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04 EDITOR’S NOTE

06 PLAYERS TALK

10 TABLE GAMES

14 NEW SLOTS

18 ARIZONA LOTTERY

20 DINING

22 WINNING WAYS

24 FEATURE STORY

26 TRIBAL NEWS

30 GAMING NEWS

33 LAUGHLIN, NEVADA

36 CASINO NIGHTLIFE

38 CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

40 CASINO BINGO

42 SAMI’S SMACKDOWN

43 FUN FACTS

44 FUN & GAMES

46 CASINO DIRECTORY

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recently ran into a friend of mine who wanted to catch up about a few things

when she launched into her latest casino story. This time the subject was free

play, but it wasn’t about what you’re thinking and what I was thinking too at

the time—it had nothing to do with the amount of free play or lack thereof. She

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amount is. She had such a poor opinion after several repeated bad experiences

with recent free play offers that she was ready to swear off free play for good.

“They can keep it for all I care” she proclaimed to me! Based on the e-mails we

receive, many of our readers feel the same way. But, I strongly encouraged my

friend, as I do all of our readers, to look at free play in a different and more posi-

tive light. Free play is one way a casino rewards you for your loyalty. Take their

gift as a sign that this is an opportunity for luck and good fortune to visit you.

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plenty of tips for you to incorporate into casino visits, and much more! Please visit

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PLAYERS TALK


Q: I know why none of the casinos offer Roulette, Craps, or

Baccarat here in Arizona. It’s because they know they can’t

make as much money off those games and I don’t think that

it’s fair. I don’t care because I will still drive all the way to Las

Vegas and play them there. I just want to say that it’s sneaky

of them not to offer those games. It’s nothing but slots and

Blackjack here in Arizona for a reason—that’s where all the

money is—am I right?

Ted Duval—Tucson

A: Ted, I’m sorry but I must say that you are not correct with

regards to this particular situation. Table games such as Craps

and Roulette are not offered in any Arizona casinos because the

Arizona Tribal State Gaming Compact of 2002 doesn’t allow

them! Offering these types of games at Arizona’s tribal casinos

would require reopening the voter-approved Compact.

I must also say that you are under the misconception that the

casinos lose money on table games which couldn’t be further

from the truth. In fact, casinos make more money on the table

games you mention than they do from slots! This is, under-

standably, difficult to believe. However, to illustrate my point, I

have pulled some data from the Nevada Table Games Hold

Percentages which is publicly available information.

The “Hold Percentage (HP),” which is the portion of money

gambled that the casino retains, has a huge impact on casino

revenues. The chief table games offered in Nevada casinos

(Twenty-One, Craps, Roulette, and Baccarat) are quite favorable

for the house. Since these are games of chance, obviously their

exact HP can vary. Examining monthly HP values for the period

beginning January 2004 through February 2015 for four table

games was rather astonishing! The maximum monthly HP for

Twenty-One was 14.41%, for Craps it was 17.56%, for Roulette it

was 25.70% and for Baccarat 19.53%. Averaging the HP across

all the months between 2004 and 2015 produced the following

numbers: for Twenty-One it was 11.69%, for Craps it was

13.08%, for Roulette it was 19.11% and for Baccarat 12.02%.

Although Arizona regulations state that payback percentages

for video slot machines can be set as low as 85%, most slot

games, on average, are produced and sold to casinos at an 88%

payback (which means a 12% hold for the casino). Average slot

HP during the same period of time never went over 12%. In fact,

figures across the months hovered around 7-10%. This is quite a

huge difference compared to these table games, in particular

Roulette figures that seem to hover around 20% HP!

Trust me when I say, Arizona casinos would welcome any and

all of these tables games for the increased revenue. However,

the Tribes and the State have to renegotiate their current agree-

ments to include these games. Will they arrive here eventually?

Perhaps. After all, they are internationally recognized casino

games that are very popular, but if and when that will be is any-

body’s bet.

Q: In your Arizona Gaming Guide it shows Casino Arizona as

having a smoke-free area. This is incorrect. We were there

Sunday, March 22 and there is absolutely NO non-smoking

areas or rooms. We asked a guard and he said no, it is smok-

ing only. We don’t understand why casinos insist on catering

to smokers. It is a filthy, unhealthy, stinky habit. Why can’t

non-smokers be given a room of their own?

Nancy Jean Konz—Phoenix, Arizona

A: Nancy, thank you for bringing this to our attention and

please accept our sincerest apologies for the inaccuracy. I was

very disappointed to learn about this oversight in our publica-

tion, because my team and I work very hard to produce a high

quality magazine that is free of errors.

There are many people who feel the same way you do about the

smoke at the casinos. On May 1, 2007, the Smoke-Free Arizona

Act (Proposition 201) went into effect banning smoking in all

enclosed workplaces and within 20 feet of all entrances or exits.

Casinos and all other businesses located on Indian reservations

are exempt from this law. A few years ago, we published an

article in the magazine entitled “Should the Casinos Ban Smok-

ing.” At the time we asked ten casino employees from all across

the state of Arizona what they believed to be the approximate

percentage of smokers at their casinos. One employee respond-

ed 50% while the remaining nine casino employees maintained

that 70% to 75% of their patrons are smokers—three smokers to

every one non-smoker! Continued on page 8

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In 2006, a study conducted by a research group from the Uni-

versity of Nevada, Reno indicated that, contrary to popular be-

lief, only one out of every five (in other words 20%) of the casi-

no patrons are actually smokers. The 2010 statistics posted by

the Center for Disease Control seem to mirror the results of the

study denoting 21% of the U.S. population 18 years of age and

older are smokers. It’s interesting that what casino employees

are suggesting based on their own observations and what the

Reno study and numerous other studies are reporting are so

vastly different!

If you’d like to play in a smoke-free environment, may we sug-

gest you visit Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos in Prescott, Arizona.

Yavapai casino has a huge 2,300 square foot gaming area for

non-smokers which includes nearly 100 new slot titles as well as

some oldies but goodies we all love, its own entrance, restrooms

and a separate HVAC system to keep the fresh air continuously

circulating. Bucky’s also just recently introduced a smoke-free

area upstairs close to their café!

Q: Dear Editor: If someone hits a jackpot or does really well

on a slot machine, is it a good idea not to play that machine

for a while? I’m always disappointed when I sit down at one

of my favorite slots and notice that someone cashed out a lot

of money. I don’t know if I will just end up feeding it money

when I sit down to play. I also have another question. My

friends and I all feel the same way about this. Why is it that

when I’m doing well on a slot machine and I decide to cash

out a ticket with my wins, I never seem to do well on that ma-

chine after I’ve cashed out. Does cashing out a ticket somehow

reset a machine? It always seems I take a machine that’s on a

hot streak and turn it cold that way. I love your Players Talk

section and I would be so excited to see my questions in the

magazine, but even if you don’t choose to print mine would

you please, please answer them? My friends and I are so curi-

ous! Thanks so much! Keep up the good work.

Mary Hartman—Queen Creek

A: Mary, every spin on a slot machine is independent of the

spin before and completely random. There is no sequence to the

wins on a slot machine. Hence, your probability of hitting a

jackpot on one spin is the exact same probability of you hitting

the jackpot on the next spin. In fact, one of my team members

hit back-to-back four deuces on a video poker game. And, all of

us have had several jackpots (with taxable hand pays) on the

same day on the same machine. Think about it this way: Let’s

say you have a bag filled with various colored balls represent-

ing winning and non-winning combinations on a slot machine

and the bag contains one red ball which is a jackpot win. If

somebody sitting at a slot reaches into a bag and grabs the red

ball out of the bag, this person will hit the jackpot on that ma-

chine (this is essentially how a random number generator works

in a slot—at the moment the spin button is pressed, a result is

determined and displayed on the screen). Now, imagine that

person leaves and you sit down to play the same game. Who’s

to say that if you reach in to grab a ball that you won’t grab the

exact same red ball and get the jackpot? Therefore, you should

never, ever avoid playing your favorite slot game because some-

one has just hit a jackpot or cashed out a large sum of money.

