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

14 VIDEO POKER CORNER 16 TABLE GAMES 20 COVER STORY 22 GAMING NEWS 30 ENTERTAINMENT 34 SAMI 36 FUN & GAMES 38 CASINO DIRECTORY

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EVERYTHING IS OFF! THE SLOTS ARE NOT PAYING! WHAT IS HAPPENING?

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Everi’s brand new slot The Vault: Las Vegas is ready for players to try and empty what’s inside!

We tell you how often certain hands should be happening across your sessions so you can keep track!

Are you ready for live craps? Writer Al Moe summarizes the basics of playing at a live craps game!

DESERT DIAMOND CASINO SAHUARITA—THE VAULT

COUNTING WINS TO SEE HOW GOOD A SESSION IS

LIVE CRAPS IS COMING SOON TO ARIZONA

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EDITOR’S NOTE

WORK / LIFE BALANCE Important Now More Than Ever

Your Authority On Everything Gaming VOLUME 13 • ISSUE 08 MANAGING DIRECTOR & VIDEO POKER GURU Elizabeth Torma liz@azgamingguide.com

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ometimes I feel like I can’t anymore. I know I’m not alone, but this past year and a half has knocked the wind out of me. And, based on my observations, a lot of people feel the same way I do. I’m not going to state the obvious; we are all aware of what happened in the middle of March 2020.

I know the only way back to “normal” for me is to plan for a break. And yes, I have to plan to do this. I have to focus on the break and see it as a goal. As a lifelong workaholic (I began at age 9), I have always had difficulty setting aside time to recharge my batteries, getting a good night’s rest, and not feeling guilty that I’m not letting myself, someone else, or my work down.

Casinos are my break. I enjoy going to casinos. I like the entertainment, the fine dining, the energy, (most of) the employees, (most) of the other patrons, the risk, the reward, and yes, some may find this difficult to believe, I can handle a loss. I go to the casino to distance myself from my work and other demands in my life. I practice a certain mindset when I’m going to the casino. As you know, in having read my letters every month, that my mindset on the way to the casino is one of being relaxed, positive, ready to have fun, and ready to win. However, I don’t let the casino get me down or introduce new challenges into my life. I guess I’m telling you to find your break, the way I have to tell myself to find my break.

Have A Lucky Month!

Alexandra

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

PUBLISHER & SLOT GURU Chris Höft chris@azgamingguide.com EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Alexandra Lang editor@azgamingguide.com ART DIRECTOR Melanie Mueller CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Al Moe Matt Probst Mark Novak TJ Jorgensen Lana Hartmann Samantha Becker ADVERTISING SALES Elizabeth Torma liz@azgamingguide.com Nina Consiglio nina@azgamingguide.com MAILING INFORMATION Arizona Gaming Guide P.O. Box 20636 Mesa, Arizona 85277 INTERNET INFORMATION AZGamingGuide.com Facebook.com/ArizonaGamingGuide Copyright © 2009-2021 The Arizona Gaming Guide. All rights reserved.

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PLAYERS TALK

SHOULD I DO WHAT “THEY” ARE DOING? A Common Question Based On Personal Observations

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y dear experts, I’ve been reading your magazine every month for years and I pick it up at [a variety of Arizona casinos] ready to receive some new advice. I’ve never written in but I just had to because I saw [a fellow casino patron] doing something different at [a favorite casino of mine] and I wondered what you think. I don’t remember an article about this in any of your past issues. Is what [the patron] is doing a good idea or not?

[The patron] was playing a video poker game, Jacks or Better, I think, and it wasn’t a good pay table, maybe 6/5, and was switching back and forth between denominations. First it was a five credit bet at $1 ($5 total), then after one hand a five credit bet at $0.50 ($2.50 total), then a five credit bet at $1, then back to $0.50, then $1, then $0.50, and so on. Sometimes [the patron] would play two hands at the same denomination, and at first I thought it was after a win, but then I realized that wasn’t always the case. Is [the patron] on to something or not?

Over the years, I have frequently asked myself this question if I happen to come across someone who plays differently than I do. I’m stuck wondering if I’m doing damage to my bankroll or not by adopting someone else’s strategy? Please clear this one up for me.

Jamie Rogers—Scottsdale, AZ Hi Jamie! Thanks for writing in. Look, we’ll be blunt here. This “strategy” you describe is ludicrous. Flat out. To each their own, but our opinion is this approach to gambling will drive anybody up the wall, regardless of the game you play. Be it slots, table games, video poker, keno, etc. talk about frustrating! The behavior itself appears to be completely unfocused as well. If you are having a difficult time determining if the patron is switching denomination (and therefore their bet) with every hand or if it is dependent on a win then we believe we can call this an approach that is clearly confusing to the person adopting the “strategy” you outline.

First, as you mentioned in your letter, the game being played is 6/5 Jacks or Better video poker. Right away we know the house hold is about 5% (among the worst video poker house holds), if you play with optimal strategy, and even higher if you don’t, or

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can’t. Switching denominations every hand only changes your average wager over time. This person is actually playing the game at a bet of $3.75 ($5 + $2.50 = $7.50. $7.50/2 = $3.75) over the long run! Why not just stick with one denomination? Players should either feel comfortable with the amount of their bet or not. Why switch bets? Why distract yourself with switching in and out of the game’s menu playing video poker where you have to concentrate on the cards dealt and what to hold?

