Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - March 2024 - 16:03

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PLAYERS CLUB CARDS

Every casino in Arizona has a players club card loyalty program. I still see a significant number of casino guests not using a card while playing. If you are among the many who refuse to play with one, let me make two points which should convince you to sign up.

1. The only way players are rewarded by casinos is based on their play. So in order to accurately track play, your players club card must be activated in a slot, at a table game, or used during some other transaction at a casino. My guess is you probably have a credit or debit card which provides some form of rewards based on purchases you make. If you’re good with that, you should be good with a casino card as well.

2. An active casino card does not affect the outcome of your play. There are numerous regulations preventing anything except the current result of the random number generator in the slot influencing the outcome of a spin. Now, if you’ve put it in your head that a casino card causes the slot to go cold, you need to stop being silly. That’s the same as buying tickets to a concert with your credit card and hoping something goes wrong. Or, buying groceries with your debit card and having the mindset you’ll find out after you get home you’ve got spoiled milk. That’s not how you approach shopping with a card, right? Not only are the regulations protecting the integrity of gaming in favor of the player, you should always have a positive attitude when playing as well. Switch the mantra in your mind about casino cards to them helping you win.

Now go sign up for a players club card at your favorite casino.

Have A Lucky & Fun Month! Alexandra

Mark Novak

TJ Jorgensen

Lana Hartmann

Samantha Becker

Elizabeth

By Mark Novak

ORGANIZERS & PLAYERS BEWARE!

Violating Gaming Laws Can Result In Civil And/Or Criminal Penalties

Q: Dear AZ Gaming, I’m trying to find out the legality and license requirement if allowed for a community event. For example, if a community (specifically an HOA) wanted to mirror, say, the Kentucky Derby and took bets from association members and guests, and then paid out the bets to winners, is that legal?

Doug Brown via email

A: Doug, that is an excellent question! All forms of gambling are prohibited in Arizona unless they fall into statutorily recognized exemptions. There are several statutory exemptions and your specific example would seem to fall under the “Social Gambling” category.

“Social Gambling” - This is the Friday night poker exemption. This exemption covers gambling that is not part of a business, where the players compete on equal terms, and where all of the following are true: (a) only the players can receive the winnings, (b) no other person receives a direct or indirect benefit from the gambling, (c) all players are over 21 years of age, and (d) no player enjoys an advantage over other players under the rules.

Examples of a direct benefit would include charging an entrance fee, taking a percentage of the winnings, or renting chairs or equipment to the players before they can participate. An indirect benefit could include gambling to attract customers to a bar or restaurant or increased food or beverage sales because of the gambling.

Other statutory exemptions in the state of Arizona include: “Amusement Gambling” - This is the video arcade, marathon prize, round of golf, carnival prize and the Chuck-E-Cheese exemption. “Regulated Gambling” - This is the Indian casino, dog track, event wagering or fantasy sports operator, bingo, and state lottery exemption. “State Fair Gambling” - This is gambling conducted at state, county, or district fairs pursuant to specific rules. “Tax Exempt Organized Gambling” - This includes raffles conducted by an organization which is tax exempt. “Historical Society Gambling” - This also includes raffles conducted by a designated state, county, or local historical society which meets several criteria “Nonprofit Organization Gam-

bling” - This includes raffles conducted by a nonprofit booster club, civic club, political club, or political organization formally affiliated with and recognized by a political party and which meets several criteria.

Some Examples of Gambling Subject to AZ Gaming Regulation:

50/50 Drawings or Raffles

Participants are required to purchase tickets for a chance to win cash. Funds raised are split 50-50 between the fund-raisers and the winner. These raffles are only permitted if they are conducted by specific tax exempt organizations, historical societies and clubs under strict conditions set out by Arizona law.

Poker Tournaments

Poker Tournaments are commonly held at local establishments, event centers, and private residences. These include games such as “Texas Hold ‘Em.” In order to be legal, the gaming host must carefully design the rules and procedures of play so that there is no additional premium other than the contribution to the player winnings pool, no cover charge, and no requirement that patrons purchase items from the establishment. No one may receive any benefit from the poker game except the players themselves.

Charitable Gambling

Charitable gambling is run for the benefit of nonprofit organizations. This type of gambling is only acceptable for certain specific tax exempt organizations, historical societies and clubs in order to conform to Arizona law.

The purpose of the extended answer to our reader’s question is to inform the public of some of Arizona’s gambling laws. The information in this article, and the examples provided, are not exhaustive and are in no way intended to provide legal advice. Any groups that wish to participate in social gambling do so at their own risk and are strongly advised to obtain independent legal advice to ensure that their event is in compliance with State laws. Violating gaming laws can result in civil and/or criminal penalties. $

-All information above was verified with the AZ Dept. of Gaming as of 2/15/24.

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CASINO DINING

Submitted by GM & Associates on behalf of We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort

AHNALA AT WE-KO-PA CASINO RESORT

Receives Restaurant Guru 2024 Recommendation Badge

The We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort is proud to announce that Ahnala, its popular all-American breakfast and lunch establishment, has been awarded a 2024 Recommendation Badge by Restaurant Guru. This marks the second such award that the AAA Four Diamond Property has recently received.

“We were thrilled when our fine-dining restaurant Ember received a 2023 Restaurant Guru Recommendation Badge, so to have Ahnala recognized in a similar fashion is just incredible,” said Zac Gallo, Executive Director of Food and Beverage for the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort.

“Manager Rebecca Seyb, who has been with the restaurant for 16 years, and her team go above and beyond to ensure our guests have a relaxing and enjoyable dining experience,” added Gallo. “And Chef Ivy Riley’s goal is to give guests ‘a hug in their bellies,’ which she demonstrates daily in the amazing food she prepares that reflects her natural soul food background.”

