Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - December 2018 - 10:12

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Contents IN EVERY ISSUE 04 EDITOR’S NOTE 06 PLAYERS TALK 10 NEW SLOTS

16 TABLE GAMES 20 FEATURE STORY 24 LAUGHLIN, NEVADA 26 TRAVEL 28 GAMING NEWS 34 SAMI’S SMACKDOWN 36 FUN & GAMES 38 CASINO DIRECTORY

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WINNING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER AT COCOPAH CASINO & RESORT IN SOMERTON, AZ

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Everi’s new slot about the classic 70s TV show lets players win big and relive their favorite moments.

Don’t miss the opportunity to drive away in a 2019 Ford Mustang at your favorite Laughlin Casino.

Legendary Buffet 66 rebuilds from the ground up for all-encompassing, all-you-can-eat dining experience.

THE BRADY BUNCH AT DESERT DIAMOND CASINO

CAR GIVEAWAY AT THE GOLDEN NUGGET

ROUTE 66 CASINO HOTEL BUFFET MAKEOVER

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EDITOR’S NOTE

COCOPAH CASINO

Your Authority On Everything Gaming

Fun Is Just Around The Corner

VOLUME 10 • ISSUE 12 MANAGING DIRECTOR & VIDEO POKER GURU Elizabeth Torma liz@azgamingguide.com

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y team and I always love visiting Cocopah Casino & Resort in Somerton, Arizona just outside Yuma. The casino staff is friendly and welcoming and you’ll always find a brand new slot or a favorite classic ready for you to play.

Now that they’ve opened a non-smoking slot room, I’m going to be planning more trips to Cocopah Casino & Resort. I like the selection of games available in the room, and the space is big enough so guests don’t feel like they’ve been stuffed in a closet!

During my last trip to Cocopah Casino Resort, I walked in with several hundred dollars as my bankroll and walked out way ahead after playing Video Keno, Video Poker, the original Cleopatra by IGT, Chili Gold by ITS and a fifth game I won’t mention by name as it nearly decimated my win. I had a lot of fun and I can’t wait to go back! Make sure to visit Cocopah Casino & Resort and you just might bump into me!

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Alexandra

Alexandra Lang Editor-in-Chief editor@azgamingguide.com

CELEBRATING

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PLAYERS TALK Q: I know in other articles you have stated Video Poker uses a random number generator. But what I would like to know is how the numbers are drawn for Video Keno. Also, we know the odds for a Royal Flush are [approximately] 40,000 to one but what are the odds for a six out of six or a seven out of seven on Video Keno. It seems like the number I need to make a six always comes up as the first number on my next hand!

Ken Menez, Maricopa, Arizona A: Ken, thanks for your great question! Any Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM) in any casino will use a random number generator to determine outcomes. This is true for Slot Machines, Video Poker, Video Keno, Electronic Blackjack, Electronic Roulette, etc. The way this occurs is the same regardless of the game or manufacturer. The internal operating system of the EGM has an algorithm which can return a random number when prompted.

A random number is selected the instant a player presses a bet button on the EGM. Depending on the game, one or more random numbers may be selected. A Slot Machine with five reels will require five random numbers. A Video Keno game requires twenty random numbers as twenty “balls” are drawn from a selection of eighty numbers (1-80). Caveman Keno will require 23 random numbers as that game uses twenty standard balls and three special balls indicated after the first twenty have been displayed.

Video Keno is a great game. In our opinion Video Keno is a good casino game to play because a player can easily figure out what the return to player percentage and the house hold percentage is on the game by looking at the pay table in the help screen. Our team really liked hearing you appear to enjoy playing six and seven spot Video Keno. The wins are frequent, for a keno game, and substantial. Members of our team have gotten much enjoyment and a substantial boost to their bankrolls in hitting seven out of seven spots for a 1 to 7,000 payoff! Show me a slot machine where wagering one quarter will pay the player $1,750 for hitting a seven out of seven! And, the player also knows the exact house hold through some simple math!

To help you in your Video Keno quest, we’d like to give you the return tables (see page 8) with the common pay tables at the casinos and the odds of hitting each combination for six spot and seven spot Video Keno. What is noticeable is the odds of hitting seven out of seven are essentially the odds of hitting a royal flush in Video Poker! About 1 in 41,000! The odds for a Royal Flush in Video Poker fluctuate slightly depending on the particular game played and your skill with optimal strategy.

But the payout on a seven out of seven is 1 to 7,000! With Video Poker, the Royal Flush pays only 1 to 800 and then only with

max bet (usually 5 credits) for a total win of 4,000 credits!

The first table depicts the highest return to player pay tables for six and seven spot Video Keno games we are aware of that are available to players in casinos. Note the Win column listing the win associated with hitting each number of spots. The Odds column presents a number to be read as “1 in (the number listed)” always. For example, hitting a win of 22 for a five out of seven, the Odds column lists the number 111.76 in the first table.

The odds are 1 in 111.76 for that outcome.

The second table lists all the common pay tables available to players for a Six spot Video Keno game in casinos. When playing Video Keno, always look at the available pay table and compare it against our chart so you’ll know the house hold you are playing against. Take time to look at multiple Video Keno games across the casino floor. Don’t assume they all have the same pay table! Also, don’t assume one card Video Keno, four card Video Keno, and Multi-Card Video Keno even on the same machine at your favorite casino will have the same pay table!