Your luck is entirely your own and it’s based on when you press

the spin button and what combination the random number gen-

erator will obtain at that instant in time. Additionally, hopefully

you now understand that it’s also not correct to believe that a

machine is “due” because it hasn’t hit a jackpot for a while.

Furthermore, don’t ever pay attention to what the meters say as

to how much was cashed out. Many people move from one ma-

chine to the next with a ticket in hand, so the dollar amount

reflected on the meter may not even mean it was won on that

game! Just recently, I personally watched a lady put a $500 tick-

et into a slot, lose $50, cash out and leave. The machine said

“Paid $450!” Totally erroneous! She won nothing on that game!

You also have no way of knowing if someone just consolidated

a bunch of tickets from various machines and then just pressed

the cash out button!

To answer your second question, cashing out a ticket does not

reset a slot. In actuality, a machine resets itself each time a play-

er presses the spin button. Due to slot machine regulations each

game is required to be independent of the game before. You

mention that you feel you “take a machine that’s on a hot streak

and turn it cold” when you cash out. There’s not a slot player

out there that hasn’t felt the way you have at some point! I truly

believe that there is intuition at play. When a slot player decides

to cash out, there are feelings involved that are telling you the

machine is “done” and that you’d better collect at that moment.

Putting any amount of money into a slot to “test” it or continue

playing is going against your own gut instincts!

Thank you for the kind remarks about our magazine. We appre-

ciate you, and all of our fans, for your continued support of our

publication. Good luck!

Q: Thanks for a good read. I want to know what happens if a

progressive is taken off the floor … where does the money in

the progressives go?

Jose Rivera—Peoria, Arizona

A: Jose, this is a popular question amongst our readers. Any

player contribution towards a progressive has to be returned to

the players in some way. In-house progressives can just be dis-

tributed onto other progressive games in the casino. That’s part

of the Arizona Tribal State Gaming Compact. When a wide-area

progressive, hosted by a slot manufacturer, is pulled from the

floor new game titles just replace old titles and the progressive

values are rolled over from the old games to the new games. $

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TABLE GAMES


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 “Vegas and the Mob"—available at Amazon.

He is also the proud father of four beautiful girls.

Blackjack in Arizona is also played with continuous shufflers,

where the used cards are placed back into the mix of decks, so

the game is always ready to go. This machine is designed with

what amounts to a Ferris wheel inside that spins around, ac-

cepting cards into about three-dozen individual slots. Then a

slot of cards is pushed out into the bottom of the machine for

upcoming hands. The machine can count the number of cards,

but it can’t sort or distinguish what cards are being used.

In fact, although some players dislike the continuous shufflers,

the odds on the machine are actually better for the player than

when the cards are dealt from a shoe. This is because the ma-

chine is designed to simulate a game where virtually all cards

are available for the start of each new round, which is statistical-

ly a tiny bit better. A tiny bit, and it’s very efficient (pitter-patter,

pitter-patter). Enjoy! $

Editor’s Note: According to Arizona State Gaming Regulations,

shuffling devices in every gaming facility shall be inspected each gam-

ing day before play commences to ensure that the shoe or shuffling

device is not damaged, is operating properly and has not been compro-

mised in any manner which might affect the integrity of the Blackjack

game.

By Al Moe

ll casinos in Arizona use shuffle machines for table

games because when the new gaming laws were first

proposed 15 years ago the thinking was that removing

as many possible chances for cheating would be a good idea.

That’s also why players can’t touch their cards at blackjack, so

we live with it.

As for the use of shuffle machines, John Breeding gets most of

the credit (or scorn) for the use of modern shufflers. He read an

article in the 1980’s about Las Vegas casinos losing money to

card counters and set about inventing a reliable machine that

could be used before each hand, but there was little interest in a

single-deck shuffler, so he invented a new game, Let It Ride , to

drive demand for his shuffler. The game is still popular today.

As demand for the game and machine increased, the company

Breeding founded, Shuffle Master, started manufacturing multi-

deck machines. Today, SHFL (now part of a company called

Scientific Games which includes slot manufacturers Bally and

WMS) holds 95% of the card-shuffler market in the United

States. That market includes machines for all table games, not

just blackjack.

Most blackjack games in Arizona are dealt from a six-deck shoe.

Instead of having the dealer breakdown and shuffle the decks,

two sets of cards with different colors are used, so one set is in

the shoe being used while the other color is in the machine be-

ing shuffled. The process is efficient, which makes all the casino

managers’ little hearts go pitter-patter, because instead of the

dealer spending six-minutes out of every sixty, hand-shuffling

the decks, the machine can do the job (pitter-patter, pitter-

patter). A 10% increase in hands dealt each hour leads to a 10%

increase in profits.

Do Shuffle Machines Cheat?

There is a common fear among players that the machines are

designed to cheat, but nothing could be further from the truth.

The machines actually allow a better shuffle and thus a more

random game to be dealt. The electronic shuffling devices are

submitted to an independent testing lab for verification of a

variety of different functions. The six-deck batch shufflers can

only move the cards repeatedly between two stacks of cards to

get a good mix. They cannot manipulate the decks for cheating

purposes.

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Elena Cutting, Goodyear, purchased an

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a store. One of them was her favorite, the

Platinum Crossword. She enjoys the game

because it takes time to play.

After Elena scratched the ticket and saw

that the ticket looked to be a winner, she

checked it at least five times. She then

took it to a store and used the self-

scanner.

When Elena came to the Lottery to re-

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was real, she felt comfortable telling her

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it’s been a few years since she’s seen

them, she will use some of the money

from this win to return home for a family

visit. The rest of the money will be in-

vested. The ticket was purchased at

Fry’s, 1064 S. Sarival Ave., Goodyear.

For more information on the Arizona Lottery,

visit their website at ArizonaLottery.com. For

the winning numbers, call 480.829.7425 in

Phoenix or 520.325.9141 in Tucson. Please

call 1.800.499.3798 for all other areas in

Arizona.

$100,000 Scratchers $100,000 Scratchers

Juan Cruz-Diaz, Phoenix, purchased an

assortment of Scratchers that included

50X The Cash, a game he likes to play.

After Juan finished scratching the ticket,

he knew he had a $100,000 top prize win-

ner. Since he’d won $1,000 a year ago, he

also knew he should sign the back of the

ticket before he came to the Lottery to

redeem it.

Juan is a frequent Scratchers player. He

plays all of the price points depending

on whether or not he likes the game.

Juan is also a regular player of Powerball

and Mega Millions and uses his own set

of numbers.

Juan works as a restaurant prep cook and

doesn’t have a lot of spare time. Howev-

er, he manages to find time to play sports

as part of a men’s amateur league. Juan

also loves spectator sports.

Juan is going to use the money from his

win to pay off some bills and save the

rest. The ticket was purchased at Quik-

Trip, 8233 N. 7th St., Phoenix.

Editor’s Note: 50X The Cash is an exciting

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numbers to any of the winning numbers to

win the prize shown. Revealing multipliers of

5X, 10X, 20X, or 50X multiplies the win by

that amount! Prize amounts vary from $10

to $100,000 and the odds of winning are 1 in

3.42!

Cody Sutliff, Lake Havasu City, likes to

play Scratchers and buys them twice a

week. He recently purchased two 50X

The Cash tickets from a Lottery vending ma-

chine and scratched them in the store.

Since Cody had returned to school two

years ago to get his degree in business

administration, he decided to be practical

and use some of the money for school

and save the rest.

