Aug 2010

InsIde thIs IssueLottery News

Card Room ActionCasino Entertainment

Horsin’ Around in San DiegoNorthern AZ Poker ChampionshipCliff Castle Casino Adds New G.M.

www.arizonaplayer.com Vol. 18 No. 8 • August 2010

Cover Story on page 8

ARIZONA PLAYER August 2010 3

Vol. 18 No. 8 • August 2010WWW.ARIZONAPLAYER.COM

PO Box 33393 • Phoenix Arizona 85067 • 602-373-8728 • [email protected]

The Arizona Player is published the first weekend of each month. All claims or guarantees are the sole responsibility of the advertiser. All comments and views of contributing writers are their own and do not reflect official policy of the Arizona Player which assumes no liability for any advertisement not supplied camera ready by the advertiser. Reproduction or use in whole or in part without written consent from the publisher and Copyright owners is prohibited.

Special thanks to:Karen Ammann, Susan Jacobson, Diana Marie Maione, John Sockey

and the entire marketing department at Mazatzal Hotel & Casino for all their help on this issue.

Editor Phil Scudella

Production AssistantsCharlie Scheeler

John Olson

Graphic Design CommuniGraphics

Contributing WritersLinda Boyd

Cindy Esquer Kelly Hawke

Susan Jacobson T.J. Jorgensen

Marianne Minneci Brian Mulligan David Ramsey Lita Sorensen

Melody Walcott Shanna Wolfe

Contributing Photography Cindy Esquer Nicole Gilotti Adam Hess

Kelly Hawke J. Russell King David Ramsey Lita Sorensen Justin Sullivan Melody Walcott

ContentsgAmiNg News Cliff Castle Has New G.M. aNd MeGa MoNdays RetuRNs 4

eNtertAiNmeNt 6

CoVer story Mazatzal Hotel & CasiNo “MaGiC iN tHe MouNtaiNs” 8

gAmiNg News Hot auGust NiGHts iN PResCott & $50,000 BlaCkjaCk touRNey 10

CArd room ACtioN 12

womAN’s PoiNt of View MarianneMinneci“Women’s State Championship” 14

tJ’s BlACkJACk CorNer T.J.Jorgensen“Blazing Cash Tournament” 18

Boyd’s eye View LindaBoyd“The Long Hot Summer” 20

lottery News & drAws 22

gAmiNg News ColleGe BeNefits fRoM Golf & N. az PokeR CHaMPioNsHiPs 24

HorsiN’ ArouNd BrianMulligan “Inside Del Mar” 26

dAVid At tHe sNACk rAr DavidRamsey“Movie Reviews” 28

BiNgo direCtory of gAmes 28

Astrology, Jokes of tHe moNtH, & CAsiNo direCtory 30

4 ARIZONA PLAYER August 2010

gAMINg NEWsCLIff CAStLE CASINO HAS NEw G.M.

A nationwide search has resulted in the appointment of Robert Pokorney as General Manager for Cliff Castle Casino.

Pokorney, most recently the G.M. at Camel Rock Casino in New Mexico, competed against more than two dozen applicants before being appointed the new General Manager. “Cliff Castle Casino has a really outstanding reputation in the business. I’ve gotten to know hundreds of people in Indian gaming and Cliff Castle Casino is known as one of the most exemplary casinos in Indian country, if not the nation. I am proud and honored to be associ-ated with Cliff Castle Casino and the Yavapai-Apache Nation,” stated Pokorney.

Pokorney began his career in Indian gaming as the Director

of Marketing and Public Affairs with the Bad River Band of Chippewa in

Wisconsin, and soon discov-ered that the casino opera-tions were an integral

part of the marketing strategy. “I could do all the advertising and promotions I wanted,” said Pokorney, “but it wouldn’t have any long-term effect if we didn’t have the games people wanted to play, or if the food was no good, or if we had dirty bathrooms, or if we didn’t acknowledge and reward our players.”

With new casinos to be built in Flagstaff and the Valley of the Sun, the Nation is facing the very real threat of increased competition in the Northern Arizona gaming market. The tribal council sought a candidate that would be able to streamline expenses without sac-rificing customer satisfaction, in an effort to counter that threat - Pokorney fit that bill.

He is able to claim success in achieving double digit increases in profits where most casinos suffered double digit declines.

“Robert has extensive marketing experi-ence and is aware of the casino expansion threatening Northern Arizona. We needed someone on board who would be able to strat-egize and set goals and objectives to counter those threats. I’m very confident that Robert will be able to meet the tribal council’s goals of maintaining Cliff Castle Casino as the #1 casino in Arizona,” said Council Member Linda Evans of Pokorney’s appointment.

MEGA MONDAYS REtURNS!The Arizona Lottery is giving players a reason to look

forward to Mondays in August with the return of Mega Mondays.

Every Monday in August, Arizona Lottery players purchasing one Quick Pick Mega Millions ticket with Megaplier and one Quick Pick Powerball ticket with the PowerPlay will receive a free $1 Quick Pick The Pick ticket – a $5 value for only $4.

“Mega Mondays offer a great opportunity for new play-ers to try a variety of Arizona Lottery games,” said Jeff Hatch-Miller, executive director of the Arizona Lottery. “I would like to encourage all Arizona Lottery players to take advantage of this great deal and help us award as many large prizes to Arizona residents as possible.”

Mega Millions drawings occur Tuesdays and Fridays, with drawings for Powerball & The Pick every Wednesday and Saturday. Winning numbers are broadcast during the 10pm news on Channel 15 (ABC) in Phoenix and Channel 13 (CBS) in Tucson.

Players must be 21 years or older to purchase or redeem tickets. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, these materials may be made available in an alternate format. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-NEXT STEP. Please Play Responsibly.

Learn more at www.ArizonaLottery.com or visit the Arizona Lottery Facebook fan page at www.Facebook.com/ArizonaLottery


Quechan Casino Resort525 Algodones Rd, Winterhaven CA(5 mi W of Yuma) 1-877-783-2426In the PIPA Event Center:Aug 12, Lewis BlackSidewinders: Live entertainment on

weekends

Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino I-10 at Wild Horse Pass exit -

Chandler 1-800-WIN-GILAIn the Ovations LIVE! Showroom: Sept 3, CinderellaSept 25, Clay Walker“Summer Comedy Series” headliner

comics Fridays, Aug 13 – Vic Dunlop, Aug 20 – Carrie Snow and Aug 27 – Jimmy Della Valle

The Encore Lounge: live entertainment on weekends with bands like: Marty & the Party, Ronnie Dye, Pima Express, Tyrone D & the Ledge, The Hamptons, Marlin Zimmerman, Rhythm Edition, Str8Up Band, Route 66, Bob Villa, Aztex and JJs Band

Talking Stick Resort Loop 101 and Indian Bend Road -

Scottsdale 480-850-7777COMING SOON - Talking Stick Resort

Showroom!Opening in September, “Degree

270” 14th floor lounge with live entertainment, dancing nightly and a spectacular view of the city.

