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04 EDITOR’S NOTE

06 PLAYERS TALK

08 GREAT GAMES

15 WINNING WAYS

22 CASINO DINING

24 ARIZONA LOTTERY

26 FEATURE STORY

30 TRIBAL NEWS

33 GAMING NEWS

36 LAUGHLIN, NEVADA

40 CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

42 CASINO NIGHTLIFE

44 CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

46 FUN & GAMES

48 SAMI’S SMACKDOWN

50 CASINO DIRECTORY

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NEW SPHINX SLOT IN 3D

BY GTECH

This game was a big hit at the G2E

show and now we can all play the

game too. No 3D glasses required!

MULTIMEDIA GAMES HAS

NEW SLOTS IN ARIZONA

More Multimedia games are making

their way into our state including

Moby Dick & Chamillion Deluxe!

GILA RIVER CASINOS HAS

NEW EXCITING TABLE GAMES

ACROSS THREE CASINOS!

MALFUNCTION VOIDS ALL

PAYS AND PLAYS

An inside look at what happens if a

slot has a problem. Plus, key steps

to take to protect yourself.

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Gila River Casinos Features Their Table Games

If you haven’t seen the new table games at any one of the three Gila River Casinos,

you should take the time to check out what they have to offer. There is a linked

progressive jackpot for all three properties across two games, Ultimate Texas Hold

‘Em and Crazy 4 Poker. Plus, the casinos have also added Spanish 21 with a

‘match the dealer’ side bet and Golden 21, a side bet for blackjack.

This issue has the scoop on exciting new slots by WMS, Bally, GTECH, and Multi-

media. Plus, gaming industry veteran Al Moe gives us the inside scoop on com-

mon blackjack mistakes. Staff writer Lee Allen provides us with an in-depth look

at the White Mountain Apache Tribe’s upcoming pow wow. Winning Ways writer

Rodric Hurdle-Bradford fills us in on player’s clubs. And, entertainment writer

Ramses Ja reviews VQ Live. As always, we also give you the latest information on

gaming news, hot deals, entertainment, bingo, and so much more!

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me know what you think of our May issue and have fun!

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PLAYERS TALK Frequently Asked Questions


Q: Can you stop video reels in time to “catch” a bonus

symbol or wild symbol from passing by?

As soon as the “Spin” button on a slot is pressed, the result is

determined by the random number generator (RNG). The lights

and animations that happen are only for entertainment purpos-

es and the outcome of the spin doesn’t change no matter what a

player does. The last bonus symbol can’t be “caught” in time by

touching the screen before it passes by or a winning combina-

tion can’t occur by stopping the reels at precisely the right mo-

ment with the stop/spin feature.

Q: You leave a machine, somebody sits down after you

and hits a bonus, a large win or, worse yet, a jackpot!

Could that win have been yours?

Probably not. The RNG is constantly shuffling through all pos-

sible combinations and is perpetually doing so even when the

machine is not being played. The RNG stops on a combination

only when the player presses the “Spin” button. To say that

both you and the person who sat down after you would have

pressed the button at the exact same millisecond is very unlike-

ly. Just consider the fact that the RNG can go through 100,000

or more combinations in just one second!

Q: If a slot machine hasn’t paid out in a while is it due?

Every spin on a slot machine is independent of the spin before.

The RNG program that picks which values will be displayed on

screen after each spin has no ability to control the future based

on past outcomes. No matter what anyone says, a slot is never

“due” for a win, a bonus, or a jackpot! Imagine tossing a two

sided coin and getting several heads in a row. Could you guar-

antee that the next toss would be tails since it hasn’t happened

in a while?

Q: Can casinos “tighten” or “loosen” their slots when-

ever they want?

Yes, however, 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’s initialized 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 administrative hassle. No slot manager is ever going

to want his or her slots off for more than a few minutes, let

alone the days it would require to go through the rigorous rou-

tine of changing payback percentages all the time!

Q: Is there an advantage to increasing your bet?

Yes. The simple truth of the matter is that, in many cases, the

more you bet the more you increase your chances of winning!

Some examples of games that reward players wagering the

higher amounts are: Video Poker where max credits played

awards a higher paying Royal Flush, randomly triggered pro-

gressive games where higher wagers have an increased chance

of triggering the progressive, community games where higher

multipliers are offered for larger bettors, and mechanical reel

slots where more pays and higher payouts are available only

with higher bets. Always read the help screens and pay tables to

determine if betting max will give you an advantage!

Q: Why does it feel like you can never win when play-

ing with free play money?

Your chances of winning or losing using free play money for

credits are no different than when you use real currency or tick-

ets for credits. The slot machine does not change its behavior

because of the type of credits. Here’s a hint: keep track of how

much you are winning with your free play money. Assume you

have $10 in free play and you place 50 cent wagers. This means

the free play money will allow you to have 20 free spins. Press

the spin button exactly 20 times, stop playing, look at your

credit meter and see how much you’ve won using your free play

money! That money is yours. Whether you choose to continue

playing or cash out at that point is your decision.

Q: What’s the best slot game to play at the casino?

Video Poker has the highest payback percentage when played at

max bet using optimal strategy. The higher the denomination,

the better the pay table and the higher the payback percentage

will be. Playing 25 cent denominations and up are your best

bet. In terms of the slots you need to find the high denomination

games as well. Here we advise you to find the 5 dollar machines

and up to get the best payback percentages. Anything below the

5 dollar denomination is not a good bet. $

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GREAT GAMES Table Games—Blackjack


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.

lackjack is widely regarded as a fun, easy-to-play game.

And for those reasons there are more blackjack tables in

Arizona casinos than any other table game. The house edge is

also smaller than any other table game offered in the state. So

what mistakes could players make? Unfortunately, there are

plenty.

