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Contents IN EVERY ISSUE 04 EDITOR’S NOTE 06 PLAYERS TALK 08 NIGA EXPO 2020

14 TABLE GAMES 18 ARIZONA LOTTERY 20 FEATURE STORY 24 LAUGHLIN, NEVADA 26 GAMING NEWS 32 CASINO ENTERTAINMENT 34 SAMI’S SMACKDOWN 36 FUN & GAMES 38 CASINO DIRECTORY

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CASINO HOP TO GILA RIVER HOTELS & CASINOS ALONG NEW LOOP 202

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Vice President of Sales—Western Region at Interblock Gaming walks us through their newest games!

Play this innovative accumulation mechanic for bonuses, progressives & added wilds over 8 spins!

Win up to $3.5 million on a $30 100X Scratchers! Win up to $250,000 on a $20 Extreme Green Fast Play ticket!

INTERVIEW WITH MR. PATRICK HUTCHINS

IT GAMING’S NEW SLOTS HAPPY 8’S & JOLLY 8’S

100X SCRATCHER & EXTREME GREEN TICKET

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EDITOR’S NOTE

JACKPOT ARIZONA Big Win Of $123,044 On January 18, 2020

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n Saturday, January 18, 2020, player Jeffrey V. (from the Prescott area) hit Jackpot Arizona’s largest bonus, the Royal Grand for $123,044!

Jeffrey is a regular player at Prescott, Arizona’s Yavapai Casino and was ecstatic to hit the big one. Staff and guests alike shared in his excitement as he is well known in the casino. Jackpot Arizona has now awarded over $360,000 from its launch on New Year’s Day 2019. Jackpot Arizona can only be found in Prescott, Arizona (everyone’s hometown) at Bucky’s & Yavapai Casinos.

2020 continues to be all about the money at both Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos.

Get in to win your share of over $230,000 of cash and trip prizes with daily complimentary entries to the “Cash Me If You Can” promotion running April through June. Every Friday, Hot Seat prize values escalate for up to $1,000 Cash or Gold Rewards Play and up to 2,000 extra drawing entries. Don’t forget, drawing entries are valid for each monthly drawing including the grand drawing on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 6 p.m. Will you choose to accept your mission or spin for your chance at $25,000? Visit BuckysCasino.com for more information about these promotions and both casinos.

I last went and played at Bucky’s & Yavapai Casinos in mid-January. I had a great time at both properties and walked away a few hundred dollars ahead after playing a whole bunch of penny slots. All of my favorite Aristocrat games were there including Lightning Link, Tarzan, Buffalo, and more. I noticed the massive Jackpot Arizona prize and was excited to be playing with my Gold Rush Club card knowing I could be the next winner! Go check it out!

Have a lucky month!

Alexandra

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

Your Authority On Everything Gaming VOLUME 12 • ISSUE 03 MANAGING DIRECTOR & VIDEO POKER GURU Elizabeth Torma liz@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 Lana Hartmann Heather Foreman 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: What is the deal with [my favorite casino] getting rid of their best games? I really like playing [several slots] there and now I can’t! I guess I’ll look for the games at [the other casinos] but I’m having a difficult time justifying changing over because of the drive and [the different players club card program].

James A.—Phoenix, AZ ANSWER: James, we understand your pain! We have seen so many slots, video poker and video keno machines go the way of the dinosaurs at a casino, and from casinos across the country.

It’s not a fun feeling knowing your favorite games are gone. The loss is similar to misplacing your favorite toy as a child.

As creatures of habit, we rely on security and stability to see us through. As fans of casino games, we understand the randomness of the outcomes of our bets but still look for regularity where we can find it. Relying on your favorite slot is what sees us through the sessions where there are no big wins or jackpots as opposed to when we can walk out ahead. All we can say is to embrace the change with a positive attitude and move on.

Remember, you are not alone. There are other guests at your favorite casino who also just lost their favorite game, possibly yours, possibly a different one. And, don’t forget, the casino is going through the same situation you are. They also have to embrace change or be left behind. However, you are looking for an explanation as to why your slot left. Sympathizing with the casino may not be what you want to hear!

The Slot Department in a casino keeps a close eye on many variables concerning all the slot machines on their casino floor. Most importantly, how much money a specific slot (or group of slots) makes on average each day over the long run. If that number begins to drop to an unacceptably low value, change is inevitable. Another factor can be competitive in nature. Your favorite casino may notice what games other nearby properties are offering and feel the need to add those games (or similar ones) to their floor. So, “older” slots (like your favorite one) get the axe.

In addition, we are aware of several casinos in Arizona who are forced to use the “duct tape & bailing wire” approach to certain older slots. Those older games make a relatively large amount of money on average for them and they can’t afford to remove them from the floor just yet. But, and herein lies the rub, these slots are no longer serviced or supported by the manufacturer (similar to owning a manual transmission 2009 Pontiac—the last year that brand of car was made). The slot manufacturer has moved on to more modern platforms also, for a variety of reasons. Now the Slot Department has to scramble to find spare parts or spare games on the used slot machine market which, believe me, is not big (and there isn’t an AutoZone store for slot machines you can just walk into and buy the part you need!).

Eventually, the casino just can’t find the parts anymore and your slot goes away. In any event, we suggest you communicate (politely) how you feel to the slot team at your favorite casino. $

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NIGA EXPO 2020

INTERBLOCK GAMING INTERVIEW With Mr. Patrick Hutchins, Vice President Of Sales—Western Region

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e were extremely excited to learn we’d have the opportunity to ask an executive at Interblock Gaming about their Electronic Table Games (ETG) and other casino products leading up to this year’s National Indian Gaming Association Trade Show & Convention (NIGA EXPO 2020)!

For information about their games, visit InterblockGaming.com.

QUESTION: Interblock is known for its innovative ETG products. How will Interblock use innovation on the casino floor in the next few years?

