Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - November 2020 - 12:11

NOVEMBER

Contents IN EVERY ISSUE 04 EDITOR’S NOTE 06 PLAYERS TALK 08 GREAT GAMES

14 TABLE GAMES 18 ELECTRONIC TABLE GAMES 20 FEATURE STORY 22 GAMING NEWS 32 WINNERS 34 SAMI’S SMACKDOWN 36 FUN & GAMES 38 CASINO DIRECTORY

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SLOT MANUFACTURER IGT RELEASES NEW PLATFORMS FOR THE CASINO FLOOR

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The casino floor is being enhanced with the rich, colorful graphics of IGT’s new slot Wu Dragon.

Find out about all the Fast Play, Scratchers, and the Second Chance games this season.

Sami summarizes what our readers have been ranting and raving about since March.

NEW SLOT WU DRAGON

BY IGT

ARIZONA LOTTERY’S NEW HOLIDAY GAMES

SAMI’S SMACKDOWN POST LOCKDOWN

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EDITOR’S NOTE

FROG PARKING ONLY All Others Will Be Toad

Your Authority On Everything Gaming VOLUME 12 • ISSUE 11 MANAGING DIRECTOR & VIDEO POKER GURU Elizabeth Torma liz@azgamingguide.com

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ave you ever wondered why so many slot machines have frog themes? Well, because frogs are a good luck symbol in many cultures all around the world! They signify wealth, prosperity, and abun-

dance.

For the ancient Romans, the frog was a mascot believed to bring affluence to the home, while for the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, the frog symbolized fertility and inspiration.

In the Native American culture of the Southwest, the frog carries a piece of wood in its mouth because the Mojave people believe frogs brought fire to humans. The Native Americans, like most Asians and Western Europeans, also believe the frog represents the curative, or healing, powers of water. The frog actually embodies the spirit of the water and calls upon the rain to purify and cleanse.

Most Asian cultures also believe the frog symbolizes large fortunes will come with hard work and a clever mind. There is an interesting Chinese legend that says the world rests on the back of a three-legged frog!

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

By the way, don’t be fooled into believing that you can get warts from touching frogs! You get warts from human viruses and not from frogs or toads for that matter!

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PLAYERS TALK Q: Hi! I really enjoy reading the magazine each month [especially Players Talk.] Well, here are three questions that I have been thinking about each time I sit at a slot.

1. If I get four wilds for 2,000 credits but four wilds and an Ace (or five Aces) for 1,500 credits, what amount of credits do I get? The original four wilds at 2,000 credits or five Aces at 1,500 credits or both?

2. Is it true that the manufacturers of slot machines set the frequency for very large progressive payouts or does it still depend on the Random Number Generator (RNG)?

3. I read somewhere that when the slots are not being used, that the computer chip inside the slot is going through thousands of combinations per second just waiting for someone to press the play button for the RNG to begin. Is this true?

Thanks for your input on everyone's questions. I can't wait for the answers!

Sharon Saltzman—Arizona A: Thanks for your positive feedback Sharon! We appreciate you and your loyalty. All three of your questions are great and we’ll answer them in order.

1. This question is most easily answered by looking at a slot machine’s help screen and pay table information. Each game must provide the exact rules for Wild symbols (what they substitute for, are they part of the pay table, etc.) somewhere in the help screen to avoid misleading players.

Of course, each slot has different rules regarding Wild symbols.

But what is a very common game rule is the following statement “Only highest win paid” which you’ll easily find in any slot machine’s help screen using pay lines to determine winning combinations.

So, based on your scenario, when you land Wild, Wild, Wild, Wild, Ace on a pay line and four Wilds pay more than five Aces, you’ll win for the four Wilds, or 2,000 credits only. But, if five Aces pays more than four Wilds according to the pay table, you’ll win only for the five Aces!

In all our time in the casino business, we can’t recall an instance where a game’s rules allow for two different wins to be paid on the same pay line. That doesn't mean it’s not out there, but we don’t think so. It always pays (pun intended) to read the help screen, even if it’s just a new version of your favorite game.

2. This question is a frequent misconception among slot players.

And, we totally understand why it is a misconception! How can players not feel like large jackpots are set up by someone (the

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casino or the manufacturer) when they are rarely (some people think never) awarded?

So, let’s break this down. Here in Arizona, and in many other gaming jurisdictions around the country, regulations require “The highest single advertised award on each gaming device shall occur statistically, at least once in every 50,000,000 games.”

That’s a direct quote from page 35, Appendix A (Technical Standards) of the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact overseen by the Arizona Department of Gaming.

This means, on average, over a long period of play, a very large progressive jackpot must hit at least once in every 50 million spins. Slot machine game designers, some of who are members of our staff, then choose to design games where the outcome of a very large progressive jackpot has odds of once in every 29,450,421 spins, just as an example. Those odds are less than one in 50 million, so the game will satisfy almost every gaming jurisdiction’s regulations in the world.

But, the very large progressive jackpot will only be awarded if the RNG selects the winning combination associated with it.

