Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - January 2020 - 12:01

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Contents IN EVERY ISSUE 04 EDITOR’S NOTE 06 PLAYERS TALK 08 NEW SLOTS

14 TABLE GAMES 18 ELECTRONIC TABLE GAMES 20 FEATURE STORY 22 LAUGHLIN, NEVADA 24 ARIZONA LOTTERY 26 GAMING NEWS 32 CASINO ENTERTAINMENT 34 SAMI’S SMACKDOWN 36 FUN & GAMES

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38 CASINO DIRECTORY

A SLOT PLAYER’S PARADISE APACHE GOLD CASINO RESORT

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Avast ye, treasure seekers! Look no farther than Desert Diamond Casino Tucson for explosive fun!

The Arizona Lottery introduces new Multiplier Scratchers from $1 to $10 with wins up to $100,000!

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EDITOR’S NOTE

AULD LANG WHAT?

Your Authority On Everything Gaming

Recognize The Positives In Life

VOLUME 12 • ISSUE 01 MANAGING DIRECTOR & VIDEO POKER GURU Elizabeth Torma liz@azgamingguide.com

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ou probably recognize “Auld Lang Syne” as the song belted out at the stroke of midnight with champagne glasses raised, but do you know what the words actually mean and why this famous song is sung in almost all English-speaking parts of the world to ring in the New Year?

Where does it come from?

“Auld Lang Syne” was a poem written by a Scottish poet by the name of Robert Burns in 1788 that was set to a traditional Scottish folk melody. Burns, himself, admitted to drawing inspiration from a similar poem written by another Scottish poet, James Watson, in 1711.

What does it mean?

“Auld Lang Syne” literally means “Old Long Since” and means “Times Gone By,” so essentially, we are singing “Let’s toast to old friends and to old times and let nothing—no time and no distance come between us.”

Why do we sing it on New Year’s Eve? On January 1, 1929, Guy Lombardo and his orchestra sang the song at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City and that night it became the traditional song played on New Year’s Eve in the United States. In fact, Lombardo’s rendition of the song is still played during the “Ball Drop” in Times Square.

So, let’s raise our glasses and sing the words in thanks for the old times and the hopes for more good times to come! Happy New Year!

Thank You!

Alexandra

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

PUBLISHER & SLOT GURU Chris Höft chris@azgamingguide.com EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Alexandra Lang editor@azgamingguide.com ART DIRECTOR Melanie Mueller CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Al Moe Matt Probst Mark Novak TJ Jorgensen Megan Conner Lana Hartmann Samantha Becker Daniel Cruikshank ADVERTISING SALES Elizabeth Torma liz@azgamingguide.com Nina Consiglio nina@azgamingguide.com MAILING INFORMATION Arizona Gaming Guide P.O. Box 20636 Mesa, Arizona 85277 INTERNET INFORMATION AZGamingGuide.com Facebook.com/ArizonaGamingGuide Copyright © 2020 The Arizona Gaming Guide. All rights reserved.

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PLAYERS TALK QUESTION: I love playing Caveman Keno. NOT the new game, but the old game on the old-looking cabinets. I either play 6 spots where 6/6 pays 780 credits or 5 spots where 5/5 pays 215 credits. Obviously, the 6 out of 6 spot win is nicer than the 5 out of 5 win. But my question is which is the better play in the long run: 5 spots or 6 spots? Thank you.

Ed Reynolds – Apache Junction, Arizona ANSWER: Let’s compare IGT’s 5 Spot “original” Caveman Keno to the 6 Spot game. What you are about to learn will shock you! Hopefully we make you think carefully about your next play session at your favorite casino. While the two games have almost the same long term expected value, there are several key features about each game that are worth pointing out.

As a result of our discussion, you will have to examine the type of keno player you are. Are you looking for big pays and are willing to wait for them? Or, are you a player who is looking for fun and a longer session based on a limited bankroll?

In order for you to answer these questions, here are the major categories we need to examine when comparing these two games with one another: 1. How often, on average, does each game pay?

5 Spot pays once every 2.72 spins 6 Spot pays once every 6.19 spins 2. How much, on average, do you win when you are paid?

5 Spot pays 2.54 credits 6 Spot pays 5.78 credits 3. If I start with a bankroll of 80 credits (a $20.00 bill for quarters) and wager 1 credit, on average, how many spins can I expect to play?

5 Spot will let you play around 165 games 6 Spot will let you play around 135 games 4. Show me the money! How many spins, on average, does it take to hit all the spots (regardless of the number of eggs)?

5 Spots pays a jackpot of 5 out of 5 once in 1,551 games 6 Spots pays a jackpot of 6 out of 6 once in 7,753 games Now you have all the facts. Based on your preferred playing style, how many spots do you want to play? $

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NEW SLOTS

Wild Pirates Now At Desert Diamond Casino In Tucson

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vast ye, treasure seekers! Look no farther than Desert Diamond Casino Tucson for explosive fun with Wild Pirates from IGT.

The Wild Stays Explodes ‘N Pays feature occurs often and is high paying. Each bomb symbol that lands will stick to the symbol position that it lands upon. Collect bomb symbols until a lit fuse lands on the reels, exploding adjacent bombs and turning them into wild symbols for big-win opportunities.

Collect three or more free game symbols and the free games bonus will be triggered, which may include the detonation of a super bomb that reward players with a huge payout. You’ll be saying, “fire in the hole” at Desert Diamond Casino Tucson as you unearth your fortune.

