp Casino

(Fort Mojave Tribe)

8004300721

avicasinocom

1000+ slots bingo blackjack table

games craps roulette poker room

keno racesports book KidsQuest

Colorado Belle Hotel Casino

8774600777

coloradobellecom

750+ slots blackjack table games

craps roulette poker room keno

racesports book Build your own

amazing burger at Pintrsquos Brewery

Riverside Resort Hotel amp Casino

8002273849

riversideresortcom

1300+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area bingo black-

jack table games craps roulette

poker room keno racesports book

Pioneer Hotel amp Gambling Hall

8006343469

pioneerlaughlincom

490 slots blackjack table games

craps roulette sports book Make

sure to check out the video poker amp

reel slots

Harrahrsquos Laughlin

8004478700

harrahslaughlincom

900+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area blackjack table

games craps roulette poker room

live keno racesports book

Golden Nugget Laughlin

8002371739

goldennuggetcomlaughlin

1000+ slots blackjack table games

craps roulette poker room sports

book Sign up for the playerrsquos club

and spin for free play

Edgewater Hotel Casino

8006774837

edgewater-casinocom

750+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area blackjack table

games roulette craps racesports

book Great all-around casino

We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information To inform us of

updates please email editorazgamingguidecom The Nevada Gaming Control Board

publishes statistics on casino gaming activity in Nevada according to their statersquos gaming

regulations The most current data for Laughlin at press time is from three months prior

A negative hold percentage indicates that game overpaid during the stated month

Tropicana Laughlin

8002436846

tropicanaxcom

1000+ slots blackjack table games

craps roulette and a sports book

Stop in for lunch at Carnegiersquos or

the Poolside Cafeacute and enjoy the food

River Palms Resort Casino

8777877256

river-palmscom

550+ slots bingo blackjack table

games craps roulette sports book

Donrsquot miss the view of the river from

Dennyrsquos

Slots Hold Tables Hold

Loose Megabucks 097 Blackjack 21 1597

$1 373 Craps 1819

25cent 441 Roulette 2123

Multi-Denom 523 Other Table Games 2509

$5 566 Let It Ride 2650

5cent 582 Pai Gow Poker 2854

1cent 993 Three Card Poker 3323

Tight $25 1101

Other Hold Win Amount Dollars

Loose Sports Pools 458 Slots 287 mil

Race Books 1714 Tables 35 mil

Tight Live Keno 2578 Other 04 mil

Laughlinrsquos Gaming Statistics November 2013

36 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

LAUGHLIN NEVADA News

herersquos a lot going on at Harrahs Laughlin with definitely

something for everyone Dirk Arthur continues his suc-

cessful run at Harrahrsquos with his Wild Magic show February 4

through March 9 in the Fiesta Showroom Shows are every night

except Mondays Defending the Caveman returns to the Fiesta

Showroom March 29 through April 20 This is one comedy

show you donrsquot want to miss On April 26 yoursquoll want to catch

Los Lobos amp Los Lonely Boys With tickets starting at $24 yoursquoll

be sure to have an evening of great entertainment from two

great performers for one low price On June 14 funny man Jeff

Dunham arrives with his

Disorderly Conduct Tour for

a night of laughs

Harrahrsquos Laughlin is also

hosting a big $20000 Poker

Tournament that is open to

the public the weekend of

March 14-16 The winner

receives a $10000 WSOP

seat or $8000 in cash The

entry fee is $200 and room

rates start at only $59 per night with the buy-in

Every Sunday in March through April 20 Harrahrsquos Laughlin

presents Wheel of Fortune Super Spin Sundays Players have a

one in five chance of winning a prize including free slot play

reward credits dining credits or a gift

Did you know that Harrahs Laughlin is

home to plenty of Top Sizzling Slots Not

only did they recently install over 400

new games but they are also paying out

over $9 million every month So the next

time you visit if you are a fan of video

poker make sure to play the IGT Multi-

Denomination Triple PlayFive PlayTen

Play machines in the High Limit room or the

Video Poker Area If you prefer the slots

some of the hottest games on their floor

are Aristocratrsquos Buffalo Stampede near

the South Tower Aristocratrsquos Wonder 4

near the Beach Cafeacute and Ballyrsquos Quick

Hits also near the South Tower $

Harrahrsquos Laughlin Presents Entertainment Promotions amp Top Sizzling Slots

T

News LAUGHLIN NEVADA

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 37

ountry music icon and legend Willie Nelson returns to the

E Center Saturday March 29 for another extraordinary

concert Nelson is the creative genius behind historic recordings

like Crazy Hello Walls Red Headed Stranger and Stardust His

career has spanned six decades with a catalog of over 200 al-

bums Hes also earned every conceivable award and honor

bestowed upon a person in his profession In the last five years

alone he delivered ten new releases two of which received

Grammy nominations and a career-spanning box set He re-

leased his first novel and again headlined Farm Aid an event he

co-founded in 1985 all the while continuing to lobby against

horse slaughter and producing his own blend of biodiesel fuel

Nelson tours tirelessly climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III

(he rode his first two buses into the ground) taking his music

and fans on a seemingly endless journey to places that were

well worth the ride The concert starts at 730pm with tickets

starting at $45

C

WILLIE NELSON

amp FAMILY All American Country In The E Center

The Original Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters

The Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall

of Fame in 1987 with a string of big hits such as Charlie Brown Searchin

Youngblood Yakety Yak Little Egypt and many more Charlie Duncan joined Cornell

and became one of the Coasters Duncan carried on the tradition of vocal excel-

lence stage presence choreography and humor he shared with Gunter

The Legendary Monroe Powell amp The Platters Revue

The Platters were one of the top vocal groups of the 50s delivering smooth

stylized renditions of pop standards Their string of hits began in 1955 with Only

You and included four singles that reached 1 The Great Pretender My Prayer Twi-

light Time and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Monroe Powell is the best known lead singer

for the Platters for over 40 years

Bobby Hendrickrsquos Drifters

One of the great American doo-wop and RampBsoul vocal groups the Driftersrsquo

hits include There Goes My Baby Dance With Me This Magic Moment Save The

Last Dance For Me Some Kind Of Wonderful On Broadway Under The Boardwalk

Bobby Hendricks is the oldest surviving lead vocalist of the Drifters

Tickets are on sale at wwwedgewater-casinocom and at Edgewater Casino

Services $

Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters Monroe

Powell amp The Platters Revue Bobby

Hendrickrsquos Drifters E Center Dinner

Show set for February 28 March 1 amp

March 2 2014 Dinner will be served

at 6pm Nevada time Tickets starting

at just $55

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

38 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Apache Gold CasinomdashGlobe AZmdash8002722438

Cabaret Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands every weekend

Pavilion

Selena TributemdashMar 1

BlueWater CasinomdashParker AZmdash8882433360

Dig Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJsmdashDaily at 5pm

BlueWater Showroom

Leonardo da Vinci ExhibitionmdashNow-Apr 22

Kenny RogersmdashMar 22

Casino ArizonamdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom

Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)mdashFeb 7

Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)mdashFeb 21-22

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)mdashFeb 28-Mar 1

The Long Run Experience (The Eagles Tribute)mdashMar 7-8

Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)mdashMar 21-22

LAVation (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 28-29

The Arizona Room

Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country) - Mondays at 8pm

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashTuesdays at 6pm

Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashWednesdays at 6pm

Marley Taylor Band (Cover band)mdashSundays from 9pm to 1am

Casino Del SolmdashTucson AZmdash5208386506

Event Center

George LopezmdashFeb 14-15

Cliff Castle CasinomdashCamp Verde AZmdash8003817568

Dragonfly Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs

Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687

Events

Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm

La Vida Loca (Latin Music)mdashFr at 9pm

A variety of live music every Saturday night on the casino floor

Desert Diamond Casino ImdashTucson AZmdash8663329467

Monsoon Nightclub

Boots amp BeersmdashLive country music every Friday night

Noches CalientemdashSaturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music

Desert Diamond Casino IImdashSahuarita AZmdash8663329467

Sports Bar

Swinging TuesdaysmdashTuesdays 1ndash4pm

Karaoke NightmdashWednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden OldiesmdashThursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJsmdashFridays amp Saturdays

Diamond Center

Oh What A NightmdashFeb 8

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 22 (Rodeo Weekend)

Ron ldquoTater Saladrdquo WhitemdashMar 29

Doobie BrothersmdashApr 4

Gloria TrevimdashMay 3

Fort McDowell CasinomdashFort McDowell AZmdash8008433678

Mega Yard SalemdashFeb 22

Lucky 7 Saloon

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrahs Ak-Chin CasinomdashMaricopa AZmdash4808025000

The Lounge

Bella DonnamdashFeb 7 The HamptonsmdashFeb 8 B PlatinummdashFeb 14

The JJrsquosmdashFeb 15 Da VenturesmdashFeb 17 QuantummdashFeb 21 The

WalkensmdashFeb 22 Kenny CeteramdashFeb 28 Live DJmdashFeb31017amp24

Wild Wednesdays Noon to 4pm SwingtipsmdashFeb 5 Walkens

TriomdashFeb 12 Band Stand Shows 70rsquosmdashFeb 19 Western Fusion

TriomdashFeb 26

Hot Latin Nights 8pm to midnight on Thursdays fea tures Or-

chestra CalientemdashFeb 6 AzTexmdashFeb 20

Ladies Night on Monday nights

Hon-Dah CasinomdashPinetop AZmdash8009298744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom

Munday FundaymdashComedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home

of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once

in a while The east Tennessee native has an impressive track

record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the

country listener hes had six number one hits from his first

three albums from Watching You and These Are My People to

his most recent smashes Take A Back Road and Farmers

Daughter Through it all Rodney has always remained true to him-

self and constantly strives to evolve and find unique ways of

expressing himself through the music he puts out into the

world Though his new crop of songs has some edge and the

vocal energy may be amped up a notch Rodney is still the

same hardworking patriotic rock-solid country boy that fans

have grown to know and love since his debut with 2003s Hon-

esty Treena Parvello Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono Orsquoodham Gaming Enterprise said ldquoWersquore

very proud to once again partner with KIIM FM for a spectac-

ular rodeo weekend show Donrsquot miss Rodney Atkinsrsquo fantas-

tic Country soundrdquo

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

band will bring pop culture classics to life with their

authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

Paradise CasinomdashYuma AZmdash8887774946

Sharkyrsquos Bar amp Bites

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan CasinomdashWinterhaven CAmdash8777832426

Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

Legends In ConcertmdashFeb 19-23

George Thorogood amp The DestroyersmdashMar 1

Twin Arrows Navajo CasinomdashFlagstaff AZmdash8559468946

Featuring a variety of local regional amp headlining acts Call for info

Vee Quiva CasinomdashLaveen AZmdash8009464452

VQ Live

Featuring a variety of cover bands local amp regional acts Call for info

Event Center

JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

Little Joe y La FamiliamdashFeb 15

Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 15

Wild Horse Pass CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

The TemptationsmdashFeb 15-16

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

Vietnamese Lunar New Year ConcertDancemdashFeb 22

Yavapai CasinomdashPrescott AZmdash8007568744

Yavapai Cantina

Karaoke with Cruisinrsquo SusanmdashFr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

VIP players can participate In short Casino

Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

possible Thatrsquos certainly not a bad thing if

yoursquore thinking you want to participate in

after-hours bingo

Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

tained (what I believe to be) its most special

elementmdashits atmosphere The callers are just

as friendly as I remember The floor workers

are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

If you are like me and havenrsquot been in a

while trust me when I say yoursquore missing

out L8 Nite Bingo was always a blast but

now I can honestly say itrsquos better than ever

Visit casinoarizonacom for info on Casino

Arizonarsquos Bingo or call 4808507777 $

Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II

bullMusic DirectorOn-Air Host (3-7pm) for

KNRJ-FM 1011 The Beat

bullResident DJVJ for KTVK-3TV Friday 10am

bullHost of REDY Set Radio

bullOfficial Bum Squad DJ

bullDJ Vatican Member

bullFor more information on Ramses Ja visit his

website at ramsesjacom

L8 Nite Bingo Casino Arizona with host Corina

Corina DJing at KOOL 945 FM

Corina Hosting at L8 Nite Bingo

Corina amp DJ Kenji at Casino Arizonarsquos

L8 Nite Bingo Theme Nights

HOT DEALS Giveaways

42 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

3 Great Ways To Win

The packages are valid for any of the Renaissance Festivalrsquos

dates February 8-9 15-17 22-23 March 1-2 8-9 15-16 22-23

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By joining our community on Facebook yoursquoll be the first to

learn about new game installs casino events giveaways and

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Ask The Experts Magazine Giveaway

January 1 through December 31 2014

Monthly Drawings

Do you have a question for our staff of casino gaming industry

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o date we have given away well over $10000 in prizes

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Congratulations to our past winners of the lsquoBreak Away From

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Renaissance Tickets Facebook Giveaway

February 1 through February 28

Weekly Drawings

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44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

L I X R S L I T H N L U R U

L L H C A E P N D K G A L O

D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

L N V R D U S E E L A H O R

I C O E T N B H S F A C I I

S U P M R S T K C P R V E E

I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

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TRIBAL NEWS

lthough spring doesnrsquot officially arrive until mid-

March the weather warms quickly in Arizona desert

country allowing Native American events to get un-

derway early Two such annual festivities are planned in Febru-

ary and March with a welcome mat out for visitors

The 24th annual World Championship Hoop Dance competition

will be held at Heard Museum in Phoenix on February 8-9

Starting with a Grand Entry procession on opening morning

and concluding with an awards presentation on the afternoon of

Day Two competitors will be hooping it up non-stop Hoop

dancing is story telling and whether or not the story is a capti-

vating one depends a lot on the talents of the storyteller and the

number of hoops put into play (anywhere from one to 50) But

itrsquos not the number of hoops involved that is impressive itrsquos

what the dancers do with them

A ldquoWe look for rhythm and timing and how well the dancers co-

ordinate with the drumrdquo says judge Victor Bob ldquoWe watch for

speed precision creativity and showmanship --- lots of things

going on simultaneously Things donrsquot have to be absolutely

perfect as long as the dance is completed all the hoops brought

into the competition are used nothing gets dropped and the

hoop forms donrsquot fall apart before the end of the songrdquo

Not only do judges look for the obvious they also consider the

intangibles like how well the crowd reacts to a particular per-

formerrsquos moves like those of last yearrsquos 6-year-old old Rito

Lopez (PimaApache) from Salt River Arizona Another crowd

favorite who proved that hoop dancing wasnrsquot just for the

younger crowd was Jones Benally (Navajo) an award-winning

performer now in his 90s who has been a hoop dancer for more

than 75 years

And Pow Wows By Lee Allen

World Championship Hoop Dance Competition at the Heard Museum

TRIBAL NEWS

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 31

The origin of hoop dancing varies according to whatever histor-

ical reference is consulted Some claim the people of Taos Pueb-

lo in New Mexico were the first to perform with dancers passing

through a 24-inch diameter circular willow hoop Others insist

the expressive performances began with the Anishinaabe cul-

ture in which the dancer became a counselor with the hoops

representing circles that return the responsibility of problems

back to their creator

Some indigenous peoples use hoop dancing as a part of healing

ceremonies designed to restore balance and harmony in the

world with holy men regarding the circles as sacred claiming

that visions may be seen within the hoops

The first World Hoop Dance Competition took place at the New

Mexico State Fair in 1991 with the venue moving to Heard Mu-

seum the following year ldquoThe event is a way to get up close and

personal with a truly unique Native American sportrdquo says

Debra Krol (XolonSalinan) ldquoThe rules are simple the dancers

accessible and with more than 70 performers coming from all

over the US and Canada you get to see a lot of different native

culturesrdquo

A few miles further down Interstate 10 and a month later mem-

bers of the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe San Xavier District will pre-

sent their 32nd annual Wak pow wow ldquoItrsquos always the second

weekend in March (this year March 8-9)rdquo says long-time pow

wow committee chairman Philbert Bailey Begun in 1982 as a

small social event to raise funds it has grown in popularity with

both participants and spectators and is now publicized as Tuc-

sonrsquos largest gathering of American Indians ldquoWe share some of

our cultural traditions with those who visit and donrsquot really care

how many people show up as long as they all have a good

timerdquo says Bailey ldquoOur pow wow is well attended by Native

Americans who live by and like to compete as well as non-

natives who want to find out a bit more about who we arerdquo

This yearrsquos event will begin with a Saturday morning audience

presentation of traditional dancing by San Xavier District danc-

ers followed by gourd dancing that leads up to a noon Grand

Entry procession The ever popular crowd pleaser of Tiny Tot

dancers (from those just able to walk to 5 years old) starts the

full day of pageantry that includes intertribal dances couples

exhibition teen elder and womenrsquos dancing ldquoWe looked at a

lot of other pow wows in the West to see how they were being

conducted and then we incorporated what we thought were the

best ideas into our own gathering which now offers a combina-

tion of pageantry fun and lots of dance competitionrdquo Bailey

says

Adding some uniqueness to this particular pow wow a Waila

band will kick off the second day of performances Competition

offers cash prizes for the top three performers in each category

with prize amounts being determined by gate revenue ldquoSome

dancers travel the pow wow circuit and compete as their way of

earning a livingrdquo Bailey says Other events on Day Two involve

two-step team and hoop dancing

A variety of food booths are located between the parking lot

and the pow wow grounds at Mission San Xavier Del Bac

[White Dove of the Desert] and the sights and smells of mes-

quite fires cooking Indian tacos red and green chili burros and

several versions of fry bread are hard to pass by

ldquoNobody needs to go away hungryrdquo Bailey says ldquoIn addition

to things to eat Indian vendors will be selling jewelry bead-

work drums kachina dolls painted art T-shirts --- all authentic

hand-made Indian crafts not stuff made in Chinardquo One of the

most popular attractions for kids is the chance to get their faces

painted

Once the dancing dust has settled Bailey and his committee

members will take a break until the fall when theyrsquoll start plan-

ning for an even bigger 2015 event --- always on the second

weekend in March

More information on the February 8-9 Phoenix hoop dancing

can be found online at heardorghoop Additional details on the

March 8-9 Tucson Wak pow wow can be found on their website

at waknetorg $

Heard Museum located at 2301 N Central Avenue Phoenix

Baskets and other Indian crafts for sale at the Wak pow wow

32 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO GOLF

Apache Stronghold

he Apache Stronghold Golf Club located at Apache Gold Casi-

no Resort near Globe Arizona is an 18-hole par 72 high desert

golf course with a USGA rating of 746 and a USGA slope of

145 Opened in 1999 the 7519 yard-long course was designed by Tom

Doak and challenges golfers with natural features including desert

washes rolling topography and natural rugged bunkers The moun-

tain and desert vistas are panoramic and unspoiled At 3200 feet in

elevation the golfing experience is cooler than nearby Phoenix and

Tucson during the summer months and mild during the winter season

With five sets of tees to choose from this memorable course accommo-

dates serious to casual golfers The property also includes a driving

range and clubhouse

T

Superb Golf in the High Desert

CASINO GOLF

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 33

Apache Gold Casino Resort is currently offering a Golf amp

Game Package that lets you bring a non-golfer along for the

fun The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold

Best Western one round of golf at Apache Stronghold Golf

Club including a cart and range balls plus $10 promotional

credits for two for slot play at Apache Gold Casino In ad-

dition guests will receive two breakfast lunch and dinner

vouchers at Apache Grill and two drink coupons Weekday

rates start at $140 and weekends (and holidays) start at

$160

A second package available is their Golferrsquos Stay amp Play

Package where players can tee up at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club and then hit the jackpot at Apache Gold Casino