ANSWER: We will continue to introduce new and exciting games such as the Universal Cabinet, which provides players with a single station experience of all their favorite table games!

Also on display in our NIGA EXPO 2020 Booth will be our latest products for Craps, Blackjack, Roulette, Dual Baccarat and Diamond Baccarat.

QUESTION: As a major manufacturer of ETGs and other casino equipment, what strategies are you using to keep casino executives and players coming back to your products?

ANSWER: Innovation, because our products are specific to Table Games, we are able to focus on what casino operators need to improve their customers’ experience while visiting their casinos. Having a dialog with our customers and being able to adjust what we offer is what sets us apart from our competitors.

We are 100% focused on Electronic Table Games. It isn’t a small division of our company.

QUESTION: Interblock’s Stadium ETG was awarded product of the year at the Global Gaming Awards in Las Vegas in 2019. Winning a Global Gaming Award is a clear sign of success for any organization! How does that make you feel?

ANSWER: We’re very honored to be recognized for this Award and look forward to taking this product to the next level in 2020!

Mr. Patrick Hutchins

QUESTION: At this year’s NIGA EXPO 2020 in San Diego, what products are you most looking forward to presenting to casino executives?

ANSWER: Deal Assist California Craps and Diamond Baccarat.

With our new California Craps we will be the first ETG supplier to offer Craps in a Stadium environment.

QUESTION: How is Interblock attracting new players, some who are younger and others who are part of the traditional group of casino visitors, to your ETG and skill games?

ANSWER: We feel our products play to the interests of both the younger (new) and the traditional casino visitors. With our automated products, new players can learn how to play table games in a much less intimidating environment, and our automated games still offer the seasoned player a fast-paced experience. Our Stadium products offer an environment where players can play their favorite game with a live dealer while simultaneously playing a new game, either automated or another live game. With our Pulse Arena products, casinos can offer a fully immersive experience designed to attract new players and existing players seeking innovation.

QUESTION: What Interblock ETG product is your favorite to play when you visit a casino and why?

ANSWER: MiniStar Roulette! I started my career in Slot Operations and had always been intimidated by Roulette. Playing our automated Roulette allows me to learn the game at my pace, with a lower cost to play. $

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NIGA EXPO 2020

Happy 8’s & Jolly 8’s

By Incredible Technologies

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he number 8 is luckier than ever in Incredible Technologies’ Happy 8’s and Jolly 8’s slot themes. The Infinity V55 exclusive Eastern-inspired titles feature Scatter Blast, an innovative accumulation mechanic for bonuses, progressives and added wilds over a cycle of 8 spins. On the 8th spin, all wilds are released to the 40 line reel set below for astounding wins! Any progressive awards or bonus meters that have been filled with their respective scatters are also awarded! After 8 spins, all bonus and progressive collections are reset to begin the fun all over again.

Three Bonus scatters must accumulate within the Bonus meter over the course of 8 spins to trigger 8 Free Spins. Any accumulated wilds from the base game are carried over to free spins, where accumulated wilds are active on the reels and shift with every spin! All the collected wilds and features carry back over to the base game to finish up any remaining spins in the cycle for even more chances to gather wilds and win progressive awards!

For more information on these and other games by Incredible Technologies, visit their website at ITSGames.com. $

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TABLE GAMES

By Al Moe

SUPER 4 PROGRESSIVE BLACKJACK Available Now At Casino Arizona

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f there’s one thing I’ve learned in casinos, it’s that Blackjack is indestructible. It can’t be killed with death-rays from space. It’s perfect. Las Vegas couldn’t kill the game’s popularity by changing from single-deck to six-deck shoes or paying 6-for-5 on Blackjacks or taking away re-split Aces.

Fortunately, those of us who play in the enlightened and fairer state of Arizona can still re-split our Aces; and we still get paid 3-for-2 on Blackjacks. Still, inventors keep trying to improve the game by adding side bets.

Winning At Super 4 The reason casinos go along with new bets is that Blackjack is very close to a break-even proposition for the best players. So, I understand the goal of improving the casinos’ bottom line. And I can ignore the bonus bets and stick to basic strategy and card counting if I wish.

Unlike most Blackjack side bets, Super 4 tables have a large running progressive jackpot that grows larger with each wager.

And, there are multiple ways to win. To start with, should the dealer’s up-card be an Ace, you’ve got an instant winner of at least $10. If the dealer has a Blackjack, you’ll win at least $25.

Change Is Good On the other hand, I don’t want to be an ostrich with my head in the sand or shoved where my wallet goes. And, there are millions of people who like side bets. There are even more people who like jackpots, or slot machines. Otherwise they wouldn’t be so popular! So grudgingly, I accept that some things, like my hair color, change over time. Bummer.

And, I guess it’s not a bummer to be able to win a substantial jackpot while also enjoying a Blackjack game. You can win $5,000 on the Super Bonus at Spanish 21, or $8,000 with a Buster Blackjack hit. You can even win $25,000 at Lucky Ladies. Of course, each of those takes a $25 side wager.

What’s new in town is Super 4 Progressive Blackjack by the casino games manufacturer AGS (they make slot machines too!). It’s only available right now at Casino Arizona, but for a side bet of just $5, you have a chance to win a progressive that sits at nearly $100,000 as this issue went to print!

As with other Blackjack side bets, your wager wins and loses based on your hand and the dealers, but you still play standard Blackjack rules. The big difference is that when you play this new bet, it’s like taking all-day insurance on your hand. You won’t mind if the dealer has an Ace-up or makes a Blackjack because that’s when you win.

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When the dealer does have a Blackjack, the dealer’s two cards and your two cards are combined to make a Poker hand. If you can’t make at least a pair, you’ll get the $25 payout. If you have a pair, the payout doubles to $50. Four cards of the same color pay $100, and a Flush pays $200. Then it gets interesting.

