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Hints, Tips, And Advice On Your Favorite Casino Games! A Monthly Publication Created By Slot Machine Game Designers. The Arizona Gaming Guide is a free monthly magazine for people who enjoy visiting casinos and playing casino games. The magazine discusses Slot Machines, Video Slots, Reel Slots, Electronic Table Games like: Blackjack, Roulette, and Craps. Packed with in-depth features, advice, hints, tips, secrets, and so much more! THERE’S MORE TO LOVE AT LONE BUTTE: EVENT CENTER, HIGH-LIMIT SLOTS & MORE! PEEK-A-BOO PIXIE SLOT BY BALLY This magical pixie takes you on an adventure with enchanted reels and mythical artwork. G2E 2015 TRADE SHOW NEW SLOT PREVIEW Four industry giants preview the casino slot floor of 2015, 2016, and beyond. PRESCOTT POW WOW SEPT. 25-27 Here’s a good reason to head to Prescott, home of the largest stand of ponderosa pine forests in the U.S.
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24 THERE’S MORE TO LOVE AT
LONE BUTTE: EVENT CENTER,
HIGH-LIMIT SLOTS & MORE!
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
38 CASINO ENTERTAINMENT
40 CASINO BINGO
42 SAMI’S SMACKDOWN
43 FUN FACTS
44 FUN & GAMES
46 CASINO DIRECTORY
IN EVERY ISSUE
azgamingguide.com | September 2015 | Arizona Gaming Guide 03
PEEK-A-BOO PIXIE SLOT BY
BALLY
This magical pixie takes you on an
adventure with enchanted reels and
mythical artwork.
PRESCOTT POW WOW
SEPT. 25-27
Here’s a good reason to head to
Prescott, home of the largest stand
of ponderosa pine forests in the U.S.
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Contents SEPTEMBER
G2E 2015 TRADE SHOW
NEW SLOT PREVIEW
Four industry giants preview the
casino slot floor of 2015, 2016, and
beyond.
22
ith September upon us, the Global Gaming Expo (G2E), held every
year in Las Vegas, is right around the corner. I always look forward to
seeing all the latest and greatest games the slot manufacturers have
on display. The trade show gives the staff and I a chance to see what direction slot
machine game design is going while also providing an amusing opportunity to
predict which games will become hits and which will be busts with our fans and
readers here in Arizona. Fortunately, our staff writer Rodric was given a bit of a
sneak peek at some of the games to be showcased by a few of the major slot ma-
chine manufacturers at this year’s G2E. Take a look at the new slot preview in this
month’s issue. We’ll also keep you updated with what we see at the show in the
October and November issues!
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-
munity and share your thoughts and experiences with others who also love the
same casino games you do. You can sign up for our e-newsletter and find current
and back issues of AZ Gaming Guide on our website at AZGamingGuide.com . Let
me know what you think of this issue and have fun!
Alexandra Lang
Editor-in-Chief
Alexandra
VOLUME 07 • ISSUE 09
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Elizabeth Torma
PUBLISHER
Chris Höft
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Alexandra Lang
ART DIRECTOR
Melanie Mueller
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Al Moe
Lee Allen
Mark Novak
Cindy Esquer
Amanda Riddle
Lana Hartmann
Samantha Becker
Rodric J. Hurdle-Bradford
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gaming related facts and editorial opinions. AGG accepts no
responsibility and no liability for any actions of readers based on
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You must be 21 or older to gamble. Please play responsibly.
Help is available at 1.800.NEXT.STEP or problemgambling.az.gov.
EDITOR’S NOTE
Your Authority On Everything Gaming
Arizona’s State Gaming Regulatory Agency:
Arizona Department of Gaming
1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 450, Phoenix, 85007
1.602.771.4263 or azgaming.gov
Tribal Gaming Funded Problem Gambling Resource:
Office of Problem Gambling
1.800.NEXT.STEP or 1.800.639.8783
1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 450, Phoenix, 85007
1.602.542.8998 or problemgambling.az.gov
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PLAYERS TALK Continued from August, 2015
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Each month we print responses to a select few of the many,
many questions we receive via email and in our mailbox.
However, there are always recurring questions we receive on a
daily basis from readers and fans which tend to overlap in
their topic. In order to best serve these questions, last month
we thought we’d put together a list of common casino myths
and explain why they are false in order to respond to as many
readers as we possibly can. We have continued with this for-
mat in this issue. For last month’s questions and answers,
please visit our website at azgamingguide.com and click on
“Back Issues.” Thank you so much for your support, kind
words and, of course, your questions! Please keep them com-
ing as we love hearing from and interacting with all of you!
Alexandra Lang—Editor
Myth: The casinos “tighten” and “loosen” their slots whenev-
er they want to.
Reality: Many players believe that casinos just “tighten” or
“loosen” their slots whenever they feel like it. Although this
would be quite advantageous for the casino to be able to do this,
it’s a very time consuming process that needs to involve a lot of
people. When a new slot machine arrives at a casino it is initial-
ized and the payback percentage is selected for the game. This is
all done with a member of the overseeing agency recording all
the settings of the game. It’s not in the best interest of any casino
to change a game’s percentage to make it “tighter” or “looser”
after the initial set-up because it requires down time, permission
and oversight by a gaming agency, and additional administra-
tive hassle. No slot director is ever going to want his or her slots
off for more than a few minutes, let alone the days it would re-
quire to go through the rigorous routine of initializing a slot
game, because this would mean lost revenue!
Myth: You can’t win with casino free play. It’s just a joke to
get you to come to the casino and spend your own money.
Reality: Your chances of winning or losing using free play
money for credits are no different than when you use real cur-
rency or tickets for credits. The slot machine does not change its
behavior because of the type of credits that have been registered
in the machine. These are the facts. Since the casino gaming in-
dustry is so heavily regulated here in the U.S., and in most other
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
and comments in any area of gaming and we will make every attempt to publish a response in upcoming issues. Space is
limited so we are unable to print every letter or e-mail we receive. Please include your name and mailing address with all
correspondence. Mail to: Arizona Gaming Guide PO BOX 20636 Mesa, AZ 85277 or E-mail to: [email protected].
countries around the world, there are many rules in place which
ensure free play is fair for all players. Here’s a hint: keep track
of how much you are winning with your free play money. As-
sume you have $10 in free play and you place 50¢ wagers. This
means the free play money will allow you to have 20 free spins.
Count the 20 spins, stop playing, look at your credit meter and
see how much you’ve won using your free play! Chances are
that there is money on the credit meter as it would be extremely
unusual to go 20 spins and not hit anything at all even if you’re
playing a highly volatile slot. Therefore, that money is yours
and can be cashed out. Whether you choose to continue playing
or cash out at that point is your decision!
Myth: When playing the slots, your bonus picks don’t matter.
The game already determines the outcome which is why you
always get the lowest amounts.
Reality: This is not entirely true! During bonuses that involve
picking one or more objects for credits, in some cases the game’s
outcome is predetermined and in other cases it’s not. Once you
make your selection, the key is to observe what happens after-
wards. If the game reveals what is behind all the objects
(including the one you picked), your pick does determine the
outcome of the bonus. Sorry to say, but if you picked a treasure
chest with 200 credits and the treasure chest immediately to the
right contained 1,000 credits it was a bad pick on your part.
However, if the other prizes behind the objects are not revealed
at the conclusion of the bonus, then the outcome is predeter-
mined and your bonus picks do not matter. In this situation you
don’t have to spend five minutes trying to figure out which
treasure chest to choose! As soon as the bonus is triggered, the
random number generator selects a value from the available
options and then waits for you to touch the screen so that it can
display your bonus win animation. Personally, my team and I
prefer bonuses which are randomly predetermined. Then we
don’t blame ourselves for not picking correctly!