The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold Best

Western one round of golf per golfer at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club including cart and range balls $10 promotional

credits for slot play at Apache Gold Casino Each golfer

receives breakfast lunch and dinner vouchers at Apache

Grill and a drink coupon

Single occupancy weekday rates start at $110 with week-

ends and holidays at $130 Double occupancy weekday

rates are $176 and $196 on weekends and holidays Call

800APACHE8 or visit apache-gold-casinocom for more

information $

The Fourteenth Green At Apache Stronghold

The View From The Fifteenth Tee At Apache Stronghold

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1000+ slots blackjack table games

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Loose Sports Pools 458 Slots 287 mil

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36 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

LAUGHLIN NEVADA News

herersquos a lot going on at Harrahs Laughlin with definitely

something for everyone Dirk Arthur continues his suc-

cessful run at Harrahrsquos with his Wild Magic show February 4

through March 9 in the Fiesta Showroom Shows are every night

except Mondays Defending the Caveman returns to the Fiesta

Showroom March 29 through April 20 This is one comedy

show you donrsquot want to miss On April 26 yoursquoll want to catch

Los Lobos amp Los Lonely Boys With tickets starting at $24 yoursquoll

be sure to have an evening of great entertainment from two

great performers for one low price On June 14 funny man Jeff

Dunham arrives with his

Disorderly Conduct Tour for

a night of laughs

Harrahrsquos Laughlin is also

hosting a big $20000 Poker

Tournament that is open to

the public the weekend of

March 14-16 The winner

receives a $10000 WSOP

seat or $8000 in cash The

entry fee is $200 and room

rates start at only $59 per night with the buy-in

Every Sunday in March through April 20 Harrahrsquos Laughlin

presents Wheel of Fortune Super Spin Sundays Players have a

one in five chance of winning a prize including free slot play

reward credits dining credits or a gift

Did you know that Harrahs Laughlin is

home to plenty of Top Sizzling Slots Not

only did they recently install over 400

new games but they are also paying out

over $9 million every month So the next

time you visit if you are a fan of video

poker make sure to play the IGT Multi-

Denomination Triple PlayFive PlayTen

Play machines in the High Limit room or the

Video Poker Area If you prefer the slots

some of the hottest games on their floor

are Aristocratrsquos Buffalo Stampede near

the South Tower Aristocratrsquos Wonder 4

near the Beach Cafeacute and Ballyrsquos Quick

Hits also near the South Tower $

Harrahrsquos Laughlin Presents Entertainment Promotions amp Top Sizzling Slots

T

News LAUGHLIN NEVADA

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 37

ountry music icon and legend Willie Nelson returns to the

E Center Saturday March 29 for another extraordinary

concert Nelson is the creative genius behind historic recordings

like Crazy Hello Walls Red Headed Stranger and Stardust His

career has spanned six decades with a catalog of over 200 al-

bums Hes also earned every conceivable award and honor

bestowed upon a person in his profession In the last five years

alone he delivered ten new releases two of which received

Grammy nominations and a career-spanning box set He re-

leased his first novel and again headlined Farm Aid an event he

co-founded in 1985 all the while continuing to lobby against

horse slaughter and producing his own blend of biodiesel fuel

Nelson tours tirelessly climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III

(he rode his first two buses into the ground) taking his music

and fans on a seemingly endless journey to places that were

well worth the ride The concert starts at 730pm with tickets

starting at $45

C

WILLIE NELSON

amp FAMILY All American Country In The E Center

The Original Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters

The Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall

of Fame in 1987 with a string of big hits such as Charlie Brown Searchin

Youngblood Yakety Yak Little Egypt and many more Charlie Duncan joined Cornell

and became one of the Coasters Duncan carried on the tradition of vocal excel-

lence stage presence choreography and humor he shared with Gunter

The Legendary Monroe Powell amp The Platters Revue

The Platters were one of the top vocal groups of the 50s delivering smooth

stylized renditions of pop standards Their string of hits began in 1955 with Only

You and included four singles that reached 1 The Great Pretender My Prayer Twi-

light Time and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Monroe Powell is the best known lead singer

for the Platters for over 40 years

Bobby Hendrickrsquos Drifters

One of the great American doo-wop and RampBsoul vocal groups the Driftersrsquo

hits include There Goes My Baby Dance With Me This Magic Moment Save The

Last Dance For Me Some Kind Of Wonderful On Broadway Under The Boardwalk

Bobby Hendricks is the oldest surviving lead vocalist of the Drifters

Tickets are on sale at wwwedgewater-casinocom and at Edgewater Casino

Services $

Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters Monroe

Powell amp The Platters Revue Bobby

Hendrickrsquos Drifters E Center Dinner

Show set for February 28 March 1 amp

March 2 2014 Dinner will be served

at 6pm Nevada time Tickets starting

at just $55

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

38 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Apache Gold CasinomdashGlobe AZmdash8002722438

Cabaret Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands every weekend

Pavilion

Selena TributemdashMar 1

BlueWater CasinomdashParker AZmdash8882433360

Dig Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJsmdashDaily at 5pm

BlueWater Showroom

Leonardo da Vinci ExhibitionmdashNow-Apr 22

Kenny RogersmdashMar 22

Casino ArizonamdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom

Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)mdashFeb 7

Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)mdashFeb 21-22

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)mdashFeb 28-Mar 1

The Long Run Experience (The Eagles Tribute)mdashMar 7-8

Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)mdashMar 21-22

LAVation (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 28-29

The Arizona Room

Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country) - Mondays at 8pm

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashTuesdays at 6pm

Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashWednesdays at 6pm

Marley Taylor Band (Cover band)mdashSundays from 9pm to 1am

Casino Del SolmdashTucson AZmdash5208386506

Event Center

George LopezmdashFeb 14-15

Cliff Castle CasinomdashCamp Verde AZmdash8003817568

Dragonfly Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs

Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687

Events

Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm

La Vida Loca (Latin Music)mdashFr at 9pm

A variety of live music every Saturday night on the casino floor

Desert Diamond Casino ImdashTucson AZmdash8663329467

Monsoon Nightclub

Boots amp BeersmdashLive country music every Friday night

Noches CalientemdashSaturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music

Desert Diamond Casino IImdashSahuarita AZmdash8663329467

Sports Bar

Swinging TuesdaysmdashTuesdays 1ndash4pm

Karaoke NightmdashWednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden OldiesmdashThursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJsmdashFridays amp Saturdays

Diamond Center

Oh What A NightmdashFeb 8

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 22 (Rodeo Weekend)

Ron ldquoTater Saladrdquo WhitemdashMar 29

Doobie BrothersmdashApr 4

Gloria TrevimdashMay 3

Fort McDowell CasinomdashFort McDowell AZmdash8008433678

Mega Yard SalemdashFeb 22

Lucky 7 Saloon

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrahs Ak-Chin CasinomdashMaricopa AZmdash4808025000

The Lounge

Bella DonnamdashFeb 7 The HamptonsmdashFeb 8 B PlatinummdashFeb 14

The JJrsquosmdashFeb 15 Da VenturesmdashFeb 17 QuantummdashFeb 21 The

WalkensmdashFeb 22 Kenny CeteramdashFeb 28 Live DJmdashFeb31017amp24

Wild Wednesdays Noon to 4pm SwingtipsmdashFeb 5 Walkens

TriomdashFeb 12 Band Stand Shows 70rsquosmdashFeb 19 Western Fusion

TriomdashFeb 26

Hot Latin Nights 8pm to midnight on Thursdays fea tures Or-

chestra CalientemdashFeb 6 AzTexmdashFeb 20

Ladies Night on Monday nights

Hon-Dah CasinomdashPinetop AZmdash8009298744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom

Munday FundaymdashComedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home

of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once

in a while The east Tennessee native has an impressive track

record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the

country listener hes had six number one hits from his first

three albums from Watching You and These Are My People to

his most recent smashes Take A Back Road and Farmers

Daughter Through it all Rodney has always remained true to him-

self and constantly strives to evolve and find unique ways of

expressing himself through the music he puts out into the

world Though his new crop of songs has some edge and the

vocal energy may be amped up a notch Rodney is still the

same hardworking patriotic rock-solid country boy that fans

have grown to know and love since his debut with 2003s Hon-

esty Treena Parvello Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono Orsquoodham Gaming Enterprise said ldquoWersquore

very proud to once again partner with KIIM FM for a spectac-

ular rodeo weekend show Donrsquot miss Rodney Atkinsrsquo fantas-

tic Country soundrdquo

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

band will bring pop culture classics to life with their

authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

Paradise CasinomdashYuma AZmdash8887774946

Sharkyrsquos Bar amp Bites

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan CasinomdashWinterhaven CAmdash8777832426

Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

Legends In ConcertmdashFeb 19-23

George Thorogood amp The DestroyersmdashMar 1

Twin Arrows Navajo CasinomdashFlagstaff AZmdash8559468946

Featuring a variety of local regional amp headlining acts Call for info

Vee Quiva CasinomdashLaveen AZmdash8009464452

VQ Live

Featuring a variety of cover bands local amp regional acts Call for info

Event Center

JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

Little Joe y La FamiliamdashFeb 15

Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 15

Wild Horse Pass CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

The TemptationsmdashFeb 15-16

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

Vietnamese Lunar New Year ConcertDancemdashFeb 22

Yavapai CasinomdashPrescott AZmdash8007568744

Yavapai Cantina

Karaoke with Cruisinrsquo SusanmdashFr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

VIP players can participate In short Casino

Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

possible Thatrsquos certainly not a bad thing if

yoursquore thinking you want to participate in

after-hours bingo

Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

tained (what I believe to be) its most special

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as friendly as I remember The floor workers

are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

If you are like me and havenrsquot been in a

while trust me when I say yoursquore missing

out L8 Nite Bingo was always a blast but

now I can honestly say itrsquos better than ever

Visit casinoarizonacom for info on Casino

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Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II

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44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

L I X R S L I T H N L U R U

L L H C A E P N D K G A L O

D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

L N V R D U S E E L A H O R

I C O E T N B H S F A C I I

S U P M R S T K C P R V E E

I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4AM Sunday to 4AM Monday

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01 Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy 70 5 mi E of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 619 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02 BlueWater Resort amp Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 523 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03 Buckyrsquos Casino 1500 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 309 Y Y Y

04 Casino Arizona 101 amp McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 919 Y Y Y

05 Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 1085 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298

07 Cliff Castle Casino amp Hotel I-17 Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y

08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

09 Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S Nogales Hwy Tucson 866-332-9467 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

10 Desert Diamond Casino II I-19 Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 685 Y

11 Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy 86 Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 55

12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

24 Yavapai Casino 1505 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 244 Y

azgamingguidecom facebookcomArizonaGamingGuide

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scan our QR codes with your smartphone

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2 1 6

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Page 21: Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - February 2014 - 06:02

TRIBAL NEWS

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 31

The origin of hoop dancing varies according to whatever histor-

ical reference is consulted Some claim the people of Taos Pueb-

lo in New Mexico were the first to perform with dancers passing

through a 24-inch diameter circular willow hoop Others insist

the expressive performances began with the Anishinaabe cul-

ture in which the dancer became a counselor with the hoops

representing circles that return the responsibility of problems

back to their creator

Some indigenous peoples use hoop dancing as a part of healing

ceremonies designed to restore balance and harmony in the

world with holy men regarding the circles as sacred claiming

that visions may be seen within the hoops

The first World Hoop Dance Competition took place at the New

Mexico State Fair in 1991 with the venue moving to Heard Mu-

seum the following year ldquoThe event is a way to get up close and

personal with a truly unique Native American sportrdquo says

Debra Krol (XolonSalinan) ldquoThe rules are simple the dancers

accessible and with more than 70 performers coming from all

over the US and Canada you get to see a lot of different native

culturesrdquo

A few miles further down Interstate 10 and a month later mem-

bers of the Tohono Orsquoodham tribe San Xavier District will pre-

sent their 32nd annual Wak pow wow ldquoItrsquos always the second

weekend in March (this year March 8-9)rdquo says long-time pow

wow committee chairman Philbert Bailey Begun in 1982 as a

small social event to raise funds it has grown in popularity with

both participants and spectators and is now publicized as Tuc-

sonrsquos largest gathering of American Indians ldquoWe share some of

our cultural traditions with those who visit and donrsquot really care

how many people show up as long as they all have a good

timerdquo says Bailey ldquoOur pow wow is well attended by Native

Americans who live by and like to compete as well as non-

natives who want to find out a bit more about who we arerdquo

This yearrsquos event will begin with a Saturday morning audience

presentation of traditional dancing by San Xavier District danc-

ers followed by gourd dancing that leads up to a noon Grand

Entry procession The ever popular crowd pleaser of Tiny Tot

dancers (from those just able to walk to 5 years old) starts the

full day of pageantry that includes intertribal dances couples

exhibition teen elder and womenrsquos dancing ldquoWe looked at a

lot of other pow wows in the West to see how they were being

conducted and then we incorporated what we thought were the

best ideas into our own gathering which now offers a combina-

tion of pageantry fun and lots of dance competitionrdquo Bailey

says

Adding some uniqueness to this particular pow wow a Waila

band will kick off the second day of performances Competition

offers cash prizes for the top three performers in each category

with prize amounts being determined by gate revenue ldquoSome

dancers travel the pow wow circuit and compete as their way of

earning a livingrdquo Bailey says Other events on Day Two involve

two-step team and hoop dancing

A variety of food booths are located between the parking lot

and the pow wow grounds at Mission San Xavier Del Bac

[White Dove of the Desert] and the sights and smells of mes-

quite fires cooking Indian tacos red and green chili burros and

several versions of fry bread are hard to pass by

ldquoNobody needs to go away hungryrdquo Bailey says ldquoIn addition

to things to eat Indian vendors will be selling jewelry bead-

work drums kachina dolls painted art T-shirts --- all authentic

hand-made Indian crafts not stuff made in Chinardquo One of the

most popular attractions for kids is the chance to get their faces

painted

Once the dancing dust has settled Bailey and his committee

members will take a break until the fall when theyrsquoll start plan-

ning for an even bigger 2015 event --- always on the second

weekend in March

More information on the February 8-9 Phoenix hoop dancing

can be found online at heardorghoop Additional details on the

March 8-9 Tucson Wak pow wow can be found on their website

at waknetorg $

Heard Museum located at 2301 N Central Avenue Phoenix

Baskets and other Indian crafts for sale at the Wak pow wow

32 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO GOLF

Apache Stronghold

he Apache Stronghold Golf Club located at Apache Gold Casi-

no Resort near Globe Arizona is an 18-hole par 72 high desert

golf course with a USGA rating of 746 and a USGA slope of

145 Opened in 1999 the 7519 yard-long course was designed by Tom

Doak and challenges golfers with natural features including desert

washes rolling topography and natural rugged bunkers The moun-

tain and desert vistas are panoramic and unspoiled At 3200 feet in

elevation the golfing experience is cooler than nearby Phoenix and

Tucson during the summer months and mild during the winter season

With five sets of tees to choose from this memorable course accommo-

dates serious to casual golfers The property also includes a driving

range and clubhouse

T

Superb Golf in the High Desert

CASINO GOLF

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 33

Apache Gold Casino Resort is currently offering a Golf amp

Game Package that lets you bring a non-golfer along for the

fun The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold

Best Western one round of golf at Apache Stronghold Golf

Club including a cart and range balls plus $10 promotional

credits for two for slot play at Apache Gold Casino In ad-

dition guests will receive two breakfast lunch and dinner

vouchers at Apache Grill and two drink coupons Weekday

rates start at $140 and weekends (and holidays) start at

$160

A second package available is their Golferrsquos Stay amp Play

Package where players can tee up at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club and then hit the jackpot at Apache Gold Casino

The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold Best

Western one round of golf per golfer at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club including cart and range balls $10 promotional

credits for slot play at Apache Gold Casino Each golfer

receives breakfast lunch and dinner vouchers at Apache

Grill and a drink coupon

Single occupancy weekday rates start at $110 with week-

ends and holidays at $130 Double occupancy weekday

rates are $176 and $196 on weekends and holidays Call

800APACHE8 or visit apache-gold-casinocom for more

information $

The Fourteenth Green At Apache Stronghold

The View From The Fifteenth Tee At Apache Stronghold

34 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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1250+ slots no smoking slot area

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keno racesports book KidsQuest

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8774600777

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8002273849

riversideresortcom

1300+ slots no smoking slot area

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8006343469

pioneerlaughlincom

490 slots blackjack table games

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Harrahrsquos Laughlin

8004478700

harrahslaughlincom

900+ slots no smoking slot area

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Golden Nugget Laughlin

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1000+ slots blackjack table games

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Edgewater Hotel Casino

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750+ slots no smoking slot area

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We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information To inform us of

updates please email editorazgamingguidecom The Nevada Gaming Control Board

publishes statistics on casino gaming activity in Nevada according to their statersquos gaming

regulations The most current data for Laughlin at press time is from three months prior

A negative hold percentage indicates that game overpaid during the stated month

Tropicana Laughlin

8002436846

tropicanaxcom

1000+ slots blackjack table games

craps roulette and a sports book

Stop in for lunch at Carnegiersquos or

the Poolside Cafeacute and enjoy the food

River Palms Resort Casino

8777877256

river-palmscom

550+ slots bingo blackjack table

games craps roulette sports book

Donrsquot miss the view of the river from

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Slots Hold Tables Hold

Loose Megabucks 097 Blackjack 21 1597

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Other Hold Win Amount Dollars

Loose Sports Pools 458 Slots 287 mil

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Tight Live Keno 2578 Other 04 mil