Dishing up a wide variety of all-American comfort foods along with fresh-brewed Starbucks coffee, Ahnala which means mesquite in Yavapai is open daily from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breakfast items include favorites such as made-to-order eggs, omelets, pancakes and breakfast burritos, while the lunch menu offers everything from appetizers, soups and salads to flatbreads, burgers and sandwiches. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available on both menus.

What sets Ahnala’s lunch menu apart are two Native Americaninspired offerings. Paying homage to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, the 845-member tribal nation that owns and oper-

ates the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, are two specialty items: gwowwa (“grandfather” in Yavapai a meat and potato pie) and gola (“grandmother” in Yavapai a rich stew packed with meat and vegetables).

One of the world’s most popular foodie websites with more than 30 million monthly users, Restaurant Guru’s Recommendation Badge is granted based on customer reviews across Google, Yelp, Foursquare, TripAdvisor and other popular platforms.

About We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort

Owned and operated by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, the spectacular 166,341-square-foot We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort boasts state-of-the-art gaming, a variety of specialty fine and casual dining restaurants, and live entertainment. The attached AAA Four Diamond hotel offers 246 luxurious guestrooms and suites; 25,000 square feet of meeting space; a boutique spa; and two resort-style outdoor pools with cabanas.

Located next to Fountain Hills in the tranquil Sonoran Desert, on the site of the former Fort McDowell Casino, the casino resort’s proximity to the two highly acclaimed courses at We-KoPa Golf Club and numerous outdoor activities at Fort McDowell Adventures make it the ideal destination for a vacation, a business function or special event.

For more information about Ahnala and their other fine and casual dining establishments, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort and amenities, please visit WeKoPaCasinoResort.com. $

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The diverse range of Multiplier Scratchers, available at price points from $1 to $50, are designed to cater to players of all preferences and budgets, including a variety of top prizes from $5,000 to $5 million. Notably, the introduction of the 500X Fortune ticket has captivated players with overall odds of 1 in 2.55 and the chance of winning $76 million in multiplied prizes, adding an extra layer of excitement to the gaming landscape.

"We're thrilled to introduce our newest $50 Multiplier Scratchers ticket, offering Arizona Lottery players the chance to become a multi-millionaire,” said Arizona Lottery CEO Alec Esteban Thomson. “This new ticket, coupled with the Money Multiplier Players Club promotion, offers Lottery players the opportunity to multiply their fun and their chance to win big!”

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Visit your nearest Arizona Lottery retailer today to embark on a gaming journey and the chance for life-changing wins.

For more information about Arizona Lottery's new Multiplier Scratchers or to participate in the Money Multiplier Players Club promotion, visit AZPlayersClub.com

ABOUT THE ARIZONA LOTTERY

Since 1981, the Arizona Lottery and its retail partners have generated more than $5.3 billion in net funding to support programs that help to improve the quality of life for the people of Arizona. Proceeds from Lottery ticket sales fund programs in higher education, economic development, environmental conservation, and health and human services. The mission of the Lottery is to support Arizona programs for the public benefit by maximizing net revenue in a responsible manner.

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Must

By Al Moe

And Increase Your Chances Of Hitting Some Amazing Jackpots

A ENJOY BALANCING YOUR CASINO BETS

rizona casinos now have total gaming and compete easily, head-to-head, with Nevada. Expanded table games were a big plus, and adding sports betting was the icing on the cake, especially since sports wagering offers a small house edge.

If you didn’t know it, the sportsbook constantly changes the point lines and win-loss odds to balance equal wagers on each side of a bet. Recently, that resulted in about a 5.5% average win for sportsbooks (October 2023), mostly from baseball, basketball, and football. That percentage is much lower than any casino table game, where the overall lowest win is about double at 11%.

The best part of that news is you can do a little work on choosing a game to wager on, team over team, and if you watch the game, the bet lasts a long time; unlike a slot machine where your wager lasts about five seconds.

My usual advice for sports wagering is to bet more dogs than favorites but only after doing your homework and keeping track of your bets to see if you can win over a long period. Another kernel of truth is that sports parlay cards are almost as tough to beat as Keno and hold over 25% of all wagers.

Expanding to Other Games

We all have favorite slots and table games based on excitement levels, past wins, and a few more personal reasons. There is nothing wrong with that. And most of us know that playing Keno, like Bingo, is fun even though the games carry a high house edge. Keno usually comes in at about 30% for the house. Ouch!

You might not know other games also have a high house edge. For instance, Caribbean Stud and Let it Ride come in at about 26%, while Three Card Poker consistently leads all table games at a whopping 32%.

Three Card is easy to play, relaxing, and a lot of fun. But if you want to consider other games, here’s something that might surprise you. Roulette, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, and Pai Gow Poker all have a house edge of over 20%. With that in mind, learning Craps might be an excellent way to go since the casino win is only 1% more than Blackjack (which is at about 15% compared to 16%).

Baccarat games in Arizona have the lowest casino win rate at about 11%. Your money may last considerably longer than at higher-rate games, so consider trying it.

And then there’s slot machines

Some Support for Slots

Although slot machines sometimes get bad press, the truth is that, overall, a single play on a slot has a much smaller house edge than any table game and almost as small a house edge as sports wagering. The rub is that you’ll play a lot more hands of Video Poker in an hour than you will of Ultimate Texas Hold’em Poker.

Video Poker players can average more than 250 hands per hour, about ten times as many as you get at Three Card Poker and probably four times as many hands as in Blackjack.

Balancing your casino games might just be a great way to enjoy every outing even more. Considering slots also gives you a chance to hit some amazing jackpots!