Hon-Dah Resort and Casino Highways 260 and 73, Pinetop 1-800-WAY-UP-HIGHHon-Dah Festival Grounds:Sept 5, AMERICA (40th Anniversary

Tour)In the Timbers Lounge: Mon, Comedy Club - no cover Tues-Sat, Aug 10-14, Classic

Cowboys….Aug 17-21, Affinity….Aug 24-28, Barrio Latino….Aug 31- Sept 5, Skid Rodeo

Lone Butte Casino202 loop at the Kyrene exit –

Chandler, 1-800-WIN-GILA Free live entertainment Fri & Sat in

the Cascades Lounge with bands like: Marty and the Party, Otis & the Beat, Rhythm Edition, Capital Down and Powerdrive

Thursday nights – beginning Aug 26, it’s season 4 of the “Lucky Break” singing competition for 18 weeks

Mazatzal Hotel & Casino 1/2-mile South of Payson on Hwy 87 1-800-777-PLAY www.777play.com

Tribute Bands every month: Aug 21, (Rodeo Dance) Adam Tucker’s Tribute to Tim McGraw, Sept 24, “Hotel California” - A Tribute to the Eagles, Oct 30, “Rock Lobster” An 80s Retro Tribute

Sept 4 & 5, Western Collectible and Firearms Show

Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Drive, Yuma 1-888-777-4946In the Event Center: call for updated

scheduleSharky’s Bar & Bites: Live

Entertainment every weekend

Cliff Castle Casino I-17 at exit 289 in Camp Verde 1-800-381-SLOTStargazer Pavilion:Aug 13, Rodney CarringtonSept 5, Cinderella and special guests

L.A. GunsDragonfly Lounge: Free

entertainment on weekends

Desert Diamond Casino Hotel7350 South Nogales Hwy, Tucson Toll Free 1-866-DDC-WINS Monsoon Night Club: Live bands or

DJs Thurs-Sun at 8pm

Desert Diamond Casino 1100 W. Pima Mine Rd., Tucson 520-294-7777 or1-866-DDC-WINS Free entertainment In the Sports

LoungeConcerts & Events in the Diamond

Center:Aug 11, BB KingAug 26, Blake Shelton

Fort McDowell Casino N of Shea off Hwy 87, Fountain Hills1-800-THE-FORTConcerts & Special Events:Aug 20, Bad Boy BoxingLucky 7 Saloon: Free live

entertainment Fri – Sun featuring bands like: Cowboy Floyd, The Realtones, Furious George and The Chris Lukert Band

New updates at fortmcdowellcasino.com

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Resort and Casino 15406 Maricopa Rd., Maricopa 480-802-5000Oasis Lounge: Free entertainment on

weekends including:Aug 13, The Robert Street bandAug 20, Cold ShottAug 25, The Diamonds – 50’s rock

legendsAug 27, The Grass RootsHarrah’s Event Center: Call

for updated schedule or go to harrahsakchin.com

ENTERTAINMENT

Cyndi Lauper

Cinderella

Grass RootsUnauthorized OZZY

Apache Gold Casino Resort 5 miles East of Globe on Hwy 70 1-800-APACHE-3Events & concerts in the Pavilion:

Call for summer scheduleApache Legends BBQ in the Pavilion

features free live entertainment on weekends:

BlueWater Resort and Casino 11300 Resort Dr., Parker 1-888-243-3360At the Amphitheater:Sept 4, Unauthorized OZZY, with

special guest The Larry Hall ProjectThe Dig Lounge: live bands, Tues-SunAug 31 – Sept 5, Playground

Casino Arizona 101 at McKellips, Scottsdale 480-850-7734 In the Showroom:Tues-Sun, “Showstoppers Live” A

musical tribute to Elvis, Reba, Temptations and more

Pima Lounge: Live entertainment and dancing nightly featuring top local groups

The Arizona Room Piano Lounge with free entertainment nightly

Casino Del Sol 5655 W. Valencia Rd., Tucson 520-838-6506 AVA Amphitheater concert & event

schedule:Aug 14, Ramon AyalaAug 15, Cyndi LauperAug 20, Live BoxingSept 4, Festival NortenoSept 11, Battle of the Badges (Boxing)Sept 17&18, Tejano Music ShowcaseOct 2, Rob Zombie & Alice CooperFREE live entertainment at The

Paradiso Bar on weekendsPlus Free Tribute concerts on

Thursdays – Aug 12, Don’t Look Back (Boston Tribute)

Aug 26, Boogie Oogie (Disco Tribute)

America


It’s that time of year when the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo happens right across from the best Rodeo Dance in Payson on Saturday, August 21. Adam Tucker will present a show that will wow the audience with a Tim McGraw Tribute that will recreate the “Country Music Icon”. The timeless sound of Tim McGraw proves appealing to audiences of all ages, bringing back memories and touching the hearts of all. This talented group of musicians showcases Tim McGraw’s’ mega-hits from the 90’s such as “Don’t Take The Girl”, “I Like It, I Love It” and “Everywhere” plus new releases right up to his current radio hits.

Warming up the audience and the dance floor, Mazatzal Hotel & Casino is pleased to have one of the hottest new country artists in Arizona - Cody Gibson. Folks locally know him as Code Blue and you’ll find him playing at Toby Keith’s in Mesa, Matt’s Saloon in Prescott, and Whisky River in Phoenix. Cody Gibson will be the opening and also the closing band for the Rodeo Dance. Another one of Payson’s upcoming celebrities, Candyce will be the MC for this great show and the audience will be delighted to hear her style of country music – because she sings with such passion from the heart.

So what is happening at Mazatzal Hotel & Casino on August 21st that is totally different from other events anywhere?

It’s “The 777Midnight Mechanical Rodeo” that began in 2008 as a way to enjoy Payson’s Town Rodeo and then experience aspects of a rodeo without the danger of riding real bulls, shooting loaded guns or getting tied up in your own roping skills. Mazatzal Hotel & Casino created this event for either the professional cowboy/cowgirl or for “wanna-be’s” that just like to dress in jeans and a hat to feel a part of the Wild West for the night.

Here’s how the “777MMR” works: There are 5 rodeo stations, each one a scored event. Events are: Bareback Jack’s Quick Draw, Legacy Lasso, Rodeo Relay, Tie Down and Bulldacious the Mechanical Bull. Contestants can enter as many events as they want. If a contestant wants to compete for the “All-Around Championship”- they will receive a scorecard at the entrance of the event. A custom “777 MMR” silver belt buckle and two PBR Tickets will be given to the “All-Around” Cowboy and Cowgirl.

Legacy Lasso Consists of one dummy horse, a platform for the dummy steer and three roping dummies. Contestant must catch some part of the rolling steer within seven throws in seven minutes. A prize will be awarded to the fastest time and an addi-tional prize will be awarded to the person who gets 7 out of 7 with the lowest score.

Tie Down- Contestant will mount a stationary pony. The con-testant will nod their head and mechanical calf will be released on its run and the time starts. The contestant has to attempt to catch it, get off the horse dummy and run down and tie 3 legs with a piggin’ string by putting their hind legs up and tying all 3 legs with 2 wraps and hooey.

Bareback Jack’s Quick Draw: Either 1 or 2 Contestants will be equipped with holster and a gun (does not shoot bullets) for the fastest time. Each person is allowed seven shots. An Assistant will reload after each shot. Time is recorded for the fastest 7 out 7.

Rodeo Relay: Contestant must catch some part of the roping dummy from a designated start line.

continued on page 29


gaming newsHOt August NIgHts IN PREscOtt

Tune up your “Hot Rod Lincoln”, polish up that Classic “Rag Top” and head to Yavapai Casino in Prescott for the 2nd Annual Cruise-In every Thursday night in August from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

Car Clubs and local owners are invited to display their classic auto-mobiles in the lower and upper parking lots at Yavapai Casino.

There is no entry fee. Participants in the event will receive giveaway items valued from $5-$7. Trophies will be awarded to winning participants in selected categories by a panel of volunteer judges.

The parking lots will be cleared begin-ning at 6:30am each day of the event to facilitate parking of the show vehicles.

Handicapped parking will be left open for

guests displaying the appropriate handicap plate/tag.

There will be multiple shuttles to help transport guests to the casinos.

Golden Oldies will be featured by KKLD (95.9 FM, “The Cloud”) at each Cruise-In. The DJ and Marketing staff will conduct dance, trivia and hula hoop contests from the Golden Oldies era. Winners receive various station giveaways and casino mer-chandise. Guests may receive

giveaway items valued under $5.Yavapai Cantina will also offer an outdoor

Burger Burn with special food prices during each Cruise-In.

Yavapai Casino is located on the Southwest corner of Highway 69 & Heather Heights Road, across from Bucky’s Casino.

$50,000 BLAcKJAcK tOuRNAMENt

If you consider yourself a pretty darn good blackjack player – the type that sometimes gives advice to other players at the table, when they’re just not sure whether to hit or stay – This is the tournament for you. Quechan Casino Resort, just across the Arizona border from Yuma in Winterhaven, California is hosting the $50,000 Main Event Blackjack Tournament on Saturday and Sunday August 21 & 22.

