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AUGUST 14—18, 2015

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

34 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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and loves in an all-new way with

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henever I listen to my friends talk about how they feel stuck, I always

want to jump in and start giving advice. I constantly point out that

there are so many prospects in front of us every day, all we have to do

is seize just one and run with it!

If you are feeling stuck and need a new opportunity with your gambling, just look

at everything packed in this issue. There’s a new table game at Casino Arizona

and Talking Stick Resort, five 3D slots that are brand new at Harrah’s Ak-Chin, a

great steakhouse to visit, advice on futures betting, the Arizona State Poker Cham-

pionship in August at Talking Stick Resort, Lone Butte’s expansion, Multimedia’s

TournEvent of Champions here in Arizona, plenty of July events at the Tropicana

Laughlin, great entertainment, and a whole lot more. Pick one and go for it!

In this issue, you’ll find plenty of reasons to make your next trip to any casino a

success. We’ve got the low down on a ton of new slots and those coming soon,

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

our Facebook at: facebook .com/ArizonaGamingGuide , become part of our com-

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me know what you think of this issue and have fun!

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Since the beginning of June, we have received quite a number

of comments about Harrah’s Ak-Chin’s new free play system.

As a result of the overwhelmingly positive e-mails, letters,

and Facebook messages, we thought we’d share with everyone

what exactly is going on.

A. Lang—Editor

A: As of June 9, 2015, Harrah’s Ak-Chin in Maricopa, Arizona

implemented a new system with their Total Rewards player’s

club cards. Any free play awarded by the casino to your play-

er’s club account can be downloaded onto a slot machine and

unused amounts are automatically loaded back on to your card

when you remove the card from the machine!

What does this mean?

1. You no longer have to use all your free slot play at one ma-

chine. For example, you can download $5 in free play onto a slot

machine, bet $1.00 three times, still have $2.00 of free play left

on the slot, pull out your card and the $2.00 will transfer back

onto your account. If you won any amount as a result of those

three $1.00 wagers, you can hit cash out and walk away with

your winnings!

2. You can move to a different machine to use the remainder of

your free play!

3. There are no more codes to remember, no buttons to press,

and no procedures to follow!

We are so excited about this new system! If you’re just not feel-

ing it anymore on the slot you chose to play, at least you can

cash out, remove your Total Rewards card and try your luck

somewhere else with any remaining free play.

Make sure you check out the new features the next time you

visit Harah’s Ak-Chin. They can be reached at 480.802.5000 or

on the web at HarrahsAkChin.com for more information.

With football season just around the corner, we get questions

from our readers regarding fantasy sports leagues, the legality

of them, the legality of participating in online fantasy sports

leagues, and so on. We decided to ask the Arizona Department

and get a $25 gift or gas card if we decide to print your question! Do you have a question for our staff of casino gaming industry professionals and slot experts? Write us with your questions

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of Gaming (ADG) for some clarification on this as there ap-

pears to be some confusion among our readers.

A. Lang—Editor

A: Currently, the fantasy sports that operates in most states

does so under a section in the Unlawful Internet Gambling En-

forcement Act which was passed as part of the Safe Harbor Port

Security Bill in late 2006. The law states that fantasy sports

games are exempt from prohibition as long as the following

conditions are met:

1. All prizes/awards offered to winning participants are estab-

lished and made known to the participants in advance of the

game and their values are not determined by the number of

participants or the amount of any fees paid by the participants.

2. All winning outcomes reflect the relative knowledge and

skills of the participants and are determined predominantly by

accumulated statistical results of the performance of individuals

(athletes in the case of sports events) in multiple real-world

sporting or other events.

3. No winning outcome is based on the score, point-spread, or

any performance or performances of a single real-world team or

any combinations of such teams; or solely on any single perfor-

mance of an individual athlete in any single real-world sporting

or other event.

Arizona statues consider the following three points when deci-

phering between legal and illegal gambling. The law considers

something to be gambling if these three items apply:

1. Considerations: the act of risking/giving something of value

2. Reward: the opportunity to obtain a benefit

3. Chance/Skill: from a game or contest, of chance or skill, or a

future contingent event is central to the event

Fantasy leagues among friends would fall under Arizona’s so-

cial gambling statutes. As long as no player, person or entity

receives an indirect or direct benefit. ARS 13-3301(7) “Social

gambling” means gambling that is not conducted as a business

and that involves players who compete on equal terms with

each other in a gamble if certain conditions apply. The ADG had

the following to say on the topic of fantasy sports: “ADG wants

fantasy players who are playing through any online third party

paid league to be aware, those sites usually list Arizona as an

excluded state and therefore may not be able to collect any win-

nings.” Furthermore, “Arizona statutes do not currently author-

ize paid fantasy sports leagues played through a third party,

however this does not prohibit fantasy sports players from par-

ticipating in social leagues where a third party is not directly or

indirectly benefitting from the gambling. A group of friends

playing against each other where all the money is paid to the

winner or winners is not prohibited.” $

PLAYERS TALK

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TABLE GAMES

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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.

Buster Blackjack Payoffs

No Dealer Bust – no payoff – wager is lost

Dealer Busts with 3 or 4 cards – payoff is 2 to 1

Dealer Busts with 5 cards – payoff is 4 to 1

Dealer Busts with 6 cards – payoff is 15 to 1

Dealer Busts with 7 cards – payoff is 50 to 1

Dealer Busts with 8 or more cards – payoff is 250 to 1

In addition, there is a Bonus payoff of $1,000 if the dealer busts

with 7 cards and an even higher $8,000 bonus if the dealer busts

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By Al Moe

ew games and new ideas often come to small gaming

regions first before they become accepted in places like

Atlantic City and Las Vegas. In fact, Three-Card-Poker

was overlooked by Nevada gaming operators who refused to

give it a trial in the 1990s, so it was a small club in Mississippi

that first took the plunge and found they had a gem. The same

may be true for Buster Blackjack.

I’ve never been a fan of side-bets at blackjack. I find the game to

be perfect as it is, as long as I get 3-2 on a blackjack, as all casi-

nos in Arizona offer. What could improve the game beyond its

great qualities? You can change your wagers, you can learn

basic strategy and get really good and play nearly even with the

house, and you can play more than one hand. It’s great! But

then along comes Buster Blackjack.

Right now, before a single casino in Nevada has the game, two

casinos in Scottsdale (Talking Stick Resort and Casino Arizona)

are offering players the chance to try out the Buster Blackjack

side-bet. Not surprisingly, popularity is high. Probably because

the bet pays-off when the dealer busts!

Side Bets Are Popular

Even though the game of blackjack is already awesome, side-

bets are popular. You can play Lucky Ladies all over the state,

from the Blue Water Resort in Parker to Bucky’s in Prescott. It’s

a fun wager, but the house edge is high and that’s my issue with

it. Buster Blackjack is much more player-friendly while still

offering a nice payoff.

The game is offered on a standard blackjack table, usually with

a six-deck shoe or an automatic shuffler. Gamblers play their

regular hands of blackjack, but prior to any cards being dealt

they may make a bet on the Buster Blackjack spot, up to the size

of their blackjack wager. The big difference is that the bet is not

on their own hand, it plays on the dealer’s hand. So even if the

player busts or makes a blackjack and their hand is finished,

they still have action!

Once all players are done, the dealer plays out their own hand,

and if they bust, every Buster Blackjack wager gets paid. If you

didn’t know it, the dealer will bust approximately 28.5 % of the

time (I know, it seems like less), and if you play the Buster bet,

you get paid!

