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20 POP YOUR WAY TO PERFECT
WINS WITH GAMING ARTS’
NEW SLOTS AT CASINO DEL SOL
04 EDITOR’S NOTE
06 PLAYERS TALK
08 NEW SLOTS
14 TABLE GAMES
18 ELECTRONIC GAMES
20 FEATURE STORY
24 LAUGHLIN, NEVADA
26 GAMING NEWS
32 CASINO ENTERTAINMENT
34 SAMI’S SMACKDOWN
36 FUN & GAMES
38 CASINO DIRECTORY
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THE BASICS OF THE CRAPS
ELECTRONIC GAMES
Writer Daniel Cruikshank shares his
knowledge of and appreciation for
this popular electronic game.
PHOENIX AREA RESIDENT
WINS $452,936 ON SLOT
Everi’s exciting White Hot Diamonds
slot machine pays out big at Desert
Diamond Casino West Valley.
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IN EVERY ISSUE
Contents SEPTEMBER
GOLDEN NUGGET IN
LAUGHLIN, NEVADA
Read about all the new promotions,
tournaments, and events featured
this month at the Golden Nugget.
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he casino gaming device manufacturer Gaming Arts, headquartered in
Las Vegas, Nevada, has been reinventing bingo, keno, slots, and casino
systems since 2009. Their mission is to revolutionize the gaming experi-
ence for players through their continual focus on exactly that mission.
Players can find Gaming Arts’ games and systems all over casinos in Arizona
and across the country. This month’s feature focuses on their exciting and pop-
ular brand of games called Pop’N Pays, available first in Arizona at Casino del
Sol in Tucson. Our readers, who are slot enthusiasts, will also be excited to
learn about all the latest and greatest new slot installs in casinos all across Ari-
zona and beyond. Plus, in this month’s installment, we’ve continued with the
Electronic Table Games coverage. We’ve got a great issue for you this month
packed full of gaming news stories to keep you informed as well as hints and
tips to make your casino experience a winning one!
We hope you enjoy this issue of the Arizona Gaming Guide magazine. Please
visit our Facebook at: Facebook.com/ArizonaGamingGuide, become part of our
community and share your thoughts and experiences with others who also
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Thank You!
Alexandra Lang
Editor-in-Chief
Alexandra
VOLUME 11 • ISSUE 09
MANAGING DIRECTOR & VIDEO POKER GURU
Elizabeth Torma
PUBLISHER & SLOT GURU
Chris Höft
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Alexandra Lang
ART DIRECTOR
Melanie Mueller
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Al Moe
Matt Probst
Mark Novak
Steve Bazzar
TJ Jorgensen
Megan Conner
Lana Hartmann
Samantha Becker
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Gaming Arts’ New Slots Pop’N Pays At Casino Del Sol In Tucson
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PLAYERS TALK
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Q: Aren’t all the casinos owned by the Indians here in Arizo-
na? Why can’t the casinos get together and make sure they all
have the same slots for us to play? This should be so easy and
it’s so annoying when I can’t find all the games I like to play
at [a casino] but I really want to play them!
Magdalena Garcia – Tucson, AZ
A: Magdalena, in Arizona there are 15 individual Native Ameri-
can Tribes that operate over 20 casinos on their own or they
have an outside company run the casino for them. As you can
imagine, this automatically creates a competitive environment.
As a result, casinos are not going to make the purchasing of slot
machines a collaborative process! Even if two or more casinos
are operated by the same tribe, or by the same company on their
behalf, there are no guarantees about the composition of the slot
floor in terms of the games they offer. Each casino will ultimate-
ly make their own decisions about which slots to offer their pa-
trons as every casino is unique in many different ways; all of
which affect the slot floor.
Q: I recently picked up one of your issues at Cliff Castle Casi-
no. I’ve got a slot machine in my home and after reading the
instructions it says that the payouts are adjustable by resetting
a certain switch. My question is: If I can adjust my machine
for more or less payouts, can the casinos also set their ma-
chines the same way and do they? Is there a way to get your
magazine online each month? I do plan on reading your maga-
zine each month from now on either by getting an issue at the
casino or online. Thank you.
D. Malnati – Wickenburg, Arizona
The answer to your first question regarding slot machine pay-
outs is YES! Just like you, the casinos can set their machines to
various different payback settings. However, before casinos
change the settings on their games, they must notify the Arizona
Department of Gaming and document the changes. A request
for a change must be submitted to the Department 30 days in
advance and inspectors need to come out and verify the new
settings. Employees from the casino, the Tribal Gaming Agency,
and the Arizona Department of Gaming all need to be present
when changes to the games are made. It’s just not as easy as
many people believe for a casino to “tighten” or “loosen” their
games. A strict process needs to be adhered to and several peo-
ple from various different departments and regulatory agencies
need to be involved. This is why many casinos don’t change
their settings after the initial percentages have been chosen
when the games are first installed!
To answer your second question, you can read and enjoy our
publication in several different ways!
1. As you know, you can pick up free copies of our magazines in
casinos all across Arizona as well as in non-gaming locations.
2. You can subscribe to our e-newsletter through our website
AZGamingGuide.com and have the magazine in your inbox.