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). $

Interblock Stadium Now At Casino Del Sol In Tucson

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asino Del Sol is the only casino in Tucson that offers electronic Craps, Roulette and Blackjack! Plan a visit now to play electronic Roulette, Blackjack and Craps in the all-new Interblock Stadium at Casino Del Sol! The innovative, electronic gaming space is composed of highdefinition LCD displays and generators that deliver Roulette, Blackjack and Craps games. Simply toggle between the three games by using the navigation on the left hand side of the screen, and select which game you would like to play. Each play station offers help and rules options, repeat betting options, history of past game outcomes, and a Blackjack strategy card.

Now available at Casino Del Sol: 12 game Stadium and a 6 station Roulette Coming soon to Casino of the Sun: 6 station Roulette and 3 station Blackjack Visit their website at CasinoDelSol.com for more information. $

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NEW SLOTS

Coming Soon

Wicked Wheel

By EVERI

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he brand new slot machine games Wicked Wheel Panda and Wicked Wheel Fire Phoenix are the highly-anticipated extensions of Everi’s award-winning Smokin’ Hot Stuff Wicked Wheel game on the all-new Empire Flex cabinet.

These five-reel, 243 Ways video games feature similar player favorite wheel and progressive pick bonuses with random multipliers and nudges as the original theme. Rather than the Hot Stuff The Little Devil character, a cute and helpful panda partners with players on their journey nudging to larger prizes if he’s not satisfied in Wicked Wheel Panda.

All of these features, coupled with an increased bet structure that boosts average bets, make these games must-plays at the casinos. Empire Flex features a 49-inch flexed display with eye-popping 4K content, flexible integrated light bars, and a larger, enhanced glass button deck.

To learn more about this slot and other exciting products by Everi, visit their website at EVERI.com. $

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NEW SLOTS

Wonder 4 Wonder Wheel At Apache Gold Casino Resort In Globe

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ristocrat reinvented the wheel with Wonder 4 Wonder Wheel, now available at Apache Gold Casino Resort in Globe. Why settle for one favorite game when you can have access to four all at once!

Players can choose among favorites like Pelican Pete, Timber Wolf Deluxe, Wild Panda, and Buffalo Gold, all at one machine—that’s four times the thrill and four times the chance to win big! The wheel mechanic takes players for a spin with free games, super free games, and jackpots. Make four your next lucky number with Wonder 4 Wonder Wheel!

And, you can also try new player favorites like Cherry Riches 2x 3x 4x 5x, Lunar Festival, Dancing Foo, and Buffalo Gold Collection also by Aristocrat.

Most of Apache Gold Casino Resort’s slot machines are available in pennies, so players can find their favorite new and classic slots in a low denomination. To learn more about Apache Gold Casino Resort, visit their website at Apache-Gold-Casino.com or call 1.800.APACHE8 (1.800.272.2438). $

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TABLE GAMES

By Al Moe

ALL ABOUT CASINO BOSSES Being In Someone Else’s Shoes

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recall eating in the restaurants of small-town Nevada as a ten-year-old and watching my father at the slot machines.

When nobody was around, he’d wink and drop a few nickels in the slots and wander off. Then I’d dash out of the restaurant and pull the handles myself before running back to lunch.

He also let my sister and I play keno while we ate breakfast, but I don’t think that affected me. I’ve been gambling for years and years. I haven’t caught the keno habit yet. I play for fun and excitement like you.

We’re lucky here in Arizona. There aren’t casinos on every corner, and we don’t all work in the industry, but we still like a night out from time to time. Still, with all the times you’ve been in a casino, you might not have realized how many bosses there are. Or maybe you have?

Casino Bosses – Like Onions If you allow me to paraphrase, I think it was Shrek who said, “Casino bosses are like onions, you have to peel the layers.” No, not for the reason you are thinking, but because there are so many different departments working together in one place.

And, each one has a set of rules they try to live by and enforce.

But sometimes, the guests surprise you. I watched a Food and Beverage Manager talking to a Security Manager about an incident in the buffet. It seems a guest managed to cut their mouth on a spoon. The F&B manager said, “Well, I’m not sure how that happened, but do we have the offending spoon lockedup?”

He was told they did, and the guest just wanted a refund, so when the manager agreed, the guest asked for a refund for his two friends, “Because they were grossed-out by all the blood.”

That part didn’t work.

The Gaming Factor Casinos rely on gaming to somehow make enough money to stay open. The slots, poker room, and table games departments are important. That means, when you need help anywhere on the casino floor, you’ll eventually make your way up the ladder to reach a Gaming Manager or the Manager on Duty. And, they’ll be happy to help if they can.

If they look bored or just smile, it’s not their fault. Not because they know everything, but because they’ve seen everything. I

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heard a Slot Manager talking to a change-person at a club that still had the coin-in slot machines. It seems the change-person had disappeared for a while on duty. He said, “I had to leave and go to Safeway next door.”

I thought he needed aspirin or something. It’s noisy around all those slot machines, but no. When asked why he went there, he said, “I had to get change for a hundred-dollar bill.”

You can’t make that up. You also can’t make up the greatest parting shot of a dealer who just got fired. He was cranky. He was hungry. He went to the snack bar, got an order of nachos, and walked over to the craps game where his boss was watching the game.

Then, with a wink of an eye, he turned the plate of nachos upside-down and pressed it against the middle of the craps game layout and said, “Chips play!”

Good luck and have fun! $ 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

AVOIDING THE BIG LOSS Acceptance, Understanding & Control Separate Pro & Casual Players

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ne of the keys to showing a profit from Blackjack play month after month is to avoid the big loss. Part of playing winning Blackjack is understanding that losses are to be expected and when they occur, accept them. Emotions have no place in the game of Blackjack. If you lose and get mad, you will start chasing your lost money with more money and when the dust has settled you probably will have dug yourself a hole so deep that you can't recover. And, that’s when you end up walking out of the casino talking to yourself.