And that is purely in the hands of the RNG, not the casino, not the regulators, not the manufacturer, not even you!

Can the jackpot happen on the first spin once the game is ready for play? Yes, but obviously it’s unlikely! Can the jackpot happen on the 1,234,567th spin? Yes, but it’s just as likely to happen then (or unlikely!) as on any other spin. Rest assured, as of now, the RNG, which has its own set of regulations governing its operation, statistical randomness, and basic “fairness” for the players (and the casino by extension) is in charge of determining all outcomes on a slot machine. Nothing else. We’ll let you know if anything changes.

3. We’re hoping you’re just misstating what you read, in our magazine we’re assuming, but the basic principle you mention is correct.

To clarify, while a slot machine is idle or between spins, the RNG is constantly creating new random numbers, tens of thousands per second or more. Once a player hits a button initiating a wager, the slot machine’s software asks the RNG for new random numbers which are then passed from the RNG to the software program. The spin completes, any wins are awarded based on the numbers provided and the process continues.

The RNG is working constantly in the background between and during spins. All the slot’s software does, at the very instant a spin is initiated, is ask the RNG for numbers it is providing at that moment. Then the RNG goes back to work.

Keep the questions coming! Write us at PO BOX 20636 Mesa, AZ 85277 or email us at Editor@AZGamingGuide.com. $

NEW SLOTS

Coming Soon

Wu Dragon

By IGT

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he casino floor is being enhanced with the rich, colorful graphics of IGT’s Wu Dragon. As part of the base game, wild golden comet symbols are scattered across the 4x5 reel matrix. If a wild symbol hits a top symbol that looks like a red and white frame, the wild expands to surround the frame.

Players can also place a side bet to keep the top frames in place until any of them are hit by the fire wheel wild symbol. If a hit occurs, all the top frames turn to wilds allowing for spectacular wins.

Wu Dragon also features a scatter trigger bonus to win 10, 20, or 50 free games and a progressive jackpot level that could be won at any time during game play. This game has a 100 credit cost to cover with real-time 3D effects like heat haze, motion blur, or ripple distortions along with rich graphics that are sure to keep players entertained.

Wu Dragon is available on IGT’s all new PeakSlant32 cabinet. For more information, visit IGT.com. $

Mystery Link Lucky Lotus

By IGT

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ans of Wheel of Fortune games will be sure to enjoy the latest theme, Wheel of Fortune Mystery Link Lucky Lotus on IGT’s brand new PeakSlant49 with Wheel cabinet.

This game takes players on an exciting ride, including a lock and respin feature with multiple wheel spins, a free games bonus with stacked wilds, and an engaging art package with rich colors and symbols.

In this 3x5 reel game, the mystery link feature is triggered when six or more colored pointers land on the screen with either a jackpot name on it or a color-coded question mark. Each of the five colors relates to a pointer on the five-pointer wheel.

When the mystery link is triggered, the number of pointers awarded lights up on the wheel and the player is prompted to spin it. When it stops, the question marks fill in with money values from the corresponding wheel pointer colors. For added excitement, the player then begins their three respins, and each time a pointer symbol lands, the respins reset to three. If all 15 reel positions are filled in at the end of the respins, the digital wheel flips over to reveal a jackpot-only wheel where players are guaranteed to win one of the five jackpots. For more information, visit IGT.com. $

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NEW SLOTS

Coming Soon

Triple Double Gems

By Everi

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he new Triple Double Gems and Triple Double Patriot slots by Everi are linkable progressive games with proven math models featuring frequent and lucrative multiplier action.

Each symbol has a multiplier version, including progressive triggering wild symbols, that combine to award a large range of thrilling wins. Players will appreciate both themes’ enhanced multiplier features and bet options with available player selectable denominations. The Triple Double Series is available on the Player Classic cabinet with the Skyline top box that combines the traditional look and feel of the Player Classic with a vintage-inspired bezel for a thrilling reinvention of the classic mechanical cabinet.

For more information about these exciting slots and other new products by Everi, visit their website at Everi.com. $

Raging Stampede

By Everi

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he new Raging Stampede game, a 10 reel, 60 line video slot by Everi, brings players up close and personal with fiery buffaloes showcasing unique features and bonuses with lots of opportunities to win big!

Players landing a fiery buffalo on reel 5 trigger the Raging Blast feature turning all buffaloes to fiery wilds for that spin for a chance for bigger wins while the Raging Stacks feature adds stacks of buffalo symbols to all 10 reels, possibly awarding a jackpot.

Raging Stampede is available on Everi’s new Empire Flex cabinet that features a 49-inch flexed display with eye-popping 4K content, flexible integrated light bars, and a larger enhanced glass button deck.

For more information about this exciting slot and other new products by Everi, visit their website at Everi.com. $

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Coming Soon

NEW SLOTS

Buffalo Link

By Aristocrat

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rom the creators of Lightning Link and Dragon Link comes the next evolution of slot floor excitement – Buffalo Link.

