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04 EDITOR’S NOTE

06 PLAYERS TALK

08 GREAT GAMES

18 WINNING WAYS

21 CASINO DINING

22 ARIZONA LOTTERY

24 FEATURE STORY

26 TRIBAL NEWS

30 GAMING NEWS

34 LAUGHLIN, NEVADA

35 TRAVEL

36 CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

38 CASINO NIGHTLIFE

40 CASINO BINGO

42 FUN & GAMES

44 SAMI’S SMACKDOWN

46 CASINO DIRECTORY

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PUPPY PLUNDER

BY BALLY

What’s better than watching classic

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A new ruling by the Department of

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2014 FOOTBALL

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Writer Rodric examines both the

professional and college seasons,

provides some picks, and more!

Plenty Of Reasons To Work In Gaming!

Cindy Lyon, an intern at the Arizona Department of Gaming, had her eyes

opened to all the employment options in the casino industry. So whether you are

fresh out of school, in the prime of your career or just want to pick up some part

time hours as you enter retirement, the casino gaming industry may just be for

you, especially if you already enjoy gaming as an entertainment activity!

This issue has a sneak peek on exciting new slots by WMS, Bally, and where your

soon-to-be favorites can be found across the state. Plus, gaming industry veteran

Al Moe gives us the inside scoop on a brand new table game. Staff writer Lee Al-

len provides us with an in-depth look at Kingman, Arizona. Writer Rodric Hurdle

Bradford delivers on the new football seasons. And, entertainment writer Ramses

Ja talks about his experience at Top Golf. As always, we also give you the latest

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Q: My husband is constantly arguing with his friends

about the blackjack insurance bet. Sometimes they

come to the conclusion they take it, then they figure out

they shouldn’t do it at all. I thought I’d ask you guys to

fill us all in on the insurance bet. Maybe now I can have

some peace and quiet in the house! Thanks...keep up

the good work, you guys are the best.

Jenny White—Phoenix, AZ

Jenny, what a great question. I guess that half the time your

husband and his buddies are right. Don’t make the insurance

bet in blackjack.

Now, here’s the reason why. The insurance wager in blackjack

can be made as a side bet (side bets are generally not advanta-

geous at a casino because that’s where even higher margins

exist for the house) when the dealer’s up card is an Ace. Place

the insurance wager of up to half your original bet and if the

dealer’s hole card is a ten (the dealer has blackjack) you’ll be

paid at two to one odds.

Let’s simplify the math behind this bet as much as possible.

After all, it is Arizona in the summer and when the thermome-

ter outside our offices reads around 110°F, it hurts to think too

hard! Almost all casinos are using at least four decks in black-

jack. Some use as many as eight. As a result, players are gener-

ally facing a statistically insignificant deck so the probabilities

remain constant regardless of where and when they play. So,

we can be confident in saying the probabilities are the same as if

we are using a single deck of cards. Just the deck happens to be

infinite for statistical purposes.

A player who places a bet on insurance in blackjack wants the

dealer’s hole card to be a ten. Under the best circumstances,

there are sixteen cards with a value of ten left in the deck after a

player’s two cards and the dealer’s up card hit the felt. With

just forty nine cards left, the probability of the dealer’s hold

card being a ten is around 0.3265, or 32.65%.

What this translates into is the following long run scenario. A

player routinely places a $5 wager (half of their original $10

bet) on insurance whenever the opportunity presents itself.

Let’s pretend insurance happens 49,000 times across the next

decade while this player plays blackjack for entertainment.

About 16,000 times the player wins at two to one odds for a

total of $160,000 (16,000 wins x $10) and the other 33,000

times the player loses the insurance bet. Of course, the player

wagered $245,000 (49,000 x $5) over the course of the 49,000

insurance bets for a total loss of $85,000 ($245,000-$160,000)!

Unless you are an expert card counter playing with a low num-

ber of decks in a shoe that isn’t continuously shuffled, keep your

insurance money off the table whenever the dealer asks “Would

you like insurance?”

I have a question. I was at the casino in Laughlin for the

weekend. I was playing a machine and a lady came and

sat next to me. Every time she would hit like over $100

she would hurry and pull her players card out of the

machine. Finally I asked her why she does that. Her re-

sponse was "I don't want them to know how much I

win" and then she would put her card back in the ma-

chine after the $$ was all on that she had won for that

spin or bonus. Is this really true that if you pull your

card out like that, that they can't tell how much you

win?? So curious...but I don't see how that can be.

Thanks!

Sandi Meyers—From Our Facebook Fan Page

Sandi, this is a great question and you are right, we can’t see

how this can be either for multiple reasons.

First, by the time you are aware of a win on a slot machine, the

computer inside the game knew what the win was a long time

ago according to computer time. Remember that computers

operate in fractions of milliseconds now. So, when the slot’s

program asked for several random numbers to use to determine

the outcome of the next spin, it immediately knew how much

was won. Furthermore, the drawn random numbers, the reel

positions, the win, and much more was immediately stored in a

very secure memory location referred to as Last Game Recall.

Last Game Recall is a major component of casino gaming regu-

lations. Every slot machine that is put into service in a regulat-

ed gaming jurisdiction must have a functioning Last Game

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Recall. This feature ensures that if something happens to the

slot while it operates, like a power failure in the casino, the

main door opening during the middle of a game, or a malfunc-

tion for some other reason, the game will return to the same

state it was in prior to the power failure for example. Wouldn’t

it suck for a slot machine to delete all of your credits, forget

about the amazing free games bonus it was halfway done play-

ing just by turning it off and on again? That’s why we have

Last Game Recall on slots, but it is also why the game knows

you won $100 long before you noticed and certainly long before

your credit meter started to increase. As a result, if the casino

cared to know, they could request for that information through

the accounting system before you could react fast enough to

remove your player’s club card.

Second, removing your player’s club card during a win and

then reinserting it after the win is finished racking up doesn’t

matter. The player's card is activating the player tracking sys-

tem which is connected to the casinos’ accounting system. As

soon as the card is inserted, the accounting system begins to

track how much money a player wagers on that particular slot

machine and that is pretty much all the player’s club card does.

Removing it may actually mess up the accounting system and

shortchange the player from wagers made being recorded as

there is always a slight communication delay between the time

of the wager, the accounting system becoming aware of the wa-

ger, and then the player tracking display indicating a point was

earned or that progress was made towards earning a point.

Third, casinos can poll a slot machine through the accounting

system and find out all kinds of interesting information about

the game. This includes how much money has been bet, when

and what the last jackpot was, how many times the main door

was opened to service the machine, how many bills and tickets

are in the cash box, and yes how many games were winners and

how many were losers and for what amounts, among other

things. What the casino has no control over is what the slot

machine does next. This rule is also an integral part of casino

gaming regulations concerning slot machines and is what as-

sures everyone that your luck at the machine is purely up to

your attitude and the slot’s RNG and no one else. The casino

cannot influence the RNG into a win or a loss through the ac-

counting system or by some other method.

Fourth, if the casino really wanted to know how much a patron

wins and loses on every single slot they play, ever, they can,

but what exactly would they do with that overwhelming

amount of detailed information? That’s why they have the play-

er’s club with a point structure based on how much you wager.

The casino cares about how much you wager in the long run as

they make money on players in the long run. And, the more

points earned, the more valuable a player is to a casino. $

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GREAT GAMES Table Games—World Poker Tour 3x Raise Hold’em

08 Arizona Gaming Guide | August 2014 | azgamingguide.com

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.

exas Hold’em is the most popular poker game found in

poker rooms today, so the addition of a blackjack-style

table game that plays like Hold’em just makes sense for

players and casinos. For players, the game rules are very much

like standard Texas Hold’em. The only disadvantage is the play-

er never achieves an edge over their opponent - the casino.

Game Rules

The game of World Poker Tour 3x Raise Hold’em is played with

a single deck of 52-cards. Each player must make at least a sin-

gle Ante wager. As in a standard Texas Hold’em game, each

player is dealt two cards, face down. However, in this game, all

players are in action against the dealer’s hand. After viewing

their cards, players must either fold or raise their Ante wager by

3x, so a $5 Ante bet must be backed-up by a $15 Raise wager or

the Ante bet is lost. The Ante and Raise always pay even-money

when they win.