Second, how are you going to feel if you hit a significant hand at the lower denomination? Putting yourself in that situation, anyone, gambler or not, will feel the sting of having “lost out” on the higher win at the higher bet. Guaranteed.

Finally, we advocate independence, especially when gambling.

Don’t copy other people. You can never get completely inside their heads anyway. As you mentioned, you’re not even sure exactly what the strategy is you observed. Be yourself. We believe, along with being informed, the best way to help you toward more winning sessions, and an experience at casinos which is more entertaining, is for you to do your own thing. $

NEW SLOTS

Ready For Play & Coming Soon

The Vault Now At Desert Diamond Casino—Sahuarita

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mpty The Vault at Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita! Everi’s The Vault: Las Vegas is making an appearance in Southern Arizona. The thrilling series features free spins and the Diamond Rush bonus feature where players try to steal displayed diamonds before their neighbors get them. During Empty the Vault Respin, three scatter symbols locked on the same column will increase on every following spin with huge payouts. The Vault is yours at Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita!

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). $

Bubble Blast Link

By IGT

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t’s all about the bubbles with IGT’s Bubble Blast Link video slots. Bubble Blast Link is an extension to IGT’s multi-level progressive (MLP) product line and combines one of IGT’s greatest waterfall mechanics with exciting opportunities to win prizes.

With each spin, credit prizes or mini or maxi bonus bubbles move up the screen. If a bubble lands on a “catcher,” a player instantly wins that prize with repeat win options as it moves through the screen. A higher bet increases the chance of seeing the bonus while the credit prizes increase proportionally.

Three or more coins trigger the MLP playoff feature, in which the player chooses bubbles to reveal credits, a mini or maxi bonus, or a coin. If the coin is revealed, the feature ends, but will spin to give the player one more chance to win a credit prize, mini or maxi bonus, or the major or grand jackpot.

Two Bubble Blast titles are available—Trials of Atlantis and Spells ‘n Whistles—each with attractive themes that stand out with bright, colorful, and entertaining graphics and bonuses, special features, and game combinations. For more information, visit IGT.com. $

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NEW SLOTS

Coming Soon

Fu Tao—Peach Of Riches

By IGT

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he brand new IGT Fu Tao—Peach of Riches video slot is ripe for player appeal with an intense focus on peach symbols in the base game, lucrative free games, and blackout pays at all bet levels.

An exciting feature is the gold peach respins where any full stack of peaches in the base game triggers all peaches and wilds on the screen to turn into gold peaches and the player is awarded a respin. The respins continue until no more gold peaches land and, at the end, every peach on the screen pays out.

Other features include free games with frequent gold peach respin triggers, and jackpot and blackout pays awarded for a full screen of peaches at any point in the game (base game, free games, or during gold peach respins). The minimum wager is 80 credits.

For more information, visit IGT.com. $

Grand Bars

By Aristocrat

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he classic stepper fun of 7s and fruit meet a wealth of Pick'em Free Games in the all-new Grand Bars, a brand new stepper from Aristocrat Gaming.

Created especially for the new RELM 5-Reel cabinet, Grand Bars offers stepper players multi-level jackpot action with the chance to start the bonus with extra Jackpot Hit symbols.

Players are aiming for Jackpot Hits scatter symbols. When playing max bet, a player who collects 7 or more Jackpot Hit symbols wins a corresponding progressive, ranging from seven collected symbols and growing all the way up to 15 collected symbols for big progressive jackpot wins. The top value jackpot resets at $5,500.

Features include Jackpot Hits Scatters, which awards credits or progressive wins; Multiplier, where wins may be multiplied by a multiplier; and Free Games, where a Pick’em Free Games bonus awards extra free games, extra Jackpot Hits symbols, and unlimited retriggers.

Player selectable denominations range from 1, 2, and 5 cents. There is a 50 credit entry bet and a 250 credit max bet. For more info, visit AristocratGaming.com. $

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VIDEO POKER CORNER

By Lana Hartmann

REVEALING NUMBERS Using The Odds To Help You Win

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onsider your typical full pay Jacks or Better video poker game at max bet. Do you know how often the winning hands should show up?

Knowing the answer to this question is a major component to becoming a good video poker player.

One important benefit you gain by having this knowledge and keeping records of your sessions during and after your casino visits is the ability to analyze the short term performance of the video poker machine you chose to play.

On average, a full pay Jacks or Better video poker machine, when played with optimal strategy at max bet, should produce a winner once every 2.20 hands.

This translates into approximately 45 winning hands out of every 100 hands.

That’s a pretty easy value to keep track of while you are playing, right? Count the winning hands for every group of 100 hands.

For those of you who like a bit more of a challenge, track several of the other wins across those 100 hands as well!

Count the wins for every 100 hands.

You should have 45 winners!

In those 100 spins, you should see an approximate average of one Straight, Flush and Full House. Seven Three-of-a-Kinds should have happened, along with about 13 Two-Pairs, and around 21 pairs of Jacks or Better.