Brent Horner, Surprise, purchased a few

Slingo Trio Scratchers tickets. He likes the

game because it takes longer to play. In

fact, he and his wife play them for enter-

tainment. Brent scratched the ticket at

home and knew right away that it was a

$50,000 winner. He had his wife check

the ticket and finally it registered that

they were looking at a $50,000 winning

ticket. Brent buys Scratchers about once a

month, or whenever he has extra cash.

He plays Powerball and Mega Million. $

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CASINO DINING

MOTHER’S DAY DINING OPTIONS Gila River Casinos Roll Out Feasts For This Special Occasion

f you are like me, you may not have made plans yet to take

your mom out for Mother’s Day on May 10th. Well, don’t

panic yet because I do have a solution. Take mom out to

one of the three Gila River Casinos on her day and both of you

will enjoy dining on any one of several special menus prepared

by the casino. Regardless of if you pick Wild Horse Pass Hotel

& Casino, Lone Butte Casino or Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino,

you’ll be in for a treat!

WILD HORSE PASS HOTEL & CASINO

Café 24/7

Hours: Noon to 8:00 pm

Price: $13.95 per person

Guests will start with a spinach and arugula salad topped with

Applewood bacon, sliced red onions and champagne vinai-

grette. The featured entrée will consist of slow roasted pork loin,

apple streusel topping, mashed potatoes, and green bean and

mushroom casserole. For dessert, Tiramisu will complete this

delicious meal.

Shula’s Steakhouse

Hours: 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm


Guests will start with a choice of the house salad or a crisp

wedge salad. The main entrée will consist of a 6 oz. Shula Cut®

filet mignon with shrimp scampi, or a pan seared sea bass with

crustacean sauce. For dessert, guests can delight in crème brulee

topped with macerated strawberries.

LONE BUTTE CASINO

Café 24-7

Hours: 11:00 am to 8:00 pm


Guests start with a house salad with a choice of dressing. The

main entrée will include chicken marsala, risotto, and roasted

vegetables, with strawberry shortcake for dessert.

VEE QUIVA HOTEL & CASINO

Coffee Shop 24/7

Hours: 9:00 am to Noon


The featured brunch at Coffee Shop 24/7 will include their tradi-

tional breakfast items of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and

hash browns. To add to your experience, there will also be a

made-to-order omelet station, carved prime rib and ham, and

everyone’s favorite chocolate fountain with assorted desserts.

Ditka’s

Hours: 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm


You are invited to enjoy their Mother’s Day Special which will

begin with Mike’s salad, followed by your choice of either a

petite filet and crab cake, or a petite filet and scampi accompa-

nied by steamed asparagus and red mashed potatoes. For des-

sert, enjoy their raspberry cheese cake.

Personally, I think Ditka’s at Vee Quiva is my favorite from all

of the different options and you can then make the most of the

weekend by spending the night at their hotel. Bring the entire

family along and really make it a stay and play weekend for

everyone. In fact, each guest earning 100 points on their player’s

club card on May 8, 9, and 10 will walk away with a special

Mother’s Day bracelet as a gift. Plus, you can earn 5X entries on

Sunday, May 10th towards the Slot Bank Battle held on Mon-

days and Fridays.

For more information on any of the three Gila River Casinos,

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his year’s cross-country search for the Nation’s Best Slot

Tournament Player is just around the corner, and with a

$1.3 million purse on the line, the 2015 tour will prove

to be the biggest slot tournament to date. The two-day Champi-

onship event on September 29 and 30 of this year will feature

more than 200 players representing 100-plus casinos (including

some Arizona casinos). For the second consecutive year, the

finals will be hosted by The Wynn Las Vegas inside the XS

Nightclub.

Comedian George Wallace helped kick off the western US tour

from Las Vegas on Tuesday, April 28. The tour will spend the

remaining spring and summer months hosting qualifying

events at casinos throughout the western half of the US. The

qualifiers will then converge back in Las Vegas in late Septem-

ber where they will be joined by qualifiers from the eastern US

to compete in the finals of the National TournEvent of Champi-

ons, all seeking to become the next National Champion and

walk away with the Million Dollar grand prize. Combined, the

TournEvent of Champions Red and Blue buses will traverse

approximately 40,000 miles and make stops at more than 70

casinos.

Last year, here in Arizona, both Desert Diamond Casino in Tuc-

son and Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino in Maricopa hosted the local

TournEvents during the summer. Each local winner received a

paid vacation for two ($800 in airfare, 5 days/4 nights at the

Wynn, $500 in food & beverage credit at the Wynn) to Las Ve-

gas, Nevada and a chance at $1 million! All participants walked

away with money; even the last place winner received $500!

How To Participate

Step 1 (Semi-Finals): Get your hands on a Golden Pass™ by

competing in your home casino’s semi-final tournament. Ask

for more information at the player’s club at your favorite casino.

Step 2 (In-Casino Finals): Return with your Golden Pass™ and

prove you have what it takes to claim the top spot by competing

against other Golden Pass™ earners at your home casino’s final

tournament. One winner from each casino will advance to the

National Slot TournEvent in Las Vegas (all expenses paid).

Step 3 (National Championship): Pack your bags and your best

good luck charm as you and your guest head to Las Vegas to

compete in the Championship for your share of $1.3 million! $

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his month, Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort will

celebrate its second anniversary as it continues to wel-

come travelers to experience Navajo art, food and its

rich culture. In just two years, this popular Northern Arizona

destination has expanded to 200 rooms, fueled Northern Arizo-

na’s economy, provided 700+ high quality jobs and won numer-

ous culinary, business and hospitality awards.

Its six popular restaurant concepts, luxurious resort rooms, live

entertainment, more than 1,000 slot machines, 12 table games,

four poker tables, heated indoor pool, fully equipped fitness

center and newly launched arcade make this AAA Four-

Diamond resort the perfect place to escape the heat and cele-

brate summer. Since summer is Flagstaff’s high season, the city

offers a range of events and activities for Twin Arrow’s guests

to enjoy.

First Friday Art Walk – May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7: Enjoy

local and national artists’ work, exhibits and food samples while

strolling through historic downtown Flagstaff. See a full sched-

ule of galleries and featured artists at FlagArtsCouncil.org

Hullabaloo – June 6: This popular annual music, entertainment

and art festival celebrates all things Flagstaff. The live music,

T bike festival and costume contest combine to create an unfor-

gettable experience for out-of-town guests.

Flagstaff Wine and Food Festival – June 7: Sip exquisite wines

from approximately 30 international and national wineries as

well as the best Arizona vintners. Cuisine from the finest chefs

in Northern Arizona, including Twin Arrows’ own award-

winning team from Zenith Steakhouse, will also provide plenty

of decadent food to enjoy at this event for those age 21 and up.

Huckin’ for Hearts Disc Golf Tournament – June 20: Raise

funds for the Shadows Foundation and local Flagstaff families

with life-threatening diseases. Visit ShadowsFoundation.org/

Huckin-For-Hearts to sign up as an individual or form a Frisbee

golf team for the worthwhile tournament.

Flagstaff Brews and Blues Festival – June 20: Benefitting art

and music education in Flagstaff schools, this event features

great craft beer and live music from nearly a dozen bands as

well as tastings from local microbreweries and restaurants.

Flagstaff Rodeo – June 25-27: A great event for the entire family,

the Flagstaff rodeo is a three-day event featuring professional

bull-riding, bareback riding, team roping, saddle bronc, steer

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Images By Ryan Williams Photography

AAA Four Diamond Northern Arizona Resort Becomes

Popular Starting Point For Summer Adventures



A few of the most popular destinations include:

The Grand Canyon – Located about an hour and a half from

Twin Arrows, resort guests can enjoy Navajo Tacos for lunch at

Arrows Sports Bar then drive over to the Canyon before the sun

sets on its breathtaking buttes and pinnacles. Guests should

arrive at least 90 minutes before sunset and bring a light jacket

or sweater, as summer evenings can be cool at the Canyon. It’s

best to visit in May and June before late summer thunderstorms

threaten to spoil fun.