So next time you’re at the casino, take a look around, see what’s being offered and consider trying a game you’ve never played before. You never know, beginner’s luck may just come your way! $

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

THE BEST TRICK FOR BEATING BLACKJACK

If You’re Willing To Take The Time To Do This, You Will Win More Often

Iget asked all the time, “How do you beat the game of Blackjack?” My answer every single time, “Flash Cards!”

Yes, flash cards.

Remember when you were very young and trying to learn your multiplication tables? You were given a set of index cards and instructed to write the problem on one side and the solution on the other. That’s right ... 2x2 on the front of the card and the answer 4 on the back. Make yourself a set with basic strategy for Blackjack on one side and the answer on the opposite side. Then practice, practice, practice.

For example, one side of the card would say Ace-6 and on the other side it would say to hit against a 2, double against a 3-6, hit against a 7,8,9,10 and Ace. After you buckle down and memorize all the cards, then you can go to the casino and sit at a live table. You have to practice basic strategy until you know it as well as you know your own name.

I am always amazed at how few Blackjack players actually know how to play the game perfectly. And, I’m always dumbfounded that people would be willing to bet their hard-earned money on a game they are unfamiliar with. In fact, I bet I could count on one hand the number of players that I have encountered who play perfect basic strategy.

Knowing basic strategy is the key before progressing to more complex strategies. You have to learn to walk before you can run. Below is a list of basic strategy for 6 decks, dealer hits soft 17, double allowed after split, no surrender. Your flash cards should look like this:

Front (You) Back (Action Based On Dealer’s UpCard)

Hard 05 hit dealer shows 2-Ace

Hard 06 hit dealer shows 2-Ace

Hard 07 hit dealer shows 2-Ace

Hard 08 hit dealer shows 2-Ace

Hard 09 hit against a 2, double 3-6, hit 7,8,9,10,Ace

Hard 10 double 2-9, hit 10, Ace

Hard 11 double 2-Ace

Hard 12 hit against 2,3, stand 4,5,6, hit against 7-Ace

Hard 13 stand against 2-6, hit against 7-Ace

Hard 14 stand against 2-6, hit against 7-Ace

Hard 15 stand against 2-6, hit against 7-Ace

Hard 16 stand against 2-6, hit against 7-Ace

Hard 17-21 stand

Ace 04 hit deal 2,3, double against 4,5,6, hit 7 Ace

Ace-05 hit deal 2,3, double against 4,5,6, hit 7-Ace

Ace-06 hit against 2, double against 3,4,5,6, hit 7-Ace

Ace-07 double against 2-6, stand 7,8, hit 9,10, Ace

Ace-08 stand against 2-5, double 6, stand 7-Ace

Ace-09 stand

02-02 split against 2-7, hit 8-Ace

03-03 split against 2-7, hit 8-Ace

04-04 hit against 2,3,4, split against 5,6, hit 7-Ace

05-05 double against 2-9, hit against 10, Ace

06-06 split against 2-6, hit against 7-Ace

07-07 split against 2-7, hit 8-Ace

08-08 always split

09-09 split 2-6, stand 7, split 8,9, stand 10-Ace

10-10 stand

Ace-Ace always split

Know this basic strategy as well as your name and your game will improve, I promise! And who knows, you may be at my table and impress me. $

Writer TJ Jorgensen has been a professional Blackjack player for several decades. 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.

COCOPAH CASINO & RESORT

All The Fun Under The Sun

Step into Cocopah Casino & Resort for an experience that promises fun, entertainment, and relaxation at every turn. With a commitment to providing an engaging atmosphere for all guests, Cocopah blends the thrill of casino gaming with the comfort of resort amenities. From the vibrant energy of the casino floor to the casual elegance of the dining and leisure facilities, Cocopah is your destination for a memorable getaway that offers something for everyone.

Cocopah has some of the most generous slots anywhere, boasting over 500 of your favorite video and reel slot machines. They have single, multi-denominational, and multi-game video poker and keno. Try your luck on some of the most popular games around like Devil’s Luck, Colossal Diamonds, The Price is Right, Wheel of Fortune, Wizard of OZ, Dragon Link, Zeus Unleashed, and many more. Plus, Cocopah Casino offers a non-smoking slot section, featuring some of your favorite machines, all in a clean, smoke-free environment!

Cocopah Casino isn’t just about the slots! They also offer Roulette & Blackjack Quartz virtual tables as well as live blackjack tables with limits of up to $200 per wager. If you’d really like to experience all that Cocopah has to offer, join their Rewards Club for amazing perks and benefits. You could receive $500 in Rewards Play and a free two-night stay on the day of sign-up! The Club offers four card levels, each with unique rewards and incentives for guests to play with their card. As you earn points, you work your way up to the Plus and Preferred levels, which include great benefits including discounts on retail items and restaurants.

At Cocopah Resort, you can expect outstanding service and comfort. Each room has recently been updated with new beds, smart HD TVs, cable and so much more! And, who says that you can only have pool time during the summer? Come on in, the water is just fine at Cocopah! The Cocopah pool area includes a jacuzzi hot tub and a heated pool along with comfortable furniture that invites you to be outside all day long.

For the foodies, the 777 Cafe is conveniently located in the breezeway between the Resort and the Casino. You can grab classic favorites like tacos, burgers and sandwiches at this quick service eatery. For a real treat, try the Carne Asada Fries or a Specialty Coffee!

Sit back and enjoy drinks and entertainment at the Sunset Lounge or Rivers Edge Bar, both featuring a bar menu with lighter fare. The Sunset Lounge offers a comfortable retreat as you wind down from your busy day. For a lively atmosphere, stop by the River’s Edge Bar located in the heart of the casino. Catch the game on one of the eight large TV screens or just kick back and play at the bar on one of the bar-top multi-game slot machines. The River’s Edge features a wide selection of specialty drinks, wines, and draft beers. On Friday and Saturday nights, you won’t want to miss their bar specials!

