Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - June 2022 - 14:06

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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 CASINO DINING 32 ENTERTAINMENT 34 SAMI 36 FUN & GAMES 38 CASINO DIRECTORY

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PARADISE CASINO IN YUMA BEGINS REMODEL TO BE COMPLETED THIS YEAR

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Go Go Claw by Aruze Gaming is an arcade-style game debuting first at Desert Diamond Casino in Tucson.

Caesars Rewards At Harrah’s AkChin Casino receives two Freddie Awards for its loyalty program.

From Moby’s to the PY Steakhouse, there’s something for everyone and a long list of monthly specials.

BRAND NEW SLOTS READY FOR PLAY

CAESARS RECEIVES TWO FREDDIE AWARDS

DINING SPECIALS AT CASINO DEL SOL

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EDITOR’S NOTE

HEXBREAK3R

Your Authority On Everything Gaming

IGT Slots Used To Raise Funds

VOLUME 14 • ISSUE 06 MANAGING DIRECTOR & VIDEO POKER GURU Elizabeth Torma liz@azgamingguide.com

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he casino gaming industry is so interesting. Here’s something I wasn’t aware of until I visited the 2022 National Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention (NIGA). I’m sure all of our readers remember Hexbreaker by IGT. Love it or hate it, I think it’s a really solid game with a great theme! Well, IGT released Hexbreaker II and now Hexbreak3r (the third version of the game). And, IGT has made the game available for slot tournaments too!

In order to promote the newest incarnation and to showcase it on their slot tournament platform, IGT kicked off NIGA by hosting the annual Spirit of Sovereignty Slot Tournament in the Company’s booth. Participants played the Hexbreak3r tournament solution.

Former professional basketball player A.C. Green captured first place in the tournament, which had 14 participants and raised $24,000, including a $10,000 contribution from IGT. All proceeds went to support tribal scholarships and programming for Native youth through the Spirit of Sovereignty Fund, which was established in 2002 as the charitable arm of the National Indian Gaming Association.

“Hosting the annual Spirit of Sovereignty Slot Tournament in IGT’s NIGA booth is always a distinct honor and the ideal way to kick off such an important trade show,” said Nick Khin, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Gaming.

“This year, the tournament was a platform to debut our Hexbreak3r Tournament solution and entertain our customers while raising funds that support Native youth.”

Isn't that really exciting? The casino gaming industry is full of surprises.

Have A Lucky Month!

Alexandra

Alexandra Lang Editor-in-Chief Editor@AZGamingGuide.com Bottom Left: NIGA Chairman Ernie Stevens Jr. (foreground) and others play Hexbreak3r in tournament mode.

Bottom Right: IGT executives present a check for the Spirit of Sovereignty Fund at NIGA 2022.

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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PLAYERS TALK

WHEN TOO MUCH IS TOO MUCH Plus: Responses To The Question In May’s Issue

Dear Players Talk, The question I’m asking is why do [the casinos] serve people drinks when they are already drunk? Don’t they see their bartenders doing the wrong thing? I see they continue to sell people drinks all the time. I even had an argument with one of [the employees] because a guest was already drunk. Afterall they are the ones selling the guest all the drinks they wanted!

Please ask management to check the bartenders carefully. I don’t want to be on the road with drunk drivers. I enjoy going to the casinos but I want to be safe when I go home. Thank you for your time and I enjoy reading the Arizona Gaming Guide each month.

Margaret Quiroz—Tucson, AZ Hi Margaret! Thanks for writing in with your concern. The topic you write about is certainly valid. All of us want to feel safe inside a casino, and on our way home. Fortunately, casino staff, including bartenders, are trained to detect intoxicated patrons.

As you can imagine, this can become challenging for employees to track when a casino is busy and when there may be staffing problems at the bar. So, things happen.

However, security personnel and other employees on the casino floor are on the lookout for intoxicated guests. That’s part of their job too. So, you may not be aware that people who appear to be drunk are then escorted by other casino staff in a variety of ways. We’ve witnessed security assisting patrons back to their hotel rooms. We’ve also seen security request assistance from staff who are EMTs to determine if there may be medical issues involved. On other occasions, we’ve observed security arranging transportation back home for patrons who have indulged a little too much. And, we’ve also seen Tribal Police get involved in situations concerning alcohol as well. Hopefully our response alleviates some of your very valid concerns. We appreciate your message (so do the casinos) and thanks for writing in Margaret!

drama, random opinions, fights and more is just too annoying.

Now I just watch the videos made by the slot companies on their websites.

Carla Shaffer—Tucson, AZ Watching someone else play a slot in a casino that I can’t get to is just dumb. All I care about is playing my games at [my favorite casinos].

Bob Witkowski—Sahuarita, AZ I never thought about watching someone else play slots online. So I checked out a few videos. I’m not doing that again. That’s not real and it’s not fun. I’ll stick to watching my cooking and healthy living videos. And, when I have the itch to play a slot, I’ll go to [my favorite casino]. I’m not going to my iPad and watch someone else play.

Marie T.—Mesa, AZ Like I believe everything I see in the latest Spiderman movie or on the news either! Whatever. That’s just a bunch of overproduced noise.

Joe Schneider—Cave Creek, AZ You wrote about internet slot videos in the May issue. While I don’t agree with everything in your response (most of it I do), you do know these videos are set up by the casinos, right?

J.J. Scott Thomas—Golden Valley, AZ I asked around and the videos you talk about are all paid for by the casinos. That’s not even [their] money they are playing with. It’s just like in the old days when the casinos used to pay people to sit in the casino and play all day long screaming “I won” just to attract attention.

Wayne Carlton—Yuma, AZ

Editor’s Note: Last month's question from a reader about slot videos that are posted online, and our reply, produced an overwhelming response. What follows is a small selection that is representative of the emails, letters, and messages we received.

Overall, it seems a majority of our readers and fans agree with how we feel and the issues we raised.