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NEW SLOTS

ourney through time to the land of pharaohs where golden

treasure abounds with the brand new Sphinx 3D slot ma-

chine at Harrah’s Ak-Chin in Maricopa, Arizona. Sphinx 3D

is the first title in the new Spielo True3D product line utiliz-

ing patented, award-winning 3D display technology exclusively

designed for GTECH for the gaming industry.

This True 3D experience is certain to impress with its unique

award-winning and patented autostereoscopic technology, us-

ing integrated eye-tracking to make images jump off the screen

or stretch into infinity in high resolution.

The integrated eye-tracking system detects the player’s position

and continuously adjusts the image according to their position.

The image is processed and displayed so that the ideal 3D pic-

ture self-matches the player’s precise line of sight, allowing free-

dom of movement in all directions – all without the need for

special glasses.

Sphinx 3D, a 5-reel, 30-line game features an action-packed base

game and a total of seven bonuses: two in the base game and

five that are part of the Sphinx Bonus selection.

Three Sphinx symbols in the base game trigger the Sphinx Bo-

nus selection: the higher the bet, the bigger the selection of bo-

nuses to choose from in this unique take on buy-a-feature.

All bonuses leverage the 3D technology to enhance the gaming

experience and game play is radically transformed by using an

integrated player eye-tracking system that allows players to

move their head to change viewing angles and explore different

bonus environments.

Three Sphinx symbols on reels two, three, and four trigger the

Sphinx Bonus. Players travel up to the Sphinx pyramid in this

Bonus Selection Segment in an immersive real-time rendered

3D scene.

Plus, Harrah’s Ak-Chin installed five of the 3D games including

Bejeweled and Dragon Temple, so make sure you give all of them a

try! You can also check out Big Red by Colossal Gaming next to

Dunkin’ Donuts, make your own adventure with Konami’s

Dungeons & Dragons and also with Konami’s Fast Hit Progressives

video slots. There’s always so many new games coming in,

you’ll just have to plan a trip to Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino to see

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RAMOSIS FREE GAME BONUS: Played on special bonus

reels and awards 20 free games with a 2x multiplier.

DIAMONDS CHAMBER BONUS: Pick to reveal credits,

multipliers, or extra rounds during four rounds of game play.

STARS PROGRESSIVE: Choose stars to be placed next to

the five jackpot levels and at least one jackpot is guaranteed.

ANCIENT WHEEL BONUS: Choose up to three times from

three magic wheels representing different volatilities. Spin-

ning the wheels will start the playoff of a credit amount that

is shown on the wheels. Players can look around and behind

the wheel to peek at values before making a selection!

WILD SCARAB BONUS: Find and activate long-lost scarab

reels in this bonus, which features 10 free spins and stacked

wilds on the z-axis. For added excitement, scarabs that don’t

pay build up stacks until they pay!

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Panda Spirit By Aruze

ruze’s Panda Spirit slot machine will be

making its way across casino floors very

soon and we can’t wait because the panda

character looks way too cute and lucky! Panda Spir-

it is a 1-cent, 5-reel, 30-line stepper slot game. Bonus

symbols appearing on 3 or more consecutive reels

beginning with the leftmost reel trigger the Panda

Bonus. Then, each symbol that triggered the bonus

turns either red or green and a number appears.

The sum of the numbers that appeared is awarded

(from 8 to 420). The player may select either Panda

Free Games or Panda Spin Bonus in which a ran-

domly selected credit award is won (10, 20, 30, 40,

or 60 times the number of free games, times the bet

multiplier). The chances of hitting the bonus are

about 1 in 99 and the game has a medium volatility.

For more information on Panda Spirit and Aruze,

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NEW SLOTS Coming Soon

Monopoly Big Money Reel By WMS Gaming

r. Monopoly is back — and ready to take a trip around the board like never before.

Introducing the Monopoly Big Money Reel theme which features a 42-inch curved

LCD top box and 1080p high-definition screens that bring Monopoly to life! Any com-

bination of five or more scattered Monopoly Money watermarks awards a spin of the Monopoly

Big Money Reel top reel. For each type of Monopoly Money collected, the associated Monopoly Big Money

Reel sections receive a multiplier. The Monopoly Big Money Reel top reel will then spin, potentially trigger-

ing the Utilities Bonus or Go! Free Spins Bonus, or awarding up to 10,000 credits. The Go! Free

Spins Bonus awards 8 spins, but before each spin within the bonus, you pick a GO! symbol reveal-

ing a 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, or 1,000 Monopoly Money bill. All watermarked bills on the reels will

then turn into the selected bill for that spin, awarding credits equal to the value of the water-

marked bill times the number of bills landed! The Utilities Bonus begins with a bankroll of up to

1,000 credits. Pick a hand from Mr. Monopoly to reveal a Spin, Collect, or Collect x2. If Mr. Mo-

nopoly reveals a “Spin,” the Monopoly Big Money Reel top reel spins, adding credits or a multi-

plier to the bankroll. Landing on “Collect x2” multiplies the bankroll by two and the Utilities Bo-

nus ends. So pass Go!, take a chance at collecting 200 dollars, and visit now.WMS.com for info! $

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ntroducing a candy-coated addition to the Any Way family called the Sweet

Nothings theme. This new theme offers a unique take on Any Way pays by removing

smaller Royal symbol wins from the credit meter and moving them over to the

Sweet Nothings meter. By doing this, you are able to combine small wins for a chance

to win something meaningful! The longer you play and save up the credits in the

Sweet Nothings meter before redeeming them the sweeter your rewards will be!

During the Sweet Nothings Spins, winning royal symbol combinations go straight

to the Sweet Spins Credits Meter. Once the meter reaches 1600, the Sweet Nothings

Spins will become available and you may choose to activate them at any time! Ex-

ceeding 7500 Sweet Nothings will automatically trigger the Sweet Nothings Spins.

When you redeem your Sweet Nothings points, you are offered a ‘choose your vol-

atility’ option which determines how many games you want to play as well as

which multipliers you want to play them at; up to a 25x multiplier. During the

Sweet Nothings Spins if the meter equals or exceeds the initial Sweet Nothings Removed,

the Sweet Nothings Spins will be retriggered. The Sweet Spins feature ends when

the Sweet Spins Credits Remaining reaches zero credits.

In addition to this, Sweet Nothings offers a Free Spin bonus awarding up to 25 free

spins and a 10x multiplier! If this game has your sweet tooth curious, visit

now.WMS.com for more information and keep your eye out for this game coming

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Friends By Bally Technologies

ith more than 20 million weekly viewers and 62 Primetime Emmy nominations over 10

memorable seasons, Friends is considered one of the 50 greatest shows of all time by

TV Guide Magazine. Now you can experience the laughs and loves in an all-new way

with the Friends video slot from Bally which features the beloved characters from Warner Bros.

Television’s widely popular sitcom. The Friends game is presented on the Pro Theatre, a new cabi-

net featuring two Pro Wave curved cabinets topped by a massive 1080p resolution 55-inch display.