Mistake Number One

The first mistake players make is not learning some basic rules

of play. Playing perfect basic strategy reduces the house edge to

about .6% at most of the state’s casinos. If you want a simplified

system, hit your hand until you have at least hard 17 when the

dealer shows 7, 8, 9, 10 or ace and stay once you get to at least a

hard 12 against a dealer up card of 2 through 6. Double down

on 10 or 11 against a dealer up card of 2 through 9, never take

insurance, always split aces and 8’s, and split 2’s, 3’s and,7’s

against a dealer 2 through 7.

Mistake Number Two

Over-betting your bankroll can lead to a ruin. With any game of

chance there will be both good and bad streaks. To enjoy an

evening of fun, you’ll have to ride-out some bad streaks, but

you can’t do that if you have a $100 bankroll and wager $25 per

hand. With a total of just four losing bets, you’ll be out of action!

Split your bankroll into at least 20 units (a $10 bet with a $200

bankroll is good). That won’t guarantee success, but you’ll have

a fighting chance.

Mistake Number Three

Playing too long, especially when frustrated or drinking too

much alcohol, is never good. Emotional issues and drinking

tend to impair a gambler’s judgment. Don’t gamble when you

are unhappy, it’s not likely to improve your mood! Alcohol is

alright for some players, but only in moderation. Libations re-

duce inhibitions, which means you might bet too much, play too

long, and play poorly. Save your drinking for a candle-lit meal.

Only play blackjack when you are happy, relaxed, and still en-

joying the game.

Mistake Number Four

Playing as an escape is common to gambling. Blackjack can be a

very social game, and dealers try hard to entertain their players.

Like playing too long, playing blackjack to escape other aspects

of your life is common and not harmful if it is kept to a mini-

mum. However, playing for hours on end or day after day (for

any reason) is a big mistake. Life is tough, but don’t make it

worse by making a casino your only place for social interaction.

Mistake Number Five

Blackjack is streaky, and not taking advantage of a great run of

cards is a mistake. Sometimes you lose six or eight hands in a

row, sometimes you win just as many. Betting more to catch up

after many losses is a mistake many players make and it will

lead to a busted bankroll. However, players often forget to take

advantage of their good streaks too! Bet a little more each hand

during a winning streak. You might not be winning every hand,

but when the cards are running good, raise your bet gradually

upwards. When the streak seems to have ended, cut back to

your regular bet! $

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GREAT GAMES WMS Gaming—New Slots Coming Soon

MONOPOLY Luxury Diamonds

Colossal Jackpots On The New Blade Platform

t’s time to go around the board - again! Introducing Monopoly Luxury Diamonds theme,

the first Monopoly slot to appear exclusively on Blade Stepper! Available as a 5- or 9-line

game, this Stepper product pairs the classic Monopoly Board with the jackpots that mechanical

players love.

It only takes one wheel symbol on reel three to trigger the Monopoly wheel bonus and spin the

wheel to land on one of the board game’s iconic properties. Before the wheel spins, pick one of

five cards for a variety of enhancements including 2X multipliers or even the option to respin

the wheel!

Each wedge awards a credit value or players can even land the wheel on the Free Parking

wedge to win the secondary Progressive!

The Monopoly Luxury Diamonds theme also features a clear LED panel that allows full visibil-

ity of the reels, a traditional slot pull-handle, and high definition artwork sure to offer a daz-

zling mechanical slot experience!

he Colossal Reels series by WMS is back—this time with a Local Area

Progressive! Another exciting addition to their Blade cabinet, the Colos-

sal Jackpots themes feature 100 lines of action, unique Free Spin Bonuses, and

Transferring Wilds, where symbols appearing on the smaller reel set may

start a symbol transfer to the Colossal Reels set!

It only takes three symbols to win one of the three Local Area Progressive

awards or the Colossal Jackpots award. A Wreath symbol on reels one and

three with a Minor, Major, or Mega Wreath symbol on reel five awards the

Minor, Major, or Mega Jackpot, respectively, for a colossal reward!

Launching with two unique base themes, each offering unique experiences,

Lunaris and Open Kimono games are stunning additions to the CPU-NXT3 plat-

form! Watch as up to 20 Butterflies fly from the main reel set to the Colossal

Reels set in the Lunaris theme, or as geisha symbols on reels two, three, or

four of the main reel set transfer up to 20 Wild symbols to the Colossal Reels

set in the Open Kimono theme.

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Bally Technologies—New Slots Coming Soon GREAT GAMES

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et ready to fall in love all over again as one of the

biggest blockbusters of all time charts a course for

your favorite casino floor. Titanic, the beloved 11-

time Academy Award-winning movie, has returned

as a new, branded video slot game from Bally Technologies.

Hailed as the most anticipated launch in recent history, James

Cameron’s Titanic will romance loyal movie fans while captur-

ing the hearts of all who come aboard. The epic love story be-

tween Jack and Rose comes to life and is woven seamlessly into

one of the most nostalgic and entertaining playing experiences

the gaming industry has ever seen.

Like the Ship of Dreams itself, Titanic is built to feel larger-than-

life. The U-Spin Wheel Bonus features an interactive nautical

telegraph that awards players credits, multipliers, and one of

two different free-game features − Heart of the Ocean Free

Games and Make It Count Free Games.

Players can choose between three different passenger classes as

they wager, allowing them to choose from first-class opulence to

third-class thrills. Players booking passage in upper classes un-

lock more mystery features. With four mystery features to un-

lock, everyone will feel like they’re the King of the World.

With each turn, the Titanic adventure continues. Bonus rounds

and events inspired by the film’s most iconic scenes add a depth

of storytelling unlike anything previously seen on a gaming

floor. A cast of timeless characters sets the stage for a riveting

series of mystery features that puts players in the director’s

chair. Explore Rose’s parlor for multipliers, uncover the Heart

of the Ocean Free Games, or take advantage of the fully interac-

tive iDeck game drawn straight from Jack’s sketchbook, featur-

ing Level Three multi-touch interaction.

