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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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SPORTS BETTING CHANGING THE GAME IN ARIZONA

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We give you the rundown on the Dragon Lights series of slots, Queenie, and Ocean Magic!

Your dreams could come true if you enter the Arizona Lottery’s Million Dollar Giveaway!

Country singer Neal McCoy live on April 30 and Little Joe y La Familia on May 6!

IGT HAS BRAND NEW SLOTS COMING SOON

$2 MILLION IN PRIZES UP FOR GRABS

NEAL MCCOY / LITTLE JOE LIVE AT MAZATZAL

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EDITOR’S NOTE

SPORTS BETTING

Your Authority On Everything Gaming

The Industry Explodes

VOLUME 14 • ISSUE 03 MANAGING DIRECTOR & VIDEO POKER GURU Elizabeth Torma liz@azgamingguide.com

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he picture below is a graphic we recently received from the American Gaming Association. It depicts the United States and a state by state rundown of the legal status of sports betting as of January 25, 2022.

“Live, Legal” (dark red) denotes states (30 and D.C.) where single-game sports betting is legally offered to consumers through retail and/or online sportsbooks. States (3 of them) classified as “Legal – Not Yet Operational” (pink) have authorized sports betting, but have yet to launch. “Active or Pre-Filed Legislation” (yellow) denotes jurisdictions where bills to legalize single-game sports betting have been pre-filed/introduced in the state legislature or where a voter referendum is scheduled (7 of them). That makes a potential total of 40 states with legalized sports betting. I’ll bet you didn’t know that!

Regardless of how you feel about sports betting, the industry has clearly grown in the last two decades. And, as more tax revenue is generated through wagers on all sorts of sports, fantasy and real, I’ll bet almost all 50 states will have some version of legalized sports betting by the end of this decade. What legalized sports betting provides, in my opinion, is an eventual path to win real money via slot games on your phone far beyond the borders of Nevada.

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 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 © 2009-2022 The Arizona Gaming Guide. All rights reserved.

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You must be 21 or older to gamble. Please play responsibly.

Help is available at 1.800.NEXT.STEP or problemgambling.az.gov.

Arizona’s State Gaming Regulatory Agency: Arizona Department of Gaming 1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 450, Phoenix, 85007 1.602.771.4263 or gaming.az.gov Tribal Gaming Funded Problem Gambling Resource: Division of Problem Gambling 1.800.NEXT.STEP or 1.800.639.8783 1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 450, Phoenix, 85007 1.602.542.8998 or problemgambling.az.gov

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PLAYERS TALK

WHERE ARE ALL THE EMPLOYEES? Automation & Computerization Affects All Industries

Dear Arizona Gaming Guide, I can’t believe how quickly everything is becoming computerized. You don’t need to interact with people anymore! Post Office, grocery store, bank, … All we’re doing is interacting with kiosks and not humans anymore. It’s so sad. When I flew in from Canada at the beginning of the year, I saw machines cleaning the floors at the airports. I have been coming to the States every year but I haven’t been back here since before the pandemic. I’ve noticed some really big changes at [some AZ casinos] as well. More kiosks everywhere. I don’t have to go to the player’s club for anything anymore. I can convert my credits to free play at the kiosk. I can print my player’s card at the kiosk. I can even order food from a kiosk. However, one thing I can’t get from a kiosk is coins anymore when I cash my ticket. If I want to get coins, I have to take my ticket to a cashier’s cage. Well, at least then I get to interact with an actual human.

I don’t want to be served a drink or be given a hand pay by a robot. I want to interact with human beings. I know that there are already automated table game dealers, so is this the future of casino entertainment too? Everything is automated?

Margaret Massey—Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Unfortunately, yes. The latest technology which will continue to remove the amount of human interaction is smart cards. Some casinos in the United States have already begun to implement the systems. Smart cards allow players to download money from an account at the casino through your players club card onto a slot. Any jackpots or amounts you’d like to cash out can be transferred back through your players card into the account.

No more cash, no more coins, no more counting, etc. From our recollection, smart cards being implemented in the casino industry were first discussed in the early 2000s.

What is more disconcerting is the point you make about the lack of human contact, personalized service and experience, and how that social interaction is a valuable part of your entertainment experience at the casino. We couldn’t agree more. Having a casino employee who greets you when you walk through the door, or recognizes you on a personal level at some other point during your visit, makes you feel welcome and appreciated. A robot doesn't.

However, all of us should be aware of the trend toward computerized and automated work here in the United States. Especially in the casino gaming industry. Think about it, the slot

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machines we play today are a direct result of computerized and automated work! Invented roughly 100 years ago, slot machines are a fantastic way for a casino to provide entertainment though gambling without the need for a lot of employees.