Myth: When playing Blackjack, always assume the dealer’s
hole card is 10.
Reality: Wrong! There are 52 cards in a standard deck and 16
of those cards have a value of 10. This means that the picture
cards (and tens) make up 31% of the deck. Mathematically
speaking, the odds are 3 to 7 that the dealer actually has a 10 in
the hole. So, there is basically a 70% chance the dealer’s hold
card is not a 10!
Myth: Slot machines are the worst games to play and this is
where casinos make their most money.
Reality: Once again, this statement is not entirely true. Video
poker is, hands down, one of the best games to play on any casi-
no floor. This is why players earn points much slower on video
poker slots than they do other slots. In general slots do, howev-
er, make the most money for a casino. In fact, upwards of 90%
of a casino’s revenue comes from the slots. There are even some
casinos that make so much money from the slots they don’t
have any table games! Smart casino visitors who are slot enthu-
siasts stick to video poker and higher denomination slots where
the payback percentages are always set higher! $
PLAYERS TALK
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Continued from page 6
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.
Casino Resort near Flagstaff just finished a weekly $25 buy-in
tournament. It will likely be run again.
In Payson, Mazatzal Hotel & Casino hosts a tournament every
Monday night at 6pm. Signups are one hour before the tourna-
ment with a $40 buy-in and two $20 re-buys.
Closer to the Valley, Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino has Friday Af-
ternoon Tournaments at 4pm with registration beginning at
2pm. There is a $45 buy-in and the top four win a share of
$3,500 (based on participation). Plus, there are drawings for VQ
Swag for all participants.
Casino Arizona (101 & McKellips in Scottsdale) offers weekly
and monthly tournaments. The monthly tournament is the first
Wednesday of each month with a $100 buy-in. The weekly
Great Late Late Tournament is actually held every Friday morn-
ing (Argh!) at 2:30am, so you better get up early or come by
after work and drink lots of coffee. It’s just $25 and comes with a
free breakfast! If that’s snooze-time for you, Casino Arizona also
has a weekly lunchtime tournament each Tuesday at noon with
a $50 buy-in. You can definitely find a game to play in the Val-
ley! Oh, and Good Luck! $
By Al Moe
lackjack is easily the favorite table game at each of Arizo-
na’s casinos. Several clubs also have electronic video
blackjack for players who want low-cost gaming or are
just in the mood to play videos. That’s great, but what some
players may be missing, especially those into video games, is
the excitement of blackjack tournaments.
Tournament blackjack combines great social interaction with the
same group effort to beat the dealer. And, the fun is heightened
by each player’s true desire to beat the sox off the other players
and get to the next round. Yeah, it’s cutthroat.
What’s the Attraction?
Blackjack tournaments are great entertainment and they can be
both a bargain and a good chance to wind-up your session with
some take-home cash! Tournaments are usually set up with 20
hand rounds divided into three rounds of play. You’ll want to
read all the tournament rules first, but during the first round,
only the two top chip leaders, after 20 hands, advance to the
next round. There are no additional costs, so you’ll get plenty of
bang for your buck if you play well.
The second, or semi-final round, will start with a new stack of
chips (perhaps $500 or $1000) for each player, but this time only
the chip leader will move on to the final table. You’ve got to
play your best, manage your money well, and make it to the
final hand with enough chips to outsmart your opponents. Re-
member, you’ve got to beat everyone but not necessarily the
dealer.
This is because sometimes you’ll be rooting for the dealer to
beat everyone if your reserve of chips is higher than everyone
elses at the table. That’s some of the strange strategy of tourna-
ments. You’ll also find that blackjacks pay 2-1 at most games, to
make things easier. The final table is usually six players with
prize money for each place. A typical payoff is 50% for First
place, 25% for 2nd, 15% for third and the rest split between 4th
through 6th.
Where are the Tournaments?
Fortunately, a number of casinos offer blackjack tournaments on
a regular basis. In Parker, Blue Water Resort & Casino has a
$10,000 tournament coming up for regular players who qualify
for entries to the October 4 event. Across the state, Twin Arrows
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BLACKJACK TOURNAMENTS Here’s Why They Are So Much Fun!
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By Lana Hartmann
NEW SLOTS
ou may have wondered what all of the fuss is about
when we’ve mentioned Spielo’s True-3D slots, and you
may have refrained from trying them at all. However,
Twin Arrows Navajo Casino near Flagstaff has all of the titles
including Sphinx, Bejeweled, and Dragon’s Temple! We’ve high-
lighted Sphinx in the past, so we thought we’d refresh your
memory on Bejeweled , the slot based on the popular internet
game. This game has some awesome wins in it and a great pro-
gressive system built into the free games!
Bejeweled 3D features: Cascading 4x5 board with all horizontal and
vertical win combinations; Quick-hitting base game feature for
wide ranging wins; Three completely new bonuses (The Castle
Bonus: In this Pick-A-Prize Bonus, the doors to the Bejeweled
floating castle swing open to reveal its riches! The Ice Wheel
Bonus: A spin and collect bonus that features player selectable
wheels with various credit prizes and collectible items. The Free
Games Bonus: Mystery Treasure Chest symbols reveal credit
prizes, more Free Games, bonus retriggers and collectible sym-
bols that help win any of the four progressive jackpots.); Plus, a
4-level progressive; and a Base Game—Key Collect Feature
where players choose one of three keys collected during regular
play in the base game to reveal a credit prize! Check out Twin
Arrows Navajo Casino online at TwinArrows.com. $
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Spielo’s 3D Games Ready For Play At Twin Arrows
Family Feud By AGS At Twin Arrows
urvey says – this game is a winner! Housed in the larger-
than-life and visually arresting Skytower cabinet, Family
Feud is a game that players will not want to miss. The latest addi-
tion to the popular It Pays to Know series, the game is based on
one of the most popular game shows of all time and features sur-
vey questions and answers directly from the show. By choosing
the most popular answers, players can actually affect the outcome
of their bonus round and win more credits. Some of the game fea-
tures include: 5-reels, 1,024 ways to win, a max bet of 250 or 400
credits, a min bet of 50 credits, X-Feature, Instant Prize/Instant
Jackpots and the Family Feud bonus. The Family Feud bonus in-
cludes: Fast Money bonus, Survey Says bonus and For the Win
Free Spins bonus. Available denominations include: 1¢, 2¢, 5¢.
Check out this exciting game at Twin Arrows right now! $
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Wonder Woman Gold & Wild Now At Desert Diamond Casinos
re you ready for the magic that Won-
der Woman can do? Then head on down
to Desert Diamond Casinos & Enter-
tainment Tucson on Nogales Highway to try
out the new Wonder Woman Gold video slots
from Bally Technologies.
Showcasing features, which radiate the nostal-
gia of the classic 1970's show, include 8, 16, or
25 Free Games with extra Wilds, three fantastic
Progressive levels, Expanding Wilds, and Mys-
tery Stacks. Wonder Woman Gold is here to
make her mark loud and true!
Featuring iconic clips, music and art from the
original TV series starring Lynda Carter, Won-
der Woman Gold lets players choose their number of
NEW SLOTS
A free games and offers its progressive jackpots
at any bet level.
Wonder Woman Gold is also available at Desert
Diamond Casinos’ Sahuarita location on Pima
Mine Road.