This two-game configuration allows you to enjoy the experience solo or with a BFF. The Friends

video slot is a 5-reel, 40-line game that features an exciting wheel bonus. Three full stacks of Wheel

Bonus symbols on reels two, three and four trigger the Friends Wheel Bonus. Touch and spin the

interactive U-Spin wheel to win credits, one of three Free Games bonuses featuring classic clips

from the show, or The Bamboozled Bonus. During this pick feature, match three tiles to win credits

or up to three progressive jackpots. Win 11 free games with Walking Wilds in the Party Bonus, 10

free games with wild symbols that lock into place in the Wedding Bonus, and 10 free games with

all pays tripled in the Thanksgiving Bonus. Add Mystery Stacks in the base game and the chance of

winning a life-changing top award on the Bally Cash Connection wide-area progressive link, and

it’s never been more fun to hang out with your Friends! Look for the Friends slot machine at a casi-

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By Cindy Esquer

ARIZONA LOTTERY

Aaron Hiser, Mesa, redeemed a winning

ticket worth $10, used the money to pur-

chase a $10 Xtreme Cash Scratchers tick-

et, and scratched it at home. To Aaron’s

amazement, the ticket turned out to be a

$100,000 winner.

He signed the back of the ticket immedi-

ately. Although he didn’t know it at the

time, he’d won the last top prize for the

game.

Aaron usually buys Scratchers on pay-

day. When he redeems a winning ticket,

he’ll either buy a few extra $5 tickets or

splurge and buy a $10 ticket.

Working as a manager in the retail field

doesn’t allow Aaron a lot of spare time.

When he has the time, he spends it with

his family. He also enjoys golfing and

fishing.

With a family vacation already planned

for San Diego this summer, this win will

allow them to extend their time at the

beach. It will also help them pay off some

bills.

The ticket was purchased at Circle K,

7546 E. Baseline Road, Mesa.

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

Jose Holguin, Phoenix, purchased a Jum-

bo Bucks Scratchers ticket from a Lottery

vending machine and scratched it in his

truck. Although he’s a frequent player of

Scratchers games, he hadn’t played in a

while and forgot how much he enjoyed

playing it.

When Jose finished scratching the ticket,

he saw what looked like a top prize win-

ner; believing it was another matter. He

drove home and asked his grown chil-

dren to check the ticket and tell him how

much they thought he’d won. They

agreed with Jose; he’d won the top prize

of $100,000.

As soon as Jose signed the back of the

ticket, he came to the Lottery office to

redeem it. He needed to have the Lottery

confirm that the ticket was real; only

then could he finally believe it.

In addition to playing Scratchers, Jose

also plays Powerball and Mega Millions

on a regular basis.

Jose is an electrician, so his days are long.

The only plans he has for the money is to

pay off a few small bills and invest the

rest.

The ticket was purchased at ARCO

ampm, 2902 N. 16th St., Phoenix.

Richard Royal, Wellton, is a frequent

Scratchers player. He recently purchased

two Win Pigs Fly tickets. He’d previous-

ly won $250 with the game and got his

money back on a number of them.

When Richard finished scratching both

tickets, he was shocked to discover that

one of them was a $50,000 top prize win-

ner. Even though he was sure the ticket

was a winner, as soon as he’d signed the

back of it, he had the store check it.

Richard grew up and attended school in

Wellton. Later, he went into the military

and recently retired. Richard taught him-

self to make jewelry that he sells online

and at swap meets. When he has time, he

enjoys rock hunting.

With regard to his winnings, Richard is

going to pay off any bills he has and put

the rest away for a trip overseas to see

his daughter and family.

The ticket was purchased at ARCO

ampm, 1349 S. 4th Ave., Yuma.

Editor’s Note: Win Pigs Fly is a recent addi-

tion to the Arizona Lottery’s long list of

Scratchers games. Players can purchase a

Win Pigs Fly Scratcher for $5 at participat-

ing retailers. Match any of the player num-

bers to the winning numbers and win a prize

for that number. Revealing a flying pig sym-

bol automatically awards $50! Prizes range

from $50,000 (at press time there was still

one such Scratcher out there according to

ArizonaLottery.com!) all the way down to $5.

Overall odds of winning are about 1 in 3.7. $

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CASINO DINING

CHOLLA PRIME STEAKHOUSE Casino Arizona’s Steakhouse Wins TripAdvisor Award Back To Back

asino Arizona, an enterprise of the Salt River Pima-

Maricopa Indian Community, is proud to announce

that Cholla Prime Steakhouse & Lounge has received

TripAdvisor’s “Certificate of Excellence” award. This marks the

second consecutive year the property’s fine-dining restaurant

has been honored with the accolade.

“Cholla Prime Steakhouse & Lounge is Casino Arizona’s hidden

gem so we’re thrilled TripAdvisor has recognized our commit-

ment to the food and beverage industry,” said Ramon Martinez,

Director of Public Relations for Casino Arizona.

A prominent travel website, TripAdvisor allows guests to post

online reviews about establishments. Five years ago, the compa-

ny began honoring venues—that have received consistent favor-

able remarks throughout the year—with the “Certificate of Ex-

cellence.” This year, the award celebrated an exclusive list of

venues, with accommodations representing approximately 30

percent and restaurants epitomizing 52 percent of the 2015 win-

ners.

A staple in Scottsdale’s culinary community, Cholla Prime

Steakhouse & Lounge joins the list as a 2015 fan favorite by

online users. In addition to its flavorful steaks and cozy ambi-

ance, the restaurant has been commended for its speedy service,

accommodating staff and affordable prices. It has also received

praise for its gourmet salads, exceptional poultry dishes and

crowd-pleasing appetizers.

Cholla Prime Steakhouse & Lounge is the ideal fine-dining des-

tination for every occasion. Featuring the very best regional

cuisine, Cholla’s top chefs are known for preparing classic fa-

vorites and exciting new dishes for your absolute enjoyment.

This hidden gem for Phoenix Steakhouses includes menu favor-

ites such as Crab Stuffed Prawns, Strawberry Fields Salad, New

York Steak and Elk Tenderloin.

Located just off the gaming floor in Casino Arizona, the upscale

setting offers guests an intimate retreat to savor the experience.

And, remarkably, it’s always affordable.

For more information on Casino Arizona and Cholla Prime

Steakhouse & Lounge visit CasinoArizona.com. $

Editor’s Pick From The Steakhouse Menu

Appetizer: Chorizo Stuffed Dates

House-made chorizo sausage with sliced water chestnuts

stuffed into an Arizona Medjool date wrapped in Apple-

wood smoked bacon and served with a sweet and salty

hoisin glaze.

Salad: Cholla Steakhouse Salad

The salad features grilled marinated beef tenderloin, ro-

maine hearts with organic greens, roasted red peppers, roma

tomatoes, red onion, roasted sweet corn with toasted Arizo-

na pistachios and a sesame balsamic vinaigrette.

Player Favorites: Trio Nachos

Beef tenderloin, slipper lobster, tequila shrimp, tuna ceviche,

fresh tri color chips, Monterey jack, cheddar and pepper jack

cheese, avocado salsa, mild picante salsa, pico de gallo.

Dessert: Chocolate Royal Flush

A layered milk chocolate croquantine crunch base with mas-

carpone truffle filling, topped with a chocolate peanut butter

ganache & raspberry fluid gel.

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ne of the fastest-growing trends in sports wagering

during the past 15 years is the interest in futures

betting. Futures betting is the equivalent of predicting

the season or tournament for a team or an individual for that

sport, which can be done by predicting the total number of

wins, or if a team will win a division title, conference or league

championship.

Futures betting has gained popularity in Las Vegas because it is

a way for tourists to maintain interest in a sports team all season

which can be as long as seven months. Along with the major

sports leagues, futures betting is also popular with international

sports.

So what is the secret behind successful futures betting in sports?

Follow these four tips and with a little patience your ‘futures’

will look so bright that you will need shades!