Laughlinrsquos Gaming Statistics November 2013

36 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

LAUGHLIN NEVADA News

herersquos a lot going on at Harrahs Laughlin with definitely

something for everyone Dirk Arthur continues his suc-

cessful run at Harrahrsquos with his Wild Magic show February 4

through March 9 in the Fiesta Showroom Shows are every night

except Mondays Defending the Caveman returns to the Fiesta

Showroom March 29 through April 20 This is one comedy

show you donrsquot want to miss On April 26 yoursquoll want to catch

Los Lobos amp Los Lonely Boys With tickets starting at $24 yoursquoll

be sure to have an evening of great entertainment from two

great performers for one low price On June 14 funny man Jeff

Dunham arrives with his

Disorderly Conduct Tour for

a night of laughs

Harrahrsquos Laughlin is also

hosting a big $20000 Poker

Tournament that is open to

the public the weekend of

March 14-16 The winner

receives a $10000 WSOP

seat or $8000 in cash The

entry fee is $200 and room

rates start at only $59 per night with the buy-in

Every Sunday in March through April 20 Harrahrsquos Laughlin

presents Wheel of Fortune Super Spin Sundays Players have a

one in five chance of winning a prize including free slot play

reward credits dining credits or a gift

Did you know that Harrahs Laughlin is

home to plenty of Top Sizzling Slots Not

only did they recently install over 400

new games but they are also paying out

over $9 million every month So the next

time you visit if you are a fan of video

poker make sure to play the IGT Multi-

Denomination Triple PlayFive PlayTen

Play machines in the High Limit room or the

Video Poker Area If you prefer the slots

some of the hottest games on their floor

are Aristocratrsquos Buffalo Stampede near

the South Tower Aristocratrsquos Wonder 4

near the Beach Cafeacute and Ballyrsquos Quick

Hits also near the South Tower $

Harrahrsquos Laughlin Presents Entertainment Promotions amp Top Sizzling Slots

T

News LAUGHLIN NEVADA

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 37

ountry music icon and legend Willie Nelson returns to the

E Center Saturday March 29 for another extraordinary

concert Nelson is the creative genius behind historic recordings

like Crazy Hello Walls Red Headed Stranger and Stardust His

career has spanned six decades with a catalog of over 200 al-

bums Hes also earned every conceivable award and honor

bestowed upon a person in his profession In the last five years

alone he delivered ten new releases two of which received

Grammy nominations and a career-spanning box set He re-

leased his first novel and again headlined Farm Aid an event he

co-founded in 1985 all the while continuing to lobby against

horse slaughter and producing his own blend of biodiesel fuel

Nelson tours tirelessly climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III

(he rode his first two buses into the ground) taking his music

and fans on a seemingly endless journey to places that were

well worth the ride The concert starts at 730pm with tickets

starting at $45

C

WILLIE NELSON

amp FAMILY All American Country In The E Center

The Original Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters

The Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall

of Fame in 1987 with a string of big hits such as Charlie Brown Searchin

Youngblood Yakety Yak Little Egypt and many more Charlie Duncan joined Cornell

and became one of the Coasters Duncan carried on the tradition of vocal excel-

lence stage presence choreography and humor he shared with Gunter

The Legendary Monroe Powell amp The Platters Revue

The Platters were one of the top vocal groups of the 50s delivering smooth

stylized renditions of pop standards Their string of hits began in 1955 with Only

You and included four singles that reached 1 The Great Pretender My Prayer Twi-

light Time and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Monroe Powell is the best known lead singer

for the Platters for over 40 years

Bobby Hendrickrsquos Drifters

One of the great American doo-wop and RampBsoul vocal groups the Driftersrsquo

hits include There Goes My Baby Dance With Me This Magic Moment Save The

Last Dance For Me Some Kind Of Wonderful On Broadway Under The Boardwalk

Bobby Hendricks is the oldest surviving lead vocalist of the Drifters

Tickets are on sale at wwwedgewater-casinocom and at Edgewater Casino

Services $

Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters Monroe

Powell amp The Platters Revue Bobby

Hendrickrsquos Drifters E Center Dinner

Show set for February 28 March 1 amp

March 2 2014 Dinner will be served

at 6pm Nevada time Tickets starting

at just $55

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

38 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Apache Gold CasinomdashGlobe AZmdash8002722438

Cabaret Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands every weekend

Pavilion

Selena TributemdashMar 1

BlueWater CasinomdashParker AZmdash8882433360

Dig Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJsmdashDaily at 5pm

BlueWater Showroom

Leonardo da Vinci ExhibitionmdashNow-Apr 22

Kenny RogersmdashMar 22

Casino ArizonamdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom

Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)mdashFeb 7

Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)mdashFeb 21-22

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)mdashFeb 28-Mar 1

The Long Run Experience (The Eagles Tribute)mdashMar 7-8

Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)mdashMar 21-22

LAVation (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 28-29

The Arizona Room

Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country) - Mondays at 8pm

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashTuesdays at 6pm

Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashWednesdays at 6pm

Marley Taylor Band (Cover band)mdashSundays from 9pm to 1am

Casino Del SolmdashTucson AZmdash5208386506

Event Center

George LopezmdashFeb 14-15

Cliff Castle CasinomdashCamp Verde AZmdash8003817568

Dragonfly Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs

Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687

Events

Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm

La Vida Loca (Latin Music)mdashFr at 9pm

A variety of live music every Saturday night on the casino floor

Desert Diamond Casino ImdashTucson AZmdash8663329467

Monsoon Nightclub

Boots amp BeersmdashLive country music every Friday night

Noches CalientemdashSaturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music

Desert Diamond Casino IImdashSahuarita AZmdash8663329467

Sports Bar

Swinging TuesdaysmdashTuesdays 1ndash4pm

Karaoke NightmdashWednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden OldiesmdashThursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJsmdashFridays amp Saturdays

Diamond Center

Oh What A NightmdashFeb 8

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 22 (Rodeo Weekend)

Ron ldquoTater Saladrdquo WhitemdashMar 29

Doobie BrothersmdashApr 4

Gloria TrevimdashMay 3

Fort McDowell CasinomdashFort McDowell AZmdash8008433678

Mega Yard SalemdashFeb 22

Lucky 7 Saloon

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrahs Ak-Chin CasinomdashMaricopa AZmdash4808025000

The Lounge

Bella DonnamdashFeb 7 The HamptonsmdashFeb 8 B PlatinummdashFeb 14

The JJrsquosmdashFeb 15 Da VenturesmdashFeb 17 QuantummdashFeb 21 The

WalkensmdashFeb 22 Kenny CeteramdashFeb 28 Live DJmdashFeb31017amp24

Wild Wednesdays Noon to 4pm SwingtipsmdashFeb 5 Walkens

TriomdashFeb 12 Band Stand Shows 70rsquosmdashFeb 19 Western Fusion

TriomdashFeb 26

Hot Latin Nights 8pm to midnight on Thursdays fea tures Or-

chestra CalientemdashFeb 6 AzTexmdashFeb 20

Ladies Night on Monday nights

Hon-Dah CasinomdashPinetop AZmdash8009298744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom

Munday FundaymdashComedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home

of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once

in a while The east Tennessee native has an impressive track

record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the

country listener hes had six number one hits from his first

three albums from Watching You and These Are My People to

his most recent smashes Take A Back Road and Farmers

Daughter Through it all Rodney has always remained true to him-

self and constantly strives to evolve and find unique ways of

expressing himself through the music he puts out into the

world Though his new crop of songs has some edge and the

vocal energy may be amped up a notch Rodney is still the

same hardworking patriotic rock-solid country boy that fans

have grown to know and love since his debut with 2003s Hon-

esty Treena Parvello Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono Orsquoodham Gaming Enterprise said ldquoWersquore

very proud to once again partner with KIIM FM for a spectac-

ular rodeo weekend show Donrsquot miss Rodney Atkinsrsquo fantas-

tic Country soundrdquo

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

band will bring pop culture classics to life with their

authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

Paradise CasinomdashYuma AZmdash8887774946

Sharkyrsquos Bar amp Bites

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan CasinomdashWinterhaven CAmdash8777832426

Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

Legends In ConcertmdashFeb 19-23

George Thorogood amp The DestroyersmdashMar 1

Twin Arrows Navajo CasinomdashFlagstaff AZmdash8559468946

Featuring a variety of local regional amp headlining acts Call for info

Vee Quiva CasinomdashLaveen AZmdash8009464452

VQ Live

Featuring a variety of cover bands local amp regional acts Call for info

Event Center

JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

Little Joe y La FamiliamdashFeb 15

Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 15

Wild Horse Pass CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

The TemptationsmdashFeb 15-16

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

Vietnamese Lunar New Year ConcertDancemdashFeb 22

Yavapai CasinomdashPrescott AZmdash8007568744

Yavapai Cantina

Karaoke with Cruisinrsquo SusanmdashFr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

VIP players can participate In short Casino

Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

possible Thatrsquos certainly not a bad thing if

yoursquore thinking you want to participate in

after-hours bingo

Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

tained (what I believe to be) its most special

elementmdashits atmosphere The callers are just

as friendly as I remember The floor workers

are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

If you are like me and havenrsquot been in a

while trust me when I say yoursquore missing

out L8 Nite Bingo was always a blast but

now I can honestly say itrsquos better than ever

Visit casinoarizonacom for info on Casino

Arizonarsquos Bingo or call 4808507777 $

Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II

bullMusic DirectorOn-Air Host (3-7pm) for

KNRJ-FM 1011 The Beat

bullResident DJVJ for KTVK-3TV Friday 10am

bullHost of REDY Set Radio

bullOfficial Bum Squad DJ

bullDJ Vatican Member

bullFor more information on Ramses Ja visit his

website at ramsesjacom

L8 Nite Bingo Casino Arizona with host Corina

Corina DJing at KOOL 945 FM

Corina Hosting at L8 Nite Bingo

Corina amp DJ Kenji at Casino Arizonarsquos

L8 Nite Bingo Theme Nights

HOT DEALS Giveaways

42 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

3 Great Ways To Win

The packages are valid for any of the Renaissance Festivalrsquos

dates February 8-9 15-17 22-23 March 1-2 8-9 15-16 22-23

and 29-30 Itrsquos our way of saying ldquothank yourdquo for being the best

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By joining our community on Facebook yoursquoll be the first to

learn about new game installs casino events giveaways and

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Ask The Experts Magazine Giveaway

January 1 through December 31 2014

Monthly Drawings

Do you have a question for our staff of casino gaming industry

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(Complete rules for both giveaways available at azgamingguidecom)

o date we have given away well over $10000 in prizes

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Monthly Drawings

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Congratulations to our past winners of the lsquoBreak Away From

The Big Cityrsquo Giveaway

Sava S (Mesa) Kimberly D (Chino Valley) Sara H (Gilbert)

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and Mary Z (Safford)

Renaissance Tickets Facebook Giveaway

February 1 through February 28

Weekly Drawings

We are giving away 20 sets of four Renaissance Festival adult

admissions and a VIP parking pass every week (valued at $100)

T

44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

L I X R S L I T H N L U R U

L L H C A E P N D K G A L O

D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

L N V R D U S E E L A H O R

I C O E T N B H S F A C I I

S U P M R S T K C P R V E E

I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4AM Sunday to 4AM Monday

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01 Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy 70 5 mi E of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 619 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02 BlueWater Resort amp Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 523 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03 Buckyrsquos Casino 1500 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 309 Y Y Y

04 Casino Arizona 101 amp McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 919 Y Y Y

05 Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 1085 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298

07 Cliff Castle Casino amp Hotel I-17 Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y

08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

09 Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S Nogales Hwy Tucson 866-332-9467 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

10 Desert Diamond Casino II I-19 Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 685 Y

11 Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy 86 Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 55

12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

24 Yavapai Casino 1505 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 244 Y

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32 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO GOLF

Apache Stronghold

he Apache Stronghold Golf Club located at Apache Gold Casi-

no Resort near Globe Arizona is an 18-hole par 72 high desert

golf course with a USGA rating of 746 and a USGA slope of

145 Opened in 1999 the 7519 yard-long course was designed by Tom

Doak and challenges golfers with natural features including desert

washes rolling topography and natural rugged bunkers The moun-

tain and desert vistas are panoramic and unspoiled At 3200 feet in

elevation the golfing experience is cooler than nearby Phoenix and

Tucson during the summer months and mild during the winter season

With five sets of tees to choose from this memorable course accommo-

dates serious to casual golfers The property also includes a driving

range and clubhouse

T

Superb Golf in the High Desert

CASINO GOLF

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 33

Apache Gold Casino Resort is currently offering a Golf amp

Game Package that lets you bring a non-golfer along for the

fun The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold

Best Western one round of golf at Apache Stronghold Golf

Club including a cart and range balls plus $10 promotional

credits for two for slot play at Apache Gold Casino In ad-

dition guests will receive two breakfast lunch and dinner

vouchers at Apache Grill and two drink coupons Weekday

rates start at $140 and weekends (and holidays) start at

$160

A second package available is their Golferrsquos Stay amp Play

Package where players can tee up at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club and then hit the jackpot at Apache Gold Casino

The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold Best

Western one round of golf per golfer at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club including cart and range balls $10 promotional

credits for slot play at Apache Gold Casino Each golfer

receives breakfast lunch and dinner vouchers at Apache

Grill and a drink coupon

Single occupancy weekday rates start at $110 with week-

ends and holidays at $130 Double occupancy weekday

rates are $176 and $196 on weekends and holidays Call

800APACHE8 or visit apache-gold-casinocom for more

information $

The Fourteenth Green At Apache Stronghold

The View From The Fifteenth Tee At Apache Stronghold

34 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

LAUGHLIN NEVADA Directory amp Gaming Statistics

Aquarius Casino Resort

800662LUCK

aquariuscasinoresortcom

1250+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area blackjack table

games roulette craps keno race

sports book

Avi Resort amp Casino

(Fort Mojave Tribe)

8004300721

avicasinocom

1000+ slots bingo blackjack table

games craps roulette poker room

keno racesports book KidsQuest

Colorado Belle Hotel Casino

8774600777

coloradobellecom

750+ slots blackjack table games

craps roulette poker room keno

racesports book Build your own

amazing burger at Pintrsquos Brewery

Riverside Resort Hotel amp Casino

8002273849

riversideresortcom

1300+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area bingo black-

jack table games craps roulette

poker room keno racesports book

Pioneer Hotel amp Gambling Hall

8006343469

pioneerlaughlincom

490 slots blackjack table games

craps roulette sports book Make

sure to check out the video poker amp

reel slots

Harrahrsquos Laughlin

8004478700

harrahslaughlincom

900+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area blackjack table

games craps roulette poker room

live keno racesports book

Golden Nugget Laughlin

8002371739

goldennuggetcomlaughlin

1000+ slots blackjack table games

craps roulette poker room sports

book Sign up for the playerrsquos club

and spin for free play

Edgewater Hotel Casino

8006774837

edgewater-casinocom

750+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area blackjack table

games roulette craps racesports

book Great all-around casino

We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information To inform us of

updates please email editorazgamingguidecom The Nevada Gaming Control Board

publishes statistics on casino gaming activity in Nevada according to their statersquos gaming

regulations The most current data for Laughlin at press time is from three months prior

A negative hold percentage indicates that game overpaid during the stated month

Tropicana Laughlin

8002436846

tropicanaxcom

1000+ slots blackjack table games

craps roulette and a sports book

Stop in for lunch at Carnegiersquos or

the Poolside Cafeacute and enjoy the food

River Palms Resort Casino

8777877256

river-palmscom

550+ slots bingo blackjack table

games craps roulette sports book

Donrsquot miss the view of the river from

Dennyrsquos

Slots Hold Tables Hold

Loose Megabucks 097 Blackjack 21 1597

$1 373 Craps 1819

25cent 441 Roulette 2123

Multi-Denom 523 Other Table Games 2509

$5 566 Let It Ride 2650

5cent 582 Pai Gow Poker 2854

1cent 993 Three Card Poker 3323

Tight $25 1101

Other Hold Win Amount Dollars

Loose Sports Pools 458 Slots 287 mil

Race Books 1714 Tables 35 mil

Tight Live Keno 2578 Other 04 mil

Laughlinrsquos Gaming Statistics November 2013

36 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

LAUGHLIN NEVADA News

herersquos a lot going on at Harrahs Laughlin with definitely

something for everyone Dirk Arthur continues his suc-

cessful run at Harrahrsquos with his Wild Magic show February 4

through March 9 in the Fiesta Showroom Shows are every night

except Mondays Defending the Caveman returns to the Fiesta

Showroom March 29 through April 20 This is one comedy

show you donrsquot want to miss On April 26 yoursquoll want to catch

Los Lobos amp Los Lonely Boys With tickets starting at $24 yoursquoll

be sure to have an evening of great entertainment from two

great performers for one low price On June 14 funny man Jeff

Dunham arrives with his

Disorderly Conduct Tour for

a night of laughs

Harrahrsquos Laughlin is also

hosting a big $20000 Poker

Tournament that is open to

the public the weekend of

March 14-16 The winner

receives a $10000 WSOP

seat or $8000 in cash The

entry fee is $200 and room

rates start at only $59 per night with the buy-in

Every Sunday in March through April 20 Harrahrsquos Laughlin

presents Wheel of Fortune Super Spin Sundays Players have a

one in five chance of winning a prize including free slot play

reward credits dining credits or a gift

Did you know that Harrahs Laughlin is

home to plenty of Top Sizzling Slots Not

only did they recently install over 400

new games but they are also paying out

over $9 million every month So the next

time you visit if you are a fan of video

poker make sure to play the IGT Multi-

Denomination Triple PlayFive PlayTen

Play machines in the High Limit room or the

Video Poker Area If you prefer the slots

some of the hottest games on their floor

are Aristocratrsquos Buffalo Stampede near

the South Tower Aristocratrsquos Wonder 4

near the Beach Cafeacute and Ballyrsquos Quick

Hits also near the South Tower $

Harrahrsquos Laughlin Presents Entertainment Promotions amp Top Sizzling Slots

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News LAUGHLIN NEVADA

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 37

ountry music icon and legend Willie Nelson returns to the

E Center Saturday March 29 for another extraordinary

concert Nelson is the creative genius behind historic recordings

like Crazy Hello Walls Red Headed Stranger and Stardust His

career has spanned six decades with a catalog of over 200 al-

bums Hes also earned every conceivable award and honor

bestowed upon a person in his profession In the last five years

alone he delivered ten new releases two of which received

Grammy nominations and a career-spanning box set He re-

leased his first novel and again headlined Farm Aid an event he

co-founded in 1985 all the while continuing to lobby against

horse slaughter and producing his own blend of biodiesel fuel

Nelson tours tirelessly climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III

(he rode his first two buses into the ground) taking his music

and fans on a seemingly endless journey to places that were

well worth the ride The concert starts at 730pm with tickets

starting at $45

C

WILLIE NELSON

amp FAMILY All American Country In The E Center

The Original Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters

The Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall

of Fame in 1987 with a string of big hits such as Charlie Brown Searchin

Youngblood Yakety Yak Little Egypt and many more Charlie Duncan joined Cornell

and became one of the Coasters Duncan carried on the tradition of vocal excel-

lence stage presence choreography and humor he shared with Gunter

The Legendary Monroe Powell amp The Platters Revue

The Platters were one of the top vocal groups of the 50s delivering smooth

stylized renditions of pop standards Their string of hits began in 1955 with Only