Our team routinely finds a variety of Video Keno pay tables available on the same game and across games on the casino floor. In addition, you’ll obviously find the better pay tables (lower house hold) on higher denomination machines.

If you play Video Keno often and intend on playing it for the rest of your lifetime (i.e. over time or the mathematical long run) always take the time to find and play the lowest house hold pay table!

The third table lists all the common pay tables available to players for a Seven spot Video Keno game in casinos.

As far as your last comment about the number you needed being the first number drawn on the next game, all we can reply to you is that we know how you feel. Experiencing those events ourselves has not been fun over the years. But, our human brains crave order and an explanation to all random events.

Unfortunately, in the case of Video Keno (Video Poker, Slot Machines, and all other casino games), a mathematically random event is truly random!

To shed light on the condition of needing to have reasons behind random events, let’s look at rats. Specifically, two sets of rats (well, more than two sets as this experiment has been repeated many times to verify the results, but you get the point!).

The first set was given a lever to press. Once pressed, a food pellet was released. The rats in this first group happily pressed (Continued on page 8)

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PLAYERS TALK (Continued from page 6)

the lever, each time receiving their food pellet. One day, the researchers removed the food pellet reward. Very quickly, all the rats in the first group stopped pressing the lever, permanently.

The second set of rats was given a lever to press. Once pressed, randomly several food pellets were released. Sometimes none, sometimes one, sometimes two, etc. I hope this doesn’t sound too familiar? The rats in this second group pressed the levers

Six Spots 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Win 0 0 0 3 4 75 1,660

Odds 6.00 2.75 3.24 7.70 35.04 323.04 7,752.84

Total Return To Player % Total House Hold %

continually to, randomly, receive the reward of one or more food pellets or none at all (do you know where this is going?)

One day, the researchers removed the food pellet reward completely, as with the first group of rats. Unfortunately, the rats in this second group continued pressing the lever, sometimes thousands of times per day!

This experiment makes a strong statement about random behavior and how powerful an influence it can be for the reward center of the brain! $

Return % 0.00 0.00 0.00 38.95 11.42 23.22 21.41

Seven Spots 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Win 0 0 0 1 2 22 422 7,000

Odds 8.23 3.17 3.06 5.71 19.16 111.76 1,365.98 40,979.31

95.00 5.00

Return % 0.00 0.00 0.00 17.50 10.44 19.00 30.89 17.08 94.91 5.09

Six Spots 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total Return To Player % Total House Hold %

Win 0 0 0 3 4 75 1,660

Return % 0.00 0.00 0.00 38.95 11.42 23.22 21.41 95.00 5.00

Win 0 0 0 3 4 70 1,660

Return % 0.00 0.00 0.00 38.95 11.42 21.67 21.41 93.45 6.55

Win 0 0 0 3 4 68 1,500

Return % 0.00 0.00 0.00 38.95 11.42 21.05 19.35 90.77 9.23

Win 0 0 0 3 4 55 1,600

Return % 0.00 0.00 0.00 38.95 11.42 17.03 20.64 88.04 11.96

Win 0 0 0 2 4 92 1,500

Return % 0.00 0.00 0.00 25.96 11.42 28.48 19.35 85.21 14.79

Seven Spots 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total Return To Player % Total House Hold %

Win 0 0 0 1 2 22 422 7,000

Return % 0.00 0.00 0.00 17.50 10.44 19.00 30.89 17.08 94.91 5.09

Win 0 0 0 1 2 21 400 7,000

Return % 0.00 0.00 0.00 17.50 10.44 18.14 29.28 17.08 92.44 7.56

Win 0 0 0 1 2 20 390 7,000

Return % 0.00 0.00 0.00 17.50 10.44 17.28 28.55 17.08 90.85 9.15

Win 0 0 0 1 2 21 335 7,000

Return % 0.00 0.00 0.00 17.50 10.44 18.14 24.52 17.08 87.68 12.32

Win 0 0 0 1 2 15 348 7,760

Return % 0.00 0.00 0.00 17.50 10.44 12.96 25.48 18.94 85.32 14.68

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NEW SLOTS

The Brady Bunch Now At Desert Diamond Casino Tucson

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rooving for the ‘70s? Desert Diamond Casino Tucson is bringing back America’s favorite blended family with The Brady Bunch from slot manufacturer Everi.

For the first time in Arizona, players will be able to interact with Mike, Carol, and all six kids for a chance to win big. Featuring seven Very Brady Bonuses—including the Alice Respin, the Peter Respin, and the TV Pick Bonus, The Brady Bunch game incorporates fan-favorite scenes from the original show. Relive the famous football incident during Marcia! Marcia! Marcia! and take a trip to Hawaii during the Hawaii Pick Bonus feature. You’ll feel like a part of the family when you play The Brady Bunch at Desert Diamond Casino Tucson!