Or, if you opt for a simpler, less intensive tracking system during each session, then try to just track Four-of-a-Kinds, Straight Flushes, and Royal Flushes across many playing sessions.

By the time you reach a total of 100,000 hands played on a full pay Jacks or Better game with optimal strategy, you should have won around 236 Four-of-aKinds, 11 Straight Flushes, and 2 to 3 Royal Flushes! Match those average numbers up against your experience and hopefully you are not coming up short!

Regardless of the Jacks or Better pay schedule you play, the numbers mentioned do not change all that much because your strategy essentially remains the same. Have fun chasing Four-of-a-kinds and Royals. We always do! $

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TABLE GAMES

By Al Moe

ARIZONA’S NEW LIVE CRAPS GUIDE A Quick Overview Of The Basics To Get You Started

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ive craps is here to stay in Arizona. Don’t be intimidated; it’s more fun than the electronic version. Just be prepared to have arms, dice, and a stick waving around you at the

table!

The dealers can explain the game and specific bets to you, but you’ll have to wait until a “hand” is over and the dice are going to a new shooter to get good instruction. To get chips, ask for change and drop your cash close to you on the layout – not inside the lined-off gaming area. They’ll take care of the rest.

How A Dice Game Starts A new shooter starts the game by making a wager on the Pass or Don’t Pass line. The two bets are opposites, and most people play the Pass. So, put your bet between the lines where it says Pass Line, and get ready to shoot the dice, or bet with another shooter at the table. Then you root for a 7 or 11 to total on the come-out roll to win. If 2, 3, or 12 rolls (craps), the Pass line wagers lose. Any Don’t Pass bets win on 2 and 3; they push on 12.

Winning Pass and Don’t Pass wagers pay even money.

If another number rolls (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10), it becomes the “point,” and the inside dealers will place a round puck inside the rectangular box with the corresponding number. If the puck is in the middle of the table, it’s a come-out roll – no point has been established!

The Free Bet At Craps Once there is a point, you can take odds on the point hitting by placing an amount (usually double) behind your Pass wager and outside the lines toward you. If you win, you’ll get the exact odds of the point rolling before 7 rolls (more than even money). The house has no edge on this odds wager! And yes, you lose it all if 7 rolls before your point.

If you are betting the Don’t Pass against the point hitting, you are rooting for 7 to roll first, and your odds wager costs more and pays less, but the house still has no edge.

Now it may be a single roll or dozens of rolls before a shooter fails to make a point, sevens-out, and the dice go to the next

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player to start a new hand. That’s the beauty of craps – you can hold the dice and shoot as long as you keep making your point.

And, you can bet the Come area after a point is established and have your own points with odds if you wish.

Place Bets You can also bet on the individual numbers of 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10 with a Place bet. Every time they roll, you win. The catch is that you lose if 7 rolls – except on the come-out roll. You can take any wager down except a Pass line bet after a number is established.

Bets in the Field win or lose on the next roll. The Field pays even money; double on snake eyes (2); and triple on boxcars (12).

Horn bets and C&E (craps and eleven) are fun, single-roll bets, but the odds are heavy with the house. $

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

PROBABILY & GAMBLING A Basic Example Explains The Math Of Blackjack & Card Counting

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robability is the mathematics behind all gambling. Basically, you take the number of possible outcomes, and divide that by favorable outcomes, to get the odds of an event happening.

For example, if you take a coin and flip it there are two possible outcomes, a heads or tails. The odds of throwing heads is 1 in 2.

If you roll a die there are six possible results. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6.

Want to know the odds of rolling a six? Expressed in an odds format, there is only one way to get a six, so the odds are 1 in 6.

Let’s say you want to create a gambling game that you and a friend can play. You roll a die and your friend tries to guess what number is going to come up. If he guesses correctly you give him $6, if he is wrong, he gives you $1. Since the odds of the game are 6 to 1 of your friend winning, and the payoff is also 6 to 1, you are playing a game with true odds. In the long run you both will break even. However, in the short run anything can happen.

Now, let’s change the payout. If you pay him $4 when he guesses correctly, and he pays you $1 for each incorrect guess, you would have an advantage and expect to make a profit. In the long run he would win $4 every 6 rolls, but he would lose $5 every 6 rolls. That’s a loss of $1 every 6 rolls!

In the short run he could end up winning, but over many rolls he would eventually be a loser. This is the math that all casino games are based on. Even though you may win if you don’t play very long, eventually, if you keep playing, you will lose.

Moving on to my favorite game in the casino, let’s take a look at the odds involved with single deck Blackjack. I’d like to explain how to calculate the odds of getting a Blackjack. A Blackjack is an Ace and a card with the value of 10 which is dealt on the first two cards in any order.

The probability of getting an Ace as the first card is 4/52. This is because there are 4 Aces and 52 cards in a single deck of cards.

