Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - December 2020 - 12:12

DECEMBER

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

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

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PLAY THE NEW SLOTS BY MANUFACTURER EVERI AT TALKING STICK RESORT

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Everi’s new slot at Desert Diamond Casino in Tucson awards a wheel bonus, progressives, and more.

Highway Cleanup, Colts Football Partnership, Awards Of Excellence, and a Caesars Rewards Update.

Sami continues to summarize what our readers have been ranting and raving about since March.

NEW SLOT WICKED WHEEL PANDA

CAESARS REWARDS & HARRAH’S AK-CHIN

SAMI’S SMACKDOWN POST LOCKDOWN - PART II

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EDITOR’S NOTE

YOU LUCKY...

Your Authority On Everything Gaming

PIG???

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

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his may or may not come as a surprise to you, or you might think I may be sharing a little too much with this month’s letter, but, I love pigs. There, I said it! Especially slot machines with pig symbols, a pig theme, or anything hog related in the casino. I just can’t get enough!

And, I must admit, I love pork too. Bacon, ham, tenderloin, ribs, the list could go on, but I think you get the picture. Moving on to my main point (about pigs) which is the reason behind my affection for all things “piggy” at casinos.

Since metal was both an expensive and scarce commodity across Europe during the Middle Ages, most household dishes and jars were made out of an orange clay called “pygg” which was an extremely durable and economical alternative at the time. Households put away their money for safe keeping in these “pygg” jars. Eventually, they just became known as “pygg banks.” As a visual pun, potters just began shaping the “pygg banks” into the shape of a pig as a joke and so it has remained. That’s why pigs are lucky!

And to top it all off, sauerkraut with pork is served on New Year’s Day in most parts of Germany, as cabbage leaves symbolize money and pigs are considered to be a good luck symbol. This custom originated with the German farmers who considered themselves fortunate to have a pig that could feed their families through an entire winter. If a German says to you “ich habe Schwein gehabt” or “I have had pig,” then what they are telling you is “I have had good luck.” Can you guess what I’ll be cooking up for my New Year’s Day feast?

Have a lucky month!

Alexandra

Alexandra Lang Editor-in-Chief Editor@AZGamingGuide.com

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PLAYERS TALK Q: I just wanted to say I’m so pleased [my favorite casino] is working so hard to keep everything clean. I love the smokefree air and I feel so much better knowing everyone has had their temperature checked on the way in the door. Can you please tell everyone you know from me “Thank you!” for the great job all the employees are doing. I’m getting up there in years and besides rare trips to the grocery store, the pharmacy, and to visit less than a handful of friends, my only way of getting out to see and talk to other people in person is to go to the casino. My kids and grandkids live in other states and won’t be visiting me for the holidays this year like they used to.

Anyway, tell everyone “Thanks” from me for their hard work keeping us safe. It allows me to get out of the house every now and then. I’m sure the casinos are doing more than what I talked about that I didn’t mention but they sure are doing a great job! Great magazine! I love every issue!

June Macdougall—Sun City, Arizona A: Thanks June! We all know how difficult 2020 has been on everyone from jobs to socializing to adapting to a different way of life. We are glad to hear how well you are coping and how you are still heading out to the casinos from time to time. Stay safe!

And yes, casinos are doing a lot. Even behind the scenes. We thought we’d share with you, and all our readers, the following news about the Tohono O’odham Nation.

On October 19, 2020, the Tohono O’odham Nation announced it is contributing $1 million each to the University of Arizona and Arizona State University to support their world-renowned medical researchers’ efforts to combat the COVID-19 coronavirus.

The funding will come from the Nation’s 12% gaming revenue grants that are required under its compact to share with local community programs.

Both universities will use the funds to mitigate the impact and disruptive consequences of COVID-19, including new testing methods and tools to enable the effective and equitable deployment of emerging technologies.

Under the tribal-state gaming compact, the Nation and other tribes are required to share a percentage of gaming revenues with local governments and qualified nonprofits. The Nation has awarded more than 500 of these grants since enactment of the compact in 2003 and, with large awards such as these, the program allows for funding to come from multiple Fiscal Years.

Tohono O’odham Nation Chairman Ned Norris, Jr. said, “This virus is showing no signs of letting up, and until we have better testing, treatment, and a vaccine, our communities remain at risk and our economy will continue to falter. That is why the Nation made the decision to contribute these funds, which we were already committed to share, to support the world-class

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research taking place right here in Arizona that is working to overcome the pandemic.”

“Our success at Arizona State University is closely tied to our partnerships in the community and we are grateful for the support of the Tohono O’odham Nation, whose gift today will enable us to intensify our efforts to manage the complexities of this pandemic and prepare for future public health emergencies by investing in scientific preparedness,” said ASU President Michael M. Crow. “This generous investment will be put to use to help serve communities across the state.”

"The University of Arizona is proud to partner with the Tohono O'odham Nation, particularly as our main campus is located on their ancestral homelands,” said University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins. "As Arizona's land-grant university, our mission is to serve the entire state, and the Nation’s support will allow this work to continue and expand, and help Arizona emerge stronger from this pandemic."

