Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - February 2022 - 14:02

FEBRUARY

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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WHEN THE HOUSE EDGE ISN’T OUR WORST ENEMY

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Stellar Riches and Celestial Queen are the two themes on this eye-catching slot, and they deliver the wins!

This $50 ticket can award you up to $5 million in just one play as well as multiply a prize up to 500 times!

Country singer Joe Nichols is live in concert on February 24, and see Neil McCoy live on April 30!

IGT’S MAGIC LINK HAS MULTIPLE PROGRESSIVES

BRAND NEW SCRATCHER GAME “500X” LAUNCHES

JOE NICHOLS LIVE AT MAZATZAL

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EDITOR’S NOTE

LUNAR NEW YEAR

Your Authority On Everything Gaming

Superstitions: Things You Mustn’t Do!

VOLUME 14 • ISSUE 02 MANAGING DIRECTOR & VIDEO POKER GURU Elizabeth Torma liz@azgamingguide.com

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ebruary 1st, 2022 marks the start of the Lunar New Year. This year, it’s the year of the Water Tiger according to the Asian Zodiac. Asian people traditionally believe that the year's start affects the whole year, so the Spring Festival (beginning with the Lunar New Year) is a season of superstitions. Just like the Gregorian calendar’s New Year’s Day and the traditions associated with it around the world and across cultures, there are many things you must not do on the day of the Lunar New Year: Do not make or eat porridge as it may bring poverty in the new year.

Do not wash hair or clothes as it may wash away good luck.

Do not work with needles as it may deplete wealth.

Do not use any “unlucky” words like “pain” as it may bring pain.

Do not sweep as it may sweep away wealth.

Don’t cry as it may bring bad luck.

Don’t break dishes as it may bring misfortune.

Don’t use scissors or knives as they may “cut” wealth.

Do not lend or borrow money as it may lead to debt.

Do not wear black or white clothes as they are unlucky colors.

Do not have or handle odd amounts of money as it may be unlucky.

Do not visit the hospital as it may bring illness.

I’m going to incorporate this list into my day on February 1. It’ll be a lot of fun to practice these Asian traditions on the day of the Lunar New Year!

Again, Have A Lucky Year!

Alexandra

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

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PLAYERS TALK

A QUESTION ABOUT VIDEO POKER Do Higher Denomination Video Poker Slots Pay More Often?

My friend and I have a bet. What else would you expect from gamblers? He suggests that on poker slots, especially the $1, $5, or higher dollar slots, the payout frequency is higher. My position is that this is not true. That the dollar amount bet has little or nothing to do with the frequency of wins. The random number generator (RNG) has no concern of frequency of hitting unlike reel slots which may have a bias towards more wins at higher bets. What is the correct answer?

Walt Obremski—Green Valley, AZ

2. The game’s rules and/or the RNG cheats. The problem with statement 1 is that every video poker game clearly indicates it is using a standard 52 card deck. Unless a patron chooses to play Joker Poker, then the 52 card standard deck is augmented by one card, the Joker.

The correct answer is the denomination of the game (what you refer to as the dollar amount) has no bearing on the payout frequency of any video poker win.

Fortunately, all video poker games are recreating a real game and, as such, gaming industry regulations prevent the video poker game’s computer program from being deceptive. That is to say, making the Ace of Hearts less likely to be drawn. Rest assured that every card has an equal chance of being drawn by a video poker machine regardless of denomination or the particular type of game you choose to play!

A RNG has no bias regardless of if it is installed in a video poker game, a slot machine, a video keno machine, or any other electronic gaming device (EGD), such as the electronic versions of blackjack, craps, roulette, etc.. Just to be clear, all RNGs used in casinos do not have any bias regardless of bet level or denomination!

While a slot machine’s game may allow a jackpot to be available at max bet, or a bonus to occur more often, rest assured that is a direct implementation of a game rule and not governed by the RNG! For example, one of the simplest ways to make a bonus occur more frequently at a higher bet is to add more bonus symbols to the reel strips of the game.

However, the RNG is still just an RNG. Changes were made only to the reel strips not the RNG. An RNG’s sole function is to deliver random numbers; the slot machine’s reel strips and game rules decide what to do with those numbers independent of bet, denomination, what day it is, if a player’s club card is inserted or not, or if the previous spin was a winner (or a loser, or a bonus, or a jackpot, or…).

Another way to convince your friend would be to point out the contradiction inherent in his argument. The only way for the frequency of large wins to change is twofold: 1. The deck of cards has changed and contains extra high cards to allow for more Royal Flushes, or even extra Aces to have more Four-Of-A-Kinds in Aces, usually a higher paying win.

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If you don’t believe me, check the help screen on any video poker game in any casino. Trust me, a statement about using a standard deck of cards will be there.

The problem with statement 2 is that every EGD in a casino anywhere is not only subject to strict gaming industry regulations, it is also tested by an independent third party in order to establish the randomness, lack of cheating, and accuracy of the RNG and game play.

In fact, all EGDs are tested three times. Once by the quality control department within the manufacturer of the EGD, then by an independent third party testing facility, and finally by the local gaming jurisdiction’s oversight agency.

All this testing is to ensure the accuracy of the game’s play and wins after the game mathematician and programmer have implemented what the game’s designer had in mind. And, the mathematician and the programmer also ran their own accuracy tests before their quality control department ever had a chance to inspect the game!

How do we know? Because the staff here at the Arizona Gaming Guide has been there and done that!