The probability of getting a card with a value of 10, after the Ace, is 16/51. So, the probability of getting an Ace followed by a 10 is (4/52) x (16/51) = (1/13) x (16/51) = (16/663). But, we also

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have to consider the fact we can get a card whose value is 10 first (16/52) followed by an Ace (4/51). That probability is also 16/663. So the probability of either event happening, resulting in Blackjack, is the sum of the two (16/663 + 16/663 = 32/663 = 4.83%) which converts into odds of about 1 in 20.

Now we’ll put the math into practice by using a real world example. Suppose you are playing a single deck game and in four hands you have seen 24 cards and no Aces or 10 value cards have been dealt. What are your odds of getting a Blackjack?

Since there are only 28 cards left in the deck, the odds of getting an Ace is now 4/28 or 1/7. The odds of getting a 10 value card is now 16/27. Your chance of getting an Ace followed by a 10 are 1/7 x 16/27, or 16/189, or about 8.47%. Just like our first example, the order of the cards doesn’t matter for us getting a Blackjack.

So 10, then Ace is calculated by 16/28 x 4/27 = 16/189. Combined, that’s 32/189 = 16.93%, or odds of about 1 in 6. Having this information, you should increase your bet on the next hand because you are now more likely to get a Blackjack. This is how card counting works; letting you know when to bet more.

If you would like to be the one that has the winning edge over the casino, my new book, How To Become A Blackjack Jedi by TJ Jorgensen, is available on Amazon in both hard copy and eBook format. I teach how to overcome the house advantage. After all, it’s much more fun to win than it is to lose. Who knows, you might even improve your overall Blackjack playing skills too! $ 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 newest book “How To Become A Blackjack Jedi” is available online at Amazon.com.

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COVER STORY

Our readers are telling us they “can’t win the way they used to” on the slots. They are informing us the slots just “feel different.” We are hearing from our fans “the slots are tighter” since the casinos reopened after the stay-at-home orders were lifted. There are two reasons why this is happening. First, and no one likes to hear this, it’s you, your attitude and mindset (along with everyone else). Second, the slots ARE different. And we can PROVE IT!

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You, Your Attitude & Mindset

The Slots ARE Different

As a child (and now as an adult), I never liked hearing how I have to take a good look at myself. I was told to examine how my thoughts influence my experience. I was told to relax, chill, take it easy, get over it. Until I began to understand the difference between willful resistance (bad) and willing acceptance (good), I experienced inner turmoil in many situations.

Having designed slot machines, created the math behind the slots, and been “behind the curtain” in the casino industry for so many years, I have a very unique perspective and experience that perhaps only a handful of people in the industry have.

Gambling post-pandemic is no different than the struggles I’ve gone through in the past and continue to encounter and then persevere in the present. You have to accept your state of mind.

You have to examine your behavior, your words, and especially your thoughts. I know this sounds a little out there to many of you, but trust me, this is the way forward.

Let’s imagine your friend is thinking to themselves while on the way to the casino, “the slots are so tight now, I don’t win, I can’t win, nobody wins, the casinos set all the slots to higher hold percentages now (post-pandemic), I don’t see any winners, I don’t hit bonuses, I can’t get a jackpot,” and so on. Honestly, what do you think your friend’s experience will be like? Do I really have to answer that question?

How about this: As you may be aware, the Phoenix Suns are in the NBA Finals as this issue goes to press. What do you think the outcome of their playoff series will be against the Milwaukee Bucks if the entire team, including the coaching and support staff, and the fans are thinking, “I can’t make a free throw, I can’t shoot a three pointer to save my life, I don’t think my knees will last, the Bucks are just too good, we can’t figure out how to break down their defense, their offense is just too good, they run faster than us, they shoot better than us, we are going to lose,” and so on? Hmm, the Suns will lose, perhaps? Why bother showing up to play? With that attitude, just forfeit!

Well, your thoughts about the slots and the casino will translate into results. Trust me. A positive attitude goes a long way to a better experience. While it may not guarantee a win, those positive thoughts will get you closer. A negative attitude, in my opinion, will not generate a positive result, it just gets you more negative results.

I brought up this topic in a previous issue about how the slots are different. Modern technology comes in to the casino industry a little slower than in the consumer electronics area because of the high level of regulation in the industry that creates delays in getting new technology onto the casino floor.

With the technology available to slot machines on the floor at this time, new things are possible that weren't just a few years ago. And, the clues are hidden in the help screens. We always tell you to read the help screens, right? Curious? You should be!

What follows are direct quotes from the help screens of several newer slot machines.

“Reels are determined at the start of each game and depend on if [a certain bet] is played.”

“At the start of each spin, 1 of 5 sets of 5 reels is randomly selected to be used in the game. The chances of each reel set being selected is not equal.”

“Different reels may be used in any one bought game. The reels used are randomly determined. Different reels contain the same number of symbols as normal reels. It is imperceptible to the player when different reels are used.”

“Changing your play option changes the reels and chances of [bonus] wins.”

“The game consists of 2 sets of 5 reels. During each spin 1 of the 2 sets of reels will be randomly selected to be used for that spin.

One set of reels contains stacks of [the bonus symbol]. The other set of reels contains stacks of symbols that transform into one of the following symbols: [all the base game symbols EXCLUDING the bonus symbol].”