Within walking distance of Cocopah Casino is the Wild River Family Entertainment Center, the first of its kind in the Somerton and Yuma areas. This state-of-the-art facility features 24 lanes of bowling, laser tag, a bar with a fire pit, a new rockclimbing adventure, and a large arcade room.

The Cocopah Bend RV & Golf Resort has an 18-hole, 5,731-yard, Par 73 gem that's perfect for golfers of all levels and features over 800 RV spaces, creating the perfect recreational escape. With lakes on three holes and open year-round, this course offers a scenic and challenging experience. Whether you're looking to participate in open-sign-up events from November to September, join the Men's or Ladies' Golf Clubs, or compete in the Southwest Arizona Women's Golf Championships, Cocopah Bend is your destination for golfing excellence. After you’ve ended your day at the course, you can park your RV at Cocopah Bend or enjoy the dry camping adjacent to the casino with over 50 spaces.

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Voted the best place in Yuma to play bingo for ten consecutive years, Cocopah offers bingo excitement seven days a week, with special matinee sessions available on select days. Skip the lines by putting credits on your account to purchase games through Buy-on-the-Fly right from your handheld unit. And, with Bonanza Trades, you can trade a card you don’t like for two new cards for just a dollar! Join the game at any time with GemHunt, where you can play up to 2,000 cards each game and 20 games per hour with progressive bonus jackpots on special games. Other progressive jackpots are offered through QuickPlay, which has a variety of game themes packed with exciting bingo action and multiple ways to win up to $1,000 per game!

They are also the exclusive home of Planet Bingo in Yuma, the future of bingo technology. Planet Bingo’s electronics have

changed the way bingo is played. It’s exciting, fun, and most of all easy! You can always daub as many paper cards as you want while letting the electronics play for you on other cards. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and yell “BINGO!”

Cocopah Casino & Resort deeply values and honors their veterans, active military, and spouses. So, they are proud to offer the Patriot Card. The Patriot Card is their way of saying thank you, providing all the advantages of the Plus level with a distinctive design to recognize the service and sacrifice of our country's heroes. Rewards Club members receive exclusive offers, rewards, and promotions each month, but in addition to that, Cocopah offers Time of Your Life Rewards every Tuesday and Wednesday. Guests 55+ earn 2X-4X Reward Points and qualify for a $10 Resort Credit when they earn just 30 Reward Points.

Keep up with the latest games, promotions, and special events by visiting their mobile-friendly website, CocopahResort.com. Everything you need to know about Cocopah Casino & Resort is at your fingertips.

If you are near Yuma, immerse yourself in all the fun under the sun at Cocopah! Take exit I-8 at 16th Street – go west to Avenue B then south on Highway 95 or set your phone navigation on Cocopah Casino & Resort located at 15318 S. Ave B just outside of Yuma in Somerton, Arizona.

For more information, visit CocopahResort.com. $

THERE IS ANOTHER WAY TO HAPPINESS

University Of Arizona Professor Publishes 6th Book

Scientists have a reputation for being highly rational and basing their opinions on empirical data. Acclaimed evolutionary biochemist and geneticist Dr. Ski Chilton was no different.

Reflecting back on his accomplishments and outlook on life, Dr. Chilton admits, “there was not a person who pooh-poohed meditation more.” Then, a Sunday morning violent encounter with an untamed Arabian horse nearly cost Dr. Chilton his life, and “it was at that point that moving from science to the sacred in meditation became real.”

From his new vantage point in a wheelchair, Dr. Chilton shifted his focus from the purely empirical to the deeply spiritual, immersing himself in mindfulness and meditation practices. This journey not only facilitated his physical recovery but also ushered in a profound spiritual enlightenment he never saw coming.

In his new, Amazon #1 Best Seller, There is Another Way to Happiness: The Four Step CAST Process that Will Transform Your Life, Chilton presents a rare blend of science, mindfulness and spirituality to walk readers through the four, overlapping steps that helped him overcome his own cycle of fear, anxiety and selfdoubt, and led to his total transformation.

“From evolutionary biology and brain wiring perspectives, happiness is hard and not at all natural for most people,” Chilton said. “It has taken me almost 60 years of life to discover that there is another way to happiness. That I have within me at any moment boundless access to a place of conscious awareness and stillness where my true self, freedom and peace reside.”

In his book, Chilton traces his personal odyssey, from fame and money obsessed egoist to fully awakened Observer of the expanses of conscious living a journey that ultimately culminated in the creation of his CAST Process, a daily life framework for awakening that encompasses four vital stages: Consciousness, Awareness, Surrender and Trust.

“Finding this place has been my spiritual awakening after spending my life battling insecurities, building a toxic and false egoic self, and searching for the worth that clearly wasn’t found in my accomplishments,” Chilton said. “And that’s what I want others to embrace through reading my book.”

As readers embark on their own journeys and engage in the

Deepen their self awareness, peeling back the layers of their being to discover innate happiness within

• Let go of ego, fear and the illusion of control

• Embrace life's unknowables, including the ultimate mystery of death

• Profoundly connect and co-create with the creative intelligence of the universe

“Prepare to awaken to an entirely new existence,” Chilton added. “There is Another Way to Happiness beckons you to step into a beautiful, transcendent path of living.” $

Dr. Ski Chilton is a distinguished innovator, academic and entrepreneur. With a prolific record of over 160 scientific publications and 15 patents, he has founded four companies and a nonprofit. He has been at the forefront of personalized nutrition and wellness, earning widespread recognition in both academia and industry for his trailblazing contributions.