There is some serious money here for you to take home. First Place in this Main Event is worth $20,000!

Entry fee is $250 – but you can earn a discount, all the way to a free entry for playing in “live” games or $5 single game Mini-Bouts daily up until 11:59pm on August 18th.

Check with the Blackjack pit for all the details.Quechan Casino and Resort is located just five miles

west of the Yuma, Arizona - off I-8 at the Algodones exit #166 in Winterhaven, California. Call 1-877-783-2426 or go to playqcr.com for more information.


$5,000 “Wild Wednesdays” Blackjack Tournament every other Wed, 7pm - $100 buy-in

Vee QuiVa Casino 800-946-4452Sun - Thurs, 11am, No-Limit Hold Em,

$1,000 Guaranteed - $30 buy-inWednesdays at 7:30pm, No-Limit Hold

Em Tournaments, $10 buy-in, $10 re-buys & $20 add-on at the break

“D-backs Splash Pots” Two tables are each splashed $100 when the D-Backs score! (TV games)

Pro Football “Splash Pots” are back! Sundays & Mondays – any team scores a TD – 3 tables are each splashed $100 – 1 table $100 for a FG and 1 table $200 for a Safety

“ACES CRACKED” wins a rack – daily from 6am - max 10 per day

Big Money Royals, Any Royal Flush wins $500.

Progressive Rolling Cash Fever drawings during live play every other hour - 24/7

Also dealing blackjack 24/7Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino 800-946-4452 ext 7375Mon & Thurs Noon, No Limit Hold Em,

$30 buy-in, no re-buysTues at 7:30pm, No-Limit Freeze Out - $50

entry fee – no re-buys Wed at 7:30pm, No-Limit Bounty Tourna-

ment, $10 0 buy-in$100 “Splash Happy pots” Sun, Tues, Wed,

Fri & Sat between 8am-1pm

Snap & Spin, “Aces Cracked” Mon-Sat 2pm-6pm, 9pm-Mid, Mid-5am, & Sun 9pm-Mid, win up to $1,000 in cash,

JUST ADDED: “Aces & Faces Cracked” 2am – 9am Sat & Sun mornings, $800 per hour up for grabs!

Big Hand – Big Money, win $50 - $250 5-6am, 6-7:30am & 7:30-9:30am

Big Money Royals - Any Royal Flush wins $200

FREE ROLL Tournaments every Satur-day at 10am – Log 16 hours “Live” play weekly to qualify

Also dealing blackjack 24/7

PREFERRED LAUGHLIN POKER ROOMS

aVi resort Casino 1-866-inFo-aViDaily at 10am, No-Limit Texas Hold Em,

$25 Buy-In, no re-buysSun & Thurs at 7pm, No Limit Texas Hold

Em, $25 buy-inTues 7pm, Beat the Boss No Limit Texas

Hold Em, $30 buy-in w/$100 bounty on the Boss

Aces Cracked: Win up to $300 dailyHarraH’s resort Casino 702-298-4600Mon, Tues, Sat & Sun at 10am & Sun 7pm,

No Limit Hold Em, $40 buy-inWed & Thurs, 10am, NLHE “Bounty” Tour-

nament - $50 buy-in w/$5 Bonus buyFri, 10am, Wed & Thurs 7pm, NLHE, $50

buy-in w/$5 Bonus buyFri at 7pm, NLHE, $100 buy-in w/ $50

add-onSat at 2pm, Monster Stack Texas Hold

Em, $160 buy in, no re buys

CaRD ROOm aCTiOn

Card rooM ManaGersPlease send updates to

[email protected]

aPaCHe Gold Casino 800-272-2433Poker Room opens daily at 6pm

Dealing blackjack, daily at 10am BlueWater Casino 1-888-243-3360Dealing blackjack daily 9am-3amBuCky’s Casino 928-771-6779The $25,000 Northern Arizona Texas

Hold Em Championships – Every Sunday in August, Preliminary rounds (limited to the first 40 to register) Aug 1, 8, 15,& 22 at 2pm – Finals, Aug 29 at 2pm. 1st Place $10,000 (with 200 entries) - Buy-in $100 + $25 house fee

Mon, 10am & 6pm, Hold Em, $30 - winners advance to “free roll”

Tues, 6pm, Ladies Only Texas Hold Em Shootouts - $10 buy-in

Wed, 6pm, Deep Stack No-Limit Hold Em Tournament - $75 buy-in w/ $20 re-buy

Sat 10am, Hold Em, $30 buy-in, Pays 3 places, winners advance to “free roll”

“Aces Cracked” wins $50 - Mon 11am-1pm & 7pm-3am, Tues & Thurs 7pm-3am & Wed 8am-4pm

Progressive “Aces Cracked” Sat 11am-11pm - Starts at $50, increases till hit

High Hand: Mon – Fri, see poker room for details

FREE Sunday buffet for seated playersDealing blackjack 24/7, “Blackjack

Shootout” Tues at 7pm - $20 entryNew blackjack “Happy Hour” Mon-Thurs

– 8-9am, 3-4pm and 9-10pm, ask pit for details

“Bonus 21” - Win a bonus of up to $75 in chips when you hit a “21” on 6, 7 or 8 cards!

Casino arizona 101 & MCkelliPs 480-850-7777Dealing blackjack 24/7$5,000 “Wild Wednesdays” Blackjack

Tournament every other Wed, 7pm - $100 buy-in

Casino del sol 520-838-6565Mon-Fri, 10 am, $200 added Morning

Poker league, No-Limit Hold Em, $8 buy-in, $5 re-buys, $5 Add-on + $7 entry fee

Mon 7pm & Sat noon – NLHE Cactus Poker League - $1,500 Guaranteed - $35 buy-in, $6 entry fee

Sun & Tues at 7 pm – FREE Poker League, NLHE - $1,225 Guaranteed

Wed, 7pm, NLHE, $1,500 Prize Pool (w/50 players) $35 buy-in, $5 re-buys, $10 add-on + $12 entry fee

Thurs, 7pm, $3,000 Guaranteed NLHE, $85 buy-in + $12 entry fee

Sat, 9am, $200 added Limit Omaha Hi-Lo, $5 buy-in w/$5 re-buys & $5 add-on + $15 entry fee

Sun, 11 am $1,500 NLHE, $20 buy-in, $5 re-buys + $12 entry fee

Special Events:Aug 31 at 10 am, $1,500 Guaranteed

No-Limit Hold-Em - $10 entry fee - Pre-qualified players only

Aug 31 at 7pm, $2,500 Guaranteed No-Limit Hold-Em - No entry fee - Pre-qualified players only

Sept 9-11, $20,000 NLHE – Limited to the first 200 players to qualify (and regis-ter) with 40 hours of live play between July 1- August 31, No Re-Buys

CliFF Castle Casino 928-567-7952Mon, Wed & Fri, 10am, No-Limit Texas

Hold Em Shoot-outs, $25 buy-in Tues & Thurs, 10am, Limit Hold Em

Shoot-outs, $25 buy-in Wed, 7pm, No-Limit Hold Em, $60 buy-in

w/$20 re-buySat, Noon, $1,000 added No Limit Hold

Em, $80 buy-in, no re-buysSun, 10am, Omaha shoot-out, $25 buy-in1st place winners in the $25 Shootouts

qualify for Free Roll Shootout the last Sunday of each month

Aces Cracked WINS $100 rack – Mon-Fri, See poker Room for details

Also dealing blackjack 24/7CoCoPaH Casino 800-237-5687Dealing blackjack, Fri & Sat, 10am-3am;

Sun-Thurs, 10am-2am desert diaMond Casino, noGales HWy 520-342-1810 $500 Added Morning Hold Em Tourna-

ments – Mon & Thurs at 9:30am, $30 buy-in w/$5 sc

Tues, 7pm, $100 added per table Hold-Em, $75 buy-in, with one $60 re-buy

Wed, 7pm, $10,000 guaranteed* Hold-Em, $110 buy-in, no re-buys (*w/100 players)