Sunset Crater – Just 45 minutes north of Twin Arrows, Sunset

Crater is the perfect spot for summer hikes amid towering pon-

derosa pines and the surreal lava flow and cinders. Formed

about 900 years ago from a volcanic explosion, Sunset Crater is

a favorite day-trip destination for Twin Arrows guests. Visit

August 25 on the National Park Service’s Birthday and admis-

sion is free. Celebrate afterwards with a delicious Navajo steak

and glass of wine at the award-winning Zenith Steakhouse.

Walnut Canyon – Less than a half hour south of the resort,

Twin Arrows guests can grab lunch or a treat-to-go at Indul-

gence before exploring Walnut Canyon’s ancient cliff dwellings,

hiking along trails and imagining what life was like for its an-

cient inhabitants. The curved canyon walls and geological cliff

formations are as awe inspiring as it is to visit actual pueblos

and connect to the past.

Canyon de Chelly National Monument – This memorable Nav-

ajo landmark is about 2 hours and 40 minutes from the resort

and situated entirely on Navajo land. Best as an all-day or two-

day adventure, Canyon de Chelly has become one of the United

State’s most popular tourist attractions for its towering Spider

Rock, inspiring Mummy Cave Ruins and incredible White

House ruin. Enjoy an early morning breakfast of buttermilk

Navajo Pancakes at Four Elements Café before heading out.

Hikes, Mountain Biking and Trail Runs – Twin Arrows is sur-

rounded by great trails including: Mt. Elden – Great for a stren-

uous trail run. Start on Fatman’s loop, then at the junction

choose Elden Lookout Trail. Humphrey's Peak – A strenuous all

day hike that offers spectacular views. Remember to bring plen-

ty of water and layer clothing as the altitude change and weath-

er can catch hikers off guard. The Arizona Trail, Dry Lake Hills

Trails – Twin Arrows is adjacent to numerous short mountain

biking trails that link together to form networks of trails to trav-

erse. Stop by a local Flagstaff bike shop to determine which trail

network will provide the desired views at a level of difficulty

that is enjoyable.

In addition to the newest casino games, breathtaking artwork,

relaxing accommodations and delicious cuisine onsite at Twin

Arrows, enjoy all that Northern Arizona has to offer this sum-

mer. Make a reservation at TwinArrows.com as the resort fills

up in advance, especially for weekends and the Fourth of July

Fireworks Spectacular. $

wrestling and barrel racing.

Museum of Northern Arizona Fundraising Gala – June 20 and

21: The annual event includes a gala dinner, silent auction and

the art exhibition - Reconstructing the View: The Grand Canyon

Photographs of Mark Klett & Byron Wolfe.

Twin Arrows 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular – Voted the

best fireworks display in Northern Arizona, Twin Arrows’

guests can enjoy an amazing pyrotechnics display for free while

relaxing on the cool grassy Twin Arrows lawn the evening of

July 4th.

In addition to all the events taking place in Flagstaff, Twin Ar-

rows’ location just off the I-40, and about 25 minutes from the I-

17 Flagstaff junction, makes it an ideal launching off point to

experience Northern Arizona attractions, national monuments

and nature this summer. Twin Arrows truly is your gateway to

adventure. Situated on the western tip of the Navajo Reserva-

tion, Twin Arrows is a short drive from many of Northern Ari-

zona and Northern New Mexico’s most scenic landmarks.

Guests can explore these picturesque destinations and then re-

lax in Twin Arrows’ spacious guest rooms, enjoy live Bingo or

try their luck on one of over 1,000 of the state’s newest slots.



TRIBAL NEWS

he White Mountain Apache Tribe (WMAT) is at it again.

They are holding another pow wow in the cool confines

of Pinetop, Way Up High in the Ponderosa Pines, this is

an annually-anticipated event in the most appropriate of ven-

ues, the world’s largest stand of Ponderosa Pine trees scattered

across 1.6 million acres on the WMAT reservation.

“People plan their vacations around our pow wow,” says Mark

Neel, Events and Entertainment Director of the Hon-Dah Casi-

no, Resort, and Conference Center. “We had between 1,500 and

2,000 attendees last year and anticipate that number will again

be achieved, and possibly exceeded, this year.”

This is Year 18 for the three-day gathering (June 5-6-7) at the

Hon-Dah Festival Grounds where tribal dancers from Canada

and all over the United States get together to compete in several

forms of traditional dance (fancy dance, grass dance, Apache

Sunrise dance). In addition to the drumming and dancing, there

will be arts and crafts exhibits by native artists, and lots of food.

With 22 federally-recognized tribes in Arizona, there are a lot of

opportunities to pow wow, but this particular event keeps danc-

ers coming back year after year --- big prize money, enjoyable

spring weather, and Apache hospitality beginning with a Da-

got’ee (Hello) extended to summertime visitors fleeing triple

digit temperatures elsewhere.

Describing the pow wow as “a welcome mat for the White

Mountain Apache Tribe,” long-time pow wow workers Sharon

Walker and Nikina Whitaker say the festivities offer “a time to

meet with old friends, make new friends, sing, and dance.”

And there’s lots of that beginning with a Social Dance on Friday

Night, June 5th from 6pm till the last dancer calls it quits. “This

is a social event where native and non-native alike are wel-

come,” says Neel. “It harkens back to the days when tribes

would gather for socializing and to tell stories and trade goods.

We’ll have a bonfire in the outdoor arena and a variety of drum

groups, perhaps as many as eight, will play dance songs as long

as there are willing dancers.”

Grand entry, where all participants enter and circle around the

arena, takes place at noon on Saturday and Sunday (and 6pm on

Saturday) where spectators have an opportunity to view differ-

ent tribal dancers in all their regalia. Prize money this year totals

$39,500 with $9,000 of that cash pot allocated to drum group

competition. Initial registration indicates there will be as many

as 300 dancers competing.

“Pow wows are important for American Indians to express their

cultural heritage and preserve significant traditions,” according

to Anne Groebner who did marketing chores for the 2014 event.

“While dancers are entertaining and the regalia is a feast for the

eyes, much more lies beneath the surface as the dances general-

ly represent aspects of Native American spirituality, emotion,

history, and traditional society.

Host drums play a prominent part in pow wow procedure.

“Drum groups provide the rhythms and sounds essential to a

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POW WOW IN THE PINES June 5-7 At Hon-Dah Casino Festival Grounds


TRIBAL NEWS


pow wow gathering,” Groebner said. “Drum groups are, first

and foremost, singers who sit in small circles that surround the

large drum being played. The energy level attained at an event

is created by the enthusiasm of these drum groups and their

music is haunting, spiritual, and uplifting.”

Unlike many other pow wows, the WMAT In-The-Pines gather-

ing has no admission charge to enjoy the multi-day pageantry.

Likewise, the panoramic performance presented by Mother Na-

ture also comes free of charge -- thick forests of spruce, aspen,

and oak trees, majestic snow-capped mountains, deep canyons

that dazzle the senses, and meandering streams that harbor

tranquility.

White Mountain Apache visitor information notes: “We believe

we come from the Earth and belong to it. Our unique and beau-

tiful home was given to us by our Creator and is rich in re-

sources, wildlife, outdoor recreation, and tradition.” This home

to Apaches is one-of-a-kind…starting at 2,600 feet above sea

level at its lowest point and climbing to the 11,400 foot peak of

Mount Baldy, the tribe’s sacred mountain.