If that wasn’t enough, both Desert Diamond’s
Tucson and Sahuarita locations are also offer-
ing Bally’s Wonder Woman Wild video slots,
which offer similar features to Wonder Woman
Gold, swapping out the Expanding Wilds for
more wilds on the reels.
Visit Desert Diamond’s Tucson or Sahuarita
locations to experience the super-powered ex-
citement of these games! $
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NEW SLOTS Coming Soon
Buffalo Grand By Aristocrat
he number one game in the U.S., Buffalo , is back and is going bigger than ever in
the all-new Buffalo Grand , the newest game by Aristocrat in this incredibly suc-
cessful franchise. Buffalo Grand is larger than life in the Arc Double cabinet,
named in Casino Journal’s Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Products list and
to CEM’s 2015 Top 10 Slot Floor Technology Awards. Buffalo Grand takes full advantage
of Arc Double ’s dual 42” curved high-def LCD touch screens, upgraded graphic capabili-
ties and iChair, for an engrossing, fully submersing gaming experience unlike any other.
All of the fun of the original Buffalo is here, plus incredible new features players will love.
The game stays true to the core base game elements, while adding a 4x5x5x5x4 reel set, the
opportunity to win jackpots, jackpot multipliers and up to 50 free games, continuing the
evolution for this top player favorite. Buffalo Grand is an Xtra Reel Power game with a
chance to win a $500,000+ MSP progressive jackpot, as well as four other linked progres-
sive jackpot levels. Minimum bet is 75 credits and the maximum bet is 375 credits. For
more information about Buffalo Grand , visit Aristocrat.com.au. $
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ink your teeth into IGT’s Zillion Gators video slots. Based on the proven
math of IGT’s Cash Coaster video slots, Zillion Gators’ 5-reel, 30-payline
game attracts players seeking entertainment and low-volatility.
Jumping out from the stunning Multi-Layer Display (MLD) screens of IGT’s new
CrystalDual cabinet, the Gators Gone Wild free games bonus emerges when three free game
symbols are triggered. This feature invites players to select a crawfish trap to reveal
how many initial free games will be awarded.
The adventure continues when animated gators jump into action and unlock the
wild reels feature, turning the first and last reels wild on every spin during each of
the bonus rounds.
To further the fun, the Reel Fun feature activates at any time, or players can initiate
the Possum and Raccoon progressives in the base game and during the free games
bonus.
Zillion Gators video slots feature popular 70’s rock music from Credence Clearwater
Revival, enhancing the player experience and elevating excitement on the casino
floor. Watch as this exciting new slot game hits casino floors all across Arizona
soon! For more information on this slot and other IGT video slots, visit IGT.com. $
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Zillion Gators By IGT
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Peek-A-Boo Pixie By Bally Technologies
lay peek-a-boo with this magical pixie as she takes you on an adventure with enchanted reels
and mythical artwork! Peek -a-Boo Pixie by Bally Technologies is a 5-reel, 40-line game that features
an exciting U-Spin Wheel Bonus. You can win up to three spins of the giant wooden wheel, which
awards credits and a multiplier for some amazing pays!
Mysteries abound with Mystery Stacked Reels, which can happen during any base game and free game
spin to keep players full of anticipation. Mystery symbols on each reel are randomly replaced at the
start of each spin by other symbols, creating chances for big five-of-a-kind wins!
Peek-a-Boo Pixie’s charming nature continues with a Free Games bonus that triples all pays. Players select from
among four windows to reveal an initial award of 7 to 15 Free Games that can be re-triggered over and
over again.
This captivating pixie is plumb full of supernatural surprises, with eye-catching 3D art and math with a
volatile edge that will enchant players with hours of spellbinding fun! Look for this captivating pixie at
a casino near you soon! For more information on this exciting new game and other Bally products, visit
BallyTech.com. $
Coming Soon NEW SLOTS
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ARIZONA LOTTERY
laying the Arizona Lottery’s Scratcher games has always
been a fun way to place a wager, play a game, and see if
you win or lose. Plus, the Arizona Lottery funds a wide
variety of Arizona’s state programs including Education, Health
& Human Services, the Environment, and more.
And, as the Arizona Lottery is always introducing new games to
their Scratchers collection every month, there are plenty of
games to pick from. While the vast array of choices may make
picking a Scratcher game a little bewildering, we’ve come across
a few of the Arizona Lottery’s latest games that every casino
enthusiast has to play the next time they want to try a Scratcher.
So whether you are a veteran, occasional, or brand new Scratch-
er player, here are a few you can try at a variety of bet levels for
everyone’s bankroll!
Golden 7s
Cost: $1
Game Play: Match any of your numbers to either winning num-
ber and win the prize for that number. Reveal a “7” symbol to
win that prize automatically!
Prizes: $1,700, $100, $50, $20, $10, $5, $2, $1
Overall Odds Of Winning: 1 in 4.38
Blackjack Tripler
Cost: $2
Game Play: If the total of the two cards in any of your hands
beats the dealer’s total, win the prize for that hand. If any of
your hands equals 21, win triple the prize shown for that hand!
(J,Q,K = 10, A = 11)
Prizes: $12,000, $1,500, $500, $150, $100, $50, $30, $15, $10, $5,
$3, $2
Overall Odds Of Winning: 1 in 4.33
Golden Casino
Cost: $10
Game Play: Each game played separately. GAME 1: Reveal 3
identical amounts, win that amount. Reveal 2 identical amounts
and a “Diamond” symbol to win double that amount! GAME 2:
Match any of your numbers to the winning number, win prize
for that number. GAME 3: Uncover a prize amount to win that
amount. GAME 4: If your dice add up to 7 or 11 in a single roll,
win prize for that roll. If your dice add up to 21 in a single roll,
win double the prize for that roll! GAME 5: Reveal 3 identical
amounts, win that amount.
Prizes: $50,000, $1,000, $500, $250, $100, $50, $25, $20, $10, $5
Overall Odds Of Winning: 1 in 3.68
Most gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores are
Arizona Lottery retailers and many will carry these games. $
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BRAND NEW SCRATCHERS The Arizona Lottery Satisfies Slot Players With Casino Themed Games
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. Retailers pay prizes up to $100 and may
pay prizes up to $599. The Arizona Lottery pays all prizes including
prizes $600 and over. Any prize may be claimed by mail. Prizes sub-
ject to prior sales. Tampering with a Lottery ticket is a Class 3 felony
punishable by law. All tickets, transactions and winners are subject
to Lottery Rules and State Law. You must be 21 years or older to
purchase tickets. Not responsible for incorrect or outdated info.
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CASINO DINING
CLIFF CASTLE’S Mountain Springs Buffet
liff Castle Casino Hotel has always offered a reasonably
priced buffet stocked with plenty of high-quality dishes
to appease any appetite and palate. Their scrumptious
Mountain Springs Buffet offers an excellent variety of delicious
food for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch and Dinner in a beautiful
setting. Enjoy T-Bone Tuesdays featuring a $14 T-Bone steak,
Saturday Prime Rib nights for just $15.95 and a sumptuous Sun-
day Brunch. Buffet prices start at just $7; drinks (non-alcoholic)
are included.
Any player using a Castle Club card with “200 Slot Points
Earned” or with 1 hour of logged live play at Blackjack or 2
hours of logged live play at Poker between the hours of 12am
and 9pm can receive a special price of $14.99 for the Tuesday
All You Can Eat Crab Legs Dinner Buffet. This is a great deal if
you are planning on visiting the property on a Tuesday. Play a
while and then get your crab legs dinner cost cut in half!
Once you’ve earned the minimum point qualifier on that day,
swipe your Castle Club card at any Players Promotion Kiosk to
receive a printed voucher for the meal special and discount.