To make matters worse, you are surrounded by other people who are struggling with the same negative thoughts while you are playing your favorite game at the casino! The only way to counteract all of this negativity is for you to play with a winning attitude and find your own space (possibly during a slow day or slow time) where you feel good at the casino you visit.

Seriously? The reels are not the same from spin to spin or between wagers? Why do you think your experience “feels different” on the slots you play? Here’s the proof! We all understand most free games are using different reels, but now the different reels are happening all the time, and they are changing between spins! Say “goodbye!” to having intuition or a “vibe” the machine is hot and about to hit a bonus!

You may not like what I have to say, but you’ll have to really examine what your attitude, and the attitude of those around you, is doing to your casino trips!

And, as newer technology makes its way onto the casino floor, be prepared for more changes to the slots available to you.

Make sure to stay informed … read the help screens! $

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GAMING NEWS

Gila River Hotels & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte & Vee Quiva Launches Free-to-Play Online Social Casino App “PlayGila”

Users can access PlayGila from their smartphone, tablet or computer by visiting PlayGila.com or downloading the app for free in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Gila River Hotels & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte & Vee Quiva is elevating the gaming experience by giving its guests a new way to enjoy the fun and excitement of casino games from the comfort of their homes.

Created in partnership with online gaming supplier GAN (GameAccount Network), PlayGila is a free-to-play, online social casino that allows guests to play casino favorites like slots, blackjack, roulette and video poker on any device, no matter where they are. The games are solely for amusement purposes and users are not able to win money through game play, however, PlayGila allows players to earn rewards that can be redeemed on property.

PlayGila is integrated with Gila River’s loyalty program, THE Card®, allowing members of the program to earn rewards by purchasing coins that can be used on the site. Users who link THE Card to their PlayGila account and purchase coins are rewarded with point play which can be converted to free bonus play or promo chips at any of Gila River’s three locations.

“We are always looking for ways to enhance the gaming experience for our guests and wanted to give them a new way to experience the excitement of casino games,” said Dominic Orozco, Chief Strategic Marketing Officer of Gila River Hotels & Casinos. “PlayGila allows our guests a new sense of freedom to play their way and gives THE Card members the platform to earn point play whenever and wherever they want.”

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“Recently we signed an exciting new agreement with Gila River Hotels & Casinos to launch our Simulated Gaming solutions for both desktop and mobile gaming,” said Joann Pierce, Director of Business Development of GAN. “Now as of today, PlayGila is live and ready for users to play their favorite casino games, earn loyalty rewards and redeem those rewards directly at Gila River properties. We are delighted that Gila River selected GAN to develop PlayGila and we look forward to the enjoyment these new solutions will bring its players.”

During a recent conversation with Justin Sullivan, Director of Marketing at Gila River Casinos—Vee Quiva, he commented, “I’m excited to offer our customers the opportunity to play their favorite games on their devices even while at home. Gila River Hotels & Casinos wants the experience with PlayGila to match what is available to patrons on property. Now, our guests can play any slot they want, from IGT, to Aristocrat, to Everi, as well as their favorite table games on their device and also play those same games here at the casinos! What’s really neat is the ability for players to earn benefits interacting with PlayGila app and then transfer what they’ve earned to their experience when they visit any of our properties. Our desire is that everyone becomes more comfortable interacting with Gila River Hotels & Casinos through PlayGila on their device and through the website PlayGila.com. Our app, PlayGila, is only the first step of many on the path to interacting with our customers in new ways.”

With three casinos and one loyalty program, the possibilities are endless at Gila River Hotels & Casinos! Guests can sign up for free today to start playing and earning rewards. For more details on PlayGila and how it works, visit PlayGila.com.

Editor's Note: PlayGila is for guests 21 and older and is for amusement only. $

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GAMING NEWS

Apache Gold Casino Resort—Where Winners Play!

Plus, New Partnership With WynnBet For Online Sports Betting License

es, visit Apache Gold Casino & Resort for an unforgettable experience packed with thrills, excitement, and events.

Apache Gold Casino Resort is ready to deal you in! Now table games players can go all-in every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to midnight. There’s no limit to the action! New to table games? Don’t let that stop you from winning big! Put on your best poker face and take on the pros for your chance to get lucky at these casino table games. If you are already an expert, it’s time to show your magic at your lucky game. Apache Gold Casino Resort - where winners play!

With plenty of entertainment, promotions, and booking options, Apache Gold Casino Resort is the hottest casino located a short drive from Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. The resort and casino resides just a short drive from the city of Phoenix letting you kick back with great food and fun; all while admiring sweeping views of the high desert mountains.

Endless Games Prepare for non-stop, adrenaline-pumping games on their casino floor. They are always updating their slots and adding the newest titles, so there is sure to be a theme for everyone.

The fun does not stop when you are done spinning. They have plenty of table games to choose from, including classic 3-card poker and blackjack. Their dealers are happy to deal you in at one of the friendly tables throughout the evening. They offer plenty of monthly events including cash prizes for even more ways to play.

Endless Entertainment The excitement never ends with their wide variety of amenities. Settle into the nearby RV park with hookups and convenient facilities. Take a break with a game of golf on one of Arizona’s best courses, and visit the clubhouse for all the refreshments and gear you need for a great game. Plus, they know you’ll want a flavorsome cuisine to give you fuel for the day.

