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Vol. 21 No. 12 • December 2013

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Unveils Arizona’s Newest Ace Sewailo Golf Club Cover Story on page 8

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Vol. 21 No. 12 • December 2013

Contents

Gaming News 11th Annual Christmas Toy Drive Poker Tournament

Cover Story Casino del Sol Celebrates Opening of Sawailo Golf Club

Boyd’s Eye View of Video Poker Linda Boyd “Blurred Lines” PO Box 33393 • Phoenix Arizona 85067 • 602-373-8728 • azplayer@cox.net Editor Phil Scudella Production Assistants John Olson Graphic Design CommuniGraphics

Contributing Photography Kevin Cummings Melody Hudson Ivan Karpen David Ramsey Kayla Weimer

Special Thanks to: Ivan Karpen, Tabitha Olague, the entire marketing department at Casino Del Sol along with the staff at Off Madison Ave for all their efforts in producing this December issue

Contributing Writers Linda Boyd Kevin Cummings Cindy Esquer Melody Hudson TJ Jorgensen Ivan Karpen Amy LaSala Tabitha Olague David Ramsey Shanna Wolfe

The Arizona Player is published the first weekend of each month. All claims or guarantees are the sole responsibility of the advertiser. All comments and views of contributing writers are their own and do not reflect official policy of the Arizona Player which assumes no liability for any advertisement not supplied camera ready by the advertiser. Reproduction or use in whole or in part without written consent from the publisher and Copyright owners is prohibited.

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Reel Reviews Kevin Cummings “WMS - Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” 12 Arizona Lottery News "More Big Winners"

Card Room Action Table Game Information Around the State

Blackjack Corner TJ Jorgensen “Basic Strategy”

Gaming News Free for All in Tucson at Desert Diamond

Entertainment Casino Entertainment State-wide

Joke of the Month New Jokes to Lighten Your Day

David at the Snack Bar David Ramsey "Movie & DVD Reviews"

Contest Page Win a Winter Wonderland White Mountains Getaway

Astrology, Bingo Games and Casino Directory

gaming news Terrific Toy Tournament at Talking Stick By Phil Scudella Poker players have hearts, sure they play for a heart flush to win a hand, but they also have a special place in their hearts to help great charitable causes. You will find fund raiser poker tournaments throughout the year to help all types or charities – Poker Players are usually there early on to help whenever there is a need. This month you’ll have a chance to help a child, who may only receive one present under the Christmas tree this year – the one that you donated in a special Christmas Toy Drive Poker Tournament. Your opportunity to help make a child’s Christmas a happy one is to attend the Arena Poker Room at Talking Stick Resort for their No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em11th AnnualChristmas Toy Drive Poker Tournament on Saturday December 21th at 11:15am – This special event has drawn hun-

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dreds of players each year and has a $12,500 Guaranteed Prize Pool! Sign-ups begin on Monday December 16 at noon. The buy-in is one new unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more that will be donated to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Christmas Toy Drive and it is due when you sign up, plus a $25 service fee. You will begin with 1,500 in Tournament Chips, but there is an optional $10 Staff Appreciation add-on available that gets you an extra 1,500 in bonus tournament chips. Keep in mind, the “bonus chips” must be purchased prior to the start of the tournament. This special Holiday Tournament is limited to the first 400 players to enter. There will be 20 minute rounds beginning with blinds of $25 & $50. Round 8 blinds will be $700 & $1,500. After that blinds and limits will double every 20 minutes until the end of the tournament. 1st place pays $3,100, 2nd place 2,100 and 3rd place player win $1,400 in cash. 11th thru 20th pays $100 and 21st thru 40th returns $50 each. Good Luck – I will see you there The Arena Poker Room at Talking Stick Resort is located at the Loop, 101 and Indian Bend Road in Scottsdale. For more information call 480-850-7777

cover story

Forbes Four Star Casino Del Sol Resort Unveils Arizona’s Newest Ace and Enhances Player Amenities with New Loyalty Program

Casino Del Sol Resort is already one of Arizona’s most decorated properties and the only Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star and AAA Four Diamond casino resort in the state. It’s now enhancing its spectacular collection of amenities with the opening of the newest oasis in the desert, the 18-hole, championship Sewailo Golf Club. Casino Del Sol Resort, an enterprise of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, unveiled Sewailo Golf Club to the community on December 12. To officially mark the opening, Native American golf course designer, PGA Tour player and The Golf Channel commentator, Notah Begay III participated in a ceremonial first swing. As if that wasn’t impressive enough, Casino Del Sol Resort took the opening as an opportunity to make a major partnership announcement - Sewailo Golf Club will now be the official home of the Arizona Wildcats men’s and women’s golf teams - Big news for Wildcat fans and golf enthusiasts throughout Arizona! Now members of the team, hotel guests and the public can enjoy all 200 acres of this 18-hole championship course. Named for the Pascua Yaqui word for "flower world,"

Sewailo features more than 30,000 native flowers, plants and cacti, many of which were salvaged and replanted from the original construction site. Opting to work within the native landscape and incorporate existing resources, Casino Del Sol Resort and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe tapped Begay. With his business partner Ty Butler, they carefully carved Sewailo out of the high Sonoran Desert, resulting in rolling velvet fairways and exquisite greens complemented by nearly 14 acres of extraordinary lakes, streams and flowing water features. The challenging, 18-hole golf course measures 7,400 yards from the championship tees and features five different tee options at each hole, making the course challenging, yet playable for the novice golfer. Troon Golf, the undisputed worldwide leader in top-shelf golf experiences, is a valued partner of Sewailo Golf Club and Casino Del Sol Resort. Sewailo also features an extensive driving range; several practice areas for chipping and putting, golf instruction programs and a full complement of Callaway Golf rental equipment. continued on page 27

A BOYD’S EYE VIEW OF VIDEO POKER

Blurred Lines

by Linda Boyd s there anybody who hasn’t seen at least one of the two versions of Robin Thick’s hit video “Blurred Lines”, with T.I. and Pharrell? I personally liked both the YouTube and Vevo videos of this tongue-in-cheek song--reminded me more of Robert Palmer’s “Addicted to Love” than Marvin Gaye’s “Got To Give It Up”, but “hey, hey, hey” that’s just me. (Marvin Gaye’s estate unsuccessfully sued Thick and friends for plagiarism over the recording.) I immediately thought of video poker games when I saw the title and concluded that there are different strokes for different folks. That’s because some players want a high risk game and are willing to pay the potential price of a quick bankroll loss that comes with the possibility of big thrill wins. I do think that smart gamblers must be consciously aware of what’s at stake in both scenarios.

return (ER), but 9/6JOB isn’t available anymore in many casinos. You will need to make sure you find the right game (free removable pay schedules, games strategies and ER data can be found in my book, “The Video Poker Edge”) and know the basic game strategy. A quick way of spotting low-variance nondeuces games is to check the payouts for frequent hands, like two pair (occurs approximately once every eight hands) and make sure you get a return of double your wager. There are so many deuces wild choices, many are coyote ugly, that you should bring pay tables and ER’s with you. Only you can assign a value to perks, like comped rooms and food or show tickets. Expect to receive more when you choose a low-variance game whenever the casino bases its comps on coin-in.