When all players have acted, the dealer will expose their own

two cards. If they do not have a pair or a blackjack-style point

total of 11 or higher, they will fold their hand and pay only the

Ante wagers, the Raise wager is a push. If they have a pair or

point total of 11 or higher, they will “call” the player’s Raise

wager and proceed with the hand.

Next, the dealer will place a flop of three community cards face

up, burn a card, expose the turn card (4th community card), burn

a card, and then expose the river (5th community card). The

dealer will announce their final hand and each player’s cards

will be turned up to determine the best possible 5-card poker

hand from their own two cards and the five community cards.

High hand wins, any tie is a push.

Strategy as Easy as Blackjack

The house edge on the Ante and Raise wagers depend on how

the player follows some simple strategy rules. With perfect play,

the house edge is less than 1%. In action, the player will be rais-

ing nearly every hand, so remembering the rules is simple:

Raise on any pair and raise with any two suited cards.

Raise except when holding an unsuited 3 with a 7, 6, 4, 2 or an

unsuited 2 with an 8, 7, 6, 5 or 4.

This means there are just 9 hands that you will fold. Pretty sim-

ple. If you play and raise every hand, the house edge grows to

about 1.35%.

Bonus Wagers

To make the game more exciting (and profitable for the casino

with a 7% edge on either bet), there are two bonus wagers that

may be made. The first is on the player’s two cards and pays

even money for two suited cards up to 50-1 for red aces. The

second is on the player’s best 5-card hand and pays 2-1 for a

three-of-a-kind, up to 500-1 for a Royal Flush. These wagers get

paid regardless of whether the player wins or loses or even

plays the 3x Raise wager. $

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GREAT GAMES New Slots

The Rolling Stones New at Desert Diamond Casinos

Bridesmaids New At Hon-Dah

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three captivating bonuses including: the Maid of Dishonor Free Spins (where players are

awarded five free games with a chance of retriggers), the Bridal Gown Show Down

(where players join the wedding party and serve the bridesmaids earning credit values

while waiting to see which bridesmaid will last the longest without getting sick), and the

Random Moments Bonus (where players select from a set of DVDs to watch their favorite

clips from the movie and reveal bonus credit values). While visiting Hon-Dah casino,

make sure to give their new Sex in the City Platinum slot by IGT a spin as well! For more

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Hot Licks will spill from the Rolling Stones slot machine, putting players in

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is instantly recognizable and the game itself is endlessly entertaining. Play-

ers will settle into the immersive iChair and experience 5.1 Surround Sound

while their favorite songs play through the sound track and animations on

the interactive LCD screen spin and merge into concert footage. It’s a whirl-

wind of iconic rock, begging players to go on a roll with four interactive

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Prowling Panther New At Casino Arizona

New Slots GREAT GAMES

The Walking Dead New at Talking Stick Resort

ringing the excitement and mystery of the dark side of the jungle to Casino

Arizona is IGT’s dynamic new core title, Prowling Panther video slots.

Packed with symbol-driven gaming fun, this high-volatility gaming experience

features IGT’s MultiWay Xtra wagering and Stacked Multipliers. Boasting a

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they hear the pitter-patter of panthers running through the jungle as the MLD

reels spin. Prowling Panther will have players purring with excitement as they

seek out the intense action of the Free Games Bonus. Once engaged in the bonus,

the thunderous growl of a panther takes over the reels, giving players a chance

to win up to 96 sizzling free games with Stacked Multipliers. Numbers, letters,

jungle birds and panthers stalk the reels, giving way to 720 exciting ways to win

and gaming thrills poised to pounce at any moment. During your next visit to

Casino Arizona, make sure to also try these other recently installed new IGT

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information on these IGT slots, visit igt.com.

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broadcast networks. AMC’s leading brand combined with Aristocrat’s superior

math and the experience of Aristocrat’s surround sound iChair is sure to attract a

horde of new players.

This engrossing, dynamic game is housed in the VERVEhd cabinet and is packed

with clips from the show, features, and an abundance of bonus opportunities.

Bonus features include “Reel Growth,” where reels 2, 3, 4 and 5 will randomly

grow to a height of 5, 6 or 7 high; “Wild Attack,” where random positions in Reel

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ning combination on the reels in Reel Growth. In “Atlanta Wheel Bonus,” play-

ers win credits, jackpots, CDC Wheel or Escape from Atlanta Free Games. In

“CDC Wheel,” players win credits, multiple prizes with the Grenade or trigger

Walker Bonus spins with a multiplier. Players win free games in “Escape From

Atlanta Free Games,” and there is a Grand Jackpot that starts at $500,000!

The Walking Dead slot has a 75 credit minimum bet and a 300 credit max bet game, and

it’s not just a game; it’s an Aristocrat game! Players will be sitting on the edge of

their seats playing this exhilarating new slot! For more information about The

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New Slots GREAT GAMES

Ultra Stack Lion New At Mazatzal

Clue by WMS New at Fort McDowell

his new game by Aruze features Ultra Stacked Symbols. Before the Free

Games start, players select from 1 of 5 big cat silhouettes and the revealed

corresponding symbol increases during the Free Games. Prizes during the 8 Free

Games vary depending on the type of big cat that is revealed. You’ve got to

check this game out at Mazatzal Hotel & Casino in Payson!

Plus, they also installed plenty of other new games as well. From Multimedia

Games they have Moby Dick and Jackpot Factory, and from Aruze they also

have Jesters Fortune , White Tiger, Centaur, Thumbelina, Ice Empress, Carmen, Tri-

tons Gold, Forbidden Dragon, and Ultra Stack Dragons.

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elect your character and start solving the mystery in Clue slots! After

each of the seven bonuses (four unlockable) set in the fa-

mous Clue mansion, you’ll be on the edge of your seat as you try to solve

the mystery to win the progressive. Through a unique game play mechanic,

if a player fails to solve the mystery, the next player attempting to solve it

will have better odds at solving the mystery and winning the Community

Progressive jackpot! Similar to The Lord Of The Rings slots, you can continue

your adventure in Clue slots between casino trips! Using your Player’s

Life web services login, play the Quick Clue casual game to temporarily

unlock additional bonus rooms to enjoy back at the casino!

Plus, Fort McDowell Casino recently installed an entire truckload of new

games. They include Bull Elephant, Emperor and Pharaoh, The Booted Cat,

Lady Godiva, Great Zeus, Montezuma, Raging Rhino, Sea of Tranquility, Elven

Queen, Mastodon, Speed Spins, and Lady of Egypt all by WMS. Then, House of

Jewels, Fire Pearl, Dangerous Beauty 2, Black Orchid, Genie Wishes, Diamond

Fantasy, Gold Bar 7’s, Hot Roll Fairy Ring, Hot Roll Cash Cash Cash, Game King

Keno and Game King Poker by IGT. Next, Prizeball Dragon, Prizeball Ballyhoo,

Dragon Rising, Run with the Pack, Safari Grand Slam, Cash’em if You Can,

Quick Hit Blue Free Games Fever, Quick Hit Red Free Games Fever, Lady Robin

Hood, Chinese Zodiac, Imperial Treasures, Gozen, Super Rise of Ra, and Super

Rise of Phoenix by Bally. And, Howling Wolf, King of Dragons, King of Dragons

III, The Great Inca, Crystal, Platinum Jackpot, The Gold, and Ultimate Diamond

by Aruze. In addition, Dragon’s Law, Solstice Celebration, Wealth of the Orient

and ten Selexion games by Konami. Finally, they also have Cash Express

Buffalo, Cash Express Pompeii, and Cash Express Timber Wolf by Aristocrat. $

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GREAT GAMES New Slots Coming Soon

SPHINX 3D Coming This Fall To Wild Horse Pass

ollowing its initial installation in Las Vegas, Nevada, the nationwide roll-out of GTECH’s

SPHINX 3D game has begun. Properties in Connecticut, including Foxwoods Resort Casino, as

well as California, North Dakota and Florida have installed the product, and more will follow

in Idaho, Minnesota and Iowa. Initial performance and player feedback gathered at promo-

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the new True3D product line, which uses patented, award winning 3D display technology

exclusively designed for GTECH. The SPHINX 3D game runs on the AXXIS cabinet, which is

designed to create a sense of personal space and immerse the player in the game. “Based on

feedback from properties that already have the product on their floor, players are immensely

enjoying the unique SPHINX 3D game experience,” said Victor Duarte, GTECH Sr. Vice Presi-

dent, Gaming and Content, and Sr. Vice President, North American Commercial Gaming.