Housed on Aristocrat’s all-new Mars Portrait cabinet, Buffalo Link combines the thrill and functionality of Lighting Link and Dragon Link with the theme and features of the gaming industry’s most recognized slot brand – Buffalo.

Voted as one of G2E 2019’s most anticipated games, Buffalo Link introduces the player-favorite Hold & Spin functionality and five denomination sets to the Buffalo brand. Staying true to the legacy of Buffalo, Buffalo Link retains its classic Free Games feature along with exciting, new enhancements.

With 2x and 3x wild multipliers now available on reel 5, players will be looking for those signature base game Buffalo wins. Unique to Buffalo Link is a new mystery must-hit-by bonus, awarding either Free Games or the Hold & Spin bonus feature, bringing players an added chase on their bonus pursuit.

Buffalo Link introduces a Single-Site Linked progressive (SSP) with a multi-denomination functionality to the Buffalo brand. With Buffalo Link’s Hold & Spin feature, players have an opportunity to win the SSP grand jackpot, a stand-alone Major jackpot, and two static Major and Mini bonuses scaled by denomination.

Look for Buffalo Link on your favorite casino floor soon. In the meantime, you can find Lightning Link at the following casinos in Arizona: Bucky’s Casino, BlueWater Resort & Casino, Casino Arizona, Desert Diamond Casino (Tucson & Sahuarita), Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, Hon-Dah Resort Casino, Mazatzal Casino, Paradise Casino, Quechan Casino, and Talking Stick Resort You can find where to play exciting slot games by Aristocrat on their website at aristocrat-us.com/where-to-play. $

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TABLE GAMES

By Al Moe

PROBABILITY IS CONSTANT Examining The Real Truth At The Tables

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ave you ever wondered how you could be such a great blackjack player and still lose regularly? Well, for most players, the best solution is to improve their play. For a few others, it might be to sit back and think about what might be going wrong!

Arizona casinos offer very liberal rules, and a quality Basic Strategy player is at less than a 1% disadvantage. Players who know enough to let the dealer take the first chance of busting against a small up card and to split pairs and double down correctly play at about a 2% disadvantage to the house.

Still, casinos hold (win) about 15% on their blackjack tables.

Why that happens is tied to questions about losing and gaming probability that I get asked often. The answer, beyond improving your play, has to do with your hours of play, the amount you wager, and the ratio of your bet size to your bankroll.

If you start the evening with $500 and play on a $25 minimum table, you’ve only got 20 units to play with. A couple of bad double downs and a hot dealer will wipe you out. Will your next session be better? Perhaps, but there’s no guarantee.

The Gambler’s Fallacy is that when something hasn’t happened for a long time (like a winning session), it is more likely to occur in the future. Unfortunately, it’s not more likely to occur quickly. For blackjack, it takes thousands of hands before your 1% average loss per hand is steady. But don’t worry; you might win tomorrow!

What The Computer Says Computer simulations show that a blackjack player is likely to see wide swings in their first few thousand hands. As the simulation passes about 12,000 hands, the average player is most likely to be within 200 units of where they started – but only if they don’t go broke first. That’s another reason the house does so well. They never go broke! So, again, keep your average bet size low enough that you have 100 units instead of 20. Ideally, that “unit” would be a bet size, not a chip size.

Even for card counters with a 10-1 bet-spread, there’s still a 5% chance of going broke with a 2,000 unit bankroll!

As long as you are playing a good solid game of blackjack un-

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affected by outside influences like sleep deprivation and playing scared, you’ll do fine. Eventually, your results will resemble more of a straight line on a graph instead of a series of wild peaks and valleys.

To get to the earlier noted 12,000 blackjack hands (at 60 hands per hour), you’ll have to play about 200 hours. That won’t get you a sudden run of great cards; it will only confirm that where you are is where you’ll be as long as you keep playing at your current skill level. So let that inspire you to improve your game!

Are Side Bets Sinister?

No, side bets aren’t sinister. Just costly. A big part of the fun for many players is the dream of hitting the jackpot, whether at a slot machine or on a gaming table. Just keep in mind that the odds against hitting a big jackpot are high, and those side bet wagers will increase the house edge against you significantly.

What have you learned over the course of playing thousands of hands of blackjack? We’d love to hear your stories and your experiences. Send us an email to Editor@AZGamingGuide.com with the word “Blackjack” in the subject line. $

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

BLACKJACK ETIQUETTE Be Nice...Do Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto You

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lackjack etiquette, by definition, is an unwritten code of common courtesies for blackjack players. Gamblers, as a general rule, are extremely superstitious. And, if there is a sudden change in their luck for the worse, any new element will get the blame.

There are no mathematical statistics to back up any claims by players that a certain event will change the flow of cards from good to bad. However, if you want to avoid being blamed for the bad luck of others, follow these simple practices and you will always be a welcome addition to any blackjack game.

Ask Permission When Entering A Game In Progress Ask the other players seated at the table if they mind if you join.