For non-deuces games you will see tempting high-paying bonuses at the top of the table for infrequent hands, like 4 Aces with a kicker (two, three or four for DDB) accompanied by loss of coins for frequent hands, like two pair. For example, you’ll get an even money return for two pair, instead of double your wager. If you only get even money for a straight in your deuces wild choice, then you’ve found a volatile version of the game. You’ll run less money through the casino’s devices on average by choosing a risky game because you’ve increased the odds of quickly running out of bankroll. Some people aren’t playing for comps, but you should at least consider the slot cash you’re sacrificing before selecting a going for broke VP game. Also, you should expect fewer promo entries whenever the house awards tickets based on coin-in, as most do.

Low Variance Games:

High Variance Games:

Blurred Lines:

If you came to “go big or go home” like riverboat gamblers then you’ll want a high variance game like 9/6Double Double Bonus (9/6DDB) or Loose Deuces (check the casino’s version against your ER tables to make sure it’s got a decent ER) and, once more, make sure you know basic game strategy. Be prepared to sit on the sidelines if you run out of money in a hurry because even with computerperfect play high variance games are risky.

Just like Alan Thick’s mega-hit song, there will be blurred lines as to what’s good or bad and only you can make the right decision. There are video poker pundits who are slaves to the ER or theoretical expected return, but they fail to factor in the game’s entertainment value. You’re in a casino to unwind and have fun, not to earn a living. What’s reasonable for one player may not be for somebody else. The most important consideration for players is to make sure you’re aware of the impact your VP games of choice will have on your cash, comps, promotional entries and overall gaming experience. The worst thing you can do is blow a lot of hard-earned money and end up talking to yourself, and harshly, all the way home!

If you’re interested in staying in the game for several hours and not busting your bankroll then look for 9/6 Jacks or Better (9/6JOB). If you can’t find it then consider 8/5Bonus Poker (8/5BP) or Not-So-Ugly Deuces (NSUD). You will find all the details for 8/5BP in Arizona Player’s archives (October and November, 2013). The variance for both 8/5BP (20.90) and NSUD (25.62) are both VideoPoker_1/3page_vp ad.qxp 10/12/09 12:31 PM Page 1 higher than 9/6JOB (19.52) and so is the expected

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Linda Boyd ,a long-time table game player before turning to video poker, also writes for “Southern Gaming” and “Midwest Gaming and Travel” her book, “The Video Poker Edge”, includes free removable pay schedules and free strategy cards for the most popular games. Look for her story in the latest editions of “American Casino Guide” (ACG) and her YouTube videos, also with ACG. The 2010 Second Edition of her book is available in both paperback and kindle. Available at 877-900-BOOK, amazon.com, bookstores or www.squareonepublishers.com

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lottery news Mega Win in Mesa

A Jolly Holiday for Ramona

Crosswords are fun and profitable

On October 10, Susan Racine of Mesa redeemed her winning $1,000,000 Mega Millions ticket for the October 8 drawing. As usual, she purchased one Quick Pickfrom the Lottery vending machine at the Albertsons on Baseline Road in Mesa. She always purchases the Megaplier "because of the American Dream of winning big." Originally from Massachusetts, Susan has been retired for about four years. She loves living in Arizona and doesn't miss the harsh winters of the east. However, she's still not crazy about what she calls "our harsh summers." She has been playing Mega Millions ever since it came to Arizona. Susan checked her ticket on the Arizona Lottery's website the evening of October 8. She checked the numbers three times and then visited another state's website to make sure the numbers matched. "I didn't want to get my hopes up." Once she was sure the ticket was indeed a $1,000,000 winner, she signed the back of it. Susan said, "I didn't get much sleep that evening." At the time of this interview, Susan has not yet told her family. She wants to talk to a financial advisor and an attorney regarding the best use for the money. However, she is planning to do a little renovating on her home, which she says she has neglected. The rest of the money will be a nice retirement cushion.

When Ramona Garcia of Glendale recently went to the A-1 Food Store at 6514 W. Bethany Home Road in Glendale, she realized she hadn’t purchased any Scratchersfor a few weeks, and the new Holiday Riches ticket caught her eye. So she purchased one ticket.Ramona scratched the ticket while still in the store. However, once she realized that she had a $100,000 winning ticket, she immediately went home. After she told her husband of over 60 years what she’d won, he said, "Let's go dancing." Later that night, she completed the information required on the back of the ticket and signed it. Ramona is the first Holiday Riches top prize winner. She and her husband enjoy spending time with their grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ramona admitted to having had difficulty sleeping the past few nights. The reality of the win has not yet registered, although they have discussed their plans. The couple intends to make a couple of small purchases, and the rest will be put into savings. One side note: When Executive Director Jeff Hatch Miller congratulated the couple upon being married for so many years, her husband said, “I’ll keep her.” Ramona plans to take a short break before she buys more Scratchers. She and her husband want to savor this win.

Maria Martinez of Mesa likes playing all kinds of crossword Scratchers, mainly because they take time to play. She’s been pretty lucky with the tickets, usually winning small amounts. A few months ago, she won $500. She purchased two King Size Crosswordson October 21, and scratched them at home. She was pretty sure she had a winning $100,000 ticket, but had her family check it to be sure she hadn’t made a mistake. Next, she took it to the store to be validated. Once she was sure it was a winner, she signed the back of the ticket. Maria buys Scratchers several times a week from various stores. She also playsPowerball, Mega Millions, and The Pickon a regular basis. The only plan Maria has for the money is to pay off her mortgage. The winning ticket was purchased at the Safeway at 3185 W. Apache Trail in Apache Junction.

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CARD ROOM ACTION Apache Gold Casino 800-272-2438

Globe, AZ Dealing blackjack, daily at 3pm Dealing Poker! Call for details

Arena Poker Room at Talking Stick Resort 480-850-7777

Scottsdale, AZ Mon - Fri, 11:15 am - NLHE, $70 buy-in w/$10 s/c Tues & Wed, 7:15pm - NLHE, $115 buy-in w/$15 s/c Sat, Dec 14 at 11:15 am - “Super Bounty Super BIG Stack” NLHE - $200 Buy in w $25 s/c - $100 Bounties Sat Dec 21 at 11:15 am - The 11th Annual NLHE Christmas Toy Drive Poker Tournament Sat, Dec 28 at 11:15 am - Last Saturday NLHE - $125 Buy in w/$25 s/c Pro Football Promotions (free tickets for all live games) every Sat, Sun, Mon & Thurs - see poker room for pay-outs Get a Royal Flush, Spin the wheel - win up to $500 Weekdays from 2am-10am “Aces Cracked” Win $100 rack Food Specials; $3 breakfast! (2 am - Noon) also $12 Prime Rib dinner Mondays & $15 Steak & Lobster dinner Thursdays (5-11pm)

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BlueWater Resort & Casino 1-888-243-3360