Sun, Noon, $5,000 guaranteed* Hold-Em, $50 buy-in, $15 re-buys- (*w/ 50 players)

Also dealing blackjack 24/7 desert diaMond Casino, i-19 866-332-9467Dealing blackjack 24/7 Fort MCdoWell Casino 480-789-1424MEGA Stack Tournament, 1pm, Sun -

$115 buy-in, $5,000 in additional chips with an optional $15 Dealer add-on – no re-buys

“Bounty” Tournaments, Mon-Sat at 1pm and Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sun at 7 pm, $30 buy-in, $5 bounties, BONUS, with 1-3 hours of live play before tournament, Bounties increase to $20, $40 and $60 (Tournaments are NLHE except Omaha Hi-Lo Wednesdays)

Tues, 7pm, $3,000 Guaranteed NLHE Tournament - $3 buy-in (To enter, you must play in a live game 1 hour before tournament)

Sat, 7pm, $5,000 Guaranteed NLHE Tournament - $5 buy-in (To enter, you must play in a live game 1 hour before tournament)

“Pocket Aces always win” - In a live game if you lose with Pocket Aces – you win the same amount as the winner (except river raises)

“Poker Hot Seat” 20 random draws each day – Win up to $10,000 – See poker room for details

Also dealing blackjack 24/7 lone Butte Casino 800-946-4452Dealing blackjack 24/7 HarraH’s ak-CHin Casino 480-802-5000Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri, 3pm - $500 Guar-

anteed No-Limit Hold-Em, $25 buy-in + $10 re-buys

Tues, 3pm & 7pm - $500 Guaranteed Omaha H/L, $10 buy-in, $10 re-buys

Thurs, 7pm - $500 Guaranteed NLHE, $10 buy-in, $10 re-buys

Fri, 3pm - $500 Guaranteed NLHE, $10 buy-in + $5 re-buys

Fri, 7pm & Sat Noon, $750 Guaranteed NLHE, $40 buy-in - no re-buys

Sat, 5pm, $750 Guaranteed NLHE, $20 buy-in – w/$10 add-on

Sun, Noon - $500 Guaranteed NLHE, $10

buy-in, unlimited $5 re-buysSun, 5pm - $500 Guaranteed Limit

Omaha H/L, $10 buy-in, $10 re-buys & a $10 add-on

$50 Daily Splash pots on ALL tables, on the hour Mon – Fri, 9am – 4pm & Sat & Sun 6am-8am

Progressive High Hand, daily 5pm-5am – and “Aces Cracked” pays $50 - see poker room for details

Daily, Royal Flush pays $200 and Straight Flush pays $100

Also dealing blackjack 24/7Hon-daH Casino 800-929-8744Mon, 6pm, 50/50, Hold Em & Omaha

Hi-Lo, $25 buy-in + one $25 add-onTues, 2pm – Mid – “Aces Cracked” pays

$80 (first 5 each Tues)Wed, 6pm, No-limit Hold Em, $40 buy-in,

no re-buys Thurs, 6pm, Omaha Hi-Lo, $40 buy-in, no

re-buys Sat, 4pm, No-limit Hold Em, $30 buy-in,

$10 re-buys + $10 add-onSun, 4pm, Crazy Pineapple $30 buy-in,

$10 re-buys + $10 add-on Mazatzal Hotel & Casino 800-777-7529Live Poker daily - see poker room for

detailsSun, 1pm, NLHE Tournament, $25 buy-

in, no re-buys - $50 added per tableWed & Sun, 6pm, NLHE Bounty Tourna-

ment, $50 buy-inHigh Hands - win up to $500Dealing blackjack 10am-1am, $3 tablesBlackjack tournament, Mon, 6pm, $40

buy-inParadise Casino 888-777-4946Dealing Blackjack 5pm-1amQueCHan Casino & resort1-877-QueCHan Sat & Sun at 1pm, No Limit Hold Em, $25

buy-in + $10 s/c and $5 re-buysSun, 6pm NLHE “Bounty” Tournament -

$25 buy-in + $10 s/c, with $10 re-buys - $5 bounties

Mon & Thurs at 1pm – No-Limit Hold Em - $20 buy-in + $7 s/c with $10 re-buys

Tues & Fridays, Omaha 4/8 or 8/16 KillSpecial $69 room rates for poker players.Dealing blackjack 24/7 $50,000 Blackjack Tournament, August

21 & 22 – Champion wins $20,000 - $250 entry fee – “Free Roll” qualifying thru Aug 18

talkinG stiCk resort 480-850-77772010 Arizona State Poker Championship,

Aug 13 at 9am, Final Table Aug 16 at 11am - Estimated $1,000,000 prize pool with 900 entries! Win an entry in single table shootouts daily or during special Sunday Tournaments.

Sept 11-13, The 5th Annual Ladies State Poker Championship – Buy-in $175 w/ $25 s/c – or you can win a tournament seat in a satellite tournament.

Mon - Fri, 11am, No-Limit Hold Em, $60 buy-in

Tues & Wed, 7pm, No-Limit Hold Em, $130 buy-in

Mon-Fr – $100 “Splash Pots” at 7am, 8am,9am, 10am & Noon

Mon-Fri, 3am-9am “Aces Cracked” Win $100 rack

Sat & Sun, 3am-9am “Monte Carlo Days”Also dealing blackjack 24/7


FROM A WOMAN’S POINT OF VIEW

by Marianne Minneci

Time For The Ladies To Shine

s you are reading this article, the Arizona State

Championship Poker tournament is about to begin or underway at Casino Arizona. If you are one of the hundreds of women in the state who love to play poker but missed this event, have no fear, your chance to be in the spot-light is coming up.

On September, 11, 12 and 13 at 10:am, Casino Arizona presents the 5th Annual Arizona State Ladies Poker Championship No Limit Hold-Em Tournament at the new poker room at the beauti-ful Talking Stick Resort and Casino.

If you haven’t played in one of the past tourna-ments, you don’t know what you’re missing. This exciting event is a must for every woman who loves the game of poker. It’s a chance to enjoy the cama-raderie of other females who also love playing the game and to demonstrate your poker skills.

This year promises to be bigger and better. The

tournament will be running a total of three days, 250 players will start on Sept 11 and 250 on Sept 12. Top players from each round will move on to the final championship round on Monday, Sept 13 where the new “Arizona Queen of Poker” will be crowned. So clear your social calendar - this is where it’s happening ladies!

To add to the total excitement, if the tourna-ment sells out, Casino Arizona will add $50,000 to the prize pool with the champion receiving $35,000 along with a trophy and a championship bracelet. Above all else, you will have the distinct honor of being the best in the State of Arizona for 2010.

The total prize pool for this event, based on a tournament sellout will be $137,500.

The top 50 players will receive cash prizes. The second place prize will be $20,625 plus a trophy, the third place player takes home $15,675. Even if you come in between 41st and 50th place you get $612, which isn’t too shabby in my estimation.

The buy-in for this tournament is only $175

with a $25 service fee. The cost is well worth the rewards. Sign-ups have already started, so don’t miss out on this outstanding poker experience. Satellites are also available to win a spot into this tournament. Check with the poker room for details.

Come out to Talking Stick Resort and make a weekend of it with special room rates of $99 per night for tournament entrants.

Talking Stick Resort is an oasis in the middle of Scottsdale with so much to offer to everyone who visits. It’s the total experience. There are nine superior restaurants, fabulous bars and all the gaming you can handle.

I can’t wait to see you all in September. Until next time, “Have a Lucky Month” and write me at [email protected].

2009 Ladies State Champion Judith Bernstein


by TJJorgensen

TJ’s BlackJack corner

T.J. Jorgensen has been a professional Blackjack player for over 20 years. He is well known for his live tournament play, both locally and interna-tionally. He has competed against, and beaten, some of the top tournament players in the world. He is the author of the book, "Beating the Casino at Their Own Game," available through his web site www.freewebs.com/tjsblackjackcorner or by e-mail [email protected]

Blazing Cash BlaCkjaCk TournamenT

henever Michael Thompson, the

director of table games at Wild Horse Pass puts on a

Blackjack tournament - there are two things you can count on; It will be a sell out, and it will run like clockwork.