This is the polite way to enter a game. That way if the cards turn for the worse the other players can only blame themselves. If players have been winning prior to your arrival, and you fail to ask permission, be ready for some nasty glares and evil looks if the cards turn bad. The other players may not say anything but, trust me, they are not thinking happy thoughts about you. If you sit down and the very first hand the dealer receives blackjack, I would hate to be you. With the addition of a new player mid-shoe, the other players will blame you if the flow of cards changes for the worse.

Don't Split Tens Without Asking First There are very few things that you can do as a blackjack player that will draw such an adverse reaction from the other players at the table as splitting a pair of 10s. If you feel the need to do so, ask the other players if they mind. That way, if you get their consent and it does cause them to lose, at least they all won't join together and form a lynch mob on your behalf.

Don't Be Rude If you have the desire to smoke at the table at least ask the other players if they mind. I was playing a few months ago with a delightful elderly gentleman who was wheelchair-bound and required oxygen. A new player was guilty of one of the rudest and most inconsiderate acts I have ever witnessed in some 30 years. He sat down beside the elderly gentleman and lit up a cigarette. It was obvious that the man required pure oxygen to sustain life and this idiot was just blowing smoke in his face. I thought the man was going to die right there. Use some common sense. Be kind to others. The Golden Rule. Please!

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Tip The Dealer Blackjack dealers are paid a minimum hourly wage, so the majority of their income is from tips. If you have a winning session, take care of the dealer. They will be much more friendly the next time you see them.

Playing Two Hands At Once If there is a spot open next to your seat and you decide to play two hands, it is always polite to ask the other players if they mind. Again, this is a good idea in case the dealer turns up a blackjack after you add the additional hand. If you play two hands, continue playing two until the end of the shoe. If you go back and forth between one and two you will be blamed for changing the cards if they turn ugly.

If you adhere to these common sense courtesies when you play blackjack it will create a friendly atmosphere at your table and that always makes the game more enjoyable! Send us an email at Editor@AZGamingGuide.com with the word “Blackjack� in the subject line if you have something to add about etiquette at the blackjack table. $ 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 books are available online at: Amazon.com and FreeWebs.com/TJsBlackjackCorner.

TABLE GAMES

By Daniel Cruikshank

BETTING MAGIC—PART II How To Use The Built-In Functionality Of Electronic Table Games

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n my previous article I introduced you to two of the various Magic Buttons that are provided to help you save time when making complex bets. In this article I am going to explore four additional Magic Buttons that are available on the electronic Craps machine. These buttons are: Across, Inside, Outside and Press.

Across This button will make Place bets on every number in the box, i.e. the 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10. If a Point is established then a bet will not be placed on the Point number. This assumes that you already have a Pass line bet established. This would be true in the Shoot To Win e-Craps machine if you are the shooter.

Inside This button will Place a bet on the 5, 6, 8 and 9, with the exception of the Point number if it is one of the Inside numbers.

Outside This button will Place a bet on the 4, 5, 9 and 10, with the exception of the Point number if it is one of the Outside numbers.

Press This button will double the bet on the number that won. None of the other numbers are doubled. This button will double Place, Buy and Hardways bets. It will not double Lay or Proposition bets.

Putting It Together Craps, unlike Roulette, has multi-roll bets. That is, Place, Buy, Pass, Don’t Pass, Come, Don’t Come or Odds bets, do not automatically lose just because that number was not rolled by the dice. When they win, they may not be taken down. This is true of Place and Odds bets.

For example, let’s assume you want to place a bet on every number in the box. You would normally do this after a Point is established. Let’s say a 6 is the point. You have a $1 Pass line bet which will win if another 6 is rolled. You make a double-Odds bet on the 6 by placing $2 behind the Pass line. You press the Across button, which places a $1 bet on the 4, 5, 8, 9 and 10.

Your total bet is $8. The next roll is a 4. You win $1.80. You push the Press button to double the 4 bet from $1 to $2. Your total bet is now $9.

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The next roll is an 8. You win $1.16 Press the 8 to $2. Your total bet is now $10.

The next roll is a 4. You now win $3.60. Your total winnings is now $6.56. You do not Press.

The next roll is a 5. You win $1.40 putting your winnings at $7.96. You Press the 5 bringing your total bet to $11.

The next roll is a 6. You win $2.20 increasing your total win to $10.16. The Place bets are now OFF but still in place, they cannot win or lose. You Press the Pass line bet to $2.

The next roll is a 7, which wins $2, putting your winnings at $12.16.

The next roll is a 6. The box bets are now ON. They can be impacted by the next roll. You’re feeling lucky. You have a $2 Pass line bet on the 6. You make a $4 odds bet. You now have $17 on the line. What will the next roll be?

Summary In my opinion, Craps is one of the most exciting and rewarding casino games, live or electronic (my preference). The scenario I described above can happen. The Interblock Craps machine provides statistics that can help you decide when to bet Across, Inside or Outside depending on the average rolls per session.