Those who get on board with Titanic will be impressed immedi-

ately by the amount of work that’s gone into the game. Behind

the grandeur lie two proven, free-game math models, but what

really powers this exquisite new title is Bally’s state-of-the-art

technology combined with the sweeping adaptation from the

Company’s creative studios.

The game is offered on Bally’s Pro Series V22/32 slot cabinet

featuring a 1080p resolution 32-inch vertical monitor with 5.1

surround sound. Finally, the Pro Digital Topper and an accom-

panying Pro Sound Chair bring the cinematic experience to life

with classic songs from the movie.

Titanic joins Bally’s growing library of wide-area progressive

games on the Cash Connection link, and is also available as a

near-area progressive. To learn about this Bally game and others

visit ballytech.com. $

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GREAT GAMES GTECH—New Slots Coming Soon


he Sphinx 3D game has taken the

industry by storm. Since its global

launch at G2E Las Vegas in October 2013,

GTECH has received three awards for this

innovative product: First Place: Best Slot

Product award at the Global Gaming

Business 12th Annual Gaming & Technol-

ogy Awards; the 2014 Slot Floor Technolo-

gy Award by Casino Enterprise Manage-

ment Magazine; and the Top 20 Most In-

novative Gaming Technology Products

2013 by Casino Journal.

Sphinx 3D uses unique, patented auto stereo-

scopic technology with integrated eye-

tracking to make images jump off the

screen or stretch into infinity in high reso-

lution. Without wearing special or addi-

tional glasses, players can explore the on-

screen vistas, change viewing angles with-

out disrupting the 3D experience, and be

amazed by stacked wilds that seem to

rotate toward and jump out at them.

The integrated eye-tracking system de-

tects the player’s position and continuous-

ly adjusts the image according to their

position. The image is processed and dis-

played so that the ideal 3D picture self-

matches the player’s precise line of sight,

allowing freedom of movement in all di-

rections. The brilliant 3D image quality

offers high resolution, color fidelity,

brightness, and true 3D depth, making it a

first on the casino floor.

A 5-reel, 30-line game, Sphinx 3D features

an action-packed base game and a total of

seven bonuses: two in the base game and

five dedicated bonuses that players can

select as part of the Sphinx Bonus selec-

tion.

Three Sphinx symbols in the base game

trigger the Sphinx Bonus selection. The

higher the bet, the bigger the selection of

bonuses to choose from in this unique

take on a Buy-a-Feature function. All bo-

nuses leverage the 3D technology to en-

hance the gaming experience.

The wow factor isn’t limited to the indus-

try-unique 3D capability. The new AXXIS

cabinet is designed to create a sense of

personal space, maximize player comfort,

and immerse the player in the game with

a state-of-the-art multimedia chair includ-

ing rumble and surround-sound. A slid-

ing mechanism enables easy entry and

adjustable player seating position for ulti-

mate comfort.

The high resolution button panel with the

latest touchscreen technology and full-

scale illumination add to the premium

feel of this package. And with an iconic

illuminated Sphinx head topping the cabi-

net, it stands out on the casino floor, mak-

ing it eye-catching in more ways than one.

A specially designed premium audio sys-

tem makes the game come alive while

further immersing the player in the

unique True 3D experience.

Sphinx 3D is the true culmination of the evo-

lution of the Sphinx game, which has en-

joyed a solid fan base starting with their

Cashline version. Players will be simply

amazed by the Sphinx 3D game’s award-

winning, patented and proprietary tech-

nology, and it will quickly become their

new favorite. Watch for this exciting new

game to appear soon on casino floors

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The casino gaming industry is abuzz as GTECH’s Sphinx 3D slot game is set to launch at casinos

nationwide. Sphinx 3D is GTECH’s highly anticipated first title in the new Spielo True 3D prod-

uct line, which uses a glasses-free 3D display designed exclusively for GTECH by SeeFront.

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GREAT GAMES Multimedia Games—New Slots Coming Soon

player favorite returns with Chamillion Deluxe , the latest

5-reel, 40-line game from Multimedia Games’ High Rise

Games series. In addition to stacked wilds and a 5-tier progressive,

the fun kicks in when 3 Buggy Whip symbols land on reels 1, 3,

and 5, triggering the Buggy Whip Bonus. The player is awarded

5 picks which will reveal credit awards, additional picks, or

Jackpot symbols. Revealing 5 jackpot symbols awards the top

progressive prize! When 3 Joker symbols land on reels 3, 4, and

5, the Joker Bonus begins, with picks revealing credit prizes or

Free Spin symbols. Free Spin symbols landing on reels 1, 3, and

5, means 6 free spins and 5X total bet are awarded, and the Free

Spin Bonus begins. If another Free Spin symbol lands, an addi-

tional free spin is awarded; 2 symbols land, 3 additional spins;

and 3 symbols is 6 additional spins along with a 5X total bet

credit prize! When 5 Wild symbols land on a pay line, the player

is awarded 1,000,000 credits! $

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Multimedia Games’ Chamillion Deluxe & Moby Dick

he classic tale of man versus whale comes to life in Moby

Dick, a 5-reel, 50-line video game from Multimedia Games’

High Rise Games series! In addition

to the mystery wilds and stacked

symbols, once 3 bonus symbols

land scattered on reels 3, 4, and 5,

players enter the picking bonus

where they are prompted to

match 4-of-a-kind for a possible

prize of up to 160X total bet!

When 3 Free Spin symbols land

on reels 1, 3, and 5, the Free Spin

Bonus begins, an alternate set of

reels is used, and the player is

awarded 10 free spins. As the

typhoon rages a battle with the

white whale, the White Whale

symbol is Wild and free spins can

retrigger for up to 110 free spins!

The story doesn’t end there

though – at max bet, when 6 or

more Doubloon symbols land

scattered on the reels, the pro-

gressive prizes begin as the Dou-

bloon Jackpots are triggered!