Enjoy an unforgettable meal at one of their restaurants.

No matter what your game is, they’ve got you covered. If you’re looking for a friendly casino in Arizona with great priz-

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Sports Betting Update The San Carlos Gaming Enterprise announced they have reached an agreement with a globally recognized brand, WynnBET to pursue an online sports betting license in Arizona. This partnership comes on the heels of the State of Arizona’s new gaming compact and legislation which will allow state wide online sports betting.

“This partnership will be a game changer for the San Carlos Gaming Enterprise, the San Carlos Tribe and the State of Arizona. We are so happy to be in a position to partner with such a well known, reputable and premier online and mobile sports betting partner,” said San Carlos Gaming Enterprise CEO Matt Olin.

Once the approval process is confirmed, WynnBET and the San Carlos Gaming Enterprise will be able to offer “An ultraintuitive and highly responsive interface that delivers hundreds of sports betting options to delight both aficionados and beginners alike. In conjunction with Wynn Resorts acquisition of BetBull in 2020, WynnBET provides highly social sportsbetting technology and one-of-a-kind experiences, so that wagering and winning can be a celebrated and shared experience.” WynnBET is currently operating in six states across the United States.

Located five miles east of Globe, Arizona on Highway 70, Apache Gold Casino features 400-plus exciting slot machines, including your all-time favorites and new titles just waiting for you to take them for a spin! For more information, visit their website at Apache-Gold-Casino.com. $

GAMING NEWS

Casino Del Sol In Tucson August Promotions, New Slots, Table Games & Poker Info, Plus Bingo Specials!

PROMOTIONS Summer Surprise Giveaway: Aug. 3rd-24th Club Sol Members can swipe daily for an entry. Drawings will take place on Tuesdays and Saturdays between noon and 6 p.m. for a chance to win cash, Freeplay or gift card prize packs (valued up to $500). Gift card prizes are from local partners who are part of the Sol Together campaign. Every slot/table point earned is an additional entry into the drawings.

NEW SLOTS Buffalo Link by Aristocrat TABLE GAMES Who's My Lucky Dealer: Aug. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 & 31 Club Sol Members playing at any table game (Casino Del Sol only) with an open and active rating, will be eligible to win $100. Starting each date from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. with recurring times every two hours on the dates listed above.

POKER High Hand Promotion: Mondays from 12:15 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. and Thursdays from 7:15 p.m. to 3:15 a.m.

Suited Splash Pots: When 3 spades, clubs, diamonds or hearts appear on the flop $50 will be splashed on the next hand. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Friday Night Frenzy: Hourly drawings for $100 cash starting at 11 a.m. until 3 a.m.

Progressive Cash Drawings: Hourly drawings for $100 cash starting at 11 a.m. until 3 a.m. No winner means the cash runs over until the next drawing ($500 max).

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BINGO Sunday: Senior and Junior Discounts - Senior Club Sol Members 50+ receive 20% OFF. Members under 50 receive 10% OFF. Monday: Sunshine Club Discount - Buy 1 Level B, Get 1 FREE and a 20% discount. Redeem your Sunshine Club coupon with this BOGO deal for incredible savings!

Tuesday: Electronic Packs and Bounce Backs - Get 20% OFF the electronic packs along with a 10% OFF coupon valid for the following Friday and Saturday.

Wednesday: Customer Appreciation - All Club Sol Members receive 20% OFF their buy-ins.

Thursday: Higher Payouts, Matinee - $300, $500. $1000 and $1199 payouts for A, B, C and 1/2 Pack Levels and Evening $400, $800 and $1199 for A, B and C Levels respectively.

Friday: Naughty Neighbor Bingo and Bounce Back coupon Redeem your 10% OFF coupon. Winners will receive an additional $25 Bingo comp and $24 Freeplay.

Saturday: Bingo Bucks and Bounce Back coupon - Redeem your 10% OFF coupon. A drawing for 5 winners after each regular game will win $10 in Bingo comps.

Sports betting and new table games are on the horizon for Casino Del Sol, and we’re hoping to have some news to share with our readers in next month’s issue! For more information about Casino Del Sol in Tucson, Arizona, visit their website at CasinoDelSol.com. $

GAMING NEWS

AZ Department Of Gaming Public Input For Event Wagering & $33.7 Million To AZ Benefits Fund

Cliff Castle Casino Hotel Appoints New Chef De Cuisine Of Storytellers Fine Dining Restaurant

The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced a target date of September 9, 2021 for event wagering to "go live" in the state. The date coincides with the NFL 2021 season opener. Additionally, draft rules for event wagering were made available to the public for inspection and comment on June 14, 2021. As a result, ADG revised rules based on stakeholder & public feedback. Then, ADG hosted a virtual public comment session at 10 a.m., July 16, covering the draft allocation of licenses rule. Written public comments were also accepted through midnight on that day. Recordings and minutes of the virtual open comment sessions as well as the current draft rules are available on the ADG website.