You and included four singles that reached 1 The Great Pretender My Prayer Twi-

light Time and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Monroe Powell is the best known lead singer

for the Platters for over 40 years

Bobby Hendrickrsquos Drifters

One of the great American doo-wop and RampBsoul vocal groups the Driftersrsquo

hits include There Goes My Baby Dance With Me This Magic Moment Save The

Last Dance For Me Some Kind Of Wonderful On Broadway Under The Boardwalk

Bobby Hendricks is the oldest surviving lead vocalist of the Drifters

Tickets are on sale at wwwedgewater-casinocom and at Edgewater Casino

Services $

Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters Monroe

Powell amp The Platters Revue Bobby

Hendrickrsquos Drifters E Center Dinner

Show set for February 28 March 1 amp

March 2 2014 Dinner will be served

at 6pm Nevada time Tickets starting

at just $55

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

38 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Apache Gold CasinomdashGlobe AZmdash8002722438

Cabaret Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands every weekend

Pavilion

Selena TributemdashMar 1

BlueWater CasinomdashParker AZmdash8882433360

Dig Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJsmdashDaily at 5pm

BlueWater Showroom

Leonardo da Vinci ExhibitionmdashNow-Apr 22

Kenny RogersmdashMar 22

Casino ArizonamdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom

Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)mdashFeb 7

Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)mdashFeb 21-22

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)mdashFeb 28-Mar 1

The Long Run Experience (The Eagles Tribute)mdashMar 7-8

Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)mdashMar 21-22

LAVation (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 28-29

The Arizona Room

Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country) - Mondays at 8pm

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashTuesdays at 6pm

Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashWednesdays at 6pm

Marley Taylor Band (Cover band)mdashSundays from 9pm to 1am

Casino Del SolmdashTucson AZmdash5208386506

Event Center

George LopezmdashFeb 14-15

Cliff Castle CasinomdashCamp Verde AZmdash8003817568

Dragonfly Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs

Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687

Events

Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm

La Vida Loca (Latin Music)mdashFr at 9pm

A variety of live music every Saturday night on the casino floor

Desert Diamond Casino ImdashTucson AZmdash8663329467

Monsoon Nightclub

Boots amp BeersmdashLive country music every Friday night

Noches CalientemdashSaturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music

Desert Diamond Casino IImdashSahuarita AZmdash8663329467

Sports Bar

Swinging TuesdaysmdashTuesdays 1ndash4pm

Karaoke NightmdashWednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden OldiesmdashThursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJsmdashFridays amp Saturdays

Diamond Center

Oh What A NightmdashFeb 8

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 22 (Rodeo Weekend)

Ron ldquoTater Saladrdquo WhitemdashMar 29

Doobie BrothersmdashApr 4

Gloria TrevimdashMay 3

Fort McDowell CasinomdashFort McDowell AZmdash8008433678

Mega Yard SalemdashFeb 22

Lucky 7 Saloon

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrahs Ak-Chin CasinomdashMaricopa AZmdash4808025000

The Lounge

Bella DonnamdashFeb 7 The HamptonsmdashFeb 8 B PlatinummdashFeb 14

The JJrsquosmdashFeb 15 Da VenturesmdashFeb 17 QuantummdashFeb 21 The

WalkensmdashFeb 22 Kenny CeteramdashFeb 28 Live DJmdashFeb31017amp24

Wild Wednesdays Noon to 4pm SwingtipsmdashFeb 5 Walkens

TriomdashFeb 12 Band Stand Shows 70rsquosmdashFeb 19 Western Fusion

TriomdashFeb 26

Hot Latin Nights 8pm to midnight on Thursdays fea tures Or-

chestra CalientemdashFeb 6 AzTexmdashFeb 20

Ladies Night on Monday nights

Hon-Dah CasinomdashPinetop AZmdash8009298744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom

Munday FundaymdashComedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home

of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once

in a while The east Tennessee native has an impressive track

record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the

country listener hes had six number one hits from his first

three albums from Watching You and These Are My People to

his most recent smashes Take A Back Road and Farmers

Daughter Through it all Rodney has always remained true to him-

self and constantly strives to evolve and find unique ways of

expressing himself through the music he puts out into the

world Though his new crop of songs has some edge and the

vocal energy may be amped up a notch Rodney is still the

same hardworking patriotic rock-solid country boy that fans

have grown to know and love since his debut with 2003s Hon-

esty Treena Parvello Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono Orsquoodham Gaming Enterprise said ldquoWersquore

very proud to once again partner with KIIM FM for a spectac-

ular rodeo weekend show Donrsquot miss Rodney Atkinsrsquo fantas-

tic Country soundrdquo

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

band will bring pop culture classics to life with their

authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

Paradise CasinomdashYuma AZmdash8887774946

Sharkyrsquos Bar amp Bites

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan CasinomdashWinterhaven CAmdash8777832426

Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

Legends In ConcertmdashFeb 19-23

George Thorogood amp The DestroyersmdashMar 1

Twin Arrows Navajo CasinomdashFlagstaff AZmdash8559468946

Featuring a variety of local regional amp headlining acts Call for info

Vee Quiva CasinomdashLaveen AZmdash8009464452

VQ Live

Featuring a variety of cover bands local amp regional acts Call for info

Event Center

JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

Little Joe y La FamiliamdashFeb 15

Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 15

Wild Horse Pass CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

The TemptationsmdashFeb 15-16

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

Vietnamese Lunar New Year ConcertDancemdashFeb 22

Yavapai CasinomdashPrescott AZmdash8007568744

Yavapai Cantina

Karaoke with Cruisinrsquo SusanmdashFr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

VIP players can participate In short Casino

Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

possible Thatrsquos certainly not a bad thing if

yoursquore thinking you want to participate in

after-hours bingo

Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

tained (what I believe to be) its most special

elementmdashits atmosphere The callers are just

as friendly as I remember The floor workers

are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

If you are like me and havenrsquot been in a

while trust me when I say yoursquore missing

out L8 Nite Bingo was always a blast but

now I can honestly say itrsquos better than ever

Visit casinoarizonacom for info on Casino

Arizonarsquos Bingo or call 4808507777 $

Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II

bullMusic DirectorOn-Air Host (3-7pm) for

KNRJ-FM 1011 The Beat

bullResident DJVJ for KTVK-3TV Friday 10am

bullHost of REDY Set Radio

bullOfficial Bum Squad DJ

bullDJ Vatican Member

bullFor more information on Ramses Ja visit his

website at ramsesjacom

L8 Nite Bingo Casino Arizona with host Corina

Corina DJing at KOOL 945 FM

Corina Hosting at L8 Nite Bingo

Corina amp DJ Kenji at Casino Arizonarsquos

L8 Nite Bingo Theme Nights

HOT DEALS Giveaways

42 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

3 Great Ways To Win

The packages are valid for any of the Renaissance Festivalrsquos

dates February 8-9 15-17 22-23 March 1-2 8-9 15-16 22-23

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Ask The Experts Magazine Giveaway

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o date we have given away well over $10000 in prizes

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44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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all of the digits 1 - 9 None of the digits may appear more than

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(Solution on page 50)

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SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

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02 BlueWater Resort amp Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 523 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03 Buckyrsquos Casino 1500 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 309 Y Y Y

04 Casino Arizona 101 amp McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 919 Y Y Y

05 Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 1085 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298

07 Cliff Castle Casino amp Hotel I-17 Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y

08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

09 Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S Nogales Hwy Tucson 866-332-9467 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

10 Desert Diamond Casino II I-19 Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 685 Y

11 Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy 86 Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 55

12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

24 Yavapai Casino 1505 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 244 Y

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CASINO GOLF

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 33

Apache Gold Casino Resort is currently offering a Golf amp

Game Package that lets you bring a non-golfer along for the

fun The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold

Best Western one round of golf at Apache Stronghold Golf

Club including a cart and range balls plus $10 promotional

credits for two for slot play at Apache Gold Casino In ad-

dition guests will receive two breakfast lunch and dinner

vouchers at Apache Grill and two drink coupons Weekday

rates start at $140 and weekends (and holidays) start at

$160

A second package available is their Golferrsquos Stay amp Play

Package where players can tee up at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club and then hit the jackpot at Apache Gold Casino

The package includes a one night stay at Apache Gold Best

Western one round of golf per golfer at Apache Stronghold

Golf Club including cart and range balls $10 promotional

credits for slot play at Apache Gold Casino Each golfer

receives breakfast lunch and dinner vouchers at Apache

Grill and a drink coupon

Single occupancy weekday rates start at $110 with week-

ends and holidays at $130 Double occupancy weekday

rates are $176 and $196 on weekends and holidays Call

800APACHE8 or visit apache-gold-casinocom for more

information $

The Fourteenth Green At Apache Stronghold

The View From The Fifteenth Tee At Apache Stronghold

34 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

LAUGHLIN NEVADA Directory amp Gaming Statistics

Aquarius Casino Resort

800662LUCK

aquariuscasinoresortcom

1250+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area blackjack table

games roulette craps keno race

sports book

Avi Resort amp Casino

(Fort Mojave Tribe)

8004300721

avicasinocom

1000+ slots bingo blackjack table

games craps roulette poker room

keno racesports book KidsQuest

Colorado Belle Hotel Casino

8774600777

coloradobellecom

750+ slots blackjack table games

craps roulette poker room keno

racesports book Build your own

amazing burger at Pintrsquos Brewery

Riverside Resort Hotel amp Casino

8002273849

riversideresortcom

1300+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area bingo black-

jack table games craps roulette

poker room keno racesports book

Pioneer Hotel amp Gambling Hall

8006343469

pioneerlaughlincom

490 slots blackjack table games

craps roulette sports book Make

sure to check out the video poker amp

reel slots

Harrahrsquos Laughlin

8004478700

harrahslaughlincom

900+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area blackjack table

games craps roulette poker room

live keno racesports book

Golden Nugget Laughlin

8002371739

goldennuggetcomlaughlin

1000+ slots blackjack table games

craps roulette poker room sports

book Sign up for the playerrsquos club

and spin for free play

Edgewater Hotel Casino

8006774837

edgewater-casinocom

750+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area blackjack table

games roulette craps racesports

book Great all-around casino

We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information To inform us of

updates please email editorazgamingguidecom The Nevada Gaming Control Board

publishes statistics on casino gaming activity in Nevada according to their statersquos gaming

regulations The most current data for Laughlin at press time is from three months prior

A negative hold percentage indicates that game overpaid during the stated month

Tropicana Laughlin

8002436846

tropicanaxcom

1000+ slots blackjack table games

craps roulette and a sports book

Stop in for lunch at Carnegiersquos or

the Poolside Cafeacute and enjoy the food

River Palms Resort Casino

8777877256

river-palmscom

550+ slots bingo blackjack table

games craps roulette sports book

Donrsquot miss the view of the river from

Dennyrsquos

Slots Hold Tables Hold

Loose Megabucks 097 Blackjack 21 1597

$1 373 Craps 1819

25cent 441 Roulette 2123

Multi-Denom 523 Other Table Games 2509

$5 566 Let It Ride 2650

5cent 582 Pai Gow Poker 2854

1cent 993 Three Card Poker 3323

Tight $25 1101

Other Hold Win Amount Dollars

Loose Sports Pools 458 Slots 287 mil

Race Books 1714 Tables 35 mil

Tight Live Keno 2578 Other 04 mil

Laughlinrsquos Gaming Statistics November 2013

36 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

LAUGHLIN NEVADA News

herersquos a lot going on at Harrahs Laughlin with definitely

something for everyone Dirk Arthur continues his suc-

cessful run at Harrahrsquos with his Wild Magic show February 4

through March 9 in the Fiesta Showroom Shows are every night

except Mondays Defending the Caveman returns to the Fiesta

Showroom March 29 through April 20 This is one comedy

show you donrsquot want to miss On April 26 yoursquoll want to catch

Los Lobos amp Los Lonely Boys With tickets starting at $24 yoursquoll

be sure to have an evening of great entertainment from two

great performers for one low price On June 14 funny man Jeff

Dunham arrives with his

Disorderly Conduct Tour for

a night of laughs

Harrahrsquos Laughlin is also

hosting a big $20000 Poker

Tournament that is open to

the public the weekend of

March 14-16 The winner

receives a $10000 WSOP

seat or $8000 in cash The

entry fee is $200 and room

rates start at only $59 per night with the buy-in

Every Sunday in March through April 20 Harrahrsquos Laughlin

presents Wheel of Fortune Super Spin Sundays Players have a

one in five chance of winning a prize including free slot play

reward credits dining credits or a gift

Did you know that Harrahs Laughlin is

home to plenty of Top Sizzling Slots Not

only did they recently install over 400

new games but they are also paying out

over $9 million every month So the next

time you visit if you are a fan of video

poker make sure to play the IGT Multi-

Denomination Triple PlayFive PlayTen

Play machines in the High Limit room or the

Video Poker Area If you prefer the slots

some of the hottest games on their floor

are Aristocratrsquos Buffalo Stampede near

the South Tower Aristocratrsquos Wonder 4

near the Beach Cafeacute and Ballyrsquos Quick

Hits also near the South Tower $

Harrahrsquos Laughlin Presents Entertainment Promotions amp Top Sizzling Slots

T

News LAUGHLIN NEVADA

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 37

ountry music icon and legend Willie Nelson returns to the

E Center Saturday March 29 for another extraordinary

concert Nelson is the creative genius behind historic recordings

like Crazy Hello Walls Red Headed Stranger and Stardust His

career has spanned six decades with a catalog of over 200 al-

bums Hes also earned every conceivable award and honor

bestowed upon a person in his profession In the last five years

alone he delivered ten new releases two of which received

Grammy nominations and a career-spanning box set He re-

leased his first novel and again headlined Farm Aid an event he

co-founded in 1985 all the while continuing to lobby against

horse slaughter and producing his own blend of biodiesel fuel

Nelson tours tirelessly climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III

(he rode his first two buses into the ground) taking his music

and fans on a seemingly endless journey to places that were

well worth the ride The concert starts at 730pm with tickets

starting at $45

C

WILLIE NELSON

amp FAMILY All American Country In The E Center

The Original Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters

The Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall

of Fame in 1987 with a string of big hits such as Charlie Brown Searchin

Youngblood Yakety Yak Little Egypt and many more Charlie Duncan joined Cornell

and became one of the Coasters Duncan carried on the tradition of vocal excel-

lence stage presence choreography and humor he shared with Gunter

The Legendary Monroe Powell amp The Platters Revue

The Platters were one of the top vocal groups of the 50s delivering smooth

stylized renditions of pop standards Their string of hits began in 1955 with Only

You and included four singles that reached 1 The Great Pretender My Prayer Twi-

light Time and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Monroe Powell is the best known lead singer

for the Platters for over 40 years

Bobby Hendrickrsquos Drifters

One of the great American doo-wop and RampBsoul vocal groups the Driftersrsquo

hits include There Goes My Baby Dance With Me This Magic Moment Save The

Last Dance For Me Some Kind Of Wonderful On Broadway Under The Boardwalk

Bobby Hendricks is the oldest surviving lead vocalist of the Drifters

Tickets are on sale at wwwedgewater-casinocom and at Edgewater Casino

Services $

Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters Monroe

Powell amp The Platters Revue Bobby

Hendrickrsquos Drifters E Center Dinner

Show set for February 28 March 1 amp

March 2 2014 Dinner will be served

at 6pm Nevada time Tickets starting

at just $55

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

38 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Apache Gold CasinomdashGlobe AZmdash8002722438

Cabaret Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands every weekend

Pavilion

Selena TributemdashMar 1

BlueWater CasinomdashParker AZmdash8882433360

Dig Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJsmdashDaily at 5pm

BlueWater Showroom

Leonardo da Vinci ExhibitionmdashNow-Apr 22

Kenny RogersmdashMar 22

Casino ArizonamdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom

Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)mdashFeb 7

Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)mdashFeb 21-22

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)mdashFeb 28-Mar 1

The Long Run Experience (The Eagles Tribute)mdashMar 7-8

Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)mdashMar 21-22

LAVation (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 28-29

The Arizona Room

Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country) - Mondays at 8pm

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashTuesdays at 6pm

Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashWednesdays at 6pm

Marley Taylor Band (Cover band)mdashSundays from 9pm to 1am

Casino Del SolmdashTucson AZmdash5208386506

Event Center

George LopezmdashFeb 14-15

Cliff Castle CasinomdashCamp Verde AZmdash8003817568

Dragonfly Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs

Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687

Events

Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm

La Vida Loca (Latin Music)mdashFr at 9pm

A variety of live music every Saturday night on the casino floor

Desert Diamond Casino ImdashTucson AZmdash8663329467

Monsoon Nightclub

Boots amp BeersmdashLive country music every Friday night

Noches CalientemdashSaturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music

Desert Diamond Casino IImdashSahuarita AZmdash8663329467

Sports Bar

Swinging TuesdaysmdashTuesdays 1ndash4pm

Karaoke NightmdashWednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden OldiesmdashThursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJsmdashFridays amp Saturdays

Diamond Center

Oh What A NightmdashFeb 8

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 22 (Rodeo Weekend)

Ron ldquoTater Saladrdquo WhitemdashMar 29

Doobie BrothersmdashApr 4

Gloria TrevimdashMay 3

Fort McDowell CasinomdashFort McDowell AZmdash8008433678

Mega Yard SalemdashFeb 22

Lucky 7 Saloon

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrahs Ak-Chin CasinomdashMaricopa AZmdash4808025000

The Lounge

Bella DonnamdashFeb 7 The HamptonsmdashFeb 8 B PlatinummdashFeb 14

The JJrsquosmdashFeb 15 Da VenturesmdashFeb 17 QuantummdashFeb 21 The

WalkensmdashFeb 22 Kenny CeteramdashFeb 28 Live DJmdashFeb31017amp24

Wild Wednesdays Noon to 4pm SwingtipsmdashFeb 5 Walkens

TriomdashFeb 12 Band Stand Shows 70rsquosmdashFeb 19 Western Fusion

TriomdashFeb 26

Hot Latin Nights 8pm to midnight on Thursdays fea tures Or-

chestra CalientemdashFeb 6 AzTexmdashFeb 20

Ladies Night on Monday nights

Hon-Dah CasinomdashPinetop AZmdash8009298744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom

Munday FundaymdashComedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home

of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once

in a while The east Tennessee native has an impressive track

record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the

country listener hes had six number one hits from his first

three albums from Watching You and These Are My People to

his most recent smashes Take A Back Road and Farmers

Daughter Through it all Rodney has always remained true to him-

self and constantly strives to evolve and find unique ways of

expressing himself through the music he puts out into the

world Though his new crop of songs has some edge and the

vocal energy may be amped up a notch Rodney is still the

same hardworking patriotic rock-solid country boy that fans

have grown to know and love since his debut with 2003s Hon-

esty Treena Parvello Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono Orsquoodham Gaming Enterprise said ldquoWersquore

very proud to once again partner with KIIM FM for a spectac-

ular rodeo weekend show Donrsquot miss Rodney Atkinsrsquo fantas-

tic Country soundrdquo

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

band will bring pop culture classics to life with their

authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

Paradise CasinomdashYuma AZmdash8887774946

Sharkyrsquos Bar amp Bites

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan CasinomdashWinterhaven CAmdash8777832426

Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

Legends In ConcertmdashFeb 19-23

George Thorogood amp The DestroyersmdashMar 1

Twin Arrows Navajo CasinomdashFlagstaff AZmdash8559468946

Featuring a variety of local regional amp headlining acts Call for info

Vee Quiva CasinomdashLaveen AZmdash8009464452

VQ Live

Featuring a variety of cover bands local amp regional acts Call for info

Event Center

JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

Little Joe y La FamiliamdashFeb 15

Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 15

Wild Horse Pass CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

The TemptationsmdashFeb 15-16

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

Vietnamese Lunar New Year ConcertDancemdashFeb 22

Yavapai CasinomdashPrescott AZmdash8007568744

Yavapai Cantina

Karaoke with Cruisinrsquo SusanmdashFr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

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Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

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Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

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are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

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44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

L I X R S L I T H N L U R U

L L H C A E P N D K G A L O

D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

L N V R D U S E E L A H O R

I C O E T N B H S F A C I I

S U P M R S T K C P R V E E

I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4AM Sunday to 4AM Monday

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01 Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy 70 5 mi E of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 619 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02 BlueWater Resort amp Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 523 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03 Buckyrsquos Casino 1500 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 309 Y Y Y

04 Casino Arizona 101 amp McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 919 Y Y Y

05 Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 1085 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298

07 Cliff Castle Casino amp Hotel I-17 Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y

08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

09 Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S Nogales Hwy Tucson 866-332-9467 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

10 Desert Diamond Casino II I-19 Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 685 Y

11 Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy 86 Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 55

12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

24 Yavapai Casino 1505 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 244 Y

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Page 24: Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - February 2014 - 06:02

34 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

LAUGHLIN NEVADA Directory amp Gaming Statistics

Aquarius Casino Resort

800662LUCK

aquariuscasinoresortcom

1250+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area blackjack table

games roulette craps keno race

sports book

Avi Resort amp Casino

(Fort Mojave Tribe)

8004300721

avicasinocom

1000+ slots bingo blackjack table

games craps roulette poker room

keno racesports book KidsQuest

Colorado Belle Hotel Casino

8774600777

coloradobellecom

750+ slots blackjack table games

craps roulette poker room keno

racesports book Build your own

amazing burger at Pintrsquos Brewery

Riverside Resort Hotel amp Casino

8002273849

riversideresortcom

1300+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area bingo black-

jack table games craps roulette

poker room keno racesports book

Pioneer Hotel amp Gambling Hall

8006343469

pioneerlaughlincom

490 slots blackjack table games

craps roulette sports book Make

sure to check out the video poker amp

reel slots

Harrahrsquos Laughlin

8004478700

harrahslaughlincom

900+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area blackjack table

games craps roulette poker room

live keno racesports book

Golden Nugget Laughlin

8002371739

goldennuggetcomlaughlin

1000+ slots blackjack table games

craps roulette poker room sports

book Sign up for the playerrsquos club

and spin for free play

Edgewater Hotel Casino

8006774837

edgewater-casinocom

750+ slots no smoking slot area

high limit slots area blackjack table

games roulette craps racesports

book Great all-around casino

We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information To inform us of

updates please email editorazgamingguidecom The Nevada Gaming Control Board

publishes statistics on casino gaming activity in Nevada according to their statersquos gaming

regulations The most current data for Laughlin at press time is from three months prior

A negative hold percentage indicates that game overpaid during the stated month

Tropicana Laughlin

8002436846

tropicanaxcom

1000+ slots blackjack table games

craps roulette and a sports book

Stop in for lunch at Carnegiersquos or

the Poolside Cafeacute and enjoy the food

River Palms Resort Casino

8777877256

river-palmscom

550+ slots bingo blackjack table

games craps roulette sports book

Donrsquot miss the view of the river from

Dennyrsquos

Slots Hold Tables Hold

Loose Megabucks 097 Blackjack 21 1597

$1 373 Craps 1819

25cent 441 Roulette 2123

Multi-Denom 523 Other Table Games 2509

$5 566 Let It Ride 2650

5cent 582 Pai Gow Poker 2854

1cent 993 Three Card Poker 3323

Tight $25 1101

Other Hold Win Amount Dollars

Loose Sports Pools 458 Slots 287 mil

Race Books 1714 Tables 35 mil

Tight Live Keno 2578 Other 04 mil

Laughlinrsquos Gaming Statistics November 2013

36 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

LAUGHLIN NEVADA News

herersquos a lot going on at Harrahs Laughlin with definitely

something for everyone Dirk Arthur continues his suc-

cessful run at Harrahrsquos with his Wild Magic show February 4

through March 9 in the Fiesta Showroom Shows are every night

except Mondays Defending the Caveman returns to the Fiesta

Showroom March 29 through April 20 This is one comedy

show you donrsquot want to miss On April 26 yoursquoll want to catch

Los Lobos amp Los Lonely Boys With tickets starting at $24 yoursquoll

be sure to have an evening of great entertainment from two

great performers for one low price On June 14 funny man Jeff

Dunham arrives with his

Disorderly Conduct Tour for

a night of laughs

Harrahrsquos Laughlin is also

hosting a big $20000 Poker

Tournament that is open to

the public the weekend of

March 14-16 The winner

receives a $10000 WSOP

seat or $8000 in cash The

entry fee is $200 and room

rates start at only $59 per night with the buy-in

Every Sunday in March through April 20 Harrahrsquos Laughlin

presents Wheel of Fortune Super Spin Sundays Players have a

one in five chance of winning a prize including free slot play

reward credits dining credits or a gift

Did you know that Harrahs Laughlin is

home to plenty of Top Sizzling Slots Not

only did they recently install over 400

new games but they are also paying out

over $9 million every month So the next

time you visit if you are a fan of video

poker make sure to play the IGT Multi-

Denomination Triple PlayFive PlayTen

Play machines in the High Limit room or the

Video Poker Area If you prefer the slots

some of the hottest games on their floor

are Aristocratrsquos Buffalo Stampede near

the South Tower Aristocratrsquos Wonder 4

near the Beach Cafeacute and Ballyrsquos Quick

Hits also near the South Tower $

Harrahrsquos Laughlin Presents Entertainment Promotions amp Top Sizzling Slots

T

News LAUGHLIN NEVADA

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 37

ountry music icon and legend Willie Nelson returns to the

E Center Saturday March 29 for another extraordinary

concert Nelson is the creative genius behind historic recordings

like Crazy Hello Walls Red Headed Stranger and Stardust His

career has spanned six decades with a catalog of over 200 al-

bums Hes also earned every conceivable award and honor

bestowed upon a person in his profession In the last five years

alone he delivered ten new releases two of which received

Grammy nominations and a career-spanning box set He re-

leased his first novel and again headlined Farm Aid an event he

co-founded in 1985 all the while continuing to lobby against

horse slaughter and producing his own blend of biodiesel fuel

Nelson tours tirelessly climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III

(he rode his first two buses into the ground) taking his music

and fans on a seemingly endless journey to places that were

well worth the ride The concert starts at 730pm with tickets

starting at $45

C

WILLIE NELSON

amp FAMILY All American Country In The E Center

The Original Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters

The Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall

of Fame in 1987 with a string of big hits such as Charlie Brown Searchin

Youngblood Yakety Yak Little Egypt and many more Charlie Duncan joined Cornell

and became one of the Coasters Duncan carried on the tradition of vocal excel-

lence stage presence choreography and humor he shared with Gunter

The Legendary Monroe Powell amp The Platters Revue

The Platters were one of the top vocal groups of the 50s delivering smooth

stylized renditions of pop standards Their string of hits began in 1955 with Only

You and included four singles that reached 1 The Great Pretender My Prayer Twi-

light Time and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Monroe Powell is the best known lead singer

for the Platters for over 40 years

Bobby Hendrickrsquos Drifters

One of the great American doo-wop and RampBsoul vocal groups the Driftersrsquo

hits include There Goes My Baby Dance With Me This Magic Moment Save The

Last Dance For Me Some Kind Of Wonderful On Broadway Under The Boardwalk

Bobby Hendricks is the oldest surviving lead vocalist of the Drifters

Tickets are on sale at wwwedgewater-casinocom and at Edgewater Casino

Services $

Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters Monroe

Powell amp The Platters Revue Bobby

Hendrickrsquos Drifters E Center Dinner

Show set for February 28 March 1 amp

March 2 2014 Dinner will be served

at 6pm Nevada time Tickets starting

at just $55

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

38 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Apache Gold CasinomdashGlobe AZmdash8002722438

Cabaret Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands every weekend

Pavilion

Selena TributemdashMar 1

BlueWater CasinomdashParker AZmdash8882433360

Dig Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJsmdashDaily at 5pm

BlueWater Showroom

Leonardo da Vinci ExhibitionmdashNow-Apr 22

Kenny RogersmdashMar 22

Casino ArizonamdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom

Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)mdashFeb 7

Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)mdashFeb 21-22

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)mdashFeb 28-Mar 1

The Long Run Experience (The Eagles Tribute)mdashMar 7-8

Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)mdashMar 21-22

LAVation (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 28-29

The Arizona Room

Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country) - Mondays at 8pm

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashTuesdays at 6pm

Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashWednesdays at 6pm

Marley Taylor Band (Cover band)mdashSundays from 9pm to 1am

Casino Del SolmdashTucson AZmdash5208386506

Event Center

George LopezmdashFeb 14-15

Cliff Castle CasinomdashCamp Verde AZmdash8003817568

Dragonfly Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs

Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687

Events

Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm

La Vida Loca (Latin Music)mdashFr at 9pm

A variety of live music every Saturday night on the casino floor

Desert Diamond Casino ImdashTucson AZmdash8663329467

Monsoon Nightclub

Boots amp BeersmdashLive country music every Friday night

Noches CalientemdashSaturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music

Desert Diamond Casino IImdashSahuarita AZmdash8663329467

Sports Bar

Swinging TuesdaysmdashTuesdays 1ndash4pm

Karaoke NightmdashWednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden OldiesmdashThursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJsmdashFridays amp Saturdays

Diamond Center

Oh What A NightmdashFeb 8

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 22 (Rodeo Weekend)

Ron ldquoTater Saladrdquo WhitemdashMar 29

Doobie BrothersmdashApr 4

Gloria TrevimdashMay 3

Fort McDowell CasinomdashFort McDowell AZmdash8008433678

Mega Yard SalemdashFeb 22

Lucky 7 Saloon

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrahs Ak-Chin CasinomdashMaricopa AZmdash4808025000

The Lounge

Bella DonnamdashFeb 7 The HamptonsmdashFeb 8 B PlatinummdashFeb 14

The JJrsquosmdashFeb 15 Da VenturesmdashFeb 17 QuantummdashFeb 21 The

WalkensmdashFeb 22 Kenny CeteramdashFeb 28 Live DJmdashFeb31017amp24

Wild Wednesdays Noon to 4pm SwingtipsmdashFeb 5 Walkens

TriomdashFeb 12 Band Stand Shows 70rsquosmdashFeb 19 Western Fusion

TriomdashFeb 26

Hot Latin Nights 8pm to midnight on Thursdays fea tures Or-

chestra CalientemdashFeb 6 AzTexmdashFeb 20

Ladies Night on Monday nights

Hon-Dah CasinomdashPinetop AZmdash8009298744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom

Munday FundaymdashComedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home

of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once

in a while The east Tennessee native has an impressive track

record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the

country listener hes had six number one hits from his first

three albums from Watching You and These Are My People to

his most recent smashes Take A Back Road and Farmers

Daughter Through it all Rodney has always remained true to him-

self and constantly strives to evolve and find unique ways of

expressing himself through the music he puts out into the

world Though his new crop of songs has some edge and the

vocal energy may be amped up a notch Rodney is still the

same hardworking patriotic rock-solid country boy that fans

have grown to know and love since his debut with 2003s Hon-

esty Treena Parvello Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono Orsquoodham Gaming Enterprise said ldquoWersquore

very proud to once again partner with KIIM FM for a spectac-

ular rodeo weekend show Donrsquot miss Rodney Atkinsrsquo fantas-

tic Country soundrdquo

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

band will bring pop culture classics to life with their

authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

Paradise CasinomdashYuma AZmdash8887774946

Sharkyrsquos Bar amp Bites

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan CasinomdashWinterhaven CAmdash8777832426

Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

Legends In ConcertmdashFeb 19-23

George Thorogood amp The DestroyersmdashMar 1

Twin Arrows Navajo CasinomdashFlagstaff AZmdash8559468946

Featuring a variety of local regional amp headlining acts Call for info

Vee Quiva CasinomdashLaveen AZmdash8009464452

VQ Live

Featuring a variety of cover bands local amp regional acts Call for info

Event Center

JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

Little Joe y La FamiliamdashFeb 15

Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 15

Wild Horse Pass CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

The TemptationsmdashFeb 15-16

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

Vietnamese Lunar New Year ConcertDancemdashFeb 22

Yavapai CasinomdashPrescott AZmdash8007568744

Yavapai Cantina

Karaoke with Cruisinrsquo SusanmdashFr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

VIP players can participate In short Casino

Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

possible Thatrsquos certainly not a bad thing if

yoursquore thinking you want to participate in

after-hours bingo

Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

tained (what I believe to be) its most special

elementmdashits atmosphere The callers are just

as friendly as I remember The floor workers

are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

If you are like me and havenrsquot been in a

while trust me when I say yoursquore missing

out L8 Nite Bingo was always a blast but

now I can honestly say itrsquos better than ever

Visit casinoarizonacom for info on Casino

Arizonarsquos Bingo or call 4808507777 $

Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II

bullMusic DirectorOn-Air Host (3-7pm) for

KNRJ-FM 1011 The Beat

bullResident DJVJ for KTVK-3TV Friday 10am

bullHost of REDY Set Radio

bullOfficial Bum Squad DJ

bullDJ Vatican Member

bullFor more information on Ramses Ja visit his

website at ramsesjacom

L8 Nite Bingo Casino Arizona with host Corina

Corina DJing at KOOL 945 FM

Corina Hosting at L8 Nite Bingo

Corina amp DJ Kenji at Casino Arizonarsquos

L8 Nite Bingo Theme Nights

HOT DEALS Giveaways

42 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

3 Great Ways To Win

The packages are valid for any of the Renaissance Festivalrsquos

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Ask The Experts Magazine Giveaway

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Congratulations to our past winners of the lsquoBreak Away From

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44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

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3

1 7

6

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9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

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D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

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I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4AM Sunday to 4AM Monday

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01 Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy 70 5 mi E of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 619 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02 BlueWater Resort amp Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 523 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03 Buckyrsquos Casino 1500 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 309 Y Y Y

04 Casino Arizona 101 amp McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 919 Y Y Y

05 Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 1085 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298

07 Cliff Castle Casino amp Hotel I-17 Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y

08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

09 Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S Nogales Hwy Tucson 866-332-9467 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

10 Desert Diamond Casino II I-19 Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 685 Y

11 Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy 86 Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 55

12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

24 Yavapai Casino 1505 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 244 Y

azgamingguidecom facebookcomArizonaGamingGuide

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scan our QR codes with your smartphone

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36 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

LAUGHLIN NEVADA News

herersquos a lot going on at Harrahs Laughlin with definitely

something for everyone Dirk Arthur continues his suc-

cessful run at Harrahrsquos with his Wild Magic show February 4

through March 9 in the Fiesta Showroom Shows are every night

except Mondays Defending the Caveman returns to the Fiesta

Showroom March 29 through April 20 This is one comedy

show you donrsquot want to miss On April 26 yoursquoll want to catch

Los Lobos amp Los Lonely Boys With tickets starting at $24 yoursquoll

be sure to have an evening of great entertainment from two

great performers for one low price On June 14 funny man Jeff

Dunham arrives with his

Disorderly Conduct Tour for

a night of laughs

Harrahrsquos Laughlin is also

hosting a big $20000 Poker

Tournament that is open to

the public the weekend of

March 14-16 The winner

receives a $10000 WSOP

seat or $8000 in cash The

entry fee is $200 and room

rates start at only $59 per night with the buy-in

Every Sunday in March through April 20 Harrahrsquos Laughlin

presents Wheel of Fortune Super Spin Sundays Players have a

one in five chance of winning a prize including free slot play

reward credits dining credits or a gift

Did you know that Harrahs Laughlin is

home to plenty of Top Sizzling Slots Not

only did they recently install over 400

new games but they are also paying out

over $9 million every month So the next

time you visit if you are a fan of video

poker make sure to play the IGT Multi-

Denomination Triple PlayFive PlayTen

Play machines in the High Limit room or the

Video Poker Area If you prefer the slots

some of the hottest games on their floor

are Aristocratrsquos Buffalo Stampede near

the South Tower Aristocratrsquos Wonder 4

near the Beach Cafeacute and Ballyrsquos Quick

Hits also near the South Tower $

Harrahrsquos Laughlin Presents Entertainment Promotions amp Top Sizzling Slots

T

News LAUGHLIN NEVADA

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 37

ountry music icon and legend Willie Nelson returns to the

E Center Saturday March 29 for another extraordinary

concert Nelson is the creative genius behind historic recordings

like Crazy Hello Walls Red Headed Stranger and Stardust His

career has spanned six decades with a catalog of over 200 al-

bums Hes also earned every conceivable award and honor

bestowed upon a person in his profession In the last five years

alone he delivered ten new releases two of which received

Grammy nominations and a career-spanning box set He re-

leased his first novel and again headlined Farm Aid an event he

co-founded in 1985 all the while continuing to lobby against

horse slaughter and producing his own blend of biodiesel fuel

Nelson tours tirelessly climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III

(he rode his first two buses into the ground) taking his music

and fans on a seemingly endless journey to places that were

well worth the ride The concert starts at 730pm with tickets

starting at $45

C

WILLIE NELSON

amp FAMILY All American Country In The E Center

The Original Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters

The Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall

of Fame in 1987 with a string of big hits such as Charlie Brown Searchin

Youngblood Yakety Yak Little Egypt and many more Charlie Duncan joined Cornell

and became one of the Coasters Duncan carried on the tradition of vocal excel-

lence stage presence choreography and humor he shared with Gunter

The Legendary Monroe Powell amp The Platters Revue

The Platters were one of the top vocal groups of the 50s delivering smooth

stylized renditions of pop standards Their string of hits began in 1955 with Only

You and included four singles that reached 1 The Great Pretender My Prayer Twi-

light Time and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Monroe Powell is the best known lead singer

for the Platters for over 40 years

Bobby Hendrickrsquos Drifters

One of the great American doo-wop and RampBsoul vocal groups the Driftersrsquo

hits include There Goes My Baby Dance With Me This Magic Moment Save The

Last Dance For Me Some Kind Of Wonderful On Broadway Under The Boardwalk

Bobby Hendricks is the oldest surviving lead vocalist of the Drifters

Tickets are on sale at wwwedgewater-casinocom and at Edgewater Casino

Services $

Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters Monroe

Powell amp The Platters Revue Bobby

Hendrickrsquos Drifters E Center Dinner

Show set for February 28 March 1 amp

March 2 2014 Dinner will be served

at 6pm Nevada time Tickets starting

at just $55

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

38 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Apache Gold CasinomdashGlobe AZmdash8002722438

