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Hints, Tips, And Advice On Your Favorite Casino Games! A Monthly Publication Created By Slot Machine Game Designers. The Arizona Gaming Guide is a free monthly magazine for people who enjoy visiting casinos and playing casino games. The magazine discusses Slot Machines, Video Slots, Reel Slots, Electronic Table Games like: Blackjack, Roulette, and Craps. Packed with in-depth features, advice, hints, tips, secrets, and so much more!
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Contents
04 EDITOR’S NOTE
What’s On Our Mind.
06 PLAYERS TALK
What’s On Your Mind.
08 GREAT GAMES—NEW SLOTS COMING SOON
Colossal Gaming’s New Lineup Of Slots.
11 GREAT GAMES—NEW SLOTS
Desert Diamond Casino In Tucson Strikes Oil First.
12 GREAT GAMES—POKER
TSR’s ARENA Hosts July Promos & Tournaments.
14 WINNING WAYS—HINTS & TIPS
Fact Or Fiction.
17 GAMING NEWS
A Bad Bet Right Out Of The Gate.
18 CASINO DINING
What Salads To Try At Your Favorite AZ Casinos.
20 FEATURE STORY
AZ Gaming Tribes Celebrate 10 Years Of Giving.
22 CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY
Come On Bingo Caller Make Me Holler!
25 FUN FACTS
From The Strange To The Creepy.
26 TRIBAL NEWS
Crooked Arrows—See This Film.
28 TRAVEL
Exquisite European Casinos Are Very Different.
32 CASINO ENTERTAINMENT
List Of What’s Happening Around The State.
34 CASINO NIGHTLIFE
An Exclusive Look At Phoenix Area Casino Nightlife.
36 FUN & GAMES
Sudoku & Puzzles To Keep Your Mind Sharp.
37 SAMI’S SMACKDOWN
Rants, Raves & Reflections.
38 CASINO DIRECTORY
Locations & Amenities.
DEPARTMENTS
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VOLUME 04 • ISSUE 07
PUBLISHER
Chris Hoft
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Elizabeth Torma
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Alexandra Lang
ART DIRECTOR
Melanie Mueller
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Ramses Ja
Mark Novak
Alex Stewart
Samantha Becker
Lana Hartmann
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The Arizona Gaming Guide (AGG) presents casino industry and
gaming related facts as well as personal opinions and expects the
reader to make his or her own decisions. All responses to reader
posts, e-mails and letters are to be considered as advice only. AGG
accepts no responsibility and no liability for any actions of our
readers based on the articles and advertisements presented within
this publication. All pictures, images, logos, trademarks and trade
names, etc. are the sole property of their respective owners.
You must be 21 or older to gamble. Please play responsibly.
Help is available at 1.800.NEXT.STEP or problemgambling.az.gov.
EDITOR’S NOTE
Your Authority On Everything Gaming
Introducing Fresh Talent! We are fortunate to welcome Ramses Ja as an exclusive addition to our team this
month. He will be sharing his unique perspective on casino nightlife in our ex-
tended entertainment section. Having gained years of experience as a DJ for sev-
eral Phoenix area radio stations, a television station, numerous clubs and other
venues, he also continues to exhibit his DJ talents at casinos around Phoenix and
Las Vegas. We can’t wait to read what he’ll continue to spin for us each month!
In addition, we have a fantastic article on how 10 years of Tribal gaming has di-
rectly benefitted Arizonans and a piece on how European casinos are very differ-
ent establishments from those we visit here in the United States.
Please visit us at: www.facebook.com/ArizonaGamingGuide, become part of our com-
munity and share your thoughts and experiences with others who also love the
same casino games you do. You can sign up for our e-newsletter and find current
and back issues of AZ Gaming Guide on our website at www.azgamingguide.com. Let
me know what you think of our July issue and have fun!
Cheers!
Alexandra Lang
Editor-in-Chief
The story on Cliff Castle Casino Hotel’s new penny slots (May 2012) should have been credited to Cliff Castle employee Kris Foreman.
Alexandra
Arizona’s State Gaming Regulatory Agency:
Arizona Department of Gaming
1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 450, Phoenix, 85007
1.602.771.4263 or azgaming.gov
Tribal Gaming Funded Problem Gambling Resource:
Office of Problem Gambling
1.800.NEXT.STEP or 1.800.639.8783
1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 450, Phoenix, 85007
1.602.542.8998 or problemgambling.az.gov
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PLAYERS TALK Q&A On Everything Gaming
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Q: DISAPPEARING SLOTS
Could you settle a debate between my husband and
myself? When we visit the casinos in our area we find
some of our favorite slot machines gone, nowhere to be
found. My husband says they are gone because their
payouts are greater than what they took in. I say that the
machines are just old and there are many new ones that
they want to display. What do you have to say?