Parker, AZ Poker Room opens at 4pm, except Sun, Mon & Wed at 2pm Mon - $50 buy-in for $40 Tues, 7pm, NLHE “Bounty” Tournament - $35 buy-in w/one $20 re-buy ($5 bounties) Wed - Quads or Straight Flush pays $50 - also “High Hand of the Day” pays $50 at 8 pm Thurs, 7pm, NLHE - $30 buy-in, w/2 re-buys at $20 Fri - Any Full House pays $15 Sat - Double player points all day Sun - Spreading 2-8 Omaha

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Daily- Any Royal Flush pays $200 also “Aces Cracked” pays $40 also Dealing blackjack daily at 9am

Bucky’s Casino 928-771-6779

Prescott, AZ Mon-Thurs, 6pm - NLHE $40 entry w/$10 re-buy, (top 3-5 cash) & top 5 earn points toward the $250 Player of Month award Mon - Thurs, 10am - NLHE $15 entry w/$5 dealer Add-on, House adds $10 per entry Nov 17, 2pm - Omaha Hi-Low Tournament, $80 buy-in “NFL Spash Pot Sundays” 3 games every Sunday - every table is splashed $10 FG, $50 safety & $20-$200 for every touchdown Progressive “Aces Cracked” Sat 11am-11pm - increases by $50 each hour till hit Fridays, all day “Aces Cracked” wins a Rack “Random Rewards” Various times and days, 6 card flushes, splash pots and “Aces Cracked” see poker room for pay-outs Dealing blackjack 24/7 - Now playing “Texas Shoot Out” w/Bonus jackpot and 3 Card Poker

Casino Arizona 480-850-7777

Scottsdale, AZ Dealing blackjack 24/7 Tournaments: Tues at noon $1,000 added “Break at Noon” $ 50 buy-in & Fri at 3 am - The “Great Late” Tournament, $25 buy-in

Casino Del Sol 520-838-6565

Tucson, AZ $10,000 Holiday NLHE Free Roll! (Dec 17 - 21) Play 20 hours between Nov 27 and Dec 16 to qualify. (limited to first 180 to qualify) Sat, Jan 11, 2014 at 6pm - The $12,000 Duncan Celebrity Poker Classic - Call for details on the fun Charity event

benefitting the Tucson Youth Baseball Assn. Mon-Fri, 10 am - NLHE, $15 buy-in w/ optional $15 add-on Mon 7pm & Sat noon - $1,200 NLHE - $35 buy-in Sun 11am - $1,500 Guaranteed NLHE, $45 buy-in - no re-buys Sun & Wed, 7pm - $1,000 Guaranteed NLHE, $15 buy-in - Opt $15 add-on Tues, 7pm $2,000 NLHE - $55 buy-in Thurs, 7pm - $5,000 deep stack NLHE, $ 100 buy-in no re-buys Sat, 9am - Limit Omaha Hi-Lo, $15 buy-in, $5 re-buys + $5 add-on Sat, Sun & Mon, College & Pro football promos (Free tickets to players in live games) win $100 - $ 500 (selected games) Progressive high hands 24/7 - win up to $500 - see poker room for details

Cliff Castle Casino Hotel 928-567-7952

Camp Verde, AZ Mon-Fri, 10am - NLHE Shoot-out, $30 buyin, w/no re-buys Wed, 7pm - $500 Added NLHE Tournament $40 buy-in, $5 re-buy Fri, 7pm - NLHE Shoot-outs, $ 150 added per table of 10 - $25 buy-in - no re-buys Sat, Noon - 1,000 added - NLHE $105 buyin, w/dealer bonus add-on All Week - Royal Flush pays $100 “Progressive Aces Cracked” wins $50 - $200 Also dealing blackjack 24/7

Cocopah Casino 800-237-5687

Somerton, AZ Dealing blackjack daily at 10am

Desert Diamond Casino Hotel 520-342-1810

Tucson, AZ Mon & Thurs at 9:30 am, plus Wed & Thurs at 7pm $500 added NLHE - $35 buy-in (max 40 players) NFL & College Football Promotion (free tickets) & Splash Pots - Sat, Sun, Mon & Thurs (3 times a week) selected TV games

24/7 - any Royal Flush $200 Hold Em and $100 Omaha, Straight Flush $100 Hold –Em $50 Omaha Special Poker Room menu at discounted prices Also dealing blackjack 24/7 with new progressive side bet and 3 card poker side bet

Desert Diamond I-19 Casino 1-866-332-9467 Sahuarita, AZ Dealing blackjack 24/7

Fort McDowell Casino 480-789-4284

Fountain Hills, AZ Mon-Fri at Noon & Sun at 7pm - NLHE $ 30 buy-in - $20 add-on - No-rebuys Sat at 7pm & Sun at Noon - NLHE Deep Stack tournament - $50 buy-in w/$20 add-on at the break Tues, Wed & Thurs at 7pm & Sat at Noon & 4pm - NLHE - $5 buy-in Mon & Fri, 7pm, NLHE - $60 buy-in w/ one $5 add on Sun, Oct 20, 10am - Ladies NLHE Poker Tournament - $60 buy-in w/$5 add-on Daily “Aces Cracked” win $200 (pays double 8am-11am!) loser wins $100 winner takes pot & $50 - plus next hand is splashed $50 “Easy way Jackpot” Aces full of tens beaten by Quads or better wins Jackpot! Dealing blackjack 24/7

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino 480-802-5138

Maricopa, AZ 12 Days of Splash Pots! Dec 14 - 25 (starts at $10 and increases by $10 daily till max of $120 splash pots on Christmas Day!) see poker room for details Pro Football Splash Pots every Sun, Mon & Thurs and College Bowl games Tues, 7:30pm, Omaha H/L, $15 buy-in, $10 re-buys + $10 add-on Thurs, 7:30pm - NLHE, $10 Buy-in plus three $10 re-buys & two $10 add-ons Fri, 7:30pm - NLHE, $40 buy-in, no re-buys Saturdays; $1,000 Saturdays! Just get a

full house and receive an entry - See poker room for details Aces Cracked - Black aces $100, Red Aces $50 & Mixed $25 (Bonus 9-10am & 2am-3am =3X payout, 10am-noon, mid-2am) Start-up special - first 6 players each day, $20 back after 2 hours of play thre December Royal Flush Jackpots every day thru December ($300 is added to jackpot daily) Jackpot was over $4,800 on Dec 15 Also dealing blackjack 24/7

Hon-Dah Casino 928-369-7555

Pinetop, AZ Mon, 6pm - NLHE “$25 Bounty” Tournament, $45 buy-in (no re-buys) Tues, 6pm - NLHE “Speed Shoot-Out” $15 buy-in (no re-buys) Tues, all day - Aces Cracked wins $25 $100 cash or various other prizes Wed, 6pm - NLHE, $40 buy-in (no re-buys) “early bird” chips available Thurs, 6pm - No Limit Omaha Hi-Lo, $40 buy-in (no re-buys) “early bird” chips available Sat, 4pm - NLHE, $30 buy-in, $10 re-buys + $10 add-on Sun - 4pm, Crazy Pineapple $30 buy-in, $ 10 re-buys + $10 add-on