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unique and innovative SPHINX 3D product becoming a huge hit with players.” The SPHINX

3D game was recently named the most highly anticipated premium game by a wide margin for three

consecutive quarters in casino industry surveys. It has also won three industry awards since it

was unveiled at G2E in September 2013. $

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Puppy Plunder By Bally Technologies

hat’s better than watching classic cartoon mayhem? How about creating

havoc yourself, which you can do while playing the new fun and interac-

tive game Puppy Plunder by Bally Technologies! With its cartoonish graphics,

goofy characters, and two unique and entertaining bonuses, this five-reel, 40-line

game is unlike any other game on the casino floor.

The fun begins when three or more scattered Bonus Bowl symbols trigger the

Puppy Bonus. During this interactive pick bonus, 15 icons featuring the puppy’s

favorite toys are displayed on the 32-inch screen and on the iDeck multi-touch

button panel. After you make your four picks, the daring pup is shot out of a

cannon head-first into the items, which award credits, multipliers, or additional

shots (up to a maximum of nine picks). At the end of the bonus, you’re awarded

your credit total x multiplier x bet per line for a big and rewarding payout.

For extra excitement, Puppy Plunder also offers the frequent Random Wilds

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to transform multiple symbols into wilds. You can expect to see this feature oc-

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With the unique Puppy Bonus and frequent Random Wilds feature, Puppy Plun-

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more information about Bally’s new Puppy Plunder slot, visit their website at

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The Jetsons By WMS Gaming

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College Competition

The 2014 college football season is the one that fans have finally

been waiting for…one that uses a four-team playoff for the first

time in the sports history. For those that want in on the season-

long action, the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino

(formerly known as the LVH Las Vegas Hotel and the Hilton),

boasts the largest sportsbook in Nevada with several ways to

participate.

You can bet on a team to win the title, to win a specific confer-

ence like the Pac–12 or the Southeastern Conference (SEC) or

you can get action on how many games you think a team will

win.

“The teams with public support to win the title are Alabama,

Auburn, Louisiana State (LSU), Michigan State, Notre Dame

and Ohio State,” says Jay Kornegay, vice president of the race

and sportsbook at the Westgate LVH sportsbook, who is inter-

nationally known as one of Las Vegas’ best sports gaming au-

thorities.

Regarding season win totals for college teams, Kornegay is see-

ing a lot of public support for Iowa, Michigan State, Missouri,

Nebraska, South Carolina, Texas and UCLA to go above their

predicted season win totals. On the contrary, his sportsbook is

getting a lot of action on Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina,

Northwestern, Oregon, Texas Christian (TCU) and Washington

to finish below their predicted win totals.

Along with the new playoff system this season, the biggest

change in college football during the new millennium is that

nearly every major college football game is broadcast on region-

al or national television, but Kornegay says that more access to

the teams by the general public has not influenced how they set

their betting lines.

“We do not feel any added pressure at all,” says Kornegay. “The

lines are set for the sharp (professional) players and that has not

changed with the television coverage. The handle has increased

tremendously over the years as more games are televised.”

My 2014 college playoff prediction:

National Semifinals:

Alabama versus Ohio State; Florida State versus Oklahoma

Championship:

Ohio State 27, Oklahoma 17

By Rodric J. Hurdle-Bradford

Profiling the Pros

As the National Football League (NFL) continues to dominate

the professional sports landscape in the U.S., so does the betting

action on the individual teams. Five teams are receiving a tre-

mendous amount of public support to win the Super Bowl: the

Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, New

York Giants and San Francisco 49ers.

Interested players can also head to Nevada to bet on division

winners and over/under on total numbers of wins during the

regular season.

The majority of the football season win total action coming in is

on NFL teams to do better than their predicted win totals, in-

cluding: the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Pan-

thers, Chicago Bears, Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings,

New England Patriots, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles

and Pittsburgh Steelers. The only team the public as a whole is

anticipating will do worse than their projected win total is the

Miami Dolphins.

“I believe these types of wagers are more popular than ever,”

says Kornegay. “The bettors are more educated than ever and

have information to find value and place wagers accordingly.”

For serious NFL bettors, the Westgate sports book offers its

“super contest,” an open contest that allows participants to bet

on the point spread of every single NFL game all year, with a

$1,500 entry cost. Entries will also be raffled off during a special

promotion weekend August 22 – 23. Another popular way to

participate in the NFL action is the Westgate LVH sportsbook’s

“Games of the Year” schedule which already showcases all of

the highly anticipated NFL games during the entire season, in-

cluding all Sunday night and Monday night games.

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“Fans tend to root for their teams, but when it comes to their

money they will wager on the perceived better team,” says

Kornegay. “We have a lot of positive changes going on with

new ownership and we are looking forward to hosting our

Football Central watch parties every Sunday for another excit-

ing NFL season.”

My 2015 Super Bowl prediction:

San Francisco 49ers 30, Denver Broncos 17

Vegas, Vince & Football

Speaking of Las Vegas and football, Sin City is buzzing about

the news announced at a July 31 press conference that legendary

rock star Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe is bringing football back to

Las Vegas with an Arena Football League (AFL) team to be

named the Las Vegas Outlaws.

“It is going to be rock ‘n roll football like nobody has ever seen

before,” says Bob Hewko, one of the investors in Neil’s invest-

ment firm, Hugo was also previously a part-owner for the Mi-

ami AFL franchise. “Vince is a huge football fan, and America’s

favorite city deserves America’s favorite sport.”

Las Vegas previously had an AFL franchise that moved to

Cleveland seven years ago, due in large part to an out-of-town

owner that did not connect to the needs of the Sin City fan base.

On the contrary, Neil’s brand is spread all over the Las Vegas

strip with his signature restaurants/bars, and even his own te-

quila.

With two major television contracts with ESPN and CBS Sports,

along with a highly attractive dance team to be called “The Pos-

se,” football fanatics will now have another reason to visit Las

Vegas. Their first season will begin in March 2015.

“The entertainment, excitement and fan interaction fits perfectly

with the Las Vegas experience,” says Hewko. “It is going to be

two-and-a-half hours of fun at each game.” $

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he El Cortez Hotel & Casino will introduce a new dining

concept to the property this fall with Siegel’s 1941, a hom-

age to the rich history of the city and its longest continuously

running hotel-casino. To make way for the new 24-hour restau-

rant, The Flame Steakhouse will close its doors on Sunday, Au-

gust 31.

“In its 73 years, the El Cortez has made many changes while

remaining true to the vintage Vegas experience our guests have

come to know and love,” said Kenny Epstein, CEO and chair-

man of the El Cortez. “We look forward to the continued evolu-

tion of the El Cortez and believe Siegel’s 1941 will be an exciting

addition to both the property and Downtown Las Vegas.”

Encompassing the spirit of classic Vegas, Siegel’s 1941 will

seamlessly blend the authentic vintage feel of the El Cortez with

a modern interpretation of your traditional Las Vegas 24-hour

dining establishment.

The space will boast a historic look utilizing original design

elements and an impressive display of archival artwork

throughout the restaurant.

Diners are promised elevated fare from the ‘Morning. Noon.

Night.’ menus that are sure to please the palates of locals and

property guests alike. New chef-driven menu items will be

highlighted while favorites from The Flame, such as the classic

roasted prime rib and seasonal stone crab, will be available for

guests to enjoy.

Siegel’s 1941 will take over the space currently used by The

Flame, recognized as downtown’s premier steakhouse for sever-

al years, famous for serving loyal patrons world-class steaks

and fresh seafood flown in daily. The El Cortez invites guests to

enjoy the last days of The Flame before the final night of service

on Sunday, August 31. Reservations can be made by visiting

ElCortezHotelCasino.com/Dining/The-Flame/ or by telephone at

702.385.5200.