The rest of the winning hands pay whatever the jackpot meters show. These include a Royal Flush in Diamonds (A-K-Q-J) ($98,210.00 at press time), Royals in the other suits ($47,426.00 at press time), plus a Straight and a Flush. There’s even a random, must-hit jackpot for just playing the wager. It is guaranteed to hit before it reaches $1,000.

Super 4 might not change all my ideas about Blackjack side bets, but it’s a good start!

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

THE FLOW Using How The Cards Are Falling At The Table To Your Advantage

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he Flow, by definition, is an unscientific description by Blackjack players of the way the cards are falling, either for the house or for the player.

For example, have you ever played Blackjack when it seems like every time you double you catch your 10 and every time the dealer shows a bust card they break? This is the description of The Flow of cards when they are in favor of the player. Of course, it goes the other way for the house as well.

Here is something that pro players do every time before sitting down to play Blackjack—they scout the tables. The way they do this is to walk through the casino and look at all the tables.

What they are looking for are tables where most of the players have more than a typical buy-in of chips in front of them. Players at tables tend to have similar results; either most are losing or winning. Find a table where players are winning and chances are The Flow of cards are in favor of the player. By doing this, it will increase the chances of you winning. Ask before entering a game mid-shoe. Otherwise, if The Flow changes from good to bad, the players at the table will all blame you.

Here is another trick of the trade. If you sit down at any table and lose four hands in a row sit out until the end of the shoe, or switch tables, because The Flow is favoring the house. I call this "TJ's four hand rule." Additionally, if you find yourself pushing or losing on the hand of 20 or Blackjack more than a couple of times, change tables. Here's why; seventy percent of all the money that you will win playing Blackjack comes from the hand of 20 and Blackjack. If you are not winning those hands, The Flow is in the house’s favor and it's not going to be a winning table for you. Incidentally, that is also the reason that you never split Tens.

Have you ever noticed that when a new player joins your Blackjack table mid-shoe often times the dealer’s very next hand is a Blackjack? There is no mathematical explanation that I know of that can justify it, but both dealers and players all agree it happens quite often. I have spoken with other professional players who tell me they reduce their bet size when someone enters the game mid-shoe just because it does happen so frequently. I personally don't think it makes any difference, it's just that there is someone to blame if it does happen. The dealer’s odds of getting Blackjack are the same as the player on each hand of a randomly shuffled shoe (about 1 in 21 times), so just because a new player sits down, the odds do not change! They remain the same.

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The mathematical explanations that I provide in my column are based on a randomly shuffled shoe. For example, the player is at a –0.54% disadvantage at the beginning of a randomly shuffled six deck game, based on the rules of most of the casinos. However, it takes between 120 to 160 shuffles to completely randomize six decks. An observation that I have made is when the casino changes cards, which is usually every 24 hours or less, you will get extreme swings in The Flow of cards, mainly because they are not randomly shuffled. So keep this in mind if you are at a Blackjack table when they change the cards out or open a table.

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.

ARIZONA LOTTERY

By Ashley Bold, Public Relations Coordinator

NEW GAMES: 100X & EXTREME GREEN Enjoy Bonus Games And The Chance To Win Big!

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he Arizona Lottery’s newest $30 Scratchers and $20 Fast Play tickets are bringing bonus games and the chance to win big prizes to players’ favorite retailers. With $35 million up for grabs and multiple ways to win, the Arizona Lottery’s newest tickets give players plenty of options for big wins and big fun!

100X SCRATCHERS With a top prize of $3,500,000, the 100X Scratchers ticket allows players to multiply what they love, offering over $90 million in total prizes! On this $30 game, players scratch the ticket to match any of eight WINNING NUMBERS to the twenty-five YOUR NUMBERS to win the prize shown for the matching number, and if a player reveals a stack of cash symbol, they automatically win the prize shown below that symbol.

The 100X Scratchers ticket also gives players the chance to multiply their winnings by 2X, 5X, 10X, 50X, or even 100X! But, with the 100X Scratchers ticket, the winning doesn’t stop there. Three bonus spots at the bottom of the ticket offer the chance to win $50, $100, or $500 instantly.

EXTREME GREEN FAST PLAY For players looking for another chance to win instantly, the $20 Extreme Green ticket is the newest Fast Play game from the Arizona Lottery. Simply match any of YOUR NUMBERS to the WINNING NUMBERS to win the prize below that number.

This ticket also features a set of EXTREME NUMBERS, which means 10 times the prize amount shown when matched to a corresponding WINNING NUMBER. Like the 100X Scratcher, the Extreme Green Fast Play ticket comes with a bonus game, with the chance to win $20, $50, or $100 by simply matching three identical symbols.

“Our games with multipliers give Arizona Lottery players many ways to play and have been a favorite of theirs over the years,” said Executive Director of the Arizona Lottery Gregg Edgar.

“We love to bring new and engaging games to our players and these tickets multiply not only the fun, but the winnings too.”

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Players can purchase Extreme Green and 100X at any Arizona Lottery retailer. All non-winning 100X and Extreme Green tickets can be entered into the Arizona Lottery’s Million Dollar Giveaway second chance promotion, beginning April 15th.

Players can purchase Scratchers and Fast Play tickets at all 3,000+ Arizona Lottery retail locations. For more information, please visit ArizonaLottery.com. $ Scratchers® is a registered service mark of the California Lottery.

COVER STORY—Gila River Hotels & Casinos

There’s never been a better time to play at Gila River Hotels & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte and Vee Quiva. Whether you’re looking to experience a star-studded live show at Wild Horse Pass, win big at the state-of-the-art bingo room at Lone Butte, or book a sanctuary staycation at Vee Quiva, you now have convenient access to all three of Gila River’s beautiful properties. With the new Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway complete, you can enjoy a different gaming experience at each property all under the same loyalty program and just 15 minutes from each other!