Lone Butte Casino 800-946-4452

Chandler, AZ Dealing blackjack 24/7 - with $5 games PAI GOW Progressive Jackpot was over $155,000 on Sept 16th

Mazatzal Hotel & Casino 800-777-7529

Payson, AZ Live Poker Wed –Sun at 10am, High Hands, win up to $250 Wed & Sun at 6pm NLHE Tournament, $ 50 buy-in no-re buys Sat at 3pm, NLHE Tournament, $25 buy-in - no re-buys Aces Cracked “wins a rack” various times daily - Max 3 per day (see poker room for details) Dec 5 at 6pm, “Ladies Only” NLHE tournament - $25 buy-in Dealing blackjack 10am to 1am, with $3 games daily till 3pm Mon - 6pm, Blackjack Tournament $40 buy-in w/two $25 re-buys

Quechan Casino & Resort 1-877-783-2426

Winterhaven, CA Open Wed-Sun at 10am, and Mon, Tues at 5pm - spreading 4/8 Hold Em with a kill, Pro Football Splash Pots ($15 - $50) Thurs, Sun & Mon during selected TV games 4/8 Omaha hi-low split with a kill also 2-4, 3-6 & 4-8 limit Texas Hold-Em, plus 1-3 & 2-5 No Limit Texas Hold Em Sat & Sun, 1pm NLHE Tournaments $40 buy-in Thurs, 7pm NLHE Deep Stack - $75 buy-in (extra chips for “live” play before tournaments) Dealing blackjack 24/7 - Special room rates for poker players

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Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort 928-856-7244

Flagstaff, AZ Live Poker Mon-Fri at 10am, Sat & Sun at 8am NLHE Tournaments, Tues ($50) & Thurs ($30) at 7pm - Also Sat ($15) & Sun ($50) at Noon College & Pro Football splash pots every Sat, Sun & Mon - on all tables $25 - $50 “Aces Cracked wins a rack (call for details) Progressive “High Hand” & Progressive Bad Beat Jackpots Dealing blackjack 24/7

Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino 800-946-4452 - Ext 1507

Laveen, AZ Tues, 7:30pm NLHE, $50 buy-in w/$10 add-on at break (receive early bird chips - for live play before tournament) Wed, 7:30pm, NLHE, $15 buy-in w/$10 re-buys & $20 add-on Sat, 11am - NLHE, $20 buy-in w/$10 re-buys & $20 add-on Sun 11am - NLHE, $30 buy in$20 add-on NCAA (bowl Games) & NFL football Splash pots - Sat, Sun, Mon & Thurs (selected tables) $100 TD $50 FG and $200 for a safety Big Money Royals, Any Royal Flush wins $ 200 - Plus “Bonus Royals” Mon-Thurs “Super 77” Progressive Bad-Beat Jackpot - Quad 7’s or better beaten wins at least $25,000 “ACES CRACKED” wins a rack, Mid Noon with unlimited winners Dealing blackjack 24/7 - w/$5 games -

PAI GOW Progressive Jackpot was over $180,000 on Oct 7th

Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino 800-946-4452 ext 7375

Chandler,AZ Mon & Thurs Noon - NLHE, $30 buy-in, no re-buys - $150 added per table Tues & Wed, 7:30pm - NLHE Freeze Out - $50 entry fee w/$10 optional add-on $1,000 added to prize pool Sun, 3:30pm, NLHE - $30 buy- in, $5 dealer add-on, $20 add-at the break & bonus chips for play before tournament “Super 77” Progressive Bad-Beat Jackpot - Quad 7’s or better beaten wins at least $25,000 “Aces Cracked” Win a Rack - Sun 11pm until Fri at 6pm NFL Football Splash pots every Sun, Mon & Thurs - $200 for a safety, $100 for a TD & $50 for a FG “Rolling Cash Fever” Drawing every other hour 24/7, $100 min, increases by $100 if not hit Big Money Royals - Any Royal Flush wins $ 200 Food specials: ½ price poker room menu all day Also dealing blackjack 24/7 - PAI GOW Progressive Jackpot was over $180,000 on Oct 7th

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TJ’s Blackjack corner

by TJ Jorgensen

A Simple Basic Strategy For Recreational Players

have been telling players for the last 20 years that the first step to playing winning blackjack is memorizing basic strategy. In fact some of my columns have included a basic strategy chart. However, when I play blackjack, I can count on one hand the number of players at the any table I’ve played at that play it perfectly. Apparently players just don’t want to take the time to memorize it. In a basic strategy chart there are 250 squares with a hit, double, split, or stand in the box. For those of you part time and recreational players I am going to give you a very simple strategy that only has 21 squares to memorize. This simplified strategy will only add a 0.14% disadvantage to the house edge. That comes down to about a cost of one hand for every 12 hours of play. This strategy is not correct 100% of the time. If you want to play a winning game get my book “How to Play Winning Blackjack” on my web site: Freewebs.com/tjsblackjackcorner. This strategy will help the part time and recreational players. Here are some bad player strategies that I have seen lately that you should never try. The “Never Bust” Strategy” - Here the

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player never hits a 12 or above. A player using this strategy is at a 3.91% disadvantage to a basic strategy player who is at about a 0.51% with a six deck game. The “Mimic the dealer” Strategy, here the player hits until they bust or get 17 or better. The player never doubles or splits since the dealer isn’t allowed to. This strategy puts the player at a 5.48% disadvantage. The “Assume a 10 in the hole strategy”, When the dealer has an ace up the hand is played according to basic strategy because the dealer would check for a blackjack. This strategy puts the player at a whopping 10.03% disadvantage. If you just go to play blackjack once in a while this simplified basic strategy is easy to learn and simple to play. Your money will last longer and who knows you might walk out a winner. T.J. Jorgensen has been a professional Blackjack player for over 20 years. He is well known for his live tournament play. He has competed against, and beaten, some of the top tournament players in the world and has won the prestigious World Series of Blackjack. His book, “Beating the Casino at Their Own Game,” is available through his web site www.freewebs.com/ tjsblackjackcorner or by e-mail TJ4justice1@msn.com

gaming news Free for all in Tucson

It’s almost like going to your favorite bank and as a Holiday bonus they hand out free food and free money – from $10 to $100, just for coming in! This is very similar to what’s happening at Desert Diamond Casinos and Entertainment in Tucson during the month of December!