We’d love to hear about your experiences playing electronic table games! Write us at Editor@AZGamingGuide.com with the word “Electronic Table Games” in the subject line. $ Writer Daniel Cruikshank lives in Arizona, is retired, and has been an Electronic and Live Table Games player for decades. He has written a book called “The Franklin Trail—A Dark Memoir,” which is available online at Apple Books and Amazon.com.

COVER STORY—Slot Manufacturer IGT

Global Gaming Leader IGT

Continues To Innovate Across The Depth & Breadth Of Its Impressive Product & Solutions Portfolio!

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IGT’s Peak hardware series represents a focal point of the company’s innovative new product introductions.

The sleek, functional and performancetested PeakBarTop cabinet was recently launched in casinos all across the U.S. Backed by an extensive library of the most popular video poker games of all time and a range of new and proven slots, keno and roulette games, the PeakBarTop is the ideal way for casinos to modernize the player experiences and to introduce cashless gaming technology to the bartop environment.

Another recently launched product from IGT’s portfolio is the PeakSlant49 cabinet. With a progressively curved, 49-inch display and a range of other technologically advanced features that enhance the player experience, IGT’s PeakSlant49 cabinet is an IGT innovation bright spot.

Fortune Coin Boost! was the first game made available on the PeakSlant49 that will be followed by a strong content pipeline that includes titles such as Bubble Blast Link and Dragon Lights.

IGT customers and players will soon experience the unveiling of the eye catching and performance driven PeakSlant32 cabinet.

With three, full-HD, seamlessly integrated screens, the PeakSlant32 offers an immersive backdrop for gripping game graphics and the option for synched dynamic attract content in the unit’s top box. This cabinet is also supported by range of compelling core video games such as Wolf Run Gold, Wu Dragon and Treasure Box.

Another anticipated cabinet from IGT’s Peak hardware family is the PeakSlant with Wheel cabinet – a vibrant, wheel-topped variation of the PeakSlant49 cabinet designed specifically for Wheel of Fortune game content including the cabinet’s launch title, Wheel of Fortune Mystery Link.

The compact Peak Terminal from IGT’s Electronic Table Games (ETG) portfolio will round out highlights from the compelling Peak hardware portfolio. In the post-COVID-19 era, this singleuser ETG unit has become more relevant than ever as it enables operators to offer a range of popular table games in an environment that accommodates social distancing and to reduce table games labor costs.

IGT is leading the cashless gaming revolution with its turnkey, full-service Resort Wallet solution. As a module to the Company’s leading IGT ADVANTAGE casino management system, Resort Wallet is a flexible technology that affords operators three variations of the cashless offering and helps ensure the safety of guests and employees by reducing the need for cash handling.

The pandemic has undoubtedly accelerated the relevance of digital gaming technologies, and IGT’s PlayDigital organization is answering the call. With a proven library of PlayCasino games made available via the Company’s PlayRGS solution, IGT is ready to help the casinos accelerate digital gaming growth and reach new players.

Similarly, IGT continues to expand its sports betting market leadership with its PlaySports platform and range of intuitive, self-service betting technologies. IGT can help operators of any size or type to create a successful, custom sports betting enterprise.

To learn more about these and other IGT innovations coming to your favorite casino soon, visit IGT.com. $

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GAMING NEWS

Stay Off Santa’s “Naughty” List!

Give Gifts That Could Keep On Giving This Holiday Season With The Arizona Lottery’s Holiday Instant & Fast Play Tickets

It’s the most wonderful time of year, and that can only mean one thing: Holiday Scratchers and Fast Play tickets from the Arizona Lottery are here!

You can get your “elf” on and give the gift of joy this season with games, ranging from $1 to $20, that take the Grinch out of holiday gifting.

There’s a gift for every one of your adult family members, friends and coworkers with the Arizona Lottery’s exciting and entertaining holiday games. You will make your list and check it twice for games like the $2 Stocking Stuffer Doubler Fast Play ticket, where you can instantly match numbers to collect the prize shown with a chance to double your winnings! You can also give the $5 Santa’s Gift Bag Scratcher, where revealing a delicious candy cane doubles your prize. And then there’s the big gift everyone will be hoping to get: the $20 Arizona Gold Scratcher, a shimmery ticket with a top prize of $500,000 and over $15.6 million in prizes of $100 or more!

If all those prizes and fun weren’t enough to tempt you to stuff your stockings with Arizona Lottery tickets, now through January 18, 2021, you can enter any eligible winning and non-winning holiday-themed tickets into the Arizona Lottery’s Players Club Holiday Bonus second chance promotion, earning 10 points for every dollar in games played, to win your share of $400,000 in prizes. There will be five drawings for up to $20,000 and one grand prize drawing, where two lucky players will each win $50,000! For a chance to win, download the Players Club app or visit AZPlayersClub.com and enter your tickets.

“Holiday Scratchers and Fast Play games make great gifts for everyone on Santa’s “Nice” list (and even the ones on the “Naughty” list), while avoiding the hassle of mailing and the shipping costs of online shopping over the holidays,” says Arizona Lottery Executive Director Gregg Edgar. “With top prizes of half a million dollars and hundreds of thousands up for grabs in our holiday second chance promotion, even St. Nick, himself, might rather see Arizona Lottery tickets on his plate instead of cookies and milk.”