Players will love the modern take

on one of America’s greatest nov-

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WINNING WAYS

he ringing bells and whirring sirens that correlate with

a jackpot winning on a slot machine are well known

and coveted by many slot machine players. Whether

the patron is playing to win money or to pass the time, the

adrenaline-induced feeling of landing a jackpot can never be

replaced. Seeing the number of zeroes in the winnings can cause

anyone to swell up in excitement, but when a casino personnel

announces to the patron that the jackpot cannot be awarded it

can leave that patron in a fit of frustration and confusion.

What the patron may not realize is that he or she has experi-

enced what is known as a “malfunction tilt.” A malfunction tilt

is any abnormality that occurs between hitting the “Spin”

button and the outcome, and can look and feel very similar to an

ordinary jackpot win.

So what are these abnormalities and what causes them?

“They can happen for several reasons,” said Bill Ragatz, the

Machine Compliance Manager for the Arizona Department of

Gaming (ADG). “If you’re playing a game and a door switch

reads open, it’ll go into a tilt.”

Ragatz also said that while door switches are the most common

reason for a malfunction, there are still many other ways for the

machine to go into a tilt. While malfunction tilt incidents have

decreased over time thanks to newer technology, Ragatz said

the possibility of the machine going into a tilt will always be

present.

Despite the frustration a malfunction can cause a patron, there

are many steps that can be taken to help identify before or after

a malfunction has taken place.

Rick Medina, the Assistant Director of ADG, encourages pa-

trons to educate him or her self on the machine they’re playing

on in order to identify a malfunction in case it occurs.

“If you’re playing a game that appears to be acting funny; re-

port that game and don’t continue playing it,” Medina said. “If

it’s malfunctioning you’re not going to get the jackpot and

you’re just wasting your time and money to continue playing

that game.”

“Another clue is, if you look at the help screen it will tell you

what is the maximum jackpot you can win on that machine,”

Medina said. “If the maximum jackpot on that machine is

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Malfunction Voids All Pays And Plays

$10,000 and you won $100,000, chances are the machine mal-

functioned because it exceeded what its maximum jackpot

should be.”

But the most important step to remember is to cease play on the

machine and report the issue to the casino floor immediately.

This ensures the investigator that the machine history of that

play will still be recorded, as well as the surveillance footage.

Keeping a good attitude about the situation is also helpful when

reporting a malfunction. While the frustration of possibly losing

the jackpot can be overwhelming, every patron should under-

stand and realize that unfortunate situations can happen.

“Be calm and just know that machine malfunctions unfortunate-

ly do happen,” said Jelena Momich, the Project Specialist for

ADG. “Contact the TGO immediately so they can begin their

investigation.”

Thankfully, malfunctions don’t happen often, but when they do

players should not let their emotions at the time get the best of

them.

However, one very important thing every patron should re-

member is; reporting a malfunction does not entitle anyone to

receive the jackpot payout.

“When a malfunction occurs, it’s a disappointment for the pa-

tron,” Medina said. “But it’s also a concern for the patron to

know that a malfunction did indeed occur and that they weren’t

cheated out of a prize.”

While a jackpot return is never guaranteed, Medina does ex-

plain that the processes of investigating the malfunction reports

are to either award the jackpot if there was no tilt, or give the

patron the peace of mind knowing that it was indeed an error.

The ADG will always take any complaint very seriously and

wants to ensure that patrons are able to enjoy his or her gaming

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An example of the door and inside of a slot machine. The most common reason tilts occur

can be from the door switch not closing, leaving the machine slightly open. The machine

is able to identify if a switch is left open which causes it to go into a tilt. This specific

example would deny the patron the ability to collect the jackpot and can only be fixed by

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experience.

In case of a malfunction tilt, here are some steps to remember:

Cease play and contact casino personnel immediately.

Remain calm and record any details about the incident.

If able, get the names and contact information of any witness-

es within the area.

If casino personnel are unable to fulfill the complaint or you

are not satisfied with their answer, then contact the TGO to

further the investigation.

If you are still not satisfied with the TGO’s investigation, then

contact ADG to conduct an inspection of the machine in ques-

tion.

To find out more information about malfunction tilts and the

ADG, visit the website azgaming.gov or pick up their brochure

“Information Jackpot: A look at how modern slot machines

function.” $

(Continued from page 15)

Bariah Steiner, the ADG Legislative Intern, is a senior at

ASU and currently working towards graduating with a

Bachelor’s in Journalism. Experienced in crafting, photog-

raphy, and video gaming, she wants to become a video

game journalist. She spent most of her childhood in Anto-

fagasta, Chile, can speak Spanish and English fluently, and

became a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo at age 14.

A machine compliance technician examining an older slot machine. Sometimes tilts can

happen for reasons located inside the machine that a patron might not be able to detect

beforehand. The slot technicians will always check every part of the machine in order to

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A slot technician examines the door switch to the money box located inside of a newer,

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he casino competition in Arizona has dramatically increased in the last

decade as the state’s number of casinos has doubled since 2004. The re-

sults of this competition has benefited players across the state with more

enhanced player reward programs and perks. The perks available to players in

Arizona from the larger, metropolitan casinos in Phoenix and Tucson to the small-

er, rural casinos scattered across the state.

Competition in the Cities

Desert Diamond Casinos considers their players rewards program “your new best

friend.” The highest level of rewards card is appropriately named the Diamond

Rewards Card for those who earn 50,000 points in a 12-month period.

VIP lounge and VIP event access is a major perk, along with reimbursement of

ATM fees and the waiving of cash advance and debit card fees. There’s no stand-

ing in long lines for Diamond Rewards members as they have priority lines at the

rewards center, food and beverage outlets, cashier, entertainment venues and at

the hotel.

Slot machines are often reserved for Diamond Rewards members, as well as suite

upgrades, turndown services and meet-and-greet events and complimentary

events.

At the Gila River Casinos across Phoenix, the highest level of player is Emerald

and they get to enjoy the benefits at all three casinos in the Valley: Wild Horse

Pass Hotel & Casino, Lone Butte Casino and Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino.