3. Become our fan at Facebook.com/ArizonaGamingGuide! $
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NEW SLOTS
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Three scattered bonus symbols on reels one, two, and three trigger one spin in the
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NEW SLOTS Coming Soon
Longship Legend By IGT
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Coming Soon NEW SLOTS
lot machine manufacturer Everi continues to expand its deep library of original
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The five reel, 720 Ways video slot features thrilling bonus features designed to fully en-
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Dragon Surge By EVERI
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about making an important call or raise, or bluff. And, more
than anything else, you’ll want to know what’s motivating your
opponents.
What if your opponent is losing, cranky, and shoving raises in
every hand? Don’t get mad; it’s good for you. Just be patient
and play only your best cards, and sometimes you’ll be able to
play a lesser hand because you’ve got great pre-flop pot odds.
Just don’t think you’ll be able to bluff. They’ll call you to the
end, so you better have the goods. At the same time, make sure
you value bet your reasonable hands because, again, they are
going to call you all the way.
And finally, don’t try to settle a score (love, hate, lucky-player
frustration) in any gaming situation. You won’t be thinking
clearly, and you shouldn’t take your issues out on your bank-
roll. Set a monetary limit and stay psychologically sound, it’s
your best gamble. $
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. His book, “Vegas and the Mob," is available online at
Amazon.com. He is also the proud father of four beautiful girls.
By Al Moe
o you know what your motivation to gamble is? Are
you going to the casino to see other people? To forget
about the day’s events, or to just have some fun? How
and where you gamble should depend on your answers.
If you’re shooting for a big score, maybe a slot machine with a
big jackpot is the answer. Or perhaps you’ll want to play the
side bets at Blackjack and try for a jackpot there.
If you’re going for fun or interaction with the masses, skip the
pricey side-bets and only make the standard wagers. You’ll risk
less and probably find that your bankroll goes farther.
You can dramatically improve your odds of winning by refus-
ing to be dominated psychologically. It’s a good thing to learn a
little Basic Strategy at Blackjack so you can mash the house edge
down to less than 1%. When you do, the house will only beat
you for one penny on every dollar you bet. But what about the
slot machines?
Don’t let the psychology of penny slots dominate you! They
entice you with a low wager and chances to win on so many
lines. You don’t want to miss out, right?
But penny slots are designed to take a lot more than a penny to
play. On most games, you’ll be playing 2 cents per line. And,
the games offer multiple lines. The more lines you bet, the more
chances you have to win, but the more you bet, the more the
casino wins. It’s a vicious cycle.
Instead of trying to bet every line and win the biggest jackpot,
you can bet just enough to get to the bonus screens and win
those payouts. It’s the same with video poker. It’s not mandato-
ry that you bet 50 credits. You just want to get the 4000-coin
payoff for a Royal Flush, and that usually only costs 5 credits.
At slots and table games, play at your own pace. Don’t let out-
side influences (other players, the music, your impatience) dic-
tate your action. Take enough time to play accurately, and don’t
settle for playing the slot machines you don’t really like or for
limits you aren’t comfortable with.
Psychology At Poker
At the poker tables, you’ll want to be fresh and ready to play.
You’ll also want to have a large enough bankroll to not worry
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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF GAMING—PT. III Psychology To Help You Beat The Casino
TABLE GAMES
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You can see that it is easy to remember what to bet playing the
double deck game because your bet is $100 x the true count. My
long term advantage is 1.37% and my average bet is $112.50. My
expected value in the long run is 0.0137 x $112.50 = $1.54 per
hand. As long as I am not playing at a full table, I can usually
get to play at least 75 hands per hour which gives me an ex-
pected income of $115+ per hour.
While I do not win all the time, using this method of play, I win
on average 70% of all my playing sessions.
I have a brand new book out called How To Become A Blackjack
Jedi. It teaches you everything you need to know and some
things that you haven’t even thought of. Order it on my website
at FreeWebs.com/TJsBlackjackCorner/MyBook.htm. $
Writer TJ Jorgensen has been a professional Blackjack player for over
20 years. He is well known for his tournament play and has beaten
some of the top tournament players in the world. He has also won
the World Series Of Blackjack. His book, “Beating The Casino At
Their Own Game” is available by email at: [email protected].
any recreational players think that it would be fun
and glamorous to be a professional Blackjack player.
It does have its perks; it can be rewarding, and you
can make a lot of money under the right conditions, but it is not
fun.
Making a living playing Blackjack is difficult because you have
to put up with rude players, drunks, big losses, and casinos that
want to throw you out because you are too good at what you
do. However, if you can deal with all that, it is fun to play the
casino's game, with the casino's rules, with the casino's dealers,
with the casino's cards and walk out with the casino's money. It
is simple to do and in this article I will tell you how to make
about $115 an hour playing Blackjack.
While it is possible to hammer out a living playing Blackjack in
the Arizona casinos, I generally limit my play for serious money
to the Las Vegas casinos. I have a lot of friends that work in the
Arizona casinos as pit bosses and in upper management posi-
tions so I would prefer not to jeopardize my friendship by beat-
ing their casino out of large amounts of cash. You will see me
playing in tournaments locally, but unless I am just playing for
fun with some friends, you won't ever see me playing the high
limit tables here in Arizona.
In Las Vegas, I prefer a two deck game with double down on
any two cards, including after splitting pairs, dealer stands on
soft 17, re-split Aces, surrender, cut card is at least at 70%, and
my betting limits are $50 to $400. I use an $8,000 bank roll for a
four hour playing session, and I use an advanced plus minus
count system with 42 basic strategy variations that are used for
playing the hands according to the true count. Because I am a
full time player with no means of replacing my bankroll
through a full time job, the risk of losing my bankroll must be
very low, around 1%. With a top bet of $400 per hand, the
chance of me losing my entire $50,000.00 bankroll is .68% or
about 1 in 100 because of variation alone.