And casino employees call in sick (COVID-19 anyone?), require training, are owed a salary and benefits, have to actually function in a team environment with other employees, require uniforms and, possibly, special equipment (computers, tablets, desks, tools, etc.). Slot machines don’t get sick. Sure, they malfunction from time to time, but one employee can usually restart a slot on their own and have the game up and running again in less than five minutes. That same employee can easily oversee the operation of several hundred slots at any given time. Do you see where I’m going with this? Anything that can be automated will be automated, especially in gaming.

An Oxford University study calculated the probabilities of various occupations becoming automated in the future. Analyzing the results of the study, researchers at Commodity.com calculated the percentage of jobs in U.S. metropolitan areas that are at high risk of automation and ranked them accordingly. We’ll focus on their conclusions about the Phoenix metro area and Nevada. The analysis found that 41.8% of Phoenix metro area workers are at high risk (a 70% chance or more) of becoming automated. An additional 22.9% are at medium risk, while 35.4% are deemed low risk.

Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics combined with automation risk data from the University of Oxford study shows a correlation between risk of automation and annual median wages. The lower the wage, the higher the risk of automation.

At the very bottom end of the scale are Gambling Dealers, who have a probability of automation of 96%, earning a median annual wage of less than $24,000. At the state level, Nevada has the highest share of workers at high risk of automation at 48.4%.

Moving forward, you will be noticing more and more the absence of human interactions both outside and inside of a casino.

It’s not something we agree with and we’re definitely not looking forward to, but it will happen. You can bet on it. Until next month, have fun and good luck! $ For more information, a detailed methodology and complete results, you can find the original report on Commodity.com’s website: Commodity.com/blog/risk-of-automation/.

NEW SLOTS

Coming Soon

Dragon Lights

By IGT

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xperience the thrill of IGT’s Dragon Lights Linked Progressive Free Games™ Fortune Skies™ video slots with a linked jackpot. The newest arrival in the top-performing Asian-themed Dragon Lights family, Fortune Skies™ excites with progressive free games, a wheel bonus feature, and random connected wilds for multiple levels of action.

During the 30 pay line base game, the progressive free games are initiated when the Dragon Lights bonus symbol appears on reels one and three, with a corresponding bonus symbol (mini, minor, major, or mega) on reel five. Free games are awarded in four increments with multipliers up to 15X and lively flames will ignite when a level is close to hitting a win. To add to the play, every spin is eligible for the random connected wilds feature. Finally, the wheel bonus is triggered when Dragon Lights symbols land on reels one and three, with a wheel symbol on reel five, and instantly awards the winning progressive free game or jackpot.

This is a 50 credit cost to cover game. For more information, visit IGT.com. $

Queenie

By IGT

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iscover an enchanting world all about the hearts with IGT’s Queenie™. The 3x5 reel game provides a memorable experience with imaginative animation and sound sequences, and a dynamic high-frequency wheel feature, where players can win additional awards.

During the base game, the wheel feature is triggered when three wild hearts land in any position during a play and can also be initiated randomly by any wild heart during the spin. For added excitement, when the wheel is activated, players have a chance to win up to 50 free games, plus jackpots, multipliers, or additional wilds. When a jackpot wedge lands during a play in the wheel feature, the player can continue to spin until a jackpot is won for a maximum of 20 spins.

This is a 50 credit cost to cover game. For more information, visit IGT.com. $

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NEW SLOTS

Coming Soon

Ocean Spirit

By IGT

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nspired by IGT’s wildly successful Fortune Coin™ theme, the new Ocean Spirit™ video slots feature a stunning display inspired by the sea. The vibrant five reel game features wild, scatter, and nautilus coin symbols that can all be won in a single spin.

One or more nautilus coins landing on the screen awards various free games, multipliers, or a progressive bonus. When a nautilus coin symbol reveals a progressive bonus, the player is prompted to select from a pool of 15 icons until three are matched or an award-all symbol is uncovered. Multiple boost levels can be revealed to raise the progressive values, and an award-all symbol rewards all four progressive bonuses instantly.

Free games are awarded when three, four or five trident symbols appear in the nauticalthemed base game. During free games, all minor symbols are removed, increasing the chances for more nautilus coins, retriggers, and lucrative major symbol wins.

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

American & Star Wheel

By Everi

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he brand new slots American Wheel™ and Star Wheel™ are patriotic and star themed games that show beautifully on the Skyline Revolve™ mechanical wheel top box, which sits on top of the Player Classic® cabinet.

Glittering stars coupled with unique lighting surrounding the LCD display are unmissable on the floor and will wow players.

Both themes showcase symbol and wheel triggered progressives and an exciting wheel bonus with available 2X and 5X multipliers.

For more information, visit Everi.com. $

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VIDEO POKER CORNER

By Lana Hartmann

WHEN IS THE PROGRESSIVE READY? The Numbers You Need To Know To Make A Smart Bet

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ost beginning video poker players have little to no idea what the true value of a progressive is. In fact, most players probably don’t realize the difference between a game which includes a progressive and one that does not.