How many times have you bought in for $40 and didn't have to go back into your pocket the remainder of your playing session?

That's when it is easy and fun to play Blackjack. But the down side is the times when $40 doesn't last ten minutes and you’re right back in your bankroll. How a player reacts under these circumstances is what separates the professional player from the recreational player.

When a losing situation arises, a professional Blackjack player understands that it's not going to be their day and has the discipline to walk away with a small loss. The recreational player will lose $100 then continue to play until all of their money is gone. If you lose $100 you will probably lose $500, that's just the way it usually goes. Rather than continue to play, have enough discipline to accept it is not your day and walk away. It is a lot easier to come back the next day and only have to make up $100 rather than to try and make up $500 or more.

A tool that I recommend to help players stay disciplined is to keep a log book of each and every time you play, and how much you win or lose. Some players have no idea how much they lost but this will help you be honest with yourself and keep losses to a minimum.

To help you understand the swings in Blackjack consider this, if I take a coin and randomly flip it, there are two possible outcomes—heads or tails. Each time the coin is randomly tossed, there is a 50/50 chance of getting a head or a tail.

If I flip the coin ten times in a row you would expect to get 5 heads and 5 tails, but more than likely you will get 4 tails and 6 heads or somewhere in between. It is possible that some may even get 10 heads or 10 tails in a row. In a short trial, such as 10 flips, anything is possible. But in a trial of 1,000 flips, the results will be very close to the expected outcome—500 tails, 500 heads.

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When I sit down to play Blackjack, I have a small advantage over the casino because I am a card counter. And, although I know I will win in the long run, I know that in the short run anything can and will happen. Just like someone getting 10 heads in a row in the short run, the dealer’s first 10 hands may be 6 hands of 20 and 4 Blackjacks. Even though you would only expect the dealer to have a Blackjack once every 21 hands, in the short run, dealer results like this can and do happen. When a situation like this arises, I accept that it’s not my day and walk away with a small loss. However, I know that in the long run, just like flipping a coin 1,000 times, the percentages will be true to the expected outcome and I will end up a winner.

I teach what it takes to be a card counter in my brand new book How To Become A Blackjack Jedi, available for sale now. You will learn everything you need to know and some things that you haven’t even thought of before. Order it on my website at FreeWebs.com/tjsblackjackcorner/mybook.htm. $

Writer TJ Jorgensen has been a professional Blackjack player for over 20 years. He is well known for his tournament play and has beaten some of the top tournament players in the world. He has also won the World Series Of Blackjack. His book “Beating The Casino At Their Own Game” is available by email at: TJ21PRO@GMail.com.

TABLE GAMES

By Daniel Cruikshank

STREAKS & STATISTICS Using Trends In Numbers To Your Advantage

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hen is the best time to bet on a streak? That’s easy, when the streak begins! Easy to say, that is. We’ve all been there. The Roulette stats show Red has occurred 58% of the time. Bet big on Red. The next spin is Black.

Or, the Craps graph shows the 7 is dominating. Bet large on 7 at 4:1. The next roll is anything but the 7.

Bottom line, there is no way to predict what the next number, or roll, or card dealt is going to be. If there was, I wouldn’t be writing this article. I would be on my yacht living large in some exotic part of the world; however, there is a way you can use statistics to your advantage.

Statistics can be used to spot trends, and where there’s a trend, there’s a streak. By having a strategy you can be at the beginning of a streak, ride it out and walk away with some money. In the next two articles I am going to provide some suggestions to help you develop a strategy you can use when playing your favorite e-Table game.

My first strategy rule is to establish a cash management methodology. This involves setting the size of my bankroll, the amount that I am willing to lose; and my buy-in amount per session, the cash I initially enter into the machine. My bankroll is three times my buy-in amount. For example, if my bankroll is $150 then my buy-in amount is $50. A session begins when I put the cash in and ends when I cash out or lose the $50.

I use the following mantra when setting my bet amount: Do not bet high, on your own supply. What does that mean? I do not bet the max until I have won several bets in a row. The quickest way to lose your bankroll is to bet $35 on Red, or the 7, in hopes that you’ll win. My minimum bet for e-Roulette is $1.50, for eCraps $2 on the come-out roll or $4 when a point is established.

My second rule is to know the game I am about to bet on. I have heard many people bet on the Double-Zero because they think it’s going to pay more than any other number. Wrong! All numbers pay 35:1 including the Green ones. Or they bet on Any Craps thinking they will win when a 7 or 11 is rolled. Wrong again. The Craps numbers are 2, 3 or 12. Know the game.

My final rule is to never bet more than I can win. For example, in Roulette a Street bet covers three numbers in a column. The payout is $3 or 2.75:1. I bet six streets at a quarter per street for a total of $1.50. If one of my street bets wins I’ve doubled my bet.

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My strategy is to bet on the winning number and its neighbors immediately to the numbers right and left; adding $.75 to the total bet. I now have eight bets at $2. If a different street wins, my win amount is still $3, but my profit is only $1. If I win again and add the extra bets, my winnings will only be $.25 This is not a sustainable strategy; however, I can make a minor modification, which changes everything.

In the next article I will discuss betting strategies and I will let you in on a Craps betting secret.

Happy New Year and good luck to all. $ Writer Daniel Cruikshank lives in Arizona, is retired, and has been an Electronic and Live Table Games player for decades.

COVER STORY—Apache Gold Casino Resort

APACHE GOLD CASINO RESORT A Slot Player’s Paradise!