The Tohono O’odham Nation is a federally recognized tribe with more than 35,000 enrolled citizens. The Nation has the second-largest tribal land base in the United States, with more than 2.8 million acres of reservation land in central and southern Arizona. The Tohono O’odham Nation operates casinos at three locations in southern Arizona (Tucson, Sahuarita, and Why) and one in the West Valley near Glendale, AZ. Q: A long time ago, a guy told me that it’s possible to pull the handle in exactly the right way to hit something on a machine.

Is that true? I don’t like pulling the handle, I’d rather just press the button if it doesn’t matter.

Ed Mosley—Mesa, Arizona A: Ed, Oh boy! This is just another crazy casino myth that keeps circulating around! The internet, social media, and people at the casinos are just filled with fairy tales, falsehoods, and foolish hopes that a slot can be “beaten” with a simple pull of a handle or push of a button. If that were really true, the casinos and slot manufacturers would be bankrupt.

First of all, there are no gears or levers or springs which control the outcome of a spin anymore on mechanical reel slot games.

Both the video reels and the classic slot games with the sevens and bars are run off of a computer and a random number generator—they actually have been for many decades! Therefore, if you prefer pressing the spin button over pulling the handle, go ahead and do so because the result will be the same.

Just as an additional side note: stopping the reels while they’re spinning by pressing the spin button, or by pulling the handle down quickly or holding it down, also has no effect on the outcome of the game. It just ends the spin quicker.

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

NEW SLOTS

Wicked Wheel Panda Now At Desert Diamond Casino Tucson By EVERI

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veri’s Wicked Wheel Panda is now available at Desert Diamond Casino Tucson. The highly anticipated extension of the award-winning Smokin’ Hot Stuff Wicked Wheel is on the all-new Empire Flex cabinet.

Wicked Wheel Panda features a player favorite wheel and progressive pick bonuses with random multipliers and nudges as the original game. These features, plus the increased bet structure that boosts average bets, make Wicked Wheel Panda a fan favorite. Rather than the Hot Stuff The Little Devil character, a cute and helpful panda partners with players on their journey nudging to larger prizes if they’re not satisfied in Wicked Wheel Panda.

Try your luck at Desert Diamond Casino Tucson with Wicked Wheel Panda.

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

Panda Cash—Cash Fortune Now At Desert Diamond Casino Tucson By Aristocrat

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ind your fortune at Desert Diamond Casino Tucson! Panda Cash, part of the Cash Fortune game family from Aristocrat, has made its first-time appearance in Southern Arizona.

Panda Cash - Cash Fortune utilizes the fan-favorite Cash on Reels mechanic but with a twist; when Cash Fortune symbols land on three or more consecutive reels beginning with Reel 1, all corresponding values are awarded!

Plus, players can reap the rewards of an exciting respin feature. Make your fortune with Panda Cash at Desert Diamond Casino Tucson.

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

For more information about Aristocrat, visit their website at Aristocrat.com. $

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NEW SLOTS

Coming Soon

Coin O Mania

By IGT

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he treasure hunt is on with IGT’s Coin O Mania video slots. This action-packed innovative 4 by 5 reel game includes a base game that offers two wild symbol features and multipliers that build excitement with every spin.

During any spin, up to five gold coins per reel may spill from the overflowing digital treasure chest above the reels, triggering the wilds bonus feature.

The coins are collected in the wild bonus area below the reels and are sent to the corresponding reels as wild symbols. These coins can also carry multipliers up to 20 times the amount, creating the opportunity for multiple wild symbols with compounding multipliers.

The treasure chest bonus feature is initiated any time a treasure chest appears on reel three. This exciting feature is similar to the wilds feature but adds an additional wild symbol to each reel. If a wild symbol lands on an existing wild symbol, the multiplier is increased by 1x. Coin O Mania is a 75 credit cost to cover game containing 40 pay lines. For info, visit IGT.com. $

Regal Riches

By IGT

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he casino floor is enriched with progressive wilds now that IGT’s Regal Riches video slots are here. This 30 pay line game features the industry’s first ever progressive wilds theme with the Progressive Wilds Free Games feature, allowing players to collect vibrant colorful gem symbols to increase the minor, major or mega wild free games.

When yellow, purple, or green gems land on the fifth reel, they transform into wilds and are collected in the three progressive free game meters at the top of the screen. Two free game symbols on reels one through four, plus any colored free games symbol on reel five awards the corresponding wild free games meter. When a guaranteed wilds feature is about to be awarded, a super anticipation takes over the screen with stunning graphics and sounds generating excitement. Once the bonus is triggered, the collected wilds are spread randomly over the reels for 10 consecutive free games. A multiplier is also awarded if more than one wild symbol lands in the same position.