What every video poker player, regardless of their ability and experience, must take into account is that a progressive will boost your long run payback percentage. Among all the different gaming options across the state, you should be well aware of the fact that one casino may offer a Jacks or Better pay table at 9/6 with no progressive and a short drive away another casino may offer the same pay table with a progressive!

As 9/6 Jacks or Better has a long run payback of about 99.56% with the best strategy, players must be aware of opportunities to play a game which offers the opportunity for a higher payback. If the casino decides to place a 1% increment rate for the progressive, in the long run, this 9/6 Jacks or Better video poker game is now over 100%! This means you should only consider playing the progressive version as, over time, your payback percentage using the best possible strategy will be higher.

Now we can dive into the nitty-gritty details of just how much of an impact a progressive can make on the long run payback percentage.

Since it is easier for you, the reader, to note how high the progressive value has climbed for the Royal Flush, the information below is presented based on that number, rather than having to estimate any numbers based on observations and calculations.

5 Credit Max Bet 25¢ 9/6 Jacks or Better Long Run Best Strategy Payback Royal Flush is at least $1,000 99.56% Royal Flush is at least $1,200 99.95% Royal Flush is at least $1,350 100.25% Royal Flush is at least $1,500 100.55% (Note: If 9/6 is not an available pay table, the additional amount in the meter has an almost identical increase in the payback on lower value pay tables such as 8/5.)

If you are diligent and wait for a progressive to climb to a particular value before you begin playing, you can always play at a higher payback percentage. Remember, the approximate payback percentage values are based on long run max bet play with the best possible strategy.

Good luck and have fun playing video poker! $

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TABLE GAMES

By Al Moe

TABLE GAME SIGNALS Don’t Get Them Crossed

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ommunicating at a table game may be simple, but only when specific. Dealers ask for clear hand signals. Not because they are deaf, but because the Eye in the Sky is.

Hand signals also help the supervisors interpret what’s going on without standing next to your game.

When you’ve got a pair of fives and want to double down, you might be surprised, or insulted, when the dealer asks, “One card?” or “One hand?” while pointing with a single finger. That hand signal tells the Sky and the supervisor that you are doubling down. If you point back with two fingers, you’ll be splitting those fives.

Ambiguous Signals Unfortunately, there are times when a dealer will misinterpret a hand signal, such as when you were planning a play but got distracted talking to the cocktail waitress, and your hand moved by your cards. Tell the dealer immediately that you did or didn’t want that hit if it does happen. You don’t need to argue; just tell them what happened. And understand that a dealer may not ever “fix” the problem without getting a supervisor involved.

When the supervisor arrives, don’t scream at them. Instead, let the dealer explain what happened. Then, the supervisor will ask you for your input. The good news is that money talks, but in reverse in this instance.

If you have a small wager, the supervisor may take conciliatory action and either kill your hand or give you an option to take a card after the dealer finishes their hand. The supervisor can’t ever backup the cards (giving you the next card that hit the table). Neither can the Pit Boss nor the Shift Manager. Cards never get backed up.

If your wager is large, or if the casino’s rules prohibit immediate table decisions, the supervisor will likely stop the game for a moment, call a boss, and call the Eye. Surveillance will decide

based on what they see on tape. Another thing that never happens in a casino is a player seeing that surveillance tape.

Fortunately, Surveillance Officers are great at their jobs and what they interpret is very likely to be precisely what happened. If you still feel like things aren’t right, ask politely to talk to the Shift Manager. It probably won’t change things, but you’ll get answers from the boss. The casino doesn’t want to cheat you or take advantage, and rules are rules.

Bets at Live Craps Games As many of you may have already learned from experience, bets on live craps games aren’t like those at other table games. There are areas of the game like the Pass Line, Come, and The Field that are self-service. You place your bet down in the designated area, and if it wins and gets paid, you pick it up, or it plays on the next roll.

All other wagers need to be verbalized – and acknowledged by a dealer. And, as the stickperson will tell you, “Early bets are lucky bets, late bets are no bets.” That means get your bets in before the dice roll, or you don’t have action. If a bet loses, the stickman might ask, “Want back on your hardway eight?” If you don’t respond, the game goes on without you. $

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.

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TABLE GAMES

By TJ Jorgensen

THE HOUSE EDGE How Multiple Decks Have An Effect, And It’s Not Good

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ost players with any blackjack experience know that the more decks in a game the higher the house edge.

Does anyone know why?

If you take the basic game of blackjack using the most common rules (Blackjack pays 3 to 2, No surrender, Dealer hits soft 17, Double any two cards, Double after split allowed, Split any pair including Aces up to three times, Player uses Basic Strategy), then the house edge is as follows: Decks

House Edge

1 2 4 6 8

0.014% 0.341% 0.499% 0.551% 0.577%

Note that the difference between one deck and 8 decks is 0.563%. That makes shopping around for a good game before playing worth your while!

you are more likely to catch a 10 because the deck is richer in 10s once you remove an Ace. And, if the player does get blackjack in a single deck game it is much more difficult for the dealer to have one also.