Emerald tier members receive a plethora of benefits that feature concert discounts

and birthday rewards. These benefits include: free bonus play, complimentary

food, direct mail offers and bonus promotion opportunities.

At Fort McDowell their rewards program is the Fortune Club and the top level is

the Elite status. Elite status is especially beneficial for bingo players, who receive

free bingo packs and play.

Elite players receive bingo jackpots and free bingo packs with card use, along

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By Rodric J. Hurdle-Bradford

The Benefits Of Player’s Clubs

Player’s Club Tips Using a card is NOT unlucky. The card tracking system has nothing to do with

the operation of the slot machine. Using a card doesn’t change whether you

win or lose on the next spin, in the short run, or long run. Don’t listen to any-

one who claims otherwise. That’s one of the most prolific casino myths.

Don’t ever remove your card from the machine during play. Doing so can

prevent you from earning points. If you have wagered $2 towards a point that

requires $5 to be awarded and you remove the card, at many casinos, those $2

won’t be recorded.

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with one free bingo ‘red mountain’ pack per quarter and one

free 10-pack of ‘level one’ bingo playing cards for them and a

guest (who must also be a Fortune Club member). Elite mem-

bers enjoy a special cashier line, as well as a 15 percent discount

at all restaurants and gift shop.

The Platinum level is the highest level of player reward at Casi-

no Arizona and Talking Stick Resort, in which members receive

(Continued from page 19) free play at both locations, dining discounts, VIP access at

amenities like the lounges, golf course at Talking Stick Resort

(TSR) and entertainment at Casino Arizona.

“Our Players Rewards Club is extremely beneficial because the

points players earn can be redeemed at our restaurants, loung-

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Harrah’s Ak-Chin uses the Total Rewards tier program of Cae-

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players have 12 months to accrue 150,000 tier credits. Tier cred-

its can be earned with gaming, at restaurants, entertainment

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rooms and upgrades as well as VIP round-trip airport ground

transportation.

A new benefit to Seven Star members is priority seating for pok-

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$500, a special New Year’s Eve offer and a companion card to

share their status with a friend or a significant other. They also

receive an annual retreat to any Total Rewards resort or casino

and an invitation to signature events.

So now that you know the VIP lifestyle available at the city casi-

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More Player’s Club Tips

There aren't many retail or entertainment establishments

that have loyalty programs like most casinos. If you’ve got a

loyalty card for the grocery store and you use it you should

do the same at the casino. Take advantage of what casinos

offer by signing up and using the card every time you play.

Be loyal. Focus your player’s club memberships down to a

few properties. You’ll be surprised how quickly your status

increases.

Pay attention to any offers that arrive in the mail or into

your e-mail inbox. Some allow you to increase your status

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2 tablespoons olive oil

2 ounces sliced pancetta or bacon, finely chopped

1 cup finely diced red bell pepper

1/3 cup chopped shallots

2 large garlic cloves, minced

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1/3 cup dry white wine

4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

18 medium (2 1/2-inch) littleneck clams, shucked, bottom shells

reserved

Directions

Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the

pancetta and sauté until crisp and golden, about 3 minutes. Us-

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pepper, shallots, garlic, and oregano to the same skillet and then

sauté until the shallots are tender and translucent, about 5

minutes. Add the wine and simmer until it is almost evapo-

rated, about 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and

cool completely. Stir the reserved pancetta and 2 tablespoons of

Parmesan cheese into the vegetable mixture. Season the mix-

ture, to taste, with salt and pepper. Preheat the oven to 500 de-

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clams in the reserved shells on the baking sheet. Spoon the veg-

etable mixture atop the clams, dividing equally and mounding

slightly. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parme-

san. Bake until the clams are just cooked through and the top-

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first three community cards. There is an op-

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Hands that are folded are not included in the

payouts for the progressive wager.

To keep the excitement going, Gila River Casi-

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match-the-dealer side bet and Golden 21

blackjack in May at all three casinos.

Spanish 21, with a match-the-dealer side bet, is

a new twist on regular blackjack that offers

players an exciting and fast paced alternative

to blackjack. The basic rules of blackjack are

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bonuses, super bonuses and late surrender

rules. This game gives players the opportuni-

ty to win on certain combinations of cards.

Golden 21 is an optional side bet that can be placed

during a game of regular blackjack. This side

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pening more frequently when compared to

regular blackjack with a side bet. Winning on

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cards, or the Golden 21. A win can occur as a

result of five different combinations of hands.

Gila River Casinos is proud to be one of only

a few casinos across the country to offer this

new way to play blackjack.

Gila River Casinos is offering so many new

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TRIBAL NEWS

he White Mountain Apache Tribe (WMAT) has rolled

out the red carpet, put the welcome mat in place, and is

offering “Dagot’ee” (Hello) greetings to summertime visitors

who flee triple digit temperatures in Arizona lowlands to spend

time in the tall timber.

“We believe we come from the Earth and belong to it,” accord-

ing to the tribe’s web page. “Our unique and beautiful home

was given to us by our creator and is rich in resources, wildlife,

outdoor recreation, and tradition.”

Part of that tradition will be available for public viewing during

the 17th annual Pow Wow in the Pines, June 7-8, at the Hon-

Dah Festival Grounds in Pinetop. Describing the pow wow as

“a welcome mat for the White Mountain Apache Tribe,” pow

wow helper and Hon-Dah Casino employee Sharon Walker

proudly notes, “Unlike other pow wows, we do not charge an

admission fee.” Dollars do play a part in the event, however,

with $39,000 available in prize money --- $9,000 of which goes to

the winning members of the drum contest.

Last year’s event drew some 1,200 attendees and close to 300

participants to the festival grounds and organizers expect more

of the same this year. And why not? The White Mountains are

typically snow-free by late May with warm, dry conditions in

June (average daytime temperature of 84 degrees) before the

rainy season shows up the following month.