So, unless your friend is a die hard conspiracy theorist, the idea that higher denomination video poker games have more frequently occurring wins is not true. Congratulations Walt! You Win! $

NEW SLOTS

Coming Soon

Wolf Run Gold

By IGT

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ollowing in the tracks of the successful original, Wolf Run Gold video slots bring the popular wildlife-inspired theme to a new level. The 4x5 reel game features the player favorite Stacked Wilds with stacks of wild symbols on every reel.

Up to 16 gold wild symbols may randomly be added during the base spin for additional respins and even larger wins. If at least one gold wild symbol lands onscreen after a spin, the wild locks into place and one respin will be awarded. Gold wild symbols are highlighted by an oversized gold moon during a reel spin.

The five free games bonus is triggered when three bonus symbols land. Each symbol will convert to gold wild symbols for the remaining free games. With a stunning display and updated graphics and sound, players will enjoy a memorable experience.

This is a 60 credit cost to cover game. For more information, visit IGT.com. $

Magic Link

By IGT

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ystery awaits with IGT’s all-new Magic Link multi-level progressive video slots featuring two enchanting new themes, Stellar Riches and Celestial Queen. This latest addition to IGT’s vast multi-level progressives library offers several player-favorite game features including cash on reels awarding credits, bonuses, and jackpots. The player-selectable multi-denomination setup can range from eight to 50 pay lines, with a top award of 1,000,000 credits. The base game features engaging celestial symbols and a clear focus on bubbles with cash or multiple jackpot levels on tokens. Additionally, Magic Link has a frequent hitting wild feature to promote the bonus. Played on a 4x5 matrix, when six magic bubbles and a magic link symbol appear, a lock and respin bonus is triggered. If all 20 reel positions are filled with bubbles, the top jackpot is awarded.

Adding thrill to the game, a Magic Wheel bonus is triggered when it lands in view during the hold and respin bonus.

Three or more free games symbols trigger an additional way to initiate the player-favorite hold and respin bonus. This is a five to 60 credit cost to cover game. For more information, visit IGT.com. $

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NEW SLOTS

Coming Soon

Lucky Hot 7s Free Games Deluxe

By IGT

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his new slot gives players a thrilling new twist on a classic title with IGT’s Lucky Hot 7s Free Games Deluxe. Lucky Hot 7s Free Games Deluxe is a 20 pay line game that offers players an innovative refresh on conventional stepper-style play by incorporating both mechanical and video slot reels.

The game’s bonus is triggered when three scattered bonus symbols appear in any active position.

Once triggered, players can pick their volatility in the free games bonus where they choose between a lower volatility 20 games at 20 pay lines on a traditional mechanical reel or a mystery four to 24 free games on a 20 line video reel configuration for the deluxe free games experience.

The game’s top award is won when three flaming Lucky Hot Red 7 symbols land on the 20th pay line. This is a 20 credit cost to cover game.

For more information, visit IGT.com. $

Ultra Cascades Series

By Everi

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oth 243 Ways games, the Ultra Cascades Inferno and the Ultra Cascades Arctic, from the Ultra Cascades Series are Everi’s first cascading themes with exciting base gameplay that features a unique combination of gambler mechanics.

Gold stacks expand reels and cascade for all symbol wins while players experience a snowballing effect with taller reels for more cascades and even bigger wins.

Each theme offers a distinct free spin bonus with Ultra Cascades Arctic featuring taller and taller reels and Ultra Cascades Inferno featuring an increasing multiplier.

For more information, visit Everi.com. $

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VIDEO POKER CORNER

By Lana Hartmann

BANKROLL How Much Should I Bring For Video Poker?

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epending on the denomination of the video poker game you intend on playing, you must always have a predetermined amount of money planned for your play session. This is referred to as your bankroll.

When people ask me how much money they should bring to the casino, I tell them my general rule of thumb: If I intend on playing a nickel machine (max bet $0.25), then I plan on bringing $20 for every hour of desired play time. Then, I just multiply this amount by the denomination of the machine. So, if I intend on playing a quarter machine (max bet $1.25), then I plan on bringing $100 for every hour of play time, $200/hour for a fifty cent machine (max bet $2.50), $400/hour for a dollar machine (max bet $5.00), and so on. This is advice I give casual and recreational players.

For those who want to play the games at the level of a dedicated professional video poker player, you need to come to the casino with a large enough bankroll to survive long enough to win.

For a serious attempt at walking away with a significant win playing video poker, you must be financially prepared to lose half the value of a Royal Flush during a session. For example, this means coming to the casino with $100 if playing nickels (Royal Flush is $200), $500 if playing quarters (Royal Flush is $1,000) and $2,000 if playing a dollar machine (Royal Flush is $4,000).

Furthermore, many serious video poker enthusiasts are able to play around 600 hands per hour! So, if you are one of those types of players, multiply 600 by your bet in order to come up with a bankroll amount. That number guarantees you’ll be at the casino for one hour, even if you lose all 600 hands!

Also, keep in mind the casino floor is changing when it comes to video poker.

The single hand games are becoming harder and harder to find. In their place are multi-hand games (up to 100 hands) and specialty games where you can be expected to wager 5 credits for a single hand and from 1 to 5 additional credits to qualify for multipliers, a bonused pay table, or other game features. If those are your games, make sure you take the additional money needed to complete the wager into account Remember, your bankroll is the predetermined amount of money you can afford to lose. Never, under any circumstances, should you exceed this amount.

Good luck and have fun. $

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TABLE GAMES

By Al Moe

PLAYERS CLUB & ACTION TRACKING How Is My Play Being Evaluated?