The “Blazing Cash” Blackjack tournament held on July 27 at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino was no exception. Myself, Erin Edmonson a top Phoenix Photographer, and one hundred twenty four hopeful Blackjack players showed up with thoughts of winning a big share of over $13,000 in prize money.

One of the reasons that Michael’s tournaments are so popular is because the casino adds $6,600 to the prize pool making it a positive expectation for the player. Here’s the math; The tournament pays five places with an average payout of $2,640 at the final table. Your chances of getting in the money are 25 to 1. So, by luck alone, you would get in the money once every 25 times. With an entry fee of $60, you would invest $1,500 to enter 25 times with an expected return of $2,640 giving you a positive expectation of $1,140 for every 25 tournaments entered.

This is the reason no matter what your skill level is you should always enter this type of event, plus they are a lot of fun and everyone always has a good time.

There were four qualifying rounds with five

players seated at each table. Everyone started with $1,000 in chips. Betting limits were $10 to $500 with Blackjack paying 2 to 1. A chip count was held at the completion of hand 16.

At the end of 21 hands the player with the most chips at each table advanced to the semi final. That’s 5 semi final tables with five players each, and again the player with the most chips at each table after 21 hands advanced to the final table.

In round I was dealt good cards early when I was betting small, and bad cards when I needed to make some hands. The Blackjack Gods were not smiling on me and I failed to make the semi final, but as usual I made a lot of new friends and had a good time.

In the final round - the five remaining players decided to split the prize pool rather than play it out, which to me was a very smart move on the part of all the players. 1st place was to pay $6,600 and 2nd was to pay $2500, with 3rd, 4th and 5th paying much less. By “chopping” the prize pool each player left with $2,640. The only way any

player could have won more was by playing out the round and placing FIRST - a 1 in 5 proposition. Congratulations to all five players who made the final table, and graciously posed for the photo. I would also like to say “Thanks” to Michael Thompson for another great tournament. I hope we see more tournaments like this in the future.

There was one thing missing from this tourna-ment, a long time tournament player named Norm who I have competed against for years recently passed away. He was a very good player and tourna-ments won’t be the same without him. RIP Norm.

Until next time I hope you play winning Blackjack.


Linda Boyd ,a long-time table game player before turning to video poker, also writes for “Southern Gaming” and “Midwest Gaming and Travel”, her book, “The Video Poker Edge”, includes free removable pay schedules and her free strategy cards for the most popular games. The Second Edition ©2010, is now available at bookstores, amazon.com or at Square One Publisher - www.squareonepublishers.com Toll Free: 877-900-BOOK

byLinda Boyd

a BoYD’s eYe VIeW oF VIDeo Poker

The Long hoT Summer

y friends back East in Maryland are telling horror stories about the string of 3-digit, sky high humidity days. Even though we Arizonans like to brag about the low humidity, we’re in need of

indoor entertainment when temperatures go over the century mark. Your local casino is a great spot to hang out on long summer days and

nights. Of course, you don’t want to overspend nor do you want to run out of cash too fast. Video poker or even some slots mixed in is a great way to have fun and doesn’t have to cost more than an evening dining out and going to a movie.

Slots: Some writers don’t like to admit that they’ll slip an occasional twenty into the cash opening of a slot machine. I absolutely do this from time-to-time. The newer ones are lots of fun with their creative sounds, graphics and bonus rounds. You’ll get better mailers from some casinos by playing these because the theoretical return is lower than on better video poker games. Just make sure you keep your investment to a limited and pre-determined amount since these games are so amusing you can easily get carried away.

Video Poker: If you’re willing to take the time to carefully check out the pay schedules with those in my book, The Video Poker Edge, you’ll know the theoretical return, assuming correct play, before you begin your session. Make sure you understand that anything can happen in the short run, but if you’re a frequent player you’ll have better results by finding the device with the best return.

Arizona players can be assured that skill is a factor when they choose video poker since our state requires a RNG (random number generator) on video poker devices, just like Nevada. There are several states that have VLT’s (video lottery terminals) which seem to deal random cards, but they are really like scratch tickets. To make sure you receive a pre-determined hand they’ll have a special feature, like a genie appears at game’s end and the final hand changes. Skill won’t help on these machines and you’ll never be able to determine the ER (expected return) by looking at the pay sched-ule. So for skilled video poker players Arizona casinos reward home practice on tutorial software, like WinPoker (www.videopokerpractice.com), and those who take the time to find the best pay tables.

Cash: Arizona casinos will mail you coupons for money, called bounce-back cash, just to get you to come back. You’ll also be paid for the points you accumulate by signing up for a free slot club card and making sure you insert the card anytime you play. If you like table games, then hand the plastic to a member of the pit crew.

Food: The food comps in Nevada used to be more plentiful than they are now. Mostly that’s due to trying to cut corners and make it through the current economic crunch. Many of the Vegas buffets have cut out more costly items while raising the price. You’re going to find more dining choices than ever before

at local casinos throughout the state of Arizona. Best of all the prices are reasonable especially during the grueling summer months when special prices abound even for non-gamblers.

Entertainment: Big names, like Josh Turner, Rhianna, Ronnie Milsap and a slew of comics are coming to casinos in Arizona--really no need to leave the state for an eclectic array of top acts. You can go online or call your local casinos to get a list of dates for the next few months. I find the ticket prices are more reasonable than the same acts when they perform in Vegas.

Other: You may be a regular at your local casino but you should still check all the flyers at the slot club desk for promotions and drawings. Not only that, but also take a few minutes to swipe your player’s card at the casino’s kiosk.

You’ll often find special meal coupons, free drawing tickets and other perks by pushing the virtual buttons.

Final Thoughts: I just got back from a trip to Laughlin and Vegas where temperatures soared several degrees higher than right here in Arizona. Considering the whole package of food, comps, video poker and entertain-ment you’ll find much to keep you right here in Arizona for the duration of this long hot summer.

Arizona players can be assured

that skill is a factor when they choose

video poker


Monica Cazares hardly ever purchases tickets, but on her way out of the store, she saw the Lottery Ticket Vending Machine and, on an impulse, purchased a “Sparkling 7’s”, but it was not a winner. But for some unknown reason, she

decided to purchase one more. The second ticket was a winner. After Monica realized that she just might have a winning ticket, she took it to the store to be scanned just to be sure.

Our winners’ diverse ideas on spending their winnings are as unique as their reasons for pur-chasing their particular Scratchers tickets. Edna plans to put her winnings into the bank for a rainy day. Monica on the other hand is in school studying to become a registered nurse, and she plans to get her sister a car and use the rest for herself.

lottery news

July PICK 3 CASH 4 PICK 501 9-9-9 06-15-24-25 07-10-11-13-2402 2-4-1 14-17-23-24 02-22-23-28-3403 1-0-5 07-10-17-23 07-11-15-18-35 04 1-6-6 04-10-17-26 05-09-11-29-30 05 7-0-5 06-21-22-26 12-20-25-26-37 06 7-1-6 01-04-05-23 02-24-27-31-39 08 9-1-7 04-06-08-25 01-07-10-13-30 09 9-5-6 02-07-15-19 02-11-17-31-36 10 2-9-7 02-10-13-22 12-16-24-32-34 11 5-5-0 01-19-21-24 19-26-27-35-37 12 8-8-1 02-03-05-21 09-10-17-36-37 13 3-8-3 11-19-22-23 10-14-31-36-39 15 6-2-5 05-08-10-15 01-23-28-33-35 16 3-0-1 01-05-06-12 02-17-23-28-39 17 1-7-3 08-11-16-19 02-12-18-36-38 18 4-8-2 05-14-17-25 01-03-08-15-35 19 8-3-9 02-07-08-18 11-22-31-35-38 20 1-0-8 01-13-15-26 10-12-17-21-31 22 9-9-7 03-11-14-24 04-09-19-34-36 23 6-9-4 04-05-16-24 02-04-12-19-27 24 9-5-1 05-11-15-26 03-16-23-28-39 25 7-5-6 04-10-14-25 01-05-07-28-35 26 2-2-1 01-15-21-22 09-13-29-30-34 27 3-3-5 11-19-22-26 01-06-13-25-27 29 2-8-4 02-12-15-21 04-08-10-22-25 30 4-9-6 06-09-18-25 07-09-10-15-18 31 8-1-0 04-07-13-21 20-23-29-30-32