Doubling down is more valuable in a single deck game as well.

Why? Most of the time the player will be doubling on a 9-11.

The total of 9-11 is made up of 2 smaller value cards. If two smaller cards are removed from a single deck it gives the next card a 32% chance of being a 10, which is always good when you are doubling down. If you remove two small cards from an 8 deck game the chances of the next card being a 10 are 30.92%.

To help play the hands correctly, I have included basic strategy for single and 8 decks. The dealer’s up card is shown on the top of the chart. The player’s hand is shown on the left of the chart.

Intersecting the two gives you the correct play. $ H=Hit (Red), S=Stand (Yellow), D=Double (Blue), P=Split (Green)

As fewer decks are used, the probability of busting goes up. The player doesn’t have to hit when dealt 12 against a dealer up card of 4 to 6, the dealer does. When dealt a 13 to 16, the player doesn’t have to hit against a dealer up card of 2 to 6. Busts happen 0.08% more in a single deck game than in an 8 deck game, most of the time after hitting a hard 12 to 16. Why? The hand had to consist of two cards and would contain two smaller than average value cards. The removal of small cards in hitting situations causes a surplus in high value cards. This effect is more significant in a single deck game. Playing this way is worth 0.563% more in a single deck game than an 8 deck game.

Also, the probability for being dealt a blackjack is higher in a single deck game. If the player receives a 10 value card as their first card in a single deck game it makes the probability of getting an ace 4/51 or 7.843% In an 8 deck game the probability of getting an Ace to go along with your 10 is 32/451 or 7.711%. Simply put, the reason the probability of catching an Ace in the single deck game is higher is because after you remove a 10, the deck is richer in Aces. The same is true in a single deck game if your first card is an Ace

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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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id you know Arizona's online and retail sportsbooks officially stretched their unprecedented start into a third month with nearly $470 million in wagers and more than $50 million in gross gaming revenue in November?

By doing so, Arizona became the quickest to reach $1 billion in wagering after launch.

Arizona online and retail sportsbooks attracted $466.7 million in wagers in November, down 4.0% from the $486.1 million in bets generated in October, according to official data released by the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG). A modest drop from October, which had five full weekends of NFL and college football games, follows national trends. Average betting volume remained high as the state's sportsbooks averaged $15.6 million in wagers per day in November, down slightly from $15.7 million in wagers per day in October.

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Arizona's operators added to what was a record-shattering $723.7 million win for U.S. sportsbooks in November. Sportsbooks in the Grand Canyon state won $51.4 million in gross revenue, which was up from $37.5 million in October. After $18.4 million in promotional credits, the state taxed $31.9 million in gross event wagering receipts. That produced $3.2 million in privilege fees for the state.

Arizona has now shattered nearly every U.S. revenue record for a state through its first three months, even if those records will be short-lived following New York's launch in January. Still, through three months, Arizona's sportsbooks have generated:

• $1.2

billion in wagering, making Arizona the quickest to $1 billion in U.S. history.

• $121.2 million in gross revenue, easily the most of any state

over its first three months.

• $4.2 million in privilege fees for the state. $459.3 million in wagers, or 98.4% of the state's handle, came through online sportsbooks in November. Retail sportsbooks accounted for the remaining $7.4 million in wagers.

• Keep

it Social – All gambling, including sports betting, is a form of entertainment. It is not a way to make money. By playing with friends and family, you keep it fun and responsible.

• Know the Odds – What’s a parlay? Over/Under? Moneyline?

These are all key terms you should know before placing a sports bet. Before wagering any money, make sure you are informed and know the basics of sports betting.

• Use Legal Sportsbooks – Whether you are placing a wager on

Plan on placing a wager during the college basketball tournament? Make sure to bet legally and responsibly. “Whether you are participating in a sports pool or placing a bet with a legal sportsbook operator in the state, make sure to keep the game fun and legal” said Ted Vogt, Director, ADG.

your phone or at a physical sportsbook, make sure you are using a legal operator in the state. Legal operators provide important player protections that are not found in the illegal market. The alphabetical list of legal operators in Arizona are: Barstool Sports, Betfred, BetMGM, Caesars, DraftKings, FanDuel, FFPC, Fubo Gaming, Golden Nugget, Hard Rock Digital, Rush Street Interactive, SaharaBets, Superbook, TwinSpires, Underdog Sports, Unibet, WynnBet, and Yahoo. $

Here’s how to keep your pool legal:

• Gambling cannot be conducted as business, which means that hosts cannot receive financial benefit, unless they are participating in the game,

• Hosts pay out all pool money to the winner(s), • Only participants can win, and • Players compete on equal terms with each other.

Lookout for the following that indicate illegal gambling:

• Paying a fee to participate in the game, including “suggested” or “voluntary” donations.

• A host who keeps a percentage of the pool for administering the game.