The natural attractions have been here before history was

written down. Elk grazed and bugled across tules while deer

sipped from the seeps and wild turkeys scratched the grassy

hillsides. And Pueblo hunters stalked game with their spears

and atlatis. Although the game stalkers and their weapons are

different today, hunters and anglers and other outdoor counter-

parts from campers and hikers to snow/water/cross-country

skiers continue to make the trip up the mountain in pursuit of

pleasure.

And reservation boundaries are at the heart of this high country

hideaway where tourism efforts rank at the top of Apache tribal

revenue generators. “The Mountain Spirits watch over our land

and its people and the Creator has blessed us with the most

pristine beauty anyone could imagine,” says Chairman Ronnie

Lupe. “Using what Mother Earth has given us, we are working

hard to increase economic development by enhancing Tribal

Tourism Department efforts. Tourism not only brings jobs to

our community, but dollars that can be used to replenish and

sustain our natural beauty. As caretakers and stewards of our

land, we have an opportunity to make new friends from our

tourism efforts. Through this office, we’re encouraging every

member of the tribe to become a tourism spokesperson and cre-

ate a positive image of what we can offer.”

No trip to this pine forested paradise would be complete with-

out a stop at the Hon-Dah Casino-Resort-Conference Center

next to the pow wow grounds, 3 miles south of Pinetop. Billing

itself as “the Coolest Sport in Arizona” “Where Players Come

1st,“ the casino holds year-round monthly slot tournaments

where $25 buys into a chance to win one of the Top Ten prizes

including a First Place $2,000.

The scenic drive to Hon-Dah is easily made via US 60 East out

of Phoenix through Globe to Show-Low or using AZ-87 to Pay-

son and then AZ-260 to Show-Low. Call 928.369.7623 or visit

Hon-Dah.com for further information. $



TRIBAL NEWS

he National Indian Gaming Association's (NIGA) Board

of Directors elections were held during the Annual

Membership Meeting. NIGA Chairman Ernie Stevens,

Jr. was reelected for his 8th consecutive term as the Chairman of

the association by acclamation. Chairman Stevens has been with

NIGA for 15 years. From 1993 to 1999 Chairman Stevens served

as an elected councilman for the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin.

He is a former First Vice-President of the National Congress of

American Indians (NCAI). As a respected leader in Indian

Country, Chairman Stevens also serves as a long-standing

board member on the National Center for American Indian En-

terprise Development Board, on the Nike N7 Foundation Board

and is Vice Chairman of the Native American Basketball Invita-

tional (NABI) Foundation, he also serves on the Native Ameri-

can Advisory Board for the Boys and Girls Club of America. In

2012, Chairman Stevens was inducted into the prestigious Boys

& Girls Club of American

Alumni Hall of Fame. Chair-

man Ernie Stevens has earned

an Associate's degree from

Haskell Indian Nations Uni-

versity, in Lawrence, Kansas

and a Bachelor of Science

degree in Criminal Justice

from Mount Senario College

in Ladysmith, Wisconsin. He

is an enrolled member of the

Oneida Nation of Wisconsin.

He and his wife Cheryl have

been married over 30 years,

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GAMING NEWS

In 2015, new opportunities will arise for the Arizona Office of Problem Gambling (OPG). Last year, OPG was proud to exhibit and present at over 90 venues to educate about the downfalls of prob-lem gambling as well as all the opportunities to get help through one-on-one coun-

seling, Gamblers Anonymous, GamAnon for families, and the further promotion of the Self-Exclusion program throughout Arizona. The OPG will continue to promote the mission of providing supportive and effective problem gambling prevention as well as to refer individuals for treatment of problem gambling. This year, the OPG will focus on education opportunities and in-crease awareness of problem gambling in rural communities throughout the state.

Looking Ahead With The Office Of Problem Gambling

In March, the OPG was excited to roll out the newest data management system which will track the number of clients receiving services with their contracted treatment providers and indicate the specific services provided. The data manage-ment software will allow an accurate tracking of outcomes to ensure the most effective treatment for those afflicted with problem gambling. The OPG staff is dedicated to maintaining and strengthening the relationships with key partners and stakeholders, as well as to provide effective outcomes for those who suffer with problem gambling. By utilizing 2014 as a foundation of suc-cess, the Arizona Office of Problem Gambling is excited to continue the mission of providing supportive care to families

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Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, Lone Butte Casino and Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino

have linked the Fortune Pai Gow Progressive™ jackpot at each property to create

the largest progressive table games jackpot in Arizona. The progressive wager

gives players an opportunity to win all or part of a large, incrementing jackpot and

it has paid off for lucky Phoenix resident L. Noval who won $317,817 recently at

Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino.

Gila River Casinos offers players a progressive jackpot funded by tables at each of

their three properties. The progressive jackpot system creates higher jackpots for

players and increases the excitement of one of the more popular table games. “I

can’t believe I won, I am so happy,” said Noval of her big win.

Since its inception, the Pai Gow progressive jackpot has paid out over a million

dollars to lucky winners at all three Gila River Casinos’ properties, and has also

paid out the largest Fortune Pai Gow Progressive™ jackpot in Arizona at a cool

$518,315. Fortune Pai Gow Progressive™ is a guest favorite and Gila River Casinos

is the first in Arizona to offer a multi-property linked progressive.

About Gila River Gaming Enterprises, Inc.

Gila River Gaming Enterprises, Inc. operates three Arizona casinos owned by the

Gila River Indian Community including Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, Lone

Butte Casino, and Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino. All three casinos offer a combination

of slots, table games, bingo, poker and hotel and are open 24 hours a day, 365 days

a year. Additional information on this and other events is available by calling their

phone number at 1-800-946-4452, or visiting their website at wingilariver.com. $

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Scientific Games Corporation

heated up the Lunar New

Year when its Bally interstate

wide-area progressive video

slot link hit for the first time

just recently, awarding the

lucky player a life-changing

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The winner, a Massachusetts

resident who wishes to re-

main anonymous, was play-

ing the one-cent denomina-

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video slot for about an hour

when it hit at ARIA Resort &

Casino on the Las Vegas Strip.

The slot machine paid a total

of $3,331,684.47.

This is the third largest jack-

pot in the 83-year history of

the Bally brand. Bally’s largest

jackpot ($3,683,932.96) hit in

2009 at the Casino Royale in

Las Vegas.

This jackpot win comes after

Bally connected its Cash Con-

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New Jersey on Aug. 20, 2014,

creating the potential for even

larger awards that offer more

excitement for players. The combined link started with an

accumulated top jackpot of $2,206,417.70 and continued to

grow until it hit February 20, exactly six months later.

Hot Shot Progressive is an awe-inspiring double-wheel configu-

ration of the popular brand featured on a 42-inch vertical dis-

play sitting atop a 22-inch high-definition screen. The game

features popular play mechanics, touch-activated interaction,

progressives, and free games.

This is the second Bally jackpot to hit in February. A $1.5 mil-

lion jackpot hit on the Bally 1,000,000 Degrees slot link at Ho-

Chunk Gaming Madison in Wisconsin on February 11. The

Hot Shot Progressive slot game is available in casinos all

across Arizona and Nevada. Make sure to try your luck on

these games while they’re still hot! $

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Avi Resort & Casino

(Fort Mojave Tribe)

800.430.0721

avicasino.com.

1,000+ slots, bingo, blackjack, table

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750+ slots, blackjack, table games,

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amazing burger at Pint’s Brewery!

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800.227.3849

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1,300+ slots, no smoking slot area,

high limit slots area, bingo, black-

jack, table games, craps, roulette,

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800.634.3469

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490 slots, blackjack, table games,

craps, roulette, sports book. Make

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900+ slots, no smoking slot area,


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Edgewater Hotel Casino

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750+ slots, no smoking slot area,


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updates, please email [email protected]. The Nevada Gaming Control Board

publishes statistics on casino gaming activity in Nevada according to their state’s gaming

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Tropicana Laughlin

800.243.6846

troplaughlin.com

1,000+ slots, blackjack, table games,

craps, roulette, and a sports book.