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asino player clubs are popular with most gamblers because they offer signup bonuses, discounts on meals and hotel rooms, and freebies earned through play.

However, I’ve talked to players who don’t use a card for fear that the slot machines know who they are, and therefore they know if they are winning or losing. The scary part is those players are right!

The slot machines don’t know how you are doing (but the casino does), and the slots can’t make any adjustments in odds or favorability based on your play. Slots are random, cold-hearted machines with no souls. For those of you who think that’s the exact definition of a Pit Boss, it’s not. Pit Bosses aren’t random.

As for the cards, your play is automatically updated in whatever software system the casino you love is using. The more you play, the more rewards you get. Bet more, play faster, get more cash back and perks—end of the story.

TABLE GAME TRACKING In the pit, tracking is a different story. Pit Bosses are human (yes, I’ve checked), and they can’t watch twenty players at once and keep perfect accounting for every wager and win or loss.

Still, they’re pretty nice about things.

Half the fun of gambling is changing your bets as you win, lose, or get that burst of inspiration to follow a streak. And the good news is that while experienced Floor Supervisors try hard to be accurate, they also tend to round up on wagers. If you’ve been betting $15 to $30, they’ll probably give you an average wager of $25.

The busier your supervisor is, the more likely you’ll get additional time on your card after you leave, since they won’t always be able to get to your final accounting for a few minutes.

Your overall play is likely to be reflected accurately or even a bit in your favor over several sessions.

Also, keep in mind that the supervisor is simply entering the details of your play into the casino’s computer. Each table game has a formula pre-entered that automatically gives you points based on your average wager and your choice of games. Rates

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are different for blackjack, craps, roulette, and other Arizona table games.

Slot players play more hands per hour than table game players.

A video poker player might get 300 hands on average, while a blackjack player might only get 60 hands each hour. That makes a massive difference in the overall rewards that slot players can earn, compared to a table games player.

If the slot player bets $5 per spin and the table games player bets $25 per bet, their total hourly wagers will be very similar, but the slot player will still earn double or more each hour in rewards because their game has a higher house edge.

On the other hand, it’s easier to get a free drink at the tables, and it’s easier to get noticed, so if you want to ask for a discounted hotel room or a sporting event ticket, you’ll have an excellent chance to score as a regular player.

Oh, and like milk in the fridge, the points on your players club card have an expiration date. You must play to keep them current, or you may lose them. $ 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

BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF Trust Me, You Will Win More With Basic Strategy!

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hen you talk to most players about their casino experience, they will tell you about their big wins and, according to them, how they almost never lose.

I recently went to the casino with a friend. Let’s call her Rebecca (that’s not her real name). According to her, she makes a lot of money playing blackjack. So, I decided I’d watch her play. One of the decisions she made which immediately caught my attention was she would hit a hard 17 against a dealer up card of a 10. I told her players will bust that hand over half the time as there are only 4 cards out of 13 that won’t bust it (an Ace, a 2, a 3, and a 4)! But, of course, she’d get lucky, catch a 4 and then say, “See, I know what I am doing!” Argh!

Another decision she would make is to stand on a hard 13 against a dealer up card of an Ace. I politely informed her that the dealer only breaks 10% of the time when showing an Ace in the long run. In other words, the dealer will make a hand about 90% of the time.

Also, she would be dealt an 11 against a dealer up card of a 6 and refuse to double down. Her explanation was she didn’t want to risk the extra money. Yet, a few hands later, I’d watch her split 5s against a 10!

After about 30 minutes of this I told her, “Playing the way you play, you give the casino about a 20% edge over you!” This is in direct contrast to a perfect basic strategy player, against whom the casino only has an advantage of 0.57%.

The pit boss walks over and says, “Let him do it.” The guy catches a 3 for 21 (the dealer did have 20)! So, Mr. Inebriated wins $10,000. On the next hand, he wagers $5,000 again. This time he has a 9 and a 10 for 19. The dealer, again, shows a 10.

Beside himself, the player says “Double Down!” This time, the dealer hands him a 2 for 21 (and again the dealer had twenty).

All of a sudden, the player falls over backwards in his chair and passes out on the floor. Security helps him and $20,000 of the casino’s money to his room.

While this “gentleman” experienced a short run win, if he would have kept playing this way, the odds would have caught up to his style of play and he would have lost all of his money.

You can only play the fool and work your hunches for so long before the odds take over. I will say this, when the drunk woke up the next afternoon with an extra $20,000, if he could recall the events of the night before at the table, he probably thought he is one hell of a blackjack player.

If you want to find out how you really do at the casino, keep a notebook. And be honest. Record where you played, the date you played, and how much you won or lost. At the end of the month you will know. Certainly by the end of the year. Then, maybe players like Rebecca will learn basic strategy after discovering their truth.

In the short run, you can be the worst player on the planet and sometimes win! But, playing the way Rebecca plays, you will end up a loser most of the time. For example, you can flip a coin 5 times and get 5 heads in one streak. But, if you flip that coin 1,000 times, you will get pretty close to 500 tails and 500 heads.

That’s just fact.

If you decide that card counting is for you and would like to take your game to the next level, I cover card counting in my new book. My system keeps track of all the cards as they are dealt, and has a betting and playing strategy according to the count. By playing this way you have a mathematical advantage over any casino. Then it will be you, not the house, who has the advantage when you sit down to play. My book How to Become a Blackjack Jedi, by TJ Jorgensen, is available in digital and printed versions at Amazon.com. $

It reminds me of one time, long ago, when I was in Las Vegas playing blackjack at the Stardust (now a parking lot). Around 4 a.m. some guy arrives really intoxicated (he can barely stand, pun intended) and bets $5,000 on one hand of blackjack. He is dealt a 10 and an 8 for hard 18 and the dealer shows a 10. The guy says, “Double Down!” The Dealer responds, “Sir, you have 18!” The drunk says, “Double Down!” at the top of his lungs.