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Here’s how it works – Just stop in at either one of the Desert Diamond Casinos and become a Desert Diamond Rewards Card member (it’s free). Then get ready to enjoy the rewards! First - You’ll get to enjoy a fabulous free buffet – Then, after you’ve had all the food and drink you want, head for the casino floor and check out all the newest slots anywhere, and it’s even more fun because when you put your new Rewards card in the slot machine, you’ll get from $10 to $100 in free slot play to hit a jackpot! What a concept! Don’t put it off, jump in your car and drive to the nearest Desert Diamond Casino – either Desert Diamond Casino I-19 in Sahuarita, Arizona (take I-19 south of Tucson to the Pima Mine Road exit) or Desert Diamond Casino Hotel in Tucson at 7350 South Nogales Highway. It’s a FREE FOR ALL – Don’t miss all the fun! Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment with three locations in Southern Arizona (Tucson, Sahuarita, and Why), is owned and operated by the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, an enterprise of the Tohono O’odham Nation. Additional information can be found at www.ddcaz.com or by calling 866-DDC-WINS. Follow Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment on Twitter (@ DiamondCasinos) and on Facebook

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101 at McKellips, Scottsdale 480-850-7734 Showroom: Now thru Dec 21 - Showstoppers Live Holiday Spectacular New Year’s Eve: The Whip-Its (Dinner Buffet at 6:30pm) $85 per person Jan 3 & 4 - Strange Days (Doors Tribute) Jan 10 & 11 - Pyromania (Def Leppard Tribute) Jan 24 & 25 - Motley Crue’d (Motley Crue Tribute) Jan 31 & Feb 1 - Queen Nation (Tribute to QUEEN) Feb 7 & 8 - Led Zepagain Monday Night Showroom Football - (every Monday) Arizona Room Patio Grill: New Year’s Eve: Live band and Deejay from 8pm-1am Tues– “Latin Fire Dance Night” w/free lessons, Wed - Country Dance instructions Mon & Thurs - Deejay Rogger, Fri & Sat; Live bands early and DJ’s till 2am Bingo Hall: Fri & Sat at Midnight, L-8 Night Bingo! light show, music, dancing and fun!

Casino Del Sol

Jan 25 - Wynonna & The Big Noise Mar 22 - Kenny Rogers Dig Lounge: FREE Classic Movies Mondays at 10am & Free popcorn Live bands featuring Classic 50s & 60s music - 2pm Mon & Thurs also 3pm Tues & Wed Deejay 8pm-2am Thurs thru Sun and Karaoke Mondays - PLUS, Sun & Mon Night Football on the BIG screen

Bucky’s Casino

Hwy 69 - Prescott 1-800-756-8744

New Year’s Eve - Hollywood Gala Costume Contest - win up to $1,000! Food specials, $1 Champagne, Giveaways and fireworks show outside at Midnight

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5655 W. Valencia Rd., Tucson 520-838-6506 New Year’s Eve - Conference Center: 7-9pm, Face to Face Dinner Show; Ultimate Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John ($125) 10pm-1am, 80/90’s Dance Party w/80’s & Gentlemen ($25 advance/$30 at door) balloon drop & Champagne toast at midnight Bingo Hall: New Year’s Eve 7pm - 1am, Tejano Concert w/Ruben Ramos (FREE w/voucher) Event Center: Dec 27 - Aziz Ansari Dec 28 - PPV-UFC (Weidman vs Silva Dec 29 - Gregg Austin & Second Wind Paradiso Bar: Free weekend entertainment featuring bands; Edna & Ely B Cool, The Motown Divas, Eleaine Stepter & Company and Los Nawdy Dawgs

Cliff Castle Casino Hotel

I-17 at exit 289 in Camp Verde 1-800-381-SLOT New Year’s Eve; 2 parties plus win up to $100,000 - see the Castle Club for details Party Tent - Free DJ Dance Party starts at 9pm Storytellers & Dragonfly Lounge, Dinner & Dance Package - ($50 per person) includes fine dining at Storytellers, then party all night at the New Dragonfly Lounge w/the band KALIENTE from 8pm-1am

Desert Diamond Casino Hotel

7350 South Nogales Hwy, Tucson 1-866-332-9467 Monsoon Night Club: Live bands or DJ, Thurs - Sat New Year’s Eve; 9pm-1am - 80’s band Checkr’d Past - $10 per person “Groovin’ Fridays” (Old School) “Noches Caliente Saturdays” featuring; Nov 30 - Grupo latido

Fort McDowell Casino

N of Shea off Hwy 87, Fountain Hills 1-800-THE-FORT Radisson Ballroom: New Year’s Eve Featuring the band CAMEO Lucky 7 Saloon: Free entertainment on Fri & Sat - featuring; Solid Gold, Basketball Jones, Chaka & Friends, Apache Spirit, Grey Wolf, Furious George and Kenny G Project Bingo Hall: Saturday, Dec 21 - Late Night Lunar Bingo w/music, games & giveaways Updates - go to fortmcdowellcasino.com

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Resort and Casino 15406 Maricopa Rd., Maricopa 480-802-5000 THE LOUNGE: Dec 27 - Chris Janson Dec 28 - Bobby Hendricks DRIFTERS

Desert Diamond Casino I -19

1100 West Pima Mine Road, Sahuarita 1-866-332-9467 Diamond Center: Dec 28 - “Stayin’ Alive” The #1 Bee Gees Tribute Jan 17 - STYX

Chris Young

The Rat Pack Returns! New Year’s Eve - Rat Pack Returns! Tribute to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr / No cover! Jan 17 - John Anderson Free Lounge entertainment; Wed, Noon 4pm; Pizzaz or Swingtips & Thurs - Sat at 8pm w/bands; Srt8up, AzTex, Quantum, Rhythm Edition, Hamptons, The Walkens, Metalhead & The Petty Breakers For updates, go to harrahsakchin.com

Hon-Dah Resort and Casino Jan 18 - Chris Young Sports Bar: Sports on big screens & music w/Fiesta and Desert DJs on Fri & Sat nights plus Wed night - Karaoke New Year’s Eve: Free deejay entertainment 9pm-1am

Highways 260 and 73, Pinetop 1-800-WAY-UP-HIGH Timbers Lounge: Free entertainment, Monday is Comedy Night, Tues-Sat, Live bands New Year’s Eve - Reall Deall Band Conference Center: New Year’s Eve - The Sensation Show Band

Lone Butte Casino

202 loop at the Kyrene exit - Chandler, 1-800-WIN-GILA Cascades Lounge: Live Bands, (9pm1am) featuring Andrea & Los Guys, Soul Persuasion, Smooth Groove, Davis Highway band, AzTex Band, Str8up, Rhythm of the Sun Band, Shining Star, JJ’s Band, Desert Dixie and Rhythm Edition Sun- Fri (4-7pm) Live bands; Otis & the Beat, Lobo, Kenny’s Project, Spotlight, Marty and the Party, Thaddeus Rose & Silhouette New Year’s Eve: (4-7pm) The Swingtips, (7-9pm) DJ Rockin Rob (9pm-2am) Str8up Band Verona Chophouse: Saturday: Talia 5-9pm & Sunday: live Jazz brunch Buffet Bingo Hall: 11pm Fri & Sat - B.A.D BINGO w/DJ “Rockin’ Rob” music, light show, bingo & giveaways

Mazatzal Hotel & Casino

1/2-mile S. of Payson on Hwy 87 1-800-777-PLAY www.777play.com New Year’s Eve: Event Center: Night Groove Band Apache Spirits Lounge: Torres & Hendrix