My betting schedule for one hand in a double deck game is as
follows;
Count Bet
0 or lower $50
1 $100
2 $200
3 $300
4 or higher $400
$115 AN HOUR PLAYING BLACKJACK I Do It And, If You Put Your Mind To It, So Can You!
TABLE GAMES By TJ Jorgensen
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FIGURE 1—MAKING A PASS LINE BET
FIGURE 2—ROLLING A SIX
FIGURE 3—PASS AND COME BETS WITH ODDS
FIGURE 4—PRESSING THE COME ODDS BET
If a 4 is rolled again, then press the COME ODDS bet by increas-
ing the bet one unit, or $1 as shown in Figure 4. Continue to
press the ODDS bet if the 4 continues to be rolled. If the 6 is
rolled, then the PASS and PASS ODDS bets win. Since the PASS
point is 6, then you win $1 for the PASS LINE bet, and $1.20
(6:5) for the PASS ODDS bet, a total payout of $4.20. The next
roll is a Come Out roll. Next month I will cover the PLACE and
BUY bets. $
Writer Daniel Cruikshank lives in Arizona, is retired, and has been
an Electronic and Live Table Games player for decades.
n last month’s article, I provided a simple strategy based on
the PASS line bet. In this article, I will expand on that strat-
egy by adding the COME bet.
The COME bet can only be made after a Point (4,5,6,8,9, or 10)
has been rolled. The COME bet works just like a PASS line bet, a
7 or 11 wins; a 2,3 or 12 loses; or a second Point is established. In
the case of the latter, you can now make an ODDS bet.
To better understand the PASS, COME and ODDS bets, I will
use the CRAPS layout diagram as a visual aid. Figure 1 on the
right simulates the CRAPS layout before a Point has been estab-
lished. The black circle containing the word signifies this is a
Come Out roll. The player has made a $1 bet on the PASS line.
The dice are rolled, the result is a 6. The OFF button switches to
ON and is now appearing in the 6 box. The player makes a $1
PASS ODDS bet and a COME bet. The layout appears as shown
in Figure 2. The next roll of the dice is a 4. Neither the PASS line
or COME bets win or lose.
The COME bet is moved to the 4 box. The player makes an
ODDS bet on the 4. The amount you bet can be equal to, or a
multiple of, the COME bet. Depending on the game manufac-
turer and/or casino, the amount of the ODDS bet is based on a
multiplier—1x, 2x, 3x, 4x or 5x.
The CRAPS layout now appears as shown in Figure 3. A 4 is
rolled again. You win $5. The amount you win is based on the
odds. Let's figure it out.
There are eleven numbers that can be rolled: 2-12. There are 36
combinations: 6x6. The 7 can be rolled six ways. The 6 and 8 can
be rolled five ways each, 5 and 9 four each, 4 and 10 three each.
The Point wins if it is rolled before a 7, thus the odds of the 4
winning are 6:3, or 2:1. The amount you win is $3; $1 for the 4
and $2 for the 4 ODDS. The total payout is $5, including your
initial bet.
Once a COME bet wins, the bet and winnings are returned to
you. You can now make another COME bet. Do not increase
your bet amount. Remember, if a 7 is rolled, your COME bet
wins; however, your PASS and PASS ODDS bet lose. That's
okay. The $2 you just won on the COME bet covers your PASS
bet loss. If an 11 is rolled your COME bet wins and your PASS
bet is unaffected. If a 2, 3 or 12 is rolled your COME bet loses.
CRAPS BASICS—PART II Come Bet With Me
TABLE GAMES By Daniel Cruikshank
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COVER STORY—Gaming Arts’ New Slot Pop’N Pays
POP YOUR WAY TO PERFECT WINS!
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Gaming Arts is thrilled to introduce the all-new
Pop’N Pays series of slot games, including Big
Top and Piñatas Olé, to the state of Arizona!
Gaming Arts, LLC is celebrating its 10-year anniversary and is
an end-to-end gaming technology provider of slots, bingo, keno,
and interactive casino promotional systems headquartered in
Las Vegas, Nevada.
Long known as the world leader in bingo and keno games and
technologies, Gaming Arts is now expanding its focus to rein-
venting the casino floor with an extensive library of unique and
innovative video reel slot games, including Piñatas Olé, which
was recently shortlisted for ‘Slot of the Year’ by the Global
Gaming Awards.
Now, players will have the opportunity to play these thrilling
slot games offered exclusively at Casino Del Sol and other casi-
nos in the State in the near future.
Introducing Pop’N Pays Series of Games
The Pop’N Pays series of games offers three unique game themes
including Big Top, Piñatas Olé, and Sweet Spin. Each slot theme
was designed to bring players the fun, joy, and awe-inspiring
thrill to their gaming experience with colorful game content,
stimulating audio effects, Pop’N Pays features, and exciting
game mechanics that will leave all slot players dancing in their
seats!
Be The First In
Arizona To Play
The Exciting
Pop’N Pays Slot
At Casino Del Sol!
This new game series developed by Gaming Arts excites players
through its approachable yet whimsical characters and exciting
game features delivering exciting ‘popping’ wins, free games
with retriggers, Rocket Rollup mystery progressives, and much
more.