THE PICK Date POWERBALLNumbers July Numbers PB PP

17-18-20-21-35-43 03 03-10-14-52-53 3 310-13-17-28-38-40 07 10-41-44-48-56 4 202-15-17-21-40-41 10 20-21-27-28-56 4 408-12-16-33-34-43 14 20-21-23-38-42 6 304-07-13-19-35-44 17 22-27-35-37-45 3 403-18-21-31-41-43 21 16-22-30-51-58 25 305-08-17-27-30-36 24 20-30-38-46-59 27 202-03-08-11-24-28 28 01-11-20-25-27 2 507-13-27-36-43-44 31 01-16-17-41-57 15 3

In Phoenix catch the winning numbers first on ABC Channel 15 at 10:25 nightly. You can also call the Lottery Hotline at (480) 829-PICK (7425) in Phoenix or (520) 325-9141 in Tucson. For outlying areas in Arizona call 1-800-499-3798. Visit our website at arizonalottery.com or see a participating Lottery retailer for the winning numbers.

July MEGA MILLIONS MB MP

02 01-10-12-32-36 25 406 08-18-45-47-50 36 209 01-31-33-34-50 41 413 07-11-14-15-34 14 316 02-15-18-20-39 34 320 12-18-28-36-43 19 323 16-19-39-44-49 26 227 02-07-10-16-29 8 430 11-30-40-48-52 42 4

SEVENS FOR THE WINMost players love

any game that deals with the number seven, and the Lottery’s “Sparkling 7’s” is no exception. Dorothy Topel of Chandler only purchases Scratchers tickets sporadically, but has played this game

several times. She’s had a few small wins with it, but nothing significant until recently.

Dorothy purchased her ticket and scratched it while in the store. She scratched the numbers, but didn’t scratch the amounts won until the very end. She kept rechecking the ticket and coming up with the same amount of $50,000, so she asked her daughter to check it, who thought her mom had made a mistake, But after rechecking, they both came to the same conclusion – the ticket looked like it was a $50,000 winner.

Even after Dorothy left the Lottery office with check in hand – she still had trouble believing it was real, and because of that, she hadn’t really decided what she wanted to do with her winnings. She intends to take some time to think about it. She’s always been careful how she spends her money, and just because she won the top $50,000 prize doesn’t mean she is going to start changing her lifestyle. This type of win simply takes the stress off of daily living.

A ROYAL WIN!Rebecca Baillie of

Kingman has played the Arizona Lottery’s “Poker Royale” before, but never won anything. However, she enjoyed playing the game and asked her hus-band to purchase it for her when they stopped for gas. He bought her two of the Scratchers tickets from the clerk.

When they returned home, the first ticket she scratched was not a winner. On the second ticket, she didn’t see anything at first, so she put the ticket aside to finish later. After her husband was asleep, Rebecca finished scratching it. She got excited because it looked like a $5,000 winner and although it was nearly midnight she turned on all the lights in the room to make sure she was reading it correctly. She discovered that she hadn’t counted correctly and missed a matching hand. So, instead of $5,000 she was now looking at a ticket worth $50,000.

She immediately woke up her husband who thought she was kidding - So he checked the ticket with her, over and over again, and then each called their respective parents - woke them up to tell them the news.

The win still doesn’t seem quite real to Rebecca, but the reality is slowly sinking in and, as she said, “It’s a blessing.” Rebecca works as an accountant, and said they are now thinking about the purchas-ing a home.

LOVE THOSE SPARKLING 7’SEdna Kiely and Monica Cazares don’t know each

other, but they have the same taste in Scratchers tickets. Both enjoy playing “Sparkling 7’s”, and each won the top prize of $50,000.

Years ago, Edna had a friend who, when they were going to the casino, would say, “I wish you all 7’s.” So when she saw the “Sparking 7’s” Scratchers ticket, she made an impulse purchase and bought one. Edna scratched

the ticket, but since she doesn’t usually play, she wasn’t really sure she had a winning ticket, so she went over to her friend’s house to have her check it, but her friend wasn’t sure either. Finally, she decided to take it to the Safeway store to have them scan the ticket - It was a winner.


gaming newsNORTHERN AZ POKER CHAmPIONSHIP IS bACK

Last year’s biggest poker tournament in Northern Arizona is back at Bucky’s poker room in Prescott for 2010 with $25,000 in prize money and a 1st place prize of $10,000 with just 200 entries.

This annual No-Limit Hold Em tournament brings in the top players from all over Arizona.

The tournament is not only great fun, with terrific prize money, it’s also a chance to get out of the scorching heat of Phoenix, Tucson and the rest of those towns with triple digit temperatures – you know who you are – and head for the crisp mountain air of Prescott where thermometers read 15 to 20 degrees cooler in August.

You can even get a special “Stay and Play” rate when you come up for the tournament.

Preliminary rounds (limited to the first 40 players to register each Sunday) are held at 2pm on the first 4 Sundays in August, with the final round to begin at 2pm on Aug 29. There are plenty of other poker room promotions going on every day at Bucky’s Casino – So come up for a day, weekend or bring the family or friends for a week long adventure with so many great spots to visit in Northern Arizona.

For more information call 1-800-756-8744 or go their website at buckyscasino.com

Bucky’s Casino is located at the intersection of Hwy 69 and Heather Heights Road as you enter Prescott.

On July 8, Desert Diamond Casino presented a check worth over $74,000 to the Tohono O’odham Community College (TOCC) as part of the funds raised at their 7th annual Golf Classic.

The ceremony was held at the Community College; Jane Latane, Interim President of the college, and Bernard Siquieros, Chairman of the college’s board, were among those who accepted the check on behalf of TOCC. The money will go towards the TOCC Capital Campaign. This is the third time the college has been the recipi-ent of the Golf Classic’s funds since its inaugural year. In its seven-year history, the Golf Classic has raised more than $425,000.

The Golf Classic brings together volunteers, avid golfers, sponsors and others in order to support community organizations.

Each year, Desert Diamond Casino selects an organization to be the beneficiary from this event.

This year’s tournament held at

the Canoa Ranch & Torres Blancas Golf Club in Green Valley, raised a record number of dollars. More than 150 indi-viduals played in the tournament, with countless numbers of volunteers from Desert Diamond Casino and TOCC. Major sponsors included Shamrock Foods and Fluoresco Lighting and Signs.

TOCC was established in 2000 as a two-year college for individuals wanting to continue their education. The main campus is located in Sells, with classes held at other locations across the Tohono O’odham Nation.

For more information call 866-DDC-WINS or go to www.desertdiamondca-sino.com

COLLEGE bENEFITS FROm GOLF TOuRNAmENT


HORSIN’ AROUND

InsIde del Mar:by BrianMulligan

Brian Mulligan was the main West Coast line-maker for 17 years for the Daily Racing Form writing under the non de plume of “SWEEP.” He has probably handicapped more races than any man alive since he set lines on up to 15 tracks a day for all those years. Mulligan also led the other public handicappers in Los Angeles at every meet in SoCal at one time or another during his tenure there. He continues to contribute to the Daily Racing Form writing “A Closer Look” analysis daily.

or those longing for a road trip, you could do much worse than taking that sweet road to Del Mar to enjoy, sun, sand, beau-

tiful people and the fastest horses this side of the Mississippi. The meet will go for about another month, and it is a celebra-tion of life as much as a stage for horseracing.