Players 21 and older can purchase Scratchers and Fast Play tickets for themselves, adult family members, friends and coworkers at all 3,000 Arizona Lottery retail locations. For more information on the Arizona Lottery Players Club, please visit their website at ArizonaLottery.com. $ Scratchers® is a registered service mark of the California Lottery.

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GAMING NEWS

Apache Gold Casino Resort It’s Game On! They’re Open!

The reels are spinning once again at Apache Gold Casino near Globe! They are now open and they have taken extra safety precautions to make your visit even more enjoyable.

Your safety is their top priority and their precautions include: Temperature checks for all team members and guests Face coverings for all team members and guests UVC filtration system to clean the air Plexiglass dividers for all slot machines No alcohol sales at this time Hand sanitizer stations located throughout the casino Proper social distancing, including limited capacity of guests Apache Gold is now a smoke-free casino A designated smoking area is available Your Old Flame Is Back In Town!

Apache Prime Steakhouse has reopened and is ready to welcome you back for in-room and outdoor dining. Stop by today, settle down at a booth or table, and savor all of your fire-grilled favorites and delectable desserts. Seating is limited and reservations are highly recommended. Large parties with up to eight guests can be accommodated. There will be no alcohol sales at this time.

Want To Take Your Order To Go? Savor the deliciousness of Apache Prime Steakhouse in your own home. The curbside menu is filled with fire-grilled favorites and delectable desserts. And with phone orders starting at 3 p.m. and pick-up from 4 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., your order is ready when you are. To place your order, call 1.928.475.7685.

Wednesday–Sunday. Credit or Debit Cards only.

For more information about Apache Gold Casino, call 1.877.APACHE.3 or visit Apache-Gold-Casino.com. $

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GAMING NEWS

CAZ Sports Bar At Casino Arizona In Scottsdale Now Open

Monday Night Tailgate At CAZ Sports Bar With FOX Sports Radio

Casino Arizona is thrilled to announce that CAZ Sports Bar is open again for dining services and your favorite live sports!

Monday Night Football leveled up this season and for the first time CAZ Sports Bar is hosting the games at Casino Arizona!

CAZ Sports Bar at Casino Arizona is your home for all your favorite teams. Far from your usual sports bar experience, CAZ Sports Bar delivers a delicious menu of fan favorite food, two projection screens, and a huge video wall so you don’t miss a second of the action. More sports, better food, and all your favorite drinks – you’ll never look at sports the same way again.

Fans can gear up for Monday Night Tailgate every Monday going on now to February 7, 2021 featuring the game, cash prizes, football bingo, half-time cornhole contests, and beer bucket specials. Casino Arizona has teamed up once again with Fox Sports Radio 910 AM and The Roc and Manuch Show to deliver live broadcasts from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Monday all season long.

Listen to any game, from any television in the sports bar, through your Audio Everywhere phone app. Download the app from the iPhone App Store or Google Play.

CAZ Sports Bar is Casino Arizona’s sports hub featuring 46 4K flat-screen TVs, a whiskey bar, two theater-quality projection screens, a spacious patio and much more. CAZ Sports Bar is set up to allow for optimal social distancing and is restricting restaurant seating to reach 50 percent capacity at all times.

A maximum of 6 people are allowed per table at once and masks and hand sanitization will be required for entry.

CAZ Sports Bar Hours Monday: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Tuesday & Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday: 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Safety Measures QR codes will be used for contactless menus. 6’ social distancing in the dining room, including the patio. All dining room tables will be separated to 6’ or more. Maximum of 6 people per table at one time. Cleaning and sanitation of all tables and chairs after every guest. All china & silverware will be sanitized. Plastic utensils will be available upon request. Masks and hand sanitation will be mandatory for entry into the sports bar. $

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Food Specials from 4 to 7 p.m.: Ribeye Burger with fries—$8.25 add a draft beer—$10.25 25 cent hot wings with the purchase of a beer or cocktail Drink Specials: Domestic Beer Buckets—$20 Import Beer Buckets—$22 For more information about Casino Arizona’s Monday Night Tailgate, visit: CasinoArizona.com or call 1.480.850.7777. $

GAMING NEWS

Caesars Entertainment To Acquire William Hill For £2.9 Billion Merges Largest Gaming Entertainment Company With World’s Leading Sports Betting Company

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. and William Hill PLC are pleased to announce that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash acquisition pursuant to which Caesars will acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of William Hill for approximately £2.9 billion. The historic acquisition would bring together Caesars as one of the largest gaming-entertainment companies in the U.S. and one of the world’s most diversified gaming entertainment provisions, and William Hill as one of the world’s leading betting and gambling companies. The acquisition is subject to anti-trust and regulatory approvals and completion is expected to take place in the second half of 2021.