Present the voucher at the restaurant to receive the discount.
The qualifying points earned will not be deducted from the
guests’ players club account.
Hours: Breakfast—$7—7 to 11am, Lunch—$12—11am to 4pm,
Dinner—$14—4pm to Close.
Weekly Specials: Sunday Brunch—$12—11am to 4pm, Tues-
day All You Can Eat Crab Legs—$14.99 with point qualifier—
$28 regular price—4 to 9pm, Friday Fish Fry—$14—4 to 11pm,
Saturday Prime Rib Night—$15.99—4 to 11pm.
Children: 3 to 10 years get 50% off the regular buffet price, 2
years and under eat free! $
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By Rodric J. Hurdle-Bradford
n the past decade, the casino gaming industry has trans-
formed itself from static slot machines into a full-fledged
interactive entertainment experience, powered by the big-
gest brands in music, video games, television and movies from
the last 50 years.
"The next generation of our industry is all about providing con-
tent and a variety of game styles," says Phil Gelber, senior vice
president of game development for Scientific Games, operator
of major gaming brands including Bally and WMS. "Innovation
is the key and that is what keeps our customers and players
excited and wanting more."
There will definitely be more to see at this year's Global Gaming
Expo, which will be held September 29 through October 1 at
Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. Global Gam-
ing Expo, or G2E as it is known to casino industry insiders, is a
larger-than-life trade show lit up with lights, sounds, bells and
whistles of the new slot machines for both domestic and inter-
national markets.
Recently, four of the major casino game suppliers in the U.S.
and across the world sat down with the Arizona Gaming Guide
to give readers a sneak preview of what will be at this month's
G2E and the entertaining games that will be hitting casino floors
across Arizona in 2015, 2016 and beyond!
Aristocrat’s Position on the Throne
The lead product for Aristocrat at G2E will be the slot game for
HBO's legendary epic television program Game of Thrones. The
game features all of the drama, pageantry and details of the hit
show. To maximize the player experience, Aristocrat has imple-
mented its award-winning arc double cabinet, with dual curved
42-inch high definition LCD screens that sweep over the player,
along with advanced graphics and surround sound with high
chair to complete the immersive environment.
"Players are going to have a thrilling game-playing experience
with dragons, battles, epic music and characters both revered
and reviled," says Paul Speirs, spokesperson for Aristocrat.
"Game of Thrones has three base games, each representing a main
house – Stark, Lannister and Targaryen."
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WINNING WAYS
The game has four entertaining bonus features: The Wall where
reel sets can increase to 16 symbols; The Battle of Blackwater
Bay where up to six free games can be awarded; the Mother of
Dragons with a pick ‘em feature and a chance at a 50 times
multiplier and a Progressive with the ability to win one of four
jackpots, including a $500,000 jackpot!
The denominations for the Game of Thrones will be between
one cent and $20, with a 50 credit minimum bet and a 500 cred-
it maximum bet.
IGT + TMZ = FUN
IGT is continuing the company's tradition of bringing pop cul-
ture’s most touted licensed brands to the G2E trade show floor.
"This year IGT partnered with the number one brand in enter-
tainment news to create TMZ video slots," says Michelle
Schenk, public relations manager for IGT. "This interactive
theme will introduce never-before-seen gaming technology,
putting players in the middle of one of television's most famous
newsrooms and on tour to several hot Hollywood celebrity
hangouts."
Continuing with the entertainment trend at G2E, IGT will also
introduce a new spin to one of Netflix’s most watched series,
with the House o f Cards Power and Money video slot and the
House of Cards Welcome to Washington video slot. Another popular
series, Orange is the New Black , will debut two different video
slot themes, while the “Have a Little Fun Today” Ellen De-
Generes show video slot game will showcase new updates along with
Jurassic Park and James Cameron' s Avatar video slot series.
"Our emphasis on meaningful innovation shines through in our
video slot portfolio," says Schenk. "Never-before-seen play me-
chanics, unique reel configurations, new math and compelling
themes are just a few characteristics that make our new video
slot games stand apart."
Konami goes the Retro Videogame Route
Konami is banking on the nostalgia of a generation of current
slot machine players that grew up playing video games in the
1980s to make a big splash at G2E. Leading the retro releases is
the legendary game Frogger, a video game that was memorial-
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ized in the 1980s on the Atari 2600 system.
"The launch of Frogger signifies a landmark intellectual proper-
ty release from our arcade legacy into our casino gaming sec-
tor," says Tashina Wortham, spokesperson for Konami Gaming,
Inc. Two Frogger game themes will debut at G2E, both with a
four-level standalone progressive jackpot.
For the 1980s video game players who might have missed the
Frogger craze, they surely did not miss the popular Nintendo action
game Contra, which is now in its second year as a video slot
game under the Neo Contra brand. Neo Contra is filled with
several bonus game features which create an immersive experi-
ence with exciting top box graphics and an all new 3-D sound
which harnesses all the power and all of the 3-D audio technolo-
gy while eliminating the need for separate in-chair or rear satel-
lite surround sound speakers. Both the Samurai Strike and the
Warrior Reloaded game themes will be on display this year on the
show floor at G2E.
Scientific Games brings back Barcrest
For Scientific Games, it did not have to look far to create de-
mand at G2E, as they revised and updated the popular Barcrest
series of games that were on top of the industry just a decade
ago.
Barcrest slot games are known for its colorful play areas, intriguing
and innovative bonuses and free spins. The popular Easy Mon-
ey game will be returning, along with the legendary Triple Cherries
game, with a new bonus feature to complete the new game’s
name, Triple Cherries with Sprinkles on Top .
To ride the momentum of combining legendary entertainment
brands and casino gaming, Scientific Games will introduce up-
dated versions of The Flintstones and The Wizard o f Oz video
slot games. For the ultimate entertainer and brand, the Michael
Jackson video slot game, a new bonus wheel has been placed on top
ready to be showcased at G2E.
"The brands continue to skew to a younger age and we are at
the forefront of that trend," says Gelber. "We want to give these
players a complete 360-degree experience, and that will be on
full display at G2E." $
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By Melody Hudson
rom the place that has brought the
valley more winning moments, Lone
Butte Casino in Chandler has recently
completed a renovation that enhances a
player’s experience at every touch point
including gaming, dining, and entertain-
ment.
F “As exciting as this is for our guests, it’s
just as exciting for us,” said Carolyn
Thompson, General Manager of Lone
Butte Casino. “It is always our goal to de-
liver the very best experience. All these
renovations simply make that goal a real-
ity.”
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Gaming
The casino floor itself was expanded by 10,000 square feet to
provide a roomier feel that’s easier to navigate. The highlight?
An all-new High-Limit Slots Room, where players will find big-
ger action and bigger payouts. The renovations also include
enhancements to the Bingo Hall.
Dining
The all-new Cities Bar & Grille has become an overnight favor-
ite, especially among the many transplants and snowbirds who
love to play at Lone Butte. Cities is a true all-American restau-
rant, featuring signature dishes from across the country, like
New Orleans Jambalaya, St. Louis Ribs, Baltimore Crab Cakes,
and New York Strip.
Right next door to Cities Bar & Grille is the new MVP Lounge
where guests can hang out with friends before a show at the
new Lucky’s Bar.
Entertainment
Rock, country and comedy headliners are taking the stage at the
all-new Event Center, an 8,000-square-foot venue that offers
guests the chance to see their favorite performers in an intimate
setting.
“This is a significant step for us,” Thompson said. “The Event
Center gives us the opportunity to attract top-name artists and
create a complete entertainment destination for our guests.”