MaryEllen Miles – Tucson, AZ
A: MaryEllen, I must say that both you and your husband are
right about this one! When a slot department decides to remove
a game from the floor, one of the primary reasons is because of
the performance data. Ultimately, a slot needs to be making the
casino and/or the slot manufacturer money! Some slot games
are on “participation” which means that the casino and the slot
manufacturer share in the profits. If one or both of the parties
are not satisfied with a game’s performance, then a new game
will be put in its place with the anticipation that it will provide
better results.
The other reason that a slot game may be removed from the
floor is purely because of its age. Even if it is popular with play-
ers and makes money for the casino, sometimes the software
and the parts can’t be supported by the manufacturer anymore!
If something on the slot needs to be replaced like a monitor or a
button panel, the parts may not exist anymore! Every slot
manufacturer needs to be able to offer technical support to the
casino and this means replacing any parts that are malfunc-
tioning. If this can’t be done quickly and efficiently because
parts need to be created there is a risk that a game will be “out
of service” for an extended period of time.
Q: HANDLE BAR VS. SPIN BUTTON
A long time ago, a guy told me that it’s possible to pull
the handle in exactly the right way to hit something on
a machine. Is that true? I don’t like pulling the handle,
I’d rather just press the button if it doesn’t matter.
Ed Murdock. – Mesa, AZ
A: Ed, Oh boy … this sounds like yet another crazy casino
myth that must be circulating around. First of all, there are no
ASK THE EXPERTS and get a $25 gas card if we decide to print your question! Do you have a question for our staff of casino gaming industry professionals and slot experts? Write us with your questions
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gears or levers or springs which control the outcome of a spin
anymore on mechanical reel slot games. Both the video reels
and the classic slot games with the sevens and bars are run off
of a computer and a random number generator—they actually
have been for decades! Therefore, if you prefer pressing the spin
button over pulling the handle, go ahead and do so because the
result will be the same.
Just as an additional side note: stopping the reels while they’re
spinning by pressing the spin button, or by pulling the handle
down quickly or holding it down, also has no effect on the out-
come of the game. It just ends the spin quicker.
Q: SLOT COMBINATIONS & THE RNG
Hi guys, love the magazine, I can never wait for the next
issue. My first question: when playing the classic 3 reel
slots, does the RNG give one winning combination per
spin or does it give a separate combination for each
reel? For example, sometimes it seems like maybe the
first and the last reel keep showing a winning combina-
tion and the middle reel keeps missing. And, second
question: if a bonus consists of free spins, is each spin a
result of a new RNG combination or is the whole bonus
pre-determined before it starts?
Eric Kalocin – Chandler, AZ
A: Eric, these are great questions clearly based on the keen in-
stincts you have! In the Class III gaming environment of slot
machines, any individual random outcome has an independent
random number associated with it. So, with respect to your
classic three reel slot question, each reel is an independent event
and the computer program running the game asks for three
random numbers of the random number generator (RNG) as
soon as the "spin" button is pressed by a player. The first ran-
dom number is used to determine where the first reel lands, the
second random number defines the outcome of the second reel,
and finally the last number generates the result of the third
reel's spin. Just to put your mind at ease, in Arizona, 100% of
the classic 3 reel slots are Class III slot machines which abide by
this common gaming industry regulation.
Your extended example concerning what is called a "near
Q&A On Everything Gaming PLAYERS TALK
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miss" (first and third reels hit, second reel does not) gets into
the territory of slot machine game design. While common gam-
ing industry regulations prevent the probability of "near
misses" becoming too large for the highest valued symbol
(typically the symbol that pays the most or pays a progressive)
of a slot machine game, they do not regulate the probability of
"near misses" for the other (lower value) symbols. Slot machine
game designers are not always careful when they generate the
long run probabilities for symbols that aren't paying the high-
est, are wild, are multipliers, and so on. As a result on many
classic three reel games (as well as video slots) players experi-
ence "near miss" situations for certain symbols (like a white
seven or a two bar) quite often. This leads to players question-
ing the behavior of the slot, as you are. There's nothing wrong
with the game, it's just designed that way. Possibly on purpose,
possibly because the designer was lazy or doesn't really under-
stand slot machine game design or what turns gamblers on or
off to a slot. In our opinion, we strongly believe the "near miss"
lower value symbols on classic three reel slots are purely the
result of sloppy work and a lack of understanding on the part of
the design team.
As far as free games bonuses go (we're still discussing Class III
gaming), we've essentially answered your question already.
Each event, which as a whole or in part contributes to the
evaluation or awarding of a pay, must have its own random
number associated with it. If five reels are used to play a free
games bonus, then as each free spin starts, five random num-
bers are used to determine the outcome of each reel. On the next
spin, the software of the slot machine grabs five more random
numbers for the five reels, and so on. $
CLASS II VS. CLASS III SLOTSCLASS II VS. CLASS III SLOTS
If you are playing a Class II video slot then you are, in
essence, playing a bingo game and the reel spins, bonuses,
animations, and sounds are purely for entertainment pur-
poses. In Arizona, Rocket Gaming is currently the only slot
manufacturer with Class II gaming devices in the casinos.