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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o you know the number one reason why we lose at the casino? If you think it’s the house edge, you’re wrong. That’s the second reason. The main reason we lose at the casino is because there’s a little urchin that comes out from time to time, most often uninvited, and he’s the reason we lose.

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ate best when we adhere to a schedule. The human body is capable of doing incredible things, but only when treated properly. All of us who participate in gambling for entertainment purposes can point to at least one casino trip where we could have made better choices. We lost because we were our own worst enemy.

This urchin, who’s actually more like an imp, enjoys the challenge of going up against the casino. He sees himself as some sort of superhero who can defy all odds. The 24/7 rhythm of the casino doesn’t intimidate him. We humans and our biorhythms, on the other hand, are not equipped to do what the little urchin inside of us can. But we try anyway, to no avail.

We’ve all been guilty of gambling late into the night, way past when our bodies were telling us that it was time to quit. And, how many of us have come home with screaming headaches due to eye strain or not hydrating ourselves enough while at the casino? What about the times we ate everything in sight for dinner at the buffet because we gambled through lunch?

The fact of the matter is no human being can match the casino’s rhythm because human beings are creatures of habit. We oper-

When we neglect our normal routine and we don’t treat our bodies right then bad things usually happen. If we’re leaving

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the casino intoxicated, tired, achy, hungry, thirsty, with a sore behind, then we’re probably also leaving broke. What we end up doing to ourselves is not only feeling physically awful but emotionally crappy as well.

What about the classic, “I won, but I gave it all back” nightmare? This hurts more than the worst hangover possible. We finally win something at the casino, something worth bragging about to our friends and family, but we have nothing to show for it. This is usually about the time Cher’s song comes to mind, “If I could turn back time, If I could find a way …”

Well there is no “way” other than preventing it from happening to begin with. The casino is a fun place and there’s a thrill associated with the risk involved with gambling. No one can deny that. But, there needs to be discipline.

Don’t ever allow yourself to be your own worst enemy at the casino. If you find yourself saying, “I wish I would have, could have, or should have …” then you need to take a step back and see how you can modify your behavior for the better.

Know When It’s Time To Go Home Can’t tell if that card is a three or a five? Are the cute little piggies on screen starting to look more like fat ducks? Are you having a hard time keeping up with the bingo numbers? Maybe your brain has had enough. Your body is tired and you’re yawning every few seconds for a reason. It’s time to go home.

Listen To Your Body Do you feel thirsty? Order a drink. Is your stomach growling?

Eat something. If you don’t eventually do what your body tells you to do, you’re going to regret it. Your body will get pissed off if you decide to smoke too much, don’t hydrate yourself, drink too much, and don’t eat enough.

Celebrate Your Luck When lady luck has been kind to you, celebrate the occasion and appreciate your winnings! Don’t use that money as an opportunity to chase after more money. And, by the way, telling yourself, “I’m playing with the casino’s money” to make yourself feel better is ridiculous. Once you win it, it’s your money! If you lose those winnings, you’ve lost your money not the casino’s money. It stopped being the casino’s money as soon as it appeared in your credit meter or in front of you at the tables or in your hands. Be smart, put your winnings aside and don’t give it back to the casino.

Get Up And Walk Around Don’t sit for hours on end at the tables or in front of the slots.

Get up, walk around, take a break, use the restroom, get a drink.

It’s simply not healthy to sit in one place for extended periods of time.

Make it a New Year’s Resolution for 2022 and say, “I will not be my own worst enemy at the casino.” $

Stick To Your Bankroll Determine the amount of money that you can afford to part with before you get to the casino. Always keep in mind that this money is for entertainment purposes. Don’t ever go to a casino with the intention of making money. I swear that the casino games have a way of sensing when a person becomes greedy. If you let greed take over, then you’re doomed.

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GAMING NEWS

Arizona Lottery’s Newest Game Offers Its Biggest Scratchers® Top Prize Ever, Plus More Community Impact matically win 5X the prize amount directly beneath Your Number. Or, you could just scratch a winning match for $5 million!

The Arizona Lottery is kicking off 2022 with its biggest and most exciting Scratchers® game ever and, with it, an even more exciting opportunity to support vital programs and organizations that are helping Arizona’s communities. Beginning on February 1, the new $50 “500X” Scratchers game (sold at participating retailers across the state) will not only give players the chance to win up to $5 million with the scratch of a single ticket, it will bring more money to beneficiaries across the state.

This new $50 Scratchers game offers nine top prizes of $5 million as well as opportunities for players to multiply their prizes up to 500 times! There are over $310 million in prizes and each win is worth at least $50. With overall odds of winning of 2.51 to 1, this game is sure to prove popular with players.

“Arizona Lottery players really enjoy our $20 and $30 Scratchers tickets,” said Gregory R. Edgar, Executive Director of the Arizona Lottery. “But our market research consistently shows that players are looking for even bigger and better games and this new $50 ticket delivers for those who want the added excitement of playing games that offer the biggest prizes.”

To play, just scratch off your 10 Winning Numbers, 35 Your Numbers, and Bonus Number on the front of the ticket. Match any of Your Numbers to any of the Winning Numbers to win the prize shown for that Number. Now for the real excitement: if any of Your Numbers is a multiplier (10X, 50X, 100X, 500X) your prize is multiplied by that amount. So your $5 10X winner is worth $50, your $10 100X winner is worth $1,000 and so on.