El Cortez Hotel & Casino Closing The Flame Steakhouse, Introducing New Dining Concept, Siegel’s 1941

T Our readers should know the El Cortez Hotel & Casino is the

longest continuously operating hotel-casino in Las Vegas and

celebrates its 73rd year of operation in 2014. The iconic property

can be found in historic downtown Las Vegas at 600 East

Fremont St. and is the only casino in the city’s burgeoning

Fremont East Entertainment District. With 300 remodeled hotel

rooms, including 10 uniquely themed suites that resulted from

the 2010-2011 Design A Suite Downtown Contest, El Cortez

offers some of the best accommodations in downtown Las Ve-

gas. In May 2009, the property opened the El Cortez Cabana

Suites, a 64-room boutique hotel offering vintage South Beach

style in the heart of downtown. In February 2013, the historic

hotel was named to the National Register of Historic Places.

The El Cortez casino features full-pay 3-2 single deck blackjack,

10 times odds on craps, state-of-the-art roulette and more than

1,000 slot machines. El Cortez also offers a full range of sports

betting options and is proudly affiliated with the Station Casi-

nos Sports Book. The Las Vegas Review-Journal voted El Cortez

"Best Video Poker" in 2008 and 2014, "Best Keno in Las Vegas"

from 2008-2014, “Best Locals Hotel” and “Best Locals Casino” in

2014. Dining options at El Cortez include: Café Cortez, The

Flame Steakhouse – a vintage favorite among Las Vegas locals,

and The Parlour, featuring an exclusive menu of small plates

and live entertainment. The property's other amenities include:

Subway featuring Seattle’s Best Coffee, El Cortez Gift Shop, a

full-service beauty salon and a barber shop. For more infor-

mation, call 702.385.5200, or visit ElCortezHotelCasino.com.

At press time, we examined their room deals through their web-

site and found that rates were as low as $19 per night. Now

that’s a Las Vegas deal worth cashing in on!

In addition, their slot floor is over 42% looser than the Las Vegas

Strip casinos and is also over 35% looser than the Clark County

average according to a March 2014 CDC Gaming Report. More

details and statistics on their loose slot information is available

at their player’s club. $

ARIZONA LOTTERY New Game

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he Arizona Lottery has a brand new Scratcher game where

players can win a night out, literally win dinner and a

movie, just by purchasing a $2 game piece!

Players matching Movie Numbers with Winning Numbers on

their tickets will win the corresponding prize. However, reveal-

T ing the Chili’s Grill & Bar restaurant logo awards the Dinner

and a Movie prize package. Winners receive 2 pairs of movie admis-

sion passes (a $26 value per pair at participating theaters), $40 in

theater concessions (that’s a lot of popcorn!), and a $100 gift

card to a Chili’s Grill & Bar restaurant (or affiliated restaurant).

Cash prizes range from $2 to $10,000 on the $2 Scratcher and the

overall odds of winning are 1 in 4.22. Odds of winning the Din-

ner and a Movie prize package are 1 in 3,000. We’ll keep our readers

updated on the winners as the Arizona Lottery makes that in-

formation available during the next few months.

For more information about the new Dinner and a Movie game

or any other new or existing Arizona Lottery games, please visit

their website at ArizonaLottery.com. $

Arizona Lottery’s New

Dinner and a Movie Game

Winners ARIZONA LOTTERY

By Cindy Esquer

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ichard Zwar of Phoenix was not having a good start to his

day when his truck had a flat tire. However, he told his

dad, “I’m going to make this day better” and he kept his prom-

ise! The two men were driving home from work when Richard

made a stop at a store to get a cold drink. While there, he

bought the winning $250,000 Crossword instant scratch ticket!

Richard is a regular player of instant scratch tickets, especially

the crossword games. He works in the construction field and in

his spare time he enjoys outdoor activities such as camping and

fishing. Richard will use some of the money to pay off his new

truck and will share the rest with his family.

The winning ticket was purchased at ARCO ampm, 10809 N.

Frank Lloyd Wright, Scottsdale. $

R arbara Endres of Glendale was shocked to discover that her

Lucky Life instant scratch ticket was a $100,000 winner, espe-

cially since her first thought was that she had won $100! Barbara

buys instant scratch tickets every few months; she considers

herself an occasional player. She and her husband buy Power-

ball and The Pick tickets when jackpots are high. They use their own

personally selected numbers of family significance. Barbara, an

Arizona resident for over 16 years, is retired and enjoys living

here. In addition to working in her garden, she enjoys accompa-

nying her husband on business trips. The couple plan to put the

money away in a rainy-day fund.

The winning ticket was purchased at D/S Corner Store, 5905 W.

Cactus Road, Glendale.

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ummer’s here and for many graduates that can only

mean one thing: it’s officially time to panic. While a

lucky few receive job offers before graduating, the vast

majority will begin their last semester of college with-

out a post-graduation plan. These days good jobs tend to be

harder to come by, and sometimes even after you find a job

posting, it has twice as many applicants and only stays posted

for a short amount of time. In today’s economy, the unemploy-

ment rate hovers around 7% while the underemployment rate

remains around 15%. Those looking for a job may think that

their options are bleak, but not all hope is lost. At least one sec-

tor of the labor market seems to be promising despite the coun-

try’s recent recession. The Gaming industry is expanding, and

the possibilities it provides are almost endless. College students

needn’t turn a blind eye to this fruitful market in their search for

a future job or career.

Since the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988, gaming has

created more than 300,000 jobs in law enforcement, IT, finance,

and in the casinos and hotels. While some of them may seem

obvious, there is an array of jobs associated with gaming that

you might not readily think of, in areas and fields you might

S have never imagined.

Accounting & Audit – Casinos are big money! When you real-

ize that gaming can involve hundreds of millions of dollars

changing hands, you begin to understand the need for auditors

and accountants to ensure that casinos are operating appropri-

ately and the money is going where it is supposed to be going.

Someone seasoned in handling or managing these books can

definitely work anywhere.

Law Enforcement & Security – Big money is notorious for

attracting big crime. We all know that casinos have amazing

surveillance equipment. They have to prevent fraudulent,

shady, and illegal behavior. With that comes the need for all

types of law enforcement and security personnel. Casinos give

you a taste of a fast-paced environment and can also prove the

right experience to land other jobs later on in your career.

Electronic Gaming Gurus – Casinos are always seeking newer

and better machines. Slots these days have become an experi-

ence. They satisfy all the senses. These machines have to be loud

and bright with state-of-the-art graphics, which means jobs for

By Cindy Lyon

slot machine manufactures, coders, and game designers. The

computer gaming industry is booming, and a specialty in slots

is a surefire way to land and keep a job. You could end up turn-

ing your love of video games into a career!

Hospitality & Operations – You may already know about all

the jobs on the casino floor, everything from blackjack dealer

to pit boss. These days a lot more goes into running a casino

than that. Many gaming facilities have evolved into destination

resorts complete with positions in hotel and restaurant manage-

ment, retail sales, day spas and concert promotions. So whether

you’re interested in cooking, tourism development, or massage

therapy, the gaming industry is looking to hire you!

Media & Advertising – Casinos know that they are running a

business. It’s a priority of theirs to get customers in the door

(hence, the spa getaway). They offer weekly attractions, host

business conferences, golf tournaments, etc. They do their part

by offering such enticing things, but getting the word out is

where you come in. If you have always wanted to work in ad-

vertising or marketing, you can be dealt a great hand at a casi-

no.

Political Science & Law – The state and the tribes are both

sovereign entities with a government to government relation-

ship. Any significant communication – disputes or otherwise –

must be handled through a team of lawyers. There are also jobs

for legal analysts knowledgeable in Tribal State Gaming Com-

pacts at state and tribal gaming regulation offices. Then there

are state elected officials, from the governor’s office to the legis-

lature, that need to be kept abreast of how things are going in

the world of Indian gaming. If you’re interested in government

and how gaming is regulated in each state, there’s a job out

there for you.