• A required minimum purchase to participate (food or drink).

• Unequal odds.

• Underage participants (under 21 years of age).

With sports betting now legal in the state, it is important to know how you can bet responsibly. As part of the American Gaming Association’s Have A Game Plan.® Bet Responsibly.™ campaign, here are some tips so you can have a game plan if you are going to place a wager:

• Set a Budget – While not everyone will have the same budget, it’s important to never play beyond your means. Make sure to set a limit – and stick to it – if you plan on wagering.

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF GAMING NEWS Arizona Clears $1.2 Billion in Total Event Wagering Handle in Less Than Three Months After Going Live!

ADG released the event wagering and fantasy sports revenue reports for the month of November recently. Through the first three months of operations, Arizona has had over $1.2 billion dollars in wagers, highlighting the strong start to the event wagering and fantasy sports market in the state.

“Arizona has exceeded expectations and is already a top ten market nationally,” said Ted Vogt, Director, ADG. “Revenue from these new games is strong and will only get stronger as the market develops.”

Arizona operators accepted over $466 million dollars in wagers during the month of November, resulting in approximately $3.2 million dollars in privilege fees contributed to the state.

Sources for this article include press releases, commentary, and analysis from the gaming industry websites PlayAZ.com, BetArizona.com, and Gaming.AZ.gov.

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$2 Million In Prizes Up For Grabs With The Arizona Lottery’s Million Dollar Giveaway ning are 2.51 to 1 with this game with 35 chances to win on every ticket, making it a sure-fire hit with players from across the state. In addition to the $50 “500X” game, more than a dozen Scratchers games are also eligible for the Million Dollar Giveaway, including fan favorites like $20 “$215 Cash Explosion”, $25 “Triple Bonus Crossword” and $30 “Ultimate Millions.”

Two Fast Play™ games are also eligible for the Million Dollar Giveaway promotion, “Extreme Green” and “Mega Multiplier.” Draw games such as Triple Twist, The Pick, Fantasy 5, Pick 3, Powerball and Mega Millions, as well as Quick Draw™ games are also eligible. All tickets that cost $20 and up qualify for entry.

What would you do with $1 million? Pay off your mortgage?

Travel somewhere on your bucket list? Start a new business or perhaps donate a big chunk of it to your favorite charity?

There’s a chance those dreams could come true if you enter the Arizona Lottery’s Million Dollar Giveaway!

Now in its 5th consecutive year, the Arizona Lottery’s Million Dollar Giveaway promotion is giving players more ways to win. From March 1 through April 30, players can enter tickets that each cost $20 or more into the Arizona Lottery Players Club app or on the Players Club website for a chance to win a grand prize of $1 million. And new this year – the Arizona Lottery is giving away more prizes, totaling an additional $1 million. So, altogether, $2 million is up for grabs!

“This year’s Million Dollar Giveaway is more exciting than ever, especially since we’ve introduced the new $50 Scratchers® game, ‘500X’,“ said Arizona Lottery Executive Director, Gregg Edgar. “And, with every ‘500X’ ticket being eligible for entry into our Million Dollar Giveaway, all players now have even more chances to win.”

Last month, Arizona became one of only a handful of states in the U.S. to offer a $50 Scratchers ticket. Available at participating Arizona Lottery retailers across the state, the $50 “500X” game gives players the chance to win up to $5 million with the scratch of a single ticket. The exciting new 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. Overall odds of win-

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Four drawings will be held during the promotion and each will include one winner of $100,000, 1 winner of $50,000, 3 winners of $10,000, 4 winners of $5,000, and 100 winners of $500 egift cards. The final drawing will include the grand prize where one lucky winner will take home $1 million.

To enter, play one of the qualifying Arizona Lottery Fast Play, Scratchers, Quick Draw or draw games. Download the Arizona Lottery Players Club app, or visit www.AZPlayersClub.com, and enter the code on your qualifying tickets into your Players Club account. All winners will be notified by email. Players can purchase Fast Play, Scratchers, Quick Draw and draw tickets at more than 3,000 Arizona Lottery retail locations.

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

GAMING NEWS

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Promotes Two Long-Time Employees April Stovall & Melissa Rowberry

April Stovall—Director of Facilities and Surveillance

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, part of Caesars Entertainment and the state’s only tribal casino to have an international management partner, just announced the promotion of April Stovall to Director of Facilities and Surveillance and Melissa Rowberry to Database Marketing and Advertising Manager.

In her new role, Stovall will continue to oversee surveillance, engineering, utilities and act as the liaison between the construction companies and internal operations with the added responsibility of managing environmental cleaning services.

Rowberry will manage the direct marketing team, responsible for building successful marketing campaigns and monthly outreach strategies that will drive traffic and build brand awareness for the property. In addition, Rowberry will oversee all advertising efforts.