Paradise Casino

450 Quechan Drive, Yuma 1-888-777- 4946 Sharky’s Bar: Live bands on weekends & New Year’s Eve Bingo / Concert Hall: Dec 28 - UFC Fights

Quechan Casino Resort

525 Algodones Rd, Winterhaven CA (5 mi West of Yuma) 1-877-783-2426 PIPA Event Center: Jan 16 - 18 - EP EXPO (Premier tribute to The KING) Sidewinders bar: Free weekend entertainment & New Year’s Eve

Talking Stick Resort

Loop 101 and Indian Bend Road Scottsdale 480-850-7734 Talking Stick Showroom: Dec 27 - Roger Clyne & Peaacemakers New Year’s Eve - Raven’s 8th Annual Galal w/Smasht, $50 per person or $600 booth for 6 w server and bottle of your choice

Jan 24 - Hot Tuna & Leon Russell Feb 8 - Average White Band Feb 19 - LEGENDS in Concert

George Thorogood & the Destroyers Mar 1 - George Thorogood & the Destroyers Mar 8 - Burt Bacharach Grand Ballroom: New Year’s Eve - Buster Poindexter (Dinner & Show at 6:30 pm) $150 (Show only at 8:30pm) $100 Jan 18 - STYX Feb 1 - Larry the Cable Guy Mar 15 - The Pink Floyd Experience TSR Lounge: Live Deejays and your favorite drinks on Fri 8pm-2am and Sat 5pm-2am Palo Verde Lounge: featuring Paul Wells, Gustavo Angeles (Flaminco, Latin,Jazz) New Year’s Eve - Gustavo Angeles & DJ Teresa Shadows Lounge: New Year’s Eve - Paul Wells & Tino Melendez Duo Degree 270 Lounge: Thurs - Sat, live bands & Top DJ’s from the West Coast Orange Sky Restaurant & Lounge: New Year’s Eve - Peter Ritz and the George Hamilton Trio

Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort

22181 Resort Blvd (I-40 @ exit 219) Flagstaff (928) 856-7200 Event Center: New Year’s Eve - Quiet Riot (free w/player’s card) Casino Floor: Dec 19 & 20 - Two Bit Shotguns & New Year’s Eve - Midnight Riders

Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino

The All-New West Valley Casino 51st Ave, 4 miles S. of Baseline - Laveen 1-800-WIN-GILA Event Center: Dec 21 - Dead or Alive (Bon Jovi Experience)

Dec 27 - The L.A. Cast of Beatlemania Dec 28 - UFC Event - Weidman vs Silva Jan 10 - Turn The Page (Bob Seger Tribute) Jan 24 - Kenny Cetera’s CHICAGO Experience) Jan 31 - The Magic of Manilow (Barry Manilow Tribute) Outdoor Patio: (Mon-Fri, 4pm-7pm) Featuring; Marty & the Party, Michael & Manuel, Lobo, Western Fusion Unplugged, Alexia, Powerdrive, Mariachi Rodriquez, Eagleheart, John Eric band, Chaka & friends, Arroz Con Mango Band, Alexia, Cowboy UP, Pima Express and Chuck E Baby (Wed-Sat, 9pm-1am) Featuring; Str8up, Unstoppable Band, Treja Vu and other top Arizona bands Watch Football on the BIG Screens, Monday & Thursday Nights, plus Saturdays & Sundays all day Bingo Park: Every Saturday at 11pm BINGO ECLIPSE - Bingo, DJ music, light show & giveaways

Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino

I-10 at Wild Horse Pass exit - Chandler 1-800-WIN-GILA Ovations LIVE! Showroom: Dec 14 - Holidays on Broadway w/Kelli James & Kristofer McNeeley Dec 27 - Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Dec 28 - Comics Chris Simpson and Adam Gropman New Year’s Eve - POWERDRIVE Jan 3 - Psycho Circus (KISS Tribute Jan 4 - AbbaFab (Abba Tribute) Jan 11 - Squeezebox (Polka party) Jan 18 - Mo’Nique Jan 24 - RATT Jan 25 - Charo Feb 1 - USA Belly Dance Queen Competition Feb 14 - Paul Anka Feb 15 - The Temptations Feb 22 - Vietnamese Lunar New Year Concert & Dance Mar 7 - Merle Haggard Mar 8 - Ho’ Okena Mar 14 - MC Hammer Mar 22 - Bobby Vinton

gaming news entertainment Mar 23 - Kenny Rogers Mar 28 - Comic Ron White Apr 4 - Zucchero (World famous Italian musician) Apr 11 - SOS Band, Zapp band and Klymaxx Apr 24 - Loretta Lynn Apr 26 - The Living Color Comedy Tour with Tommy Davidson and David Alan Grier AIRIA - “Nightlife Unplugged”, live entertainment - Thurs, Fri & Sat featuring Platinum Hi-Fi, Shining Star, JJ’s Band, Static, Powerdrive, plus deejays on Saturdays: DJ BKNY, DJ Identaty, DJ Raya, DJ Nerd, & DJ Raia, New Year’s Eve - The Dawn Jameson Band Encore Lounge: Mid-day entertainment Monday’s 11am-3pm & late night entertainment w/bands; Powerdrive, Hamptons, Andrea & Los Guys, Str8up, Michael & Manuel, Heartbreak Alley, Smoke Stack Lightning, Shining Star, JJ’s Band, & Route 66 New Year’s Eve: Andrea & Los Guys

Yavapai Casino

1505 East Hwy 69 - Prescott 1-800-756-8744 Yavapai Cantina; Fridays - Karaoke w/ Cruisin’ Susan, Saturdays - Live Bands, Dec 21 - Mikel A Dec 28 - Kenny James New Year’s Eve - Hollywood Gala Costume Contest - win up to $1,000! Food specials, $1 Champagne, giveaways, plus music by Sky Daddy & the Pop Rocks and Fireworks outside at Midnight

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

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Joke page

Jokes of the Month Poker Face

Seven retired Italian guys and long-time friends were playing their daily No-Limit Texas Hold-Em poker game in the condo clubhouse when Guido, who was dealt “Pocket Aces” loses $500 on that hand, slams his cards on the table, then clutches his chest, and drops dead in his chair.

The door opens and Guido’s wife looks up and asks in a condescending tone “what do you want Pasquale?”

Showing respect for their fallen comrade, the other six continue playing, but standing up.

“Tell him to drop dead!” yells the wife. “I’ll go tell him.” says Pasquale.

When the game finally breaks, Giovanni looks around and asks, “So….who’s gonna’ tell Guido’s wife?”

Candice and her latest conquest Johnny are heating things up on her couch when the phone rings.

They cut the cards. Pasquale picks the low card and has to carry the tragic news to his old pals better half..

She answers it, says “OK”, hangs up and is ready to get back to business.

They tell him to please be discreet, be gentle, don’t make a bad situation any worse. Pasquale replies “Discreet? I’m the most discreet person you’ll ever meet. Discretion is my middle name. Leave it to me!” So, he goes to the Guido’s condo and knocks on the door.