Headlining the opening show on Saturday, September 19 will
be R&B kings Kool & The Gang. A complete show schedule is
now available at WinGilaRiver.com. $
LONE BUTTE IS READY TO ROCK!
SEE WHAT’S NEW & COMING SOON
LUCKY’S | NOW OPEN
Discover Lone Butte Casino’s new bar where you can un-
wind after work, catch a game or grab a drink before a show
at the Event Center. Traditional and Irish-themed cocktails, a
great beer selection, daily drink specials and more! Open
Daily: 10am–2am
CITIES BAR & GRILLE | NOW OPEN
Coast-to-coast flavors have arrived at our newest restaurant!
Our Chefs have created entrees representative of various
American regions—New Orleans Jambalaya, St. Louis Ribs,
Baltimore Crab Cakes and more! Perfect for lunch, brunch or
dinner! Open Daily: Mo–Th: 11am–10pm, Fr–Sa: 11am–
Midnight, Sunday Brunch: 10am–4pm
PLATINUM LOUNGE | NOW OPEN
The new room is dedicated to provide Platinum members
with the best experience. Open Daily: Su–Th: 2–4pm & 8–
10pm, Fr & Sa: 2–4pm & 8pm–Midnight
CASINO FLOOR EXPANSION | NOW OPEN
Now with 10,000 square feet of extra room and new games
including 6 table games. Plus, a renovated Bingo Hall & new
High-Limit Slots Room.
EVENT CENTER | GRAND OPENING SEPTEMBER 19
8,000-square-foot venue featuring concerts, comedy shows,
sports-viewing parties & more! The first act to grace the
Event Center stage is Kool & The Gang on Saturday, Septem-
ber 19 at 8pm.
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TRIBAL NEWS
f a summer of sweat has you down in the dumps and you’d
like to lift your spirits, here’s a good reason to head to Pres-
cott, home of the largest stand of ponderosa pine forests in
the U.S. Not only are the temperatures cooler and the land-
scapes breathtaking, Prescott is home to the 9th annual social
pow wow and native art show, September 25-27, at Watson
Lake Park.
“Today many pow wows have become competitive events
where winning a cash prize is the incentive and that takes away
from the spiritual realm of the gathering,” says Manuel Lucero
IV (Cherokee Nation), committee chairman. “Prescott Pow
Wow’s mission is to offer an event that focuses on the social
aspect of pow wow. It’s more about folks coming together and
having a good time --- the way pow wows used to be before all
the commercialization. I’ve got nothing against bigger contests
because I’ve danced in some of them, but ours is a way to slow
things down and get them back to the way they once were and
the way they should be.”
The theme of ELDERS EMBRACING THE YOUTH supports
that feeling. “There’s more to life than watching TV and staring
down at your smart phone. Each generation is responsible for
strengthening the bonds of tradition and we want our kids to
carry on the pow wow tradition where native peoples come
together and share their Indianness,” adds Lucero.
“Since the start, we’ve tried to get more youth involved,” says
Sheba Rabago-Vervoorn (Chiricahua Apache / Yaqui / Com-
manche), who has been involved since the beginning, working
with founder Robert Rice to bring traditional dancing and music
back to the community. “And not just for Yavapai children, but
youth of all nations to learn who they are and where they came
from.”
The Prescott Pow Wow web page explains that pow wows are a
time for Native American families to share laughter, tears,
learning, and caring --- a time to honor the past and celebrate
the future. Originally, Grass Dances were performed by mem-
bers of elite warrior societies for the benefit of tribal members.
The Grass Dance evolved into the pow wow as natives living on
reservations had more time to devote to non-survival activities
like dancing. The dance arena, called an Arbor, is blessed before
the event begins and is considered to be sacred ground for the
duration of the celebration.
As in the case of Prescott, pow wows typically start on Friday
evening with a single Grand Entry, intertribal and preliminary
contest dancing. Saturday has two Grand Entries, one in the
afternoon and one in the evening. Sunday traditionally has a
single Grand Entry in the afternoon before final contest compe-
tition gets underway.
As the organizers approach their first decade milestone, they
remember their first event. “It was held on a dirt parking area at
Prescott Rodeo Grounds,” Rabago-Vervoorn says. “We had one
food booth, four arts and crafts vendors, and maybe 20 danc-
ers.” The venue was quickly moved to a more comfortable loca-
tion at Watson Lake Park.
And therein lies another story: “We were meeting with the
Parks and Recreation Department at a grassy field where we
were going to build a Yavapai-Apache village and set up the
pow wow circle when a large bird, a bald eagle, landed in that
exact spot…sort of a confirmation that we had chosen the right
location. Every year since during our three days of pow wow,
we are visited by bald eagles every day. It’s an awesome sight
and powerful medicine to be blessed by their appearance.”
Turnout and participation continues to increase each year. From
the early days of a hundred or so spectators, crowd estimates
are now in the 3,000-4,000 person range with half a dozen food
vendors, approximately 50 arts and crafts vendors, and over 100
dancers.
“We expect a lot more dancers this year because of the tradition-
al social dance nature of our pow wow. This is a friendly atmos-
phere. They come to dance with their heart, not with their wal-
let in mind.”
Chairman Lucero adds, “When 3,000 or more turn out for a
small pow wow, that isn't bad. We all have a really good time
and that’s what it’s all about.”
Non-natives are cordially welcomed to watch and participate.
“During social dances, visitors shouldn’t be surprised if they are
lead into the circle to dance with tribal members.”
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Words By Lee Allen
Images By WolvesEye Photography
PRESCOTT POW WOW Watson Lake Park, September 25-27, 2015
TRIBAL NEWS
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Alan King (Dine/Zuni) will be head dancer for this year’s inter-
tribal extravaganza. Two of his grandfathers were Code Talkers
and his connections along pow wow road have helped attract
more dancers. Sue Sixkiller (Cherokee) is head woman dancer
with a specialty of Women’s All-around. Head Southern Drum
is Comanche Red of Phoenix. Head Northern Drum is Young
Eagle Creek from Lukachukai. Phoenician Eldred Matt will
function as Arena Director and Ryan Rumley of Phoenix will act
as Master of Ceremonies.
The MCs job is to ensure the pow wow runs smoothly and on
schedule, informing attendees which drums are to sing and ex-
plaining ceremonies as they take place. His job also offers an
opportunity to weave in humorous anecdotes and jokes and to
remind observers when cameras and other recording devices
are not appropriate.
In addition to organizing the Grand Entry processions, another
responsibility of the Arena Director is to protect regalia feathers
if they drop off, assuring the proper pick-up ceremony.
All attendees are encouraged to be a part of the Blanket Dance
done for the specific purpose of defraying travel expenses for
performance groups. A blanket is placed in the middle of the
arbor and visitors are asked to place money on the blanket.
Quoting the organizers: “Consider the privacy of individual
dancers and singers and ask permission before photographing
or recording them. Most native people at pow wows are not
there to perform or entertain, but to dance, sing, pray, visit fam-
ily and friends, and celebrate their culture. And, they invite
visitors to join in that celebration.”
For further information on this year’s Pow Wow, point your
browser to PrescottPowWow.org, to their Facebook fan page at
Facebook.com/PrescottPowWow1, or call 928.499.5907. $
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hairman Louis J. Manuel, Jr., members of the Ak-Chin
Indian Community Tribal Council as well as represent-
atives from the Community recently announced plans
for a multi-million dollar expansion at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casi-
no. With initial work to begin in spring 2016, the expansion is
expected to include a spa, a conference center with multi-use
ballroom space, a parking garage, additional restaurants and
more than 200 additional rooms.