Thank you for writing about recording videos in casinos. I don’t like it when I see people recording in the casinos because I don’t feel comfortable in general when people have their cameras out taping random things. I don’t want to be a part of their video. Especially not when I’m [playing at the casino] and they can post all over the internet. I like my privacy, thank you.

Linda D.—Chandler, AZ

I used to like watching these slot videos. Now I can’t stand the interactions and comments. The flirting, weird comments, the

Thank you to all our readers and fans for your questions and comments. We appreciate you! Have Fun & Good Luck! $

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NEW SLOTS

Ready For Play

Go Go Claw Now At Desert Diamond Tucson By Aruze

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law your way to a fortune with Aruze Gaming’s Go Go Claw. This arcade-style claw machine, also known as Cash Grab, is the first of its kind in Tucson! Using the joystick/touchscreen to position the claw, players try to hang on to the winning prize ball to deposit it in the win box. Four prize levels, ranging from $20 to the $500 jackpot ball, are determined prior to the start of the game and assigned to all the prize balls for that game. Just hang on to the prize ball and you’ll win big!

Head on over to Desert Diamond Casino Tucson to grab the cash.

Part of Aruze’s Activ-Play™ game line, Go Go Claw, Cash Grab reimagines the player’s casino experience. In this unexpected blend of arcade and casino style play, a physical claw is used to attempt to place one of the prize balls in the collection bin, where (hopefully) a jackpot is unveiled. This lively and innovative take on a traditional slot machine captures the attention of all who encounter it. For info visit AruzeGaming.com or DDCAZ.com. $

Gong Xi Fa Cai Grand

By IGT

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riven by performance, IGT has launched its Gong Xi Fa Cai video slots in the wide-area progressive (WAP) space on the large-format Peak65 cabinet for an impressive visual experience.

The 50 pay line game retains many of the same features as Gong Xi Fa Cai Ultra, including major symbols on reel one with up to 5X multipliers, a jackpot bonus with thrilling boosts, and super free games. During the base game, the multipliers on reel one create explosive wins and can also trigger the engaging jackpot bonus.

In the jackpot bonus, players can win one of five progressive jackpots by a pick-three mechanism selected from red envelope symbols. If a red dragon coin symbol is found, the jackpots are boosted, and the player can ultimately win the grand progressive value.

One of the most exciting bonuses in Gong Xi Fa Cai Grand is the free games, which allows players to pick from coins to reveal classic, super, giant, or mega free games with all minor symbols removed for big wins.

This is a 75 credit cost to cover game. For more information, visit IGT.com. $

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NEW SLOTS

Coming Soon

Bonus Spin Xtreme

By AGS

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lot, table, and interactive games manufacturer AGS brings its revolutionary Bonus Spin Xtreme (BSX) to nearly 40 table games at the now open Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas (24 blackjack tables, 12 baccarat tables, 3 roulette tables). Ronald LaDuca, AGS’ Vice President of Sales for Table Products, says, “This cutting-edge install is a major success for AGS. Our deal with the Palms marks our largest BSX installation to date. We’re proud to work with the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians to bring BSX to new players at the Palms Las Vegas, building on our previous install of 12 roulette tables at the Band’s Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel in California.”

Paul Garcia, Director of Tables Games at the Palms Las Vegas, says, “By linking nearly 40 tables on Palms’ floor to a fast-growing single jackpot pool, Bonus Spin Xtreme elevates the player experience by creating more ways to win and have fun at the table.” BSX is a proprietary technology that can link all table games within a casino, even if those games have disparate math models. The feature provides faster incrementing and larger progressive jackpots, rising to the challenge of offering a single jackpot on community-style table games. $

The Universal Cabinet

By Interblock

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nterblock continues to set the bar for Electronic Table Games (ETGs) on a global scale. Organized by Datateam Media, The Casino Awards (formerly known as the British Casino Awards) serves as an annual platform for the recognition of excellence in casinos across the UK and Northern Ireland. The category for Best Electronic Table Gaming Product is awarded to any electronic table game licensed to operate in a European casino of any size, and Interblock’s innovative Universal Cabinet was recognized as the leader in this category.

The Universal Cabinet Product Line is one of Interblock’s latest breakthrough form-factors offering an entirely new way for players to interact with their favorite table games–elevating the experience from the novice player to the expert. This unique cabinet supports six different table games, including Roulette, Blackjack, Craps, Baccarat, Sic Bo and the newly released Big 6–an innovative spin on a casino table game classic.

The Universal Cabinet provides an independent gameplay experience by allowing players to set the pace of their own individualized game. It consists of visually enticing game displays including a crisp 5G screen and fun, three-dimensional game toppers which include a roulette wheel, bubble craps generator or a horizontal video Player Information Display (PID) displaying results.

For more information, visit InterblockGaming.com. $

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VIDEO POKER CORNER

By Lana Hartmann

QUICK TIPS ON POPULAR GAMES Learn About Your Favorite Or Try Something New

any of our readers write in to ask if we have any suggestions about playing Video Poker. Yes we do!

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2. Never hold two dealt pairs if one of the pairs are Aces. Hold just the Aces and drop the other pair. Hold all other dealt pairs.

Playing Video Poker at casinos can be very beneficial if you are wanting to stretch your bankroll, especially over time. Video poker, even in lower denominations, usually has a low house edge. That’s a good thing here in Arizona, where the house edge on the slots could be as high as 20% as allowed by the State’s Gaming Compacts. And, players can’t tell on the slots what the payback percentage has been set to. But on Video Poker you can tell!

3. Never hold three cards to a Straight or a Flush and never hold a single low card.

CHOOSE YOUR GAME WISELY As one example, below are the various pay tables & payback percentages for the Video Poker game Jacks or Better. Shop around and make sure you’re playing at a casino whose game has the highest return! Keep an eye out on what’s happening to those Full House and Flush payouts!