“Both April and Melissa are long-time Harrah’s Ak-Chin employees and are deserving of the promotion and increase in responsibilities,” said Michael Kintner, Senior Vice President and General Manager. “It is always a pleasure to recognize stellar employees in this way.”

Also, the HERO, SALUTE and SAVVY committees at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino embraced the giving spirit throughout 2021 by offering several opportunities for employees to say thank you and give back to communities throughout Pinal County.

“Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino has a long-standing reputation for giving back to the community,” says HERO Committee Chair Barbara Achten. “2021 was a busy year and provided a lot of opportunities for employees and their families to help and sup-

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Melissa Rowberry—Database Marketing and Advertising Manager

port others in need.”

HERO is a team member-based volunteer program in which Harrah’s staff and their families make noteworthy and visible contributions to the community by donating their time, skills, expertise, and compassion to dozens of volunteer projects throughout the community.

SAVVY is a Business Impact Group (BIG) focused on the empowerment, support, and advancement of women within the company. The SAVVY BIG is for team members and their peer supporters who have common goals and are committed to Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino’s diversity and inclusion strategy.

The Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino SALUTE Business Impact Group (BIG) actively seeks to bring together team members who are Veterans and Veteran allies who embrace the core values of duty, honor, and selfless service. The purpose is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive culture through grassroots efforts in assisting Veterans in a variety of ways including fundraisers, donation drives and of course volunteer opportunities.

During 2021, the HERO committee and Business Impact Groups combined organized and/or participated in several impactful activities, including a highway clean-up event, painting a women’s shelter, and writing thank you notes to Veterans. Employees personally donated more than $12,000 and volunteered over 7,000 hours to support causes and organizations in need. Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino HERO committee donated more than $13,000 worth of in-kind certificates and $50,000 in cash. For more information about Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, visit their website at HarrahsAkChin.com. $

GAMING NEWS

Casino Del Sol Announces Entertainment, New Video Poker Room, Bingo & Promotions

Entertainment: Highlighted upcoming events at Casino Del Sol’s AVA Amphitheater include Earth, Wind & Fire on April 22, 2022 at 8 p.m.

The music of Earth, Wind & Fire is more alive than ever as they continue to inspire new audiences and thrill those who have been with them from the beginning. Like the elements in their name, Earth, Wind & Fire’s music has withstood ever-changing trends in the world and shows no sign of vanishing as they continue to create joy and uplifting music that will forever reach a sacred universal atmosphere.

Also headlining in the upcoming months is Alejandra Guzmán and Paulina Rubio on May 13th at 8:00 p.m.

To learn more about the artists and to find out how to purchase tickets, visit the entertainment page at CasinoDelSol.com.

Cosmic Bingo: On March 4th and on the 1st Friday of every month at 10:30 p.m. (sales start at 9 p.m.), the one and only Lucinda Holliday brings a special brand of madness to Bingo devotees. You don’t want to miss out on nights like these, full of fun and laughter!

Promotion: $100,000 Prize Vault – Club Sol Members can participate Now—March 26, 2022 by swiping daily for an entry ticket into weekly drawings held on Saturdays. For every 100 points earned, players can earn an additional entry ticket into the drawing. Saturday drawings winners have a chance to crack the prize vault to win the $100,000 Grand Prize!

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Promotion: Free Stuff Fridays—Every Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Club Sol Members who earn 75 points can swipe at any kiosk between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. for a themed gift. (While supplies last.) Blackout dates may vary. See Club Sol for complete details.

Video Poker: 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. The exciting addition to Casino Del Sol’s gaming floor is expected to open the end of March.

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 information, 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

Desert Diamond Casinos Launches New Mobile Sportsbook App Statewide App Complements Retail Sportsbooks & Two Lucky Players Win Over $500,000 Each only true local sportsbook, we’re operated in-house and offer custom wagers you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you want to play in person or on the go, you’ll find all the sportsbook action at Desert Diamond Casinos.”

And, a very lucky guest at Desert Diamond Casino Tucson is starting 2022 with a bang after hitting a $560,557 progressive jackpot on Monday, January 31, 2022. The guest, Gregory W., was playing a Buffalo Diamond slot machine from Aristocrat Gaming when he hit a spectacular jackpot.

It is an exciting time at Desert Diamond Casino Tucson as Gregory W. is only the latest jackpot winner. The gaming floor has expanded and added craps, roulette, and baccarat, along with more slot machines.

Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment is proud to announce the launch of its mobile sports wagering app. Arizona’s only locally operated, in-house sportsbook is now available statewide via the Desert Diamond Sports app from Desert Diamond Mobile LLC. The Desert Diamond Sports app is available now on the App Store and Google Play Store. Desert Diamond Casinos will match guests’ first two deposits up to $500 each, the most generous welcome bonus in Arizona. The sportsbook offers the widest betting menu with lots of options, including custom wagers on local and popular games not available anywhere else.