Cliff Castle Casino Hotel is delighted to announce the appointment of Eric Seif as their new Chef de Cuisine of Storyteller’s fine dining restaurant. Eric moved to Gold Canyon, Arizona twenty-five years ago with his wife after what was originally planned to be a visit with friends and family. However, during their visit they found an apartment and immediately decided to call Arizona home.

ADG also announced $33,792,312 in tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the State’s fourth quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2021. This amount represents a 32 percent increase when compared to the same quarter in FY2020, when casinos were just beginning to open up again after COVID-19 stay at home orders.

ADG distributed State FY2020 first quarter tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund as follows: Instructional Improvement Fund/Education $17,012,363 Trauma and Emergency Services Fund $ 8,506,181 Arizona Department of Gaming Operating Costs $ 2,737,248 Arizona Wildlife Conservation Fund $ 2,430,337 Tourism Fund $ 2,430,337 Problem Gambling $ 675,846 TOTAL: $33,792,312 Visit ADG on the web at Gaming.AZ.gov. The Division of Problem Gambling’s 24-hour confidential helpline, can be contacted at 1.800.NEXT.STEP. $

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Seif graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in Scottsdale, Arizona with an Associate’s Degree in Hospitality and Culinary Arts.

He gained a lot of his experience working alongside his now friend in Fountain Hills at his long-time established restaurant, Phil’s Filling Station, first as a consultant, then as his chef while helping him open two other restaurants; Eagle’s Nest Bistro and Wine Bar, and Fireside Grill.

Eric says travelling has influenced his culinary skills in a substantial way. He derives his passion from his travels to Europe and cooking experiences from a vast number of cuisines, which have allowed him to create clean, balanced and layered flavors that complement one another without overpowering each other.

As the Chef de Cuisine at Storytellers located at Cliff Castle Casino Hotel, Seif oversees operations in the fine dining restaurant. “I love to combine ingredients from many different cultures, both locally and around the world, and share them with my guests. My guests are the sole reason I do what I do. I love blending new flavors and introducing them to people.

Their satisfaction is what it is all about for me,” said Chef, Eric Seif.

For more info visit CliffCastleCasinoHotel.com. $

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

Editor’s Picks

Jerrod Niemann

Justin Moore

Mazatzal Hotel & Casino September 24

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino November 5

Friday, September 24, 2021, Mazatzal welcomes country music icon, Jerrod Niemann, unplugged!

Justin Moore, a country music chart topper, is set to take the stage at The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino on Friday, November 5, 2021.

Jerrod has always been one-of-a-kind. Since the day his charttopping major-label debut, Lover, Lover, announced him as a truly original voice, Jerrod Niemann has been that guy—a little edgier, a little cooler, maybe just a bit off-center in the best possible way. Ten years in, he is making some of the most compelling music of his career. As the world hits reset for a moment, Jerrod has done the same.

Always willing to stretch country’s modern and elastic boundaries, he hit the ground running as an artist with a sound that stood out and a compelling visual presence. It did not hurt that he could count on the support of and synergy with friends like Randy Houser and Jamey Johnson, who both made cameos in the video for his #1 country airplay hit Lover, Lover. There followed a string of hits including What Do You Want, One More Drinkin’ Song, the #1 chart-topping Drink to That All Night, and A Little More Love with his friend and sometimes touring partner Lee Brice.

Tickets are $30 advance and $40 if purchased after September 20, 2021. The event is open to guests 21+. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are available on-line at mazatzalcasino.com or at the cashier cage. Jerrod Niemann, only at Mazatzal Hotel & Casino! $

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Since Moore’s debut, the country superstar has produced eight No. 1 songs including Point at You and Lettin’ The Night Roll. Additionally, the Arkansas native has released seven Top 10 hits and the Platinum-certified albums Justin Moore and Outlaws Like Me. His newest album, Straight Outta the Country, combines traditional country with detailed storytelling and features his latest hit single, We Didn’t Have Much.

The acclaimed country singer has an ACM award win as well as multiple nominations from the ACM, ACC and ACA awards. Moore has previously shared the stage with country legends like Hank Williams Jr., Brad Paisley and Miranda Lambert.

Apart from Moore’s music stylings, the singer recently started the Justin Moore podcast with his tour manager JR. Notable guests on the podcast include Matthew McConaughey, Jon Pardi and Tracy Lawrence.

All Ages Show Doors: 7 p.m.

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CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

Editor’s Listings

Lewis Black—October 29 Tom Segura—October 30 Justin Moore—November 5 Josh Turner—December 3

Jerrod Niemann @ Mazatzal Hotel & Casino

CASINO DEL SOL—Tucson Chaka Khan with Sheila E.—September 3 Ice Cube—September 11 John Legend—September 24 George Lopez—October 2 Midland—October 8 & 9 98° and Bell Biv DeVoe—October 22 The Beach Boys—November 12

MAZATZAL HOTEL & CASINO—Payson Comedy Show Featuring Vicki Barbolak—August 5 Rodeo Kickoff Steak Fry & Concert With Chad Freeman & Redline—August 17 Jerrod Niemann—September 24