For more information on the latest slots, visit DDCAZ.com, call 1.866.DDC.WINS (1.866.332.9461), or follow on Facebook (/ddcaz), Twitter (@DiamondCasinos), and Instagram (@DiamondCasinos). $

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NEW SLOTS

Alfred Hitchcock Presents Now At Talking Stick Resort

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alking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona just installed a ton of great new slots! Our personal favorite, the one we are looking forward to the most is IGT’s Alfred Hitchcock Presents. The game will take players on a thrilling adventure. Inspired by the popular Hitchcock films Psycho, Vertigo, and The Birds, this 4x5 reel, 40-payline game will keep players engaged with its frequent base game features. Free games are triggered when two bonus symbols land on reels one and three and either the Psycho, Vertigo, or The Birds theme symbol appears on reel five. The Director’s Cut Wheel Bonus is triggered randomly during the base game and can award credits, bonuses, or Hitchcock’s Jackpot.

But wait! There’s more! Also available for play this month are more new games from IGT including: Fortune Gong Phoenix and Fortune Gong Dragon, Temple of Fire, Pyramid Progressives, Triple Double Diamond and Legend of the 3x 2x Phoenix Progressive Free Games. By Aristocrat, new games include: Money Surge and Diamond Prize, Wonder Four Boost featuring Buffalo, Whales of Cash, Rhino Charge, and Wild Ameri’coins. And from Scientific Games, patrons can play Lord of the Rings—Rule Them All and Goldfinger. $

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NEW SLOTS

Coming Soon

Black Diamond Platinum

By Everi

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n extension of Everi’s classic Black Diamond brand, Black Diamond Platinum is one of Everi’s most popular themes. The three-reel mechanical wheel game features a platinum spins bonus that awards three free spins for a chance at bigger progressive prizes with up to 30 spins.

Black Diamond Platinum is available on Everi’s Skyline top box which combines the traditional look and feel of the Player Classic cabinet with a vintage-inspired bezel for a thrilling reinvention of the classic mechanical cabinet. Skyline’s unique lighting surrounding the vertically placed 24-inch LCD display illuminates the casino floor, drawing in players with its powerful colors and exciting them with each win.

For more information about Black Diamond Platinum and other exciting games, visit Everi.com. $

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TABLE GAMES

By Al Moe

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED...

Why Casino Dealers Have Split Personalities?

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think a lot of players like table games because they get to talk to the dealer. Well, that and the group-think comradery among the players to beat the dealer. Of course, that’s why dealers go a little cuckoo at work. They really want to be nice, but they deal with demanding bosses, hundreds of rules, and players who praise and tip them one minute and curse them the next.

That kind of behavior is going to turn the screws on even the heartiest card-pitching soul. I know, you didn’t think dealers had souls, but they do. And, they wind up with a split personality trying to keep their bosses and the players happy at the same time, which is impossible.

So, if you’ve ever noticed a bead of sweat on your dealer’s brow, it’s there because they are constantly juggling. And, it’s not three soft tennis balls they’ve got in the air. It’s a bowling ball, an egg, and a chainsaw coming at them backwards. But hey, it’s a living.

Follow The Rules Dealers have a bunch of rules to follow when working. Unfortunately, the rules change, depending on which game they are on, what side-bet is available, and which boss is watching.

Some supervisors want more hands dealt and less talk, some bosses want more conversation from their dealers, and some want dealers to stop calling out every action like making change and handing-in player cards.

Still, dealers must follow the rules and they don’t make them up. When they ask you to do something a specific way, it’s almost always because they have been told to make sure you do.

So, unless they ask you to do something silly like go home and watch Gilligan’s Island, wash the garage or paint the dog, trust me, they are trying to help.

aren’t to be trusted. But don’t touch your bets after you get your cards. That’s a no-no.

And when you cut the decks for a new shoe, cut at least one deck from the end, unless they say you must cut at least a deck and a half.

Finally, keep in mind that the dealers are programmed, I mean, taught, not to allow players to touch the cards when they play.

Except on the poker games, then you can touch your cards, but just with one hand. Oh, on Pai Gow you can use both hands because those seven cards are hard to hold with one hand. Plus, you’ve got to make two playable hands. So go ahead and use both hands. Clear enough? $

The dealer isn’t being a jerk when they move your double-down bet to their right-side of your original wager. They have to. The original bet stays on the dealer’s left. Always.

It’s the same thing when they make you put your cash, chips, or your ID on the table and refuse to take it from your hand. The bosses don’t want anything passed hand-to-hand. Not that you

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Writer Al Moe has worked in the casino industry for many years.

He has lived and worked in Las Vegas, Reno, and Lake Tahoe. He also attended the University of Nevada, Reno. He is an avid writer and blogger. His book, “Vegas and the Mob," is available online at Amazon.com. He is also the proud father of four beautiful girls.

TABLE GAMES

By TJ Jorgensen

BETTING SYSTEMS Don’t Fall For Tall Tales!

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receive a lot of e-mail about "Betting Systems." Plain and simple there has never been a betting system devised that can mathematically overcome the house advantage on any casino game. In fact, they can't even make a dent in it. The bottom line is that dice and roulette have no memory. Each toss of the dice and every spin of the roulette wheel is independent of all past events. Just because you see black come up on the roulette wheel six times in a row does not make red any more likely to come up on the next spin, the odds are always the same. The longer you play, the closer you will get to the expected outcome for that particular game, a loss.

The biggest gambling myth is that an event that has not occurred recently is overdue and thus is more likely to come up.

This is the basis for most of the betting and playing systems that you see other magazines and, unfortunately, all over the internet making wild claims. For example, one roulette system says that if you see red come up three times in a row that you should load up on black for the upcoming spin. The problem is that the previous three spins have nothing to do with the upcoming spin, it is completely independent and the probability of red or black remains the same.