Cabaret Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands every weekend

Pavilion

Selena TributemdashMar 1

BlueWater CasinomdashParker AZmdash8882433360

Dig Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJsmdashDaily at 5pm

BlueWater Showroom

Leonardo da Vinci ExhibitionmdashNow-Apr 22

Kenny RogersmdashMar 22

Casino ArizonamdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom

Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)mdashFeb 7

Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)mdashFeb 21-22

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)mdashFeb 28-Mar 1

The Long Run Experience (The Eagles Tribute)mdashMar 7-8

Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)mdashMar 21-22

LAVation (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 28-29

The Arizona Room

Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country) - Mondays at 8pm

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashTuesdays at 6pm

Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashWednesdays at 6pm

Marley Taylor Band (Cover band)mdashSundays from 9pm to 1am

Casino Del SolmdashTucson AZmdash5208386506

Event Center

George LopezmdashFeb 14-15

Cliff Castle CasinomdashCamp Verde AZmdash8003817568

Dragonfly Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs

Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687

Events

Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm

La Vida Loca (Latin Music)mdashFr at 9pm

A variety of live music every Saturday night on the casino floor

Desert Diamond Casino ImdashTucson AZmdash8663329467

Monsoon Nightclub

Boots amp BeersmdashLive country music every Friday night

Noches CalientemdashSaturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music

Desert Diamond Casino IImdashSahuarita AZmdash8663329467

Sports Bar

Swinging TuesdaysmdashTuesdays 1ndash4pm

Karaoke NightmdashWednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden OldiesmdashThursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJsmdashFridays amp Saturdays

Diamond Center

Oh What A NightmdashFeb 8

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 22 (Rodeo Weekend)

Ron ldquoTater Saladrdquo WhitemdashMar 29

Doobie BrothersmdashApr 4

Gloria TrevimdashMay 3

Fort McDowell CasinomdashFort McDowell AZmdash8008433678

Mega Yard SalemdashFeb 22

Lucky 7 Saloon

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrahs Ak-Chin CasinomdashMaricopa AZmdash4808025000

The Lounge

Bella DonnamdashFeb 7 The HamptonsmdashFeb 8 B PlatinummdashFeb 14

The JJrsquosmdashFeb 15 Da VenturesmdashFeb 17 QuantummdashFeb 21 The

WalkensmdashFeb 22 Kenny CeteramdashFeb 28 Live DJmdashFeb31017amp24

Wild Wednesdays Noon to 4pm SwingtipsmdashFeb 5 Walkens

TriomdashFeb 12 Band Stand Shows 70rsquosmdashFeb 19 Western Fusion

TriomdashFeb 26

Hot Latin Nights 8pm to midnight on Thursdays fea tures Or-

chestra CalientemdashFeb 6 AzTexmdashFeb 20

Ladies Night on Monday nights

Hon-Dah CasinomdashPinetop AZmdash8009298744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom

Munday FundaymdashComedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home

of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once

in a while The east Tennessee native has an impressive track

record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the

country listener hes had six number one hits from his first

three albums from Watching You and These Are My People to

his most recent smashes Take A Back Road and Farmers

Daughter Through it all Rodney has always remained true to him-

self and constantly strives to evolve and find unique ways of

expressing himself through the music he puts out into the

world Though his new crop of songs has some edge and the

vocal energy may be amped up a notch Rodney is still the

same hardworking patriotic rock-solid country boy that fans

have grown to know and love since his debut with 2003s Hon-

esty Treena Parvello Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono Orsquoodham Gaming Enterprise said ldquoWersquore

very proud to once again partner with KIIM FM for a spectac-

ular rodeo weekend show Donrsquot miss Rodney Atkinsrsquo fantas-

tic Country soundrdquo

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

band will bring pop culture classics to life with their

authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

Paradise CasinomdashYuma AZmdash8887774946

Sharkyrsquos Bar amp Bites

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan CasinomdashWinterhaven CAmdash8777832426

Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

Legends In ConcertmdashFeb 19-23

George Thorogood amp The DestroyersmdashMar 1

Twin Arrows Navajo CasinomdashFlagstaff AZmdash8559468946

Featuring a variety of local regional amp headlining acts Call for info

Vee Quiva CasinomdashLaveen AZmdash8009464452

VQ Live

Featuring a variety of cover bands local amp regional acts Call for info

Event Center

JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

Little Joe y La FamiliamdashFeb 15

Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 15

Wild Horse Pass CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

The TemptationsmdashFeb 15-16

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

Vietnamese Lunar New Year ConcertDancemdashFeb 22

Yavapai CasinomdashPrescott AZmdash8007568744

Yavapai Cantina

Karaoke with Cruisinrsquo SusanmdashFr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

VIP players can participate In short Casino

Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

possible Thatrsquos certainly not a bad thing if

yoursquore thinking you want to participate in

after-hours bingo

Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

tained (what I believe to be) its most special

elementmdashits atmosphere The callers are just

as friendly as I remember The floor workers

are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

If you are like me and havenrsquot been in a

while trust me when I say yoursquore missing

out L8 Nite Bingo was always a blast but

now I can honestly say itrsquos better than ever

Visit casinoarizonacom for info on Casino

Arizonarsquos Bingo or call 4808507777 $

Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II

bullMusic DirectorOn-Air Host (3-7pm) for

KNRJ-FM 1011 The Beat

bullResident DJVJ for KTVK-3TV Friday 10am

bullHost of REDY Set Radio

bullOfficial Bum Squad DJ

bullDJ Vatican Member

bullFor more information on Ramses Ja visit his

website at ramsesjacom

L8 Nite Bingo Casino Arizona with host Corina

Corina DJing at KOOL 945 FM

Corina Hosting at L8 Nite Bingo

Corina amp DJ Kenji at Casino Arizonarsquos

L8 Nite Bingo Theme Nights

HOT DEALS Giveaways

42 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

3 Great Ways To Win

The packages are valid for any of the Renaissance Festivalrsquos

dates February 8-9 15-17 22-23 March 1-2 8-9 15-16 22-23

and 29-30 Itrsquos our way of saying ldquothank yourdquo for being the best

fans and readers we can ask for Itrsquos easy to register for this

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By joining our community on Facebook yoursquoll be the first to

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Ask The Experts Magazine Giveaway

January 1 through December 31 2014

Monthly Drawings

Do you have a question for our staff of casino gaming industry

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and comments in any area of gaming and we will make every

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Mail your questions to Arizona Gaming Guide PO BOX 20636

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(Complete rules for both giveaways available at azgamingguidecom)

o date we have given away well over $10000 in prizes

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January 1 through December 31 2014

Monthly Drawings

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Congratulations to our past winners of the lsquoBreak Away From

The Big Cityrsquo Giveaway

Sava S (Mesa) Kimberly D (Chino Valley) Sara H (Gilbert)

Patrick P (Clifton) Donielle C (Phoenix) Gina L (Phoenix)

and Mary Z (Safford)

Renaissance Tickets Facebook Giveaway

February 1 through February 28

Weekly Drawings

We are giving away 20 sets of four Renaissance Festival adult

admissions and a VIP parking pass every week (valued at $100)

T

44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

L I X R S L I T H N L U R U

L L H C A E P N D K G A L O

D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

L N V R D U S E E L A H O R

I C O E T N B H S F A C I I

S U P M R S T K C P R V E E

I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4AM Sunday to 4AM Monday

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01 Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy 70 5 mi E of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 619 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02 BlueWater Resort amp Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 523 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03 Buckyrsquos Casino 1500 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 309 Y Y Y

04 Casino Arizona 101 amp McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 919 Y Y Y

05 Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 1085 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298

07 Cliff Castle Casino amp Hotel I-17 Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y

08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

09 Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S Nogales Hwy Tucson 866-332-9467 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

10 Desert Diamond Casino II I-19 Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 685 Y

11 Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy 86 Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 55

12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

24 Yavapai Casino 1505 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 244 Y

azgamingguidecom facebookcomArizonaGamingGuide

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Page 26: Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - February 2014 - 06:02

News LAUGHLIN NEVADA

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 37

ountry music icon and legend Willie Nelson returns to the

E Center Saturday March 29 for another extraordinary

concert Nelson is the creative genius behind historic recordings

like Crazy Hello Walls Red Headed Stranger and Stardust His

career has spanned six decades with a catalog of over 200 al-

bums Hes also earned every conceivable award and honor

bestowed upon a person in his profession In the last five years

alone he delivered ten new releases two of which received

Grammy nominations and a career-spanning box set He re-

leased his first novel and again headlined Farm Aid an event he

co-founded in 1985 all the while continuing to lobby against

horse slaughter and producing his own blend of biodiesel fuel

Nelson tours tirelessly climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III

(he rode his first two buses into the ground) taking his music

and fans on a seemingly endless journey to places that were

well worth the ride The concert starts at 730pm with tickets

starting at $45

C

WILLIE NELSON

amp FAMILY All American Country In The E Center

The Original Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters

The Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall

of Fame in 1987 with a string of big hits such as Charlie Brown Searchin

Youngblood Yakety Yak Little Egypt and many more Charlie Duncan joined Cornell

and became one of the Coasters Duncan carried on the tradition of vocal excel-

lence stage presence choreography and humor he shared with Gunter

The Legendary Monroe Powell amp The Platters Revue

The Platters were one of the top vocal groups of the 50s delivering smooth

stylized renditions of pop standards Their string of hits began in 1955 with Only

You and included four singles that reached 1 The Great Pretender My Prayer Twi-

light Time and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Monroe Powell is the best known lead singer

for the Platters for over 40 years

Bobby Hendrickrsquos Drifters

One of the great American doo-wop and RampBsoul vocal groups the Driftersrsquo

hits include There Goes My Baby Dance With Me This Magic Moment Save The

Last Dance For Me Some Kind Of Wonderful On Broadway Under The Boardwalk

Bobby Hendricks is the oldest surviving lead vocalist of the Drifters

Tickets are on sale at wwwedgewater-casinocom and at Edgewater Casino

Services $

Cornell Gunterrsquos Coasters Monroe

Powell amp The Platters Revue Bobby

Hendrickrsquos Drifters E Center Dinner

Show set for February 28 March 1 amp

March 2 2014 Dinner will be served

at 6pm Nevada time Tickets starting

at just $55

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

38 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Apache Gold CasinomdashGlobe AZmdash8002722438

Cabaret Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands every weekend

Pavilion

Selena TributemdashMar 1

BlueWater CasinomdashParker AZmdash8882433360

Dig Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJsmdashDaily at 5pm

BlueWater Showroom

Leonardo da Vinci ExhibitionmdashNow-Apr 22

Kenny RogersmdashMar 22

Casino ArizonamdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom

Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)mdashFeb 7

Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)mdashFeb 21-22

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)mdashFeb 28-Mar 1

The Long Run Experience (The Eagles Tribute)mdashMar 7-8

Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)mdashMar 21-22

LAVation (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 28-29

The Arizona Room

Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country) - Mondays at 8pm

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashTuesdays at 6pm

Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashWednesdays at 6pm

Marley Taylor Band (Cover band)mdashSundays from 9pm to 1am

Casino Del SolmdashTucson AZmdash5208386506

Event Center

George LopezmdashFeb 14-15

Cliff Castle CasinomdashCamp Verde AZmdash8003817568

Dragonfly Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs

Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687

Events

Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm

La Vida Loca (Latin Music)mdashFr at 9pm

A variety of live music every Saturday night on the casino floor

Desert Diamond Casino ImdashTucson AZmdash8663329467

Monsoon Nightclub

Boots amp BeersmdashLive country music every Friday night

Noches CalientemdashSaturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music

Desert Diamond Casino IImdashSahuarita AZmdash8663329467

Sports Bar

Swinging TuesdaysmdashTuesdays 1ndash4pm

Karaoke NightmdashWednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden OldiesmdashThursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJsmdashFridays amp Saturdays

Diamond Center

Oh What A NightmdashFeb 8

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 22 (Rodeo Weekend)

Ron ldquoTater Saladrdquo WhitemdashMar 29

Doobie BrothersmdashApr 4

Gloria TrevimdashMay 3

Fort McDowell CasinomdashFort McDowell AZmdash8008433678

Mega Yard SalemdashFeb 22

Lucky 7 Saloon

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrahs Ak-Chin CasinomdashMaricopa AZmdash4808025000

The Lounge

Bella DonnamdashFeb 7 The HamptonsmdashFeb 8 B PlatinummdashFeb 14

The JJrsquosmdashFeb 15 Da VenturesmdashFeb 17 QuantummdashFeb 21 The

WalkensmdashFeb 22 Kenny CeteramdashFeb 28 Live DJmdashFeb31017amp24

Wild Wednesdays Noon to 4pm SwingtipsmdashFeb 5 Walkens

TriomdashFeb 12 Band Stand Shows 70rsquosmdashFeb 19 Western Fusion

TriomdashFeb 26

Hot Latin Nights 8pm to midnight on Thursdays fea tures Or-

chestra CalientemdashFeb 6 AzTexmdashFeb 20

Ladies Night on Monday nights

Hon-Dah CasinomdashPinetop AZmdash8009298744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom

Munday FundaymdashComedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home

of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once

in a while The east Tennessee native has an impressive track

record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the

country listener hes had six number one hits from his first

three albums from Watching You and These Are My People to

his most recent smashes Take A Back Road and Farmers

Daughter Through it all Rodney has always remained true to him-

self and constantly strives to evolve and find unique ways of

expressing himself through the music he puts out into the

world Though his new crop of songs has some edge and the

vocal energy may be amped up a notch Rodney is still the

same hardworking patriotic rock-solid country boy that fans

have grown to know and love since his debut with 2003s Hon-

esty Treena Parvello Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono Orsquoodham Gaming Enterprise said ldquoWersquore

very proud to once again partner with KIIM FM for a spectac-

ular rodeo weekend show Donrsquot miss Rodney Atkinsrsquo fantas-

tic Country soundrdquo

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

band will bring pop culture classics to life with their

authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

Paradise CasinomdashYuma AZmdash8887774946

Sharkyrsquos Bar amp Bites

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan CasinomdashWinterhaven CAmdash8777832426

Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

Legends In ConcertmdashFeb 19-23

George Thorogood amp The DestroyersmdashMar 1

Twin Arrows Navajo CasinomdashFlagstaff AZmdash8559468946

Featuring a variety of local regional amp headlining acts Call for info

Vee Quiva CasinomdashLaveen AZmdash8009464452

VQ Live

Featuring a variety of cover bands local amp regional acts Call for info

Event Center

JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

Little Joe y La FamiliamdashFeb 15

Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 15

Wild Horse Pass CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

The TemptationsmdashFeb 15-16

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

Vietnamese Lunar New Year ConcertDancemdashFeb 22

Yavapai CasinomdashPrescott AZmdash8007568744

Yavapai Cantina

Karaoke with Cruisinrsquo SusanmdashFr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

VIP players can participate In short Casino

Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

possible Thatrsquos certainly not a bad thing if

yoursquore thinking you want to participate in

after-hours bingo

Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

tained (what I believe to be) its most special

elementmdashits atmosphere The callers are just

as friendly as I remember The floor workers

are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

If you are like me and havenrsquot been in a

while trust me when I say yoursquore missing

out L8 Nite Bingo was always a blast but

now I can honestly say itrsquos better than ever

Visit casinoarizonacom for info on Casino

Arizonarsquos Bingo or call 4808507777 $

Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II

bullMusic DirectorOn-Air Host (3-7pm) for

KNRJ-FM 1011 The Beat

bullResident DJVJ for KTVK-3TV Friday 10am

bullHost of REDY Set Radio

bullOfficial Bum Squad DJ

bullDJ Vatican Member

bullFor more information on Ramses Ja visit his

website at ramsesjacom

L8 Nite Bingo Casino Arizona with host Corina

Corina DJing at KOOL 945 FM

Corina Hosting at L8 Nite Bingo

Corina amp DJ Kenji at Casino Arizonarsquos

L8 Nite Bingo Theme Nights

HOT DEALS Giveaways

42 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

3 Great Ways To Win

The packages are valid for any of the Renaissance Festivalrsquos

dates February 8-9 15-17 22-23 March 1-2 8-9 15-16 22-23

and 29-30 Itrsquos our way of saying ldquothank yourdquo for being the best

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By joining our community on Facebook yoursquoll be the first to

learn about new game installs casino events giveaways and

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Ask The Experts Magazine Giveaway

January 1 through December 31 2014

Monthly Drawings

Do you have a question for our staff of casino gaming industry

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and comments in any area of gaming and we will make every

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Mail your questions to Arizona Gaming Guide PO BOX 20636

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(Complete rules for both giveaways available at azgamingguidecom)

o date we have given away well over $10000 in prizes

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January 1 through December 31 2014

Monthly Drawings

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Congratulations to our past winners of the lsquoBreak Away From

The Big Cityrsquo Giveaway

Sava S (Mesa) Kimberly D (Chino Valley) Sara H (Gilbert)

Patrick P (Clifton) Donielle C (Phoenix) Gina L (Phoenix)

and Mary Z (Safford)

Renaissance Tickets Facebook Giveaway

February 1 through February 28

Weekly Drawings

We are giving away 20 sets of four Renaissance Festival adult

admissions and a VIP parking pass every week (valued at $100)

T

44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

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3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

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3

1 7

6

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WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

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DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

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Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

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Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

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I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4AM Sunday to 4AM Monday

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01 Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy 70 5 mi E of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 619 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02 BlueWater Resort amp Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 523 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03 Buckyrsquos Casino 1500 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 309 Y Y Y

04 Casino Arizona 101 amp McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 919 Y Y Y

05 Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 1085 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298

07 Cliff Castle Casino amp Hotel I-17 Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y

08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

09 Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S Nogales Hwy Tucson 866-332-9467 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

10 Desert Diamond Casino II I-19 Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 685 Y

11 Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy 86 Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 55

12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

24 Yavapai Casino 1505 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 244 Y

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E A S E R O M A N C E

T T C G A R R O W N

P E Y A O I T F I G H T N

L I R S L I T U R U

L L H A E P L N D G A O

D O O S S U C L E E R S E S

N V R D U S O E E L A H R

C O E T N B I H S F A C I

U M R S T E K C V E

P A S I O F

I I R R

D F S D

Page 27: Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - February 2014 - 06:02

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

38 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Apache Gold CasinomdashGlobe AZmdash8002722438