Stop in for lunch at Carnegie’s or

the Poolside Café and enjoy the food!

Laughlin River Lodge

800.835.7904

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1,000+ guest rooms and suites, over

30,000 square feet of the hottest

Vegas-style gaming, four restau-

rants, fast food options, & more!

Slots Hold % Tables Hold %

Loose $1 4.42 Blackjack / 21 14.21

$5 5.14 Craps 16.06

25¢ 5.68 Roulette 22.72

Multi-Denom 5.86 Pai Gow Poker 23.36

5¢ 8.64 Let It Ride 26.74

Megabucks 9.54 Other Table Games 30.25

1¢ 11.03 Three Card Poker 31.42

Tight $25 14.53

Other Hold %

Loose Sports Pools 3.60 Win Amount Dollars

Race Books 16.63 Slots 38.8 mil.

Bingo 26.70 Tables 3.4 mil.

Tight Live Keno 26.92 Other 0.7 mil.

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The Tropicana Laughlin Glowing Like A Jewel At Night

Scenic Lake Mohave Located Just Minutes North Of Laughlin

ith summer right around the corner everyone is

making their vacation plans. So let me ask - have

you considered Laughlin, Nevada? The Tropicana

Laughlin Casino & Hotel is a great choice to stay and play this

summer. A stay at the Tropicana provides you close proximity

to the Colorado River, desert trails, vistas and golf courses.

If your family enjoys water activities then Lake Mohave or the

Colorado River are just a few minutes away from the resort.

Lake Mohave’s clear water makes it a great choice for kayaking,

scuba diving, boating, as well as fishing. Or, enjoy the cooler

waters of the Colorado River as you jet ski or float along in your

pontoon boat. More of a landlubber looking for off-road racing

and throwing up sand in the desert? Maybe taking an early

morning stroll or jog to start the day is more your cup of tea?

Then take in some of the countless trails in the area offering

breathtaking vistas as you motor through or walk your way to

enjoyment. Take time to plan to catch a glorious desert sunset

too.

Of course, hitting the rolling golfing greens is another option.

We can recommend several area golf courses within miles of the

Tropicana. Swing through an early morning 18 holes while your

significant other enjoys the golf resort spa. Regardless of how

you spent your day, you can always go “home” to the Tropi-

cana Laughlin to refresh. You can lounge around the pool while

viewing our 140-inch big screen TV, play bingo, or hit the slots.

Tropicana Laughlin has some of the newest and most exciting

games.

When it’s time for good eats, then try one of our seven restau-

rants. Passiaggio Italian Garden’s menu is family-friendly with

plenty of Italian favorites as well as pizza-to-go. If you’ve

worked up a big appetite, then the Roundhouse Buffet is your

choice. Every night you can find a variety of dishes from sirloin

tips with mushrooms to Asian stir fry. On Fridays and Satur-

days we have a special seafood bar with favorites like crab legs,

chilled and grilled shrimp, oysters, and crawfish.

End the evenings enjoying nightly live entertainment, dancing

and a refreshing drink in the Caboose Lounge. No matter what

the season or how you get there, a visit to Laughlin and a stay at

the Tropicana is a vacation jackpot! For more information about

the casino, visit their website at TropLaughlin.com. $

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Director of Marketing, Tropicana Laughlin

Do you have a question for a Marketing Director? Have you

ever wondered how the play on your player’s club card trans-

lates into offers? Do you want to find out how it really works?

We know you do and here is your chance to find out!

Send your question in an email with “Ask Joe” in the subject to our

address at [email protected] and if Joe selects your question

to be answered in an upcoming issue, you’ll get a $25 gift card! (If

you prefer to send a letter, you may mail it to the following address.

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TROPICANA WINS READER POLLS National Magazine Bestows Awards On Laughlin Casino Hotel

on player card level. Trop Advantage® members with a special

Veterans membership also receive a complimentary buffet for

two every fourth Wednesday of the month at the Roundhouse

Buffet.

About Tropicana Laughlin Hotel & Casino

Tropicana Laughlin opened in 1988 and is centrally located in

Laughlin, Nevada. The 27 acre resort features ample parking for

boaters visiting the Colorado River during the summer and

RV’ers looking to enjoy the near perfect year-round weather.

The 1,487 room hotel boasts more than 1,000 recently renovated

rooms, approximately 1,000 slot machines, 18 table games, 7

restaurants, a 7,900 square foot entertainment Pavilion, nightly

entertainment, 140 inch Poolside Big Screen, and a new state-of-

the-art Bingo Hall. Additional information about Tropicana is

available at TropLaughlin.com. $

ropicana Laughlin Hotel & Casino captured awards

from Casino Player, resulting from the national maga-

zine’s annual “Best Dining & Nightlife Awards” survey.

The popular Laughlin casino captured first place nods for The

Steakhouse voted “Best Steakhouse” and “Best Romantic Res-

taurant” while the resort’s Sushi Bar received “Best Asian” and

Passaggio Italian Gardens was acknowledged for “Best Pizza.”

In addition to these dining outlets, the resort offers 24-hour din-

ing at Carnegie’s Café, deli-style service at the Poolside Café,

south-of-the-border fare at Taqueria Del Rio and a wide variety

of breakfast and dinner entrees as well as a weekend seafood

buffet at the Roundhouse Buffet.

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or glass of sangria.

Latin Fire Dance Lessons are available every Tuesday evening

from 6-8pm. Admission is free. Wear comfortable shoes and

clothes that are easy to move in. After the dance lessons, check

out La Propuesta de Mexico. A true Latin band that offers the

sound, feel and rhythm of a spirited culture. From Selena to

Cumbia Colombiana, they offer the greatest sounds for a true

Latin night!

Country Dance Instruction—Mix, mingle and dance the night

away on Wednesdays from 6-8pm in the Arizona Room Patio

Grill For Country Dance Instruction Nights. Featuring the Tom-

my Ash band and instruction by Laina Lee aka "Dance Lane".

Country Dance Instruction Admission is free. Wear comfortable

shoes or your favorite cowboy boots and clothes that are easy to

move in. After the lesson, hear some of Arizona’s best musicians

perform the hottest country music hits. DaisyTrain brings the

top tunes of Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley, Jason Aldean

and many more. Straight out of Scottsdale, DaisyTrain packs

every performance with a Texas-sized dose of flash and flair.

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nightspot open at Casino Arizona

where Southwestern spices meet

the heat of the night. Arizona Room Patio

Grill is the kind of hangout with a casual

vibe and great patio that feels right at

home in Scottsdale. It’s the perfect spot to

grab a bite and a refreshing beer, catch a

game on the giant video wall or hear a

local band kick out a great set.

Casino Arizona’s talented chefs have

crafted a menu with bold, Southwestern

flavors such as their Machaca and Mojo

Chicken Street Tacos and their Pork

Green Chili Stew. Sweet treats include

Pecan Pie and Strawberry Tres Leches

Shortcake.

The bar offers specialty cocktails along

with craft beers from local breweries in-

cluding Four Peaks and San Tan. During

your next visit, make sure to try their Burger/Sandwich & Beer

Combo Special for just $9.00 and under! Plus, order any sand-

wich/burger and your first draft beer is only $2.00. Enjoy

their Craft Beer Flight - 4 delicious, 5 oz. pours for only $7.00.

EVENTS AT THE ARIZONA ROOM PATIO GRILL

Latin Fire Dance Nights—Mix, mingle and Merengue the night

away every Tuesday night at 6pm in the Arizona Room Patio

Grill with Latin Fire Dance Nights. Instructors Jack Mann, for-

mer ASU Latin/Ballroom Exhibition member, and Dance Cap-

tain Nikki DiGiorgio will lead lessons on basic Latin dances,

including Salsa, Merengue & the Cha-Cha-Cha.