The system that I get asked about the most is the Martindale System. This is a system where the player doubles their bet after losing. For example, if you bet $1 and lose your next bet is $2, if you lose that your next bet is $4, if you lose that $8, if you lose that bet $16, and so on. The idea behind this system is that by doubling your bet after a loss you would win enough to cover all past losses plus a unit. The problem with this system is that it is easier than you think to lose a lot of bets in a row and quickly run out of betting money or reach the table max bet.

Other gambling magazines and the internet are full of people selling betting systems with the promise of huge wins over the casino at games of chance. These salesmen are the modern-day equivalent of the old wonder tonic salesman out of the old west.

You should never spend one penny on a gambling system. Every time one has been put to the test in a computer simulation it has failed and failed miserably. They always show the same ratio of losses to money as flat betting. Gambling systems have been around as long as gambling has existed and not one has ever been proven to work.

If you want to have an edge over the casino you can do it by learning to count cards in the game of blackjack. It takes a lot of work to master but it is mathematically proven to overcome the casino edge. By assigning a plus value to smaller cards and a minus value to the tens and aces it gives you the composition of the remaining cards to be played, you know if there is a surplus of tens or a surplus of small cards yet to be dealt. With this information you know if you or the house has the advantage on the upcoming hand and you select your bet size accordingly.

Additionally, there are 43 changes in playing strategy over basic strategy. This gives you a more accurate way to play the hands.

By playing this way instead of the casino having a 0.57% advantage over the basic strategy player, you have a long-term advantage of about 1.5%. You must play perfectly in order to have this long-term advantage and it takes practice but in the long run it is worth it. $ 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: TJ21PRO@GMail.com.

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COVER STORY

2018 is winding down, but Cocopah Casino & Resort is ramping up! There are many new exciting changes coming to the best casino in Yuma that we cannot wait to share them with you. The latest addition to Cocopah Casino is the nonsmoking section which features some of your favorite machines, all in a clean, smoke-free environment. In addition to the new smoke-free area, Cocopah Casino boasts over 500 of your favorite video and reel slot machines. They have single, multi-denominational & multi-game Video Poker and Keno. Try your luck on some of the most popular games around like Wheel of Fortune, Ultra Stack Feature Panda, Africa and Butterfly, as well as Aztec Spirit, Super Star Poker and many more.

Over $150,000 is given away daily at Cocopah on some of the most generous slots anywhere, but if you’d really like to experience all Cocopah has to offer, their Rewards Club is free to join and has some amazing perks and benefits. You could receive $100 in Rewards Play just for

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signing up. The Club offers four card levels, each with unique rewards and incentives for guests to play with their card. As you earn points, you work your way up to the Plus level, which includes great benefits including discounts on retail items and restaurants.

Cocopah Casino & Resort values, respects and salutes our veterans and active military, which is why they are proud to offer the Patriot Card. The Patriot Card includes all the benefits of the Plus level and has a unique look to distinguish the men and women who have served our country. Rewards Club members receive exclusive offers, rewards and promotions each month, but in addition to that, Cocopah offers Prime Time Rewards every Thursday. Guests 55 years or better will be able play for food credit and participate in drawings.

Cocopah Casino isn’t just about slots, they also offer Table Master Fusion virtual 3-Card Poker and of course Blackjack—with limits up to $200 per wager. They are also the exclusive home of Planet Bingo, the future of Bingo technology. Planet Bingo’s electronics have changed the way we play Bingo and is exciting, fun, and most of all—easy! You can even play as many paper cards as you want as well while letting the electronics play for you. All you have to do is sit back, relax and yell “BINGO!” Voted the best place in Yuma to play Bingo for ten consecutive years, Bingo is called seven days a week with matinee sessions available on select days. Now, you can skip the lines by putting credits on your account to purchase games through Buy-on-theFly right from your handheld unit and with Bonanza Trades, you can trade a card you don’t like for two new cards for just a dollar! Join the game at any time with GemHunt where you can play up to 36 cards a game and 20 games per hour with progressive bonus jackpots in all games. Other progressive jackpots are offered through QuickPlay which has a variety of game themes

packed with exciting Bingo action and multiple ways with a chance to win up to $8,000 per game!

In addition to Planet Bingo, Cocopah Casino & Resort exclusively offers Planet Poker and Planet Keno. These amazing additions to your Bingo experience allow you to play the hottest Poker and Keno games from your Planet Bingo unit. You can buy in or cash out whenever you’d like. Play Keno and Poker at the same time as your Bingo game, on the same screen, so you’ll never miss a Bingo! Last but not least, is VIPick’em our favorite electronic pick game. Play with paper, electronics or both. You can save your favorite numbers to your account to save time.

For the foodies out there, the Artisan Restaurant offers a variety of American and Southwestern entrees. The Artisan Restaurant serves an a la carte menu daily. The breakfast buffet is served every morning for only $10.99 per person. The Artisan at Cocopah now features Seafood Fridays along with a long standing favorite, Prime Rib Saturdays for only $23.99, available from 5 to 9pm.