The Pop’N Pays feature is activated when two or more Piñata,
Balloon, or Gumball symbols appear in a winning combination.
Each main character in the winning combination pops to reveal
individual credit amounts that are added to the total feature
win. (Continued on page 22)
COVER STORY—Continued
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Amounts in the feature range from 1/2 to 100 times the total bet. And the Mega,
Major or Minor jackpots, or even multiple jackpots, can be awarded during the
same feature! Exclusive to Big Top, multiple Balloons can appear on one symbol,
awarding players with multiple prizes on one symbol!
Players will find delight in the Free Games feature triggered by three or more
scattered Bonus symbols, awarding up to 15 free games. Rapid retriggers are also
prevalent during the Free Games feature when only 2 or more Bonus symbols ap-
pear! All free games are played with the same bet multiplier as the game that initi-
ated the Free Game Feature.
Finally, Pop’N Pays will fire-up players even more with the exclusive Rocket Rollup,
a linkable two-level or three-level mystery progressive. This high hit frequency
feature can be coupled with any Gaming Arts slot or bingo style game. With Rocket
Rollup, players are destined to have a blast with skyrocketing mystery wins!
Gaming Arts President Mike Dreitzer said, “The launch of our Pop’N Pays video
reel slot titles signals a new era for Gaming Arts and is a significant milestone in
our company history. We are thankful to our customer-partners for embarking on
this journey with us. We look forward to a high level of performance by our new
products that we are confident will be rewarding to operators and players alike.”
This exciting new game from Gaming Arts will have you sitting on the edge of your
seat with anticipation, not to mention tapping your feet to the music! This new slot
game is sure to be a hit and our whole team can’t wait to play it! If you want to be
the first to play Pop’N Pays then plan a trip to Casino Del Sol in Tucson. Want to see
Pop’N Pays at your favorite local casino? Just ask a casino employee when Pop’N
Pays will be offered on its slot floor next!
For more information about Pop’N Pays and other exciting new games by Gaming
Arts, just visit their website at GamingArts.com. $
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By Elizabeth Schueren
LAUGHLIN, NEVADA
ne lucky winner will drive home on a brand new 2019
Polaris Sportsman ATV every Saturday in September
during Golden Nugget Laughlin’s ATV Giveaway. In
a total of three drawings, three winners will receive $200 cash at
7 p.m. and 8 p.m. and one winner will win a Polaris ATV at 9
p.m.
Players can earn entries into Golden Nugget Laughlin’s Polaris
ATV giveaway very easily! Earn one entry for every 25 tier
credits earned playing any slot or video poker machines every
Thursday - Saturday each week.
That’s not all Golden Nugget Laughlin is giving away! Every
Friday night, players can win $100 in promotional chips during
their Table Game Hot Seat where every 30 minutes, between 7
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To qualify, simply be playing at any table game with the 24K
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Golden Nugget Laughlin is the place for down-to-earth fun
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For more information about Golden Nugget Laughlin, any of
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GOLDEN NUGGET LAUGHLIN Win Cash, Promotional Chips And ATVs In September
Golden Nugget Laughlin recently announced the addition of
Bean & Bread – the casino’s newest dining option. The coffee
and pastry concept opened inside the casino and hotel located
at 2300 South Casino Drive.
“We are thrilled to welcome Bean & Bread to Golden Nugget
Laughlin,” said Brad Rutledge, General Manager. “The Bean &
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Offering exceptional grab-and-go options any time of the day,
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Enjoy Hot Chocolate, Shaken Iced Teas with flavors such as
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Bean & Bread is open seven days a week from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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For more information on Golden Nugget Laughlin, or the Bean
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GAMING NEWS
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Gila River Hotels & Casinos
Wins Seven Prestigious
Romero Awards
Gila River Hotels & Casinos won seven prestigious Romero
Awards during a special ceremony in Las Vegas. Winning an
award in the international competition is regarded as the
highest honor in casino marketing. The awards recognized
innovative marketing and promotions campaigns in 2018 and
2019 at Gila River’s three properties – Wild Horse Pass Hotel
& Casino in Chandler, Lone Butte Casino in Chandler and Vee
Quiva Hotel & Casino in Laveen.
“We’re very proud and honored to receive this prestigious
recognition for our work by such an esteemed panel,” Orozco
said. “In a rapidly changing industry such as ours, innovation
is imperative to success. We’re fortunate to have a creative,
skilled, collaborative team that is doing an outstanding job
with elevating our brand.”
Gila River Hotels & Casinos took home the following Romero
Awards:
Diamond Award – Community Relations, 25th Anniversary
Diamond Award – VIP Promotions, New Year’s Eve “James Bond”
Gold Award – VIP Promotions, A Taste of Little Italy
Silver Award – Community Relations, Gila River Night of Giving
Silver Award – Casino Floor Promotions, Jacket Giveaway
Silver Award – VIP Promotions, Run for the Roses
Honorable Mention – Online Mkt/Social Media, 12 Days of Gila
The Romero Awards, named after Mr. John Romero, honor
gaming operators that are committed to effective, measurable,
and accountable casino marketing. Categories divide large
and small gaming facilities in areas such as direct mail mar-
keting, community relations, and electronic marketing.