The exciting 75 credit cost to cover game is available on IGT’s CrystalCurve cabinet. For more information, visit IGT.com. $

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CASINO DINING

BLUEWATER RESORT & CASINO The New Bloody Mary Bar At The BlueWater Grille

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he team at BlueWater Resort & Casino wants to say, “Happy Holidays from everyone at BlueWater Resort & Casino. We hope your holidays will be filled with joy and laughter through the New Year.”

Make sure your holiday plans include a visit to the BlueWater Resort & Casino; the gaming floor is now open 24 hours and has been expanded with more slot machines and Blackjack is now open as well.

The BlueWater Grille and River Willow SteakHouse are open for in-person dining and all new menus. Visit the Dining Page at BlueWaterFun.com for their Christmas Day menus and hours.

The BlueWater Grille is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. offering a new robust menu. Come join them for Meatloaf Monday, Meal Deal Tuesday featuring Angus Beef New York Strip Steak, or All You Can Eat Spaghetti Wednesdays. Thursdays they offer a Super Senior Special – for just $5.95. New on Fridays will be a New York Steak and All You Can Eat Popcorn Shrimp Dinner.

Join them Saturday for their Certified Angus Beef Prime Rib Special served to your liking with all the trimmings including Twice Baked Potato and Corn on the Cob. Sunday Brunch is an Exclusive Brunch Menu served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seating parties up to four (4) only.

Order from the new “Bloody Mary Bar” in the BlueWater Grille!

Have them make that perfect Bloody Mary and deliver it directly to your table. Choose from a vast selection of Vodkas, toppings, and garnishes. Only $8!! The Bloody Mary Bar will be available Friday and Saturday evenings from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The River Willow Steakhouse is open Friday and Saturdays, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Featuring an all-new menu offering only the finest cuts available of USDA "Certified Angus Beef" to "All Natural" Veal and Chicken. The star of the new menu is the Seafood Tower - 3 layers of succulent seafood! View the new menu at BlueWaterFun.com. Seating by reservations only, reserve your table by calling 1.888.243.3360. Seating parties up to four (4).

Get more out of every BlueWater visit - join THEclub - it’s free!

In joining THEclub you will hold your key to countless member

rewards and discounts. New members receive $10 of Free Slot Play and a new member gift.

THEclub is their hub for all things BlueWater! So, be sure to stop by or call for details on promotions, food specials or upcoming events.

For updates on all amenities continue to check their website at BlueWaterFun.com. Remember to follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. $ BlueWater Resort & Casino – Celebrating 25 Years in the Game!

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TABLE GAMES

By Al Moe

SHORT—HANDED POKER Tips On The Game, Odds & Players

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ell, the good news is that we’ve still got some poker games going in Arizona. But if you’re used to fulltable ring games, forget about it. What we’ve got now are cubicle seven-handers. That’s not a problem for some players, but if you are worried about how to adapt and adjust your game, read on.

Have The Odds Changed?

To start with, don’t worry about your odds of picking up starting hands changing. You’ve got the same chance of seeing a pocket pair (about 5.8%) or an off-suit hand (about 70.6%) as you’ve always had. However, since there are fewer players, the hands go faster, and you’ll have more chances each hour to get premium starting hands. Unfortunately, that’s where some players get in trouble. you. Yeah, the other players are thinking like you too!

The idea that you can wait for top-twelve hands (Top Pairs and AK – AQ) and make a profit short-handed is likely an illusion.

With fewer players and more hands per hour, the blinds alone will chew into your bankroll and leave you gasping for air. In short-handed play, you’ve got to see more flops.

Where the odds have changed is in the “per round hand value.”

In a full-ring game, you’ll see top tier hands quite often, and a pre-flop raise often represents a top pair or Ace-King. Shorthanded games are different. Players don’t wait for top hands.

They are more than happy to raise with a more comprehensive range of starting hands. And you are likely to see more raises and re-raises. Sometimes, you have to know where you stand!

You don’t need Ace-Face every hand to play. You’ll find that KT and Ace-X are quality hands short-handed. If you are playing limit, keep in mind that where you could limp in a 9-handed game with Ace-suited and suited connectors and get value, you won’t see that in a six or seven-handed game.

That’s because you won’t have many chances to call on the flop to a flush or a straight draw against three or more players. More flops grind-down to heads up short-handed, and playing heads up on a drawing hand is usually a losing proposition; the odds aren’t there.

Not to immediately contradict myself, but keep in mind that your Ace-X has more value than usual. Just don’t be surprised when your Ace-6 makes two pairs and Aces and eights beat

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Still, you can improve the size of your winning pots by always betting for value. You might be reluctant to bet on the end with a single pair, but it’s more likely to be good short-handed than in a full game. It helps if it’s a big pair, but often your kicker is going to be the key.

Know Your Players It’s always good to know other players’ tendencies in a poker game, but it is critical short-handed because you will be bumping heads with them more often. If someone is running over the game, you better find out quickly if they are really holding hands, or just using their image to bluff (which is also more valuable short-handed).

You’ll also need to know what range of starting hands your opponents are using. You can’t just assume they are playing the best hands. You’ve changed your requirements. So have they!