Sit back and enjoy drinks and entertainment at the Sunset Lounge or Rivers Edge Bar, both featuring a bar menu with lighter fare. The Sunset Lounge offers a comfortable retreat as you wind down from your hectic day. For a lively atmosphere, stop by the River’s Edge Bar located right in the heart of the casino. continued on page 22

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Catch the game on one of the 8 large screen TVs or just kick back and play at the bar on one of the bar-top multi-game machines. The River’s Edge features a wide selection of specialty drinks, wines and draft beer. And on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, you won’t want to miss their bar specials.

If you’re looking for a getaway, The Cocopah Resort and Conference Center is the perfect place for a few days of fun and relaxation. Accommodations are quiet and comfortable, with a modern Southwestern twist.

The resort features a heated pool and Jacuzzi with a comfortable deck for lounging. If you are looking for the perfect space, there are full banquet and meeting areas for your next conference, gathering or party.

Within walking distance of Cocopah Casino is the Wild River Family Entertainment Center, the first of its kind in the Somerton/Yuma areas. This state of the art facility features 24 lanes of bowling, laser tag, a bar with fire pit and a large arcade room.

Grab your clubs and head to the golf course. Cocopah boasts 2 golf courses—the Cocopah Bend RV & Golf Resort and the 9-

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hole “best kept secret,” Rio Colorado Golf Course. RVers can enjoy dry camping adjacent to the casino with over 100 spaces in addition to the Cocopah RV Resort, which features over 800 spaces.

So how can you stay tuned to all these new changes? Why not use their newly designed, user friendly website? Get all the information you need on all things Cocopah Casino.

Good things are happening at Cocopah Casino & Resort! Cocopah is rewarding its Club members with exciting promotions, and other offers. If you are not a member, visit the Club on your next visit to unlock all that Cocopah has to offer.

With all these changes, the only thing you will recognize is the friendly staff, top-notch customer service and a safe, clean environment where you can relax and enjoy yourself.

If you are near Yuma, “Cocopah Is Just Around The Corner.”

Exit I-8 at 16th Street—go west to Avenue B then south on Highway 95, or set your smartphone’s navigation to Cocopah Casino & Resort located at 15318 S. Ave. B in Somerton, Arizona. For more information, visit CocopahResort.com. $

LAUGHLIN, NEVADA

By Elizabeth Schueren

GOLDEN NUGGET LAUGHLIN Win A 2019 Ford Mustang!

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olden Nugget Laughlin is kicking off the New Year by giving away a 2019 Ford Mustang in their New Year, New Car Giveaway.

Earning entries into Golden Nugget Laughlin’s New Year, New Car Giveaway is easy. All you have to do is play your favorite slots or table games with your 24K Select Club Card, from December 21, 2018 to January 1, 2019 for your chance at a spot in their New Year, New Car finale.

Golden Nugget Laughlin will be giving ten lucky players a spot in their New Year, New Car Finale on January 1, 2019. All finalists are winners in Golden Nugget Laughlin’s New Year, New Car finale. One finalist will win a brand new 2019 Ford Mustang while the other nine finalists will receive $500 in free slot play.

Before the finale, Golden Nugget Laughlin will be giving a few lucky players a spot in the finale during their preliminary drawings. These preliminary drawings will take place at 7pm, 9pm, and 11pm on December 31, 2018. The remaining finale spots will be given away at 10am on January 1, 2019 in their finale drawing, right before the New Year, New Car Finale.

For more information about Golden Nugget Laughlin’s upcoming promotions or to book a stay at Golden Nugget Laughlin, visit GoldenNuggetLaughlin.com or call 1.800.237.1739. $

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TRAVEL

Route 66 Casino Hotel & RV Resort

ROUTE 66 CASINO HOTEL The All-New Buffet 66 “Fresh Market!”

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ong regarded as the best buffet in New Mexico, the legendary Buffet 66 has been rebuilt from the ground up to create an all-encompassing, all-you-can-eat dining experience. Route 66 Casino Hotel remains the home of New Mexico’s best buffet.

Created by an award-winning design team inspired by exhaustive research of the best buffet facilities in the country, the AllNew Buffet 66 features a décor reminiscent of an outdoor plaza with a meandering walkway through an incredible selection of culinary delights including an Asian station featuring a Mongolian Grill, the Bakery serves fresh bread and pastries baked daily on-site, American Classics, Latin Street and Fresh Market with locally sourced, organic meats, fruits and vegetables.

The All-New Buffet 66 “Fresh Market” takes the New Mexico buffet experience to a level never before offered anywhere in the Land of Enchantment. The level of detail showcased around the interior décor is eye-popping. A distinctive array of colors and treatments provide an exciting, colorful look and feel that compares favorably with some of the world-renowned buffets you’ll find on the Las Vegas Strip.

Most importantly, the award-winning food & beverage team at Route 66 Casino Hotel has embraced the opportunity to create all-new specialty menus in each area of the restaurant. Exhibition cooking and food prep areas are featured throughout. Fresh baked bread and pastries, locally sourced meats, fruits and vegetables are served whenever possible. More than 200 items are prepared each and every day to provide an incredible variety of choices, for even the most discriminating diner.