It’s those kind of conditions that keep both spectators and danc-

ers alike coming to this sector of Southwestern pine tree country

year after year. “Pow wows are important for American Indians

to express their cultural heritage and preserve significant tradi-

tions,” says WMAT Marketing Director Anne Groebner. “While

the dancers are entertaining and the regalia a feast for the eyes,

much more lies beneath the surface as the dances generally rep-

resent aspects of Native American spirituality, emotion, history,

and traditional society.”

“It’s a time to meet with old friends, make new friends, sing,

and dance --- an overall uplifting event,” says co-chair Nikina

Whitaker (Cheyenne/Arapahoe) who has been on the pow wow

committee for all of its 17 years. “While pow wows are not a

traditional cultural part of the Apache tribe, we’ve kind of

brought the event onto the reservation,” she says.

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TRIBAL NEWS


In years past, long-time tribal chairman Ronnie Lupe would

show up before things got underway to face the east and in the

Apache language, bless the festival grounds, the committee, the

dancers, and all visitors.

For those not yet initiated to the ways of the pow wow, Wikipe-

dia, “the free encyclopedia,” says the gathering of both indige-

nous and non-Native peoples to dance, sing, socialize, and hon-

or culture can run anywhere from a few hours to a week-long

event. “A pow wow session begins with the Grand Entry, an

Eagle Staff leading the way, followed by flags, then dancers,

while one of the host drums sings an opening song.”

The host drums (depending on size and region, sometimes a

Host Northern Drum and a Host Southern Drum) play an im-

portant part in the festivities. “Drum groups provide the

rhythms and sounds essential to a pow wow,” says Groebner.

“Drum groups are, first and foremost, singers who sit in small

circles that surround the drum being played. The energy level

attained at an event is created by the drum groups and their

music is always haunting, spiritual, and uplifting.”

Either pre- or post-pow wow (and you’re challenged to say that

five times fast), please save some time to visit the AAA Three

Diamond Hon-Dah (“Welcome” in Apache) Resort Casino and

Conference Center (800 slot machines as well as live poker and

blackjack) and nearby Sunrise Park Ski Resort, one of the largest

ski resorts in the Southwest. With 1.7 million acres of lush green

pines spreading across Apache, Gila, and Navajo counties, there

are plenty of back roads on the Fort Apache Reservation that

invite exploration --- ranging from low ground at 3,000 feet in

the rugged Salt River Canyon to over 11,000 feet atop sacred

Mount Baldy.

For the outdoor-minded, Apache Land includes some of the

richest wildlife habitats in the state with an opportunity to hear

(and if lucky) see world class Boone and Crocket record-sized

elk and to wet a line in the more than 400 miles of streams that

are home to the unique Apache trout. The lodge at Sunrise Park

Resort has 96 rooms and cabins are available at scenic Hawley

Lake.

Although there are still lots of acres to discover, the Fort Apache

Reservation, established in 1871, represents a fraction of the

tribes ancestral range on which they hunted and conducted

small-scale agricultural efforts. Villages in the agricultural dis-

tricts were composed of extended families living in gowah

(wickiups) made from branches and bear grass.

Replicas of those hand-made homes can be found at the nearby

288-acre White Mountain Apache Cultural Center, Nohwike’

Bagowa or House of our Footprints, a repository for the Tribe’s

cultural heritage through oral histories, archival materials, and

objects of historic, artistic, and cultural significance. Home to

the Apache Office of Tourism, there are over two dozen build-

ings dating back as far as 1870. From early June through the

month of August, Living History Walking Tours are offered and

on weekends from May through September, one of Arizona’s

most moving ceremonies, the Sunrise Dance, is held to initiate

young girls into womanhood. The WMAT Tourism Office main-

tains a website list of Sunrise Dances (wmat.nsn.us) open to the

public inviting “respectful visitors to rejoice with local Apache

people.”

A visit to the Culture Center also entitles visitation to the Fort

Apache Historic Park, constructed to reflect a gowa, a tradition-

al holy home, and a satellite resource, Kinishba Ruins National

Historic Landmark, one of the largest ancestral Pueblo settle-

ments in Arizona dating back to Zuni and Hopi ancestors about

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WMS Gaming Inc., a Scientific Games company, announced that a casino patron

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GAMING NEWS


RPM Advertising & American Restoration Make a “Sloterator” for RPM’s anniversary!

invention gifted to our associates that

gives homage to our heritage while pay-

ing tribute to our legacy of innovation in

a cool team centric manner," added Ma-

lin.

On the show that began airing on March

4 of this year on the History Channel,

Platcow and Malin met with show host

Rick Dale of Rick’s Restorations in Las

Vegas to present him the challenge.

Rick’s wife Kelly Dale managed the pro-

ject.

She met with a slot machine technician to

work out the technical issues involved

with the conversion to ensure that the

functionality of the device remains intact

throughout the restoration. The finished

project was a beer-dispensing Sloterator

with custom beer-related theming, plus a

few extra bells and whistles.

“The game was originally a slot left over

from The Horseshoe Casino in Tunica,

Mississippi. They wanted us to give the

PM Advertising is celebrating

their 20th anniversary with a one-

of-a-kind gift to their team members.

CEO Steve Platcow and company presi-

dent Mark Malin appeared on the Histo-

ry Channel’s popular program American

Restoration on March 4 as the lead project on

the episode. The challenge was for the

restoration team to convert a vintage slot

machine into a “Sloterator,” a functional

slot machine that would store a keg and

dispense beer for company happy hours.

The Sloterator was unveiled at a cocktail

reception for the RPM Advertising team

members on April 1, 2014. April Fool’s

Day is the agency’s actual anniversary

date!

"Due to the dedication of our team mem-

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Platcow.

"The Sloterator is an RPM Advertising

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we are a full service agency, and 10 years

ago they gave it to us as a present. The

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ry behind the game. During the past

year, we were planning our anniversary

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Sloterator kept coming back, so we went

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lutely love it!” said Platcow.