If any of Your Numbers match the Bonus Number, you auto-

As if that weren’t exciting enough, all 500X tickets are also eligible to be entered into the Arizona Lottery’s Players Club Million Dollar Giveaway where, from March 1st to April 30th, players can enter their $20 or greater Scratchers, Fast Play, Draw Games, and Quick Draw tickets for a chance to win up to $1 million. The price of each ticket determines the number of entries players receive, so $20 tickets get 20 entries, $30 tickets get 30 entries and $50 500X tickets get 50 entries! Players can enter up to 50 tickets in each of the four drawings leading up to the grand prize drawing so the more you play, the more chances you have to win.

For four decades now, the Arizona Lottery has made an enormous financial contribution to the state. From returning more than $10.4 billion in prizes to players to generating over $4.7 billion for programs in higher education, health and human services, the environment, and economic and business development, the lottery has changed the lives of millions of Arizonans. The new $50 Scratchers ticket will continue to enhance these programs that improve the quality of life for Arizonans.

“The financial impact for community programs across the state will be even more significant in the years to come, thanks to this new game,” added Edgar. “In addition to the exciting chance to win the state’s largest-ever payout for a Scratchers ticket, with every ticket purchased players know their money is also helping our community.”

The lottery’s mission has remained unchanged since 1981: to support Arizona programs for public benefit by maximizing net revenue in a responsible manner. The Arizona Lottery is fully funded through the sale of its products. Its beneficiary transfers, generated from lottery sales, fund a variety of vital state programs that promote the health and welfare of those Arizonans who need it most, protect and preserve Arizona’s iconic wildlife and habitats, maintain and expand state universities, and grow our state’s economy.

To learn more about the Arizona Lottery, visit their website at ArizonaLottery.com. $ Scratchers® is a registered service mark of the California Lottery.

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GAMING NEWS

Caesars Sportsbook Now Open At Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino In Maricopa, Arizona now enjoy an elevated sports betting experience with Caesars Sportsbook at Harrah’s Ak-Chin.”

In addition to the opening of Caesars Sportsbook, Harrah’s AkChin has long made the commitment to support nonprofit organizations throughout Maricopa. Through its community outreach program, H.E.R.O., Harrah’s Ak-Chin recently donated $10,000 to F.O.R. Maricopa.

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino has been a strong supporter of F.O.R. Maricopa since its inception. Founded in 2003, the organization is a private 501c3 organization that provides food, opportunity and resources to the Maricopa community.

Above: Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Senior Vice President and General Manager Michael Kintner (left) and David Snock, Vice President of Western Operations for William Hill (right), celebrate the first bet at the Caesars Sportsbook at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino with Caesars Rewards members Joseph & Billie Butkiewicz of Ahwatukee, Arizona.

Below: Wendy Webb (left) and Michael Kintner (right).

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino guests can now place their bets on their favorite sports teams as the Casino has opened Caesars Sportsbook at Harrah’s Ak-Chin. Located adjacent to Live Keno, the sportsbook features a temporary setup of four selfservice betting kiosks and two betting windows, set to be expanded at a later date. Betting windows are open MondayThursday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Kiosks are open 24/7.

With every bet, sports fans can earn Tier Credits and Reward Credits through the industry-leading loyalty program, Caesars Rewards, unlocking unique experiences within the Caesars portfolio of properties and partnerships.

In addition to in-person wagering, the Caesars Sportsbook app offers unmatched mobile wagering for eligible sports fans, while also integrating Caesars Rewards. Bettors can explore a wide range of live markets and odds—including for every local team—along with customized offerings, a wide range of betting lines and flexible limits.

“We are thrilled that our valued Harrah’s Ak-Chin guests now have the opportunity to place a bet on their favorite sports team here at the Casino,” said Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Senior Vice President and General Manager Michael Kintner.

“Whether at one of our kiosks, at our betting windows or through the Caesars Sportsbook mobile app, sports bettors can

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“We are grateful for H.E.R.O and the entire Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino team,” said Wendy Webb, Executive Director. “Their continued support of our programs and generous donations over the years have helped us continue to provide resources for those in need throughout Maricopa.”

According to Michael Kintner, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Harrah’s Ak-Chin Resort & Casino, “F.O.R. Maricopa has an immediate and significant impact on our Maricopa community. We are grateful for their efforts and looking forward to continuing our partnership in the years to come.”

For nearly 30 years in Maricopa, 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. For more information about Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, visit their website at HarrahsAkChin.com. $

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GAMING NEWS

Casino Del Sol Opens New Poker Room, Announces Plans For New Video Poker Room, Bingo, Promotions, Dining Specials & More

Casino Del Sol recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to announce the opening of their new poker room! The room boasts over 2,500 square feet with a deli and has 10 new tables hosting both Texas Hold ‘Em and Omaha poker games.

In addition, construction is expected to start on Casino Del Sol’s new video poker room soon. The new gaming area will be located in the old poker room across from the Bingo Hall. They are expecting to have over 83 machines offering the standard video poker games. It is expected to open the end of March.

Now through February 5, The Artisan Gem and Bead Show will be at the Event Center at Casino Del Sol, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Colors of the Stone with To Bead True Blue and Artisan Workshops showcases the widest range of artisan handcraft in Tucson with 500 artisan exhibits, galleries, workshops, and ateliers.