Scheduling Strategy

Before you can decide to bet on the season-long outcome for any

sports team, check their schedule and try to predict the outcome

of each game (which can be very tedious for baseball, basketball

and hockey). Outside of the NBA and NHL which has a set

schedule, non-conference or non-division games in baseball and

football are very important because they can vary in strength in

schedule and as they rotate every year. In football, strength of

schedule can easily mean the difference between finishing with

an average 8-8 record or an excellent record of 12-4.

When reviewing the schedule, take note of times when the team

plays on short rest, which means back-to-back games in basket-

ball and hockey, or Sunday, Monday or Thursday night games

in football. Playing on short rest dramatically evens the playing

field, so games that appear to be easy victories can easily be-

come upset losses. As a sports bettor, you do not want to have

higher expectations on a team’s anticipated performance than

their scheduling demands.

Futures Tip: Spend at least two hours analyzing a team’s sched-

ule before placing a futures bet.

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4 REASONS TO FOCUS ON THE FUTURE Remember These Four Tips For Betting Futures In Sports Wagering

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WINNING WAYS

See Who’s Starting Strong

Every sports season brings surprises, so for underdogs that

start the season strong, it is often a smart idea to lay a small

wager for that team to win its division, conference or even

league championship. Always make these wagers during the

first month of the season, before the odds are lowered and you

receive less bang for your buck.

Although it’s easy to overlook the start of any sports season,

pay attention, as a small $10 wager can turn into $300 by sea-

son’s end.

Futures Tip: Need an example of why it is important to pay

attention early to a sports season? Look no future than the

current Major League Baseball season where the perennial last

place finishers (Houston Astros) have started red hot and their

odds to win the World Series have gone from 500 to 1 to 15 to 1

in less than 90 days.

Midseason Moves

The biggest change in all of sports in the last decade is the

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hottest teams often win the championship, not necessarily the

teams that have had the best records all season. Knowing this

trend, it is extremely important to monitor the entire sports

league during its all-star break to identify the best value in fu-

tures betting opportunities. Each all-star break is at least three

days, so you have ample time to do your research. Use the foot-

ball-heavy Thanksgiving holiday weekend to look at which pro

and college teams may be able to finish strong and win the

championship. Look at strength of schedule and players return-

ing from injury, two key variables to predicting playoff success.

Futures Tip: This decade is filled with sports teams that looked

awful halfway through the season then finished strong to win a

championship, including the San Francisco Giants’ three World

Series titles.

Hedge If You Are Close

So if you take this advice and have been patient for several

months, and your team is in the championship round, protect

your bet by making a small wager on the other team, so you

guarantee you win something. This is called ‘hedging’ in the

sports betting world.

The general rule of thumb is to ‘hedge’ half the amount you are

due to win. For example, if you made a $5 bet on a 100 to 1 long-

shot to win the title, and they are now in the championship

round, you should place a bet on the opposite team that pays

out $250, half of the amount of your expected winnings with the

original team.

Futures Tip: Most professional sports bettors strongly encour-

age hedging, but only if your finances allow for it!

Be a smart sports bettor and save some money for a rainy day! $

Editor’s Note: Wagering on sports in an organized manner in Arizona

is not legal except if all proceeds are distributed to participants only.

Sports wagering is legal in Nevada and we encourage you to find your

favorite sports book in Laughlin, NV or Las Vegas, NV.

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oker players from across the state and beyond – professionals

and amateurs – will make their way to Talking Stick Resort

this August for the 11th annual Arizona State Poker Championship.

The highly anticipated event returns to the resort’s ARENA Poker

Room with a prize pool that’s projected to pass $1,000,000 and an

expected field of around 1,500 people.

“Each year the tournament gets bigger and better,” said Ramon

Martinez, Director of Public Relations for Casino Arizona and Talk-

ing Stick Resort. “When the tournament launched in 2004, we had

500 participants. Last year, we had 1,460 entries. So, we’re expect-

ing a record turnout again this year.”

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The 2015 tournament runs from August 14 through August 18,

and professional poker player and four-time World Series of

Poker champion Tom Schneider will serve as this year’s host.

“The dealers and staff at The ARENA Poker Room work hard to

make this tournament an exceptional event, and they continue

to improve it each year,” said Tom Young, Director of The ARE-

NA Poker Room.

Taking players’ needs into consideration, a dinner break has

been added for the three “day ones” (Day 1a: August 14, Day

1b: August 15 and Day 1c: August 16), and Young and his team

have also implemented better structures, better satellites, and

upgraded to the Poker Tournament Directors Association rules.

“These changes will give our players an even greater experi-

ence,” Young said.

There’s a lot of money up for grabs in this tournament. Last

year’s winner, Robert Tanita, took home $257,690; and this year,

the first place prize could surpass that. Because such a signifi-

cant amount of cash is obtainable, the Arizona State Poker

Championship has become an attractive tournament for out-of-

state players, in addition to the local crowd.

The tournament buy-in is only $1,100. Through August 16, The

ARENA Poker Room will have one-winner shootouts ($130)

and two-winner shootouts ($240) to win a seat for the Arizona

State Poker Championship anytime 10 players sign up. There

will also be six super satellite tournaments: July 5, 12, 19, 26 and

August 9, 13.

There will be a $140 entry fee with one seat awarded for each 10

entries. Warm up tournaments start on August 10 ($130), Au-

gust 11 ($235) and August 12 ($340). For the big event, players

begin with $16,000 in tournament chips and there is an option to

buy $10,000 bonus tournament chips for $30. The bonus chips

must be purchased prior to the player receiving the first hand at

an assigned table.

The ARENA Poker Room is the largest poker room in the state

of Arizona. It features 54 tables, massive TV screens and “Audio

Everywhere” which allows players to tune into the featured TV

program of their choice. Additionally, the poker room offers a

tableside dining menu for those who need to refuel during the

games. For even more poker action, check out The ARENA Pok-

er Room in September when it hosts the 10th annual Arizona

State Ladies Poker Championship.

To learn more about these tournaments and the regularly sched-

uled weekday and weekend tournaments, call the Talking Stick

Resort Box Office at 480.850.7734, visit The ARENA Poker Room

or go to TalkingStickResort.com. $

2014 Arizona State Poker Championship

Winner Robert Tanita Walked Away With $257,690

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TRIBAL NEWS

hat is billed as “the best kept secret in Arizona,”

takes place at one of the most well-known places in

the state, the oldest continually-operating trading

post in Ganado on the Navajo Nation.

Hubbell Trading Post, a national historic site that has been do-

ing business since 1876, plays host to the Friends of Hubbell

Trading Post’s semi-annual Native American Art Auction. Held

in the spring and fall and next scheduled for September 26, the

Friends partner with the National Park Service to sell off be-

tween 400-450 items. The revenue raised goes to support the

park in helping secure grants for new programs, a scholarship

program, and to fund special events --- but the main purpose of

each auction is to provide economic assistance to the artists and

the community.

Over the two-and-a-half decades of its existence, the non-profit

Friends group has coordinated the auction and helped return in

excess of $2 million to local communities via the artists who

consign their hand-made items. Their scholarship program has

awarded $50,000 in stipends to qualified Navajo and Hopi col-

lege students that received $3,000 checks to help pay for their

advanced education. “We encourage young weavers to put their

first rug into our auctions,” reads their web page, “and when

they sell it, it’s a strong incentive to weave yet another rug, and

they get better each time!”