For more info, visit PlayAtGila.com or call 1.800.946.4452. $
Desert Diamond Casinos
Presents $150,000 To Beneficiaries
Of Their 2019 Golf Classic
On Monday, August 5, 2019 the Tohono O’odham Gaming
Enterprise presented checks to three organizations that serve
the Tohono O’odham Nation. $150,000 was presented as part
of the funds raised at the 16th Annual Desert Diamond Casi-
nos Golf Classic. The ceremony was held at Desert Diamond
Casino, Tucson.
Over the past 16 years, the Desert Diamond Casinos Golf
Classic has developed into one of the preeminent golfing
fundraisers in southern Arizona. This year’s tournament, fea-
turing a 1980’s theme, was held at Omni Tucson National Golf
Course in March and was another huge success.
More than 280 individuals participated in the tournament,
with support of many volunteers from Desert Diamond Casi-
nos & Entertainment and beneficiaries. The tournament’s ma-
jor sponsors included the Hunt Penta Joint Venture, Delta
Diversified Enterprises, Bel-Aire Mechanical, Pepsi, Shippy’s
Rolling Plains, Inc. and many others.
Information on this year’s recipients:
The Tohono O'odham Nation Department of Health and Human
Services Dialysis Advocate Program, which provides crucial health
services for tribal members.
The Tohono O'odham Nation Cultural Center and Museum, which
promotes understanding and respect of O’odham traditions through
educational programs and public outreach.
Ha:sañ Educational Services, which operates an academically rigor-
ous, bicultural, and community-based school for Native youth in
Southern Arizona.
For more information about Desert Diamond Casinos, visit
their website at DDCAZ.com or call 1.866.DDC.WINS. $
Pictured L-R Gila River Hotels & Casinos Marketing Leadership Team: Justin Sullivan,
David Baggerly, Barbara Stillerman, Teava Vicente and Blake Katsnelson.
Photo courtesy of Gila River Hotels & Casinos. Photo courtesy of Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment.
GAMING NEWS
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Phoenix Area Resident Wins
$452,936 Jackpot At
Desert Diamond Casino West Valley
A Phoenix area resident won big on Wednesday, July 10,
when he hit a jackpot of $452,936 at Desert Diamond Casino
West Valley in Glendale, Arizona while playing Everi’s popu-
lar White Hot Diamonds slot game. The game is one of twelve 3
reel mechanical themes featured on Everi’s Class II wide-area
progressive (WAP) link, which also includes seven video
game themes.
“Our signature Desert Diamond Casino West Valley Jackpot
Celebration was in high gear for this lucky jackpot winner,”
said Don Ayers, General Manager, at Desert Diamond Casino
West Valley. “White Hot Diamonds has always been a favor-
ite, but after the big win, it’s really popular among our loyal
players.”
“Our Class II WAP link connects
more than 700 original and pre-
mium licensed games and con-
tinues to be popular among play-
ers since its introduction in early
2017, having paid out 18 jackpots
totaling more than $6.4 million to
date,” said Dean Ehrlich, Execu-
tive Vice President and Games
Business Leader, at Everi. “We
are excited to see this lucky play-
er at Desert Diamond Casino
West Valley hit this very mean-
ingful jackpot on our WAP link.”
For more info about Desert Dia-
mond West Valley Casino, visit
DDCAZ.com/West-Valley/ $
Casino Del Sol
Earns Top Spot On List Of
Best Casinos In America
Casino Del Sol has landed a top spot on Business Insider’s list
of 50 best casinos in America, coming in at No. 13 on the pres-
tigious list. Business Insider, the largest business news site on
the web, compiled the ranking based on data from 360,781
TripAdvisor reviews. The top casinos that made the list had
the highest proportions of five-star reviews. Casino Del Sol
shares the limelight with gaming hotspots such as Wynn in
Las Vegas, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi,
WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma, Harrah’s in
New Orleans and more.
“Providing our guests with exceptional experiences is at the
heart of everything we do,” said Kimberly Van Amburg, CEO
of Casino Del Sol.“ Since the list is based on five-star customer
reviews, being at the top of the list demonstrates our staff’s
commitment to customer service, and we will continue to cul-
tivate this high standard. Being named among casinos like the
Wynn and Harrah’s is an incredible honor.”
Casino Del Sol boasts 794 five-star reviews, ranking signifi-
cantly ahead of any other casino in the state. Casino Del Sol is
one of only three casinos in Arizona that even made this
year’s list.
In online reviews of Casino Del Sol, guests frequently mention
the luxurious and comfortable rooms, Vegas-style gaming
options, top-notch live entertainment, delicious food at the
many restaurants on property including the award-winning
PY Steakhouse, and the beautiful and challenging Sewailo
Golf Club.
For more info or to book a room at the highly-rated Casino
Del Sol, visit CasinoDelSol.com or call 1.855.SOL.STAY. $
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Talking Stick Resort Names
2019 Arizona State Poker Champion
A new poker champion was crowned at Talking Stick Resort
on Tuesday, August 13 during the 15th annual Arizona State
Poker Championship. A showdown full of twists and surprise
plays, which amassed a large boisterous crowd, ensued for
nearly six hours until just one man was left standing. After
many folds and rivers, Arizona native Albert Calderon was
named the 2019 Arizona State Poker Champion, securing the
victory with a winning hand of king-high.
“It feels unreal to win especially because I’m kind of delirious,”
said Calderon. “I haven’t had much sleep, so it still feels
dreamy.” Three days of poker was not the only reason for his
sleep deprivation. A few days before his win, Calderon and his
wife welcomed a new baby. He hoped his win of more than
$200,000 would make up for his absence.