Considering the quality and service featured at Buffet 66 the value is absolutely incredible. On Mondays and Tuesdays, guests with a Turbo Rewards card may take advantage of a 2 for 1 offer for just $12.99. On Thursdays, cardholders 50 or older can enjoy lunch for just $5 and on Saturdays, a Military Lunch is served for just $5 for those with a military I.D. The new buffet also features the Specialty Nights that have been a staple of the Route 66 guest offerings for the past several years. Thursday is Crab Boil Night, Friday is Asian Seafood Night, Saturday is Steak and Lobster Night and the popular Matanza menu is back every Sunday from 10am to 3pm.

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The All-New Buffet 66 “Fresh Market” is unlike any other casino buffet in the southwest. It truly sets an entirely new standard for what is typically the most visited restaurant offering in the casino industry.

Members of the Route 66 Casino Hotel Turbo Rewards program may be entitled to discounts based on their card level. To learn more, visit the Turbo Rewards Players Club located in the casino. The best gaming, dining, and entertainment awaits you at Route 66 Casino Hotel and RV Resort. The property is located just 15 minutes west of Albuquerque, New Mexico, on historic Route 66. To get all the latest Route 66 Casino Hotel news and announcements, visit them at RT66Casino.com. RV reservations can be made by visiting RT66RVResort.com or by calling 1.505.352.8000. $

GAMING NEWS

Jackpot Arizona Premieres On New Year’s Eve Only At Bucky’s & Yavapai Casinos In Prescott

Fort McDowell Casino In Fountain Hills Hosts Exclusive New Year’s Eve Celebration On December 31st

Here’s what Bucky’s & Yavapai Casinos in Prescott, Arizona have to say about their exclusive Jackpot Arizona promotion beginning with the new year!

Boogie Wonderland promises to be a Super 70s New Year’s Eve in the We-Ko-Pa Resort Ballroom!

“Something Big is almost here and we are pleased to announce that Jackpot Arizona will premiere on New Year’s Eve, only at Bucky’s & Yavapai Casinos! Jackpot Arizona’s Bonuses Beyond Belief can only be found here in Prescott, Arizona. Bonus events can happen 24/7 and to any carded player at any time at both casinos. Mark your calendars now to spend New Year’s Eve with us and be the first to play for Life Changing Bonuses. More information will come through December so stay tuned on Jackpot Arizona’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to be the first to hear. Jackpot Arizona’s Premiere, from 2pm–1am on New Year’s Eve, will give you a sneak preview of the bonuses to come. Not to mention, the annual New Year’s Eve Cash Bash where every Gold Rush Club Member receives a free entry into the $500 drawings taking place after the countdown to 2019. Plus a grand fireworks show at Bucky’s at 9pm and live entertainment at both casinos. The High Rollers will rock Bucky’s third floor and Funk Frequency will bring the boogie to Yavapai Cantina after the fireworks, through 1am. In addition to your chance at mystery bonuses paid out all night long during the Jackpot Arizona Premiere and the five $500 Cash Bash winners, you have an additional chance at cash and Bonus Play when you swipe your players card at the kiosk. With this many chances to win the only place to be this New Year’s Eve is Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos!”

Visit the Gold Rush Club at either casino for more details.

More info about Bucky’s & Yavapai Casinos can be found at BuckysCasino.com or by calling 1.800.756.8744. $

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Put on your dancing shoes and disco threads because Fort McDowell Casino is feeling groovy! Boogie into 2019 with Funky Hippeez featuring Disco Diva from 9pm-2am. The party will continue all day and night with hot seats, entertainment, drawings, party favors and more.

The drawing schedule is as follows. 7–9pm: 18 winners will take home $218 in cash. 2:18–8:18pm: 4 winners every hour and $218 in Free Play. 9:18pm–12:18am: Win $218 in Cash and multiply it by 2X, 3X, 4X, or 5X. 1:18am: Grand Prize Drawing—4 lucky winners will take home $2,018 in cash. Plus, from 9pm–2am: PowerDrive Live in the Lucky 7 Saloon.

New Year’s Eve High Stakes Bingo in the Fort McDowell Casino Bingo Hall is offering more than $100,000 in Cash and prizes up for grabs! The first pack is only $30 and additional packs are just $10 (3 for 1) for the 35 game Bingo session.

Plus receive up to $25 in free Bingo play with your New Year’s Eve Reservation when you call 1.480.789.4380 to RSVP. Plus, Fort McDowell Casino will have New Year’s Eve Hot Seats! A total of 9 hours of Hot Seats on December 31, 2018 from 12:19pm to 9:19pm! Can you dig it? Hot seat winners will be chosen every hour to celebrate a far out 2019.

Seating is limited for the event in the We-Ko-Pa Resort Ballroom, so please call 1.480.789.4691 to RSVP. Visit the Fortune Club for more details. Additional information about Fort McDowell Casino is available at FortMcDowellCasino.com or by calling 1.800.THE.FORT (1.800.843.3678). $

GAMING NEWS

Casino Del Sol Constructs Gigantic 11ft. Coco-themed Gingerbread House Made Entirely From Scratch

National Congress Of American Indians Youth Commission Hosts Annual Youth Leadership Awards

Casino Del Sol, the Sol of Tucson, is in construction mode lately, and it’s not just for their new hotel. Casino Del Sol’s Executive Chef Ryan Clark and Executive Pastry Chef Gina Skelton have teamed up to bring their culinary skills to the homebuilding front with the construction of a holiday gingerbread house unlike any other. Standing taller than 11 feet, the lifesize gingerbread house was created entirely out of scratch using yummies and other items from the baking and pastry kitchen at Casino Del Sol. Almost two months of creation, 120 hours of decoration, and possibly a few cavities went into the making of the impressive display. The ingredients used to create this massive and entirely edible house include: 266 pounds of flour, 2 1/2 pounds of ginger, 2 1/2 pounds of cinnamon, 1 1/4 pounds of cloves, 1 pound of nutmeg, 27 dozen eggs, 20 pounds of butter, 80 pounds of honey, 120 pounds of sugar, 152 pounds of royal icing, and 100 pounds of assorted candy! The theme for this year’s house is Coco, a Disney movie based on the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos. Think bright, beautiful colors, sugar skulls, and festive elements.