What have you learned over the course of playing thousands of hands of poker? We’d love to hear your stories and your experiences. Send us an email to Editor@AZGamingGuide.com with the word “Poker” 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 AT DESERT DIAMOND I Give You My Report On Their Blackjack Offerings

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s many of you know, we have a new casino that opened up in Phoenix, Desert Diamond Casino—West Valley Resort (WVR). I went out there to check out the Blackjack and report back to the readers of the Arizona Gaming Guide my findings and thoughts.

WVR is a very nice casino with a great food court and bar. It has Blackjack tables in three different areas and the table minimum bets are mostly $15 and $25. I sat down to play some Blackjack and the rules are pretty much the same as all the casinos in Phoenix, but there are a couple of things that they do different.

The first thing I noticed was the placement of the reshuffle card.

They cut off less than one deck, which means that they deal more cards before shuffling. The next thing is that they only burn one card, but the biggest surprise was they offer surrender. Many players don't know what that is, or even how to play it because I don't think that there is another casino in Phoenix that offers it. However, if you know how to play it, you can add to the player advantage. In my one hour playing session at WVR, it added $60 to my winnings total.

Here is how it works: If you are dealt a ten-six, or a nine-seven, for a hand of sixteen, and the dealer shows a ten, you will lose about 54% of all money bet in that situation. You can surrender that hand instead of playing it out for half your bet. For example, if I had a $25 bet out and received a hand of sixteen, I could surrender it for $12.50. Keep in mind when the dealer shows an up card of ten, they will only bust 21% of the time and end with a total of twenty or twenty-one 41% of the time. That's why if you have the option you should surrender your sixteen against a dealer up card of a ten.

Knowing how to play this hand can make a big difference in your bottom line. It should be noted that you don't surrender the hand of eight-eight or Ace-five, even though these hands total sixteen. You will also surrender the hand of sixteen against a dealer nine or Ace (After the dealer has checked for Blackjack and doesn't have it).

Additionally, you would surrender the hand of fifteen made up of ten-five, nine-six, seven-eight against a dealer ten or Ace, but

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not the player hand of Ace-four.

There is one more player hand that you should surrender if you are playing a six deck game and the dealer hits soft seventeen (Ace-six) which are the rules at WVR. If you receive the hand of eight-nine, ten-seven (seventeen) and the dealer shows an Ace and does not have Blackjack, you should surrender that hand as well. The dealer, when showing an Ace, will only break 11% of the time. If you have seventeen, the only way you win is if the dealer breaks, not very good odds against an Ace. By adding this to your playing strategy, you will be surprised how much of a difference it will make in your win/loss total. I live quite a distance from WVR but if I am going to play some serious Blackjack it’s my “go to” casino for sure.

Send us an email at Editor@AZGamingGuide.com with the word “Blackjack” in the subject line if you have something to add about Blackjack at your favorite casino. $ 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 III How To Use The Built-In Functionality Of Electronic Table Games

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his is the third of three articles on using the Magic Buttons that come with the InterBlock (IB) versions of the electronic Craps and Roulette machines. This article is devoted to Roulette.

On the IB Roulette machine there are six buttons; these are: Neighbors, Splits (Black or Red), Red Snake, Complete and Finale. It is important to note that these buttons may not be displayed. If you don’t see them then look for the Hide Special Bets button. Pressing it should bring the Magic Buttons into view.

NEIGHBORS Pressing this button will automatically place an equivalent bet on the neighbors to the left and right of the last number bet. The thinking is that the ball may land on the last number won, or its neighbors.

The number of neighbors varies by Casino. Most e-Roulette machines make one neighbor bet for a total of three bets per button push. At Bucky’s Casino in Prescott, Arizona, the bet is two neighbors to the right and left for a total of five bets per button push.

SPLITS Pressing this button will automatically place an equivalent bet covering two numbers of the same color that are right next to each other. Black Splits will cover 8/11, 11/10, 10/13, 17/20, 26/29, 29/28 and 28/31 for a total of seven bets. Red Splits does the same for red numbers next to each other, i.e., 9/12, 16/19, 18/21 and 27/30 for a total of four bets.

I will sometimes bet these if a certain color is dominating statistically, 60% or better, and two or more of the split numbers are Hot. RED SNAKE Pressing this button will automatically place an equivalent bet that covers the red numbers that snake there way across the betting field. Starting from the left, this bet will cover 1, 5, 9, 12, 14, 18, 21, 23, 27, 30, 32 and 36. This sequence could vary from Casino to Casino. For example, it could begin at 3, 5, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 23, 27, 30, 32 and 34. In either case the bet would be the same, i.e., twelve numbers.

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COMPLETE Pressing this button will automatically place an equivalent bet that covers all numbers with the exception of the green, 0/00.

There are a total of 38 numbers counting the green. The payout is only 35:1 versus the true odds of 37:1. A losing venture in my humble opinion, best to avoid.

FINALE Pressing this button will automatically place an equivalent bet that covers all numbers ending with a 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9.