“The Ak-Chin Indian Community has a long-standing and suc-
cessful relationship with Caesars Entertainment and the man-
agement at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. The expansion will allow
the hotel and casino to continue to bring quality hospitality and
entertainment to Pinal County and the State of Arizona,” said
Chairman Manuel. “We have long known the importance of
providing opportunities like this to our Community and the
surrounding areas.”
According to Robert Livingston, general manager of Harrah’s
Ak-Chin Casino, this expansion will increase room availability,
accommodate additional visitors and will also provide an op-
portunity to host large-scale entertainment, conventions and
other meetings.
According to the 2011 Ak-Chin/Harrah’s feasibility study, the
Ak-Chin Indian Community generates an estimated impact of
more than $500 million in direct or indirect monies each year
from its various business enterprises. In addition to the Har-
rah’s Ak-Chin Casino, the Ak-Chin Indian Community also
owns Ak-Chin Farms, Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club, the
Santa Cruz Commerce Center and UltraStar Multi-tainment
Center at Ak-Chin Circle.
“The economic impact created during the expansion and the
prospect for additional jobs once the project is complete will
only further benefit the City of Maricopa and Pinal County as
well as the Community,” said Chairman Manuel.
For more information regarding the Ak-Chin Indian Communi-
ty and future updates regarding the expansion, please visit their
website at Ak-Chin.nsn.us.
For more on Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino visit Harrahsakchin.com
or call 480.802.5000. $
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MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR EXPANSION Ak-Chin Indian Community & Harrah’s Ak-Chin Announce Project
TRIBAL NEWS By Rachel Brockway
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GAMING NEWS
On the afternoon of August 12, 2015, investigators from the
Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) and members of the
Phoenix Police Department served two search warrants at
businesses for illegal gambling. Both businesses named
“International Calling Cards” are believed to be owned by the
same person and are located at 2305 E. Bell Road and 10413 N.
35th Avenue. During the joint operation, three people were
arrested in connection to the business and will be facing multi-
ple charges including operating an illegal gaming facility, pro-
motion of illegal gambling, and fraud. For several months,
investigators have been looking into the businesses and found
they were committing fraud by selling fake calling cards as a
front for an illegal gambling sweepstakes café. The businesses
sold the non-working prepaid local and international calling
cards which then allowed paying customers to play casino
style games on computers inside the business. The games,
while played on desktop computers, simulate what is often
seen on the screens of electronic slot machines inside regulat-
ed casinos.
During the past month, ADG has partnered with Phoenix and
Peoria Police Departments to serve warrants at an additional
two illegal gambling locations. Those operations led to the
arrests of about a dozen people, both employees and custom-
ers, and multiple felony charges. In one case, a customer who
had a violent history was found inside the business with a
hidden loaded rifle. These unregulated cash businesses can
often attract violent crimes to area neighborhoods, which is
why ADG takes complaints about illegal gambling businesses
very seriously. The recent partnership between ADG and
Phoenix Police alone has lead to five different search warrants
since July. Those joint operations have also lead to the volun-
tary closure of at least five other known illegal gambling loca-
tions across the Valley. $
ADG Closes Illegal Gambling Again
International Game Technology PLC’s (“IGT”) DoubleDown
Casino social gaming website raised the stakes today by intro-
ducing its new jackpot feature that gives players the chance to
win more than two billion chips.
Initially available on the classic Wolf Run slot game, a pair of
jackpots is launching on the DoubleDown Casino website: the
Super Jackpot, which grows quickly and hits more frequently;
and the Mega Jackpot feature, where a player can win more
than two billion chips. When a jackpot is due to hit soon, it
will ‘go hot’ and the graphics will catch on fire, letting players
know that they should spin to win before someone else does.
“Many players love slot machines because they offer the
chance to win jackpots, so it’s a natural extension of Double-
Down Casino that we introduce jackpots,” said Joe Sigrist, IGT
senior vice president and general manager of DoubleDown
Casino. “Providing the chance for any player to win more
than two billion chips from a DoubleDown Casino Mega Jack-
pot makes our best-in-class game portfolio even more fun and
exciting.”
Play DoubleDown Casino games online at apps.facebook.com/
doubledowncasino or on any mobile device via the free iOS
and Android app. For more information, visit IGT.com, go to
Facebook at facebook.com/IGT, follow them on Twitter,
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youtube.com/user/igt. $
DoubleDown Raises The Stakes
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The gaming industry went to new heights
and raised $140,000 to support responsible
gaming at the 17th annual AGEM/AGA Golf
Classic presented by JCM Global.
More than 144 players from across the gam-
ing industry spectrum participated in the
tournament on the perfect and legendary
greens of Cascata in Boulder City, Nevada.
Money raised supports research conducted by the National Center for Responsible
Gaming (NCRG). Over its history, the event has raised more than $1.45 million for
the NCRG. “The NCRG is immensely grateful to AGEM, AGA and JCM Global for
their continuing support of research that will lead to effective prevention and treat-
ment of gambling disorder,” said Christine Reilly, NCRG senior research director.
“We salute all of the companies and individuals that sponsored the 2015 golf clas-
sic.”
Returning as title sponsors were the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufac-
turers (AGEM) and the American Gaming Association (AGA). Other Sponsors in-
cluded Ainsworth, Aristocrat, Caesars Entertainment, Casino Enterprise Manage-
ment Magazine, CPI, GLI, Global Gaming Expo, Hikam America, Konami, JCM
Global, the National Indian Gaming Association, Patriot Gaming, Scientific Games,
VSR Industries and WaffleTechnology. Next year’s tournament will be held April
26, 2016 at Cascata. You can tee-up to fight problem gambling anytime by visiting
NCRG.org or by visiting Golf.jcmglobal.com for tournament information.
The National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG) is the only national organiza-
tion that is exclusively devoted to funding scientific research on gambling disor-
ders. Founded in 1996 as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the NCRG is the Amer-
ican Gaming Association’s (AGA) affiliated charity. For more information, visit
NCRG.org.
AGEM is a non-profit international trade association representing manufacturers
and suppliers of electronic gaming devices, systems, table games, online technolo-
gy, key components and support products and services for the gaming industry.
AGEM works to further the interests of gaming equipment suppliers throughout
the world. Through political action, regulatory influence, trade show partnerships,
educational alliances, information dissemination and good corporate citizenship,
the members of AGEM work together to create benefits for every company within
the organization. Together, AGEM has assisted regulatory agencies and participat-
ed in the legislative process to solve problems and create a business environment
where AGEM members can prosper while providing a strong level of support to
education and responsible gaming initiatives. For more information, please visit
AGEM.org. $
Money Raised For Problem Gambling
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GAMING NEWS
Casino Arizona is the newest spot where people can put their
knowledge to the test in a game of team trivia! The high-energy
weekly competition will take place in the Arizona Room Patio
Grill on Tuesday nights, starting on August 4.
Trivia Tuesdays will run for 12 weeks, and each weekly first-
place winner will be able to participate in the Casino Arizona
Tournament of Champions. The weekly winners will receive
the following cash prizes: $500 for first place, $300 for second
place and $200 for third place. In the event of a tie, prize money
will be added together and divided equally.
The games kick off Tuesday nights at 7pm. Registration runs
from 5:30 to 6:30pm, and there is a maximum of six players per
team. Every player must be age 21 or older and must have a
Casino Arizona Player Rewards Club card (card registration is
Casino Arizona Hosts Trivia Tuesdays With $1,000 Up For Grabs!
free and can be completed online or at the Player Rewards
Club desk at the casino).