There is a two-hour preview of the auction items (9-11am) on

the morning of the sale of everything from vintage to contempo-

rary Native art works from Navajo, Hopi, and other Puebloan

tribes. Past auctions have offered katsina dolls, pottery, carv-

ings, fetishes, baskets, rugs, jewelry, concho belts, sash belts,

cradle boards, paintings --- and whatever else the artists are

ready to part with. The auction, conducted by R.B. Burnham &

Co. (“Serving the Native people of the Southwest for five gener-

ations”), runs from the first “wat-r-ya-gonna-gimme-for-it” gav-

el at noon and continues until all items have been offered to

bidders who come from both coasts and all over the Southwest.

“Auctions allow artists to get an immediate, and often higher

return, for their work,” says auctioneer Bruce Burnham of Sand-

ers, Arizona. “They’re a great way for collectors to see a varied

selection of works by a number of artists and to maximize the

power of their collecting dollars through nearly direct purchas-

ing. Plus, the auction venue is a great way to get an education in

Native American art for anyone interested in the subject. We’re

happy to point out unique and especially interesting pieces and

spend time, both before and after the auction, discussing the

artists, their craftsmanship, and any other aspects of the area

where we live and work.”

While the event itself is the major draw, so, too, is its location on

160 acres of an original Southwestern homestead built with the

growing of seasonal heritage crops and the grazing of Navajo

Churro sheep in mind.

“Most of the artists who sell in the auction are members of the

local community and Hubbell Trading Post has been a part of

the same local community since the late 1800s,” says the trading

post’s Program Manager Kari Carlisle. “While the auction is

held at the Trading Post, we are not a part of the actual event

and don’t see an increase in our sales on auction day except for

the spillover traffic that buys a lot of snacks. But the auction

benefits us in terms of publicity that brings visitors our way.

While we have upwards of 75,000 folks who visit each year,

some tourists drive right past us on their way to Canyon de

W

By Lee Allen

ARIZONA’S BEST KEPT SECRET Friends Of Hubbell Trading Post’s Native American Art Auction

TRIBAL NEWS

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Chelley, not even aware that we exist. The people who come

here on auction day show up specifically for the event, but

thanks to the auction traffic, a lot more people know about who,

and where, we are for a return visit.”

More people will discover the Hubbell Trading Post in the com-

ing year. Operated by Western National Parks Association, an

educational partner of the National Park Service, the Post will

play a part in the Park Service’s 100th anniversary in 2016. Still

operated as a trading business, visitors can learn about Navajo

heritage and culture, witness traders as they negotiate deals

with American Indian artists, and learn how weavers make

their Navajo rugs. The store also houses a unique collection of

Navajo art and pioneer artifacts.

One of the founding members of Friends of Hubbell Trading

Post, author Martha Blue, has a published biography of J.L.

Hubbell [Indian Trader, the Life & Times of J.L. Hubbell] that

fellow author Tony Hillerman calls, “A must on the reading list

of all interested in the way things were on the Big Rez in the

early days.” Former Navajo Nation President Peterson Zah says

that Blue, who has lived and worked in Navajo Country with

the Navajo people, “knows their trader experiences firsthand,

and Indian Trader gives a balanced view.”

Directions are the same for auction goers and Trading Post visi-

tors. The National Historic landmark is located one mile west of

Hwy. 191 on U.S. Highway 264 in Ganado. Visit the website

HubbellTradingPost.org or call the Visitor Center, 928.755.3475

or the store, 928.755.3254. Information on the Friends of Hubbell

Native American Arts Auction is available by e-mail at More-

News@FriendsOfHubbell.org or by calling 602.370.2875.

Allow lots of travel time as the drive from Flagstaff takes about

3 hours while the jaunt from Phoenix or Las Vegas runs up to 6

hours. $

Important Information For Hubbell Trading Post

Summer hours are 8am to 6pm.

Join a ranger-guided walk for an in-depth interpretation of

the Hubbell homestead, business, and ranch.

Tour the historic Hubbell home ($2/person).

Watch a Navajo weaver in the Rug Room weave a rug.

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TRIBAL NEWS

he 12th Annual Desert Diamond Casinos Golf Classic

has raised more than $130,000 to benefit four organiza-

tions that serve the Tohono O’odham Nation, two of

which are collaborating in a joint project. The funds were be

presented at a ceremony in June.

Over the past twelve years, the Desert Diamond Casinos Golf

Classic has become one of the preeminent charity golf fundrais-

ers in southern Arizona. This year’s tournament in March fea-

tured a fun Egyptian theme at the kickoff party, with golf held

the following day at Tucson’s Randolph Park Golf Complex.

Just as in years past, it was another huge success with more than

250 individuals participating. The tournament fully utilized

both Randolph Park courses, with the support of many volun-

teers from Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment and the

beneficiaries. The tournament’s major sponsors included Hunt

Construction/Penta Building Group and Delta Diversified En-

terprises. Velocity Solutions Group and Pepsi, along with many

others, also supported this worthwhile event. This year’s recipi-

ents include:

Tohono O’odham Department of Health & Human Services

Division of Prevention Kom Ckud Ki: Domestic Violence, which

offers programs and services to prevent domestic violence and

helps individuals live free of abuse.

Tohono O’odham Veteran’s Affairs, which provides programs

and services to support Tohono O’odham veterans of the U.S.

military.

Tohono O’odham Community Action/Tohono O’odham Ki:Ki

Association, which are collaborating on a joint project for an

elders garden. TOCA is dedicated to creating a healthy, cultur-

ally vital and sustainable community on the Tohono O'odham

Nation, while Ki:Ki has provided housing services to the mem-

bers of the Nation for 50 years.

Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment, with three locations

in Southern Arizona (Tucson, Sahuarita, and Why), is owned

and operated by the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, an

enterprise of the Tohono O’odham Nation. Additional infor-

mation can be found at ddcaz.com or by calling 866.DDC.WINS.

Follow Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment on Twitter

(@DiamondCasinos) and on Facebook. $

TRIBAL CASINO REVENUES The Indian Gaming Commission recently released an over-

view of tribal casino revenue across the country. The results

cover the data from 2002-2013. The report is broken down by

region and the “Phoenix Region” includes all the casinos in

Arizona, two in Colorado, 25 in New Mexico, and three in

Nevada. The “Phoenix Region” displayed consistent growth

in 2002-2007, a decrease from 2008-2010, and more growth

from 2011-2013. From 2002-2007 the average annual rate of

growth was just over 10% and from 2011-2013 the average

annual rate of growth was 2.5%.

YEAR REVENUE REVENUE SHARE

2013 $ 2,738,803,000 9.77%

2012 $ 2,716,525,000 9.74%

2011 $ 2,614,362,000 9.63%

2010 $ 2,538,617,000 9.58%

2009 $ 2,599,885,000 9.82%

2008 $ 2,773,715,000 10.37%

2007 $ 2,874,052,000 10.99%

2006 $ 2,718,914,000 N/A

2005 $ 2,529,128,000 N/A

2004 $ 2,159,872,000 N/A

2003 $ 1,898,522,000 N/A

2002 $ 1,782,874,000 N/A

TOTAL $29,945,269,000

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GAMING NEWS By Melody Hudson

From the place that has brought the Valley more winning

moments, now adds a whole new level of entertainment.

Lone Butte Casino is in the midst of a renovation project

that will enhance guests’ experience at every point in-

cluding an expanded casino floor, brand new dining op-

tions and an all new way to enjoy entertainment at the

popular casino.