These are fun and easy lessons that make for a great night, no

matter what level of dancing experience you have. Come alone

or with a friend; you’ll rotate partners throughout the class. And

at the end of each class, enjoy a “Free Dance” where you can

show off the moves you’ve learned so far.

Latin Fire Dance Lessons are the perfect lead in to the spicy

Southwestern cuisine available at the Arizona Room Patio Grill.

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CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings


Apache Gold Casino—Globe, AZ—800.272.2438

Events:

Apache Reggae Jam 2—Jun. 20

BlueWater Casino—Parker, AZ—888.243.3360

Dig Lounge:

Featuring a variety of live bands, karaoke & DJs—Daily at 5pm

Events:

Cage Rage 9—Jun. 20

Casino Arizona—Scottsdale, AZ—480.850.7777

The Showroom:

Vive Selena (Selena Quintanilla Tribute)—May 5

Bella Donna (Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac Tribute)—May 9

Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)—May 22

Fan Halen (Van Halen Tribute)—May 29

The Arizona Room:

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to Dance)—Tue. at 6pm

La Propuesta De Mexico—Tue. at 8pm

Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)—Wed. & Thu. at 6pm

Daisy Train (Country)— Mon. & Wed. 8pm

The Tommy Ash Band (Country, Rock, Americana)—Thursdays 8pm

Casino Del Sol—Tucson, AZ—520.838.6506

Paradiso Bar & Lounge:

Featuring a variety of live bands & DJs on weekends

Cliff Castle Casino—Camp Verde, AZ—800.381.7568

Stargazer Pavillion:

Wheel of Fortune Tryouts—May 2-3

Dragonfly Lounge:

Featuring a variety of live bands & DJs on weekends

Cocopah Resort Casino—Somerton, AZ—800.237.5687

Events:

Karaoke with Bling Bling/DJ Sosa—Th & Fr at 8pm

Bonkerz Comedy—May 8

Los Cadetes De Linares—May 9

Craig Campbell Live—May 16

Desert Diamond Casino I—Tucson, AZ—866.332.9467

Monsoon Nightclub:

Dance Fusion with DJ Blade—Fridays

Noches Caliente—Saturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music!

Desert Diamond Casino II—Sahuarita, AZ—866.332.9467

Sports Bar:

Karaoke Night—Wednesdays 7-11pm

Live music or DJs—Fridays & Saturdays

Diamond Center:

Amanda Miguel & Diego Verdaguer—May 16

Live and Let Die (Beatles Tribute)—Jun. 6

REO Speedwagon—Jun. 27

Fort McDowell Casino—Fort McDowell, AZ—800.843.3678

Lucky 7 Saloon:

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino—Maricopa, AZ—480.802.5000

The Lounge: Shining Star—8th, Rock Fantasy Show Tribute—9th,

Rick Lenzi & Roustabout (Elvis Tribute)—10th, The Stilettos—15th,

Checker’d Past—16th, Stan & Miguel Trio—17th, Leif Garrett—

22nd, AzTex—23rd, The Relationship—29th, Quantum—30th Wild

Wednesdays Jo e Castello Pro ject—7th, Vinny Dijohn—13th, Yes-

terday Once More—20th, Bandstand Shows—27th The Lounge Hap-

py Hour Starting May 4th Mondays through Thursdays from 5-

8pm. Al Ortiz—4th, Notes From Neptune—11th, Laura Walsh—

18th, Stan & Miguel Trio—25th, Stan & Miguel Trio—Tuesdays, He

Said She Said—Wednesdays, Walkens Duo—7th, Jay Allan—14th,

Moot Davis—21st, Laura Walsh—28th Memorial Day Special enter-

tainment from The XO Band and Stan & Miguel Trio Margarita Sun-

days Poo lside parties held Sunday ’s throughout the summer.

Enjoy live music, great food and drink, all while relaxing poolside.

REO Speedwagon Desert Diamond Casino—Sahuarita

June 27, 2015

REO Speedwagon—the band, not the namesake truck—is roll-

ing into Southern Arizona on Saturday, June 27 at 8pm to take

the Diamond Center stage. Tickets start at $30 and are on sale

now. Formed in 1967, REO Speedwagon has rocked to the top

of the charts with 22 million albums sold in the U.S., 40 million

around the globe, and a string of gold and platinum records.

Thirty–plus years later, lead singer Kevin Cronin and band-

mates Bruce Hall (bass), Neal Doughty (keyboards), Dave Am-

ato (lead guitar) and Bryan Hitt (drums) are still electrifying

audiences worldwide. The performance will feature hit sin-

gles, including Keep on Loving You, Take It on the Run, Can’t

Fight This Feeling, among others. Treena Parvello, Director of Pub-

lic Relations and Communications for the Tohono O’odham

Gaming Enterprise, said “Desert Diamond Casinos & Enter-

tainment is playing host to one of America’s most beloved

arena rock groups of the past several decades! We couldn’t be

more excited to welcome back REO Speedwagon to the Dia-

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Margarita Sunday starts May 24th and is from 2 to 6pm. Kush Coun-

try—24th, OneGunn (Bob Marley Tribute)—31st

Hon-Dah Casino—Pinetop, AZ—800.929.8744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom:

Munday Funday—Comedy Show begins at 7pm, Creagles (CCR &

Eagles Tribute)—May 5-9, Smokehouse (Country Variety)—May 12-

16, Groove City Band (R&B Variety)—May 19-24, Affinity (Variety)

May 26-30

Events:

Pow Wow In The Pines—Jun. 6-8

White Mountain Bike Rally—Jun. 27-28

Lone Butte Casino—Chandler, AZ—800.946.4452

Cascades Lounge:

Phoenix area bands & DJs offer free live entertainment throughout the

week featuring the Valley's best local bands & DJs

Mazatzal Casino—Payson, AZ—800.777.7529

Apache Spirits Lounge:

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends.

Harry Luge—May 15

Mogollon—May 22

Paradise Casino—Yuma, AZ—888.777.4946

Sharky’s Bar & Bites:

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Quechan Casino—Winterhaven, CA—877.783.2426

Sidewinders Bar & Grill:


Talking Stick Resort—Scottsdale, AZ—480.850.7777

The Showroom & Grand Ballroom:

Thunder From Down Under—May 7—9

Moody Blues—May 8

REO Speedwagon—May 17

Chris Young and Thompson Square—May 29

Twin Arrows Navajo Casino—Flagstaff, AZ—855.946.8946


Vee Quiva Casino—Laveen, AZ—800.946.4452

VQ Live:


Event Center:

The Atomic Punks (Van Halen Tribute)—May 15

Wild Horse Pass Casino—Chandler, AZ—800.946.4452

AiRIA Unplugged—Live music Fri & Sat 4pm-2am

Encore Lounge—Featuring a variety of live music nightly

Classics With A Twist—Featuring jazz music & cocktails Thu-Sun

Showroom:

For Lovers And Others (featuring Jidenna, Sevyn Streeter, BJ The

Chicago Kid, Charles Hamilton, Anthony Lewis and John Hart, pre-

sented by Power 98.3)—May 8

WAR—May 9

Eddie Money—May 15

Tinh La Gi (Vietnamese Language Concert)—May 16

Working Class Hero (John Lennon Tribute)—May 17

Starship: Featuring Mickey Thomas—May 22

USA Belly Dance Queen Show—May 23

Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience—May 29

Talking Stick Resort Presents:

Chris Young and Thompson Square May 29, 2015

The Pool at Talking Stick Resort is going a little bit country!