WIN Royal Flush Straight Flush 4-of-a-Kind Full House Flush Straight 3-of-a-Kind Two Pair Jacks or Better PAYBACK (%)

5 CREDIT PAYS 4000 4000 4000 4000 250 250 250 250 125 125 125 125 45 45 40 35 30 25 25 25 20 20 20 20 15 15 15 15 10 10 10 10 5 5 5 5 99.5 98.4 97.2 96.1

4000 250 125 30 25 20 15 10 5 94.9

TIPS FOR DOUBLE DOUBLE BONUS 1. Never hold a dealt Full House with three Aces! Hold just the Aces and drop the other two cards. Hold all other dealt Full Houses.

4. Never throw away a Straight Flush to draw for a Royal Flush.

5. Don’t be afraid to drop a dealt hand for five new cards when there are no high cards, no pairs, potential flush or potential straight options.

TIPS FOR DEUCES WILD Deuces Wild is one of the most popular Video Poker games on the casino floors. The four Deuces, which are wild cards, not only provide a lot of excitement and anticipation but also make the game a lot less volatile than most other Video Poker games. However, did you know that when playing this game using optimal strategy you are discarding all 5 cards 20% of the time? Yes, 1 in 5 deals will have you drawing all new cards.

Patience is key with this game and knowing that discarding all 5 cards will yield wins 6% of the time!

Hint: When dealt a Wild Royal Flush with 3 Deuces, hold the Wild Royal!

JOKER’S WILD Joker’s Wild Video Poker games are fun, but watch out for the games that pay 15 credits (per credit) for a Four-of-a-Kind rather than 20! There can be a 4% drop in the payback percentage with these variations. Also, stay away from games that pay only on two pair rather than a pair of Kings. Have Fun! $

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TABLE GAMES

By Al Moe

YOUR ARIZONA GAMING BANKROLL Examining Minimum Wagers At Table Games

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ust because Arizona raised the maximum per-bet limit on table games to $100,000 (yikes!) doesn’t mean you have to bet more money to have fun. The slots are still ringing, “Bingo” is still getting screamed, and you might even find some $5 or $10 limit table games at six in the morning. Want the prices low? Go when it’s slow!

Yes, the casinos adjust their limits based on the crowd, so slow crowds bring lower limits and busy weekends and holidays bring premium prices. Now that you know, go with the flow.

But keep your eyes open. Check the on-table signage or ask the dealers to avoid confusion about table game limits. They won’t mind.

While blackjack with a $15 to $500 limit is pretty straightforward - $15 minimum wager, $500 maximum - other games can be confusing. When I was a kid in Nevada, you could play craps for 25 cents. That won’t ever be the case in Arizona, but hamburgers don’t cost 59 cents anymore either. Most craps games in Las Vegas and Arizona start at $15 or $25.

There aren’t that many craps games. It takes four workers to deal the game and, because the games take up the space of several blackjack tables, they aren’t cheap to offer or to play. Still, that $15 minimum wager is deceiving. It’s $15 to bet on the Pass line, but you can bet less on proposition bets like “12” or the “hardways.” Again, ask the dealers and you’ll know more.

ROULETTE MINIMUMS The roulette signs might also be confusing for new players. You might be walking around looking for a game and quickly read “Minimum $1” and think, “Wow, that’s cheap.” And it is. But read the whole sign. They usually say, “per chip,” so when you buy in and get your own colored chips, that’s the minimum for each chip. Higher limits are likely!

In addition, when you take a color, there’s a minimum number that you must wager each spin, and it’s usually three chips. If the table says “$5 per chip - minimum three,” you must wager $15 or more each spin. The other sign you see, such as $10 to $500, means that’s the minimum wager for a bet with regular casino chips, not the colored roulette chips.

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That $10 wager can be bet on any combination of numbers, or it can be on a column, color, or section. When you win, you’ll get paid in regular chips, not the colored chips designed for players who are mostly wagering on numbers.

Confused? That’s alright; it’s easy once you’ve played. Confused about craps? Go ahead and be - seven you win, seven you lose, it’s tough at first. But after you’ve played for an hour, it’ll all make perfect sense.

As for your bankroll, nothing has changed with the introduction of new games. If the game takes multiple mandatory bets like Let it Ride, you need to know your bankroll must be higher than single-wager games like blackjack or even craps if you just bet the Pass Line and take odds.

If you are playing roulette mostly on individual numbers, they only hit once in 38 spins on average so, yes, you’ll probably need more of a bankroll or less expensive chips each spin to survive! $

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

UP YOUR GAME How To Go From Amateur To Pro

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o you have practiced basic strategy at home and have it memorized perfectly. You think you’re ready to go out and beat the casino. Well there are a few additional things that you need to put in your arsenal to give yourself the best chance of winning. First of all, you need to leave your emotions at home and out of the game. No matter what happens good or bad, if you take your emotions out of the game you will make better decisions.

For example, most players buy in for a certain amount and they play until they win a little or lose their entire bankroll. Try this instead: If you lose four hands in a row, wait until the shuffle to resume play or switch tables. The reason I say that is your odds of losing four hands in a row is only 14%. If you have managed to accomplish this feat, it is probably not going to be a winning table for you.

I was in Las Vegas over the weekend and playing late at night around 3 a.m. A young man was having a pretty good run of luck and he was saying out loud, “You Can’t Beat Me!” It was a $100 minimum table and had managed to get ahead of the casino about $4,000. His friends were ready to leave so he put it all on one bet, one hand for $4,000 saying, “You Can’t Beat Me!” I was thinking to myself, if he wasn’t playing on his emotions he would be happy just quietly coloring up and walking out with $4,000 of the casino’s money.

Well, as it turns out, he got blackjack and did the “happy dance” around all the blackjack tables and made good on his claim that the casino couldn’t beat him. But, if it had gone the other way, he would have regretted the next morning not walking away $4,000 ahead.

DID YOU KNOW? Did you know that 70% of all the money you will win at blackjack comes from the hand of twenty, and blackjack? If you are pushing or losing on twenty, you are not going to win at that table. Don’t get mad and say to yourself “I’ll show him!” Just pick up your chips and switch tables.

Remember, anger is just one letter short of danger. You would probably be surprised at the number of times I switch tables before I find the one that I like.