Counseling and Support – Lastly, gambling isn’t always all

fun and games. For some people, compulsive gambling be-

comes a serious issue that can damage lives and devastate fami-

lies. The Arizona Tribal State Gaming Compacts designate mon-

ies to go towards helping individuals and their family members

deal with their addiction and regain control of their lives. The

need for health care providers with this kind of specific

knowledge and experience is increasing. This could be a good

way to expand your practice and to change lives. Many people

are dedicated to ending problem gambling. Research institutes

and schools of thought (i.e. UCLA’s Gambling Studies) are con-

tinually searching for answers. If you’re more of the inquisitive

kind, maybe joining a team of researchers is just the job you’re

looking for.

These are just some examples of the numerous jobs associated

with gaming. You name it, there is a position waiting to be

filled. So, why should you pay attention to the gaming indus-

try? Because it has a job out there waiting for you! It is an area

of the job market that encompasses a lot more than you would

first think. Plus, gaming provides job opportunities for workers

of any age. As gaming becomes established in any area, there

are always jobs that come with it. Once you’re in and have expe-

rience, gaming can bring you a multitude of opportunities. So

speak to your school’s career advisors and check out the site

AZIndianGaming.org for more information about why a career

in gaming may be the best bet in the house! $

Photo courtesy of IGT

The author, Cindy Lyon, is currently

completing a bachelor’s degree in Polit-

ical Science at Arizona State Universi-

ty. As a career peer advisor, her focus is

in professional development. A recent

internship at the Department of Gam-

ing opened her eyes to all the opportu-

nities in the industry.

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ingman, Arizona is known as the Gateway to the Grand

Canyon and Las Vegas as well as the spotlight city for

the 2014 International Route 66 Festival. “Route 66 is

more than a mere highway, it’s a living, breathing time cap-

sule,” says historian Jim Hinckley, author of a dozen books

(including The Route 66 Encyclopedia) and blogger of Route 66

Chronicles.

US 66, also known as the Will Rogers Highway and the Main

Street of America was one of the original highways in the U.S.

Highway System, established in 1926, just in time to serve as a

major path for those who migrated west, especially during the

Dust Bowl of the 1930s.

While Route 66 has had improvements and realignments over

its lifetime, it was officially removed from the system in 1985.

Businesses along the route fought to keep the highway alive

instead of being bypassed by an Interstate Highway System.

Portions of the road that passed through several states, includ-

ing Arizona, were designated a National Scenic byway that got

to call itself Historic Route 66.

The city of Kingman [Huwaalyapay Nyava in the Mohave lan-

guage], established in 1882, bills itself as the Heart of Historic 66

and, at 150+ miles, the longest continuous ribbon of America’s

Mother Road. And from August 14-17 it will become an assem-

bly of automotive acumen, transformed into America’s 1st Elec-

tric Highway with “the largest exhibition of historically-

significant electrical vehicles ever assembled,” according to

Hinckley. Also available for viewing will be an entire genre of

Model T’s and Tesla automobiles leading the current industry

advancement.

“The Route 66 International Festival is a celebration of history

and culture and a reason for a giant family reunion for those

enthusiasts as well as an opportunity for the host city to show-

case its unique attributes.” Among those attributes --- the city

where Clark Gable and Carole Lombard married; the city where

Charles Lindberg showed up to dedicate an airport nearly a

hundred years ago; the location for a Buster Keaton-produced

film, and the site where camels were once tested for their ability

to carry supplies through desert terrain.

With signature sponsors ranging from the Hualapai Tribe, oper-

ators of Grand Canyon West Resort (home of the Skywalk) and

the Kingman Chamber of Commerce, the 4-day event will offer

everything from tours to a local rum distillery and an alpaca

ranch to a caravan of classic cars and a 500+ entry classic/

antique car show in conjunction with the Hualapai Mountain

Resort arts and crafts festival Under the Pines.

K By Lee Allen

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The indigenous element will be present

not only in physical form (one of the

oldest gas stations in existence on Route

66 and in Arizona is in Peach Springs),

but in an emerging partnership.

“Kingman and the Hualapai Tribe have

been neighbors for years, but have never

worked together on this kind of scale,”

noted Hinckley. Peach Springs Hualapai

tribal members are also in control of the

only road that makes it possible to actu-

ally drive to the bottom of the Grand

Canyon. The Peach Springs community

is also where weary Route 66 travelers

have found a resting spot at the Huala-

pai Lodge.

Pam Wilkinson, Director of the King-

man Area Chamber of Commerce, told

the Daily Miner newspaper that her 440

business members supported sponsor-

ship of the event. “The mission of the

chamber is to support and promote its

business members, so adding the festi-

val to our duties was not a far-fetched

idea. This is a great thing, a community

endeavor that will help every business

whether or not they’re in the hospitality

industry. We’re promoting the festival

in its entirety along with other events

being put on by other entities.”

“The Chamber did more than write a

check,” said Hinckley, one of the prime

supporters to attract the event to King-

man, “they, tied in with Hualapai Tour-

ism, have worked together on in-kind

donations and marketing.”

The Historic Electric Vehicle Foundation

will be on hand as part of its mission to

teach the history of electric vehicles and

as part of the theme of “Kingman ---

Crossroads of the Past and Future,” will

discuss the development of Route 66

charging stations as part of making the

Mother Road the nation’s first electric

highway. Visitors will get a chance to

see the world’s first electric street rod, a

1929 Ford Roadster, a 1930 Detroit Elec-

tric, and other unique forms of transpor-

tation including an EV2 400-mile range

vehicle that a member of the Historic

Electric Vehicle Foundation built and

drove from Oregon to the show.

“The festival should serve as a catalyst

for harnessing the Route 66 renaissance

to foster future development,” said

Hinckley. “It will present Kingman as

progressive while rooted in history and

will ensure Route 66 remains relevant

for a new generation.”

The small community of 28,000 is ex-

pected to grow by 5,000 or more during

the event that has literally been promot-

ed worldwide. The festival plans on

putting a hands-on component to the

international marketplace with visitor

interest already expressed from Germa-

ny, Holland, the Czech Republic, Japan,

New Zealand, Brazil, and Canada. Hin-

kley, author of hundreds of feature arti-

cles on his favorite subject, says, “We

plan to come together as a community

and roll out the red carpet.”

Included in the ambitious agenda is a

Route 66 Authors, Artists, and Collec-

tors Exhibition on Friday, August 15

(repeated on Saturday) where Native

American artists will be on hand. A craft

fair of handmade items from area artists

takes place on Saturday the 16th. For

more info visit GoKingman.com. $

Department of the Interior Reaffirms Decision in Favor of

Tohono O’odham Nation’s West Valley Resort Project On Thursday, July 3, 2014, the U.S. Department of the Interior

(DOI) reaffirmed its decision that the Tohono O’odham Nation’s

West Valley property lies within unincorporated Maricopa

County, a key requirement for taking the land into trust under

the Gila Bend Indian Reservation Lands Replacement Act, and

that therefore DOI must take the land in trust.

The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals had requested that DOI

review its ruling on whether the Nation’s property was located

in an unincorporated county island. After a thorough review,

Photo by Judy Hinckley

Photo by Judy Hinckley

DOI once again decided in favor of the Nation, the Nation's

third straight favorable ruling from the Interior. Today’s action

by DOI represents a major step forward for the Nation in its

quest to obtain reservation land to replace its Gila Bend reserva-

tion, which was illegally destroyed by the United States a gener-

ation ago.

The DOI ruling also underscores that H.R. 1410, proposed feder-

al legislation that would block the Nation’s planned economic

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development project for the replacement reservation land,

would set a dangerous precedent by undoing the very rights

that the United States has yet again confirmed in favor of the

Nation.

Tohono O’odham Nation Chairman Ned Norris, Jr. said,

“Today’s ruling by the Department of the Interior allows the

Nation to move another step closer to benefiting from the Unit-

ed States' promise to the Nation that we would be able to re-

place our destroyed reservation lands. The Nation is eager to

move forward to use our replacement land to create thousands

of new jobs in the West Valley.”

Then, on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, a majority of the Glendale City

Council approved a resolution to officially support the Tohono

O’odham Nation’s West Valley Resort project, rescinding its

earlier opposition. The move is the result of months of produc-

tive discussions between the City and the Nation.

(Continued from page 27)

The City of Glendale represents the fourth West Valley commu-

nity to pass a formal resolution in favor of the Nation’s project;

the Cities of Peoria, Tolleson, and Surprise previously passed

unanimous resolutions of support.