Apache Gold Casino Resort, a slot player’s paradise located just a few miles East of Globe, Arizona, continues to be one of the Arizona Gaming Guide team’s favorite casinos to visit. Not only does Apache Gold Casino Resort have all the latest and greatest games to choose from, but this casino has one of the largest assortments of the ‘tried and true’ classic favorites that most other casinos don’t offer their patrons anymore! You’ll find an impressive variety of both video slots and classic stepper games; many with just one pay line and a two or three credit maximum wager!

So, don’t be surprised if you feel like a kid in a candy store from the moment you walk through the doors because Apache Gold Casino Resort can definitely inspire uncontrolled excitement. But, here’s a word of advice; investigate the entire casino before you’re tempted to sit down at the first slot that catches your eye!

If you’re a fan of video poker, then how does 9/6 Double Double Bonus Poker sound to you? That’s right!

Apache Gold Casino Resort has some of the best video poker pay tables of all the casinos in Arizona, and you don’t even have to play a $1 denomination!

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During your visit to Apache Gold Casino Resort, make sure to stop by the Players Club for information about their current promotions. Slot players love to compete and that’s why Apache Gold Casino Resort hosts slot tournaments for their players on a regular basis. They also do daily drawings for free play and cash prizes!

With nearly 500 exciting slots to choose from (as well as a number of table games), Apache Gold Casino Resort has created a truly inviting gaming environment which includes first-rate resort amenities such as an 18-hole championship golf course. For more information about Apache Gold Casino Resort, visit Apache-Gold-Casino.com or call 1.800.APACHE8.

Kingdom of the Titans by WMS One ‘oldie but goodie’ video reel slot machine that continues to be a favorite we enjoy playing whenever we visit Apache Gold Casino Resort is Kingdom of the Titans by WMS. We love this slot because of its Spinning Streak game play mechanic. So, what is the Spinning Streak?

It’s a feature of the game that we guarantee will have your heart thumping. In short, it’s a re-spin bonus. But hold on a second, because it’s not just any old re-spin feature you’ve seen plenty of times in other games.

The Spinning Streak, as its name implies, keeps re-spinning and respinning for as long as additional wins are created on the screen! After the initial spin, all symbols in winning combinations lock in place and all other symbols re-spin in an attempt to make additional larger wins.

As long as there is at least one symbol added to any existing winning combination, the Spinning Streak continues – creating bigger and bigger wins! So, during each Spinning Streak you’re hoping that the symbols fill the screen entirely! And that is the most exciting aspect of this game; sitting back and just watching massive wins created on the screen.

The Spinning Streak even happens with the bonus symbols! All you have to do is collect three bonus symbols scattered anywhere on the screen to trigger the re-spin feature. Then, get at least one more bonus symbol to trigger the next re-spin feature again! The five symbols required to get into the free spins bonus isn’t very hard to accomplish with the extra re-spin boosts! Five bonus symbols give you 8 free games, 8 bonus symbols award you 10 free games, landing 10 bonus symbols on the reels reward you with 25 free games, and if you can get 11 or more bonus symbols on the reels, you’ll be basking in the glory of 50 free spins! And, guess what? Winning the 50 free spins is not difficult. We’ve hit them several times and have seen plenty of other players do the same. Those free games in the bonus will have you sitting on the edge of your seat, because all the wins are randomly multiplied by 2X to 10X! Whether you walked by this great slot game in the past and just never considered playing it or you gave it a try once but didn’t have the best experience, we strongly encourage you to give this slot a shot! You can experience some amazing wins on this game! We’ve filled the screen with everything from low and medium-valued symbols for several hundred dollars to high-valued symbols for whopping hand pays for thousands of dollars during the bonus round of Kingdom of the Titans! $ azgamingguide.com | January 2020 | Arizona Gaming Guide

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LAUGHLIN, NEVADA

By Heather Foreman

WIN BIG @ GOLDEN NUGGET LAUGHLIN $70K Is Being Given Away All Month Long

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tart off the New Year at Golden Nugget Laughlin for the chance to win big. This January, Golden Nugget Laughlin is giving away more than $70,000.

It all starts with their $30,000 Winter Wonderland Slot Tournament, January 9-11. First place takes home $10,000, and all tournament entrants are guaranteed to win at least $25. The entry fee is $50 and includes two rounds of tournament play. Plus, the top three scores of each day of the tournament will win up to $100 free slot play.

The fun continues during Golden Nugget Laughlin’s $20,000 Football Fever Blackjack Tournament, January 23-25. Players that finish in the top twenty places take home cash with first place taking home $10,000.

Plus, all tournament players will be entered into the bonus drawings where ten lucky winners will receive $100 promotional chips on Friday, January 24. The entry fee is $50 with $50 Rebuy rounds.

Every Saturday in January, Golden Nugget will be giving away $5,000 during their Winter of Wealth Cash Giveaway. Five win-

PLAY TABLE GAMES AT THE GOLDEN NUGGET LAUGHLIN! Visit one of the best vacation values in the country and discover Laughlin casino games that deliver big fun without breaking the bank. The Golden Nugget Laughlin is “the affordable alternative to Vegas.” Taking bets with limits starting at $5, you will have no trouble finding minimum bets and buy-ins to fit your gaming budget.

Live Table Games offered at the Golden Nugget Laughlin include: Three Card Poker, Blackjack, Craps, Fortune Pai Gow, and Roulette. Take your game to Golden Nugget and get a better deal! $

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ners will be drawn at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. for cash prizes, with a top prize of $2,000. Entries for the drawings can be earned by playing slots and video poker with a 24K Select Club Card Thursday-Saturday each week.

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. $

ARIZONA LOTTERY

By Ashley Bold, Public Relations Coordinator

MAKE MORE OF WHAT YOU LOVE The Arizona Lottery’s New Multiplier Tickets

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layers will be starting the new year on a winning note with the Arizona Lottery’s newest Scratchers® and Fast PlayTM $35 million family of games—the Multiplier.