“As exciting as this is for our guests, it is equally exciting

for our team,” said Carolyn Thompson, General Manager

of Lone Butte Casino. “Our goal continues to deliver the

very best guest experience. These renovations simply

make that goal easier to achieve and we can’t wait to

share all the exciting new choices with our guests.”

In the Casino

The gaming floor will be expanded by 10,000 square feet

to provide a roomier feel that will be easier to navigate,

including the all-new High Limit Slots Room, where

players will find bigger action and bigger payouts. The

renovations also include enhancements to the Bingo Hall,

like more comfortable seating and the latest in bingo

gaming equipment.

Dining

The all-new Cities Bar & Grille is destined to be a guest

favorite. This new concept is a true all-American restau-

rant, featuring signature dishes from across the country

like New Orleans Jambalaya, St. Louis Ribs, Baltimore

Crab Cakes, New York Strip and so much more.

Near Cities Bar & Grille, guests will find a new Platinum

Lounge and an Irish-themed bar appropriately named Lucky’s,

where they can delight in a wide array of amenities.

Entertainment

Headliners from music to comedy will take the stage at the all-

new Lone Butte Event Center, an 8,000-square-foot venue that

will offer guests the chance to see their favorite performers in

an intimate setting.

Expansion Brings More Excitement To Lone Butte Casino in Chandler, AZ

“This is a significant step for us and continues to place Lone

Butte Casino at the forefront of entertainment in Arizona,”

Thompson said. “The new Lone Butte Event Center gives us

the opportunity to attract top-name artists and create an all-

encompassing entertainment destination for our guests.”

Lone Butte Casino invites guests to experience all of these ex-

citing new additions during the grand opening on Saturday,

September 19th. Headlining the grand opening will be the R&B

kings Kool & The Gang. A complete show schedule will be

available at WinGilaRiver.com. $

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Competing in TournEvent of Champions casino qualifiers across the country, the

nation’s best slot tournament players are vying for a chance at the National Cham-

pionship and $1 million. Multimedia Games is hosting the TournEvent of Champi-

ons in collaboration with casinos across the country to crown the nation’s best slot

tournament player. Through May, the first 27 casino finalists have qualified to com-

pete for the national title at the Wynn’s XS Nightclub in Las Vegas on September 29

and 30, 2015. Qualifying rounds will continue into September with more than 175

slot players expected to compete for the National Championship and a grand prize

of $1 million.

“Each year, TournEvent of Champions has grown tremendously,” said GCA CEO

Ram Chary. “This year’s qualifiers have now earned a chance to compete in Las

Vegas for our biggest prize in the event’s four-year history — one million dollars.”

The TournEvent of Champions takes slot tournaments to a whole new level. Two

TournEvent of Champions buses are crisscrossing the country from April through

August, visiting 22 states with more than 250,000 players competing for the chance

to represent their favorite casino in Las Vegas. Casinos are hosting slot leagues,

semi-finals and then in-casino finals to find their top players to represent them at

the National Championship.

You can participate in TournEvent qualifying events on August 11 at Harrah’s Ak-

Chin in Maricopa, AZ, on August 16 at Desert Diamond Casino in Tucson, AZ, on

August 23 at Casino Del Sol in Tucson, AZ, on August 28 and 29 at Gold Dust West

in Elko, NV, and from September 4-6 at Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. $

TournEvent Of Champions Slot Tournament

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GAMING NEWS

Casino Arizona, an enterprise of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa

Indian Community, announced a winner in its 3-Card Poker

progressive game. The male Phoenix resident, who wishes to

remain anonymous, tested his skills on June 1 and claimed

$222,287. The big win made property history, taking the title as

this year’s largest 3-Card Poker jackpot at Casino Arizona.

“Jackpots are won on a daily basis at Casino Arizona, but that

doesn’t diminish our excitement when a player takes home a

major prize,” said Ramon Martinez, Director of Public Rela-

tions for Casino Arizona. “Winning more than $200,000 is a life

-changing event and we’re thrilled we were able to play such a

significant role in the winner’s life.”

A favorite pastime of many, 3-Card Poker challenges players to

wager bets with only three cards. They can select the dealer as

3-Card Poker Player Wins Over $200,000 At Casino Arizona

their opponent and place an Ante bet and also choose to bet

their own hand for a Pair Plus wager. With the Ante bet, play-

ers must fold or place a Play bet equivalent to their ante, while

dealers must possess a queen or higher to move forward. If the

dealer doesn’t meet the requirement, then the player will re-

ceive money on the Ante wager and also move forward with

the Play bet. On the other hand, if the dealer qualifies, then the

cards are compared and the best poker hand takes the win.

A progressive game, the 3-Card Poker jackpot increases each

session until it is hit. It has now been reset to $100,000, so

there’s still a lot of money on the table to be won! The Phoenix

resident joins Casino Arizona guest Joseph, who played and

won $116,214 this year, in the property’s ‘Winner Circle.’ For

more information on the latest Casino Arizona winners, visit

CasinoArizona.com/CasinoWinners.aspx. $

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Aquarius Casino Resort

800.662.LUCK

aquariuscasinoresort.com.

1,250+ slots, no smoking slot area,

high limit slots area, blackjack, table

games, roulette, craps, keno, race/

sports book.

Avi Resort & Casino

(Fort Mojave Tribe)

800.430.0721

avicasino.com.

1,000+ slots, bingo, blackjack, table

games, craps, roulette, poker room,

keno, race/sports book, KidsQuest.

Colorado Belle Hotel Casino

877.460.0777

coloradobelle.com.

750+ slots, blackjack, table games,

craps, roulette, poker room, keno,

race/sports book. Build your own

amazing burger at Pint’s Brewery!

Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino

800.227.3849

riversideresort.com.

1,300+ slots, no smoking slot area,

high limit slots area, bingo, black-

jack, table games, craps, roulette,

poker room, keno, race/sports book.

Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall

800.634.3469

pioneerlaughlin.com

490 slots, blackjack, table games,

craps, roulette, sports book. Make

sure to check out the video poker &

reel slots!

Harrah’s Laughlin

800.447.8700

harrahslaughlin.com

900+ slots, no smoking slot area,

high limit slots area, blackjack, table

games, craps, roulette, poker room,

live keno, race/sports book.

Golden Nugget Laughlin

800.237.1739

goldennugget.com/laughlin

1,000+ slots, blackjack, table games,

craps, roulette, poker room, sports

book. Sign up for the player’s club

and spin for free play!

Edgewater Hotel Casino

800.677.4837

edgewater-casino.com.

750+ slots, no smoking slot area,

high limit slots area, blackjack, table

games, roulette, craps, race/sports

book. Great all-around casino!

We are not responsible for incorrect, missing, or outdated information. To inform us of

updates, please email editor@azgamingguide.com. The Nevada Gaming Control Board

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

regulations. The most current data for Laughlin at press time is from three months prior.

*A negative hold percentage indicates that game overpaid during the stated month.

Tropicana Laughlin

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

laughlinriverlodge.com

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 25¢ 5.78 Craps 14.86

$1 6.27 Blackjack / 21 17.02

Multi-Denom 6.71 Roulette 19.62

5¢ 7.50 Pai Gow Poker 26.09

$5 9.12 Let It Ride 28.85

1¢ 11.26 Three Card Poker 28.87

Megabucks 11.30 Other Table Games 30.68

Tight $25 14.26

Other Hold %

Loose Sports Pools 6.08 Win Amount Dollars

Race Books 16.13 Slots 38.5 mil.

Bingo 18.87 Tables 3.6 mil.

Tight Live Keno 23.60 Other 0.5 mil.