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Pasquale declares: “Your husband just lost $500 in a poker game….and is afraid to come home.”

Bluffing – An important part of the game

“Who was it?” Johnny asks. “Oh…just my husband” she says in a nonchalant way. “Oh, oh” says Johnny in a panic, “I better get the heck out of here now… where was he?” “RELAX” she says,” he’s on the other side of town playing poker with you”

DAVID AT THE SNACK BAR American Hustle Irving and Sydney run a successful con until the FBI busts them. They strike a deal to bring others down for their freedom but a wild FBI agent soon has everything spinning out of control. This movie is loosely based on ABSCAM, the FBI sting that netted many important by David Ramsey people including a number of politicians in the early 80’s. The cast is brilliant and the writing is witty but it’s the clothes and sets that steal the show as they capture the 80’s perfectly. “American Hustle” is more than your typical sting film - it’s a lot of fun to watch.

David’s Video Details Despicable Me 2

Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to stop a powerful new super criminal. At first he resists helping the good guys but he realizes he has stopped being evil since he adopted his three girls. Gru’s minions start disappearing and that maybe connected to the new super villain. The minions are the best and the funniest part of the film, just as they were in the first one. “Despicable Me 2” is funny animated action for all ages.

Prisoners

Saving Mr. Banks Walt Disney has been trying to get the film rights to “Mary Poppins” for 20 years. He has finally convinced the author, P. L. Travers, to come to Los Angeles and meet the writers before saying no again. Ms. Travers dislikes everything about Disney’s movies and if she didn’t need the money wouldn’t be there. Between arguing with the Sherman Brothers about the score and the writers about the script - no animation, she screams - she reflects on her childhood. The cast is amazing; you would swear that Walt himself is on the screen. “Saving Mr. Banks” is a wonderful Hollywood story that will see more than a few nominations this awards season.

When his daughter and her friend disappear after Thanksgiving dinner Keller is desperate to find them. The only suspect is released by the police for lack of evidence. Keller takes the law into his own hands hoping to find his young daughter before it’s too late. The only flaw in this near perfect film is its length - it’s just too long. “Prisoners” will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end while forcing you to ask “what would you do in the same situation?”

The Lone Ranger

A group of Texas Rangers are ambushed and left for dead. Tonto finds them and realizing that one is still alive, nurses him back to health. He advises the surviving Ranger to wear a mask while seeking the outlaws that ambushed them. It follows the original Long Ranger story with only a few changes but does add humor to the action. “The Long Ranger” could have been trimmed by thirty minutes but it does deliver the action you expect. David Ramsey is the President and co-founder of the Phoenix Film Critics Society and a member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association (The Critics Choice Awards). Watch his reviews on the CBS 5 Morning News every Friday between 5:30 and 6:30am and on ABC-15’s “Sonoran Living Live” every other Friday. Read more of his DVD reviews at WildAboutMovies.com. Contact him at David@TheSnackBar.net.

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After a full day of play, guests can relax and rejuvenate at the award-winning Hiapsi Spa or dine at one of seven restaurants, including fabulousFesta Buffet and the award winning PY Steakhouse a 2013 Wine Spectator award winner for excellence before testing their skills at the gaming tables or slot machines. With more than 1,300 of the newest state-of-the-art slot and video poker machines, bingo, table games including a variety of blackjack games and one

of the largest poker rooms in Arizona with live games and poker tournaments every day! Casino Del Sol Resort is the ultimate gaming destination in Arizona. For loyalists, the casino resort recently introduced its new Club Sol program, now with even more ways for guests to earn rewards. This new Club Sol program features a variety of levels of membership; Copper, Opal, Jade, Ruby and Onyx, guests can choose the level of their choice to earn benefits, rewards and discounts that can be redeemed at Casino Del Sol Resort, Sewailo Golf Club, Casino of the Sun and Del Sol Marketplace for gaming, dining, spa treatments, gift shop purchases, gas and golf! The excitement and entertainment is endless at Casino Del Sol Resort. If golf and gaming just aren’t enough, this New Year’s Eve - Casino Del Sol is hosting the biggest bash in Tucson.Ring in 2014 with dinner and a show, featuring Face to Face, the country’s preeminent Billy Joel and Elton John tribute show. The party continues with a night of music and dancing, with 80s and 90s tunes, party favors along with a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. Tickets for the event start at just $25. New Years’ Eve golf packages are just $599 for double occupancy. For more information about Casino Del Sol Resort and its amenities, visit www.casinodelsol.com or call 1-855-765-7829. To book tee times visit www.sewailogolfclub.com or call 520-838-6623

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contest page WINTER WONDERLAND GETAWAY SWEEPSTAKES Are you ready for some Wonderful Winter Fun in Arizona’s Majestic White Mountains? Well, if you answer is “You Bet” You have one more month to qualify for this fabulous Winter Wonderland Getaway Package.

Then add to that, Lift tickets at Sunrise Ski Resort for two people for one full day. There are also some additional surprises when you arrive and check in. You’ll have lots of fun on the slopes and plenty of indoor excitement too including; live entertainment in the Timbers Lounge featuring some of the top bands in Arizona along with some nationally known performers.

Here are the 5 runner up winners for December; Middy Ewert of Peoria, Tucson resident Lisa Martinez, plus Lisa Balas Krpata, J.A. Stevens and George Aramburo all from Phoenix. You will receive $25 gift cards to selected restaurants or department stores in the mail, but keep in mind – all of you are still eligible to win the Grand Prize Getaway. This Grand Prize Package includes; a 3 day 2 night stay in the spectacular White Mountains at Hon-Dah Resort Casino and Conference Center in Pinetop, Arizona. The winning entry will receive Breakfast and Dinner for two people for two days!

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There is also “Live” poker and poker tournaments to play in, plus blackjack and some of the loosest and newest slots around so that you can bring home a jackpot. The Grand prize winner along with 5 additional runner-up winners will be announced in the January issue. It’s easy to enter, just go to FACEBOOK and “Like” Arizona Player Magazine - or send a 3X5 card in an envelope with your name, address and phone number and favorite Casino and Casino game (Slots, Bingo, Poker, Blackjack, keno or you name it to; Arizona Player – Winter Wonderland Contest PO Box 33393 - Phoenix, AZ 85067

ASTROLOGY, Bingo & Casino directory Sagittarius Nov 23 to Dec 21

Pisces Feb 20 to Mar 20

Gemini May 22 to June 21

Virgo Aug 24 to Sept 23

Capricorn Dec 22 to Jan 20

Cancer June 22 to July 22

Aquarius Jan 21 to Feb 19

Taurus April 21 to May 21

Scorpio Oct 24 to Nov 22

Dec 10–16 Dec 17–23 Dec 24–31 Jan 1–7 Dec 10–16 Dec 17–23 Dec 24–31 Jan 1–7 Dec 10–16 Dec 17–23 Dec 24–31 Jan 1–7