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More Benefits with THE Card by Gila River Hotels & Casinos Gila River Hotels & Casinos is springing into March with gaming promotions that will have guests winning big, from the Nissan Ice Cold Giveaway to the Ante Up Spring Poker Classic Series at Vee Quiva. Guests can gain access to exclusive benefits at each property with THE Card® by Gila River Hotels & Casinos.

THE Card allows guests to earn and use points across all three Gila River properties. Card holders can review their balance, points and rewards anytime at THE Card kiosks or on the new Gila River Hotels & Casinos app, which is available at the App Store and Google Play.

The benefits THE Card offers will have Arizona sports fans cheering! With THE Card, guests can receive benefits like sporting event tickets to the Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Coyotes, Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona State University. Guests also get 15% off gear at the Diamondbacks Chase Field Team Shop and at any authorized ASU Team Shop when showing THE Card.

p.m., the first 250 guests to visit Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte or Vee Quiva, will receive a pull tab for their chance to win a prize.

Guests who find a key on their pull tab will be entered into the grand finale on Monday, March 30, for a chance to drive home in a new SUV. For every 150 points earned on Mondays, THE Card members can enter into the grand finale night drawing for bonus keys. Additional prizes include exclusive Arizona Coyotes gear or Free Bonus Play.

Wild Horse Pass Unveils New Spotlight Lounge Gila River Hotels & Casinos is bringing wine culture to Wild Horse Pass, in Chandler, AZ, with its newest addition, Spotlight Lounge, located on the gaming floor. Guests can sip their way around the world of wine with Spotlight Lounge’s self-serve wine bar. With 32 selections to choose from, guests can come to Spotlight Lounge to relax with a glass of wine and a bite to eat off the small plate menu.

Guests can redeem additional benefits at the Sheraton Grand Resort at Wild Horse Pass, Whirlwind Golf Club, Aji Spa, select Chevron gas stations, Toka Sticks Golf Club and Four Points by Sheraton at Phoenix Mesa Gateway. THE Card members can also receive discounts on State Forty Eight merchandise and at the KOLI Equestrian Center.

The wines are conveniently retrieved through a Wineemotion ™ dispenser and preservation system. This all-in-one system allows guests to choose the wine they want, when they want and how they want. Here’s how it works: purchase a wine card, choose a bottle and put the wine glass under the spout, then select from a 3-ounce, 6-ounce, or 9-ounce pour. Guests can enjoy their glass of wine either in the relaxed atmosphere of Spotlight Lounge or in the excitement of Wild Horse Pass’s casino floor. In addition to wine, Spotlight Lounge offers their own unique cocktails that are handmade to order.

Nissan Giveaway Contest on Monday Nights

Plenty of Luck at Lone Butte

As the Official Hotels & Casinos of the Arizona Coyotes, Gila River Hotels & Casinos is holding a Nissan Giveaway at each of its three properties, where three lucky guests will win a brandnew 2020 Nissan Murano Platinum. Every Monday starting at 7

For players that are feeling lucky this month, Lone Butte, in Chandler, AZ, is kicking off its Lucky Seats Table Games Promotion from March 1 to June 25, between 11:30 a.m. & 9:30 p.m.

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From Sunday to Thursday at the designated timeframe, table game players that play with THE Card will have a chance to be randomly drawn to win sports tickets, event tickets, autographed memorabilia or up to $500 in promo chips.

In addition, Lone Butte is hosting the 16th Annual Luck O’ the Irish Blackjack Tournament on Tuesday, March 17. The tournament will start at 7 p.m., with registration beginning at 5 p.m.

The tournament has an $80 buy-in and guests that register before March 17 will receive an extra $1,000 in tournament chips.

The top six players of the tournament will win a prize, with first place winning a guaranteed $7,500!

Vee Quiva Poker Classic Series Vee Quiva, in Laveen, AZ, is going all-in this month with its annual Ante Up Spring Poker Classic Series, showcasing a month of poker tournaments and a main event featuring a $100,000 guaranteed prize pool. Players can enjoy a variety of satellites and tournaments beginning Sunday, March 1, with the main event taking place from March 21-29. Players can win their way into the main event by qualifying in the Multi-Table Satellites or Single Table Shootouts, or buy directly into the main event for a $1,100 entry fee.

Electrify the Night with BAD Bingo Bingo lovers, grab your glow sticks and head over to Lone Butte or Vee Quiva for Bingo After Dark (BAD), starting at 11:30 p.m. and featuring a live DJ. Guests at Lone Butte can start off the night with “Electrify,” the official BAD Bingo pre-party. The pre-party is located in the electronic table games room and takes place every Friday and 22 Arizona Gaming Guide | March 2020 | azgamingguide.com

Saturday night, starting at 7 p.m. Buy two red bull mixed drinks and skip the line at B.A.D Bingo.

For guests in the West Valley, Vee Quiva’s BAD Bingo pre-party takes place in the Tequila Lounge every Saturday night. Bingo players can get their party started at 9 p.m. with drinks and a live DJ in the lounge.

Plan a Staycation Wild Horse Pass and Vee Quiva are modern Four Diamondawarded hotels that are the perfect staycation destinations for those looking for an escape.

Wild Horse Pass is home to 242 newly refreshed guest rooms, seven adjoining restaurants, live entertainment and gaming. For those with a taste for perfection, the cuisine at Shula’s Steak House is bursting with fresh ingredients and the most unforgettable flavors.

Tucked away in the desert mountains of the southwest Valley is Vee Quiva. Vee Quiva is home to 90 boutique rooms adjacent to five dining options, two energetic lounges and a variety of gaming options. George Lopez’s Chingon Kitchen also generates a lot of buzz with its atmosphere and flavors that are as colorful as the comedian himself!