The games will be hosted by Front Row Trivia Live. Teams are
only eligible to win first place one time during the 12-week
season. If a team competes and wins a first-place prize twice,
they will be awarded second place. This is to ensure that there
is a minimum of 12 teams in the Tournament of Champion-
ships. For a full list of rules, visit CasinoArizona.com.
Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the Loop 101 Freeway and
McKellips Rd., Casino Arizona is independently owned and
operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
Spanning more than 100,000 square feet, the property features
an exciting gaming floor, entertainment venues and an assort-
ment of dining options. $
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,
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Colorado Belle Hotel Casino
877.460.0777
coloradobelle.com.
750+ slots, blackjack, table games,
craps, roulette, poker room, keno,
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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 [email protected]. 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 2.97 Blackjack / 21 16.89
$5 4.39 Roulette 20.80
$1 5.02 Craps 21.79
Multi-Denom 5.74 Pai Gow Poker 24.45
25¢ 6.14 Let It Ride 28.27
5¢ 8.70 Three Card Poker 32.33
1¢ 11.92 Other Table Games 32.44
Tight Megabucks 16.48
Other Hold %
Loose Bingo 10.23 Win Amount Dollars
Sports Pools 11.53 Slots 31.4 mil.
Race Books 15.74 Tables 3.2 mil.
Tight Live Keno 23.87 Other 0.5 mil.
Laughlin’s Gaming Statistics June 2015
LAUGHLIN, NEVADA Directory & Gaming Statistics
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gaming industry leader, Tropicana Entertainment Inc.
recently announced the worldwide launch of
“TropWorld Casino,” a free-to-play social casino app
for mobile phones and tablets featuring slots, video poker, and
bingo games. The launch was completed in partnership with
social casino app developer and publisher Ruby Seven Studios.
The TropWorld Casino app offers only free games, and players
can log in daily to collect coins to play with. Players can also
make in-app purchases for more coins and bingo power-ups to
further their progress in the games. However, there is no wager-
ing or winning of money or prizes. The app is available on
Google Play, Apple iTunes and Amazon Kindle.
“We wanted to offer free, non-gambling games that a wide au-
dience can enjoy,” says Tony Rodio, president and chief execu-
tive officer of Tropicana Entertainment Inc. “Players around the
world will have fun with our TropWorld Casino app.”
The free app features real casino favorites such as Multi-Strike
Poker and Gems Wild Tiles along with other slot, bingo and video
poker games, with even more titles coming soon. All games are
free-to-play and include features like progressive tournaments,
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social chat, and leader boards. Friends can compete, compare
scores and progress and help each other in reaching goals.
Michael Carpenter, chief executive officer and founder of Ruby
Seven Studios said, “We’re really excited to bring these new
games to the Tropicana audience. It’s an incredible opportunity
for players to engage with Tropicana Entertainment and enjoy
completely free entertainment that really has new and unique
qualities. These are outstanding games and we’re proud to
share them.”
To download the TropWorld Casino app, simply visit iTunes,
Google Play or Amazon on their websites online for free!
TROPWORLD CASINO LAUNCHES Tropicana Entertainment Launches Free-To-Play Social Casino App
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LAUGHLIN, NEVADA
LAUGHLIN, NEVADA
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For information about the Tropicana Laughlin, their specials,
and a lot more, visit their website at TropLaughlin.com. $
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CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings
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Apache Gold Casino—Globe, AZ—800.272.2438
Events:
Ramon Ayala—Sep. 19
BlueWater Casino—Parker, AZ—888.243.3360
Dig Lounge:
Featuring a variety of live bands, karaoke & DJs—Daily at 5pm
Events:
Cage Rage 10—Oct. 17
Casino Arizona—Scottsdale, AZ—480.850.7777
The Showroom:
Queen Nation (Queen Tribute)—Sep. 4-5, Mariachi Reyna De Los
Angeles—Sep. 16, Rio (Duran Duran Tribute)—Sep. 18-19, Match-
box Twenty Too (Matchbox Twenty Tribute)—Sep. 25-26
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,
Daisy Train (Country)—Wed. 8pm, Rhythm Of The Sun—Thu. 8pm,
Superhero Band—Fri. 8pm, Arizona Room Trivia—Tue. 7pm.
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
Dragonfly Lounge:
Featuring a variety of live bands & DJs on weekends
Events:
Taste Of The Verde Valley—Oct. 17
Cocopah Resort Casino—Somerton, AZ—800.237.5687
Events:
Karaoke with Bling Bling/DJ Sosa—Th & Fr at 8pm
Joe Nichols & Special Guest Josh Thompson—Oct. 10
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:
Frank Caliendo—Sep. 5, Rock Of The 80s—Sep. 11, Smokey Robin-
son—Sep. 18, Brett Eldredge—Oct. 3
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: Furious George—4th, The Stilettos—5th, December
‘63—7th, Str8up—7th, Los Chicos del 512 (Selena Tribute)—11th,
The Drifters—12th, Doo Wah Riders—18th, Dina Preston—19th,
Quantum—25th, Neon Circus—26th Wednesdays In The Lounge:
Enjoy live music from Noon—4pm. Guy Pennachio—2nd, Thaddeus
Rose—9th, Swingtips—16th, Silhouette—23rd, Yesterday Once
More—30th The Lounge Happy Hour: Enjoy Happy hour and live
music Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 5 – 8pm. Van & Melanie—1st,
Flavour—3rd, John Eric Duo—8th, Karen & Pat—9th, John Eric
Duo—15th, The Walkens Duo—16th, Flavour—22nd, Paul Wells—
23rd, Notes from Neptune—29th, John Eric Duo—30th Sundays in
The Lounge: Enjoy live music from 4 – 8pm. The Walkens—6th
Hon-Dah Casino—Pinetop, AZ—800.929.8744
Timbers Lounge and Showroom:
Munday Funday—Comedy Show 7pm, Marble Heart (Country)—
Sep. 1-6, Marshall Star Band (Variety)—Sep. 8-12, Creagles (CCR &
Eagles Tribute)—Sep. 15-19, Groove City Band (R&B)—Sep. 22-26,
Brett Eldredge Desert Diamond Casino—Sahuarita
October 3, 2015
Up-and-coming country star Brett Eldredge is bringing his
award-winning sound to the Diamond Center for a concert on
Saturday, October 3. Tickets start at $15 and are on sale now.
With three consecutive #1 hits (all of which he co-wrote) and
the CMA New Artist of the Year trophy, Brett Eldredge has
gained a lot of attention going into his sophomore album. And
with the release of Lose My Mind , the first single from his new
album Illinois due out September 11, Eldredge is set to garner
even more. Eldredge established himself as an artist with a
unique vision on his run of No. 1 hits Don’t Ya, Beat of the Mu-
sic and Mean to Me from his 2013 debut album Bring You Back.
Those songs were the culmination of a different kind of jour-
ney to Music Row, by way of small-town Illinois and a love for
big voices like Ronnie Dunn and Frank Sinatra, that shaped his
unique sound. Treena Parvello, director of public relations and
communications for the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise,
said, “We are thrilled to welcome Brett Eldredge to the Dia-
mond Center! Country fans, get your tickets early—this is one
show you don’t want miss!”
Editor’s Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT
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Tyler Stephens (Country)—Sep. 29-Oct. 3
Events:
Run To The Pines Car Pre-Show—Sep. 25, Haunted Halloween Par-
ty—Oct. 31, Listen to the Music (Doobie Brothers Tribute)—Nov. 20
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
Events:
Kool & The Gang—Sep. 19
Mazatzal Casino—Payson, AZ—800.777.7529
Apache Spirits Lounge:
Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends.