Support for the project in the West Valley continues to grow as

the primary opposition continues to come from two wealthy

East Valley tribes and their supporters.

The Glendale City Council meeting was necessitated by the U.S.

Senate Indian Affairs Committee’s July 23 hearing on Indian

gaming issues, which included a discussion of issues relating to

H.R. 1410. This legislation would arbitrarily rewrite the federal

law that authorizes the Nation to pursue economic development

on its West Valley property, which was recently taken into trust

by the U.S. Department of the Interior.

The City of Glendale passed a resolution opposing H.R. 1410

last March. In so doing, the City recognized that H.R. 1410

would prevent the Nation from creating thousands of jobs and

hundreds of millions of dollars in annual economic impacts in

the West Valley. By unilaterally rewriting a tribal settlement

agreement, the bill would also set a dangerous precedent for

tribes across the United States.

The Tohono O’odham Nation is a federally-recognized Indian

tribe, with existing reservation lands in Maricopa County, Pinal

County, and Pima County, Arizona. The West Valley Resort will

be located at 95th and Northern avenues and will generate more

than 3,000 new, permanent jobs and more than $300 million in

annual economic impact. For more information, visit the web-

site WestValleyOpportunity.com. $

GAMING NEWS

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inning a hand of Texas Hold ‘em with a four-of-a-kind is a pretty good bet.

However, as Waylon W. discovered on Saturday, losing that hand can be

much more rewarding. The Valley resident took home the largest share of a $155,000

jackpot when his unlikely loss triggered the Super 77 linked progressive jackpot at

Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino this weekend.

The Super 77 jackpot is triggered when a hand of four-of-a-kind featuring sevens or

better is beaten by another player at the table. Called a bad beat because of the in-

credibly low probability of losing the hand, it turned into the best beat Waylon W.

and Michael C. could have hoped for. The Super 77 linked progressive jackpot which

connects Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino and Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino was at

$155,000 when Waylon W.’s four-of-a-kind was beaten and the amazing jackpot was

shared between the six players at the table.

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$155,000 Poker Jackpot At Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino

Cliff Castle Casino Hotel Turns Up The

Heat With Hot Summer Promotions

ugust is going to be an exciting month at Cliff Castle Casino Hotel. They will

be turning the key on the “Drive the Dream” promotion on August 5 with

$90,000 in cash and prizes. Then, two lucky guests will drive home in brand new

2014 Ford Explorer XLTs on September 14 and October 19. The Tournament of Play-

ers Slot Tournament rolls on each Thursday until September 25. Guests will battle in

their Slots Octagon, with the top five highest scoring places winning a percentage of

the promotional prize pot. The Labor Day Reggae Fest, held on Sunday, August 31,

promises to be a swinging party too! The casino’s Stargazer Pavilion will enjoy an

Island flavor with the live music of Third World, Black Uhuru and Native Roots as

the soundtrack. Plus, recent jackpot winners such as David C. of Flagstaff ($23,931),

William L. of Mayer ($20,000), Guadalupe T. of Camp Verde ($20,000), and Tyress H.

of Brewton, AL ($16,930) can certainly attest to why Cliff Castle Casino Hotel has

been voted the #1 casino in Arizona for 15 years in a row! $

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GAMING NEWS

On July 16, 2014, GTECH, the Italy-based leader in worldwide

regulated gaming, announced that it has entered into a defini-

tive merger agreement with International Game Technology,

Inc., a global leader in casino and social gaming entertainment,

headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A. Under the terms of

the transaction, IGT and GTECH will combine under a newly

formed holding company organized in the United Kingdom,

NewCo. IGT shareholders will receive a combination of $13.69

in cash plus 0.1819 NewCo shares (subject to adjustment) for

each share of IGT common stock, equal to an aggregate value of

$18.25 per IGT share. GTECH shareholders will exchange each

of their existing GTECH shares for one newly issued ordinary

share of NewCo. The aggregate transaction value is approxi-

mately $6.4 billion inclusive of the assumption of approximately

$1.75 billion in existing IGT net debt.

The transaction creates the world’s leading end-to-end gaming

company, uniquely positioned to capitalize on opportunities

across global gaming market segments. The new company com-

bines best-in-class content, operator capabilities, and interactive

solutions, and joins IGT’s leading game library and manufactur-

ing and operating capabilities with GTECH’s gaming opera-

tions, lottery technology and services. The agreement drives

scale across all businesses, geographies and product lines and is

expected to achieve more than $280 million in run-rate syner-

gies by the third year following closing of the transaction.

Commenting on the transaction, Marco Sala, Chief Executive

Officer of GTECH said, “This transaction is transformational for

our business. With limited overlap in products and customers,

the combined company will enjoy leading positions across all

segments of the gaming landscape. It will increase our global

scale and with a full suite of offerings and robust customer rela-

tionships across the client spectrum, the new company will have

unparalleled capabilities to address the ongoing convergence

across global gaming segments. Our expertise across these seg-

ments and greater ability to invest in R&D will improve player

experiences and benefit our government and business clients.

The transaction will significantly enhance our cash flow and

financial strength, and provide clear and achievable cost and

revenue synergies.” $

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GTECH to acquire IGT for

$4.7 billion in cash and stock!

Combines #1 Global Lottery Business with

#1 Global Gaming Equipment Company

http://www.wingilariver.com/

GAMING NEWS

TournEvent of Champions Update: Multimedia Games Releases Info on First 40 Winners!

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The nation’s best slot tournament players are vying for a

chance at the National Championship, competing in the Na-

tional TournEvent of Champions casino qualifiers across the

country. Multimedia Games is hosting the National TournE-

vent of Champions in collaboration with casinos across the

country to crown the nation’s best slot tournament player.

Through June, the first 40 casino finalists have qualified to

compete for the national title at the Wynn’s XS Nightclub in

Las Vegas on October 1, 2014. Qualifying rounds will continue

through September with a total of 120 slot players competing

for the National Championship and a grand prize of $200,000.

“Congratulations to all the winners so far,” said Multimedia

Games CEO Patrick Ramsey. “To make it to the National

Championship takes preparation and endurance. These play-

ers have certainly shown their spirit through intense competi-

tions and earned the chance to play for the title." The National

TournEvent of Champions takes slot tournaments to a whole

new level. Two TournEvent of Champions buses are criss-

crossing the country from April-August, through 22 states

with more than 250,000 players competing for the chance to

represent their casino in Las Vegas. Casinos are hosting slot

leagues, semi-finals and then in-casino finals to find the top

player to represent them at the National Championship.

Of the first 40 qualifiers thus far, there are 21 women and 19

men. They range in age from 22-92 and cover a wide spectrum

of backgrounds — from real estate agents to entrepreneurs,

and military veterans to government workers. Many of the

qualifiers are enjoying the golden years of retirement, and one

even hails from the Great White North, Canada. National

TournEvent of Champions began in 2012 with regional compe-

titions in California and Washington. The event crowned its

first national champion in 2013 after 88 players from 77 casinos

competed in the finals at Lagasse’s Stadium at The Palazzo in

Las Vegas. The 2014 event is even bigger with 120 players

from 98 casinos and a total purse of $500,000 — double the

2013 purse.

Here in Arizona, slot players have two opportunities to quali-

fy. The first is at Desert Diamond Casinos in Tucson on Au-

gust 16. The second is at Harrah’s Ak-Chin in Maricopa on

August 19. Make sure to contact each casino’s player’s club in

advance of the dates for more details on how to participate! $

LAUGHLIN, NEVADA Directory & Gaming Statistics

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

tropicanax.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!

River Palms Resort Casino

877.787.7256

river-palms.com

550+ slots, bingo, blackjack, table

games, craps, roulette, sports book.

Don’t miss the view of the river from

Denny’s!

Slots Hold % Tables Hold %

Loose $1 4.13 Craps 13.61

25¢ 4.97 Blackjack / 21 19.01

$5 5.50 Other Table Games 22.25

Multi-Denom 5.62 Roulette 22.29

5¢ 8.21 Pai Gow Poker 22.66

1¢ 10.55 Let It Ride 23.29

$25 10.73 Three Card Poker 33.49

Tight Megabucks 12.68

Other Hold % Win Amount Dollars

Loose Sports Pools 8.80 Slots 33.7 mil.