The assemblage of independent artisans, traditional designers, studio artists, and small production handcrafters, are chosen for outstanding artistic ability, exceptional design and singularity of work. The show is a wholesale source for designers and trades people who are purchasing goods for the purpose of resale --such as jewelry makers, metal workers, bead stores, craft stores, and art galleries. There are 50 established wholesale companies that offer true wholesale pricing on jewelry making and bead making supplies, beads, metals, leather, cords, wire, clay, findings, gemstones; and tools for metal working, diamond cutting, jewelry and bead making. Colors of the Stone with To Bead True Blue also offers the general public an opportunity to meet one-on-one with artists and artisans and buy direct at excellent prices.

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Cosmic Bingo: February 4 and the 1st Friday of every month at 11 p.m. (sales start at 9 p.m.), the one and only Lucinda Holliday brings a special brand of madness to Bingo devotees!

Promotion: $100,000 Prize Vault – Club Sol Members can participate February 1 through March 26, 2022 by swiping daily for an entry ticket into Saturday drawings. For every 100 points earned, they can earn an additional entry ticket. Saturday drawings winners have a chance to crack the prize vault to win the $100,000 Grand Prize!

PY Steakhouse February Special: Wednesday Prime Rib Night includes slow-roasted prime rib eye with Arizona winter greens and vegetables, a loaded baked potato, and creamy horseradish & au jus. The cost is $30 per person with $8 wine specials.

About Casino Del Sol: 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, a AAA Four Diamond casino resort and one of the Best Hotels in Arizona named by U.S. News & World Report; Casino of the Sun; Estrella at Casino Del Sol, a brand-new 151-room hotel; AVA Amphitheater, a 5,000-seat open-air concert venue named Casino Arena/ Amphitheater of the Year by Casino Entertainment Awards; Sewailo Golf Club, a par-72 championship course designed by Notah Begay III; the new 73-space Casino Del Sol RV Park; and the Del Sol Marketplace. For more info, call 1.855.SOL.STAY (765.7829) or visit CasinoDelSol.com. Follow Casino Del Sol on Facebook and Twitter. $

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GAMING NEWS

Gila River Hotels & Casinos Celebrates Completion Of $180 Million Expansion, New Sunrise Tower At Wild Horse Pass & More The resort has even enhanced its pool experience with two new pools, the Oasis Pool and the Serenity Adult Pool and an oversized hot tub that can fit 40 people. In addition, the resort now features 18,000 square feet of indoor meeting space and 7,000 square feet of outdoor meeting space.

Dining and nightlife were key considerations when planning the newly rebranded resort. Along with the celebration of the rebrand, Gila River also celebrated the grand opening of the new rooftop restaurant and lounge Prime and 11ven at Prime.

Gila River Hotels & Casinos is celebrating its new prestigious resorts designation as Gila River Resorts & Casinos in a grand way. After 27 years, the enterprise has unveiled its new look and amenities and celebrated the completion of its $180 million expansion and opening of the new Sunrise tower at Wild Horse Pass with a big bash Friday and Saturday, January 21-22.

Kenneth Manuel, CEO of Gila River Resorts & Casinos, said guests can expect an elevated experience with the new brand at all Gila River properties; Wild Horse Pass and Lone Butte in Chandler, Vee Quiva in the West Valley, and Santan Mountain, in the Southeast Valley, which is slated to open in 2023.

“We are truly excited to introduce ourselves as Gila River Resorts & Casinos. Throughout the past several years, we have been creating a destination packed with thrilling entertainment and new ways to play so that guests can come as they are and own their moment,” Manuel said. “From our new Las Vegasstyle live table games, exciting nightlife, and the addition of our BetMGM Sportsbooks to new fine dining options, spacious rooms, and a variety of serene and secluded pools, Gila River Resorts & Casinos provides guests with a casino resort experience like no other.”

The new 11-story Sunrise tower, connected to the Sunset tower, rises 150 feet over the desert landscape. The new Sunrise tower features 205 guest rooms and suites for a total of 447 rooms at the resort. Resort guests arriving at Wild Horse Pass will also notice a newly renovated lobby entrance, which features a stunning chandelier atop the iconic bucking horse sculpture as a centerpiece as well as diverse art lining the walls from Gila River Indian Community artists.

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A stunning glass elevator brings guests up to the rooftop where Prime, a Shula’s Steak House, serves up a fresh twist on classic steakhouse dishes crafted by celebrity chef Demetrio Zavala. Guests can indulge in a new fine dining experience at the East Valley’s new premier steak house destination that offers exceptional flavor combinations, modern decor, grand ambiance, stunning views of the Estrella Mountains, and breathtaking Arizona sunsets. After dinner, the venue transitions to 11ven at Prime, a place where crafted cocktails and live DJs pair effortlessly with a fabulous perspective of the Valley.

The casino resort gaming options at Gila River Resorts & Casinos is comparable to Las Vegas. Guests can enjoy Las Vegasstyle live table games at all three properties, including roulette, baccarat, craps, poker, and slots. As a result, players can partake in a unique and elevated experience while paying lower and more approachable minimums to create fewer barriers for entry to play than Las Vegas. In addition, Gila River Resorts & Casinos offers one of the most robust loyalty programs in the market, allowing guests to play at all three properties while earning on the same card.