Cabaret Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands every weekend

Pavilion

Selena TributemdashMar 1

BlueWater CasinomdashParker AZmdash8882433360

Dig Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJsmdashDaily at 5pm

BlueWater Showroom

Leonardo da Vinci ExhibitionmdashNow-Apr 22

Kenny RogersmdashMar 22

Casino ArizonamdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom

Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)mdashFeb 7

Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)mdashFeb 21-22

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)mdashFeb 28-Mar 1

The Long Run Experience (The Eagles Tribute)mdashMar 7-8

Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)mdashMar 21-22

LAVation (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 28-29

The Arizona Room

Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country) - Mondays at 8pm

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashTuesdays at 6pm

Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)mdashWednesdays at 6pm

Marley Taylor Band (Cover band)mdashSundays from 9pm to 1am

Casino Del SolmdashTucson AZmdash5208386506

Event Center

George LopezmdashFeb 14-15

Cliff Castle CasinomdashCamp Verde AZmdash8003817568

Dragonfly Lounge

Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs

Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687

Events

Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm

La Vida Loca (Latin Music)mdashFr at 9pm

A variety of live music every Saturday night on the casino floor

Desert Diamond Casino ImdashTucson AZmdash8663329467

Monsoon Nightclub

Boots amp BeersmdashLive country music every Friday night

Noches CalientemdashSaturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music

Desert Diamond Casino IImdashSahuarita AZmdash8663329467

Sports Bar

Swinging TuesdaysmdashTuesdays 1ndash4pm

Karaoke NightmdashWednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden OldiesmdashThursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJsmdashFridays amp Saturdays

Diamond Center

Oh What A NightmdashFeb 8

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 22 (Rodeo Weekend)

Ron ldquoTater Saladrdquo WhitemdashMar 29

Doobie BrothersmdashApr 4

Gloria TrevimdashMay 3

Fort McDowell CasinomdashFort McDowell AZmdash8008433678

Mega Yard SalemdashFeb 22

Lucky 7 Saloon

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrahs Ak-Chin CasinomdashMaricopa AZmdash4808025000

The Lounge

Bella DonnamdashFeb 7 The HamptonsmdashFeb 8 B PlatinummdashFeb 14

The JJrsquosmdashFeb 15 Da VenturesmdashFeb 17 QuantummdashFeb 21 The

WalkensmdashFeb 22 Kenny CeteramdashFeb 28 Live DJmdashFeb31017amp24

Wild Wednesdays Noon to 4pm SwingtipsmdashFeb 5 Walkens

TriomdashFeb 12 Band Stand Shows 70rsquosmdashFeb 19 Western Fusion

TriomdashFeb 26

Hot Latin Nights 8pm to midnight on Thursdays fea tures Or-

chestra CalientemdashFeb 6 AzTexmdashFeb 20

Ladies Night on Monday nights

Hon-Dah CasinomdashPinetop AZmdash8009298744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom

Munday FundaymdashComedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home

of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once

in a while The east Tennessee native has an impressive track

record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the

country listener hes had six number one hits from his first

three albums from Watching You and These Are My People to

his most recent smashes Take A Back Road and Farmers

Daughter Through it all Rodney has always remained true to him-

self and constantly strives to evolve and find unique ways of

expressing himself through the music he puts out into the

world Though his new crop of songs has some edge and the

vocal energy may be amped up a notch Rodney is still the

same hardworking patriotic rock-solid country boy that fans

have grown to know and love since his debut with 2003s Hon-

esty Treena Parvello Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono Orsquoodham Gaming Enterprise said ldquoWersquore

very proud to once again partner with KIIM FM for a spectac-

ular rodeo weekend show Donrsquot miss Rodney Atkinsrsquo fantas-

tic Country soundrdquo

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

band will bring pop culture classics to life with their

authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

Paradise CasinomdashYuma AZmdash8887774946

Sharkyrsquos Bar amp Bites

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan CasinomdashWinterhaven CAmdash8777832426

Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

Legends In ConcertmdashFeb 19-23

George Thorogood amp The DestroyersmdashMar 1

Twin Arrows Navajo CasinomdashFlagstaff AZmdash8559468946

Featuring a variety of local regional amp headlining acts Call for info

Vee Quiva CasinomdashLaveen AZmdash8009464452

VQ Live

Featuring a variety of cover bands local amp regional acts Call for info

Event Center

JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

Little Joe y La FamiliamdashFeb 15

Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 15

Wild Horse Pass CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

The TemptationsmdashFeb 15-16

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

Vietnamese Lunar New Year ConcertDancemdashFeb 22

Yavapai CasinomdashPrescott AZmdash8007568744

Yavapai Cantina

Karaoke with Cruisinrsquo SusanmdashFr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

VIP players can participate In short Casino

Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

possible Thatrsquos certainly not a bad thing if

yoursquore thinking you want to participate in

after-hours bingo

Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

tained (what I believe to be) its most special

elementmdashits atmosphere The callers are just

as friendly as I remember The floor workers

are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

If you are like me and havenrsquot been in a

while trust me when I say yoursquore missing

out L8 Nite Bingo was always a blast but

now I can honestly say itrsquos better than ever

Visit casinoarizonacom for info on Casino

Arizonarsquos Bingo or call 4808507777 $

Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II

bullMusic DirectorOn-Air Host (3-7pm) for

KNRJ-FM 1011 The Beat

bullResident DJVJ for KTVK-3TV Friday 10am

bullHost of REDY Set Radio

bullOfficial Bum Squad DJ

bullDJ Vatican Member

bullFor more information on Ramses Ja visit his

website at ramsesjacom

L8 Nite Bingo Casino Arizona with host Corina

Corina DJing at KOOL 945 FM

Corina Hosting at L8 Nite Bingo

Corina amp DJ Kenji at Casino Arizonarsquos

L8 Nite Bingo Theme Nights

HOT DEALS Giveaways

42 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

3 Great Ways To Win

The packages are valid for any of the Renaissance Festivalrsquos

dates February 8-9 15-17 22-23 March 1-2 8-9 15-16 22-23

and 29-30 Itrsquos our way of saying ldquothank yourdquo for being the best

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By joining our community on Facebook yoursquoll be the first to

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Ask The Experts Magazine Giveaway

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Monthly Drawings

Do you have a question for our staff of casino gaming industry

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(Complete rules for both giveaways available at azgamingguidecom)

o date we have given away well over $10000 in prizes

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Congratulations to our past winners of the lsquoBreak Away From

The Big Cityrsquo Giveaway

Sava S (Mesa) Kimberly D (Chino Valley) Sara H (Gilbert)

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and Mary Z (Safford)

Renaissance Tickets Facebook Giveaway

February 1 through February 28

Weekly Drawings

We are giving away 20 sets of four Renaissance Festival adult

admissions and a VIP parking pass every week (valued at $100)

T

44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

L I X R S L I T H N L U R U

L L H C A E P N D K G A L O

D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

L N V R D U S E E L A H O R

I C O E T N B H S F A C I I

S U P M R S T K C P R V E E

I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4AM Sunday to 4AM Monday

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01 Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy 70 5 mi E of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 619 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02 BlueWater Resort amp Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 523 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03 Buckyrsquos Casino 1500 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 309 Y Y Y

04 Casino Arizona 101 amp McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 919 Y Y Y

05 Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 1085 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298

07 Cliff Castle Casino amp Hotel I-17 Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y

08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

09 Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S Nogales Hwy Tucson 866-332-9467 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

10 Desert Diamond Casino II I-19 Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 685 Y

11 Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy 86 Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 55

12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

24 Yavapai Casino 1505 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 244 Y

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9 8 1

5 7 6

7 5 9

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1 6 8

7 5 4

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2 1 6

5 4 7

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L I R S L I T U R U

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N V R D U S O E E L A H R

C O E T N B I H S F A C I

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P A S I O F

I I R R

D F S D

Page 28: Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - February 2014 - 06:02

Talking Stick Resort Presents

LEGENDS IN CONCERT February 19-23

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the Las Vegas experi-

ence to Scottsdale on February 19-23 when it hosts Leg-

ends in Concert Celebrate the music of Madonna Mi-

chael Jackson Whitney Houston and the Blues Brothers

in the Showroom and watch as the renowned tribute

performers capture the spirit style and sound of some

of the greatest musicians in history Making its debut in

1983 Legends in Concert kicked off its first show at the

Imperial Palace Hotel amp Casino in Las Vegas Since

then the theatrical production has only gotten bigger

and better celebrating 30 years of entertainment on the

Las Vegas strip From the moment they grace the stage

an electrifying ensemble of singers dancers and a live

band will bring pop culture classics to life with their

authentic impersonations Donrsquot miss your chance to

see their faithful portrayals of music royalty firsthand

Tickets for the shows are on sale now Call 4808507777

and ask for the box office or visit talkingstickresortcom

Editorrsquos Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

azgamingguidecom | February 2014 | Arizona Gaming Guide 39

Lone Butte CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

Cascades Lounge

Phoenix area bands amp DJs offer free live entertainment

WemdashCountry ThmdashPolka Party 12-3pm amp 70rsquos Disco Funk 8pm-

midnight FrmdashLatin SamdashTop 40Dance

Verona Chophouse

Talia Livemdash Saturdays 5-9pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch Livemdash10am-3pm

Mazatzal CasinomdashPayson AZmdash8007777529

Apache Spirits Lounge

DJ BrentmdashFeb 14-15 Mar 14-15

Bad Cactus Brass BandmdashMar 4

Event Center

Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)mdashFeb 14

Paradise CasinomdashYuma AZmdash8887774946

Sharkyrsquos Bar amp Bites

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan CasinomdashWinterhaven CAmdash8777832426

Sidewinders Bar amp Grill

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Pipa Event Center

Paul AnkamdashFeb 28

Dwight YoakammdashMar 28

Talking Stick ResortmdashScottsdale AZmdash4808507777

The Showroom amp Grand Ballroom

Average White BandmdashFeb 7

Legends In ConcertmdashFeb 19-23

George Thorogood amp The DestroyersmdashMar 1

Twin Arrows Navajo CasinomdashFlagstaff AZmdash8559468946

Featuring a variety of local regional amp headlining acts Call for info

Vee Quiva CasinomdashLaveen AZmdash8009464452

VQ Live

Featuring a variety of cover bands local amp regional acts Call for info

Event Center

JoDee MessinamdashFeb 14

Little Joe y La FamiliamdashFeb 15

Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)mdashMar 15

Wild Horse Pass CasinomdashChandler AZmdash8009464452

AiRIA UnpluggedmdashLive music Fri amp Sat 4pm-2am

Encore LoungemdashFeaturing a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A TwistmdashFeaturing jazz music amp cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom

Paul AnkamdashFeb 14

The TemptationsmdashFeb 15-16

Rodney AtkinsmdashFeb 21

Vietnamese Lunar New Year ConcertDancemdashFeb 22

Yavapai CasinomdashPrescott AZmdash8007568744

Yavapai Cantina

Karaoke with Cruisinrsquo SusanmdashFr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm Verify all details amp age restrictions (generally 21 amp over) for each event Venues times dates amp ticket

information are subject to change Photosimages copyright of the individual artist(s) photographer(s)

or venue(s) All Rights Reserved We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

VIP players can participate In short Casino

Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

possible Thatrsquos certainly not a bad thing if

yoursquore thinking you want to participate in

after-hours bingo

Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

tained (what I believe to be) its most special

elementmdashits atmosphere The callers are just

as friendly as I remember The floor workers

are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

If you are like me and havenrsquot been in a

while trust me when I say yoursquore missing

out L8 Nite Bingo was always a blast but

now I can honestly say itrsquos better than ever

Visit casinoarizonacom for info on Casino

Arizonarsquos Bingo or call 4808507777 $

Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II

bullMusic DirectorOn-Air Host (3-7pm) for

KNRJ-FM 1011 The Beat

bullResident DJVJ for KTVK-3TV Friday 10am

bullHost of REDY Set Radio

bullOfficial Bum Squad DJ

bullDJ Vatican Member

bullFor more information on Ramses Ja visit his

website at ramsesjacom

L8 Nite Bingo Casino Arizona with host Corina

Corina DJing at KOOL 945 FM

Corina Hosting at L8 Nite Bingo

Corina amp DJ Kenji at Casino Arizonarsquos

L8 Nite Bingo Theme Nights

HOT DEALS Giveaways

42 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

3 Great Ways To Win

The packages are valid for any of the Renaissance Festivalrsquos

dates February 8-9 15-17 22-23 March 1-2 8-9 15-16 22-23

and 29-30 Itrsquos our way of saying ldquothank yourdquo for being the best

fans and readers we can ask for Itrsquos easy to register for this

giveaway Just ldquoLikerdquo our Facebook page at facebookcom

ArizonaGamingGuide and put a post on our page telling us

what your favorite section is in the magazine (or sections) Each

week wersquoll randomly select winners from all of the posts

By joining our community on Facebook yoursquoll be the first to

learn about new game installs casino events giveaways and

upcoming articles opportunities to be featured in the magazine

Ask The Experts Magazine Giveaway

January 1 through December 31 2014

Monthly Drawings

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 our ldquoPlayers Talkrdquo section of an

upcoming issue If your question is chosen for print we will

send you a $25 gas card

Mail your questions to Arizona Gaming Guide PO BOX 20636

Mesa AZ 85277 or E-Mail to editor azgamingguidecom

Please make sure to include your full name and mailing address

with all correspondences

(Complete rules for both giveaways available at azgamingguidecom)

o date we have given away well over $10000 in prizes

through the magazine our Facebook page and our web-

site and wersquore not going to stop now Past prizes have

included cash gift cards gas cards free play concert tickets

hotel stays and more You could be our next winner

Break Away From The Big City Website Giveaway

January 1 through December 31 2014

Monthly Drawings

Apache Gold Casino Resort is giving away two free nights for

two people $50 in free play per person and dinner for two at

the buffet They are presenting us with this prize package

(valued at over $300) every month for the rest of 2014 You can

register for the lsquoBreak Away From The Big Cityrsquo Giveaway at

azgamingguidecom And wersquove made it easy for youmdashall you

have to do is register once If you have registered in the past

and havenrsquot won yet dont worry You are still registered and

eligible to win every month Make sure to sign up now so you

can win a getaway courtesy of the Arizona Gaming Guide and

Apache Gold

Congratulations to our past winners of the lsquoBreak Away From

The Big Cityrsquo Giveaway

Sava S (Mesa) Kimberly D (Chino Valley) Sara H (Gilbert)

Patrick P (Clifton) Donielle C (Phoenix) Gina L (Phoenix)

and Mary Z (Safford)

Renaissance Tickets Facebook Giveaway

February 1 through February 28

Weekly Drawings

We are giving away 20 sets of four Renaissance Festival adult

admissions and a VIP parking pass every week (valued at $100)

T

44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

L I X R S L I T H N L U R U

L L H C A E P N D K G A L O

D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

L N V R D U S E E L A H O R

I C O E T N B H S F A C I I

S U P M R S T K C P R V E E

I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

City Phone Slots Hig

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imit

Are

a

Bin

go

Casino Liv

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eno

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ker

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Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4AM Sunday to 4AM Monday

RV

Par

k

Go

lf

Location Sp

a

Arc

ade

01 Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy 70 5 mi E of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 619 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02 BlueWater Resort amp Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 523 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03 Buckyrsquos Casino 1500 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 309 Y Y Y

04 Casino Arizona 101 amp McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 919 Y Y Y

05 Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 1085 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298

07 Cliff Castle Casino amp Hotel I-17 Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y

08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

09 Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S Nogales Hwy Tucson 866-332-9467 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

10 Desert Diamond Casino II I-19 Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 685 Y

11 Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy 86 Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 55

12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

24 Yavapai Casino 1505 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 244 Y

azgamingguidecom facebookcomArizonaGamingGuide

For information on the casinos amp much more

scan our QR codes with your smartphone

Sudoku Solution

2 4 3

9 8 1

5 7 6

7 5 9

2 6 3

1 8 4

1 6 8

7 5 4

3 9 2

8 9 4

6 3 2

7 1 5

3 7 5

8 9 1

4 2 6

2 1 6

5 4 7

9 8 3

4 5 9

3 6 8

1 2 7

6 3 7

5 1 2

9 4 8

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4 7 9

6 3 5

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E V O L D Y D N A C

E A S E R O M A N C E

T T C G A R R O W N

P E Y A O I T F I G H T N

L I R S L I T U R U

L L H A E P L N D G A O

D O O S S U C L E E R S E S

N V R D U S O E E L A H R

C O E T N B I H S F A C I

U M R S T E K C V E

P A S I O F

I I R R

D F S D

Page 29: Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - February 2014 - 06:02

40 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

CASINO NIGHTLIFE

By Ramses Ja

bout a year ago I had the great pleas-

ure of helping Casino Arizona launch

their brand-new bingo hall My partner at

the time was my professional colleague-

turned-lifelong friend Corina from KOOL

945 FM (weekdays 6-10pm) She held the

host post while I blessed the crowd from the

turntables It was a very exciting time for

both of us as well as the casino staff and the

players Ultimately I was called to lend my

DJing services to other venues offered under

the Casino Arizona umbrella but I will al-

ways hold a special place in my heart for L8

Nite Bingo I decided to check up on the

action after one year in full swing to find out

what the party is like these days

I made my way out to the bingo hall (which

is still just as impressive as ever) and noticed

there were a few changes made One of the

most noticeable was the bar Gone are the

days when a visit to the bar meant walking

out of the bingo hall onto the gaming floor

They have ensured that this bingo hall is a

one-stop-shop There is also a cash grab box

which I later learned replaced the Hi-Low

game we used to play Instead of playing Hi-

Low winners get a chance to reach and grab

for $1000 as it is blown around them What-

ever they can get their hands on they keep

Itrsquos truly an exciting event to watch In fact I

wish I could have a go in there

When Corina finally took the time to catch

her breath (she really

puts her all into host-

ing) she told me they

have started incorpo-

rating theme nights

into the fold She

described how much

fun they had on 70s

night described her

sexy outfit at the

White-Out night and

just how insane Hal-

A loween wasmdashsomething I really wish I had-

nrsquot missed

She also explained The Birthday Game to

me Itrsquos basically another way for the casino

to give prizes away to players on their birth-

day Simple Also she broke down how far

the casino goes to make the VIP card holders

feel special There are added trivia questions

asked throughout the night in which only

VIP players can participate In short Casino

Arizona wants as many winners to leave as

possible Thatrsquos certainly not a bad thing if

yoursquore thinking you want to participate in

after-hours bingo

Ultimately while there are more games

prizes and winners L8 Nite Bingo has re-

tained (what I believe to be) its most special

elementmdashits atmosphere The callers are just

as friendly as I remember The floor workers

are really enthusiastic with the winners

Corina makes sure to visit every group and

welcome everyone personally The experi-

ence really feels like being a part of some-

thing special I must say that I miss it

If you are like me and havenrsquot been in a

while trust me when I say yoursquore missing

out L8 Nite Bingo was always a blast but

now I can honestly say itrsquos better than ever

Visit casinoarizonacom for info on Casino

Arizonarsquos Bingo or call 4808507777 $

Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II

bullMusic DirectorOn-Air Host (3-7pm) for

KNRJ-FM 1011 The Beat

bullResident DJVJ for KTVK-3TV Friday 10am

bullHost of REDY Set Radio

bullOfficial Bum Squad DJ

bullDJ Vatican Member

bullFor more information on Ramses Ja visit his

website at ramsesjacom

L8 Nite Bingo Casino Arizona with host Corina

Corina DJing at KOOL 945 FM

Corina Hosting at L8 Nite Bingo

Corina amp DJ Kenji at Casino Arizonarsquos

L8 Nite Bingo Theme Nights

HOT DEALS Giveaways

42 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

3 Great Ways To Win

The packages are valid for any of the Renaissance Festivalrsquos

dates February 8-9 15-17 22-23 March 1-2 8-9 15-16 22-23

and 29-30 Itrsquos our way of saying ldquothank yourdquo for being the best

fans and readers we can ask for Itrsquos easy to register for this

giveaway Just ldquoLikerdquo our Facebook page at facebookcom

ArizonaGamingGuide and put a post on our page telling us

what your favorite section is in the magazine (or sections) Each

week wersquoll randomly select winners from all of the posts

By joining our community on Facebook yoursquoll be the first to

learn about new game installs casino events giveaways and

upcoming articles opportunities to be featured in the magazine

Ask The Experts Magazine Giveaway

January 1 through December 31 2014

Monthly Drawings

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 our ldquoPlayers Talkrdquo section of an

upcoming issue If your question is chosen for print we will

send you a $25 gas card

Mail your questions to Arizona Gaming Guide PO BOX 20636

Mesa AZ 85277 or E-Mail to editor azgamingguidecom

Please make sure to include your full name and mailing address

with all correspondences

(Complete rules for both giveaways available at azgamingguidecom)

o date we have given away well over $10000 in prizes

through the magazine our Facebook page and our web-

site and wersquore not going to stop now Past prizes have

included cash gift cards gas cards free play concert tickets

hotel stays and more You could be our next winner

Break Away From The Big City Website Giveaway

January 1 through December 31 2014

Monthly Drawings

Apache Gold Casino Resort is giving away two free nights for

two people $50 in free play per person and dinner for two at

the buffet They are presenting us with this prize package

(valued at over $300) every month for the rest of 2014 You can

register for the lsquoBreak Away From The Big Cityrsquo Giveaway at

azgamingguidecom And wersquove made it easy for youmdashall you

have to do is register once If you have registered in the past

and havenrsquot won yet dont worry You are still registered and

eligible to win every month Make sure to sign up now so you

can win a getaway courtesy of the Arizona Gaming Guide and

Apache Gold

Congratulations to our past winners of the lsquoBreak Away From

The Big Cityrsquo Giveaway

Sava S (Mesa) Kimberly D (Chino Valley) Sara H (Gilbert)