Beginning December 27, 2019, players can choose from $1, $2, $5 and $10 Multiplier Scratchers, each with its own top prize that could be multiplied for even bigger winnings—from $5,000 up to $100,000!

Each game has its own prize multiplier, from 2X on the $1 ticket, all the way up 50X on the $10 ticket. Players scratch their ticket to reveal and match their numbers to any of the winning numbers to take home that prize. Players can also reveal a multiplier symbol and score up to 50X the winning amount! And with a bonus spot on every Multiplier Scratchers ticket, players also have the chance to win one of over 24,000 bonus prizes of up to $100—the bigger the ticket, the bigger the reward!

For those looking for an instant play draw game experience, the $5 Xtreme Multiplier Progressive Fast Play ticket is the way to go. It prints at the counter, or vending machine, and players can immediately see if they have won. If a player matches their numbers to any of the winning numbers on the top line, they win the prize directly below that number. If one of the numbers is a winner and falls on an ‘X,’ players win 7X the prize amount shown! This progressive jackpot prize starts at $7,000.

“Our Multiplier family of games gives Arizona Lottery players lots of ways to play and have fun,” said Executive Director of the Arizona Lottery Gregg Edgar. “Players can have all the excitement of winning big and then multiplying that excitement even more, by as much as 50X and bonus prizes of up to $100!”

If a player isn’t a Multiplier Scratchers or Fast Play winner, there are still even more opportunities to win! Starting December 27, 2019, players can enter all non-winning Multiplier Scratchers and Xtreme Multiplier Progressive Fast Play tickets into the Arizona Lottery Multiplier Mania Second Chance promotion for another chance at prizes. Simply download the Arizona Lottery Player’s Club app or visit AZPlayersClub.com online for a chance to win up to $20,000 during one of eight weekly drawings. Each week, four winners will be selected. Multiplier Mania Second Chance promotion entry deadline is March 2, and the final drawing takes place on March 4, 2020. Players can purchase Scratchers and Fast Play tickets at all 3,000 Arizona Lottery retail locations.

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For more information, players can visit ArizonaLottery.com. $ Scratchers® is a registered service mark of the California Lottery.

GAMING NEWS

New Hotel At Casino Del Sol Now Open The 151-Room Hotel, Estrella, Features Arcade, Water Slide, Meeting Rooms & More

Following a grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and Casino Del Sol’s new hotel, Estrella at Casino Del Sol, is now officially open.

“Almost exactly eight years ago, we opened the resort, spa and conference center at Casino Del Sol and today we are opening our second hotel, Estrella at Casino Del Sol,” said Chairman of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Robert Valencia. “We are grateful for the support of the Southern Arizona community over the years which has allowed us to continue to expand our hospitality offerings with incredible momentum.”

Located in southwest metropolitan Tucson, Estrella at Casino Del Sol boasts a Sonoran Desert design with a modern twist.

While the exterior colors and contemporary forms complement the desert mountain backdrop, the lobby showcases a fresh, clean and open concept.

The hotel has six floors and 151 modernly appointed guestrooms with spectacular sunrise and sunset views, including poolside rooms and four suites. Estrella sits on 2.2 acres adjacent to Casino Del Sol and is connected to the casino with a covered walkway so guests can easily stroll between properties.

Estrella at Casino Del Sol offers a number of amenities including an outdoor pool patio, poolside bar and a 100-foot water slide. In addition, the new hotel will offer a 24-hour fitness center with cardio machines and free weights, an arcade with a variety of video games and two meeting rooms that can accommodate groups of 20 to 50 people.

The spacious rooms at Estrella feature Serta Presidential mattresses and luxurious Egyptian cotton triple sheeting. Convenient in-room amenities include a 49-inch HDTV, iHome digital alarm clock, K-Cup coffee maker, refrigerator, multi-line conference and speaker phone, programmable safe, iron and ironing board and complimentary WiFi. “Guests are going to love this new property,” said CEO of Casino Del Sol, Kimberly Van Amburg. “Estrella will allow us to meet our increased demand for rooms, and the additional amenities will offer our guests new fun activities such as the arcade and water slide, as well as more flexibility with corpo-

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rate meetings and events.”

The grand opening of Estrella signifies the completion of Casino Del Sol’s large-scale hospitality project that also includes a new 73-space RV park, an expansion of the meeting space at Casino Del Sol and a new event center called the Sunset Room at its sister property, Casino of the Sun. These projects broke ground along with the hotel in July 2018 and have all been completed in 2019. Call 1.855.SOL.STAY (1.855.765.7829) or visit their website at CasinoDelSol.com to book your stay at the new Estrella hotel. $

GAMING NEWS

By Tina Lynn Holt

Escape To BlueWater Resort & Casino In Parker, Arizona.

January At BlueWater Is Filled With Food, Fun & Tons Of Your Favorite Gaming Action.

It happened, it’s here, a New Year and Decade! In 2020, BlueWater Resort & Casino continues with their commitment of enhancing their guest and theCLUB member relationships with property upgrades and numerous loyalty reward promotions.

January at BlueWater is jam-packed with legendary special events, headline entertainment, bigger promotions and more payouts! Come to BlueWater – and come to play!

Pepsi Product Earn & Get Each Monday in January, earn 100 base points to receive a Pepsi product 12-pack. On Monday, January 27 play for additional Pepsi swag: T-Shirts, Stadium Cups, Key-Chains and other Pepsi logoed items. There is a limit of 2 Pepsi products per theCLUB member, while supplies last.