Guests can wager pre-game or in-game on a wide range of sports including NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA, NHL, College Football, College Basketball, College Baseball, Tennis, Golf, Soccer, eSports, Table Tennis, MMA, Boxing, NASCAR, Formula 1, Rugby and more. The app includes a match tracking visualization feature to allow guests to follow any popular game in real time even if they cannot watch on TV, with a live graphical rendition of the game.

The mobile app complements Desert Diamond Casino’s retail sportsbook operations. Digital kiosks are available for inperson sports wagering at the Tucson, Sahuarita, and West Valley casinos.

Treena Parvello, Director of Government & Public Relations for the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, said “We are excited to launch our new Desert Diamond Sports app! As Arizona’s

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“Congratulations to Gregory W., the latest addition to our Winner’s Circle! Desert Diamond Casinos is the place to play and we are always thrilled to celebrate with all our jackpot winners,” said Treena Parvello.

Plus, a very lucky guest at Desert Diamond Casino West Valley is taking home a fortune after winning a $542,148 progressive jackpot on Thursday, February 3, 2022. The guest, Tim M., was playing Pai Gow Poker when he landed a seven-card straight flush that won the massive jackpot.

Tim M.’s incredible win comes as Desert Diamond Casino West Valley recently expanded its table game offerings to include roulette, craps, and baccarat as well as poker and blackjack. Known for its exceptional guest service, the West Valley facility also offers over 1,400 slot machines plus fine dining at the Nineteen 86 Steakhouse.

“I’d also like to extend a congratulations to our latest Winners’ Circle member, Tim M! It’s a fantastic feeling to begin and end the week celebrating big wins with our guests. Whether at West Valley, Tucson, Sahuarita or Why, Desert Diamond Casinos offers thrilling entertainment and the best service for guests to enjoy,” said Treena Parvello.

For more information about Desert Diamond Casinos, visit their website at DDCAZ.com or call 1.866.DDC.WINS. Follow Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment on their Twitter (@DiamondCasinos), Facebook (@DDCAZ), and Instagram (@DiamondCasinos). $

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CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

Editor’s Picks

Neal McCoy

Little Joe y La Familia

Mazatzal Hotel & Casino April 30

Mazatzal Hotel & Casino May 6

Saturday, April 30, 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!

Friday, May 6, back by popular demand, Mazatzal welcomes the return of Grammy award winner Little Joe y La Familia.

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. $

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During a more than fifty-year performing and recording history, Little Joe y La Familia has become one of the top Tejano bands. Over decades, the group has developed a unique style, imbuing sound with norteño, country, blues and rock-and-roll music.

The Smithsonian Institute and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts have hosted the band during National Hispanic Heritage Week. In 1997 Little Joe received the Governor’s Award from the Texas branch of NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences) for his contributions to the legacy of Texas music. He received the Smithsonian’s Lifetime Legend Award in 2001.

Little Joe y La Familia was recognized with a 1991 Grammy for Best Mexican-American Album for Diez y Seis de Septiembre and a 2008 Tejano Album of the Year Grammy for Before the Next Teardrop Falls. The band also received other Grammy nominations in the years 1988, 1993, 1999, and 2003.

Their Recuerdos (2010) won a Best Tejano Album.

Little Joe y La Familia, only at Mazatzal Hotel & Casino!

Tickets are $30 in advance ($40 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

Editor’s Picks

Gila River Resorts & Casinos—Wild Horse Pass Showroom

Tribute To FRANKIE VALLI Sunday, March 6

Tribute To QUEEN Saturday, March 12

Tribute To ALABAMA Sunday, March 13

Tribute To ARETHA FRANKLIN Sunday, March 20

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SAMI’S SMACKDOWN

By Sami Becker

SUPERSTITIONS & RITUALS Professional Athletes Have Them, I Have Them, Do You?

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y favorite colors to wear to the casino are green, black and red (in that order). They make me feel lucky. If I can, I gamble every Friday the 13th. And, I have a beautiful silver charm in the shape of a heart with matching earrings given to me by my husband that I wear for good luck.

If you have your own superstitions and rituals associated with your casino visits, rest assured us gamblers aren’t the only ones.

Some of our favorite athletes don’t feel lucky before a big competition unless they’ve performed certain rituals. Here are just a few of the many, many superstitions and rituals in sports.

NBA’s Michael Jordan and Jason Terry Early in his career, Bulls great Michael Jordan wore his North Carolina college basketball shorts believing they brought him luck. In order to keep the shorts underneath hidden from view, he began to wear longer shorts. Who can argue with “Air” Jordan’s perception of luck?

While playing at Arizona, The Celtics guard Jason Terry and his teammate made a habit of sleeping in their uniform shorts the night before a game. When he made it to the NBA, Terry adjusted his routine slightly and started wearing the shorts of his opponent the night before a game.