As “Arizona’s Official Sports Headquarters,” BetMGM, Gila River Resorts & Casinos and the Arizona Cardinals partnered for retail and online sports betting where resort guests can bet on games from all major U.S. leagues and international sporting events in person. BetMGM collaborated with Gila River Resorts & Casinos to open custom-built sportsbooks at each of Gila River’s three properties—Vee Quiva, Wild Horse Pass and Lone Butte. Each BetMGM sportsbook boasts large screen displays, a media wall, betting kiosks, and ample seating. In the sportsbooks, guests can view games and events from all major US and international sports. The sportsbooks not only offers a spectacular sports experience, they also have exquisite food and beverage options. For more info visit PlayAtGila.com. $

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

Editor’s Picks

Joe Nichols

Neil McCoy

Mazatzal Hotel & Casino February 24

Mazatzal Hotel & Casino April 30

February 24th, Mazatzal welcomes country music legend Joe Nichols. Joe Nichols has been a mainstay of country music for two decades, bridging the gap between the genre’s old school roots and contemporary era. He’s a 21st century traditionalist; an artist who’s both timely and timeless, racking up a halfdozen Number 1 singles and ten Top 10 hits that honors his heroes. From his first radio hits, 2002’s “The Impossible & Brokenheartsville,” to 2005’s “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off” to 2021’s “Home Run,” Nichols has proudly done things his own way, blurring the boundaries between country music’s past and present along the way.

April 30th, Mazatzal welcomes country music legend, Neal McCoy. Neal McCoy has released fifteen studio albums. In 1993, Neal McCoy broke through with the back-to-back number 1 singles “No Doubt About It” and “Wink” from his platinum-certified album No Doubt About It. His commercial success continued into the late 1990s with two more platinum albums and a gold album, as well as six more Top Ten hits. A seventh Top Ten hit, the number 10 “Billy's Got His Beer Goggles On,” came in 2005 from his self-released That's Life. A new studio album, XII, arrived in 2012 co-produced by Blake Shelton & Miranda Lambert. In 2013 he released Pride: A Tribute to Charley Pride, Neal's longtime friend and mentor.

2015 brought the Big Band Standards CD You Don't Know Me. Neal has been on 17 USO Tours around the world and continues to say it's one of the achievements he's most proud of. He is also the recipient of multiple Humanitarian awards from The Academy of Country Music, The Country Radio Broadcasters and The Masonic Grand Lodge. In 2016 Neal has again made a move to continue his patriotic values by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance "Live" on his Facebook page every morning. He's reached millions of viewers all over the country and around the world. Currently he is at approximately 1500 days in a row and going strong. Neal still maintains a very busy touring schedule all through the year. Make sure to catch a show because as Neal says, "No two shows are the same!" Neal McCoy, only at Mazatzal Hotel & Casino!

Carrying the torch for traditional country music is a full-time job, even for a legend in the making. Joe Nichols continues to meet the challenge with the same roll-up-your-sleeves work ethic that helped launch his career decades earlier, mixing sharp songwriting, a palpable appreciation for the genre’s past, and modern melodies into his own sound. There’s more music to make. More milestones to chase down. More home runs to knock out of the park.

The game is still unwinding, but Joe Nichols has already hit his home run. Joe Nichols, only at Mazatzal Hotel & Casino!

Tickets are $50 in advance ($60 if purchased after February 17, 2022). The event is open to guests 21+. The doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available online at MazatzalCasino.com or at the cashier cage. $

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Tickets are $40 in advance ($50 if purchased after April 24, 2022). The event is open to guests 21+. The doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available online at MazatzalCasino.com or at the cashier cage. $

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

Martina McBride @ Quechan Casino Resort

CASINO ARIZONA TRIBUTE BANDS—Scottsdale DSB (Journey)—February 4-5 Pyromania (Def Leppard)—February 18-19 Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin)—February 25-26 CASINO DEL SOL—Tucson Earth, Wind & Fire—April 22 HARRAH’S AK-CHIN CASINO—Maricopa Josh Turner—May 6 MAZATZAL HOTEL & CASINO—Payson Joe Nichols—February 24 Neil McCoy—April 30 QUECHAN CASINO RESORT—Winterhaven Martina McBride—February 11 Midland—March 19

Earth, Wind & Fire @ Casino Del Sol

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Editor’s Listings

Eric Johnson @ Talking Stick Resort

TALKING STICK RESORT—Scottsdale Tyler Henry—The Hollywood Medium—February 5 Johnny Mathis—February 12 The Black Moods—February 19 Jake Owen—February 25 The Clairvoyants—February 26 Eric Johnson—March 4 Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band—March 5 The Wailers—March 19 Pitbull—May 27 Steven Wright—June 4 WILD HORSE PASS HOTEL & CASINO—Chandler December ‘63 (Frankie Valli Tribute)—March 6 Queen Nation (Queen Tribute)—March 12 Tennessee River (Alabama Tribute)—March 13 The Queen Of Soul (Aretha Franklin Tribute)—March 20 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. $

Josh Turner @ Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino

SAMI’S SMACKDOWN

By Sami Becker

SLOTS ONLY PAY AT MAX VOLUME...

Yeah! Right! Turn The Sound Down, You’ll Win More!

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ecently, I received a letter from a reader that was a little difficult to believe. To summarize, the reader explained he was playing at a casino on his favorite slot when another patron sat down at the game next to him.

First, as an aside, perhaps you've noticed that many casinos are getting louder, and louder, and louder. Why? Because the slots are set to, what I believe are, obnoxiously loud volume levels.

What many readers may not know is the slot machine manufacturers have an internal software control for the volume. This can be adjusted by the casino. Then, additionally, the user controlled volume adjustments can also affect the relative loudness of the game. I think you already know where this is going, right?