There are five numbers ending in zero; four numbers ending in 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, I will use this bet if I notice a trend of numbers, or numbers ending with the same number, repeating quite often. I always play Final Zero if the number that just won ends in 0. Call me superstitious.

SUMMARY The amount of time to place bets on Roulette varies with Casinos. If you play e-Roulette and like to make numerous bets per spin, then I would strongly recommend using one of the canned betting options. Once the bets have been made you can then slide them to cover other numbers, Hot, Cold, birthdays, holidays, “luckies,” whatever. If you are betting quarters then keep in mind that some Magic Button bets may not meet the minimum of $1. You can make multiple Neighbor, Splits or Finale bets. You can also mix and match. Good luck!

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—TSR’s EVERI Slots

Talking Stick Resort Installs Brand New Slots By Everi

Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona is home to the most dynamic and exciting slot action in Arizona. They feature more than 800 state-of-the-art, multi-denominational play slots, where all players are bound to find their favorites! Guests will be happy to find many high-limit and penny slots, offering the ultimate casino experience.

Talking Stick Resort is always adding new and exciting games and the Arizona Gaming Guide has put together this summary of the newer highlights featuring the latest slots from manufacturer Everi.

To provide readers with some context, Everi’s games, cabinets, and banked solutions are designed to engage all players at higher levels. Their compelling and distinct game content integrates unique math designs, innovative play mechanics, and dynamic artwork based on original ideas that trail blaze new player experiences. Everi’s games are created across four gaming studios made up of fiercely talented individuals that are constantly dreaming, designing, programming, and building to deliver memorable experiences for casino visitors.

The games pictured to the left are Power Shot Freedom and Power Shot Prosperity. They are five reel, 40 pay line games that make a stunning visual impact on the casino floor. These new games build excitement with shared features like conditional wilds, symbol triggered progressives, and the Power Shot bonus where the reels transition to a 29 reel bonus game! Power reels lock for the bonus duration and reset the spin counter for even more chances to win with multiple progressive wins possible in a single bonus.

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Pictured above, Cash Machine Jackpots and Gold Standard Jackpots are the latest pair to be featured on Everi’s eye catching Skyline Revolve mechanical wheel top box, which sits on top of the Player Classic cabinet. These three reel, one line games add to Everi’s award-winning mechanical games library and combine the popular Win What You See gameplay with the win potential of the wheel. Gold Standard Jackpots includes a random nudge feature creating guaranteed pay line wins. Add a physical bell that cuts through the floor during bonuses and big wins and these two games are unmissable.

Both nine line, three reel games, Electric Triple Wheel and Blazin’ Triple Wheel (above) feature a unique multilevel wheel element that is sure to create a ton of excitement for players, giving them an opportunity to win more credits, multipliers, or even a jackpot. These games preserve those features three-reel mechanical players have come to appreciate from Everi like simple game and clear pay tables, but with a thrilling twist to game mechanics. Electric Triple Wheel and Blazin’ Triple Wheel are improvements upon the classic look and feel of a slot.

Both nine line, three reel mechanical games, Diamond Lock Ruby and Diamond Lock Sapphire (above) pair classic three reel mechanical stepper games with innovative reels and a top box bonus.

Players will appreciate the player selectable denomination improving odds to hit progressives when they change denominations while flat bonus prizes increase with denomination.

Both themes offer incredible anticipation as diamonds are collected for big prizes and progressive jackpots.

Pictured left is the only stepper game of its kind, Cash Machine! This slot features the innovative Win What You See gameplay that shows credit values on the reels for easy-to-read pays.

The game's respin feature is triggered in multiple ways for more exciting ways to win.

Simple, straight up, not a lot of frills, Cash Machine is all about winning, baby! This slot is a sure fire hit with visitors looking for wins and with fans of classic slot machines. You have to play it and let it pay you to believe it!

Talking Stick Resort lies in the middle of the Sonoran Desert surrounded by Arizona’s beautiful landscape. The property features a multitude of amenities, including three swimming pools, restaurants and lounges, and a whole world of gaming on the main floor. Its ARENA Poker Room is the poker room in the Valley and is home to the Arizona State Poker Championship. For more information visit TalkingStickResort.com. $ azgamingguide.com | December 2020 | Arizona Gaming Guide

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GAMING NEWS

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Employees Participate In Annual Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup Event

The CodeGreen committee at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino hosted their annual Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup event on Thursday, October 29. Covering a two mile stretch of Highway 347 that runs in front of the casino, the employee volunteers collected 22 bags of trash.

This CodeGreen event is one of the many ways Harrah’s AkChin Casino and its employees take care of and give back to the community. CodeGreen is an organization-wide strategy to drive environmental awareness and engagement, as well as performance across the business. Other 2020 CodeGreen initiatives include: installing four free Tesla Charging Stations on the third level of the Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Parking Garage and upgrading the Cold Plasma Ionization Bars for several of the casino rooftop HVAC units to reduce airborne particles and kill viruses, bacteria and mold.

Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Kintner (center) and several employees (right)

About Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino: Celebrating more than 25 years in Maricopa, Arizona, Harrah’s Ak-Chin 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 one of the two Bingo halls within the Caesars portfolio, 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 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 and Dunkin’.

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino employees at the annual Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup event on Thursday, October 29.

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.

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.

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

by Arizona Business Magazine and Best Companies AZ, and

For more information about Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, visit HarrahsAkChin.com. $

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GAMING NEWS

Talking Stick Resort Opens New High Limit Room New Gaming Space Is The First Of Three To Be Unveiled In The Coming Months

Talking Stick Resort, an enterprise of the Salt River PimaMaricopa Indian Community, kicked off November with the opening of a new high limit slots and gaming room. The reimagined gaming space comes as part of a series of renovations slated to open in the coming months and takes the place of what was formerly the property’s cigar lounge, Shadows.

“Talking Stick Resort is continuously evolving to give our guests new, exciting experiences while on our property. Our new high limit lounge is the epitome of that effort,” said Ramon Martinez, Director of Public Relations at Talking Stick Resort. “We have long wanted a high limit room that echoed the energy and style shown throughout the property and this space does that.”

Designed to rival any lounge in Las Vegas, the new high limit lounge is 6,250 square feet of luxury. The room is adorned with intricate chandeliers, mirrored columns and richly hued carpeting reflecting the colors of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community logo. Another nod to the tribal community is a full mural of the majestic Red Mountain, a symbol of home to the Pima and Maricopa people.

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Beyond its dynamic décor, the room boasts an array of exciting, high stakes games including 89 state-of-the-art slot machines and 14 table games. It also has a number of new conveniences for the comfort of guests. Beyond having its own entrance, Talking Stick Resort’s high limit room has its own dedicated cage and restrooms. Food service will also be offered to guests from Tas, the resort’s newest restaurant opening in January 2021. Another addition to Talking Stick Resort will be its newest bar, Sage Bar, also slated to open early next year.

For more information on the high limit room and all of Talking Stick Resort’s amenities, visit TalkingStickResort.com. $

GAMING NEWS

Casino Del Sol Wins Gold In Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Casino Del Sol, a premier entertainment destination in the Southwest, has won a coveted Gold Award in the 2020 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, representing the best in the travel industry. Casino Del Sol was honored in the overall–casino resort/hotel category and is the only Arizona property to be recognized. “This prestigious award really reflects our staff’s hard work to provide guests with memorable experiences each and every time they visit,” said CEO of Casino Del Sol, Kimberly Van Amburg. “We proudly offer award-winning dining, the latest gaming options, championship golf, a luxurious spa and much more. I am very proud of our entire staff that continues to work so hard to provide top-notch service to our guests.”

With entries from around the world, the Magellan Awards are judged and overseen by a panel of top travel professionals representing the best names and most accomplished leaders from the industry. In determining winners, entries do not compete with one another, instead they are judged against a standard of excellence based on the extensive experience of Travel Weekly. To uphold this high standard of excellence, a category may have multiple winners, or may have no winners at all. Casino Del Sol is the only Magellan Award winner in the overall–casino resort/hotel category.

Located in southwest metropolitan Tucson, Arizona, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe is a federally recognized tribe with more than 20,000 enrolled members. The Tribe owns and operates several enterprises including Casino Del Sol, Casino of the Sun, Estrella at Casino Del Sol, AVA Amphitheater, Sewailo Golf Club, the new 73-space Casino Del Sol RV Park, and the Del Sol Marketplace. For info, call 1.855.SOL.STAY (765.7829) or visit their website at CasinoDelSol.com. $

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Paradise Casino Bingo December Schedule Info & Promos

Friday December 25, 2020—Christmas at 6 p.m.

Paper Buy-In $35 / Electronic Buy-In $52 or $62 $325 payouts / $425 Specials / $525 DA Special Make sure to bring in your Reindeer Bucks for a chance at $225 to $525 in cash! Free Christmas Daubers while they last!

There will not be a matinee session.

Thursday December 31, 2020—New Year’s Eve at 6 p.m.

Reservations Begin Tuesday December 1 at 1 p.m.

Come in and reserve your seat and Electronic Machine!

Two—Level Session $321 & $621 payouts Paper Buy-In $50 & $60 / Electronic Buy-In $72 / $92 or $122 $521 Specials / $2,021 Two—Part Special Make sure to bring in your New Year’s Eve Bucks for a chance at $221 to $521 in cash! Free New Year’s Eve Daubers while they last!

There will not be a matinee session.

Friday January 1, 2021—New Year’s Day 6 p.m.

15 Lucky Names will be drawn for a chance at 30 FREE cards for $221 payouts on the main games. Multiple winners will split payouts.

Paper Buy-In $30 / Electronic Buy-In $42 or $52 $121 payouts / $221 Specials / $321 DA Special There will not be a matinee session.

Currently all patrons are required to wear a facemask and there is no smoking allowed inside the property. Also, players have until December 31, 2020 to earn for the next tier level.