One thing about the stomping grounds known as Del Mar, and it has been this way for at least three decades, is that you cannot make a favorite too short on the morning line. Chalk gets pounded here. It may be because it is a resort track, and there are a ton of kids in the grandstand and in the infield, or maybe it’s just the concept of trying too hard to cash a ticket.

Maybe it’s the salt air, but if you are swallowing chalk, you better pick your spots right. Just like with Saratoga, only the strong survive, and to survive you have to pay attention to where the winners are coming from. So far this meet, the track has played pretty fair, but it has been tough on the stalkers. It seems either you wanted to be up close, and close to the lead, or you wanted to come from left field.

In prior years, because of the proximity to the ocean, and because the synthetic surface changes from the morning to the afternoon, the bias and the way the track plays can change as the day goes on. But this season, the climate has been similar in the morning and the afternoon, so far, for the most part. Still, if you are at the track, between the margaritas and the nachos, try to examine winners and why they scored from the way the race set up and played out.

On a recent weekend, one day inside speed was king, and it was very hard to get by runners that lead running toward the inside of the track. The

next day, the inside was dead, and the place to be was to rally down the middle of the track. Go figure.

Give horses that have a race over the track a huge edge. The owners that make the trek down for the meet want action, and you cannot keep a decent claiming horse in your stable unless you padlocked him to the stall.

Pay attention to upper-echelon sophomores that have been freshened

for this meet. The fact that they have not been through a hard grind all year gives them an opportunity to put two or three super races together against a tired crew.

As far as the turf is concerned, generally speaking the Del Mar course can play a tad heavy early in the meet, but as the days go on, it will get packed down, and speed will hold better. Stalking styles fit well, and it’s never simple to come from left field, because the turns are so tight. If Silky Sullivan types are your appetizer, please get a price before diving in.

There can be some money made if a player zigs and zags, as the fans gener-ally will jump on the popular jockey names like Bejarano and Rosario, and the top trainers, Mike Mitchell, Bob Baffert, Doug O’Neill and John Sadler.

That leaves a lot of things on the table for riders and barns that fly just under the radar. Trainers that should be watched are Peter Miller and Carla Gaines.

Miller is stabled at the nearby San Luis Rey Downs, and had a breakout meeting a few seasons ago at Del Mar, starting and finishing fast. He is a home boy, was born right up the road at Carlsbad, and as a youngster he went to jockey school before the hormones kicked in and he grew. Miller learned from one of the best trainers ever in Charlie Whittingham, as he was around stars like Palace Music and Greinton back in the day. The guy is great with youngsters, has won the Grade 1 Del Mar Debutante, and gamblers could do much worse than getting on the Miller Time bandwagon.

Gaines used to be stabled in Northern California, but since coming south, she has thrived. She has a nice mix of young and experienced horses, and won with 5 of her first 9 starters at the meeting this year.

The most astute players gambling at Del Mar tend to adjust and adapt to the changes throughout the meeting.


The Other Guys «««NYPD detectives Holtz and Gamble stumble on to a big case while checking into building permits, but no one believes them. They are a mismatched pair - who does not get along, but they have to learn to put aside

their differences and work together to stop what

could be the biggest theft in the city’s history. There are some very funny moments, but Will Ferrell goes over the top too often and the story doesn’t hold together. Ferrell fans, if there are still any out there, will like it.

Scott Pilgrim vs The World ««««Scott is a normal guy with quirky friends who plays bass in a rock band. Then he falls for a girl he sees at a party - but this is no ordinary girl. First she travels through his dream and then learns he has to defeat her seven evil exes if he wants to date her. This is a truly unique film - a romantic comedy with touches of the supernatural, video games and the

graphic novel it was based on. Everything about this film is fun from the cast to the special effects.

byDavid Ramsey

DAVID AT THE SNACK BAR

David Ramsey is the President and co-founder of the PhoenixFilm Critics Society and a member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association (The Critics Choice Awards). Catch him on the CBS 5 Morning News every Friday at about 6:20am and on ABC-15’s “Sonoran Living Live” every other Friday. Visit David’s website at www.Thesnackbar.Net or contact him at [email protected].

David’s Video DetailsDate Night – ««««The Foster’s try to add some spice to their marriage by taking their weekly date night into the city, but when they take someone’s reserva-tion at the hottest restaurant in town things go wrong. The couple whose reservation they took is wanted by some very bad people, who are now after the Foster’s who end up on the run through New York City trying to find out why they are being pursued. The film is reminiscent of many comedy chase films of the past but a good cast and an even mixture of comedy and action make it worth watching.

the JoNeses –«««The new neighbors have all the latest and best of everything and they don’t mind showing it off. Before long everyone in this upscale

neighborhood is trying to keep up with the Jone-ses but the Joneses are not what they appear to be. A very good cast and an interesting concept make this worth watching, but a predictable ending keeps it from being really good.

the Backup plaN – «««Zoe wants a child and she is frustrated with waiting for Mr. Right, so she resorts to artificial insemination and then she meets Stan. After a few dates she falls for him and has to tell him she is pregnant. At first he freaks out but eventually realizes he wants to be with her and they move in together. Their relationship is turbulent but predictable. This is Jennifer Lopez’ best romantic comedy – but that is not saying much.


BINGO

play all 19

for games

$21

3720 W. Greenway Rd., Phx • (602) 978-2040

6:30 pm Sunday & TueSday(doors at 5:30)

MinimumPrizes of

$2965offered each

night!

$1,000Jackpot

coverall$500

Consolation

$1,000progressiveJackpot$500 Consolation• starts at 50 numbers or less

• increases by $200 & • 1 number added each session

till hit

each nighT

• 55 numbers or less

1st time players get a free Dauber and non-alcoholic drink

powerBingo

machineSavailaBle

money Ball game

all regular gameS pay aT leaST

$140

at 9:30am

American Legion #29 6821 N. 58th AveMon & Thurs 6:45pM Wed 11:45aM

American Legion #629847 W. Desert CoveThurs & saT noon

25¢Bingo sTarTs 9:30aM

Riverboat Bingo18300 W. Bell RoadMon 6:30pM, Tues, Thurs, & saT 11aM & 6:30pM, sun 1 & 6:30pM

Phoenix West Elks5525 W. ColterTues 7pM, sun 1pM, 6pM

Postal Worker’s Social Club3720 W. Greenway Rd.Tues & sun 6:30pM

Reflections Bingo3414 W. NorthernMon, Tues, Thu & Fri 7:00pM, saT 6:30pM & laTe nighT Fri & saT 10:30pM

Casino Games – Phx areaFort McDowell CasinoFountain Hills AreaMon, Wed, Thu, Fri:9aM, 12:30pM, 6:30pM

Tue: 12:30pM, 6:30pM

saT & sun: 6:45 & 9aM, 12:30 & 6:30pM, Fri & saT @ MidnighT Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino15406 Maricopa Rddaily 11:00aM, 2:30 & 6:30pM Lone Butte CasinoSanTan Loop202 & Kyrenenoon & 6:30pM daily

Vee QuiVa Casino

51st Ave. 10 mi. S of I-10daily: 12:30 & 6:30pM

statewide GamesApache Gold Casino • Globe5mi E of Globe on Hwy 70sun-Thurs noon;Fri & saT 7pM

Preferred BinGo LoCations

Bingo Halls - To get your games listed call 602-373-8728 or E-mail Phil Scudella [email protected]

BlueWater Casino • Parker11300 Resort Drdaily 6:30pM

Casino Del Sol• Tucson5655 W. Valencia Mini sessions 11:30aM & 1:30pM MaTinee 2:15pM & evening 7:15pM

Cocopah Casino • Yuma15136 South Ave B Somertondaily 1 & 6pM

Desert Diamond • Tucson7350 S Nogales Hwydaily: 1:30 & 7:15pM

Mazatzal Casino• PaysonHwy 87 at mile post 251 Mon-Thurs 12:45pM

Mon & Tues 6:30pM

Paradise Casino • Yuma450 Quechan Dr. daily aT 1 & 6pM

The time starts at the first throw. Contestant will have seven attempts to catch the roping dummy. If contestant does not catch any part after seven attempts, their turn is over but may get back in line and take the challenge again. Once the dummy is caught, the contestant will lead a horse through three poles and back to the start line. Then, contestant will run to the opposite end to a ribbon-filled horse Contestant must find a ribbon that has a 777 on it and return with it to the finish line.