The number of participants during the five-day tournament,
which kicked off on Friday, August 9, broke an Arizona State
Poker Championship’s record with 1800 seats sold. By day two
of the tournament, alternates were no longer accepted and The
ARENA Poker Room, which is the Valley’s largest poker room,
had reached full capacity.
“Out of all the games and tournaments we host, the Arizona
State Poker Championship is easily the most exciting,” said
Tom Young, Director of Poker at The ARENA Poker Room at
Talking Stick Resort. “The tournament was special this year,
not only did it break records, but we had more regulars make it
to the final table than ever before. It was so fun for our staff to
be able to root for some players they interact with every day.”
The semi-finals of the tournament began on August 12, with
235 contenders vying for the final 10 spots in the competition.
The final table commenced the following day, with four Arizo-
na locals, Calderon, Huy “Turtle” Nguyen, Randy Tucker, and
Brett McCallum. After five hours, Calderon and Nguyen were
the final two players left to battle it out until Calderon was
deemed champion with the winning hand.
The Arizona State Poker Championship was not the first time
that Calderon had played in Talking Stick Resort’s ARENA
Poker Room. A regular to the room, he counts it as one of his
favorite places to play. “I like to play at Talking Stick Resort
because they have the best games, the most action,” he said.
There are other casinos that have poker, but there’s just way
more energy here.”
In addition to bragging rights, 32-year-old Calderon won
$237,000, a trophy and a Rolex. Second place and third place
winners, Nguyen and Tucker, were also rewarded for their
performance, receiving trophies and payouts of $183,420 and
$133,200 respectively. While the final table of 10 players re-
ceived the highest payout amounts in the tournament’s histo-
ry, the last 180 players were paid out.
The following are the top 10 players in the Arizona State Poker
Championship:
Albert Calderon $237,000
Huy “Turtle” Nguyen $183,420
Randy Tucker $133,200
Brett McCallum $97,380
Jeffery Nicholes $69,480
Michael Hubbs $57,420
Franco Bownacci $43,740
Eli Loewenthal $32,940
Brandon Conrad $23,400
Michael Weber $18,900
For more details about The ARENA Poker Room at Talking
Stick Resort and upcoming tournaments, visit their website at
TalkingStickResort.com or call 1.480.850.8693. $
CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Editor’s Picks
Friday, September 20, 2019 Hon-Dah Resort Casino
GYPSY: A Tribute to Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac
32 Arizona Gaming Guide | September 2019 | azgamingguide.com
Make sure to visit Hon-Dah Resort Casino on September 20,
2019 as they bring you GYPSY: A Tribute to Stevie Nicks and
Fleetwood Mac. Tickets are just $12.50 and are on sale now in
the Gift Shop or by calling 1.928.369.7577. For more infor-
mation about the casino and other events, visit their website at
Hon-Dah.com or call 1.800.WAY.UP.HI (1.800.929.8744).
GYPSY is a dynamic rock concert experience based in Los
Angeles and performing throughout the U.S. they provide a
complete show with costumes, storytelling and world-class
musicians fronted by the amazing Lisa McCormick. Lisa’s
vocals and appearance to Stevie are undeniable; Stevie Nicks
herself has even remarked how similar they look! Whether in
an intimate or a large concert performance, GYPSY provides
the most authentic Stevie Nicks concert tribute anywhere.
Lisa McCormick says, “When I’m on stage and performing as
Stevie, out in the audience I see the smiles, everyone is singing
along, all the hugs and so much love. It’s an unexplainable
feeling and I am honored to be able to represent her.”
Lisa adds, “Our Stevie Nicks Tribute band GYPSY began as a
result of a chance meeting with Stevie Nicks. Then, I met Yuko
Tamura, the band’s co-founder and keyboardist when our
daughters were in school together. We both shared a common
interest in music and became good friends.”
When asked about the background to her art, McCormick
commented:
“I have spent many hours researching all I can about Stevie
Nicks so that I can give the audience the best tribute experi-
ence. My goal is not only to recreate her music as closely as
possible with our high-caliber band but also to recreate the
same feelings and performance that you would have if you
were viewing one of her concerts.”
“I try to insert parts of her personality into the show by in-
cluding stories about how she came to write her songs and
multiple costume changes. It wouldn’t be a Stevie Nicks trib-
ute concert if I weren’t honoring her timeless fashion sense,”
added Lisa.
“I love seeing how our shows can bring back memories for
audience members of my generation and how they’re now
sharing that music that’s so important to them with their own
children and grandchildren.”
GYPSY customizes a show specifically for each performance
as they want to provide a memorable experience every time!
At the concert, guests can expect to hear and enjoy a selection
of the following popular songs: “Stop Dragging My Heart
Around,” “Leather And Lace,” “Silver Springs,” “Gold Dust
Woman,” “Talk To Me,” “Sara,” “The Chain,” “After The
Glitter Fades,” “Seventeen,” “I Need To Know,” “Landslide,”
“Secret Love,” “Dreams,” “Rhiannon,” “Starshine,” “Gypsy,”
“Go Your Own Way,” “Second Hand News,” “Seven Won-
ders,” “Stand Back,” “Don’t Stop,” “Say You Love Me,” “Little
Lies,” “You Make Lovin’ Fun,” “Never Going Back Again,”
“Songbird,” “Over My Head,” “Rooms On Fire,” and
“Vampires Dream.”