Members from the Pascua Yaqui Tribal youth group lended a sticky hand in decorating this year’s masterpiece. “This is quite an ambitious project, and by far the largest dessert I’ve made in my career thus far,” said Casino Del Sol’s Executive Chef Ryan Clark. “I’m eager for the community to see the final product and experience the holiday season come to life in a special way at Casino Del Sol.” Casino Del Sol will also be collecting holiday gift donations for children in need. There will be a gift drop-off area next to the gingerbread house through December 21. The donated gifts will benefit Casa de los Niños and Tribal Foster Care. The awe-inspiring gingerbread house is a must-see and will remain on display near the hotel lobby for viewing throughout the holiday season through January 2, 2019. Visit CasinoDelSol.com for info. $

The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Youth Commission hosted their annual NCAI Youth Luncheon recently as part of the 75th Annual NCAI Convention and Marketplace in Denver, Colorado. National Indian Gaming Association Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr., presented the NCAI Youth Leadership Awards to Rory Wheeler of the Seneca Nation of New York and Mikah Carlos who is from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in Arizona.

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Mikah Carlos currently serves as the Co-President of the NCAI Youth Commission. She is working towards the goal of preparing and affirming Native youth to become changemakers through policy development and advocacy. Additionally, as a student officer in Arizona State University’s American Indian Initiatives, Mikah engages her campus community and the 22 local tribal communities surrounding her school.

Through her work with ASU’s Tribal Nations Tour project, Mikah promotes higher education among Native youth by helping students with college readiness, career preparation, and recruitment for the university. Mikah spoke about her role in mentorship with the NCAI Youth Commission, “I like to do this work because it makes me feel good and I have a passion for making sure that the youth coming behind me have the person that I didn’t have when I was growing up. I want to be a person for other people.” While Mikah and Rory were presented the NCAI Youth Leadership Award, Stevens also took the opportunity to recognize all of the young ambassadors nominated for the award, bringing them all on stage to present a Chairman Leadership award for each of them. Those awardees included; Makana Lani Pike, White Mountain Apache/San Carlos Apache, Anissa Garcia, Gila River Indian Community, Brian Barlow, Cherokee Nation, and Lance Sanchez, Tohono O’odham. $

GAMING NEWS

Quarterly Tribal Gaming Contributions Continue Growth Into Fiscal Year 2019

Get In The Holiday Spirit This December With New Gaming Promotions At Gila River Casinos

The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) just announced that statewide tribal gaming contributions increased for the quarter ending September 30, 2018. Tribal contributions to the State from gaming revenue will be approximately $26.9 million for the quarter – a 2 percent increase when compared to the same quarter of last year. “We are pleased to see continued growth in tribal gaming contributions for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2019,” said Daniel Bergin, Director of the ADG. “This seventh consecutive quarter of growth is a strong reflection of our State’s healthy economy.”

The ADG will distribute quarterly tribal contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund as follows: Instructional Improvement Fund/Education $13,395,669 Trauma and Emergency Services Fund $ 6,697,835 Arizona Department of Gaming operating costs $ 2,418,961 Arizona Wildlife Conservation Fund $ 1,913,667 State Tourism Fund $ 1,913,667 Problem Gambling $ 537,547 TOTAL (quarter ending September 30, 2018) $26,877,346 Per the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact, tribes with casinos contribute 1 to 8 percent of their Class III gross gaming revenue to the state, cities, towns and counties. Currently, there are 24 Class III casinos in Arizona, which the ADG regulates with Arizona tribes. The ADG is the state regulatory agency for tribal gaming, pari-mutuel racing and wagering, and boxing and mixed martial arts. The ADG also provides and supports education, prevention and treatment programs for people and families affected by problem gambling through its Division of Problem Gambling and 24-hour confidential helpline, 1-800-NEXT-STEP. $

Make this holiday season merry and bright by winning big at Gila River Hotels & Casinos. Get in the festive spirit at Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte and Vee Quiva with these new promotions and events.

Gila River Hotels & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass Sled Race Swipe & Win – Every Friday from 7am to 7pm. Is free bonus play the number one item on your wish list this year? Then head to THE Card Kiosks every Friday for the Sled Race Swipe & Win promotion. Just swipe your card for a chance to win up to $1000 in free bonus play.

Gila River Hotels & Casinos – Lone Butte $100,000 Bingo New Year Celebration – Monday, Dec. 31 at 7pm. Ring in the new year with bingo at Lone Butte! Guests can start making their reservations on Saturday, Dec. 1. $150 electronic buy-in includes two 3-on for each special (excluding Betty Boop) and nine 6-on for 23 main games. $100 paper buyin includes one 3-on for each special (excluding Betty Boop) and up to five 6-on for 23 main games. Dinner, party favors and a midnight champagne toast are included as well. Cheers to New Year’s Eve Bingo!