Whether playing for fun or serious about their game, guests are encouraged to carve out some “Me Time” at Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte and Vee Quiva. For more information, visit their website at PlayAtGila.com. $ PACK PRIDE RIDE Round-trip transportation to Gila River Arena from Wild Horse Pass and Vee Quiva for select Arizona Coyotes home games. Bus begins loading 2 hours before puck drop on the north side of Wild Horse Pass hotel valet with a stop at Vee Quiva VIP Entrance. For tickets & info visit PlayAtGila.com/Happenings & look for the Arizona Coyotes mascot!

LAUGHLIN, NEVADA

By Heather Foreman

WIN BIG @ GOLDEN NUGGET LAUGHLIN Over $60K Is Being Given Away All Month Long

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t all starts with winning $100 in promotional chips every Friday during the month of March at Golden Nugget Laughlin’s Table Games Hot Seats.

Every 30 minutes between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m., one lucky player will win $100 in promotional chips. To qualify, simply be playing at your favorite table game with your 24K Select Club Card at the time of each hot seat selection.

The weekend continues with winning a share of $5,000 every Saturday in March during Golden Nugget Laughlin’s $20,000 Spring into Cash Giveaway. Cash drawings take place at 7, 8, and 9 p.m., with five winners drawn at each time. Top prize is $2,000. Receive one entry for every 25 Tier Credits earned on slot and video poker games, Thursday – Saturday, each week.

Activate your entries each Saturday starting at 5 p.m. by using a 24K Select Kiosk.

In addition, this March your chances of winning big just got a whole lot better. Win up to $12,500 in Golden Nugget Laughlin’s $40,000 Blarney Bucks Slot Tournament, March 19-21, where first place takes home $12,500, and all tournament en-

trants are guaranteed to win at least $25. The tournament entry fee is $100 and includes two rounds of tournament play.

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

GOLDEN NUGGET 24K Select Club Did you know the Golden Nugget 24K Select Club includes rewards that travel? This one-of-a-kind players club program has unique rewards and benefits like no other!

For one, the 24K Select Club is valid at five Golden Nugget Casinos which are located in Laughlin, Las Vegas, Lake Charles (in Southwestern Louisiana), Biloxi (on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast), and Atlantic City (right on the boardwalk).

Also, your comp dollars are valid at over 600 Landry’s Inc. Restaurants across the country, including 6 in the Valley! $

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GAMING NEWS

Let Spring Begin With A Visit To BlueWater Resort & Casino Win A Camaro—Play 170+ New Slots

Talking Stick Resort Preparing For 2 Month Celebration Of 10 Year Anniversary

Let Spring begin with a visit to the BlueWater Resort & Casino and you may be the winner who will put the pedal to the metal and drive away in a Chevy Camaro Convertible! Be sure to bring your luck as BlueWater now offers over 170 new slots on the gaming floor. March at BlueWater is jam-packed with daily gaming promotions, fast cars, hot slots and bobby socks!

CCC Giveaway 2020 – Chevy Camaro Convertible!

BlueWater will be giving away over $49,000 in cash and prizes during the March CCC Giveaway 2020. From March 1 to March 28, theClub members can play, swipe and earn entries for the drawing. Each Thursday, theClub members can earn ten times the entries. The CCC Giveaway 2020 - Chevy Camaro Convertible and cash grand prize drawing will be held on March 28 starting at 6 p.m. During the grand prize drawings, over $38,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded and one lucky winner will win the 2020 Chevy Camaro Convertible.

Try your Luck, Drop the Puck! Win Cash!

It’s Raining Ka-Ching-Ko Clover’s of cash Mondays at BlueWater. Will you Ka-Ching-Ko for a chance to win up to $1,500? Members of theClub who earn 100 base points per entry will have an opportunity to drop 3 pucks during the Raining Ka-Ching-Ko Clovers drawings. Each Monday, a winner will be drawn every half-hour starting from Noon to 4:00 p.m. to play the Raining Ka-Ching-Ko prize board.

Lucky Charms Fridays!

You can Count your Lucky Charms in the Lucky Charms promotion where you can win a share of $2,700 in cash. Drawings will be held every half hour from 2 to 6 p.m. for $300 in cash.

Each Friday theClub members who earn 100 base points per entry have a chance to count their Lucky Charms of Cash!

Come to BlueWater—Come to Play!

BlueWater Resort & Casino, 11300 Resort Dr., Parker, AZ 85344 BlueWaterFun.com – 1.888.243.3360 $

Talking Stick Resort, an enterprise of the Salt River PimaMaricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC), will celebrate its 10year anniversary with a raucous two-month celebration commencing in April. In addition to more than up to $10 million in cash giveaways and exciting special events, the resort has announced an exclusive poolside concert series, kicking off with the legendary Steve Miller Band and culminating with “Mr. Worldwide,” himself, Pitbull.

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“When Talking Stick Resort opened a decade ago, we saw great potential for a new destination for hospitality and entertainment in Scottsdale, and the success of that vision is a great source of pride for the SRPMIC and our staff,” said Dennis Leong, President and CEO at Talking Stick Resort. “We are grateful for the reception we have received from our loyal guests and have many exciting events planned to celebrate with them.”

Celebration of Talking Stick Resort’s 10th anniversary will kick off April 1 as entries will begin to be collected for the $10 Million Dollar Anniversary Promotion. As part of the promotion, 100 lucky players will have a chance to win up to $100,000 on Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the month. Keno and poker will also offer special tournaments and promotions in April.

A beacon for entertainment since it opened its doors on April 15, 2010, Talking Stick Resort’s award-winning restaurants and lounges, luxurious spa and numerous live music venues have become the blueprint for others in the Valley. For more information on Talking Stick Resort, its 10th anniversary and to join its Player’s Reward Club for exclusive offers, visit their website at TalkingStickResort.com. $

GAMING NEWS

Casino Del Sol In Tucson March 2020 Promotions, Games & Entertainment

PROMOTIONS $100,000 Super 6 Draw – Club Sol Members can participate February 17 – April 5. On Mondays get 1 Super 6 Draw ticket; 6 lucky numbers or a quick pick, on the touch screen for Sunday’s ball drawings. Earn up to 10 tickets for every 100 points earned. Every Sunday at 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. live ball drawings will determine the 6 lucky numbers. If a lucky player has matched all 6 numbers, they will score the grand prize up to $100,000 CASH! Slot Tournament Tuesdays – Club Sol Members can participate in weekly slot tournaments at Casino Del Sol on March 17, 24 & 31 to win Free Play prizes. As an added bonus, Members can earn an additional chance by earning 150 slot/table points. Session winners will win Free Play & the Top 10 overall score winners have a chance to participate in the end of day finale for a chance to win up to $500 Free Play.