You can see GYPSY’s upcoming performance schedule, as
well as pictures, news, audio and video on their website at
GypsyTributeStevieNicks.com and sign up for their mailing
list.
GYPSY is on Instagram at: GypsyTributeStevieNicks and on
Facebook at: StevieNicks-GypsyTribute. $
Editor’s Picks CASINO ENTERTAINMENT
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Paul Anka Desert Diamond Casino—Sahuarita
October 12
Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Anka is bringing his tour
“Anka Sings Sinatra: His Songs, My Songs, My Way” to the
Diamond Center on Saturday, October 12, 2019. Tickets start
at $55 and can be purchased through Start Tickets and at De-
sert Diamond Casino’s Box Office. Doors open at 7 p.m. and
the show starts at 8 p.m.
Born July 30, 1941, in Ottawa, Canada, into a close-knit family,
Paul Anka didn’t waste time getting his life in music started.
From an early age he sang in a choir, studied piano and honed
his writing skills with journalism courses. In 1956, he con-
vinced his parents to let him travel to Los Angeles to visit his
uncle where he hitchhiked to a meeting with Modern Records
that led to the release of Anka’s first single “Blau-Wile Dev-
eest Fontaine.”
In the early 60’s, Anka became a junior associate of Sinatra
and the Rat Pack. In the late 60’s, Anka wrote “My Way” for
Frank Sinatra and by the 70’s, he had another string of hits
like “You’re Having My Baby,” “Don’t Like To Sleep Alone,”
and “Times Of Your Life.”
In April 2013, Anka released his New York Times Bestselling
autobiography entitled “My Way.” During the same time, his
new 14-song album entitled “Duets” featured artists such as
Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Tom Jones, Celine Dion and
Michael Bublé.
Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment, with three loca-
tions in Southern Arizona (Tucson, Sahuarita, and Why) and
one in the West Valley, is owned and operated by the Tohono
O’odham Gaming Enterprise, an enterprise of the Tohono
O’odham Nation. Additional information can be found at
DDCAZ.com or by calling 1.866.DDC.WINS. You can follow
them on Twitter (@DiamondCasinos), Facebook (@DDCAZ),
and Instagram (@DiamondCasinos). $
Lifehouse Harrah’s Ak-Chin—Maricopa
September 20
Lifehouse, an alternative rock band from Los Angeles, will be
bringing its energetic sound to The Events Center at Harrah’s
Ak-Chin Casino on Friday, September 20, 2019. The Events
Center, which opened in early 2019, seats 2,000 people and is
part of the Casino’s multi-million dollar renovation.
Founded in 1999, the band, formerly known as Blyss, has been
topping charts with multiple hit singles for the better part of
20 years. The group, including members Jason Wade, Rick
Woolstenhulme and Bryce Soderberg, is best known for hits
such as “You and Me,” “Hanging by a Moment,” “Sick Cycle
Carousel” and “Breathing.”
Since breaking into music in 2000 with their debut album “No
Name Face,” Lifehouse has released seven albums – cumula-
tively selling more than 15 million around the world. They
have also topped the Hot 100 with a number two hit,
“Hanging by a Moment,” and shared the stage with rock and
roll icons including the Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam and Match-
box Twenty.
In recent years, Lifehouse has released “Lifehouse: Greatest
Hits on Universal Music Enterprises,” a chronological collec-
tion of the band’s 18 hit singles and best songs.
Tickets for Lifehouse are on sale now through Ticketmaster
with prices starting at $34.50. All ages are welcome to enjoy
the performance. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at
8 p.m.
For more information about this show and other great perfor-
mances coming to the Events Center, or Harrah’s Ak-Chin
Casino, please visit their website at HarrahsAkChin.com or
call 1.800.502.8000. $
ear Sami, please inform your readers to remember
their manners in and out of the casino. Too many
people have become so rude and very inconsiderate.
When people lose their money, they become even more angry
and their manners just go out the window. I’m 78 years old, I
can’t walk without the help of my walker, and just last night I
was almost pushed over by a young couple who were obvi-
ously angry and in a hurry to leave the casino. Neither one
said excuse me or sorry. Sometimes I really can’t believe the
behavior I see in the world today and it’s much worse at the
casino. Please do an article on manners. Urge people to be
decent and courteous! Thanks Sami.
Ethel Krakowski – Kingman, AZ
Ethel, I absolutely agree with you 100%. When I’m out and
about, I can’t help but notice how bad people’s manners have
become. Gone are the days when everyone strived to be polite
and show their best side to the public. Now it seems that most
people either don’t care or are just downright oblivious to their
own actions. I’m inclined to believe the egocentric tendencies of
most people in today’s society just keeps them unaware of how
their own attitudes and actions affect others. The question is:
how do you even begin to combat a self-centered attitude
amongst individuals who are just unaware? With the hopes that
I won’t be preaching to the choir and that this article will actual-
ly open some people’s eyes, here are some of the most common
bad manners I’ve encountered both in and out of the casino:
Cell Phone Conversations In Public
People just don’t seem to care what information they broadcast
to the entire world during their cell phone conversations! I’ve
overheard people discussing their health issues, their finance
problems, and even their marital troubles! Any conversation in
public is particularly annoying, especially when it is done at full
volume and while you are trying to concentrate on playing your
favorite casino game!