Bulldacious the Mechanical Bull- Contestant will mount Bulldacious. There will be 7 easy practice seconds, 7 intermediate seconds to build

confidence, then the buzzer will sound and scored time will begin on the last 7 seconds for a total of 21 seconds. Only the last 7 seven seconds will be judged and scored.

All the fun of being in a rodeo without the dan-gers of the real thing!

It’s an all American Summer with “All American Thrills and Chills” that includes the Red, White and Blue Punchboard. This Punch Board Game is similar to the one on TV show “The Price is Right”. This fun promotion happens every Tuesday through September 28, and the Patron that wins will get to put together their own cus-tomized vacation package to where-ever they want

to go! Earn tickets by playing Keno, Slots, Poker, Bingo or eating in the Cedar Ridge Restaurant, Grill or Lounge.

Mazatzal Hotel and Casino is also offering a great golf package – So bring your clubs. You can play golf in the cool pines at either Rim or Chaparral Pines Golf Clubs and stay in a luxuri-ous suite - all for only $135.

Mazatzal Hotel and Casino is a short 55 minute drive north of Fountain Hills on Highway 87, just as you enter Payson.

For more information about these and other events call 1-800-777-PLAY or go to 777play.com

continued from page 8


ASTROLOGY & JOke

1. Apache Gold Hotel Resort Casino • (Globe) San Carlos Apache Tribe–slots keno bingo & blackjack. (800) 272-24332. BlueWater Resort Casino • (Parker)Colorado River Indian Tribe–slots keno bingo blackjack & poker. (888) 243-3360

3. Bucky’s Casino • (Prescott)Yavapai–Prescott Indian Tribe–slots, poker & blackjack.. (800) 756-87444. Casino Arizona Talking Stick Resort • (Scottsdale)Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community–slots poker blackjack & Keno (480) 850-77775. Casino Arizona @ 101 & McKellips • (Scottsdale)Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community–slots blackjack & Keno (480) 850-77776. Casino Del Sol • (Tucson) Pascua Yaqui Tribe–slots poker & blackjack (800) 344-94357. Casino of the Sun • (Tucson)Pascua Yaqui Tribe–slots (520) 883-17008. Cliff Castle Casino • (Camp Verde)Yavapai-Apache Nation–slots blackjack & poker. (800) 381-75689. Cocopah Casino • (Yuma)Cocopah Tribe–slots bingo & blackjack (800) 237-568710. Desert Diamond Casino Hotel• (Tucson)Tohono O’Odham Nation–Old Nogales Hwy slots keno bingo & poker (520) 294-777710a. Desert Diamond - I-19 • (south of Tucson) slots & blackjack. (520) 294-777711. Fort McDowell Casino • (Fountain Hills) Fort McDowell-Yavapai Nation–slots keno bingo poker & blackjack. (480) 837-1424

12. Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino • (Chandler) Gila River Indian Community–slots keno blackjack & poker. (800) 946-445213. Gila River Vee Quiva Casino • (Laveen)Gila River Indian Community–slots bingo black-jack & poker. (800) 946-445214. Gila River Lone Butte Casino • (Chandler)Gila River Indian Community–slots bingo & blackjack. (800) 946-445215. Golden Ha’ San Casino • (Why)Tohono O’Odham Nation–Slots16. Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino (Maricopa)Ak-Chin Indian Community–slots keno poker bingo & blackjack. (480) 802-500017. Hon-Dah Resort-Casino • (Pinetop) White Mountain Apache Tribe–slots blackjack & poker. (800) 929-874418. Mazatzal Hotel Casino • (Payson)Tonto Apache Tribe–slots keno bingo poker blackjack (800) 777-752919. Paradise Casino • (Yuma)Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe–slots keno bingo poker & blackjack. (888) 777-494620. Spirit Mountain Casino • (Bullhead City)Fort Mohave Indian Tribe–slots. (888) 837-403021. Yavapai Casino & Gaming Center • (Prescott) Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe–slots (800) 756-8744

CASINO DIReCTORY

Joke of the Month

Leo July23toAug23 Aug7–14 Staylatetowinbig Aug15–22 Excitingtripsoon Aug23–31 Playwithyourgut Sep1–7 Thebigoneisverynear

Virgo Aug24toSept23 Aug7–14 Bigchangesarenear Aug15–22 Righttimetogetout Aug23–31 Keeppromiseyoumade Sep1–7 Terrifichunchbringsvictory

Libra Sept24toOct23 Aug7–14 Cardsworkinyourfavor Aug15–22 Becarefulofatrap Aug23–31 Thebigoneisnear Sep1–7 Reallyfuntripahead

Scorpio Oct24toNov22 Aug7–14 Goodchancetohitpay-dirt Aug15–22 Callfriendforadvice Aug23–31 Oldpalreturns–becareful Sep1–7 Excitingweekcomingup

SagittariusNov23toDec21 Aug7–14 Stickwithyoursystem Aug15–22 Unexpectedpleasure Aug23–31 Rightplacefornow Sep1–7 Stickwithyourconvictions

Capricorn Dec22toJan20 Aug7–14 Kindnesspaysbigtime Aug15–22 Surprisingturnofevents Aug23–31 Planfalltripnow Sep1–7 Getbacktobasics

Aquarius Jan21toFeb19 Aug7–14 Notalladviceisgood Aug15–22 Easydoesitthisweek Aug23–31 Excitementallweekend Sep1–7 Yougetwhatyouneed

Pisces Feb20toMar20 Aug7–14 Newfoundtalentisasuccess Aug15–22 Youdohavetheanswer Aug23–31 Callfrompastsurprises Sep1–7 Goodtimesaroundcorner

Aries Mar21toApril20 Aug7–14 Plantripfornextmonth Aug15–22 Becautiousatveryleast Aug23–31 Invitenewfriendout Sep1–7 Veryluckyweekahead

Taurus April21toMay21 Aug7–14 Greatplayisrewarded Aug15–22 Newfriendwillbefun Aug23–31 Unexpectedtravel Sep1–7 Getoutwithfriends

Gemini May22toJune21 Aug7–14 Makemove–timeisright Aug15–22 Surprisecallfromfriend Sep23–31 Plentyoffunthisweek Sep1–7 Soundssilly,butitworks

Cancer June22toJuly22 Aug7–14 Luckystreakisnear Aug15–22 Greattimewithnewfriend Aug23–31 Weektoplayyournumbers Sep1–7 Yourtalentbringsvictory

The Missing Ladle MysteryBrian invited his mother over for

dinner. During the course of the meal, Brian’s mother couldn’t help but notice how beautiful Brian’s roommate, Jennifer, was. Brian’s Mom had long been suspicious of the platonic relationship between Brian and Jennifer, and this had only made her more curious.

That evening, while watching the two interact, she started to wonder if there was more

between them than met the eye. Reading his Mom’s thoughts, Brian volunteered, “I know what you’re thinking Mom, but I assure you Jennifer and I are just roommates.”

About a week later, Jennifer came to Brian saying, “Ever since your mother came to dinner, I’ve been unable to find my antique silver gravy ladle. You don’t sup-pose she took it, do you?”

Brian said, “Well, I doubt it, but

I’ll send her an e-mail just to be sure.” So he wrote:

Dear Mom,

Jennifer’s antique gravy ladle is missing. I’m not saying that you “did” take the gravy ladle, I’m not saying that you “did not” take the gravy ladle. But the fact remains…we haven’t been able to find it since you were here for dinner.

Love, Brian

The next day, Brian received this email from his mother:

Dear Son,

I’m not saying that you “do” sleep with Jennifer; and I’m not saying that you “do not” sleep with Jennifer -- But the fact remains that if Jennifer had been sleep-ing in her own bed since I left, she would have found her pre-cious gravy ladle by now.

Love, Mom

Documents

Aug 2010