BLACKJACK Who’s My Lucky Dealer – Join your favorite Table Games Dealer every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, between 2:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. There’s a chance to win $50 in FREE Bet Chips along with an entry in our Grand Prize Drawing where you can win your share of $5,000 in Casino Chips. Grand Prize Drawing will be held on April 3. See Pit for details.

POKER Rolling High Hand – Players will win instantly with qualifying high hands. High hand applies to all Hold’em, Stud, Omaha & Big O games. When a player qualifies with a high hand they will win bonus cash after 1 hour. If a new high hand is made within that hour, then the bonus cash amount will roll to the next qualifier, $150 max bonus cash. Please visit the Poker room for complete details.

Rolling Cash Giveaway - $100 drawing will take place on Fridays from 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.

March TV Madness – Players will begin tracking hours on February 1 – March 15. Players will be able to redeem their hours beginning March 19 during select College Basketball Games.

Winners may win $250 cash prizes or a 55” Smart TV. Please visit the Poker room for complete details.

BINGO Cosmic Bingo Mardi Gras – On March 2, show us your Bingos for beads! Best dressed wins 1st - $300, 2nd - $200 & 3rd - $100.

Hosted by the hilarious Lucinda Holliday and DJ Michael Lopez of Mix Master DJ’s.

St. Patrick’s Day – On March 17, 50% Off Electronic Packs.

Also, check out the new Mini Session Sapphire Pack available for this day only (mini-ball included). Sunday discounts & Bingo Bucks coupons are invalid.

Cosmic Bingo Game Show – On March 20, drawings to play the Bingo Bash Board, Blingo Game, Dance Competitions & the infamous Cash Cube. Hosted by the hilarious Lucinda Holliday & DJ Michael Lopez. $ PARADISO Thursday Tribute Nights

PARADISO Sunday Special

3/5 Sammy Hagar Tribute (Three Lock Box)

3/15 SOLebrity ICONS (Door: $10)

3/12 Scorpions Tribute (Love Drive) 3/19 Boy Band Tribute (Up Town)

TROPICO Fridays

3/26 Moody Blue Tribute (Go Now)

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PARADISO Friday Latin Nights

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3/13 Ruben Rendon y su Explosion del Norte

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3/20 Arizona Norte

TROPICO Saturdays

3/27 Live Music

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PARADISO Saturday Country Nights

3/14

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3/7 Workingmans Band

3/21

Ritmo de Sanchez

3/14 Caiden Brewer

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Live Music

3/21 Southern Reins 3/28 Billy Shaw Jr Band

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GAMING NEWS

Agave’s Restaurant Re-opens At Harrah’s Ak-Chin Resort And Casino New Look—New Menu!

After a four-month renovation and refresh, Agave’s Restaurant located at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Resort and Casino has re-opened with a whole new look and an updated menu. The newly remodeled 3,869 square foot space with seating for 118 guests boasts indoor and pool-side dining in a new, modernized environment. The restaurant features an elegant yet contemporary casual setting, complete with beautiful fixtures and chrome décor where diners can crave an abundance of flavors inspired

by Executive Chef Colin Ribble.

Open from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. seven days a week, Agave’s features traditional breakfast fare such as Denver omelets and pancakes as well as Sonoran-inspired breakfast items including Machaca Con Huevos and a Chorizo Con Queso Omelet. Lunch items include burgers, sandwiches and salads, build-your-own tacos and burritos, specialty dessert items and cocktails served in 53ounce schooners.

According to Robert Miguel, Chairman of the Ak-Chin Indian Community, “The grand re-opening of Agave’s Restaurant gives Harrah’s customers another spectacular dining option. It also further supports our commitment to providing the firstclass amenities that our customers deserve. At Harrah’s, we provide the best, for the best, by the best!”

“The re-opening of Agave’s Restaurant is the final chapter of our multimillion-dollar expansion project that touched practically every inch of the Harrah’s Ak-Chin property,” said Robert Livingston, General Manager and Regional President of Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. “Now that we have completed the expansion and celebrated our 25th anniversary, we will continue our ‘play for all’ philosophy into the coming year.”

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About Harrah’s Ak-Chin Resort and Casino: Celebrating 25 years in Maricopa, Arizona, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Resort and Casino is Arizona’s first and only tribal casino to have an international management partner. Harrah’s Ak-Chin is the only casino in Arizona that allows guests, through its Caesars Rewards program, to unlock benefits and other prizes that can be used worldwide at the entire Caesars’ family of casinos.

Harrah’s Ak-Chin also boasts the only Bingo hall in the Caesars organization, continuing the proud heritage of William F. Harrah, who opened his first Bingo hall in Reno in 1937.

In addition to its slot machines, video poker, video keno, statewide progressives and live action poker and Blackjack, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino guests can also enjoy 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 features 529 luxurious resort and tower guestrooms, spa and fitness center, and an outdoor swimming pool with swim-up bar.