Race Books 16.14 Tables 3.9 mil.

Tight Live Keno 28.98 Other 0.5 mil.

Laughlin’s Gaming Statistics May 2014

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arrah’s Laughlin continues to be the only casino in the town of Laughlin, Nevada to share their “Sizzling Slots” data with us on

a monthly basis. In June their slots paid out around $9 million alone! Super Times Pay Video Poker is consistently among their

best machines at the property. According to our sources there are ten of the games on the floor with machine numbers 4571, 4569,

and 4586 finishing in the top of their “Sizzling Slots” in June. See if you can find the games during your next visit!

In the event you’ve never played IGT’s Super Times Pay Video Poker,

we should give you a quick overview. You play the game by betting

six credits per hand to activate a random pay table multiplier (2X, 3X,

4X, 5X, 8X or 10X). According to the help screen, the multiplier appears

on average every fifteen hands. Based on our observations, the average

value of the multiplier is just over 4X and increases the value of the

pay table just enough to make Super Times Pay with a six credit bet a

slightly better wager than the same five credit pay table (around 0.3%

additional long run payback)! Yes, certain multipliers occur more often

than others and the order is not what you would think. Based on our

observation and according to our sources, the multiplier frequency

from highest to lowest is 3X, 5X, 2X, 4X, 8X, and then 10X.

For more information on Harrah’s Laughlin, make sure to visit their

website HarrahsLaughlin.com or call 1.702.298.4600. $

H

Laughlin, Nevada TRAVEL

Plenty Of Great Video Poker Games

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings

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Apache Gold Casino—Globe, AZ—800.272.2438

Events:

The Motown Miracles Tribute—Aug. 16

BlueWater Casino—Parker, AZ—888.243.3360

Dig Lounge:

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

BlueWater Showroom:

A Night of Magic—Aug. 30

Casino Arizona—Scottsdale, AZ—480.850.7777

The Showroom:

House of Floyd (Pink Floyd Tribute)—Aug. 15-16

Doobies Inc. (Doobie Brothers Tribute)—Aug. 22-23

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)—Aug. 29-31

Strange Days (The Doors Tribute)—Sep. 5-6

The Arizona Room:

Jordan Benson with Heartlyn Rae (Country)—Mondays 8pm

The AZTEX Band (Latin, R&B, Old School, Funk)—Tuesdays 8pm

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

The Tommy Ash Band (Country)—Wednesdays & Thursdays 8pm

Casino Del Sol—Tucson, AZ—520.838.6506

AVA Amphitheater:

WFF MMA—Aug. 23

Marco Antonio Solis—Sep. 13

Cliff Castle Casino—Camp Verde, AZ—800.381.7568

Stargazer Pavillion:

Reggae Festival—Aug. 31

Comedian Ron White—Sep. 27

Cocopah Resort Casino—Somerton, AZ—800.237.5687

Events:

Karaoke with Bling Bling—Th-Fr at 8pm

All night DJ music in the River Room with DJ Sosa—Saturdays

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

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:

Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular—Aug. 9

Carlos Mencia—Aug. 23

Super Diamond (Neil Diamond Tribute)—Aug. 30

War—Sep. 6

Thompson Square—Sep. 19

Natalie Cole—Sep. 27

Fort McDowell Casino—Fort McDowell, AZ—800.843.3678

Lucky 7 Saloon:

Featuring a variety of live music every weekend

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

The Lounge: Laura Walsh Aug. 8, Cody Joe Tillman Aug. 9, Neil

Diamond Tribute Aug. 15 & 16, The Freeway Revival Aug. 22 & 23,

Quantum Aug. 29, Shining Star Aug. 30

Wild Wednesdays Noon to 4pm: Swingtips Aug. 6, Western

Fusion Trio Aug. 13, Yesterday Once More Aug. 20, XO Aug. 27

Margarita Sundays Every Sunday the live music moves to the

pool where you can get your splash on and enjoy great food & drinks.

Hon-Dah Casino—Pinetop, AZ—800.929.8744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom:

Munday Funday—Comedy Show begins at 7pm

Featuring a variety of live local talent Tuesday through Saturday

December ‘63 (Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Tribute)—Aug. 15

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

Verona Chophouse:

Talented Musicians—Saturdays 5-9pm

Comedian Carlos Mencia will be back in the Diamond Center

for another laugh out loud performance on Saturday, August

23, 2014. Tickets start at $30 and are on sale now. Doors open

at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm. Carlos Mencia is undoubt-

edly one of today’s most popular entertainers and comics.

Whether it is man-on-the-street interviews, studio comedy,

commercial parodies, nationwide sold-out tours, or films,

Mencia demonstrates an extraordinary ability to connect with

a wide and diverse audience. In the last couple of years, Men-

cia has gone back to his comedic roots, performing at a num-

ber of comedy venues throughout the country – allowing him

to share his newest material with smaller and more intimate

audiences. Treena Parvello, Director of Public Relations and

Communications for the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise,

said “We’re thrilled to have Carlos Mencia back in the Dia-

mond Center to share his unique and hilarious perspective. Be

sure to get your tickets quick—this is one night of laughter

you can’t miss!”

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Presents

The Freeway Revival August 22 & 23, 2014

The Freeway Revival is out of Virginia and North Car-

olina. Twin brothers Adam and Jonathan Clayton, and

Joey Lee are the primary band members. These South-

ern Gents built their success through constant touring

coast to coast and determination to become a main

stage band. Now, the path ahead is proving that hard

work and sacrifice will turn their dreams into a reality.

Influences such as the Allman Brothers and Lynyrd

Skynyrd help fashion the timeless sound of The Free-

way Revival. A new album was recorded in Los Ange-

les and Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino in Maricopa is

where you'll find the Southern sound of The Freeway

Revival's new album titled "Over The Mountain."

Come share in the journey! The Freeway Revival's

classic rock, blues, country, and jazz blend, remind

the listener of a time when music was about things

that people could understand and relate to, as well as

enjoy; great music from a generation ago is reborn and

performed with the same passion and feeling that left

such a definite mark on the hearts and souls of the

past. Whether it is a live performance or recording,

The Freeway Revival is sure to bring not only a con-

sistent high quality of music, but a high quality of

entertainment. Once you hear the beautiful guitar har-

monies, subtle vocal harmonies, accompanied with an

assortment of mesmerizing piano and organ melodies,

the spell is cast; the listener is pulled into a barrage of

classic sounding music that is firsthand lived and felt.

For a full listing of entertainment this month and for

more information, call 480.802.5000 or visit their web-

site at HarrahsAkChin.com. $

Editor’s Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

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Sunday Jazz Brunch Live—10am-3pm

Mazatzal Casino—Payson, AZ—800.777.7529

Apache Spirits Lounge:

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends.

Ladies’ Night on Thursdays with a DJ.

Event Center:

One More From The Road (Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute)—Aug. 8

Paradise Casino—Yuma, AZ—888.777.4946

Sharky’s Bar & Bites:

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Zapp Band & Candyman—Aug. 16

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 Showroom & Grand Ballroom:

Deep Purple—Aug. 4

Dr. John—Aug. 8

Tedeschi Trucks Band—Aug. 10

The Australian Bee Gees—Aug. 22

The Farewell Tour of Queensrÿche Starring Geoff Tate—Aug. 23

Asleep at the Wheel—Aug. 29

The Tubes—Sep. 13

Twin Arrows Navajo Casino—Flagstaff, AZ—855.946.8946

Featuring a variety of local, regional & headlining acts. Call for info.

Vee Quiva Casino—Laveen, AZ—800.946.4452

VQ Live:

Featuring a variety of cover bands, local & regional acts. Call for info.