KENO KORNER

By Mark Novak

HOW MANY SPOTS TO PLAY TO WIN?

That Depends On The Game And What It Means “To Win!”

Most keno and video keno players are in it to win a big payout for a small wager. Others love the fast action, the multiple ways to win, and all the game variations out there. Personally, I like playing keno just so I can zone out and play my lucky numbers for a while with a small bankroll.

But what everyone wants to know is how many spots to play in order to win?! I am faced with the exact same dilemma, and I alter how many spots I play depending on what pay table I’m given.

I’m used to seeing the following standard pay table:

10 spots pays start at 5 hits

9 spots pays start at 4 hits

8 spots pays start at 4 hits

7 spots pays start at 3 hits

6 spots pays start at 3 hits

5 spots pays start at 3 hits

4 spots pays start at 2 hits

3 spots pays start at 2 hits

2 spots pays at 2 hits

For this article, I’m not going to include the winning amounts as those are dependent on each casino’s keno game or what each casino decides to set their video keno at. I’ll leave that discussion for a future article.

And, I’m only going to consider combined chances of hitting for each number of spots on an 80 number, 20 ball simple draw game, and not a way game. Again, in this short space, I can only cover certain aspects of keno, not all of it. Bear with me, please!

What I was surprised to learn was the large difference in “winning” between a player’s selected spots. And when I say “winning” I’m purely referring to getting hits, any hits, that pay based on the number of spots selected.

You’d think playing 10 spots (pays starting when 5 are hit) you’d have the best chance of winning. Think again. Playing a 10 spot is actually the second worst play based on my list above!

Any idea which number of spots is the worst? I couldn't answer this until I ran all the numbers myself. And the winner is

2 spots!

With a hit rate of around 1 win every 16 games or so, playing 2 spots where the only win is hitting the 2 spots pays takes the cake as the least winning. 10 spots, where hitting 5 spots is the lowest pay, gives wins around 1 every 15 games.

So what spots should you play to win the most? It’s close but play 5, 4, and 7 spots for your best chances to win. Selecting 5 spots, you’ll experience wins once every 2.72 games on average. Play 4 spots and wins occur roughly once every 3.86 games. Pick 7 spots and you’re a winner once every 4.23 games, mathematically.

Again, I’m not including how much the wins pay, but if you are chasing hits that do pay, 5, 4, and 7 spots are the ones to play. And I’ll confess, I do play 5 and 7 a lot. Those are my go-to games. And, I’m not surprised that even before I knew the math predicted these to be the winningest (Is that a word? Maybe our editor will let it slide…) I intuitively felt they were the best. You probably did too.

WHERE TO PLAY: Every casino has video keno. Just be sure to check the minimum bets along with the pay tables across denominations and investigate all the video keno units in the casino. For live keno, visit the Keno Lounge at Casino Arizona and the Caesars Sportsbook at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. $

By Mark Novak

DEHYDRATION CAN AFFECT YOUR GAME

Stay Hydrated For Health & To Increase Your Chances Of Winning

Walk around a casino floor and more times than not you’ll see people sitting in front of slot machines, at the blackjack or poker tables and in the bingo halls without a drink in front of them. Bingo sessions and table games tournaments can last for hours and some players don’t consume a single beverage the entire time. I’ve even seen slot players sit at one game the entire day and not get up to use the restroom, which is a sure-tell sign of dehydration.

When you’re drinking enough water and staying hydrated, you will need to use the restroom about 7 times in a 24-hour period (during waking hours). In other words, if you are going to the restroom once every 2 to 2.5 hours, all is likely well, according to the Mayo Clinic. And, according to WebMD, a person should, on average, urinate 6 to 8 times a day. Going up to 10 times is normal for the high-achieving water drinkers or people who are drinking caffeinated or alcoholic beverages as they tend to have a diuretic effect. However, more than 10 trips to the bathroom in one day is too much (i.e. put down that water bottle!) and visiting the loo less than 6 times is too little.

There are numerous studies that have shown you only need to be 1% dehydrated to experience a 5% decrease in cognitive function. What’s even scarier is that a 2% decrease in brain hydration can result in depression, short term memory loss, trouble concentrating and performing simple math computations. Prolonged dehydration over time can actually cause brain cells to shrink in size and create a host of other health problems.

During a study at the University of Connecticut’s Human Performance Laboratory, a group of active and healthy participants were induced into dehydration by walking on a treadmill and then subjected to a battery of cognitive assessments that measured reaction time, reasoning, vigilance and concentration, among other tests. The results were then compared against a separate series of tests when the individuals were not dehydrated. While both the mildly dehydrated men and women experienced extreme fatigue and decreased performance in every single category, another very interesting outcome was that adverse changes in mood and symptoms were “substantially greater in females than in males,” according to the study.

Besides impairing your ability to think clearly, dehydration can also alter a person’s mood and disposition which is the last thing any of us need while we’re at the casino. Although gam-

ing is a form of entertainment, it also involves risk-taking and there is money at stake. Why wouldn’t you want to bring your A-Game to the casino when you’re gambling with your hardearned money? You must be in the proper mindset and focused. You don’t want to hold the wrong card when playing video poker, miss a call during bingo or, worse yet, go on tilt when playing any game at the casino.

In order to stay properly hydrated, experts recommend drinking at least eight, 8-ounce glasses of water a day, which is equivalent to about 2 liters. Some even recommend guzzling up to half of your body weight in ounces (ex. 100 ounces of water for a 200 lb. male). And, for every 8-ounce cup of coffee, tea or any other caffeinated beverage consumed, you should add an additional cup of water to make up for the dehydrating effects of those liquids. A simple way to gauge your level of hydration is to pay attention to the color of your urine. If it looks clear or pale yellow, then you’re drinking enough water. But if your urine is a darker yellow or an amber color, or if your urine output is very low, then it’s time to hydrate.