Wednesday Slot Tournaments Save the date! New tournament day and more cash prize awards have been added to the weekly Slot Tournaments. Win your share of $1,750 cash - payout awards have been increased from the top 3 to the top 5 highest scores. Slot Tournaments are each Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. with rounds every 15 minutes. Earn 50 base points, register at theCLUB to reserve your seat.

Super Senior Thursdays We “heart” our Seniors at BlueWater … tiered theCLUB members who are 55 years plus earn 100 base points to receive their $10 Free Slot Play. Those theCLUB members who are automatically eligible can just swipe theCLUB card at any promotional kiosk to redeem $10 of Free Slot Play. In addition, the Gift Shop offers their Senior theCLUB members a 20% discount on most items on Thursdays.

2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Winners will enter the “Flurries of Cash” money machine for their chance to grab a share of $10,000 in 30 seconds! One hundred (100) base points is one entry. All entries are rolled over to the next Saturday drawings – the more entries you earn the more chances you have to enter the “Flurries of Cash” money machine!

Roaring 20’s Hot Seats Win $200 Cash instantly each Sunday in January during BlueWater’s Roaring 20’s Hot Seat promotion. Hourly Hot Seat drawings will take place from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. each Sunday in January. Members of theCLUB, all you have to do is actively be playing with your theCLUB card inserted in the machine you are playing and you could win $200 instantly if that slot machine is randomly drawn!

Snuggies Earn & Get It just got a little cozier for theCLUB members. Each Friday in January, earn 200 base points then visit theCLUB during operational hours and redeem your logoed BlueWater Resort & Casino Snuggie. Limit 1 per theCLUB member each Friday, while supplies last.

CMA Winner Lonestar – January 18 – Amphitheatre Known for merging their country roots with strong melodies and rich vocals, country legends Lonestar will perform live in the BlueWater Amphitheatre Saturday, January 18. Ticket pricing is $20 General Admission (lawn seating, bring your own chair) $30 VIP (seating provided). Purchase tickets online at BlueWaterFun.com or in the BlueWater Gift Shop. Gates for Lonestar will open at 6 p.m. and the concert is at 7 p.m.

Flurries of Cash – Money Machine Through January 25, earn daily entries for a chance to grab a share of $10,000 cash in the ‘Flurries of Cash” money machine.

Fridays in January, names will be drawn every half hour from

BlueWater Resort & Casino is located at 11300 Resort Drive, in Parker, Arizona along the banks of the Colorado river. For more information on BlueWater Resort & Casino, visit their website at BlueWaterFun.com or call 1.888.243.3360. $

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GAMING NEWS

2020 Talking Stick Resort Amateur Golf Championship January 24-26

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Recognizes 17 Employees Who Have Worked There From Day One

Talking Stick Resort is excited to announce the inaugural Talking Stick Resort Amateur Golf Championship. The tournament will span three days, multiple resort events, and, in the end, will crown winners for each flight.

As Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino completed its year-long 25th anniversary celebration, they recognized the 17 employees that have been with the organization from the very beginning.

Harrah’s has been a large employer in the Maricopa community since it broke ground on the casino in May 1994. As the property has grown and expanded, it includes not only the casino but 529 luxurious resort and tower guestrooms, spa and fitness center, and an outdoor swimming pool with swimup bar as well as a variety of dining options, including the Copper Cactus Grill, Chop, Block & Brew, Oak & Fork, Agave’s Restaurant, The Buffet and Dunkin’ Donuts®. Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, part of Caesars Entertainment, is the state’s only tribal casino to have an international management partner. Currently, there are 1,000 employees. “Harrah’s has been proud of its long-standing relationship with the Ak-Chin Indian Community to provide management services for the hotel and casino. Our employees are an integral part of that success and we are so pleased to recognize those that have been with us since the beginning,” said Robert Livingston, Regional President and General Manager. The employees were recognized at a special program held on December 20, 2019.

The tournament includes: 3 Days of Golf 2 Nights Hotel Accommodations (optional) Taylor Made® Sponsored Long Drive Contest 8-Day Hawaiian Vacation, Hole-in-One Prize $7,000 Blackjack Tournament (optional $25 buy-in) Up to $7,000 in golf prizes (Over $1,500 value with hotel stay package) Sign up and be a part of three days of pristine championship golf and luxurious resort activities in the heart of beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. To register for the tournament, call Reservations at 1.866.877.9897, or visit TalkingStickResort.com.

The Talking Stick Resort Amateur Golf Championship is a three-day event which includes one practice round followed by a 36-hole Championship Tournament. Scoring will follow a net, stroke play tournament format with players designated to flights determined by an established handicap (see Registration Info). Each day of the event will consist of golf at Talking Stick Golf Club followed by exclusive events at Talking Stick Resort.

Talking Stick Resort has the perfect balance of fun and relaxation and everything in between. Talking Stick Resort is a AAA Four Diamond Rated Resort and a central landmark within the emerging Talking Stick Cultural and Entertainment Destination. For more info, visit TalkingStickResort.com. $

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Pictured Front row front left to right – Priscilla Mariano, Maricopa; Irene Martinez, Phoenix; Joan McQueen, Maricopa; Jessica Mavis, Maricopa; Salina Litton, Maricopa Second row left to right – Jennetta (Kay) Walker, Maricopa; Eulia Polingyumptewa, Phoenix; Karen Scofield, Maricopa Third Row from left to right – Isaac Montiel, Maricopa; Susan Critzer, Phoenix; Marv Critzer, Phoenix; Barbara Achten, Casa Grande Back row left to right – Leta Yarberry, Maricopa; Jane Stimmel, Maricopa; Keith McGlaughlin, Maricopa; Mario Cardenas, Chandler (Not pictured: Imelda Ocano) $

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

Editor’s Picks

Josh Turner

Crystal Gayle

Harrah’s Ak-Chin—Maricopa March 27

Mazatzal Hotel & Casino January 25

Josh Turner, MCA Nashville recording artist, has announced that he has rescheduled his performance at The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino to Friday, March 27, 2020. After a tragic accident involving members of his touring team, Turner cancelled his remaining 2019 performances. Original purchased tickets will be honored.