Air Supply @ Talking Stick Resort

Josh Turner @ Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino

HARRAH’S AK-CHIN CASINO—Maricopa Gary Allan—August 6 Caifanes—August 27 3 Doors Down—August 28 Squeeze—September 11 Los Tigres Del Norte—September 17 Little Joe Y La Familia—September 25 Chelsea Handler—October 23

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TALKING STICK RESORT—Scottsdale King Crimson—August 7 Cheap Trick—August 14 The Mavericks & Los Lobos—August 20 The Tubes—August 21 Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone—August 27 Daughtry—September 9 Chris Isaak—September 24 Air Supply—October 1 Verify all details and tickets by contacting each casino directly, especially regarding age restrictions, dates, times, refunds, cancellations, and other event policies which are at the sole discretion of each venue and/or artist. $

SAMI’S SMACKDOWN

By Sami Becker

SHOULD THE SMOKING BAN REMAIN? Non-Smokers & Smokers Hope The Casinos Remain Smoke-Free

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his is a letter I recently received in my inbox from a loyal fan. As she took the time to write me about this important subject, and, like many who have written, is very passionate about the topic, I thought it is an important message to share with everyone.

husband always used to come home smelling like ashtrays. It was in our clothes, in our hair and sometimes even after a shower I felt like I could still smell the smoke!

What used to make matters worse is that some, NOT ALL, smokers are inconsiderate. They will blow smoke in your face and even ash on you! I’ve seen really awful behavior from some smokers. They don’t even use an ashtray! The ash is all over the slot machines, in between the games, on the chairs and all over the floor! One time I even had someone just throw their cigarette butt into my drink! Let me say it again – I know that not all smokers are rude, just some. But, when smoking is allowed in a casino it makes the place look, smell and feel so trashy!

Second hand smoke is not healthy. And, obviously, the casinos are not hurting with their business being non-smoking now. In fact, I feel like the casinos are busier than ever! Some casinos have small smoking sections, indoors and outdoors, so why not stay that way? I have a friend who smokes that goes with me to the casino and even she says she hopes it stays smoke-free!

So, please help us get the word out to everyone you know at the casinos. All of us non-smokers (and even some smokers!) are finally happy that we can BREATHE in the casinos. Please keep the fresh, clean air! Please keep the cleanliness! Please keep your patrons and employees in a non-toxic environment!

Please don’t go back to a smoke-filled casino!

Linda Janowski – Phoenix, AZ

Dear Sami, I can’t tell you how happy me and all my friends are that the casinos here in Arizona are finally smoke-free. I realize they decided to go non-smoking because of the pandemic, but I pray that they remain that way! Please tell everyone you know who is in a position to make the decision to stay smoke-free to please, please, please not go back to the way that it was. If the managers and CEOs of the casinos spent as much time on the floor as we gamblers do, they too would realize how awful it is when you allow smoking inside a building. Me and my

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I do want to let our readers know the best way to voice your feelings about a smoke-free environment is to continue to communicate your opinion directly to casino staff. While the Smoke Free Arizona Act (effective May 1, 2007) bans smoking in most enclosed public places and places of employment, plus bans smoking within 20 feet of all entrances/exits, open windows and ventilation systems, casinos and all other businesses located on Tribal land are exempt from this law as each Tribe is a Sovereign Nation. Again, make your voice heard and speak with casino personnel if you’d like to continue to enjoy a smoke-free atmosphere in Arizona’s casinos. Thanks for writing in and good luck! $

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

Aries (March 21 – April 19): 4, 12, 18, 36, 55, 69 Taurus (April 20 – May 20): 4, 14, 23, 37, 49, 67 Gemini (May 21 – June 20): 5, 6, 17, 30, 54, 61 Cancer (June 21 – July 22): 1, 9, 23, 37, 55, 67 Leo (July 23 – August 22): 7, 18, 19, 34, 56, 69 Virgo (August 23 – September 22): 1, 10, 19, 28, 49, 57 Libra (September 23 – October 22): 7, 21, 23, 39, 47, 62 Scorpio (October 23 – November 21): 1, 13, 23, 36, 49, 58 Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21): 6, 19, 21, 32, 51, 58 Capricorn (December 22 – January 19): 4, 7, 17, 30, 49, 69 Aquarius (January 20 – February 18): 4, 11, 16, 27, 47, 65 Pisces (February 19 – March 20): 7, 20, 23, 36, 54, 69

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Lunar Year For This Month—Year Of The Metal Ox Best days to ask for good luck: 4, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 28, 31. Best days to travel: 1, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 24, 27, 31.

Best days to meet with someone: 9, 14, 21, 22, 26.

There is no overlap this month!

Ranking second in the Lunar zodiac, Ox or Cow is the symbol of diligence in Chinese culture. People under the sign of the Ox are usually hard working, honest, creative, ambitious, cautious, patient and handle things steadily.

Dates For Year Of The Ox: 01/24/1925-02/12/26, 02/11/37-01/30/38, 01/29/49-02/16/50, 02/15/61-02/04/62, 02/03/73-01/22/74, 02/20/85-02/08/86, 02/07/97-01/27/98, 01/26/2009-02/13/10, 02/12/21-01/31/22. Next year of the Ox is 01/31/2033-02/18/34.

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