Once you keep your body hydrated, you will start noticing that you’re more focused, less tired and fatigued, and overall happier, positive and more energetic. Yes, those are just some of the amazing benefits of staying hydrated. So, drink up for your health and, who knows, you may just start winning more at the casino too! $

GAMING NEWS

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Casino Del Sol & Pascua Yaqui Tribe Announce Construction Partners For New Casino Project

As plans for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe’s new gaming facility forge ahead, Casino Del Sol is proud to announce its partners for the multi-year construction project. Yaeger Architecture, McCarthy Building Companies, and Summit Project Management have been selected to design, develop, and oversee the new build at the intersection of Grant Road and Interstate 10 in central Tucson.

The 65,000 square-foot gaming facility will feature an expansive casino floor complete with a sportsbook, high limit room, slot machines, and table games. The property will also boast three food and beverage outlets including a food court, fullservice restaurant and center bar. In addition to a surface parking lot with 195 spaces, a new four-level parking garage will be built on-site to accommodate 1,050 vehicles.

McCarthy Building Companies will serve as the general contractor for the project. Yaeger Architecture will serve as the architect for the project, establishing the schematic design, floor plan, exterior renderings, and interior design concepts for the project. Summit Project Management will provide owner’s representative and project management services. Amaktoolik Studios led the site planning stage of the project.

“We couldn’t be happier to introduce the team we've assembled to bring our new world-class gaming property to life,” said CEO of Casino Del Sol, Kimberly Van Amburg. “This talented group of professionals has already made fantastic progress on the planning front, and we’re really excited about the direction so far. We look forward to breaking ground later this year.”

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March Promotions & Celebrating Giving

Mondays in March is Military Mondays. Guests presenting an active Military or Veteran ID may redeem a choice of $15 in free slot play or “First Bet On Us” on any one Monday. Available at the Caesars Rewards Center from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Wednesdays in March, guests can enjoy a 10X Reward Credit multiplier from 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. and “youngsters” over 55 can participate in Forever Young from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

For guests ready to enjoy their favorite drinks, make sure to visit Happy Hour in The Lounge from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Just ask the friendly bar staff for all the drink specials.

And on Saturday, March 23, guests can choose their Glasslock Set. Access the promotion at the casino kiosks from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and redeem gifts from noon to 7 p.m.

During 2023, the HERO committee and Business Impact Groups at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino combined organized and/ or participated in more than 55 events. Employees personally donated more than $10,000 and volunteered countless hours to support causes and organizations in need. Harrah’s AkChin Casino HERO committee donated $29,830 worth of inkind certificates and $50,120 in cash. Some of the organizations that were supported in 2023 but are not limited to: Against Abuse, Boys and Girls Club of the Sun Corridor - Casa Grande, Casa Grande Roller Derby, First Things First, F.O.R. Maricopa, Maricopa VFW, Saddleback Elementary School, and the United Way of Pinal County. Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino also has redemption kiosks that enable guests to donate their change when cashing in a slot machine ticket. In 2023, guests donated more than $55,700 to highlighted charities. Please consider donating. For more info, visit HarrahsAkChin.com. $

GAMING NEWS

Submitted by Paul Steinbeck on behalf of Aristocrat Gaming

Submitted by Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos

Aristocrat Honored At European Casino Awards Dragon Link Wins Best Slot Game

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March Events & Promotions

Aristocrat Gaming announced being awarded the Best Slot Game for Dragon Link by the European Casino Awards. “We are incredibly honored and proud to be recognized by the gaming industry in such a notable way,” said Marcel Heutmekers, VP of Sales and Operations in EMEA for Aristocrat Gaming. “We are dedicated to being the partner of choice for the EMEA region and across the globe, which includes delivering on our investment in innovation and understanding the individual needs of our customers. This recognition speaks to the collective brilliance of our talented teams and we are fortunate to have the best people making industry-leading products.”

Dragon Link is a global sensation and has been a topperforming game across Europe since 2018. Its progressive link and Hold & Spin game mechanic revolutionized the gaming industry. Players are entertained as they chase the free spin scatter, wild stacks, the Hold & Spin Bonus and more. Dragon Link is most widely found on the MarsX cabinet with four player-favorite Asian-themed base games including Autumn Moon, Golden Century, Happy & Prosperous, and Panda Magic.

Players can try their luck on Dragon Link at the following casinos in Arizona: Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, Wild Horse Pass Casino, Lone Butte Casino, Vee Quiva Casino, Casino Arizona, Talking Stick Resort, We-Ko-Pa Casino, Desert Diamond Casino (West Valley, Tucson, Sahuarita), Apache Sky Casino, Casino Del Sol, Paradise Casino, and Quechan Casino (barely in California)

For info on Aristocrat Gaming’s industry-leading and awardwinning games and more, visit AristocratGaming.com. $

March 4, 11, 18 and 25th: Employed in the local Service Industry? Monday nights at Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos are all about YOU! Gold Rush Club members representing the Service Industry and presenting proper ID can earn $10 in Gold Rewards and participate in Service Industry Nights’ food and beverage specials. Join the fun from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Mondays and enjoy your night!

March 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30th: Share the Gold! Hot Seat winners playing Slots or Table Games at Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos in March will receive $200 cash and “Share” an additional $100 cash with a winner of their choosing. Fridays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at both casinos. Win $200 cash and “Share the Gold!”