When asked about how the slot is per-

forming on the office floor now, Platcow

added “Oh! It’s 100% free play! Self-

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Headquartered in Chicago, RPM Adver-

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brands. In addition to many other clients,

RPM represents casinos across the coun-

try. $

(Left to Right) American Restoration team Kelly and Tyler Dale pose with Mark Malin and Steve

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this slot machine into a “Sloterator,” a functioning slot machine that also dispenses beer. This episode

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800.430.0721

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800.634.3469

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Edgewater Hotel Casino

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$5 4.69 Other Table Games 18.59

Multi-Denom 5.70 Roulette 20.11

Megabucks 5.71 Pai Gow Poker 21.92

5¢ 7.21 Let It Ride 30.17

1¢ 10.87 Three Card Poker 35.36

Tight $25 12.46

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Loose Sports Pools 12.69 Slots 36.0 mil.

Race Books 17.12 Tables 3.3 mil.

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Wynonna has sold over 30 million albums worldwide during

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August 16 Grammy Award winner Peter Frampton remains one of the most

celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history. At 16, he was

lead singer and guitarist for British band the Herd. At 18, he co-

founded one of the first super groups, seminal rock act Humble

Pie. His session work includes collaborations with such legend-

ary artists as George Harrison, Harry Nilsson, David Bowie,

Jerry Lee Lewis, Ringo Starr, John Entwistle and many others.

His fifth solo album, the electrifying Frampton Comes Alive!, is

one of the top-selling live records of all time. Recently inducted

in the Musicians Hall of Fame, he performed on-stage at the

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CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Listings


Apache Gold Casino—Globe, AZ—800.272.2438

Pavillion:

La Mafia & Cinco De Mayo Celebration—May 3

Randy Linder Tribute to CCR—May 10

Color My World (Chicago Tribute)—May 17

Eddie Money—May 24

BlueWater Casino—Parker, AZ—888.243.3360

Dig Lounge:

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

BlueWater Showroom:

Another Night Of Comedy—Jun. 14

Casino Arizona—Scottsdale, AZ—480.850.7777

The Showroom:

Pettybreakers (Tom Petty Tribute)—May 16-17

The Ultimate Stones (Rolling Stones Tribute)—May 23-24

Generation Idol (Billy Idol Tribute)—May 30-31

The Arizona Room:

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

Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to dance)—Tuesdays at 6pm

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

Country Dance Nights (Learn to dance)—Wednesdays at 6pm

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

Marley Taylor Band (Cover band)—Sundays from 9pm to 1am

Casino Del Sol—Tucson, AZ—520.838.6506

AVA Amphitheater:

Battle of the Badges—May 24

Cliff Castle Casino—Camp Verde, AZ—800.381.7568

Dragonfly Lounge:

Featuring a variety of live bands, karaoke & DJs

Cocopah Resort Casino—Somerton, AZ—800.237.5687

Events:

Karaoke with Bling Bling—We-Fr at 8pm

La Vida Loca (Latin Music)—Fr at 9pm

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

Paloma—May 3 & 31, Whitehorse—May 10, Los Kodigoz—May 17,

Vive Selena—May 24

Desert Diamond Casino I—Tucson, AZ—866.332.9467

Monsoon Nightclub:

Boots & Beers—Live country music every Friday night!

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

Desert Diamond Casino II—Sahuarita, AZ—866.332.9467

Sports Bar:

Swinging Tuesdays—Tuesdays 1–4pm

Karaoke Night—Wednesdays 7-11pm

Classic Golden Oldies—Thursdays 1-4pm

Live music or DJs—Fridays & Saturdays

Diamond Center:

Gloria Trevi—May 3

Rodney Carrington—May 31

The Righteous Brothers’ Bill Medley—Jun. 7

Carnival of Wonders—Jun. 21

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: Randy Linder May 9, Co ld Shott May 10, The

Walkens May 16, Neal McCoy May 17, Quantum May 23, Laura

Walsh May 24

Wild Wednesdays Noon to 4pm: The Walkens Trio May 7, Sil-

houette May 14, Frankie Valli Tribute May 21, Swingtips May 28

Ladies Night on Monday nights (Live DJ-May 5, 12, 19 & 26)

Margarita Sundays poo lside parties (Kush Country May 26)

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

Color My World (Chicago Tribute)—May 16

Pow Wow in the Pines—Jun. 7 & 8

White Mountain Bike Rally—Jun. 27 & 28

America—Jul. 5

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Bill Medley of The Righteous

Brothers is coming to the Diamond Center for a special concert

on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Tickets start at $20 and are on sale

through Star Tickets. Tickets are also available at the casino

Rewards Center, which offers a 10 percent discount to Dia-

mond Rewards members. Bill Medley is a seminal figure in the

history of American music. He is perhaps best known as half

of the unmistakable duo, The Righteous Brothers, with Bobby

Hatfield. Their raw emotional rhythm and blues sound essen-

tially created the genre “blue-eyed soul.” In the mid-1960s,

The Righteous Brothers became a fixture on Top Forty radio

with hits like You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin, Just Once in My

Life, Unchained Melody, and (You’re My) Soul and Inspiration,

creating an ultra-dramatic take on Sixties pop romance. Treena

Parvello, Director of Public Relations and Communications for

the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, said “Bill Medley

has been an icon of American music for more than 50 years,

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Tim Allen May 31, 2014

Talking Stick Resort is bringing the laughs to the Salt

River Grand Ballroom when it hosts comedian Tim

Allen on May 31. The outstanding entertainer became

America’s favorite dad with his role as Tim “The Tool

Man” Taylor on the 90’s sitcom, Home Improvement,

and he continues to capture our hearts with his cur-

rent ABC series, Last Man Standing. Jam-packed with

witty jokes and hilarious tales, the evening will be

one you can't pass up!