Moving on, the reader claimed in his letter that the slot he was at was set really loud so he turned it down in order to better enjoy the game. The patron next to him, however, had maxed out the volume control on her slot. Apparently, her volume level ensured the reader could not hear anything on his game. So, in order to be able to hear his own game, he decided to match the loudness of her machine by jacking up the volume to max level on his machine as well!

Until, of course, he couldn’t take it anymore. At which point the reader claimed to have politely asked the player next to him to turn down her game so both of them could better enjoy the slots at a more reasonable volume. The response was, “I’m not turning anything down because you can only win if the slot is at its maximum volume!” Our reader laughed because he thought she was just being sarcastic or making a joke. Unfortunately for our reader, she got mad and yelled back at him “IT’S TRUE!“ Well, what can I say? I’ve got nothing. Oh, wait! I got something! Slot machine regulations.

“Game Fairness. The following requirements shall apply to the fairness of the game: a) Games that are designed to give a player the perception that they have control over the outcome of the game due to skill or dexterity, when they actually do not (i.e., the game outcome is random and the illusion of skill is for entertainment value only), shall fully disclose this fact within the game help screens; b) Games shall not include any hidden source code that can be leveraged by a player to circumvent the rules of play and/

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or the intended behaviors of game design; this requirement shall not preclude reasonably identifiable discovery features offered by a game which are intentional from a design perspective, but which may be undocumented or unknown to the player.”

I think any reasonable individual will agree the volume control button is for “entertainment value” only. And, if not, the slot has to disclose the volume control does provide “control over the outcome of the game” in the help screen.

Yeah, go ahead and try to find that kind of a statement in a slot’s help screen. Can you imagine? “Turn up the volume for maximum wins! No, really, believe us!” If the slot machine manufacturers are able to get that into the regulatory environment, then nobody should gamble on a slot. Ever!

How would that be fair? What if the speakers were broken? Or, one casino set the game just a little louder or softer than another on the internal software control?

Perhaps if the slots weren't set SO DARN LOUD that it gives people a headache, we’d actually win more and win more often because the casino would be a more enjoyable environment to play in! If you want loud, wait until AC/DC goes back on tour where they salute those about to rock at over 120dB! Remember, rock and roll ain’t noise pollution at their concerts.

Have fun and drop me a note at Sami@AZGamingGuide.com if you have something to share or there’s a topic you’d like me to discuss! $

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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): 9, 16, 17, 35, 44, 59 Taurus (April 20 – May 20): 10, 19, 23, 31, 44, 60 Gemini (May 21 – June 20): 2, 5, 21, 41, 52, 63 Cancer (June 21 – July 22): 5, 8, 21, 39, 48, 58 Leo (July 23 – August 22): 5, 8, 15, 33, 52, 62 Virgo (August 23 – September 22): 4, 15, 16, 35, 49, 66 Libra (September 23 – October 22): 4, 8, 13, 35, 49, 57 Scorpio (October 23 – November 21): 10, 12, 17, 42, 46, 63 Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21): 1, 24, 26, 37, 43, 59 Capricorn (December 22 – January 19): 11, 20, 21, 32, 50, 62 Aquarius (January 20 – February 18): 5, 6, 23, 33, 55, 65 Pisces (February 19 – March 20): 10, 15, 21, 31, 48, 57

FAMOUS LAST WORDS: Don’t unplug it, this will only take a moment to fix!

We won’t need reservations!

It’s always sunny there this time of year!

Don’t worry, it isn’t loaded!

No problem. You can make it. The train isn’t that fast!

What happens if you touch those two wires tog…

What? Your mother is staying another month?

No, dude! This stuff is completely natural and safe! That’s why it’s called “herbal,” man! Trust me!

I swear, this machine is going to hit. I can feel it!

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Lunar Year For This Month—Year Of The Water Tiger Best days to ask for good luck: 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 13, 16, 17, 23, 25, 27, 28. Best days to travel: 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 23, 25, 27. Best days to meet with someone: 6, 7, 10, 19, 20.

There is overlap on the 7th this month!

Ranking third in the Lunar zodiac, Tiger is the symbol of bravery in Asian cultures.

People under the sign of the Tiger are usually friendly, brave, competitive, charming and endowed with good luck and authority.

Dates For Year Of The Tiger: 02/13/1926-02/01/27, 01/31/38-02/18/39, 02/17/5002/05/51, 02/05/62-01/24/63, 01/23/74-02/10/75, 02/09/86-01/28/87, 01/28/98-02/15/99, 02/14/2010-02/02/11, 02/01/22-01/21/23. Next year of the Tiger is 02/19/2034-02/07/35.

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800-756-8744 258

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855-765-7829 1,014

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5405 W Valencia Rd

Tucson

855-765-7829

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855-765-7829 287

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800-381-7568 653

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800-237-5687 486

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866-332-9467 1,220

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I-19, Exit 80

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866-332-9467 623

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101 & Northern Ave.

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833-332-2946 1,283

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Hwy. 86, Milepost 55

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866-332-9467

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15406 N. Maricopa Rd.

Maricopa

480-802-5000 1,143

777 Hwy. 260

Pinetop

800-929-8744 582

1077 S. Kyrene Rd.

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800-946-4452 1,158

Hwy. 87, 1/4 mi. S. of Payson

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800-777-7529 369

Yuma

888-777-4946 350

18. Lone Butte Casino 19. Mazatzal Hotel & Casino

Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 853

20. Paradise Casino

450 Quechan Dr.

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I-8, Exit 166

Winterhaven, CA 877-783-2426 1,000+

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8555 Hwy. 95

Mohave Valley 888-837-4030 179

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