Children That Misbehave
Casinos have become vacation destinations and many offer ar-
cades, movie theaters, and various other family-friendly op-
tions. Before you bring your children to any public place, talk to
them about their manners! Although it may be okay for them to
run around and scream at the top of their lungs at home, it is
not appropriate to do so in public—especially in crowded plac-
es. Think about this scenario: boy is running around in a casino
BAD MANNERS Gone Are The Days When People Strived To Be Polite
By Sami Becker
SAMI’S SMACKDOWN
buffet, an elderly gentleman has both hands occupied with two
cups of hot coffee, boy runs into man and both get showered
with sweltering coffee. This is a situation I recently witnessed
with unfortunate consequences!
Pets That Misbehave
Most casino hotels now allow pets. As much as I am fond of
animals, I still have a difficult time accepting this new hotel
policy. Besides dogs barking loudly at other dogs and people
passing by, I’ve also witnessed dogs urinating in the elevators
and destroying hotel property. Please don’t consider bringing
your pet to a casino or any other public place if he or she is not
well-trained!
Rude And Inconsiderate People
Please be polite! Remember what it feels like to hold the door
for someone or have someone hold the door for you? Be partic-
ularly kind to the elderly and disabled people. Why not offer to
help move the chair in front of a slot machine for someone who
is confined to a wheelchair? Or, just let someone cut in line in
front of you that seems to be having a difficult time standing!
Simple gestures go a long way in making a person feel good!
Not Taking The Time To Show Gratitude
I’ve written many articles over the years concerning tipping. I’m
extremely frustrated when people don’t show their appreciation
to service and wait staff. Recently, I’ve observed atrocious be-
havior where not only is there no tip involved, but drinks are
snatched from the cocktail server without any eye contact,
acknowledgement, or a mere thank you! It’s simple … do unto
others as you’d want them to do unto you!
Anger And Excessive Use Of Foul Language
Yelling, screaming, pounding on machines, couples arguing,
I’ve seen it all at the casino. Losing money, especially money
you can’t afford to part with, brings the worst out in people.
Hearing expletives in a casino and other public places are com-
mon occurrences. There’s something called self-control. Use it! $
Do YOU have a RANT OR RAVE?
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at: “Sami” Arizona Gaming Guide PO BOX 20636
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bracelets, a diamond brooch, and a gold Rolex watch inlaid with diamonds. The artist replied, “But you’re not wearing any of
these things.” The woman replied, “I know. It’s in case I should die before my husband. I’m sure he’ll remarry right away and I
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Summer vacation was over and the teacher was asking the class how everyone spent their time. She turned to one boy and asked
what he did over break. He replied, “We visited my grandmother in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.” The teacher said, “That
sounds like an excellent spelling word! Can you teach the class how to spell that?” Without hesitating, the boy said, “You know,
come to think of it, she lives in New York City!”
Knowing what you can NOT do is more important than knowing what you can do. In fact, that’s good taste!—Lucille Ball
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02. Apache Sky Casino Milepost 127 on Arizona 77 Dudleyville 800-272-2438 301 Y
03. BlueWater Resort & Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 545 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
04. Bucky’s Casino 1500 E. Hwy. 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 308 Y Y Y Y Y
05. Casino Arizona 101 & McKellips Scottsdale 480-850-7777 920 Y Y Y Y
06. Casino Del Sol 5655 W. Valencia Rd. Tucson 855-765-7829 994 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
07. Casino Del Sol Marketplace 5405 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855-765-7829 8
08. Casino Of The Sun 7406 S. Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 283
09. Cliff Castle Casino & Hotel I-17, Exit 289 Camp Verde 800-381-7568 656 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
10. Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S. Ave. B Somerton 800-237-5687 526 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
11. Desert Diamond Casino-Tuc. 7350 S. Nogales Hwy. Tucson 866-332-9467 1,109 Y Y Y Y Y Y
12. Desert Diamond Casino-Sah. I-19, Exit 80 Sahuarita 866-332-9467 563 Y Y
13. Desert Diamond Casino-W.V. 101 & Northern Ave. Glendale 866-332-9467 1,089
14. Desert Diamond Casino-Why Hwy. 86, Milepost 55 Why 866-332-9467 58
15. Fort McDowell Casino Hwy. 87 & Ft. McDowell Rd. Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 891 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
16. Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N. Maricopa Rd. Maricopa 480-802-5000 1,135 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
17. Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy. 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 820 Y Y Y Y Y
18. Lone Butte Casino 1077 S. Kyrene Rd. Chandler 800-946-4452 860 Y Y Y
19. Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Hwy. 87, 1/4 mi. S. of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 375 Y Y Y Y
20. Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr. Yuma 888-777-4946 477 Y
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22. Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy. 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 250
23. Talking Stick Resort 101 & Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 813 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
24. Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I-40, Exit 219 Flagstaff 855-946-8946 1,086 Y Y Y Y Y Y
25. Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln. Laveen 800-946-4452 958 Y Y Y Y Y
26. Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd. Chandler 800-946-4452 1,008 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
27. Yavapai Casino 1505 E. Hwy. 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 249 Y
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1 6 8
9 2 4
5 7 3
2 3 5
7 8 1
4 9 6
9 7 4
6 3 5
1 8 2
2 4 6
7 8 5
3 1 9
3 1 8
9 6 2
5 7 4
5 9 7
3 4 1
8 2 6
4 9 2
8 5 7
6 3 1
6 5 3
1 2 9
8 4 7
7 1 8
4 6 3
2 5 9
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