With a career spanning nearly 40 years, Allen has dab-

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delivering on-stage punch lines, the performer has

been featured in multiple family-oriented Block-

busters including The Santa Clause, Jungle 2 Jungle

and The Shaggy Dog. Allen has also tackled the world

of animation as space ranger “Buzz Lightyear” in Dis-

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Editor’s Pick CASINO ENTERTAINMENT


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

Sunday Jazz Brunch Live—10am-3pm

Mazatzal Casino—Payson, AZ—800.777.7529

Apache Spirits Lounge:

DJ Brent—May 23-24

Torres and Hendrix—May 5

DJ Earful May 16-17

Event Center:

Aquarius 68—May 23

All My Rowdy Friends (Hank Williams Jr. Tribute)—Jun. 14

Paradise Casino—Yuma, AZ—888.777.4946

Sharky’s Bar & Bites:

Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends

Australia’s Thunder From Down Under—Jun. 7

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:

Jerry Riopelle—May 17

Justin Hayward—May 30

Tim Allen—May 31

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:

Pardon My Spanglish—May 9

Keven Sterner & Strait Country (George Strait Tribute)—May 17

Chance Tender & Kentucky Rain (Country Elvis Tribute)—May 23

Powerdrive—May 24

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:

Kathy Griffin—May 9

Gipsy Kings—May 25

Rodney Carrington—May 30

Yavapai Casino—Prescott, AZ—800.756.8744

Yavapai Cantina:

Karaoke—Fr at 8pm-12am

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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

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I think that Vee Quiva ha the right idea! It’s not the type of ven-

ue that pretends to be a night club! (I think it’s just as bad when

a night club books live entertainment.) In this case, however,

VQ Live stays true to form. Their roster of regulars include only

top-ranked acts…Latino Rebel Band, Marty and the Party,

Str8Up, New Frequency Band, Angie’s band Powerdrive, and

many others! You can catch one or two bands seven days a

week which means you can break out the dancing shoes any

time!

B. Rose (our resident party girl) and I went to see Powerdrive

on a Thursday, a night when she could have easily found a spot

or two in Old Town or Mill Avenue. She nonetheless had all the

drinks, dancing, and of course fun that she would have found

elsewhere…and then some! Powerdrive definitely packs a

punch, but the laid-back vibe of the VQ Live Lounge enhanced

the experience so much more. VQ Live Lounge is definitely a

rare jewel and I promise you that it’s worth checking out! Until

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have been writing these monthly blurbs for a couple of years

now, but it surprises me just how much nightlife I have yet

to discover inside Arizona’s many casinos! Last month, I had a

conversation with fellow radio personalities, B. Rose (101.1 FM

The Beat) and Angie Gomez (Mega 104.3) who let me know

about the new digs at Vee Quiva! The brand new $135 million

70,000 square foot complex can (and does) more closely rival

Wild Horse Pass, Talking Stick Resort, and even some of the

better Las Vegas casinos. Vee Quiva had undergone a few

facelifts in the past 20 years, but nothing like this! As a conse-

quence, they have incorporated more entertainment offerings

into their lineup of amenities.

Angie is the lead singer of Powerdrive—one of the more popu-

lar bands in the southwest. As a result, she has a different per-

spective of nightlife from most people. B. Rose, on the other

hand is an early-twenties beauty who is very much the epitome

of a “party girl!” She frequents the normal Old Town, Mill Ave-

nue and Downtown Phoenix offerings. If both of these two

could agree on something to do, I think it might be something

special!

Enter VQ Live Lounge! This completely modern venue boasts

an awesome bar, picturesque views, and an indoor/outdoor

patio which is perfect for what is often held there which is LIVE

ENTERTAINMENT! The idea is that having several different

live entertainers caters to several different demographics—as

opposed to a DJ. With various different bands in rotation, there

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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.

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CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY

In April, the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians, whose reserva-

tion is located north of I-8 near San Diego, California, opened a

6,000 square foot, 400 seat bingo hall in the Viejas Outlets shop-

ping center. “We wanted the best use for the casino floor space

and to add more slots – key revenue for casinos,” said Robert

Scheid, vice president of community and public relations. “We

relocated Anna’s Linens in the Outlets to a better location and

their spot became the new dedicated bingo hall.” With three

sessions daily, a plan to award $45,000 in prizes and two brand

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SAMI’S SMACKDOWN


Bring Back Sani Wipes! I’d like the option to clean...

e are constantly reminded to be thoroughly

washing our hands whenever we come into

contact with multiple surfaces, use the re-

stroom, start and finish preparing meals, espe-

cially during cold and flu season.

We also know that many people don’t adhere to this rule!

As a result, I’d like to see casinos bring back the piles of Sani

wipes they used to provide for cleaning hands during the “old

days” when all the slots operated with coins.

Why, you ask?

So I can clean the button panel before I begin playing at my fa-

vorite slot! This may sound extreme to some, however I believe

button panels on slot machines can be a great place for bacteria

W By Sami Becker

to make a nice home. Maybe some of you will agree with me.

Now, we all know that every casino has a regular schedule for

cleaning each slot machine, yet I’d still like some peace of mind

when I first sit down to play. And I’m not so sure casino securi-

ty, the slot department, and other patrons will be happy with

me if I whip out a bottle of Lysol and start spraying and wiping

away!

Call me weird, call me obsessive, please, go ahead! I’d just like

to know “my machine” is clean before I start to play and isn’t

still covered with the last patron’s sneeze or other bacteria. I

think a few Sani wipes just might do the trick. Write me and tell

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01. Apache Gold Casino Resort Hwy. 70, 5 mi. E. of Globe Globe 800-272-2438 607 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 309 Y Y Y

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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 512 Y Y Y Y Y* Y Y Y

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12. Fort McDowell Casino Hwy. 87 & Ft. McDowell Rd. Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 901 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

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14. Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy. 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 836 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 425 Y Y Y Y Y Y

17. Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr. Yuma 888-777-4946 506 Y

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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

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