Laughlin’s Gaming Statistics April 2015

LAUGHLIN, NEVADA Directory & Gaming Statistics

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For more information about the casino and the events, make

sure to head over to their website at TropLaughlin.com. $

he Tropicana Laughlin is serving up non-stop summer

fun in July. All you have to do is pack your bags, swim

trunks, your favorite watercraft and head for the river!

Pool & Cabanas

Hotel guests should make sure to take time to relax and refresh

by the pool. You can purchase refreshing drinks at the Pool Bar

and rent cabanas for a full day or a half day at reasonable rates.

Beach Party Friday & Saturday

For those 21 and older, there’s late night excitement at the Ca-

boose Lounge with live entertainment, dancing, giveaways and

contests from 9pm to 1am.

Gaming Promotions

In addition to the Blackjack and Craps tournaments this July,

the Tropicana Laughlin hosts their 8th Anniversary $10,000 slot

tournament. Three rounds of play are your chance to win some

of the cash. Get one entry and a buffet with the $50 buy-in!

T

By Joe Hagan

Director of Marketing, Tropicana Laughlin

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

ever wondered about the people working behind the scenes?

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 editor@azgamingguide.com 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:

“Ask Joe” Arizona Gaming Guide PO BOX 20636 Mesa, AZ 85277)

TROPICANA LAUGHLIN There’s Plenty Of Summer Fun For Everyone In July!

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CASINO NIGHTLIFE

Fronted by both male and female lead singers, Redneck Rock-

stars have spent years entertaining casinos, clubs and festivals

with boot-stomping, energy-packed performances. The incredi-

ble musicians recreate the rich, layered sound of today's country

music to play your favorite songs the way you know and love

them.

There is no charge to see the show. Guests 21+ can enjoy a night

of music, dancing and great food and drinks. For more infor-

mation on the Arizona Room Patio Grill and Casino Arizona,

visit their website at CasinoArizona.com/entertainment or call

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usic fans can kick off the workweek with the high-

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from 8pm to midnight in the Arizona Room Patio Grill at Casi-

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Since forming in 2011, the Redneck Rockstars have entertained

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CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

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Apache Gold Casino—Globe, AZ—800.272.2438

Events:

Marty Stuart—Jul. 3

Sienna and Kush Country—Aug. 15

Ramon Ayala—Sep. 9

BlueWater Casino—Parker, AZ—888.243.3360

Dig Lounge:

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

Casino Arizona—Scottsdale, AZ—480.850.7777

The Showroom:

The Rising (Bruce Springsteen Tribute)—Jul. 3-4, Pick Your Poison

(Poison Tribute)—Jul. 10-11, Iron Maidens (Iron Maiden Tribute)—

Jul. 24-25, Doobies Inc. (Doobie Brothers Tribute)—Jul. 31-Aug. 1

The Arizona Room:

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

the Sun—Tue. at 8pm, Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)—

Wed. & Thu. at 6pm, Redneck Rockstars (Country)— Mon. 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:

Happy Together Tour—Jul. 25

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

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:

Natalia Jimenez—Jul. 11

Pat Benetar & Neil Giraldo—Jul. 24

Fort McDowell Casino—Fort McDowell, AZ—800.843.3678

Lucky 7 Saloon:

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

Events:

Amp Up Your 4th Of July (Tribute Bands)—Jul. 4

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

Special Events: Micky Dolenz—3rd, Taylor Hicks—4th

The Lounge: Micky Dolenz—3rd, Live DJ—3rd, Taylor Hicks—4th,

Daisy Train—4th, Paul Wells—6th, Karen & Pat–7th, Silhouette–

8th, The Walkens Duo–8th, Stanley Serano Duo–9th, DSB (Journey

Tribute)–10th & 11th, Flavour–12th, Jay Allen–13th, Karen & Pat–

14th, Thadeous Rose Band–15th, The Walkens Duo–15th, Stanley

Serano Duo–16th, TrejaVu–17th, AzTex–18th, Karen & Pat–19th,

Paul Wells–20th, Karen & Pat–21st, Swingtips–22nd, The Walkens

Duo–22nd, Stanley Serano Duo–23rd, The Walkens–24th, Quantum–

25th, Unique–26th, Paul Wells–27th, Karen & Pat–28th, Bandstand

Shows–29th, The Walkens Duo–29th, Stanley Serano Duo–30th,

Shining Star–31st Margarita Sundays Poolside parties held Sunday’s

throughout the summer. Enjoy live music, great food and drink, all

while relaxing poolside. Margarita Sunday from 2 to 6pm.

Hon-Dah Casino—Pinetop, AZ—800.929.8744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom:

Munday Funday—Comedy Show 7pm, Ronny & the Classics

(Variety)—Jul. 7-11, House of Steel (Variety)—Jul. 14-18, Justin

Comedian Frank Caliendo Desert Diamond Casino—Sahuarita

September 5, 2015

Comedian, actor and impressionist Frank Caliendo is coming

to the Diamond Center for a night of hilarious impressions

and standup on Saturday, September 5. Tickets start at $25 and

are on sale now. Frank Caliendo has been making people

laugh his entire life. He is well known for his impressions of

famous actors Morgan Freeman, Al Pacino, Robin Williams

and Robert DeNiro; politicians George W. Bush, Bill Clinton,

and Barack Obama; broadcasters John Madden, Charles Bar-

kley and Jon Gruden; and talk show hosts Dr. Phil, Jay Leno,

and David Letterman. On stage, Caliendo’s high energy act is

a blend of observations, impressions, characters and anecdotal

stories that start at a frenetic pace and never let up. Appropri-

ately described as "a combination of Robin Williams and Jim

Carrey," Caliendo is one comedian that should not be missed.

Treena Parvello, Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, said, “If

you’re looking for laughs, you can’t miss Frank Caliendo.

Whether it’s sports, politics, or celebrities, his hilarious im-

pressions have something for everyone to enjoy!”

Editor’s Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

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Wright & High Octane (Country)—Jul. 28-Aug. 1

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.

Events:

Mark Wills—Jul. 3

Troubadour Experience (George Strait Tribute)—Aug. 14

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:

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Talking Stick Resort—Scottsdale, AZ—480.850.7777

The Pool:

Panda Funk—Jul. 3, Eric Morillo—Jul. 4, E5COBAR—Jul. 5, Adrian

Lux—Jul. 11, Benny Benassi—Jul. 12, Havana Brown—Jul. 18, Da-

vid Carvalho—Jul. 19, NOHESITATION—Jul. 26

The Showroom & Grand Ballroom:

Keb’ Mo’—Jul. 11, Sublime with Rome—Jul. 19, The Steve Miller

Band—Jul. 30

Twin Arrows Navajo Casino—Flagstaff, AZ—855.946.8946

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Vee Quiva Casino—Laveen, AZ—800.946.4452

VQ Live:

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Event Center:

Danny Serrano—Jul. 11, Kevin Sterner & Strait Country (George

Strait Tribute)—Jul. 18, Banda Machos—Jul. 24

Wild Horse Pass Casino—Chandler, AZ—800.946.4452

Chrome Nightclub—Fri & Sat 9pm-2am

The Lounge—Featuring a variety of live music nightly

Festival Park—Live music outdoors

Showroom:

Catch A Wave (Beach Boys Tribute)—Jul. 3, American Hitmen & The

GIs of Comedy—Jul. 4, Creedence Clearwater Revisited—Jul. 10, Boz

Scaggs—Jul. 11, Under The Sun Tour—Jul. 17, One Of These Nights

(Eagles Tribute)—Jul. 19

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Presents:

Micky Dolenz July 3

The Lounge will play host to Micky Dolenz, a founding

member of rock band, The Monkees. After the 45th Anni-

versary tour with the Monkees, Dolenz is on the road as a

solo act bringing a rock experience with his signature voice.