You can visit their website at Paradise-Casinos.com for more information or call 1.888.777.4946. $

GAMING NEWS

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Honors 2020 Caesars Award of Excellence Recipients

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino announced its 2020 Caesars Award of Excellence recipients, a distinction given to employees who consistently provide best-in-class service to guests, coworkers and the community, all while serving as role models and demonstrating an exemplary commitment to the Harrah’s brand. The award recipients were honored at the casino on October 20th.

“The Caesars Award of Excellence is one of the highest honors our employees can achieve,” said Michael Kintner, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Senior Vice President and General Manager.

“This year has been particularly trying for our entire team and I want to thank each of these employees for clearly demonstrating Caesars’ commitment to customer service, internal service, innovation, community volunteerism and leadership. We are proud to have you as part of the Harrah’s Ak-Chin family.”

The 2020 Caesars Award of Excellence was awarded to: Superior Internal Service – Brenda McCullough, Seamstress in Wardrobe (zip code 85138) Leadership – Amanda Groeneveld, Assistant Casino Marketing Manager (zip code 85048) Innovation – Alex Lorenzana, Promotions & Events Associate (zip code 85139) Superior Guest Service – Jessica Mavis, Server at Agave’s (zip code 85139) Community Service – Kirk Lane, IT Manager (zip code 85139) Overall Property Winner – Jessica Mavis, Server at Agave’s (zip code 85139)

Jessica Mavis—Superior Guest Service Award Overall Property Winner

Brenda McCullough Superior Internal Service Award

Amanda Groeneveld Leadership Award

Alex Lorenzana Innovation Award

Kirk Lane Community Service Award

Each of the six award recipients were presented with 40,000 Total Reward Credits and the Overall Property Winner won 100,000 Total Reward Credits and $2,500. In lieu of a large banquet, the recipients will be able to enjoy a dinner for two at Chop, Block & Brew.

The Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Caesars Award of Excellence winners are now eligible for the Regional Caesars Award of Excellence and ultimately the company-wide Caesars Award of Excellence.

For more information about Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, visit HarrahsAkChin.com. $

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GAMING NEWS

Caesars Rewards Loyalty Program Expands to 18 New Properties and Grows Membership by 20 Percent

Caesars Entertainment & William Hill Sign First NFL Team Sponsorship Together With Colts

Caesars Rewards, the largest gaming loyalty program in the world, has recently grown by 20 percent and 18 properties thanks to the merging of Caesars Entertainment and Eldorado Resorts in July. Following the unprecedented merger, the combined network of more than 55 world-class resorts across the U.S., now include destinations in Florida, Colorado, Ohio and St. Louis. Also, customers from each company’s legacy rewards programs were seamlessly integrated into the expanded Caesars Rewards loyalty program on day one. Members can now also use their loyalty currency anywhere in the enterprise, as well as match their status universally.

Caesars Entertainment and its exclusive sports betting partner, William Hill US, announced their first NFL team sponsorship together, becoming a sports betting partner of the Indianapolis Colts. The partnership highlights a new integrated way for the Colts, Caesars Entertainment and William Hill to engage with sports fans throughout the 2020 football season in Indiana.

“Caesars Rewards is a tremendous asset that allows us to understand the wants and needs of our customer database to more efficiently serve them,” said Anthony Carano, president and chief operating officer of Caesars Entertainment. “Now with our expanded network of properties and partnerships throughout the company’s portfolio, Caesars Rewards members have more ways to earn, spend and redeem, providing an impressive additional benefit for our customers.”

Additionally, Caesars Entertainment proudly shares that for the third year running, Caesars Rewards was named No. 1 in the 2020 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for “Best Players Club.”

For information on the expanded perks of Caesars Rewards as well as more on the advantages Caesars Rewards membership can bring and how to join, visit Caesars.com/myrewards. $

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“In the digital age, and particularly this virtual world in which we find ourselves now, finding new ways to engage with our fans, partners and community is one of our top priorities,” said Roger VanDerSnick, Colts Chief Sales & Marketing Officer. “This partnership with Caesars Entertainment and William Hill will help us better connect with Colts fans everywhere as we navigate this very unique season in 2020 and offer a greater fan experience well into the future.”

As part of the agreement, Caesars Rewards, the largest customer loyalty program in the industry, will sponsor a free-toplay "Pick 6 Predictor” game on the Colts Mobile App. The Pick 6 Predictor generates a series of questions, that fans predict the outcome of, before the upcoming games. Correct picks are rewarded with weekly prizes, and all participants are entered into a chance to win a trip to Las Vegas to stay at a Caesars Entertainment property.

"Our company has deep roots in Indiana,” said Chris Holdren, Co-President of Sports and Online Gaming for Caesars Entertainment. “This expanded partnership with William Hill and our long relationship with the Indianapolis Colts deepens our strong ties within the community. Combined, both will provide an exciting entertainment experience - on gamedays and beyond." $

GAMING NEWS

The New We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort Is Open The First Casino To Open In Arizona Is Now The State’s Newest Casino

On October 29, the new We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort opened its doors, unveiling a contemporary ambiance and visitor-centric experience that raises the bar for Valley casinos.