March 17th: Get your Irish on at Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos with traditional dining options! The Grey Room at Bucky’s Casino will be preparing Shepherd’s Pie with soda bread and a side salad on Sunday, March 17th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., offered at $16.99. At Yavapai Casino Cantina enjoy Corned Beef Hash and Eggs from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. offered at $11.99 or a mouthwatering Monster Rueben served with choice of side from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., offered at $16.99.

March 31st: Relax and enjoy a delicious Easter Brunch Buffet! Visit the Grey Room at Bucky’s Casino Sunday, March 31st from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Indulge in a tasty array of Easter favorites including juicy Prime Rib, a savory omelet or egg of choice, shrimp cocktail and seafood platter, fresh, colorful salads, and delectable pastries. Easter Brunch Buffet will be offered at $34.99 at the Grey Room.

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CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

The Brian McKnight 4 April 6

Banda Machos May 3

BUCKY’S & YAVAPAI CASINOS Prescott

Live music at the Prescott Resort 6-9 p.m. Saturdays.

Cantina Karaoke Mondays 6-9 p.m.

CASINO ARIZONA Scottsdale

Yachtzilla Monsters Of Soft Rock March 15 & 16

Bruno & The Hooligans (Bruno Mars) March 22 & 23

Experience Hendrix (Jimi Hendrix) March 29 & 30

CASINO DEL SOL Tucson

Los Angeles Azules April 6

Bobby Pulido, Robert Pulido & Elida Reyna April 20

Gloria Trevi September 6

CLIFF CASTLE CASINO HOTEL Camp Verde

Live music at The Dragonfly on Fridays & Saturdays

Comedy at the Castle

COCOPAH CASINO Somerton

Karaoke Saturdays 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

DESERT DIAMOND CASINO Sahuarita

Thirsty Thursday Tribute Concert Series

Johnny Gill March 15

90s R&B Rewind Feat. Dru Hill & Ginuwine April 20

Gipsy Kings Feat. Nicolas Reyes August 10

HARRAH’S AK-CHIN CASINO Maricopa

Chelsea Handler April 12

Foreigner April 13

Little Joe Y La Familia May 11

Chris Young May 17

HON-DAH RESORT CASINO Pinetop

Live Music Tuesdays Through Saturdays

Monday Funday Comedy Shows at 7 p.m.

Various Acts At The Timber’s Showroom at 8 p.m.

MAZATZAL CASINO Payson

Tyler Farr March 22

Voyager (Journey) May 18

Turn The Page (Bob Seger) June 15

QUECHAN CASINO RESORT Winterhaven

George Lopez March 8

TALKING STICK RESORT Scottsdale

John Waite March 8

Ron White March 16

Toto March 17

The Jets March 29 & 30

TWIN ARROWS CASINO Flagstaff

No info submitted at press time. Contact casino.

WE-KO-PA CASINO RESORT Fountain Hills

Live Music In Ember Steakhouse

Live Music In WKP Sports & Entertainment

WILD HORSE PASS RESORT & CASINO Chandler

WAR March 9

Martina McBride March 23

Rev Run, DJ Ruckus & Big Daddy Kane April 5

Ron White @ Talking Stick Resort

Toto @ Talking Stick Resort

Chris Young

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino

March 17

Chris Young, a pillar in the country genre with his distinctive baritone and memorable storytelling, is coming to The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. The multiplatinum artist, one of Billboard’s top country artists of the decade, has amassed over five billion career streams and 13 No. 1 hits, eleven as a songwriter.

Capping 2021 as Billboard’s Country Airplay Song of the year, Young’s “Famous Friends” took home Collaborative Video of the Year at the 2021 CMT Music Awards and earned 3 Country Music Association Awards nominations, 7 Academy of Country Music Awards nominations and his first American Music Awards and iHeart Radio Music Awards nods.

Chris Young will perform at 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 17, at The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. Tickets start at $59.50. For tickets and more information visit their website at HarrahsAkChin.com.

About Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino:

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. $

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Legendary rock band Foreigner is bringing nearly 50 years of hits to The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino as part of the band’s farewell tour. With 10 multi-platinum albums and 16 Top 30 hits, FOREIGNER is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 80 million.

Foreigner is responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Urgent,” “Head Games,” “Say You Will,” “Dirty White Boy,” “Long, Long Way From Home” and the worldwide #1 hit, “I Want To Know What Love Is.” FOREIGNER still rocks the charts more than 40 years into the game with massive airplay and continued Billboard Top 200 album success. Audio and video streams of FOREIGNER’s hits are approaching 15 million per week.

FOREIGNER announced the beginning of their Farewell Tour on national television on November 14th, 2022. The tour commenced on July 6th, 2023 in Alpharetta, GA and we expect that it will take two years or so to complete. The goal is to get to all the cities that the band has played since its reformation in 2004.

Foreigner will perform at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. Tickets start at $89.50. For tickets and more information visit their website at HarrahsAkChin.com. $

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REEL RESULT:

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By Sami Becker

STILLETO NAILS

A Fashion Trend That Has No Place In A Casino

Sami, I was just served by a waitress at [a casino] that had the longest, pointy nails I have ever seen in my life! They must have been over two inches long! I was appalled that a person with those nails was serving our food. Her thumb nails were touching our food! God only knows what bacteria she had under her nails! I’m shocked that her supervisors allow her to have those kinds of nails. I talked to the manager on duty and they said there was nothing they could do about it. Seriously?! I, for one, and everyone I was with that day are never going back to that restaurant again! That is so unhygienic and completely disgusting! What do you think?

Tara F Gilbert, AZ

Tara, I completely agree with you! In fact, the long, pointy nails you refer to (called stiletto nails) have no business on any employee in a casino. Period. Whether the workers are serving food, checking customers in at the hotel, cleaning rooms, dealing cards, or paying jackpots on the floor, it’s not appropriate. The main reason, as you mention, is the health hazard.