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Another consideration before you sit down to play is to observe the players sitting at the table and see how many chips they have. If one player has two chips and another one has three chips, it’s probably not going to be your table either. All the players at a blackjack table tend to have similar results. Blackjack is a very streaky game. If you play frequently, you can almost feel when it’s going your way, or going the casino’s way.

When I’m winning, what I do to make sure I walk out a winner is set aside my original buy in and then set aside another $100.

If I keep winning, I will keep adding to the amount I am setting aside. But if it starts going the other way, I cash out and make sure I walk out a winner.

How many times have you heard someone say, “I was ahead $700!” Then you ask ,”How much did you win?” They say, “Well, I lost the $700 plus another $500!” If they just had the discipline to put aside an amount and walk out a winner. I guess that's why a lot of players are losers.

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 new book “How to Become a Blackjack Jedi,” by TJ Jorgensen, is available in digital and printed versions at Amazon.com. $ 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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he Quechan Indian Tribe has officially revealed new expansion plans for Paradise Casino in Yuma, Arizona. April 25 marked the launch of the renovation project. Remodeling will begin with the exterior of the casino, giving the building a new and modern look. Plans to continue renovations for the interior will include expanding the casino floor to allow for more of your favorite slots, additional table games, expanded gift shop and additional restrooms.

In December of last year, Paradise Casino opened the first ever sportsbook and betting lounge in Yuma County. The Paradise Sportsbook was designed to provide a Las Vegas experience right in Yuma with the best in live sporting events.

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Along with this expansion was the unveiling of the newly renovated gaming space including Las Vegas-Style Table Games such as blackjack, craps and roulette. The Quechan Indian Tribe is excited to continue the expansion with additional attractions to help make Paradise Casino a one-stop gaming destination.

The project is estimated to be completed by the end of the year.

Charles B. Montague Sr., CEO of Quechan Casino Resort commented, “Paradise Casino recently celebrated 25 years with the introduction of Las Vegas Style Table Games and Yuma’s only sportsbook. Now we are remodeling to expand our offerings and amenities as well as completing a full exterior remodel which will result in a unique and vibrant new look.”

PARADISE CASINO JUNE PROMOTIONS $62,000 Fun in the Sun Cash Giveaway – June & July Escape to Paradise Casino this Summer for the $62,000 Fun in the Sun Cash Giveaway for the chance to win up to $5,000!

Drawing Dates & Times: Saturday, June 11, 25, & Saturday, July 9, 23, 2022 5:00 p.m. – Four (4) winners will receive $500 in Cash 6:00 p.m. –Three (3) winners will receive $700 in Cash 7:00 p.m. – Three (3) winners will receive $800 in Cash 8:00 p.m. – Two (2) winners will receive $1,000 in Cash 9:00 p.m. – One (1) winner will receive $2,000 in Cash 10:00 p.m.– One (1) winner will receive $5,000 in Cash ELEVATE YOUR REWARDS Earn more weekly rewards on Thursdays! How many points Players Rewards Card members earn on a single Thursday will determine how much Rewards Play they will be able to redeem at the kiosk machine. The amount of Rewards Play that could be earned ranges from $5 - $500!

SPORTSBOOK You can currently place wagers on football, basketball, hockey, soccer, baseball, golf, tennis, auto racing, boxing, UFC, and more. Bets can be placed at any of the 8 self-service betting kiosks or at the Sportsbook counter. Types of wagers offered include straight bets, parlays, round robins, match-ups, futures, player and team prop bets, custom teasers, in-play betting and more. Visit AZ.Unibet.com or download the Unibet Sportsbook AZ app to place wagers directly from your phone!

DINING SPECIALS The Cove: Giant Ham Steak and Eggs—$7.77. Available daily 7 to 11 a.m. New York Steak Dinner—$10.95. Available Monday—Thursday 4 to 9 p.m. Prime Rib Dinner—$13.95. Available Friday – Sunday 4 to 9 p.m.

The Reef: Happy hour is back! $3 Domestic Drafts and House Wine from 4 to 7 p.m.

For more information, visit Paradise-Casinos.com. $

QUECHAN CASINO RESORT JUNE PROMOTIONS Toys of the Summer Giveaway – June 4 and 18 Quechan Casino Resort will give Players Rewards Card members a chance to win a new pair of Jet Skis with trailer on Saturday, June 4, & Saturday, June 18, 2022. Guests can also win their share of $4,600 on each drawing day.

June Earn a Gift – Tuesdays or Wednesdays June 7 -29 Join the official Traveler’s Club with a curated four-piece set!

Quechan Casino Resort will give qualifying Players Rewards Club members a fourpiece Travel Luggage Set in June.

Father’s Day Traeger Grill Giveaway – Sunday, June 19 Quechan Casino Resort will give all Players Rewards Card members a chance to win a Brand-New Trager Grill/Smoker and $300 in Rewards Play during the Father’s Day Traeger Grill Giveaway on Sunday, June 19, 2022. Guests can also win their share of $2,400 in cash & $1,100 in Rewards Play.

Pool Parties Your ticket to summer fun starts with pool parties at the Q! Pool parties will take place at Quechan Casino Resort this summer every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until September 4. Access to the pool area will be given to all adults and children over four who pay the general admission fee of $10.00.

Children three & under are free. Tickets available at the door.

Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Hilarious and successful stand-up comedian, Anjelah JohnsonReyes, is coming to Quechan Casino Resort Thursday, August 18. She became an internet sensation with her viral video, “Nail Salon” which led to many stand-up, television, and film opportunities.

That same year she joined the cast of, “MADtv” as a series regular, which spawned another internet sensation, “Bon Qui Qui.” She currently resides in LA and continues to act and tour the country with her sold-out comedy shows.

For more information, visit PlayQCR.com. $

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GAMING NEWS

Caesars Rewards® At Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Receives Freddie Awards For Loyalty Program

With more than 65 million members, it is the largest loyalty program in the gaming industry and has continuously been recognized by members and the industry as one of the best customer loyalty programs at the Global Gaming Awards, the Freddie Awards and in the USA Today Readers' Choice Awards.