Don’t miss him live in the Lounge!

Taylor Hicks July 4

On Saturday, July 4, Season 5 American Idol winner, Taylor

Hicks is bringing his take on Southern soul, R&B, country

and blues to the Lounge. Hicks spent time performing on

Broadway and in a Las Vegas residency after his American

Idol win and chart topping single releases.

These free concerts are on a first-come, first-serve basis, with

wristbands available two hours prior to show time at the

Main Casino Entrance. There are plenty of other live perfor-

mances all month long, just visit HarrahsAkChin.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),

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

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Sources: Arizona Department of Gaming—Current Tribal Gaming Status as of 05/01/15 & direct inquiries by press time. We are not responsible for incorrect, missing, or outdated information.

Contact editor@azgamingguide.com to make updates. *Cocopah Resort Casino offers “Smoke-Free Sundays” which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday.

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

& Other Special Dates

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 next time you visit Yuma, don’t forget to play a few

games of Bingo at Paradise Casino’s Bingo Hall. The

casino is less than a mile away from historic downtown!

July 4th Independence Day: 1:30pm session only with free 4th

of July daubers while they last. There is a $25 paper buy-in or a

$47 and $77 electronic buy-in. The session has 10 main games

paying $300/$500 Specials/$1,199 Double Action Coverall. Make

sure to bring in your Fire Cracker Bucks for a chance at $200 to

$500! Also, start collecting your “19” Year Anniversary Bucks

for a chance at $619, $719, $819, $919 or $1,019 during our Anni-

versary Session.

Monday & Wednesday Bonanza Gold Nights: Starting at 6pm,

players can come out and try their luck with the Bonanza Spe-

PARADISE CASINO BINGO HALL July Schedule Of Games And Promotions

cial and win a chance at the Big Progressive Jackpot or a $500

consolation. The Bonanza Jackpot is valued at over $11,500.

Thursday Nights No Split Bingo: If you are tired of sharing

your bingo winnings, this is your night! The No Split Bingo ses-

sion begins at 6pm and no matter how many winners bingo

together on the main games, each winner will receive $100. No

Split Bingo is not valid on Hot Ball or other Specials.

Tuesday And Friday Nights 2X Points Ladies Night: Any lady

who bingos alone on our main games will receive double pay-

out during the Tuesday ($200) or Friday ($200) sessions. Ladies

Night double payout is not valid on Hot Ball or other Specials.

Saturday And Sunday Evenings 3X Points: 10 main games pay

$125 each with $175 Specials and Coverall ($200 consolation)

Receive Double Anniversary Bucks when you win Bingo. $

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they may have lost their bankroll, bluffed when they should

have folded, or split a pair of tens because of a crazy hunch

(never split tens in Blackjack!), some people feel the need to take

out their misfortune on others. I think it is a version of sharing

their story and seeing if someone will bite to show interest, or

like you said, a way to vent. Sometimes people are just grouches

by nature and they shouldn’t be at the casino to begin with in

my opinion. My belief is that grouchiness and negativity fuels

bad luck at a casino.

Second, we as casino visitors, put ourselves in these situations. I

always like to be proactive, especially in an elevator at a casino.

I tend to have a few lines up my sleeve in order to attempt to

avoid the situation you encountered. Sometimes they work, and

sometimes they don’t, but I try to deflect the negativity.

Finally, I completely understand how an offhand remark from

one gambler to another can affect the rest of your day. All you

end up doing the remainder of the day is wondering “should I

play, should I not play, should I change what I wanted to play,

should I…?” My suggestion is to follow your gut. If your first

instinct was to get off on three, then you should ride the eleva-

tor back up to three (don’t get off at the casino) and do whatev-

er comes next into your mind. Like you said, walk down, dance

a jig, go back up to your room, anything else. Hopefully if it

happens again, you’ll be able to shake off the negative and sar-

castic comment and enjoy your luck! $

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about?

Write me at: sami@azgamingguide.com

SAMI’S SMACKDOWN

uring my last weekend out-of-town trip with my friends to

[my favorite casino], I was riding down the elevator from

[one of the top floors] to get to the casino when it went all

the way down and then stopped on the third floor and the doors

opened. I didn’t realize at the time it was the third floor I thought it

was the casino. Anyway, [another casino visitor] was standing in the

hall and came on the elevator. I said, “Oh! I thought we’d made it

down to the casino and I was ready to get off!” and then proceeded to

giggle at my confusion. The [casino visitor] replied, “Well it would

probably be better if you got off here on the third floor rather than

down there” to my comment.

Now I’m sure [the casino visitor] didn’t mean anything by it aside

from venting his anger and frustration to me and the rest of us in the

elevator, but I’m not happy now. Guess what happened? I had one of

the worst play sessions ever the rest of that afternoon. I lost half of my

bankroll, not a single machine let me play, and I could not hit a bonus

on even one of the ten slots I played. I finally had a drink and went to

my room to watch a movie and ordered room service for dinner.

Why, why, why do these [casino visitors] have to be so negative and

sarcastic all the time? Why do they have to say something about los-

ing, the machines being tight, money, luck, when talking to other gam-

blers? I could not get the [casino visitor’s] voice out of my head the

rest of the day! All I did was lose after that. I felt like when [the casino

visitor] said to get out on floor three that I should have just gotten out

on three and walked the stairs down to the casino, gone back up to my

room and waited, danced a jig in the hallway on three, or something to

remove the sarcastic bad luck that [casino visitor] cursed me with.

Why are [some casino visitors] so negative and sarcastic like that to-

wards fellow gamblers?

Joyce Ruble—Tucson, Arizona

Joyce, I have had so many similar situations happen to me that

all I can say is “join the club” and commiserate with you.

First, I think that us gamblers are victims of human nature. We

are, obviously, visiting a casino where luck, money, winning,

and losing, are all on the line. This can bring out the worst in the

best of people who are generally bright, happy, easy going indi-

viduals if you were to meet them in a grocery store or at your

friend’s party next Saturday night. However, at a casino when

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WHY DO THEY SAY ANYTHING? A Frustrated Reader Lets Us Know How She Feels About Sarcasm

By Sami Becker

FUN FACTS

he Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers

(AGEM) announced the passage and signing into law

by the Nevada Legislature and Governor Brian Sando-

val of Senate Bill 9 that allows for variable-payback percentages

in slot machines to enhance the player experience by bringing

true skill-based gaming, arcade-game elements, hybrid games

and other unique features and technologies to the casino floor

for the first time. SB9 is supported by the Nevada Gaming Con-

trol Board and represents the first time AGEM has initiated leg-

islation in its 15 year history. AGEM members, anchored by all

of the world’s largest slot machine technology companies, were

polled in early 2014 and asked to submit ideas on how to boost

innovation that would require a change in Nevada law. The

variable-payback concept was the overwhelming choice for-

warded to the Nevada Committee To Conduct An Interim

Study Concerning The Impact Of Technology Upon Gaming. $

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THE CASINO FLOOR OF THE FUTURE AGEM Hails Passage Of Nevada SB09 Ushering In New Era

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By Mark Novak

What the casino floor of the future might look like, including:

skill based arcade games, team play, mobile devices, and more!

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