Harrah’s Ak-Chin has been named a Most Admired Company

by Arizona Business Magazine and Best Companies AZ, and Phoenix Business Journal has named the property one of the “Best Places to Work in the Valley” four consecutive years. Harrah’s Ak-Chin was also awarded a Volunteer Service Award from the Arizona Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism. For more information about Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, visit HarrahsAkChin.com. $

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

Editor’s Picks

The Rocket Man

An Evening With Neal McCoy

Diamond Center—Sahuarita April 11

Mazatzal Hotel & Casino April 27

The Elton John tribute show, The Rocket Man, is set to take the stage at Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment’s Diamond Center on Saturday, April 11, 2020. This is a free show, limited to two tickets per guest. Tickets are available now through Etix and at Desert Diamond Casino’s Box Office.

Doors open at 8 p.m.; show starts at 9 p.m.

On April 27, Mazatzal welcomes country music legend, Neal McCoy. Neal McCoy has released fifteen studio albums. In 1993, Neal McCoy broke through with the back-to-back number 1 singles No Doubt About It and Wink from his platinumcertified album No Doubt About It. His commercial success continued into the late 1990s with two more platinum albums and a gold album, as well as six more Top Ten hits. A seventh Top Ten hit, the number 10 Billy's Got His Beer Goggles On, came in 2005 from his self-released That's Life. A new studio album, XII, arrived in 2012, co-produced by Blake Shelton & Miranda Lambert. In 2013 he released Pride: A Tribute to Charley Pride, Neal's longtime friend and mentor. 2015 brought the Big Band Standards CD You Don't Know Me.

This is Elton! Rus Anderson is Elton John's official body double for his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” world tour videos and photos! Picked by Elton himself, Rus performs as a young Elton John in “The Rocket Man Show”—driving a night of Elton's greatest hits, with spot on vocals and fierce piano playing.

Rus painstakingly recreates an early concert with gorgeous, colorful and flamboyant costumes actually worn by Elton— including boots, glasses and jumpsuits from 1973, as well as his sparkly tuxedo from 1984! With all the classic young Elton antics, audiences are in for a night of nostalgia, singing, laughing and participation.

Treena Parvello, Director of Public Relations and Communications for the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, said, “The Rocket Man Show is the most authentic Elton John tribute show in the world! Experience the Rocket Man come to life at the Diamond Center on April 11 for as little as $20!”

Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment, with three locations in Southern Arizona (Tucson, Sahuarita, and Why) and one in the West Valley, is owned and operated by the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, an enterprise of the Tohono O’odham Nation.

For more info about this show and other great performances coming to the Diamond Center, or Desert Diamond Casinos, visit DDCAZ.com or call 1.866.DDC.WINS. $

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Neal has been on 17 USO Tours around the world and continues to say it's one of the achievements he's most proud of. He is also the recipient of multiple Humanitarian awards from The Academy of Country Music, The Country Radio Broadcasters and The Masonic Grand Lodge. In 2016, Neal again made a move to continue his patriotic values by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance "Live" on his Facebook page every morning. He's reached millions of viewers all over the country and around the world. Currently he is at approximately 1,500 days in a row and going strong.

Neal maintains a very busy touring schedule every year.

Make sure to catch a show when he's near because as Neal says, "No two shows are the same!"

Tickets $40 advance - $50 if purchased after April 19, 2020.

Event is open to guests 21+.

Doors open 6:00 p.m.; show starts at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets available online at MazatzalCasino.com or at the cashier cage. Neal McCoy, only at Mazatzal Hotel & Casino! $

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CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

Tracy Morgan, Larry the Cable Guy, Dionne Warwick Among Performers at Gila River Hotels & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass in March & April Gila River Hotels & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass presents its star-studded entertainment lineup for March and April filled with national acts, such as popular comedians Tracy Morgan, Larry the Cable Guy, and five-time Grammy award-winning music legend, Dionne Warwick. The full entertainment schedule is as follows: Thursday, March 12: WAR Show at 8 p.m.—Tickets start at $27 One of the most popular funk groups of the ’70s, WAR, was also one of the most eclectic, freely melding soul, Latin, jazz, blues, reggae and rock influences into an effortlessly funky whole. The roots of WAR lay in an R&B cover band called the Creators. Guitarist Howard Scott and drummer Harold Brown started the group in 1962 while attending high school in the Compton area, and three years later, the lineup also featured keyboardist Leroy “Lonnie” Jordan, bassist Morris “B.B.” Dickerson, and saxophonist/flutist Charles Miller.

Friday, March 20: Larry the Cable Guy Shows at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.—Tickets start at $37 Larry the Cable Guy is a multi-platinum recording artist, Grammy nominee, Billboard award winner and one of the top comedians in the country. Larry’s road to stardom included the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, which grossed more than 15 million dollars. The tour’s success led to Blue Collar Comedy Tour, The Movie, which premiered on Comedy Central in November of 2003 and, at the time, was the highest rated movie in the channel’s history. Larry has won Billboard’s 2005 Comedy Artist of the year and Comedy Album of the year and he received the Billboard Top Comedy Tour Award in 2006.

Warwick, continues to regale audiences internationally. From the early 1960s, her iconic sound set the bar in American pop music by earning more than 60 charted hit songs and selling over 100 million records. Dionne earned a Lifetime Achievement Grammy from the recording academy, released a Top 3 album, “She’s Back,” and has a new holiday release, “The Voices of Christmas” – which features duets/collaborations with the Oak Ridge Boys and John Rich, Aloe Blacc, Audra Day, Dianne Reeves, Michael McDonald, Chloe X Halle, Wayna Morris of Boyz II Men and Johnny Mathis.

Friday April 17: Rodney Carrington Show at 8 p.m.—Tickets start at $45 Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor and writer who has recorded eight major record label comedy albums selling over 3 million copies. “Morning Wood” has been certified gold and “Greatest Hits” has been certified Platinum by the RIAA. Rodney starred in his own TV sitcom “Rodney,” which ran for two seasons on ABC. He co-wrote and costarred with Toby Keith in the feature film Beer for My Horses. According to Pollstar, Rodney has been one of the top ten highest-grossing touring comedians for the last ten years and among the top four or five the last several years.

Upcoming Tribute Acts Include: December ’63—Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m.