The annual Freddie Awards first launched in 1988 to give frequent flyers and travelers the opportunity to recognize the world's best airlines, hotel loyalty programs and loyalty credit cards. Today, with millions of ballots cast annually, they have become the most prestigious member-generated awards in the travel loyalty industry.

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, Arizona’s first and only tribal casino to have an international management partner, recently announced that parent company Caesars Entertainment received two Freddie Awards for "Best Customer Service" and "Best Promotion" in the Americas region for its loyalty program, Caesars Rewards®, at the 31st annual Freddie Awards ceremony in New Orleans in April. The Freddie Awards are voted on by millions of frequent flyers and reward program members to honor excellence in the travel loyalty industry.

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. Caesars Rewards members have access to exclusive benefits and member rates at all Caesars Rewards destinations, invitation-only events, and once-in-alifetime experiences thanks to an extensive collection of sports, entertainment, celebrity chef, and travel partnerships.

“Our loyal customers regularly tell us that the Caesars Rewards program is one of the best in the state,” said Samantha Gulick, Director of Marketing of Harrah’s Ak-Chin. “They can earn rewards here at Harrah’s Ak-Chin and use those benefits at any Caesars property. Receiving this national recognition is proof that our customers know how much we value them.”

Caesars Rewards members can earn and redeem credits on gaming, hospitality, entertainment, nightlife, dining and shopping at more than 50 destinations and through the Caesars Sportsbook app across the U.S.

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For information about Caesars Rewards as well as more on the advantages Caesars Rewards membership can bring and how to join, please visit Caesars.com/MyRewards.

For nearly 30 years in Maricopa, Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino has been Arizona's first and only tribal casino to have an international management partner. Harrah's Ak-Chin is the only casino in Arizona that allows guests, through its Caesars Rewards program, to unlock benefits and other prizes that can be used worldwide at the entire Caesars' family of casinos.

Harrah’s Ak-Chin also boasts one of the two Bingo halls within the Caesars portfolio, continuing the proud heritage of William F. Harrah, who opened his first Bingo hall in Reno in 1937.

In addition to Craps, Baccarat, sports betting, slot machines, video poker, video Keno, statewide progressives and Blackjack, Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino guests can also enjoy a variety of dining options, including the Copper Cactus Grill, Chop, Block & Brew, Oak & Fork, Agave's Restaurant and Dunkin'®.

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino features 529 luxurious resort and tower guestrooms, spa and fitness center, and an outdoor swimming pool with swim-up bar.

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

by Arizona Business Magazine and Best Companies AZ, and Phoenix Business Journal has named the property one of the “Best Places to Work in the Valley” four consecutive years.

Visit HarrahsAkChin.com for more info. $

GAMING NEWS

Arizona Diamondbacks And Casino Arizona & Talking Stick Resort Announce Exciting New Partnership time attendance records in the history of MLB Spring Training, has brought infrastructure and investment to the area and is the site for the very moving USS Arizona Memorial Gardens, located at the stadium's Home Plate entrance.

"We are always looking for like-minded organizations with which to align our Enterprise," said Ramon Martinez, Director of Public Relations for Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort. "Over the course of our lengthy relationship with the Arizona Diamondbacks, they have demonstrated a true commitment to their fans and the greater community. We are excited for Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort to grow with a partner who shares our values."

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Casino Arizona, an enterprise owned and operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC), just announced a new partnership naming the popular casino and its sister property, Talking Stick Resort, as the Official Casino and Resort Partner for the Arizona Diamondbacks. The new agreement will include visible signage and exclusive VIP experiences for casino and resort guests.

"I am thrilled to welcome Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort to our family," said D-backs President & CEO Derrick Hall. "The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community has long been a valued partner of the Arizona Diamondbacks, and I look forward to growing our relationship with Casino Arizona, creating memorable experiences for their guests at Chase Field and impacting members of their community."

As part of the partnership, the logos of Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort will be featured on signage throughout the ballpark, including unique field insignias in front of the home and visiting dugouts. The Arizona Diamondbacks will also open a one-of-a-kind VIP lounge behind the visiting dugout for Casino Arizona and their guests to enjoy during games. Additionally, this partnership enhanced the team's annual Native American Inter-Tribal Baseball and Softball Tournament (Wednesday, May 25 through Sunday, May 29, 2022) and Native American Recognition Day (Sunday, May 29, 2022).

This announcement builds on more than a decade of a celebrated partnership at Salt River Fields (SRF), home of the first Major League Baseball facility to be built on Native American land. Since SRF opened in 2011, the facility holds the top 9 all-

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For decades, the D-backs and the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation (Foundation) have been committed to investing in and supporting the Arizona Native American Community with over $3,000,000 in charitable contributions to the community over nearly half a century. In 1999, the Foundation established the Native American Inter-Tribal Baseball and Softball Tournament, which has made it possible for 20,000 youth and young adults as well as 1,200 Inter-Tribal teams to participate in the friendly but competitive event. Continuing their commitment to quality tournaments and fields for the community, together with the Colorado Rockies, the D-backs refurbished Lehi Field, with an additional SRPMIC field planned in the coming year.

This expanding relationship was a natural progression for both organizations who share a common focus on engaging entertainment, premium events, unmatched guest experiences and meaningful commitments to the community. For more information visit CasinoArizona.com or TalkingStickResort.com. $

GAMING NEWS

Casino Del Sol’s June Promotions

PROMOTIONS $125,000 Home with Sol Giveaway—Club Sol Members can join now through July 2nd for a chance to win some new home upgrades, valued up to $85,000! Selected winners on Saturdays at 12 p.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. have a chance to win up to $250 in free play and qualify for the Grand Finale.

Six Pack Sundays—Earn up to three sixpacks of beer or soda.

Earn 150 points for each sixpack between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Sunshine Club—On Mondays, members 50 years and up can receive exclusive dining offers. Drawings throughout the day.