January 25, Mazatzal welcomes one of the most popular and widely recognized female country singers of her era, Crystal Gayle. Gayle supported her trademark, nearly floor-length hair with a supple voice, a flair for ballads, and a crossoverfriendly country-pop style.

As one of country music’s most recognizable talents, Turner has been honored with multiple Grammy, CMA and ACM award nominations, as well as received six Inspirational Country Music Awards. Turner is known for his unique voice and many hits including “Hometown Girl,” “Would You Go With Me,” “Your Man,” “Time Is Love,” “Why Don’t We Just Dance” and “Long Black Train.” In addition, Turner is one of the youngest members inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, selling more than eight million units and topping more than 1.5 billion in global streaming and populated radio.

Along with his success as a musician, Turner has also tackled the written word as an author. He released his first book, “Man Stuff: Thoughts on Faith, Family and Fatherhood,” in 2014, highlighting songwriting and performing in his childhood. In support of early music education, Turner created The Josh Turner Scholarship Fund to assist other children following the same path, mirroring his own upbringing.

Upcoming Events At Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino: Flogging Molly—March 13 For more info about this show and other great performances coming to the Events Center, or Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, visit Caesars.com/Harrahs-Ak-Chin or call 1.800.502.8000. $

Grammy-winning singer Crystal Gayle is an award-winning country music icon whose reign in the music business includes 20 No. 1 country hits, six albums certified Gold by the RIAA and the first female artist in country music history to reach platinum sales with her 1977 album, We Must Believe in Magic. Her list of platinum and gold was to be matched only by her awards and accolades. CMA’s “Female Vocalist of the Year,” for two consecutive years, she became a Grammy Award Winner for “Best Female Vocal Performance,” thanks to her beloved “Brown Eyes” – a song that she today admits she has never grown tired of singing. Crystal swept the Academy of Country Music Awards for three of their “Top Female Vocalist” statuettes. She is the recipient of three “American Music Awards,” voted by the nation as America’s “Favorite Female Artist.” Perhaps nothing sums up Crystal’s career achievements as well as being awarded with a star on the fabled Hollywood Walk of Fame in October 2009. Also famous for her nearly floor-length hair, she was voted one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world by People Magazine in 1983. Gayle also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame near Lynn’s star. In August 2016, the Academy of Country Music honored Crystal with the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award during the 10th Annual ACM Honors. Gayle was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in January 2017 by her sister and Opry legend Loretta Lynn.

Tickets are $40 advance/$50 if purchased after January 19. The event is for all ages. Doors at 6 p.m/show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online at MazatzalCasino.com or at the cashier cage. Crystal Gayle, only at Mazatzal Hotel & Casino! $

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CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

DESERT DIAMOND CASINOS & ENTERTAINMENT COUNTRY MUSIC AT THE DIAMOND CENTER IN FEBRUARY Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment welcomes Charley Pride and Michael Ray to the Diamond Center at their Sahuarita location on Friday, February 21 and Saturday, February 22 for a weekend of Country music!

CHARLEY PRIDE RETURNS TO THE DIAMOND CENTER ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Treena Parvello, Director of Public Relations and Communications for the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, said, “Charley Pride is one of the most celebrated country music stars, with hit singles dating back to the 1960s. He continues to thrill crowds and Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment is excited to welcome him back to the Diamond Center on Friday, February 21!”

MICHAEL RAY AT THE DIAMOND CENTER ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22

Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment welcomes the return of Charley Pride to the Diamond Center on Friday, February 21, 2020. Tickets start at $45 and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased through Etix and at Desert Diamond Casino’s Box Office. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m.

Charley Pride became country music’s first African-American superstar. Between 1966 and 1987 he amassed no fewer than 52 Top-10 country hits and went on to sell tens of millions of records worldwide. In 1971, Pride won two Grammy Awards related to his Gospel album, “Did You Think to Pray.” Later that year, his No. 1 crossover hit, “Kiss an Angel Good Morning,” sold over a million singles and helped him win the Country Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year award and the Top Male Vocalist award in 1971 and 1972. Other top singles include “All I Have to Offer You is Me,” “Is Anybody Goin’ to San Antone,” “Amazing Love,” “Mississippi Cotton Pickin’ Delta Town,” “Burgers and Fries,” “Roll on Mississippi,” and “Mountain of Love.”

In 1993, Pride was inducted into the Grande Ole Opry, 26 years after he first played there as a guest. The following year, Pride received the Pioneer Award from the Academy of Country Music. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000. He continues to release new music as well as play 30 to 40 concerts a year throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Country star Michael Ray is set to perform at Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment’s Diamond Center on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Tickets start at $25 and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased through Etix and at Desert Diamond Casino’s Box Office. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m.

Country singer-songwriter Michael Ray was a hit right out of the box, scoring both with critics and on the charts. The Florida native earned two number ones from his 2015 self-titled debut album with “Kiss You in the Morning” and “Think a Little Less.” His sophomore album, “Amos,” which debuted in the Top 3 on the Billboard Country Charts upon release has already spawned the hit “Get to You” and third No. 1 “One That Got Away.” His latest single “Her World Or Mine” is available now.