Good news this week Late play pays well Exciting fun trip Good friend has great idea Start slow, finish quick Small wins are nice too You made correct choice Trust is a must Cards are the answer Take friends advice Best is yet to come Take pal with on trip

Phoenix Metro Bingo Games

Casino Arizona 101 & McKellips Daily: 7pm (early birds: 6:30pm) Sat & Sun Matinee: 1pm (early birds: 6:30pm) Fri & Sat: Midnight - L8 Nite Games! Bingo, Music, Lights, Dancing & FUN Fort McDowell Casino Fountain Hills Area Mon,Wed,Thu,Fri: 9am,12:30pm, 6:30pm Tue: 12:30pm, 6:30pm Sat. Sun: 6:45& 9am,12:30 & 6:30pm, Fri & Sat: Midnight 3rd Sat of each month at Midnight "Lunar Bingo"

Dec 10–16 Dec 17–23 Dec 24–31 Jan 1–7

Aries Mar 21 to April 20

Dec 10–16 Dec 17–23 Dec 24–31 Jan 1–7 Dec 10–16 Dec 17–23 Dec 24–31 Jan 1–7

Great attitude pays off In the nick of time First thought was right You’ll make right choice

Huge win soon! Short fun trip Family fun & profit Big things on the horizon

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino 15406 Maricopa Rd Wed-Sun: 11:30am, 2:30, 3:30 & 6:30pm Lone Butte Casino SanTan Loop202 & Kyrene Daily: Noon & 6:30pm "B.A.D. Bingo" (Bingo After Dark) Fri & Sat: 11:30pm Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino 51st Ave. 10mi. S of I-10 Daily: 12:30 & 6:30pm "Bingo Eclipse" 2nd & 4th Sat 11pm

CASINO DIRECTORY a

1. Apache Gold Hotel Resort Casino • (Globe) San Carlos Apache Tribe–slots bingo & blackjack & Entertainment (800) 272-2438 2. BlueWater Resort Casino • (Parker) Colorado River Indian Tribe–slots bingo blackjack poker & Entertainment (888) 243-3360 3. Bucky’s Casino • (Prescott) Yavapai–Prescott Indian Tribe–slots, poker & blackjack (800) 756-8744 3a. Yavapai Casino & Gaming Center • (Prescott) Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe–slots & Entertainment (800) 756-8744 30 ARIZONA PLAYER December 2013

Strange weekend Safe but sure bet Good time & nice win Tough times ending

Dec 10–16 Dec 17–23 Dec 24–31 Jan 1–7 Dec 10–16 Dec 17–23 Dec 24–31 Jan 1–7

Always think positive Repair old friendship Rip roaring win soon Smiles for you all week

Thrills are on the way Strange play really pays Hard works pays dividend Old friend returns

Leo July 23 to Aug 23

Dec 10–16 Dec 17–23 Dec 24–31 Jan 1–7

Go with sure thing Really fun trip soon The fun is just starting Take advice given

Statewide Bingo Games

Apache Gold Casino • Globe 5mi E of Globe on Hwy 70 Wed, Thu, & Sun: Noon; Fri & Sat: 7pm Bingo Blowout! 1st Mon: 7pm BlueWater Casino • Parker 11300 Resort Dr Sun 1:30pm, Mon-Thu 6:30pm Special Sessions:Birthday Bingo Call for Details Casino Del Sol • Tucson 5655 W. Valencia Mini Sessions: 11:30am & 1:30pm Matinee: 2:15pm Eves: 7:15pm

4. Casino Arizona Talking Stick Resort • (Scottsdale) Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community–slots poker blackjack Keno & Entertainment (480) 850-7777 5. Casino Arizona @ 101 & McKellips • (Scottsdale) Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community–slots bingo blackjack Keno & Entertainment (480) 850-7777 6. Casino Del Sol Resort • (Tucson) Pascua Yaqui Tribe–slots bingo poker blackjack & Entertainment (800) 344-9435 7. Casino of the Sun • (Tucson) Pascua Yaqui Tribe–slots (520) 883-1700 8. Cliff Castle Casino Hotel • (Camp Verde) Yavapai-Apache Nation–slots blackjack poker & Entertainment (800) 381-7568 9. Cocopah Casino • (Yuma) Cocopah Tribe–slots bingo blackjack & Entertainment (800) 237-5687 10. Desert Diamond Casino Hotel• (Tucson) Tohono O’Odham Nation–Old Nogales Hwy slots keno bingo poker & Entertainment (520) 294-7777 10a. Desert Diamond - I-19 • (south of Tucson) slots blackjack & Entertainment (520) 294-7777 11. Fort McDowell Casino • (Fountain Hills) Fort McDowell-Yavapai Nation–slots keno bingo poker blackjack & Entertainment (480) 837-1424 12. Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino • (Chandler) Gila River Indian Community–slots keno blackjack poker & Entertainment (800) 946-4452

Dec 10–16 Dec 17–23 Dec 24–31 Jan 1–7

Correct move pays off Idea is a good choice Exciting week ahead Stick to your convictions

Libra Sept 24 to Oct 23

Dec 10–16 Dec 17–23 Dec 24–31 Jan 1–7 Dec 10–16 Dec 17–23 Dec 24–31 Jan 1–7

Lucky, lucky week Terrific family fun Call from the past Make that resolution

Only change is constant Play your numbers Happy days ahead Believe in yourself

Cocopah Casino•Yuma 15136 South Ave B Somerton Daily: 1 & 6pm Desert Diamond • Tucson 7350 S Nogales Hwy Daily: 1:30 & 7:15pm Mazatzal Casino• Payson Hwy 87 at mile post 251 Mon-Thu: Noon Tue & Thu: 6:30pm 1st Thu & 3rd Tue: 6:30pm Double Payouts all night! Paradise Casino • Yuma 450 Quechan Dr. Daily: 1:30 & 6pm

13. Gila River Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino • (Laveen) Gila River Indian Community–slots bingo blackjack poker & Entertainment (800) 946-4452 14. Gila River Lone Butte Casino • (Chandler) Gila River Indian Community–slots bingo blackjack & Entertainment (800) 946-4452 15. Golden Ha’ San Casino • (Why) Tohono O’Odham Nation–Slots 16. Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino (Maricopa) Ak-Chin Indian Community - slots keno poker bingo blackjack & Entertainment (480) 802-5000 17. Hon-Dah Resort-Casino • (Pinetop) White Mountain Apache Tribe - slots blackjack poker & Entertainment (800) 929-8744 18. Mazatzal Hotel Casino • (Payson) Tonto Apache Tribe - slots bingo poker blackjack & Entertainment (800) 777-7529 19. Paradise Casino • (Yuma) Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe - slots bingo.& Live Entertainment (888) 777-4946 19a Quechan Casino Resort • (Winterhaven, CA) Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe - slots table games poker & Entertainment 20. Spirit Mountain Casino • (Bullhead City) Fort Mohave Indian Tribe–slots (888) 837-4030 21. Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort • (Flagstaff) Navajo Nation - Slots, Table Games, Poker, Keno & Entertainment