Wine Wednesdays—Earn up to ten bottles of wine & get a bonus bottle! Earn 150 points for every bottle, noon to 10 p.m.

Play & Get Thursdays—Earn 200 points for the gift of the week between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m.

Free Stuff Fridays—Earn 75 points and get a prize between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

BLACKJACK Who’s My Lucky Dealer Hot Seat—Club Sol Members playing at any Table Game (at Casino Del Sol only) with an open and active rating will be eligible to win $100 in casino chips and $100 in FreeBet chips. Beginning June 6th from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. with recurring times every 2 hours. Dates: June 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 27th & 28th. Times: 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.

Blackout dates may vary. Visit Club Sol for details. For more information visit CasinoDelSol.com. $

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Gila River Resorts & Casinos Guests Donate Nearly $174,000 To Valley Nonprofits

Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte, and Vee Quiva, select four nonprofits every year to be the beneficiary of the Everi Cares Kiosk donation program. Over the last year, Gila River guests donated $173,751.52 to four local nonprofits. Everi Cares is a charitable giving application programmed into the kiosks on the casino floors that provide guests the opportunity to donate to nonprofits from their winning ticket vouchers. This year’s recipients and how much money each nonprofit received included: Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona: $33,360.26 This charity uses art as a therapeutic tool to help and heal abused and homeless children.

Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation: $43,540.03 This charity funds activities to help children learn a new skill, play a new sport, meet a new friend and have the childhood they deserve.

Special Olympics Arizona: $46,488.53 Their goal is to empower the over 180,000 Arizonans with intellectual disabilities to be healthy, productive, and respected members of society through their year-round sports training, competitions and support programs.

Homeless Youth Connection: $50,362.70 Their mission is to eliminate barriers to graduation for homeless youth and create lasting solutions for a successful future through community support and increased awareness.

Gila River Resorts & Casinos was the first gaming enterprise in Arizona to launch this unique charitable giving application in October 2019. This month, four new nonprofits were added to the Kiosk program, including Eve’s Place, Florence Crittenton, Gabriel’s Angels, and Not My Kid. For more information visit PlayAtGila.com. $

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GAMING NEWS

Lucky Guest Hits $744,340 Progressive Jackpot At Desert Diamond Casino West Valley

A very lucky guest at Desert Diamond Casino West Valley struck it rich after winning a $744,340 multigame progressive jackpot on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. The guest, Joseph R., was playing Three Card Poker when he landed a royal flush that won the massive jackpot. Three Card Poker is the highestwinning, most popular specialty game of all time. This exciting stud poker game offers three ways to play and four ways to win, in addition to head-to-head play against the dealer and a bonus that combines high hit frequency with attainable top payouts. The game is licensed to casinos by Shuffle Master, which is owned by SG Gaming.

Joseph joins the growing number of Desert Diamond Casino Winner’s Circle members who have taken home spectacular wins. Just two months prior, another lucky West Valley guest won a half million dollar jackpot playing Pai Gow Poker. Desert Diamond Casino West Valley’s table games offerings include poker, blackjack, roulette, craps, and baccarat. The property also features over 1,400 of the hottest slot machines plus fine dining at the Nineteen 86 Steakhouse.

Treena Parvello, Director of Government and Public Relations, said, “Congratulations to our newest Winner’s Circle member, Joseph R.! We love celebrating when our guests win big!

There’s always more to experience at Desert Diamond Casinos, from great food to exciting games and the best service for our guests to enjoy.”

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

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Arizona’s Sports Betting Revenues Down Slightly

Sports betting revenues were recently released for February 2022 by the Arizona Department of Gaming. “Arizona’s more than 12% decline in handle during February follows a national trend and shouldn’t be a warning sign. The state’s market should rebound nicely,” said BetArizona.com’s Analyst Christopher Boan. Arizona sports betting’s February handle was $491.6 million, down 12.8% from January’s state record figure of $563.6 million. It was slightly down from December’s handle of $499 million.

Arizona’s February handle was sixth place nationally behind New York ($1.5 billion), New Jersey ($985.5 million), Nevada ($780.7 million), Illinois ($679.3 million) and Pennsylvania ($597 million). Colorado ($440.5 million), Michigan ($423.7 million), Indiana ($409.1 million) and Virginia ($401.8 million) were the other four states nationally above $400 million in handle in February. Handle drops in the 20% range were common across the country in February.

The taxes taken in were $670,685, the second lowest monthly total since betting launched (Arizona took in just $31,393 in taxes in September). The state took in $1.749 million in January and $1.7 million in December. The biggest tax month since sports betting launched was November, when $3.1 million was earned for the state. Arizona has taken in nearly $9 million in taxes for the first five-plus months sports betting has been legal. Operators gave out $17.5 million in free bets and promotional credits in February. Operators get a tax break on the free bets and promotional credits they offer during the first five years of sports betting in Arizona. That tax break is up to 20% of their gross wagers for the first two years. $ Article submitted by (and available on) BetArizona.com.

CASINO DINING

CASINO DEL SOL’S JUNE SPECIALS There’s Something On The Menu For Everyone

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asino Del Sol in Tucson provides a wide range of dining options to suit every palate. Having sampled them all, some of them more than once, we know their culinary team doesn't disappoint! Here’s a list of Casino Del Sol’s June specials. By the way, we’re having the pizza!

BELLISIMO Chef’s Seasonal Selections Pasta—Fresh rigatoni pasta (grilled summer squash, summer herb pesto, Italian sausage & parmesan), $16.

BEVERAGE Beer of the Month—Blue Moon draft & Miller Light aluminum bottles, $3.50. Sommelier Selections—St. Francis (Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot), $8.

MOBY’S Burger of the Month—Steak burger (fresh ground 1/3lb burger, grilled mushrooms & onions, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato & A1 Steak sauce), $14. Chef’s Seasonal Selections—Fried summer squash appetizer & creamy ranch dressing, $8.

PY STEAKHOUSE Wednesday Prime Rib Night—10oz cut slow roasted prime rib (AZ squash medley, herb salt rub, rosemary jus, horseradish cream & loaded mashed potatoes), $30 per person & $8 wine specials.