Treena Parvello, Director of Public Relations and Communications for the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, said, “Michael Ray is a breakout country music star and Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment is thrilled to bring him to Southern Arizona for his fans! Don’t miss him at the Diamond Center on February 22. This is the perfect holiday gift for your family and friends—tickets start at only $25!” Additional info is available at DDCAZ.com or by calling 1.866.DDC.WINS. $

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SAMI’S SMACKDOWN

By Sami Becker

MORE ON TAXABLE GAMING WINNINGS Reader Questions

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n my last article (December 2019), I outlined several tax issues regarding winnings at the casino. I got a lot of rants from readers who think taxation of any winnings is ridiculous and who think the limits should be increased. Mostly, I got more questions about specific situations. So, I’ve tried to summarize and clarify with some additional information below!

Gambling winnings are always taxable income and must be reported on your tax return. Any winnings from a lottery, raffle, casino, horse or dog track, just to list a few examples, is considered extra income.

Caution: The fair market value of any noncash prizes such as trips or cars must be reported as gambling income as well.

The full amount of your gambling winnings for the year must be reported on line 21 of the IRS Form 1040. Be careful to note that you cannot use Form 1040A or Form 1040EZ. This rule applies regardless of the win amount and regardless of whether or not you received a Form W-2G. Caution: You can’t reduce your gambling winnings by your gambling losses and report the difference. Your records should always show your winnings separately from your losses. In other words, you must report the full amount of your winnings as income and claim your losses as an itemized deduction (but only up to the amount of your winnings).

If you itemize deductions, you can deduct your gambling losses for the year on line 28 of Schedule A, Form 1040. And, remember that you cannot deduct gambling losses that are more than your winnings!

Caution: Generally, nonresident aliens cannot deduct gambling losses on Schedule A, Form 1040NR. In order to be able to deduct gambling losses, accurate records of all gambling winnings and losses must be maintained. This log must include the following information at the very least: 1. The name and address or specific location of the gambling establishment 2. The date, time and type of wager or wagering activity that was made 3. The names of all people present with you at the gambling establishment 4. The amount of money that was won or lost

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Caution: The IRS may want to see additional items as evidence of gambling wins and losses. These items can include, but don’t have to be limited to: Canceled checks, bank withdrawals, credit records, check cashing statements, and the win-loss statements from the gambling establishment. When playing slot machines, make sure to always record the machine number, date and time played, along with all wins and losses. When playing keno, bingo, or the lottery, keep all copies of the tickets purchased with dates along with wins and losses. When playing table games, keep a record of the table number and whether the credit was issued at the pit or cashier’s cage.

We highly recommend consulting with a Certified Public Accountant regarding any tax issues resulting from your gambling wins and losses. $

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To Celebrate Winnie The Pooh Day on January 18, Find: BEAR, BEES, BOUNCY, CHRISTOPHER, ENCHANTED, EEYORE, HEFFALUMP, HONEY, HUNDRED, KANGA, MILNE, NEIGHBORHOOD, OWL, PIGLET, POOH, RABBIT, ROBIN, ROO, SILLY, STUFFED, TIGGER, WINNIE, WOODS, WOOZLES.

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Research has discovered that the act of laughing stimulates the immune system and may help prevent or reverse some medical conditions.

Your Lucky Numbers For January 2020 Aries (March 21 – April 19): 8, 24, 29, 34, 54 Taurus (April 20 – May 20): 29, 33, 37, 53, 73 Gemini (May 21 – June 20): 5, 8, 17, 35, 66 Cancer (June 21 – July 22): 8, 26, 49, 55, 62 Leo (July 23 – August 22): 7, 10, 22, 41, 48 Virgo (August 23 – September 22): 7, 18, 48, 52, 59 Libra (September 23 – October 22): 7, 13, 21, 32, 59 Scorpio (October 23 – November 21): 1, 13, 19, 46, 59 Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21): 23, 25, 26, 38, 46 Capricorn (December 22 – January 19): 31, 34, 36, 38, 43 Aquarius (January 20 – February 18): 2, 20, 51, 59, 70 Pisces (February 19 – March 20): 3, 10, 13, 15, 27

Three older ladies were discussing the travails of aging. One said, “Sometimes I catch myself in front of the refrigerator with a jar of mustard in my hand and can’t remember if I need to put it away or start making a sandwich.” The second lady chimed in, “Yes, sometimes I find myself on the stairs and can’t remember whether I was on my way up or down.” The third one responded while rapping her knuckles on the table.

“Well, I’m glad I don’t have that problem; knock on wood.”

Then she said, “Wait, someone must be at the door; I’ll get it!”

I believe in loyalty. When a woman reaches a certain age she likes, she should stick with it.

—Eva Gabor (Hungarian-American Actress, b.1919, d.1995) We are always the same age inside.

—Gertrude Stein (American Author, b.1874, d.1946) I am very attractive and get cuter the older I get.

—Whoopi Goldberg (American Comedienne, b.1955)

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Chinese Horoscope Year Of The Rat Begins On January 25, 2020 Best days to pray for good luck: 3, 5, 13, 22, 27, 28.

Best days to travel: 13, 16, 22, 25, 28, 30.

Best days to meet someone: 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 21, 25, 27, 28.

The days overlap on 13 & 28!

Ranking the first in the Chinese zodiac, the rat represents wisdom. The people born under the Rat sign are intelligent, charming, quick-witted, practical, ambitious, and good at economizing as well as social activities. Dates for Year Of The Rat: 02/05/192401/23/1925, 01/24/36-02/10/37, 02/10/48-01/28/49, 01/28/60-02/14/61, 02/15/7202/02/73, 02/02/84-02/19/85, 02/19/96-02/06/97, 02/06/08-01/25/09, 01/25/20-02/11/21.

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