Tennesee River—Tribute to Alabama Friday, March 13 at 8 p.m.

Piano Men: Generations – Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John Sunday, March 15 at 3 p.m.

Friday, March 27: Tracy Morgan Show at 8 p.m.—Tickets start at $35 Tracy Morgan is one of the most well-respected comedians in his field, known for his roles across seven seasons of 30 Rock, where he received a Supporting Actor Emmy nomination, and Saturday Night Live, which earned him an Emmy nod for Outstanding Guest Actor. Morgan has had standup specials for Netflix, HBO and Comedy Central. Morgan can be heard voicing the role of “Fox” in Netflix’s November 2019 series, “Green Eggs & Ham,” as well as “Captain Caveman” in the upcoming 2020 feature, “Scoob.”

Aretha Queen of Soul – Tribute to Aretha Franklin Sunday, April 5 at 3 p.m.

Friday, April 10: Dionne Warwick Show at 8 p.m.—Tickets start at $47 Five-time Grammy award-winning music legend, Dionne

For details and tickets, visit PlayAtGila.com, or the box office at Wild Horse Pass. All guests under 21 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult 21 or older. $

Discounts are available for Gila River Indian Community members, group sales and hotel sales package clients, Gila River Hotels & Casinos Team Members, and Players Club card members at the Players Club and Box Office.

Guests to Gila River Hotels & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass are also encouraged to book a hotel room and dine at the awardwinning Shula’s Steak House and Ling & Louie’s restaurants.

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SAMI’S SMACKDOWN

By Sami Becker

THE SCRUMPTIOUS OMELETS AT...

Café 87 Inside Fort McDowell Casino!

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his month, I’d like to RAVE about the omelets at Café 87 inside Fort McDowell Casino (the soon to be We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort later this year).

I think the team at Café 87 serves up some of the best omelets I’ve ever eaten! You can build your own starting at just $6 with veggies costing an additional 50 cents per item and meat additions at $1 per item (crab is $1.50). The Power Omelet (egg whites, spinach, tomatoes, avocado & red bell peppers) is $8. My favorite, the Arizona Omelet ($9.50), contains a creative combination of traditional and local infusions like onions, Chorizo, bell peppers, a Nopales-Cactus relish, and Pepper-Jack cheese. The plate comes with fresh salsa and sour cream.

In addition, all of the omelets are served with hash browns or breakfast potatoes (my personal choice) and toast. Your choice of eggs includes regular, whites, or Egg Beaters. Your choice of cheeses includes Cheddar, Swiss, American, and Pepper-Jack. Your choice of meats includes ham, bacon, sausage and Chorizo. Your choice of veggies includes peppers, avocado, mushrooms, spinach, onions, asparagus, jalapenos, and tomatoes. My favorite combination is regular eggs with ham, peppers, mushrooms, onions, spinach and Cheddar cheese. Delicious! $

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Research shows that laughing stimulates the immune system and may help prevent or reverse some medical conditions.

Your Lucky Numbers For March 2020 Aries (March 21 – April 19): 16, 19, 30, 32, 52 Taurus (April 20 – May 20): 12, 21, 43, 55, 71 Gemini (May 21 – June 20): 2, 9, 23, 36, 61 Cancer (June 21 – July 22): 6, 10, 17, 54, 74 Leo (July 23 – August 22): 3, 18, 30, 32, 35 Virgo (August 23 – September 22): 9, 42, 46, 55, 59 Libra (September 23 – October 22): 6, 22, 44, 62, 71 Scorpio (October 23 – November 21): 15, 22, 32, 62, 69 Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21): 6, 21, 63, 64, 66 Capricorn (December 22 – January 19): 3, 26, 40, 57, 67 Aquarius (January 20 – February 18): 6, 49, 65, 67, 69 Pisces (February 19 – March 20): 31, 35, 36, 37, 72

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• it’s important to take the fortune out of the cookie FIRST. • one thing that unites all human beings (regardless of age, gender, creed, or background) is that deep down inside, we ALL believe we are above-average drivers.

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—Cher (American Singer, b. 1946) The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.

—Dolly Parton (American Singer-Songwriter, b. 1946)

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Lunar Year Horoscope For The Month Of March 2020—Year Of The Rat Best days to pray for good luck: 5, 6, 11, 17, 23, 25, 29, 30.

Best days to travel: 1, 6, 8, 9, 11, 20, 25.

Best days to meet someone: 1, 2, 8, 13, 15, 25, 27, 29.

The days overlap on the 25th!

Ranking 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: 02/05/1924-01/23/1925, 01/24/36-02/10/37, 02/10/48-01/28/49, 01/28/60-02/14/61, 02/15/72-02/02/73, 02/02/8402/19/85, 02/19/96-02/06/97, 02/06/08-01/25/09, 01/25/20-02/11/21.

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Scottsdale

27. Yavapai Casino

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I-40, Exit 219

25. Vee Quiva Casino

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101 & Indian Bend

24. Twin Arrows Navajo Casino 26. Wild Horse Pass Casino

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58

15406 N. Maricopa Rd.

17. Hon-Dah Casino 19. Mazatzal Hotel & Casino

866-332-9467

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8

7350 S. Nogales Hwy.

11. Desert Diamond Casino-Tuc.

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Y

04. Bucky’s Casino

07. Casino Del Sol Marketplace

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Smoke-Free Area

800-272-2438 301

Parker

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Spa

Dudleyville

11300 Resort Drive

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Arcade

Slots

Golf

Milepost 127 on Arizona 77

03. BlueWater Resort & Casino

Phone

Poker Room

800-272-2438 478

Table Games

Globe

Live Keno

City

RV Park

02. Apache Sky Casino

Location Hwy. 70, 5 mi. E. of Globe

Hotel

01. Apache Gold Casino Resort

Bingo

Casino

High Limit Area

CASINO DIRECTORY

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