STREETSCAPE DELI Pizza of the Month—Grilled yellow squash & zucchini, blistered tomatoes, red onion, basil pesto, mozzarella & ricotta cheese, $5.25 by the slice, $25 for a pie.

SWEETSCAPE DESSERTS Flavor of the Month—Presta coffee & cream gelato (single scoop), $4.65.

UME Chef’s Seasonal Selections Roll—Summer zucchini roll (cream cheese, avocado, cucumber, daikon sprouts & spicy mayo), $12.

For more information visit CasinoDelSol.com. $

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CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

Editor’s Picks

Anjelah Johnson-Reyes @ Quechan Casino Resort

CASINO ARIZONA TRIBUTE BANDS—Scottsdale The Pat Benetar Experience—June 3-4 Wanted (Bon Jovi)—June 17-18 4NR (Foreigner)—June 24-25

CASINO DEL SOL—Tucson ZZ Top—June 17 Chris Rock—July 1 Pepe Aguilar—July 2 Frankie Moreno—July 8 Live To Rock Tour—July 22 (Skid Row, Warrant, Winger, Quiet Riot) Bronco and Ramon Ayala—July 23 Brad Paisley—August 13 Rebelution—August 8 Ice-T Presents Something From Nothing—August 20 Jim Jeffries—August 26 Alejandro Fernandez—September 9 Staind –September 20 Banda MS—September 30 George Lopez—October 33 Los Angeles Azules De Iztapalapa—April 15, 2023

Starship @ Talking Stick Resort

QUECHAN CASINO RESORT—Winterhaven Pool Parties—Sundays Through September 4 Anjelah Johnson-Reyes—August 18 TALKING STICK RESORT—Scottsdale Release After Dark—Saturdays All Summer Thunder From Down Under—June 10 & 11 Raven’s Decade Dance Party—June 24 Starship—July 8 (Featuring Mickey Thomas) The Happy Together Tour—July 16 Little River Band—September 10 Joe Satriani—September 24 WILD HORSE PASS HOTEL & CASINO—Chandler Summer Oasis Pool Party Series hosted by Jae Crowder of the Phoenix Suns—June 25, July 30, August 27, September 24 Native American Comedy Jam—July 30 Rodney Carrington—August 5 Kansas—September 10

HARRAH’S AK-CHIN CASINO—Maricopa Little Joe y La Familia—June 11 Counting Crows—July 22 Chris Janson—August 13 Josh Turner—August 20 Caifanes—September 9 Wheel Of Fortune LIVE!—November 4 & 5

MAZATZAL HOTEL & CASINO—Payson Joe Nichols—August 4 Official Rodeo Kickoff—August 16 Little Joe y La Familia @ Harrah’s Ak-Chin Verify all details & 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. $

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Editor’s Picks

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

ZZ TOP Casino Del Sol June 17, 2022

Joe Satriani Talking Stick Resort September 24, 2022

ZZ TOP a/k/a “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas,” lay undisputed claim to being the longest running major rock band with original personnel intact and, in 2004, the Texas trio was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Of course, there are only three of them – Billy F Gibbons, Dusty Hill (replaced by his guitar tech Elwood Francis after he passed in 2021), Frank Beard -- but it’s still a remarkable achievement that they’re still very much together after almost 50 years of rock, blues, and boogie on the road and in the studio. “Yeah,” says Billy, guitarist extraordinaire, “we’re the same three guys, bashing out the same three chords.” With the release of each of their albums the band has explored new ground in terms of both their sonic approach and the material they’ve recorded. ZZ TOP is the same but always changing.

You can easily make the case that the idea of shapeshifting is a consistent element that has been present throughout Joe Satriani’s incredible career which now stretches across 18 studio albums and nearly 35 years. Never one to make the same type of record twice, the symbiotic relationship that he has with his existing body of work and how it feeds into the next chapter that he’ll add to is a fascinating one.

ZZ TOP’s music is always instantly recognizable, eminently powerful, profoundly soulful and 100% Texas American in derivation. ZZ TOP’s support and link to the blues remains as rock solid as the music they continue to play. They have sold millions of records over the course of their career, have been officially designated as Heroes of The State of Texas, have been referenced in countless cartoons and sitcoms and are true rock icons but, against all odds, they’re really just doing what they’ve always done. They’re real and they’re surreal and they’re ZZ TOP. For more information, visit CasinoDelSol.com. $

Shapeshifting, his 18th studio album, grew out of a plan to focus on the idea of changing as the central theme. Listening to the initial demos that he had recorded, he thought the “shapeshifting” phrase is one that would fit well with the songs that he had come up with. “I started to think that it sounds like 15 different guitar players,” Satriani says. “I know it’s the same guy, because it’s me, but it sounds like I’m really moving into an area where each melody requires me to almost be somebody else.”

He enlisted a wide range of collaborators, both old and new, to help him bring the songs to life. Legendary drummer Kenny Aronoff (John Fogerty), bassist Chris Chaney (Jane’s Addiction), and keyboardist Eric Caudieux were the core musicians on the new album. Satriani co-produced the album with Jim Scott (Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers). Don’t miss this guitar virtuoso perform live!

For more information, visit TalkingStickResort.com. $

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SAMI’S SMACKDOWN

By Sami Becker

HORSE RACING A Reader Wants More

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ay 7, 2022 was this year’s Kentucky Derby. Once the bell sounded, the one and one quarter mile race was over in 2 minutes and 2.61 seconds. The winner, Rich Strike, had 30 to 1 odds in the morning and almost 81 to 1 final odds. Here’s what a reader had to say to me recently.

My wife and I went to the Kentucky Derby in the beginning of May and had a great time! Always do. Your magazine has great information about all the casinos. I have a question, that’s more of a suggestion. Why don’t you also include information about horse racing in your magazine? Would love to see a regular column with on and off-track betting information and schedules. Track information and horse racing tips would be great too!

