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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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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
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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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aquariuscasinoresortcom
1250+ slots no smoking slot area
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8004300721
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1000+ slots bingo blackjack table
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keno racesports book KidsQuest
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8774600777
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750+ slots blackjack table games
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racesports book Build your own
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8002273849
riversideresortcom
1300+ slots no smoking slot area
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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
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900+ slots no smoking slot area
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live keno racesports book
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1000+ slots blackjack table games
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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
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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
fans and readers we can ask for Itrsquos easy to register for this
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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
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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
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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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
RV
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Location Sp
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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
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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-
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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
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Chris Houmlft
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Arizona Department of Gaming
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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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aquariuscasinoresortcom
1250+ slots no smoking slot area
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8774600777
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750+ slots blackjack table games
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8002273849
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1300+ slots no smoking slot area
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8006343469
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490 slots blackjack table games
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8004478700
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900+ slots no smoking slot area
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8002436846
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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
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Other Hold Win Amount Dollars
Loose Sports Pools 458 Slots 287 mil
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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
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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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two people $50 in free play per person and dinner for two at
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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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9 8 1
5 7 6
7 5 9
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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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2 1 6
5 4 7
9 8 3
4 5 9
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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
$5 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
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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1300+ slots no smoking slot area
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900+ slots no smoking slot area
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1000+ slots blackjack table games
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8777877256
river-palmscom
550+ slots bingo blackjack table
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Donrsquot miss the view of the river from
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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
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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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
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
k
Go
lf
Location Sp
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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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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
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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 $
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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-
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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
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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
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Every Sunday in March through April 20 Harrahrsquos Laughlin
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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
HOT DEALS Giveaways
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
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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
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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
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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
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D F S D
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
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800662LUCK
aquariuscasinoresortcom
1250+ slots no smoking slot area
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games roulette craps keno race
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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-
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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
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1000+ slots blackjack table games
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book Sign up for the playerrsquos club
and spin for free play
Edgewater Hotel Casino
8006774837
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We are not responsible for incorrect missing or outdated information To inform us of
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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
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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
RV
Par
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lf
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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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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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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
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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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aquariuscasinoresortcom
1250+ slots no smoking slot area
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keno racesports book KidsQuest
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8774600777
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750+ slots blackjack table games
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8002273849
riversideresortcom
1300+ slots no smoking slot area
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8006343469
pioneerlaughlincom
490 slots blackjack table games
craps roulette sports book Make
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8004478700
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900+ slots no smoking slot area
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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
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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
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
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
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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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two people $50 in free play per person and dinner for two at
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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
RV
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Location Sp
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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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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
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8002436846
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1000+ slots blackjack table games
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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
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Donrsquot miss the view of the river from
Dennyrsquos
Slots Hold Tables Hold
Loose Megabucks 097 Blackjack 21 1597
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Loose Sports Pools 458 Slots 287 mil
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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
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
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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
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eno
Tab
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ames
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ker
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om
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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
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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
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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aquariuscasinoresortcom
1250+ slots no smoking slot area
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keno racesports book KidsQuest
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8774600777
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750+ slots blackjack table games
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8002273849
riversideresortcom
1300+ slots no smoking slot area
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8006343469
pioneerlaughlincom
490 slots blackjack table games
craps roulette sports book Make
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8004478700
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900+ slots no smoking slot area
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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
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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
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
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
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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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two people $50 in free play per person and dinner for two at
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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
RV
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Location Sp
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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
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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
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800662LUCK
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1250+ slots no smoking slot area
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Colorado Belle Hotel Casino
8774600777
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8004478700
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900+ slots no smoking slot area
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Tropicana Laughlin
8002436846
tropicanaxcom
1000+ slots blackjack table games
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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
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Loose Sports Pools 458 Slots 287 mil
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Laughlinrsquos Gaming Statistics November 2013
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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
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
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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
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Weekly Drawings
We are giving away 20 sets of four Renaissance Festival adult
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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-
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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
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1000+ slots blackjack table games
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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C O E T N B I H S F A C I
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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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aquariuscasinoresortcom
1250+ slots no smoking slot area
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8774600777
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750+ slots blackjack table games
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8002273849
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1300+ slots no smoking slot area
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8006343469
pioneerlaughlincom
490 slots blackjack table games
craps roulette sports book Make
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8004478700
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900+ slots no smoking slot area
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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
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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
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
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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
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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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
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2 1 6
5 4 7
9 8 3
4 5 9
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1 2 7
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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
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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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games roulette craps racesports
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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
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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Apache Gold Casino Resort is giving away two free nights for
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Congratulations to our past winners of the lsquoBreak Away From
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and Mary Z (Safford)
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
50 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom
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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
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
professionals and slot experts Write us with your questions
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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
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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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)
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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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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
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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
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21 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40 Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1089 Y Y Y Y Y
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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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An
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
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$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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Monthly Drawings
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and Mary Z (Safford)
Renaissance Tickets Facebook Giveaway
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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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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
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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January 1 through December 31 2014
Monthly Drawings
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Congratulations to our past winners of the lsquoBreak Away From
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and Mary Z (Safford)
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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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
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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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aquariuscasinoresortcom
1250+ slots no smoking slot area
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8004300721
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1000+ slots bingo blackjack table
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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
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8002273849
riversideresortcom
1300+ slots no smoking slot area
high limit slots area bingo black-
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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
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1000+ slots blackjack table games
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8002436846
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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
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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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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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(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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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
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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
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Location Sp
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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
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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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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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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
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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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800APACHE8 or visit apache-gold-casinocom for more
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The View From The Fifteenth Tee At Apache Stronghold
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herersquos a lot going on at Harrahs Laughlin with definitely
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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
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a night of laughs
Harrahrsquos Laughlin is also
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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
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Show set for February 28 March 1 amp
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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
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Featuring a variety of live bands karaoke amp DJs
Cocopah Resort CasinomdashSomerton AZmdash8002375687
Events
Karaoke with Bling BlingmdashWe-Fr at 8pm
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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
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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
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Ask The Experts Magazine Giveaway
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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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and Mary Z (Safford)
Renaissance Tickets Facebook Giveaway
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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
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ker
Ro
om
Ho
tel
Sm
ok
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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
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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
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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1000+ slots blackjack table games
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550+ slots bingo blackjack table
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Loose Sports Pools 458 Slots 287 mil
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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
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
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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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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
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go
Casino Liv
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eno
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om
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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
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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
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
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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
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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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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
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
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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
Apache Gold Casino Resort is giving away two free nights for
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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
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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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06 Casino of the Sun 7406 S Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 298
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08 Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S Ave B Somerton 800-237-5687 504 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
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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
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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
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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
34 Arizona Gaming Guide | February 2014 | azgamingguidecom
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800662LUCK
aquariuscasinoresortcom
1250+ slots no smoking slot area
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games roulette craps keno race
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Avi Resort amp Casino
(Fort Mojave Tribe)
8004300721
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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
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8002273849
riversideresortcom
1300+ slots no smoking slot area
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8006343469
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490 slots blackjack table games
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Harrahrsquos Laughlin
8004478700
harrahslaughlincom
900+ slots no smoking slot area
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games craps roulette poker room
live keno racesports book
Golden Nugget Laughlin
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1000+ slots blackjack table games
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and spin for free play
Edgewater Hotel Casino
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publishes statistics on casino gaming activity in Nevada according to their statersquos gaming
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A negative hold percentage indicates that game overpaid during the stated month
Tropicana Laughlin
8002436846
tropicanaxcom
1000+ slots blackjack table games
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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
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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
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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
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le G
ames
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ker
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om
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ok
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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
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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
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
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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
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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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
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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
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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
RV
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Location Sp
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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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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
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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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January 1 through December 31 2014
Monthly Drawings
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Congratulations to our past winners of the lsquoBreak Away From
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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)
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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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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
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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
RV
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
City Phone Slots Hig
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imit
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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
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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
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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
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
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E V O L D Y D N A C
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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
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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
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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
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)
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
RV
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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
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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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7 1 5
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2 1 6
5 4 7
9 8 3
4 5 9
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1 2 7
6 3 7
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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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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
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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
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and Mary Z (Safford)
Renaissance Tickets Facebook Giveaway
February 1 through February 28
Weekly Drawings
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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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imit
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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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lf
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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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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
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D F S D
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
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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
Apache Gold Casino Resort is giving away two free nights for
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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
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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
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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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
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
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D F S D
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
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
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
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
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Do you have a question for our staff of casino gaming industry
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two people $50 in free play per person and dinner for two at
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Renaissance Tickets Facebook Giveaway
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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
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
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
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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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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