Country favorites Chris Young and Thompson Square are

slated to perform on the pool stage on May 29, making this

an event fans can’t afford to miss! The night-side concert

will be one for the books as Chris Young plays his signature

hits like Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song) and Voic-

es, while Thompson Square performs If I Didn’t Have You and

Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not. Join the party at the pool and

see the trio perform firsthand! Tickets are on sale now.

Please call 480.850.7777 or visit TalkingStickResort.com for

more information. $ Verify all details & age restrictions (generally 21 & over) for each event. Venues, times, dates, & ticket

information are subject to change. Photos/images copyright of the individual artist(s), photographer(s),

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Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

Apache Gold Su, We, Th at Noon. Fr & Sa at

7pm. 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 100 No Yes No

BlueWater Mo-We 6:30pm. Su at 1:30pm. 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 6:30pm

Daily Matinees at 12:30pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr & Sa

Doors at 10pm. Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon, 1:30, 2:15, 6:30 &

7:15pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm.

Cocopah Daily at 1:30 & 6:30pm 350 Yes* Yes No

Desert Diamond I We-Mo 1:30, 2, 6, 6:30 & 7pm 300 Yes Yes No

Fort McDowell Sa & Su at 6:45am. We-Mo at

9am. Daily at 12:30 & 6:30pm. 1275

Yes (2 sections: enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr & Sa at 11:30pm.

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule.

Harrah’s Ak-Chin We-Su at 11:30am, 2:30, 3:30,

and 6:30pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte Sa & Su: 10, Noon, 3:45, 5:30pm.

Daily: Noon & 6:30pm. 750 Yes Yes B.A.D. Bingo Fr & Sa at 11:30pm.

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon.

Tu & Th at 6:30pm. 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Tu-Su at 1:30pm

Mo-Fr at 6pm. 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

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Twin Arrows Th-Su at 7pm & Su at 3pm. 100 No Yes No

Vee Quiva Daily at Noon & 6:30pm. 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm.

CASINO BINGO

he Paradise Casino Bingo Hall in Yuma has a lot going

on this month so make sure you check them out!

Winner’s Circle Drawing $500 in cash on May 11th &

25th! Receive a drawing a ticket with your buy-in when you

play at any session for the month of May. Double drawing tick-

ets on Mondays and Wednesdays. May 5th—Cinco De Mayo

$500 Must go Special during the 6pm session. May 10th—

Mother’s Day Session Start time is 1:30pm with a $25 paper

buy-in and $47 & $77 electronic buy-in. 10 main games paying

$300, $500 Specials, $1,199 Double Action Coverall. May 25th—

Memorial Day $500 Must go Special during the 6pm session.

Sunday through Saturday 1:30pm matinee session with a $10

paper buy-in, $17 electronic, $22 manager’s special. $75 payouts,

$100 specials. Monday 6pm Sessions 2-Level Session L1($10/$17)

PARADISE CASINO BINGO HALL May Schedule Of Games And Promotions

= $100 payouts, L2($15/$27)=$150 payouts. Specials paying $125/

$200 odd/even coverall. Swipe your player’s card at time of pur-

chase and receive a free pack of specials. Tuesday & Friday

Nights are Ladies' Nights Any lady who bingos alone on their

main games will receive double payout during Tuesday ($200)

or Friday ($200) sessions. (Not valid on hot ball or specials)

Wednesdays are Gentleman's Night Any man who bingos

alone on their main games will receive double payout ($200).

(Not valid on hot ball or specials) Thursday Nights No Split Bingo

Tired of sharing your bingo winnings? This is your night! No

matter how many winner’s on their main games each winner

will receive $100 each. (Not valid on hot ball or specials) Satur-

day & Sunday Evenings Triple Points 10 main games pay $125

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Do YOU have something to rant or rave about?

Write me at: [email protected]

the past, when the smacking, shaking, hitting, cursing, and a

plethora of other obnoxious behaviors by casino patrons hap-

pened near the slot I’ve chosen to play at my favorite casino,

I’ve either elected to move to a different game further away or

I’ve informed a slot attendant, beverage server, or security

officer of my issues. Either way, the situation was resolved im-

mediately. You do have a legitimate concern about the abused

machines (they cost upwards of $15,000!). Fortunately, due to

the high level of regulation and third party testing of the games,

the computer operation is completely secure. However, the

touchscreens and monitors, not to mention the buttons, can only

put up with so much until they will break. Casino patrons

should remember the rule “if you broke it you bought it!” $

SAMI’S SMACKDOWN

ello, I am writing to ask you to publish my question/

comment about the myriad of people who persist in pound-

ing, banging, and slapping machines, and also trying to

stop reels while playing slot machines. They actually believe that any

of these motions will make a difference. It is annoying to people around

them and results in dirty fingermarks on screens and keys that stick.

One lady next to me actually threw her beer all over the machine and

two of us while banging on the machine. Another actually tried to

physically push and shake the machine, slightly moving the entire

bank we were all playing. My question is does all this heavy abuse of

the slot machines eventually damage them or the computer operation

inside? Please use your forum to remind people that such actions don't

influence the outcome, anyway, and are hard on the machines and the

people sitting nearby. Thanks! Love your column and magazine!

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or more than ten years, shared revenues from tribal gam-

ing have been invested in Arizona to improve education,

health care, conservation and the economies of local com-

munities throughout the state.

With the passage of Proposition 202, gaming tribes in Arizona

volunteered to share a portion of gaming revenues with the

state of Arizona and local governments to support specific state

and local programs. Twelve percent (12%) of the total money is

directed to city, town and county government services bene-

fitting the people such as public safety and promotion of com-

merce and economic development. An additional 9% of the total

funds the state’s regulatory expenses.

The remainder of the money is contributed to the Arizona Bene-

fits Fund. Of that fund, 56% of the shared revenue is directed to


ARIZONA BENEFITS FUND Tribal Gaming Contributes Over $1 Billion In Revenues To Arizona

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educational programs and needs ($460 million), 28% funds

emergency services and trauma centers ($230 million), 7% funds

wildlife and habitat conservation ($65 million), 7% funds

statewide tourism promotion ($65 million), and 2% supports the

education, prevention and treatment of problem gambling ($18

million). In addition, tribes contribute funds every year directly

to cities, towns and counties in Arizona ($104 million).

Charities and non-profits also receive millions of dollars from

tribes who are funding scholarships for students, supporting

social service organizations and providing revenue for educa-

tional, economic, and cultural organizations that benefit all the

people of Arizona. Since 2002, Indian Gaming has contributed

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01. Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy. 70, 5 mi. E. of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 598 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02. BlueWater Resort & Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 526 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03. Bucky’s Casino 1500 E. Hwy. 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 320 Y Y Y Y

04. Casino Arizona 101 & McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 904 Y Y Y Y

05. Casino Del Sol 5655 W. Valencia Rd. Tucson 855-765-7829 1,073 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06. Casino of the Sun 7406 S. Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 289

07. Cliff Castle Casino & Hotel I-17, Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 628 Y Y Y Y Y

08. Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S. Ave. B Somerton 800-237-5687 509 Y Y Y Y* Y Y Y

09. Desert Diamond Casino I 7350 S. Nogales Hwy. Tucson 866-332-9467 1,089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

10. Desert Diamond Casino II I-19, Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 675 Y

11. Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy. 86, Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 58

12. Fort McDowell Casino Hwy. 87 & Ft. McDowell Rd. Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 893 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

13. Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N. Maricopa Rd. Maricopa 480-802-5000 1,089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14. Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy. 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 825 Y Y Y Y

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

16. Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Hwy. 87, 1/4 mi. S. of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 419 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17. Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr. Yuma 888-777-4946 476 Y

18. Quechan Casino I-8, Exit 166 Winterhaven, CA 877-783-2426 1,000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y

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

20. Talking Stick Resort 101 & Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 759 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21. Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40, Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1,085 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

22. Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln. Laveen 800-946-4452 950 Y 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 243 Y

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