Tennis’ Serena Williams and Bjorn Borg Serena Williams, the powerhouse tennis player, world record holder, mom and wife who is undoubtedly one of the greatest athletes of all time, is also very superstitious. Williams would bring her shower sandals to the court, tie her shoelaces in a certain way, bounce the ball five times before every first serve and twice before every second serve and wear the same socks during an entire tournament! And, she has been known to blame losses on not following her own rituals closely enough.

Bjorn Borg prepared for Wimbledon every year by not shaving and wearing the same shirt every single year. His rituals have been copied by many other athletes and even by entire teams.

Some believe he was an influence on the start of the playoff beard in hockey and other sports. However, I believe that the playoff beard isn’t even a superstition at all but rather an excuse for men to stop shaving for an extended period of time. That’s right, I’m on to you boys!

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MLB’s Wade Boggs and Turk Wendell Wade Boggs had to eat chicken before every game. That’s a lot of chicken dinners! Legend has it that during his rookie season, Boggs recognized some kind of correlation between his chicken meals with multiple hits. So, his wife learned dozens of different chicken recipes to serve him.

Pitchers are a strange breed and Turk Wendell had no shortage of superstitions and quirky rituals. His most recognizable identifier was the necklace he wore, which was made from the teeth and various other body parts of animals he’d hunted. Wendell also had to chew four pieces of licorice while pitching, leap over the baseline, brush his teeth between innings, throw the resin bag down as hard as possible, and draw crosses in the dirt while up on the mound.

NASCAR Most drivers and their racing teams have a strong aversion to the shells of peanuts and $50 bills, believing them both to be unlucky. An old superstition that dates back to the racing era before World War II, peanuts in the shell are almost never sold at or around a NASCAR event because peanut shells were always found in the smoldering remnants of a badly wrecked car.

While the legend says that two $50 bills were found in the shirt pocket of champion racer Joe Weatherby after he was killed in a crash in 1964, no one knows if the tale is rooted in truth. Regardless, $50 bills are non grata in NASCAR. Do you have any superstitions or rituals before, during or after your casino visits? I’d love to hear about them! Write me at Sami@azgamingguide.com and let me know about your good luck charms. $

FUN & GAMES

WORD SEARCH

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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): 8, 10, 15, 37, 43, 59 Taurus (April 20 – May 20): 5, 13, 26, 33, 45, 69 Gemini (May 21 – June 20): 9, 12, 20, 31, 50, 68 Cancer (June 21 – July 22): 10, 21, 23, 42, 49, 60 Leo (July 23 – August 22): 1, 11, 14, 33, 53, 61 Virgo (August 23 – September 22): 7, 8, 25, 30, 49, 69 Libra (September 23 – October 22): 3, 12, 17, 30, 54, 60 Scorpio (October 23 – November 21): 2, 3, 23, 37, 54, 61 Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21): 3, 7, 18, 32, 46, 57 Capricorn (December 22 – January 19): 12, 21, 22, 32, 53, 60 Aquarius (January 20 – February 18): 2, 12, 13, 28, 52, 69 Pisces (February 19 – March 20): 11, 12, 24, 39, 44, 65

Quotes Attributed To Betty White, American Actress & Comedian (b. 1922, d. 2021) I just make it my business to get along with people so I can have fun. It’s that simple.

I know unless I’m true to myself I couldn’t be happy. Too much emphasis is placed today on externals and too little on character.

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Keep the other person’s well being in mind when you feel an attack of soul-purging truth coming on.

Kindness and consideration of somebody besides yourself keeps you feeling young.

You don’t luck into integrity. You work at it.

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Lunar Year For This Month—Year Of The Water Tiger Best days to ask for good luck: 3, 4, 7, 13, 15, 19, 20, 22, 25, 29.

Best days to travel: 3, 4, 10, 15, 22, 23, 25, 27, 31. Best days to meet with someone: 4, 5, 15, 17, 19, 29, 31.

There is overlap on the 4th & 15th 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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Scottsdale

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5655 W. Valencia Rd.

Tucson

855-765-7829 1,042

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5405 W Valencia Rd

Tucson

855-765-7829

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Tucson

855-765-7829 300

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Camp Verde

800-381-7568 630

09. Cliff Castle Casino & Hotel 10. Cocopah Resort Casino

15318 S. Ave. B

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800-237-5687 574

Tucson

866-332-9467 1,288

12. Desert Diamond Casino-Sah.

I-19, Exit 80

Sahuarita

866-332-9467 623

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101 & Northern Ave.

Glendale

833-332-2946 1,450

14. Desert Diamond Casino-Why

Hwy. 86, Milepost 55

Why

866-332-9467

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16. Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino

15406 N. Maricopa Rd.

Maricopa

480-802-5000 1,143

777 Hwy. 260

Pinetop

800-929-8744 806

1077 S. Kyrene Rd.

Chandler

800-946-4452 1,152

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

Payson

800-777-7529 372

Yuma

888-777-4946 426

18. Lone Butte Casino 19. Mazatzal Hotel & Casino

Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 882

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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