"The opportunity to combine our land based-casinos, sports betting and online gaming in the U.S. is a truly exciting prospect,” said Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg. “William Hill’s sports betting expertise will complement Caesars’ current offering, enabling the combined group to serve our customers in the fast-growing U.S. sports betting and online market. We look forward to working with William Hill to support future growth in the U.S. by providing our customers with a superior and comprehensive experience across all areas of gaming, sports betting, and entertainment.”

“The William Hill Board believes this is the best option for William Hill at an attractive price for shareholders,” said Roger Devlin, Chairman of William Hill, commenting on the acquisition. “It recognizes the significant progress the William Hill Group has made over the last 18 months, as well as the risk and significant investment required to maximize the U.S. opportunity given intense competition in the U.S. and the potential for regulatory disruption in the U.K. and Europe.”

“Under the revitalized senior leadership team, William Hill has been delivering on its strategy and potential. William Hill is one of the world’s leading betting and gambling companies, with a long and proud heritage. It is one of the most recognized brands globally. Over recent years, it has transformed from a business once heavily reliant on U.K. retail into a company that is truly diversified by geography and channel, providing a stable standalone platform for future growth.”

“For now, it is very much business as usual. Employees will be kept fully informed through this process. In terms of our U.K.

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and International businesses, we believe they have a strong future ahead and we will work with Caesars to find suitable partners to further the long-term growth prospects of these businesses.”

About Caesars Entertainment, Inc. Caesars Entertainment, Inc. is one of the largest gamingentertainment companies in the U.S. and one of the world’s most diversified gaming-entertainment providers. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Caesars Entertainment’s resorts operate primarily under the Caesars, Harrah’s, Horseshoe and Eldorado brand names. Caesars Entertainment offers diversified amenities and one-of-a-kind destinations, with a focus on building loyalty and value with its guests through a unique combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars Entertainment is committed to its employees, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework. For more information, please visit Caesars.com/Corporate.

About William Hill William Hill PLC is now one of the world's leading betting and gaming companies, employing over 16,000 people. Its origins are in the UK where it was founded in 1934. In 2012, it established William Hill US with a focus on retail and mobile operations in Nevada, which is now the largest sports betting business in the USA. William Hill US currently operates 113 race and sports books in Nevada and the state’s leading mobile sports betting app. William Hill is operating in New Jersey at Monmouth Park Racetrack, Ocean Resort Casino, Tropicana Atlantic City, and online with the William Hill New Jersey sports betting app as well as in Indiana, Iowa, and West Virginia. William Hill is a licensed sports betting provider in numerous casinos in Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and New Mexico, and serves as the exclusive risk manager for the sports lottery in Delaware. $

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GAMING NEWS

BlueWater Resort & Casino On The Colorado River In Parker, Arizona You Spoke. They Listened!

BlueWater Resort & Casino wants to take this time to thank all their valued guests. The team at BlueWater Resort & Casino says, “Thank you for making our reopening such a great success!” The staff was so happy to see visitors back on property again. In addition, the staff at BlueWater commented, “In appreciation to all the Veterans, to all those who have served, and those who continue to serve, thank you for your Service.”

The staff at BlueWater Resort & Casino has been taking note of each guest’s supportive feedback and questions of when the restaurants, table games, or when more slots will be added to the reopening. You spoke, and they listened! BlueWater is excited to announce they will soon move forward with their second phase of reopening.

The detailed BlueWater reopening Health and Safety plan has proven to be successful. BlueWater continues to meet all standardized protocols by building upon their implemented enhanced cleaning protocols. They continue to incorporate new polices, practices and technologies to keep everyone safe and healthy while playing or working at BlueWater.

Temperature checks and face coverings continue to be mandatory to enter BlueWater Resort & Casino; along with continued standardized mitigating practices of social distancing and hand washing practices. Smoking is allowed in designated areas only. No smoking is allowed inside the facility.

For the latest updates on amenities, the reopening or frequently asked questions, visit BlueWaterFun.com or call 1.888.243.3360 to speak with one of their team members.

NOVEMBER: WHAT TO EXPECT All ages are welcome!

Table Games to resume operations – limit three (3) players per table. Plexiglas shields installed.

Additional slot machines available weekly. Plexiglas and separation risers have been added to promote social distancing.

BlueWater Grille to reopen with new hours and menu. Thanksgiving Day dining will be by reservation only. There will be limited occupancy and parties of four (4) only.

River Willow Steakhouse to reopen with limited days of operation and limited occupancy. Only reservations will be accepted, no walk-up. Parties of four (4) only.

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The Dig Entertainment Lounge to reopen with full service.

The Atrium Bar will return to full service.

Beverage service will return to the gaming floor.

Gift Shop – limit three (3) people in the shop at a time.

Dry camping will be available on a limited basis. West parking lot only.

There will be one entrance and one exit through the casino’s Main Entrance.

Hotel stays, Marina and Beach access are not available until further notice.

River’s Edge Cantina will remain in temporary closure.

Valet and shuttle service will not be available until further notice.

The Marina Shop, Conference or Catering services are not available until further notice.