Event Center:

Turn the Page (Bob Seeger Tribute)—Aug. 8

Zapp Band—Aug. 15

‘56: A 1950s Rock & Roll Revue—Aug. 23

One of these Nights (The Eagles Tribute)—Aug. 29

ABBA Fab (ABBA Tribute)—Jul. 26

Wild Horse Pass Casino—Chandler, AZ—800.946.4452

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

Encore Lounge—Featuring a variety of live music nightly

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

Showroom:

Peter Frampton—Aug. 15

December ‘63 (Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Tribute)—Aug. 16

World’s Ultimate Elvis Show (Elvis Tribute)—Aug. 17

Vietnamese Concert & Dance (Dancing with Viet Stars)—Aug. 23

Lila Downs—Aug. 24

Great White and Slaughter—Aug. 29

Lost 80 Live—Aug. 30

Yavapai Casino—Prescott, AZ—800.756.8744

Yavapai Cantina:

Karaoke—Fr at 8pm-12am

Featuring a variety of live bands on Saturdays from 7 to 10pm 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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CASINO NIGHTLIFE

Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II

•Music Director/On-Air Host (3-7pm) for

KNRJ-FM 101.1 The Beat

•Resident DJ/VJ for KTVK-3TV Friday 10am

•Host of R.E.D.Y. Set Radio

•Official Bum Squad DJ

•DJ Vatican Member

•For more information on Ramses Ja, visit his

website at: ramsesja.com.

days are in full effect! These are the nights when we (The DJs)

can dig a little deeper into our libraries and pull out the classics

that people can golf, dance, and (most importantly) sing along

to! The bars always keep the drinks flowing and the people who

aren’t dancing or golfing are socializing, dining, or playing one

of several other party games offered by Top Golf.

Now, as you can imagine, the connection between gambling

and golfing isn’t the easiest to make…unless you take into ac-

count that this attraction is within walking distance of Talking

Stick Resort! Their course undoubtedly caters to more seasoned

golfers, but the facility at Top Golf…with all its neon lights and

high-tech scoring systems…caters to the masses. This means

that after a day of enjoying the amenities of the Talking Stick

Resort and a night of gambling…a quick shot over to Top Golf

would be an awesome way to round out the day!

Or if you’re anything like me, you’ll probably want to party

first, golf second, and gamble until the sun comes up! Either

way, Top Golf is now a must for a complete nightlife entertain-

ment experience! $

s your nightlife entertainment editor, my job is to bring you

the best of what the Arizona Casino Gaming industry has

to offer. This mostly includes on-site offerings and on-campus

events…however, every so often, there comes an attraction that

is based on (or near) a casino. This month, we have such an

attraction, and it’s called Top Golf!

In their own words: “Top Golf is the premier golf entertainment

complex where the competition of sport meets your favorite

local hangout. You can challenge your friends and family to

addictive point-scoring golf games that anyone from the hope-

ful pro golfer to your neighbor’s 7-year-old kid can play year-

round. Just picture a 240-yard outfield with dartboard-like tar-

gets in the ground. The closer to the center or ‘bull’s-eye’ you

get and the farther out you hit your microchipped balls, the

more points you receive. Score even bigger with Top Golf’s ex-

tensive food and beverage menu that is sure to impress even the

pickiest foodies.” In short, Top Golf is essentially a driving

range that is open from 9am until midnight most days.

The reason we are talking about Top Golf in the nightlife section

of this magazine, however, are the two days they go past mid-

night…Fridays and Saturdays! These are the nights that a whole

lot more than golfing takes place. JD from Live 101.5-FM or I

take turns hopping on the turntables and getting music pump-

ing through the three story structure! Saturdays are known as

Top Spin Saturdays and you can look forward to the best Top

40, pop, and EDM to keep the energy high! Stop in on a Friday

and you’ll be treated to Patio-Palooza!

Patio-Palooza is when the outdoor patio is transformed into a

rooftop dance club with high energy music and beautiful peo-

ple! For added measure, during the summer, Throwback Thurs-

A

By Ramses Ja

Ramses Ja Spins Sets At Top Golf In Scottsdale’s Riverwalk

http://www.harrahsakchin.com/

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Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night

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

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

BlueWater Mo-We 4:30pm. Su at 11:30am. 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 Th-Mo 1:30, 2, 6, 6:30 & 7pm 270 No 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 12:10am.

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 at 10am, Noon, 3:45,

5:30pm. Daily at Noon &

6:30pm.

750 Yes Yes B.A.D. Bingo 2 Fr at 11:30pm &

B.A.D. Bingo Sa at 11:30pm.

Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon.

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

Paradise Daily at 11:30am & 1:30pm

Mo-Sa at 6pm. 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

& Other Special Dates

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

Sources: Arizona Department of Gaming—Current Tribal Gaming Status as of 06/01/14 & 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 BINGO DIRECTORY

Fort McDowell Casino pays out over a million dollars ($1,000,000.00) a month in bingo

prizes. Contributing to that cool million in monthly prizes, William L. won the MPBin-

go Green Progressive Jackpot for $31,111.00 playing on Planet Bingo’s PhD gaming tablet back

in June. MPBingo gives players a chance to win 5 progressive jackpots in top of the reg-

ular prize board during most regular session games in the program. For more infor-

mation about Fort McDowell Casino, session times, specials and events, call

1.800.THE.FORT or visit FortMcDowellCasino.com. Here in Arizona, Fort McDowell,

Harrah’s Ak-Chin and Casino Del Sol all offer MPBingo for patrons. As of press time,

the jackpots were as follows: Blue—$122,588 & Green—$32,197. Each hall has their own

Red and Yellow Jackpots which vary in amount from one casino to the next, at least

$1,000 for Red and at least $300 for Yellow. Good luck, and we hope you Bingo! $

Green MPBingo Jackpot hit for $31,111

http://www.talkingstickresort.com/

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SUDOKU Each of the columns, rows, and nine 3 x 3 grids must contain

all of the digits 1 - 9. None of the digits may appear more than

once in each column, row, and 3 x 3 grid.

(Solution on page 46)

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WORD SEARCH

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WOMEN, RIGHT, VOTE, EQUALITY, SUFFRAGE, NINETEENTH,

AMENDMENT, ELECTORAL, OFFICE, VOTING, CIVIL, RIGHTS,

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http://www.fortmcdowellcasino.com/

Do YOU have something to rant or rave about?

Write me at: sami@azgamingguide.com

SAMI’S SMACKDOWN

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Over or Under? Toilet paper, not your bankroll!

My wife and I just got back from a 3 night stay at [a casino]

and we had a wonderful time. However, one thing that really

bothers us is that the toilet paper is always placed over rather

than under! Why do people keep doing that?? It doesn’t make

sense! We always flip it around, but when the maid comes in,

she flips it back! … Sorry if we sound picky.

Sam & Gia Alvarez

Sam, but if they didn’t place the toilet paper over then the maids

wouldn’t be able to do the cute little folds at the end! We posed

the question about “over” or “under” toilet paper on our Face-

book fan page (Facebook.com/ArizonaGamingGuide) and dis-

covered the following results as of press time: 79.5% know

“over” is the correct way to hang toilet paper rolls. 9.5% pas-

sionately insist “under” is the preferred method for toilet paper

rolls. 11% of our fans don’t care as long as there’s a roll! Sorry, it

looks like the “over” crowd has an overwhelming majority! $

By Sami Becker

http://www.helpdiabetesresearch.com/

CASINO DIRECTORY

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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

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01. Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy. 70, 5 mi. E. of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 591 Y Y Y Y Y Y

02. BlueWater Resort & Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 529 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

03. Bucky’s Casino 1500 E. Hwy. 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 314 Y Y Y

04. Casino Arizona 101 & McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 911 Y Y Y Y

05. Casino Del Sol 5655 W. Valencia Rd. Tucson 855-765-7829 1,089 Y Y Y Y Y Y

06. Casino of the Sun 7406 S. Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 294

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

08. Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S. Ave. B Somerton 800-237-5687 513 Y Y Y Y Y* Y Y Y

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

10. Desert Diamond Casino II I-19, Exit 80 Tucson 866-332-9467 680 Y

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

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

13. Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N. Maricopa Rd. Maricopa 480-802-5000 1,087 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

14. Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy. 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 837 Y Y Y Y

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

16. Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Hwy. 87, 1/4 mi. S. of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 416 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17. Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr. Yuma 888-777-4946 512 Y

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

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

20. Talking Stick Resort 101 & Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 752 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

21. Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40, Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1,089 Y Y Y Y Y

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

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

24. Yavapai Casino 1505 E. Hwy. 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 241 Y

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