Gila River Hotels & Casinos – Vee Quiva Royal Derby Roll Out – Friday, Dec. 7 from 2–6pm. Head to Vee Quiva on Friday, Dec. 7 to be one of the first to play the casino’s newest game – Royal Derby. Guests can pick their horses, place bets and feel the excitement of the race track to win. During the roll-out event, guests can try out this exciting, new derby game, win prizes and more. Visit THE Card Players Club at any of the three properties for more details. More info about Gila River Hotels & Casinos can be found on their website at PlayAtGila.com or by calling 1.800.946.4452. $

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SAMI’S SMACKDOWN

By Sami Becker

WHY A POSITIVE ATTITUDE MATTERS! 13 (Yes...That’s On Purpose!) Reasons Which Impact Your Life

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ere are 13 reasons why positive attitudes change lives.

1. You will make the best of every situation.

No matter where you are, who you're with or what you're doing, you are able to have an open mind, appreciate the little things and fully take in every experience of this beautiful life.

2. You won't hold grudges.

It's difficult to let go of hurt feelings and to forgive someone wholeheartedly. But with a positive attitude you will find it's easier to forgive.

3. You will take care of others.

You listen to and respect others profoundly. You see the good in everyone you meet and try to help them see the good in themselves.

12. You will see the world and yourself differently.

The sun will shine a little brighter if you think positively. You will feel brand new. Instead of judging where you are in your life and constantly thinking ahead, trust that you are exactly where you need to be right now.

13. You will be more open to new opportunities & situations.

This is especially impactful for your luck at the casino. As your life, attitude, and outlook change towards positivity, your luck will be increased as a result. Moving away from a negative outlook in all areas of your life, naturally your thoughts about losing at the casino will fade away and be replaced with a more positive outlook about your casino experience. $

4. You will help others.

The power of positivity makes this world a better place.

5. You will brighten someone's day without even knowing it.

You may not realize that you changed someone's day with just a smile. A positive attitude creates a chain of positivity.

6. You will practice self love.

You will devote special time to take care of yourself and discover what you truly want in this life.

7. You will feel driven, motivated & excited about everything.

Positivity really is a beautiful thing! It can change your life!

8. You will look for the best in others.

You don't judge a book by its cover. You try to really get to know someone and find the beauty in who they are.

9. You won't get sick as often.

Expect less sick days when you think positively.

10. You will be able to get through a difficult time.

A positive attitude can help you see that there is hope and love waiting for you just around the corner.

11. You won't compare yourself to others.

You know that comparing yourself to another person is nothing but trouble. You will love who you are, do the best that you can do and work on discovering what makes you happy.

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Do YOU have a RANT OR RAVE? If so, write me at: sami@azgamingguide.com or by mail at: “Sami” Arizona Gaming Guide PO BOX 20636 Mesa, AZ 85277. If I pick your topic for publication in a future issue, you’ll get a $25 gift card!

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CHINESE HOROSCOPE—Year Of The Dog Pray for good luck on these dates in December 2018: 1, 4, 5, 8, 11, 14, 15, 18, 20, 23, 29. The best days to travel in Dec. 2018: 4, 9, 11, 14, 18, 23, 29, 30. The best days to meet a friend or relative in Dec. 2018: 1, 5, 11, 12, 18, 23, 24.

Dates for Year Of The Dog: 02/14/34-02/03/35, 02/02/46-01/21/47, 02/18/58-02/07/59, 02/06/70-01/26/71, 01/25/82-02/12/83, 02/10/94-01/30/95.

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To Celebrate Fruit Cake Day On December 27, Find: WATER, ZEST, RAISINS, MILK, SUGAR, DRESDEN, BUTTER, SALT, RUM, EGGS, VANILLA, DRIED FRUITS, GERMAN, STOLLEN, MARZIPAN, NUTS, YEAST, FLOUR. Words appear in any direction. (Solution on page 38)

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Christmas Jokes for You & Your Family!

What did the dog breeder get when she crossed an Irish Setter with a Pointer at Christmastime? A "pointsetter!"

What do sheep say to each other at Christmastime? Merry Christmas to ewe!

What do sheep say to shepherds at Christmastime? Season's Bleatings!

How do sheep say Merry Christmas in Mexico? Fleece Navidad!

How do Chihuahua's say Merry Christmas? Fleas Navidog!

What's the best thing to put into Christmas dinner? Your teeth!

Why should Christmas dinner always be well done? So you can say "Merry Crispness!"

What's red, white and blue at Christmas time? A sad candy cane!

What do you call an elf who steals gift wrap from the rich and gives it to the poor? Ribbon Hood!

What did Adam say on the day before Christmas? It's Christmas, Eve! What happens if you eat too many Christmas decorations? You get "Tinsel"-itis!

What is the best key to get at Christmas? A turkey!

What's the best thing to give your parents for Christmas? A list of everything you want!

What kind of Christmas tree comes from Arizona? A Saguaro!

A definition of Christmas: The time when everyone gets "Santa"-mental!

A Christmas thought: STRESSED is just DESSERTS spelled backward.

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