On another note, we just realized that you send the magazine every month in an email, so we just registered for that which will help. The magazine racks at the casinos are usually empty by the end of the month so up until now, if we didn’t get in soon enough to pick up an issue, we’d go to your website and read it there. This will be easier to have it by email.

Hope to see a horse racing section! Thanks for listening.

Gary Morrison—Scottsdale, AZ

$2.4 Million – Largest amount lost on a bet. $500 to $1,000 – Price of a high-end hat (90% of female spectators wear hats).

120,000 – Number of Mint Juleps served over Kentucky Derby weekend, requiring 1,000 pounds of fresh mint and 60,000 pounds of ice.

522,000 – Number of cans of beer that were consumed.

Great suggestion, we will definitely incorporate more horse and dog racing info. Feedback from our readers are important to us because we want to provide interesting information our readers want to know about! We have incorporated many sections into our magazine over the years at the request of our readers.

Thanks for the advice and for being our loyal fans. We appreciate you!

142,000 – Number of hot dogs that were eaten. $4 Million – The highest purchase price at auction for a Kentucky Derby winner (Fusaichi Pegasus, 2000). $1,200 – The lowest purchase price at auction for a Kentucky Derby winner (Canonero II, 1971).

FUN FACTS & HISTORY OF THE 2022 KENTUCKY DERBY 147,000 – Number of attendees that attended the 2022 Kentucky Derby (15 times more compared to the first race in 1875). $233 Million – Total wagers in 2021 (85% more than in 2020). $273.8 Million – Total wagers in 2022.

554 – Number of red roses awarded to the Kentucky Derby (known as the “Run for the Roses”) winner each year.

1:59:40 – The fastest time ever ran at the Kentucky Derby by Secretariat in 1973. $50,000 – The small fortune it costs to enter a horse in the Kentucky Derby ($25,000 entry fee and $25,000 starting fee).

$3 Million – Guaranteed purse ($1.86 Million for the winner). $1.2 Million – Won by a Texas woman on an $18 bet on a series of races in 2018 (second largest in Kentucky Derby History).

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I love to hear your stories, good and bad. Write me at Sami@azgamingguide.com and good luck! $ (Source: WalletHub Reports)

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.

BLOOPER: The social club elders recently hired a financial consultant at $500 a day to determine why the social club has financial problems.

Aries (March 21 – April 19): 6, 25, 26, 30, 55, 60 Taurus (April 20 – May 20): 4, 7, 24, 32, 50, 68 Gemini (May 21 – June 20): 8, 19, 26, 36, 56, 68 Cancer (June 21 – July 22): 4, 9, 19, 41, 52, 67 Leo (July 23 – August 22): 1, 12, 13, 41, 48, 69 Virgo (August 23 – September 22): 6, 13, 20, 40, 47, 69 Libra (September 23 – October 22): 5, 15, 23, 29, 49, 58 Scorpio (October 23 – November 21): 3, 11, 19, 36, 47, 65 Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21): 7, 18, 20, 37, 53, 67 Capricorn (December 22 – January 19): 1, 14, 15, 36, 53, 62 Aquarius (January 20 – February 18): 2, 8, 14, 32, 43, 67 Pisces (February 19 – March 20): 2, 12, 24, 33, 52, 58

If you can’t win, make the person ahead of you break the record.—Anonymous Quote

Water Tiger Lunar Year

BLOOPER: The $250 cost of the Wellness & Fasting Retreat includes meals.

BLOOPER: Anyone not claiming lost articles within one month will be disposed of.

After a long night at the casino, the man was in no shape to drive, so he wisely left his car parked and started to walk home. Seeing him stumbling down the sidewalk, a police officer pulled over and got out of the squad car.

“What are you doing out here at 2 a.m.?” asked the officer.

“I’m going to a lecture.”

“Who is going to give a lecture at this hour?”

“My wife,” said the man.

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Best days to ask for good luck: 1, 4, 8, 10, 15, 18, 20, 27, 30.

Best days to travel: 1, 4, 8, 11, 18, 27, 30.

Best days to meet with someone: 6, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 18, 24, 29.

There is overlap on the 18th 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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Prescott

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101 & McKellips

Scottsdale

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06. Casino Del Sol

5655 W. Valencia Rd.

Tucson

855-765-7829 1,003

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Tucson

855-765-7829

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Tucson

855-765-7829 300

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800-381-7568 632

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800-237-5687 574

Tucson

866-332-9467 1,277

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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 1,450

14. Desert Diamond Casino-Why

Hwy. 86, Milepost 55

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866-332-9467

Hwy. 87 & Ft. McDowell Rd.

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.

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800-946-4452 1,135

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

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800-777-7529 373

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888-777-4946 447

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Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 930

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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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Sources: AZ Dept. of Gaming—Current Tribal Gaming Status as of 04/01/2022 & direct inquiries at press time. Not responsible for incorrect information. Contact editor@azgamingguide.com to make updates.

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Y Y

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Flagstaff

Use the QR codes for our website & Facebook Page!

Y Y

Y

Scottsdale

27. Yavapai Casino

Y

Y Y

Y

I-40, Exit 219

25. Vee Quiva Casino

Y

Y

101 & Indian Bend

24. Twin Arrows Navajo Casino 26. Wild Horse Pass Casino

Y

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15. We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort 17. Hon-Dah Casino

Y

Y

8

7350 S. Nogales Hwy.

11. Desert Diamond Casino-Tuc.

Y

Y Y

04. Bucky’s Casino

07. Casino Del Sol Marketplace

Y

Smoke-Free Area

888-727-2243 284

Parker

Y

Y

Spa

Dudleyville

11300 Resort Drive

Y

Arcade

Slots

Golf

Milepost 127 on Arizona 77

03. BlueWater Resort & Casino

Phone

Poker Room

877-272-2433 457

Table Games

Globe

Live Keno

City

RV Park

02. Apache Sky Casino

Location Hwy. 70, 5 mi. E. of Globe

Hotel

01. Apache Gold Casino Resort

Bingo

Casino

High Limit Area

CASINO DIRECTORY

Y Y