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:
Zeds Dead—Sep. 5, Laidback Luke—Sep. 6, TonyG—Sep. 7, DJ Sce-
ne—Sep. 12, DJ Solarz—Sep. 19, Lynyrd Skynyrd—Sep. 20, Mighty
Mi—Sep. 26, Phoenix Fashion Week—Oct. 1-3
The Showroom & Grand Ballroom:
Yes with TOTO—Sep. 4, Nils Lofgren—Sep. 12, Thunder From
Down Under—Sep. 24-26, Zappa Plays Zappa—Oct. 4
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
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:
Vietnamese Concert: TIENG CUOI AM NHAC/Dance—Sep. 4,
Heartbeat City (Cars Tribute)—Sep. 5, Latin Comedy Jam—Sep. 11,
Siggno—Sep. 8, Dana Carvey—Sep. 19, The Broadway Concerts—
Sep. 20.
Talking Stick Resort Presents:
Lynyrd Skynyrd September 20
The Pool at Talking Stick Resort will boom with a Southern
Rock sound on September 20 when the property brings
Lynyrd Skynyrd to the outdoor stage. More than 50 years
since their formation, the band is still captivating crowds
and selling out shows. Tickets are still available so don’t let
this opportunity pass you by!
The pool party will be one for the books as the band per-
forms power anthems like Free Bird and Sweet Home Ala-
bama. Timeless artists in a league of their own, the members
of Lynyrd Skynyrd have sold more than 30 million albums
and popularized the Southern Rock genre. The band has
received various top honors over the span of their career
including grabbing the number 95 spot on Rolling Stone’s
100 Greatest Artists of All Time in 2004, an induction into the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006, and the number 77 po-
sition on VH1’s 100 Greatest Artists of All Time in 2010.
Today, the band continues to tour the country and create
music that appeals to all generations. This past July, they
released One More For the Fans—a CD/DVD featuring the
band as well as music greats like Gregg Allman, Cheap
Trick, Aaron Lewis and Peter Frampton performing Lynyrd
Skynyrd’s collection of hits.
To purchase tickets for Lynyrd Skynyrd, call the Talking
Stick Resort Box Office at 480.850.7734 or visit TalkingStick-
Resort.com. There will be a limited number of chairs for
this general admission show that will be available on a first
come, first served basis. Cabanas will also be available for
rent. For cabana reservations, pricing, and details, please
call Reservations at 866.877.9897. $ 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 07/01/15 & direct inquiries by press time. We are not responsible for incorrect, missing, or outdated information.
Contact [email protected] 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 Th-Su at 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 Daily 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
t’s time for bingo players and comic book fans to summon
their superpowers and embark on a journey to Casino Ari-
zona! September 12 marks the casino’s inaugural Comic
Bingo event, which will take place from 9:30pm to 2am. This
special night will be full of fun, games and prizes – including a
free trip to New York City that includes two four-day passes to
New York Comic Con! Casino guests can present their Player
Rewards Club cards when signing up to play and they’ll be en-
tered into the drawing to win the New York Comic Con trip and
other prizes, like comic store gift cards and signed memorabilia.
Participants are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite
characters and also sign up for a costume contest where they
can win cash prizes. “Our Late Night Bingo always offers guests
a fun, high-energy environment. But, adding the comic book
CASINO ARIZONA’S COMIC BINGO September 12, 2015 Marks Inaugural Event With A Big Prize!
theme gives it an exciting twist,” said Ramon Martinez, public
relations director for Casino Arizona. “We’re looking forward to
seeing some creative costumes and making this a memorable
event.” For more about Comic Bingo, the prize drawing and the
costume contest, visit CasinoArizona.com/Comic-Bingo.aspx, or
call 480.850.7777. $
Paradise Casino (Yuma, AZ) Recent Bingo Winners:
Joann Dees—$1,865.30 & Alejandrina Castillo—$5,543.35
I
By Satara Williams
SAMI’S SMACKDOWN
y email inbox is frequently overloaded with rants
from our fans. Perhaps that’s why I am more in-
clined to write about the rants than I am the raves.
However, I recently came across a message (yes, it is a rave) I
thought should go into this month’s column because I strongly
agree with what this reader said (as I always do)!
Dear Sami,
Every month without fail, I always read your column first, then the
new games, and then the Q&A [Player’s Talk] section. I wanted to
write to you what tremendous fun and luck I have been having on
Moby Dick. I did not like the book in school, but I am sure enjoying the
game now. Have you played it yet? I think you should and you should
let everyone know to go and play it as soon as they can. I play it at [my
favorite casino] whenever I can and am disappointed when I can’t.
Keep up the great writing. I love your magazine.
Marge Hawthorne—Phoenix, AZ
Marge, thank you very much for your kind words about my
column and our magazine. As you can see, I am spreading the
word about Moby Dick by Multimedia Games because I also
continue to seek out the game in every casino I visit in Arizona
and across the country. My play sessions are never very long on
the game, yet I always manage to hit several progressives and
have hit all five progressive levels in one session! I really love
the fact that Multimedia Games inserted Bally’s Quick Hit pro-
gressive system into the game. But, that’s not all! I think the
base game is really strong with the mystery wilds and the
stacked symbols. That lets me play for a while as I wait for one
of the two bonuses (one pick ‘em and the other free games).
Three bonus symbols on reels 3, 4, and 5 let you pick to match 4
of a kind for a possible prize of up to 160x total bet where you
can collect more than one prize, or even all of them! When 3
Free Spin symbols land on reels 1, 3, and 5, you get 10 free spins
and the White Whale symbol is Wild. The free spins can retrig-
ger for up to 110 free spins. Don’t forget to win any of the pro-
gressives, you have to play max bet. So, be prepared to play
responsibly and with an appropriate bankroll. Ask for Moby
Dick by Multimedia Games at your favorite casino the next time you
visit, and good luck! $
Do YOU have something to rant or rave about?
Write me at: [email protected]
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MOBY DICK BY MULTIMEDIA GAMES A Reader Raves About A Great Game I Seek Out As Well
By Sami Becker
FUN FACTS
id you know the earliest forms of dice originated in
the Near East well over 4,000 years ago?
In a Mesopotamian tomb, British archaeologist Leonard Wool-
ley discovered the dice in the Royal Cemetery at Ur with a
board game known as the Royal Game of Ur. Two types of dice,
stick dice and tetrahedral dice (dice with four triangular surfac-
es), were found with the board game. Unlike modern dice, the
numbers on the opposite sides of Mesopotamian dice were con-
secutive numbers rather than numbers that add up to seven.
In Egypt, as early as 3,000 BC, a racing game involving a version
of dice existed and was played well until the second century
AD. And of course, Native Americans, Romans, Indians, and
Christians, along with many other cultures, all have traditions
of games involving dice throughout history. $
azgamingguide.com | September 2015 | Arizona Gaming Guide 43
THE ORIGIN OF DICE Archaeologists Date Dice Back to 24th Century BCE
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By Mark Novak
44 Arizona Gaming Guide | September 2015 | azgamingguide.com
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.
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Sudoku Solution
1 3 8
6 5 2
7 9 4
7 5 2
8 4 9
1 6 3
6 9 4
3 7 1
2 5 8
9 7 3
2 8 6
4 1 5
4 8 6
5 9 1
2 3 7
1 2 5
7 4 3
9 8 6
3 4 1
8 2 7
5 6 9
9 2 5
6 1 4
3 7 8
8 6 7
5 3 9
4 1 2
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