In addition to offering a full complement of slot machines, tables, bingo and gaming amenities, the elegant new casino features a wide variety of dining establishments, event venues, Native American design elements and other attributes designed to maximize the comfort, safety and enjoyment of all who visit the casino and stay at the adjacent AAA Four Diamond hotel.

A Gaming & Dining Jackpot Gaming options include 850 state-of-the-art slot machines; a 400 seat smoke-free bingo hall with 50-inch monitors; 22 actionpacked blackjack tables, and a spacious poker room featuring five tables with live games and tournaments.

Foodies will delight in the multitude of fine and casual dining options. The upscale Ember restaurant features the highest quality steaks and seafood prepared over wood-fired grills, while the WKP Sports and Entertainment sports bar offers creative pub fare and craft beer along with live entertainment and gaming activities. The Market quick-serve restaurant provides on-the-go options 24/7, and the Ahnala Mesquite Room at the adjoining hotel features American-style comfort food. The new casino resort also offers private dining areas, patios, a piano lounge and several other bars.

All gaming areas, hotel rooms and public spaces, dining outlets and entertainment venues are 100 percent smoke-free, with four comfortable outdoor areas designated for smokers. In addition, full compliance with all mandated COVID-19 precautions includes taking patrons’ temperatures (only granting entry to those with 100-degree temperatures or less), requiring masks, providing ample sanitation stations, encouraging social distancing, and limiting elevator and outlet occupancy.

Serving The Community For More Than 36 Years The sophisticated new 166,341-square-foot casino replaces the original Fort McDowell Casino that initially opened in 1984 as a bingo hall. Eight years later, the proud Yavapai Nation peace-

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fully – and successfully – held off the attempts of federal agents to seize their slot machines, protecting their right to operate a casino on their reservation and provide livelihoods for their tribal members.

“We’re proud that we were Arizona’s first casino and are now the state’s newest casino,” said Bernadine Burnette, President of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. “Gaming has been a part of our tribal community for the past three decades and has allowed us to provide financial security for our members and employees. Our upscale new casino will allow us to take gaming to an entirely new level while keeping a Native American look and feel – with design elements of earth, water, fire and basket-weaving that are so important to our culture.”

The first-class We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort is connected to a new four-story covered parking structure and the existing 246room hotel that has received the coveted AAA Four Diamond award every year since it opened in 2006. The casino shares its name with the upscale We-Ko-Pa Golf Club across the street that boasts the consistently award-winning Saguaro and Cholla courses.

For more information about We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort and its amenities, visit WeKoPaCasinoResort.com. $

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SAMI’S SMACKDOWN

By Sami Becker

CASINOS POST LOCKDOWN The Good, The Bad, The Ugly—Part II

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o I’m still getting letters and emails from our readers and fans six months after some Arizona casinos reopened in the middle of May. Even more after last month’s article!

Let’s look at what’s on your minds…

Everyone still loves how clean everything is and wants it to stay that way.

Everyone prefers the casinos where there is no smoking indoors. (Obviously the smoking ban in most properties hasn’t affected business just based on the observed crowd size!)

Some readers don’t appreciate other patrons who walk around pretending to drink (or pretending to smoke where it’s still allowed) as an excuse to keep their masks down.

Look, I’m good with the first two. Cleaning is important and should always be top priority, even post-pandemic. I think all of the procedures casinos are performing should remain. Ultimately, the next “super bug” is just around the corner. Protecting employees and guests the way casino management is right now is an excellent reason to continue. Smoking should stay out too.

Now, the last comment about the mask being down. Are us

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gamblers the rebellious type, or just forgetful? Either way, I don’t get it. Are we children? Does a casino employee really have to remind us all the time to put our mask back on when we are at the casino? Is that fun, being reminded? Not for me!

That’s why casino employees aren’t reminding me to put my mask back on. Hopefully, the patrons identified by our readers are just forgetful because they are having too much fun!

Let’s just be clear, facts are facts. Here’s what the Oxford Dictionary defines COVID-19 as: (noun) an acute respiratory illness in humans caused by a coronavirus, capable of producing severe symptoms and in some cases death, especially in older people and those with underlying health conditions. It was originally identified in China in 2019 and became pandemic in 2020.

Where acute is: (adjective) (of a bad, difficult, or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.

And respiratory is: (adjective) relating to or affecting respiration or the organs of respiration. [Meaning the nose, mouth, and lungs!]

That’s why we are inundated with messaging (in and out of the casino) to wash hands frequently, cover the nose and mouth, and keep at least 6 feet away from others. Especially when indoors and around people who aren’t from your household! $

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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 December 2020—Year Of The Rat Best days to ask for good luck: 2, 6, 7, 9, 12, 18, 21, 24, 28, 30.

Best days to travel: 1, 2, 5, 7, 12, 18, 19, 22, 24.

Best days to meet with someone: 6, 7, 12, 13.

There is overlap for all three on the 7th & 12th!

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