Patrick P (Clifton) Donielle C (Phoenix) Gina L (Phoenix)

and Mary Z (Safford)

Renaissance Tickets Facebook Giveaway

February 1 through February 28

Weekly Drawings

We are giving away 20 sets of four Renaissance Festival adult

admissions and a VIP parking pass every week (valued at $100)

T

44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

L I X R S L I T H N L U R U

L L H C A E P N D K G A L O

D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

L N V R D U S E E L A H O R

I C O E T N B H S F A C I I

S U P M R S T K C P R V E E

I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

City Phone Slots Hig

h L

imit

Are

a

Bin

go

Casino Liv

e K

eno

Tab

le G

ames

Po

ker

Ro

om

Ho

tel

Sm

ok

e-F

ree

Are

a

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4AM Sunday to 4AM Monday

RV

Par

k

Go

lf

Location Sp

a

Arc

ade

01 Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy 70 5 mi E of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 619 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02 BlueWater Resort amp Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 523 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03 Buckyrsquos Casino 1500 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 309 Y Y Y

04 Casino Arizona 101 amp McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 919 Y Y Y

05 Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 1085 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298

07 Cliff Castle Casino amp Hotel I-17 Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y

08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

09 Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S Nogales Hwy Tucson 866-332-9467 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

10 Desert Diamond Casino II I-19 Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 685 Y

11 Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy 86 Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 55

12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

24 Yavapai Casino 1505 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 244 Y

azgamingguidecom facebookcomArizonaGamingGuide

For information on the casinos amp much more

scan our QR codes with your smartphone

Sudoku Solution

2 4 3

9 8 1

5 7 6

7 5 9

2 6 3

1 8 4

1 6 8

7 5 4

3 9 2

8 9 4

6 3 2

7 1 5

3 7 5

8 9 1

4 2 6

2 1 6

5 4 7

9 8 3

4 5 9

3 6 8

1 2 7

6 3 7

5 1 2

9 4 8

8 2 1

4 7 9

6 3 5

Word Search Solution

S R E W L F R O S E S O

E V O L D Y D N A C

E A S E R O M A N C E

T T C G A R R O W N

P E Y A O I T F I G H T N

L I R S L I T U R U

L L H A E P L N D G A O

D O O S S U C L E E R S E S

N V R D U S O E E L A H R

C O E T N B I H S F A C I

U M R S T E K C V E

P A S I O F

I I R R

D F S D

Page 30: Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - February 2014 - 06:02

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42 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

L I X R S L I T H N L U R U

L L H C A E P N D K G A L O

D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

L N V R D U S E E L A H O R

I C O E T N B H S F A C I I

S U P M R S T K C P R V E E

I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

City Phone Slots Hig

h L

imit

Are

a

Bin

go

Casino Liv

e K

eno

Tab

le G

ames

Po

ker

Ro

om

Ho

tel

Sm

ok

e-F

ree

Are

a

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4AM Sunday to 4AM Monday

RV

Par

k

Go

lf

Location Sp

a

Arc

ade

01 Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy 70 5 mi E of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 619 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02 BlueWater Resort amp Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 523 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03 Buckyrsquos Casino 1500 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 309 Y Y Y

04 Casino Arizona 101 amp McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 919 Y Y Y

05 Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 1085 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298

07 Cliff Castle Casino amp Hotel I-17 Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y

08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

09 Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S Nogales Hwy Tucson 866-332-9467 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

10 Desert Diamond Casino II I-19 Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 685 Y

11 Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy 86 Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 55

12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

24 Yavapai Casino 1505 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 244 Y

azgamingguidecom facebookcomArizonaGamingGuide

For information on the casinos amp much more

scan our QR codes with your smartphone

Sudoku Solution

2 4 3

9 8 1

5 7 6

7 5 9

2 6 3

1 8 4

1 6 8

7 5 4

3 9 2

8 9 4

6 3 2

7 1 5

3 7 5

8 9 1

4 2 6

2 1 6

5 4 7

9 8 3

4 5 9

3 6 8

1 2 7

6 3 7

5 1 2

9 4 8

8 2 1

4 7 9

6 3 5

Word Search Solution

S R E W L F R O S E S O

E V O L D Y D N A C

E A S E R O M A N C E

T T C G A R R O W N

P E Y A O I T F I G H T N

L I R S L I T U R U

L L H A E P L N D G A O

D O O S S U C L E E R S E S

N V R D U S O E E L A H R

C O E T N B I H S F A C I

U M R S T E K C V E

P A S I O F

I I R R

D F S D

Page 31: Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - February 2014 - 06:02

44 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su We Th at Noon Fr amp Sa at

7pm 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No No No

BlueWater Mo-We 430pm Su at 1130am 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 630pm

Daily Matinees at 1230pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr amp Sa

Doors at 10pm Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon 130 215 630 amp

715pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm

Cocopah Daily at 130 amp 630pm 350 Yes Yes No

Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 130 2 6 630 amp 7pm 270 No Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa amp Su at 645am We-Mo at

9am Daily at 1230 amp 630pm 1275

Yes (2 sections enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr amp Sa at 1210am

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule

Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin We-Su at 1130am 230 330

and 630pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte

Sa amp Su at 10am Noon 345

530pm Daily at Noon amp

630pm

750 Yes Yes BAD Bingo 2 Fr at 1130pm amp

BAD Bingo Sa at 1130pm

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon

Tu amp Th at 630pm 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1130am amp 130pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

amp Other Special Dates

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon amp 630pm 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday

CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

Special Sessions

Friday February 14 is Valentinersquos Day There will be a $500 Must

Go Special during the 6pm session with free daubers while they

last Monday February 17 is Presidentrsquos Day There will be a

$500 Must Go Special during the 6pm session On Saturday Feb-

ruary 22 the hall hosts Kozmic Bingo at 10pm The packs cost $10 for

a Paper Buy-In $17 Electronic and $27 for the Kozmic Special

The music is courtesy of $DJ MONEY$

Regular Sessions

Su-Sa 1130am Mini Session ($8 paper $17 electronic $50 payouts)

130pm Matinee Session ($10 paper $17 electronic $22 man-

agerrsquos special $75 payouts $100 specials) Sa 6pm (3x points

$13 paper $22 electronic $125 payouts $175 specials) Mo 6pm

All U Can Daub (paper only $100 payouts $150$175$200 spe-

cials $15 paper receive up to two extra 6-ons free $7 specialsmdash

save $2) TuampFr 6pm Ladies Night (2X points ladies who bin-

go alone in main games get double payouts not valid on hot

ball or specials) We 6pm $25 Buy-In (all 10 main games pay

$200 and $150 specials) Th 6pm No Split Bingo If you are tired

of sharing your bingo winnings this is your night Every win-

ner will receive $100 each during main games For more info

call 8007774946 or visit paradise-casinoscom $

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

L I X R S L I T H N L U R U

L L H C A E P N D K G A L O

D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

L N V R D U S E E L A H O R

I C O E T N B H S F A C I I

S U P M R S T K C P R V E E

I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4AM Sunday to 4AM Monday

RV

Par

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Location Sp

a

Arc

ade

01 Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy 70 5 mi E of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 619 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02 BlueWater Resort amp Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 523 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03 Buckyrsquos Casino 1500 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 309 Y Y Y

04 Casino Arizona 101 amp McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 919 Y Y Y

05 Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 1085 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298

07 Cliff Castle Casino amp Hotel I-17 Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y

08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

09 Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S Nogales Hwy Tucson 866-332-9467 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

10 Desert Diamond Casino II I-19 Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 685 Y

11 Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy 86 Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 55

12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

24 Yavapai Casino 1505 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 244 Y

azgamingguidecom facebookcomArizonaGamingGuide

For information on the casinos amp much more

scan our QR codes with your smartphone

Sudoku Solution

2 4 3

9 8 1

5 7 6

7 5 9

2 6 3

1 8 4

1 6 8

7 5 4

3 9 2

8 9 4

6 3 2

7 1 5

3 7 5

8 9 1

4 2 6

2 1 6

5 4 7

9 8 3

4 5 9

3 6 8

1 2 7

6 3 7

5 1 2

9 4 8

8 2 1

4 7 9

6 3 5

Word Search Solution

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E V O L D Y D N A C

E A S E R O M A N C E

T T C G A R R O W N

P E Y A O I T F I G H T N

L I R S L I T U R U

L L H A E P L N D G A O

D O O S S U C L E E R S E S

N V R D U S O E E L A H R

C O E T N B I H S F A C I

U M R S T E K C V E

P A S I O F

I I R R

D F S D

Page 32: Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - February 2014 - 06:02

46 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

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 50)

8

9

3

6 8

5 4

6

1

3

4 2 6

5 7

4 9

3

1 7

6

8

8 2

9

WORD SEARCH

In honor of Valentinersquos Day find

ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE COUPLES CUPID

DATE DIAMOND FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS

FRIENDSHIP GIFT HEART HUGS KISSES LOVE LOVERS

ROMANCE ROSES STROLL SUITORS VALENTINE

Words appear in any direction (Solution on page 50)

E H S R E W L R O S E S F O

E V O L D D E Y D N A C A E

B N E A S E W R O M A N C E

Q F T T C G H A R R O W H N

P E Y L A O I F I G H T T N

L I X R S L I T H N L U R U

L L H C A E P N D K G A L O

D O O S S U C E E R S E L S

L N V R D U S E E L A H O R

I C O E T N B H S F A C I I

S U P M R S T K C P R V E E

I P G P A S I F T O H K O E

H I K R S I G R V H N P R B

A D P H F F B F S G T T J D

FUN amp GAMES

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

City Phone Slots Hig

h L

imit

Are

a

Bin

go

Casino Liv

e K

eno

Tab

le G

ames

Po

ker

Ro

om

Ho

tel

Sm

ok

e-F

ree

Are

a

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4AM Sunday to 4AM Monday

RV

Par

k

Go

lf

Location Sp

a

Arc

ade

01 Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy 70 5 mi E of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 619 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02 BlueWater Resort amp Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 523 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03 Buckyrsquos Casino 1500 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 309 Y Y Y

04 Casino Arizona 101 amp McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 919 Y Y Y

05 Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 1085 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298

07 Cliff Castle Casino amp Hotel I-17 Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y

08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

09 Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S Nogales Hwy Tucson 866-332-9467 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

10 Desert Diamond Casino II I-19 Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 685 Y

11 Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy 86 Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 55

12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

24 Yavapai Casino 1505 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 244 Y

azgamingguidecom facebookcomArizonaGamingGuide

For information on the casinos amp much more

scan our QR codes with your smartphone

Sudoku Solution

2 4 3

9 8 1

5 7 6

7 5 9

2 6 3

1 8 4

1 6 8

7 5 4

3 9 2

8 9 4

6 3 2

7 1 5

3 7 5

8 9 1

4 2 6

2 1 6

5 4 7

9 8 3

4 5 9

3 6 8

1 2 7

6 3 7

5 1 2

9 4 8

8 2 1

4 7 9

6 3 5

Word Search Solution

S R E W L F R O S E S O

E V O L D Y D N A C

E A S E R O M A N C E

T T C G A R R O W N

P E Y A O I T F I G H T N

L I R S L I T U R U

L L H A E P L N D G A O

D O O S S U C L E E R S E S

N V R D U S O E E L A H R

C O E T N B I H S F A C I

U M R S T E K C V E

P A S I O F

I I R R

D F S D

Page 33: Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - February 2014 - 06:02

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about

Write me at samiazgamingguidecom

SAMIrsquoS SMACKDOWN

48 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

By Sami Becker

I Canrsquot Hear The Slot Sounds are part of the experience

ello Sami

We get to Arizona every year (from Pennsylva-

nia) and always pick up the Arizona Gaming

Guide I like to check the Casino Directory at the back of the

magazine The problem I have with the Directory is that the

black numbers on the red location stars are near impossible to

see If you used white for the numbers they would be easier to

read Thanks

My second rant is for casinos that have new fun to play slots

(Mummy Ferris Bueller Avatar etc) but have the volume

turned way down or completely off (even if the player can ad-

just the volume) We play to have fun but playing Mummy

with no sound at all is no fun since the sound is such an inte-

gral part of the play Thanks for listening

Joe PrahmdashArizona amp Pennsylvania

Casino Directory

Joe thank you very much for your suggestion We take time to

produce our magazine every month and work together with our

graphic artists to ensure articles and other information is pre-

sented in an attractive manner that is also easy to read When

we originally designed the Arizona casino map we discussed

several color options for the map the stars and the type This

month the type on the stars is in white thanks to your sugges-

tion Please let us know what you think

Sound Volume On Slots

Joe I completely agree with your rant on the sound being

turned way down or off on slots The sounds are very much a

part of the game and as you mention certain types of slots are

boring without the sound

The design teams at the slot manufacturers put in a great deal of

time when working on a new game and they also pay close

attention to what sounds are played during what parts of game

play This is especially true when a slot machine uses a licensed

title or brand like Mummy Ferris Bueller or Avatar When design-

ing those games slot manufacturers pay even closer attention to

the sound as the licensee (the people owning Avatar for exam-

ple) will want to know how the music associated with the li-

censed name is implemented into the slot machinersquos game play

For many years the sounds used for slot machines were very

limited and not very sophisticated This was mainly for techno-

logical reasons a desire to keep costs down and to a certain

H extent not focusing on the complete entertainment experience

of the playermdashwhich we all know definitely includes the sound

Furthermore until sound became more of an accepted primary

design element for slot manufacturers rather than an after-

thought the only way to control the sound was for a slot techni-

cian to set volume levels by accessing the service menu and

making the appropriate adjustments

Recently the control of the volume is more and more in the

hands of the players Onscreen buttons allow players to adjust

the volume on their own However the master volume is still

controlled by the casino in the service menu

That means you as a customer can always ask to have a slot

attendant adjust the master volume within the game I strongly

recommend you do this if a slotrsquos volume is not to your liking

whether it is too loud or too soft If a slot attendant wonrsquot make

the adjustment ask to speak to a supervisor or a playerrsquos club

representative If the casino has any interest in customer service

at all theyrsquoll listen to you If they donrsquot perhaps you need to

find a casino with a heightened awareness of customer satisfac-

tion

Now when a slot is first installed the casino employees may

not give a lot of thought to the sound levels and just randomly

set them or leave the sound off as that may be a default setting

from the manufacturer In particular if the employees install the

games at the casino during a quiet time their perception of loud

and soft will certainly be altered So donrsquot be afraid to ask to

change the sound

Honestly I wish all the slot manufacturers would make sure

there is a volume adjustment button available to the player at all

times on all games As it stands not all of the slot manufacturers

do this Furthermore they should include ldquomuterdquo as an availa-

ble option on the sound adjustment Why put a mute button on

a slot you ask Let me be frank some slots have really terrible

sound design Plus sound and music truly is a matter of person-

al taste One patron might like to play a slot and listen to cats

meowing at each press of the spin button or whenever a certain

symbol lands onscreen However other people might avoid a

slot all because of the sound design $

CASINO DIRECTORY

50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom

City Phone Slots Hig

h L

imit

Are

a

Bin

go

Casino Liv

e K

eno

Tab

le G

ames

Po

ker

Ro

om

Ho

tel

Sm

ok

e-F

ree

Are

a

Sources Arizona Department of GamingmdashCurrent Tribal Gaming Status as of 010114 amp direct inquiries by press time We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information

Contact editorazgamingguidecom to make updates Cocopah Resort Casino offers ldquoSmoke-Free Sundaysrdquo which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4AM Sunday to 4AM Monday

RV

Par

k

Go

lf

Location Sp

a

Arc

ade

01 Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy 70 5 mi E of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 619 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02 BlueWater Resort amp Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 523 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03 Buckyrsquos Casino 1500 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 309 Y Y Y

04 Casino Arizona 101 amp McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 919 Y Y Y

05 Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 1085 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298

07 Cliff Castle Casino amp Hotel I-17 Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y

08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

09 Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S Nogales Hwy Tucson 866-332-9467 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

10 Desert Diamond Casino II I-19 Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 685 Y

11 Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy 86 Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 55

12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

24 Yavapai Casino 1505 E Hwy 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 244 Y

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12 Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 amp Ft McDowell Rd Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13 Harrahrsquos Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480-802-5000 1089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 838 Y Y Y Y

15 Lone Butte Casino 1077 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 800-946-4452 786 Y Y Y Y

16 Mazatzal Hotel amp Casino Hwy 87 14 mi S of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17 Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

18 Quechan Casino I-8 Exit 166 Winterhaven CA 877-783-2426 1000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

19 Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247

20 Talking Stick Resort 101 amp Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 744 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y

22 Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y

23 Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler 800-946-4452 950 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

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