In a recent article in USA Today Jeffrey Kaplan, a Biology Professor at American University, emphasized, “The longer the nail, the more surface area there is for microorganisms to adhere to. Studies have found 32 different bacteria and 28 different fungi underneath fingernails.” One study even found MRSA, an antibiotic-resistant bacteria that causes serious infections underneath half of the fingernail samples collected.

Besides the obvious health risks to both the customers and the employees, there is another reason why management really needs to institute a policy against extremely long nails and it boils down to efficiency. Most employees with the outrageously long nails are just not as efficient when performing their duties (and please note that I did emphasize the word most here and I did not say all employees).

Personally, from a customer prospective, I have experienced a tendency for increased mistakes and slower service when being helped by employees with stiletto nails or something similar. For example, when checking in at a casino hotel, I’ve noticed the difficulties the employees exhibit just with basic tasks like using a keyboard, touching a screen, or holding a pen in their hands. Everything seems so much slower and laborious as a result of the long nails.

As another example, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve received a taxable hand pay at the slots and cringed watching a

slot attendant count and recount (sometimes up to three times) the money into my hands while fumbling around with the long s player tracking system as they contort

For those who are squeamish (like me), you may want to stop reading now and skip over to the next paragraph. One day I was playing my favorite slot game when the person’s machine next to me froze. I’m not exactly sure whether the machine went into a tilt because of a paper jam or some other reason. To make a long story short, a slot attendant (with stiletto nails, btw) had to open the machine to take care of the problem. The earpiercing scream, followed by a long shriek was the first reason I nearly peed my pants from fright. The second reason was because of what I saw when I looked over (and I really, really wish I didn’t). Two nails got caught on the door (yes, two not just one), were bent backwards and ripped off along with half of her original nail beds. And the blood, oh the blood! I almost fainted at the sight of her hands and the thought of the pain and agony she must have been going through! Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

I can’t say that I don’t understand these women because I, like almost all women, have sacrificed health, time, money and comfort all in the name of fashion. Contacts, high heels, underwire bras, tight jeans, slimming undergarments, tanning booths, I’ve done it all. But when fashion is so painful and trendy equals torture, all of us women really have to think twice about the decisions we’re making and why? Especially when crazy fads pose serious health risks and dangers to us and those around us. Plus, I would seriously hope that casino management wants to minimize the potential for unsafe situations as stiletto nails are a definite health hazard and can cause workplace injuries. Furthermore, they can cost the casinos a lot of money and time due to inefficiency in the long run. $

WORD SEARCH

To International Women’s Day on March 8, Find: ACTIVIST, CONFIDENCE, CREATIVITY, EDUCATE, EMPOWERMENT, EQUALITY, FREEDOM, LIBERATION, MOVEMENT, OPRESSION, PROGRESS, REFORM, RIGHTS, SELF ESTEEM, SISTERHOOD, SOCIAL, STRUGGLE, SUFFRAGE, VINDICATION, WOMEN. Words appear in any direction. (Solution on page 38)

T A Q N E D Q J D X N K V S J

W O M E N S G B Z P F T I E C

D I K O K S L B N L V B T J O

S E T P T E E E M E S J D F N

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Jokes & Quotes

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

There are four engineers traveling in a car; a mechanical engineer, a chemical engineer, an electrical engineer and a computer engineer.

The car breaks down.

“Sounds to me as if the pistons have seized. We’ll have to strip down the engine before we can get the car working again,” says the mechanical engineer.

“Well,” says the chemical engineer, “it sounds to me as if the fuel might be contaminated. I think we should clear out the fuel system.”

“I think it might be a grounding problem or maybe a faulty plug lead,” says the electrical engineer.

They all turn to the computer engineer who has remained quiet and ask, “Well, what do you think?”

The computer engineer responds, “What if we all get out of the car and get back in again?”

SUDOKU

Each of the columns, rows, and 3 x 3 grids must contain all of the digits 1 - 9. None of the digits may appear more than once in each column, row, and 3 x 3 grid.

Level: MEDIUM

(Solution on page 38)

Zodiac Lucky Numbers

Aries (March 21 – April 19): 6, 16, 21, 39, 43, 62

Taurus (April 20 – May 20): 10, 20, 26, 41, 51, 63

Gemini (May 21 – June 20): 1, 5, 16, 40, 49, 67

Cancer (June 21 – July 22): 2, 7, 20, 40, 50, 63

Leo (July 23 – August 22): 11, 13, 25, 34, 43, 66

Virgo (August 23 – September 22): 8, 12, 18, 39, 44, 66

Libra (September 23 – October 22): 11, 13, 17, 35, 49, 69

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21): 9, 16, 26, 36, 53, 67

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21): 2, 14, 25, 35, 43, 69

Capricorn (December 22 – January 19): 3, 13, 25, 31, 49, 65

Aquarius (January 20 – February 18): 1, 10, 21, 41, 55, 58

Pisces (February 19 – March 20): 8, 10, 15, 31, 53, 64

Green Wood Dragon Year

Ask for good luck: 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, 14, 18, 21, 24, 26, 31.

Travel: 1, 4, 11, 12, 14, 16, 20, 23, 28.

Meet with someone: 1, 6, 8, 18, 20, 28.

There is overlap on the 1st this month!

The Blue Dragon Festival March 11, 2024

A holiday closely tied to China’s ancient agrarian culture. It’s a traditional holiday meant to welcome the earliest tentative signs of spring. The belief is based on the dragon, who presides over all animals, “raising its head” awakening the land and other animals at this time. Be sure to clean the house, get a haircut, and eat dragon foods like dumplings (the ears), pancakes (the scales), and noodles (the beard) to encourage rain and a good harvest.