No outdoor or indoor events until further notice.

BlueWater Resort & Casino asks that you take a moment to look over their COVID 19 Operational Procedures which reinforces their enhanced health and sanitation guidelines online at BlueWaterFun.com.

BlueWater Resort & Casino—Celebrating 25 Years in the Game—has the room to play! Safely!

Remember to follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

WINNERS

LUCKY PLAYER HITS FOR $1.2 MILLION Buffalo Diamond Slot Machine By Aristocrat Pays Big

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ne very lucky guest at Desert Diamond Casino West Valley took home a fortune after hitting a $1,249,154.52 progressive jackpot on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. The lucky guest, John Batina, was visiting the casino with his fiancée when he hit the million-dollar jackpot while playing a Buffalo Diamond machine made by Aristocrat.

Buffalo Diamond was released as the 10th Anniversary Edition of the game. And on this slot, players get the gifts they really want, more Buffalo free games! The free games bonus has lots of spins, with 2X, 3X and 4X multipliers.

The Buffalo Diamond base game offers a unique 4 by 5 by 6 by 5 by 4 reel set featuring 2,400 ways to win and offers Aristocrat’s first persistent free games feature. As a player plays the base game, they may randomly collect purple, blue or green diamonds on the 5th reel, which progresses the free games pool.

Buffalo Diamond also offers a unique wheel feature where the player receives 4X all pays free games, 3X all pays free games, 2X all pays free games, regular free games and grand progressive (which starts at $500,000.00 and is only available at max bet). As in the classic Buffalo game, during the free games bonus, two or more scattered coins will trigger additional free games, and free games sunsets are wild and reveal 2X or 3X win multipliers with corresponding wins.

Treena Parvello, Director of Public Relations and Communications for the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, said, “We always love to see our guests win big, so it’s a thrill to welcome our newest millionaire to Jackpot Valley! We’re committed to providing a safe and fun place for everyone to play, and we can’t wait to see who will take home the next big jackpot.”

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

Desert Diamond Casinos has implemented extensive safety protocols at each location that follow recommended guidelines from the CDC. More info can be found at DDCAZ.com or by calling 1.833.DDC2WIN. $

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SAMI’S SMACKDOWN

By Sami Becker

CASINOS POST LOCKDOWN The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

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ow that almost all the casinos in Arizona are back open again, some after lengthy closures, let’s examine what’s working or not from the point of view of our readers. This is a summary of what they have been telling us.

The Positives In Order Of Importance Smoke-Free Casinos: Readers agree the best result of the pandemic and lockdowns has been the smoke-free environment in almost every casino. Even smokers agree with the change as they do not smoke in their homes or other buildings and are used to going outside to smoke. Employees are remarking how much more energy they have after a shift because of the clean air. Message received: “Go smoke-free and stay smoke-free!”

Cleaning And Sanitizing: Readers are quite happy to see the increased cleaning activity. They are commenting on the heightened focus and attention to detail devoted to cleaning. Regardless of if a casino closes overnight to clean and sanitize or not, our readers feel good about what they see.

Temperature Checks: Based on the feedback we have received; temperature checks really make our readers feel comfortable when going to the casino. Knowing all patrons and employees are subjected to this type of screening every day really enhances the level of security among our fans.

Mandatory Masks: Readers are setting their personal views about masks aside because they want to gamble. Unilaterally, masks make all our readers feel better about their experience at

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the casino. In some cases, readers report they wish certain casinos would better enforce their own mask policy.

Social Distancing Of People And Slots: Many readers report they are so happy most slots are separated from one another.

The extra room apparently makes most readers feel more comfortable, pandemic or not. The breathing room between players is, apparently, welcomed as are the signs on the floor reminding people to keep their distance when in line.

The Negatives In Order Of Importance Not All Casinos Are Offering All Games: Many readers report being disappointed their favorite slot is turned off for distancing reasons. As a result, readers are choosing to visit only certain casinos to play their favorite slot, table game or bingo.

Not All Casinos Have Distanced Their Slots: Readers are disappointed that not all of the casinos have chosen to physically separate their slots and use other spaces, like a bingo hall, to expand the existing casino floor, as some casinos have.

No Standardization Between Casinos: Many readers are confused why Arizona’s casinos enforce different policies. In response, I can reassure our readers that while all the casinos are following the same safety and health guidelines, each casino is physically different in its design, and is owned/operated by a different Tribe. The individual Tribes are free to make their own decisions based on the unique circumstances of their Tribal members, employees, patrons, and the building. $

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

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Lunar Year For The Month Of November 2020—Year Of The Rat Best days to ask for good luck: 1, 4, 8, 9, 12, 14, 17, 19, 20, 23, 24, 27, 29. Best days to travel: 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 14, 17, 19, 23, 27, 28. Best days to meet with someone: 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24. There is overlap for all three on the 8th, 17th & 19th!

Ranking first in the Lunar 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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855-765-7829 984

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866-332-9467 831

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480-802-5000 825

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888-777-4946 320

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450 Quechan Dr.

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