You can easily spot them by the bingo card in one of the
corners of the screen and a disclaimer which states that the
reels and any animations are for entertainment purposes
only. Class II video slots use one central computer to deter-
mine random outcomes for each slot machine connected to
it. The central computer randomly selects wins and losses
from a finite list of outcomes and sends the result to a slot
as soon as a spin button is pressed. As you can imagine, the
drawing of the random numbers is very different between
Class II and Class III slots.
GREAT GAMES New Slots Coming Soon
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Bigger is Better
alk into any casino over the past half century and you
cannot help but to notice the flashing lights and bell-
ringing, playful musical sounds of the magical slot machines.
Today, in 2012, it is safe to say that what you experience both
visually and audibly when entering a gaming facility is not your
Aunt Trudy’s slot machine. The trend now is high definition
graphics, flawless sound clarity, interactive themes and large
footprint games.
Colossal Southwest Gaming has grown to be the leading edge
company for providing this technology to casinos in Arizona.
The games are interactive, fun, bright, player-centric, highly
entertaining and most of all - BIG! Large format slot gaming has
taken the country by storm. The 4600 series of games is a prime
example. The 46” diagonal HD screen loaded with vivid color
and an Infinity sound system draws in the slot player even
W
Did You Know …
Colossal Gaming was formed in 2003 by gaming veterans
on a mission to bring new and unique game play to the
Native American casinos. Each of their founders has over
20 years of experience with some of the most advanced
and successful companies in the history of gaming and a
passion to bring the next big innovation to casino floors.
From day one, Colossal Gaming’s philosophy has been to
provide exciting game play that is engineered for FUN!
They are pioneers in large-format slot gaming and all of
their cabinets have extremely high-quality craftsmanship,
eye-catching graphics, vivid colors, and non-stop action.
These are just some of the many reasons this young com-
pany has experienced tremendous growth in the past few
years!
With most Colossal games, players are tracking
their progress towards bigger bonuses on the top
section of the monitor while playing the base game.
A truly unique interface that must be experienced by
all slot enthusiasts!
By Lisa Black
New Slots Coming Soon GREAT GAMES
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within the ambient noise of the casino! And, once a slot enthusi-
ast begins playing one of the fun, innovative themed games, he
or she will remain at the machine for an extended period of
time.
Take, for example, the game titled “Beach Party Kachingo.”
The game consists of five reels with three visible symbols per
reel. Pays are determined by matching symbols in consecutive
reels starting with the left-most reel. Wild symbols, a player
favorite, are also part of the “Beach Party Kachingo” appeal!
Additionally, the game features an interactive bonus which al-
lows the player to make choices. First, the awarding of “bonus
points” takes place and second is the redemption of these bonus
points for free spins and in some instances, free credits. This
empowers the player to have a bit of the “excitement” stake in
the game. This factor is elevated by allowing the player to
accumulate and save bonus points for even larger bonus
opportunities! This is innovation and cutting edge technol-
ogy at its best.
Colossal Gaming understands what’s exciting and fun for
slot players and that’s why their designs are so unique and
so popular. They attract slot players, keep them interested
and coming back for more. Casinos throughout the country
continue to have tremendous success with Colossal Gaming
machines because they receive significant play due to their
popularity with players.
For more information contact Lisa Black, the Account Execu-
tive for Colossal Southwest Gaming, via mobile phone at
(602) 663-0535 or via email at lblack@colossalswg. $
The New Wave of Slot Gaming
New Slots GREAT GAMES
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Desert Diamond Casino in Tucson
is first to install IGT’s hot new slot
exas Tea® is back and it’s bigger and better than ever! The
thrill of gushing oil derricks and winning Texas Ted’s for-
tune is now experienced on the larger-than-life Center Stage™
103-inch video display.
Game Play
This 5-reel, 40-payline, 300 credit max bet game now brings the
popular Texas Tea brand to the Center Stage™ series. In the
base game, helicopters, classic cars and TNT explosives bust
onto the screen to award wilds and multiplier wins. Players
become part of the thrills and enjoy nonstop entertainment
when they choose one of four amusing characters—Texas Ted,
Texas Tina, Horace the Horse, or Armando the Armadillo—to
represent them in the bonus events. The four immersive bonus
games can be played as a group on the overhead screen. Two
free games bonuses, the Fishing Pier Free Games bonus and the
Heart of Texas Free Games bonus will keep players engaged
while the West Texas Oil bonus and Houston, We have a Bonus
games provide interactive, hilarious fun. Texas Tea® Center
Stage™ is a fun twist on the classic favorite that will have play-
ers gushing for more. To read more information about this
game or other games by slot manufacturer IGT, visit their web-
site at: www.igt.com.
More New Slots By IGT
While visiting Desert Diamond Casino—Tucson, you may want
to try some of their other latest additions such as: Dia de Muer-
tos, Jaguar Princess, Shadow of the Panther, LobsterMania2, Sex
and the City, Dirty Dancing, and The Hangover. And, get ready
to hear your favorite Elvis song because IGT’s new slot, Elvis
the King, is now live at Desert Diamond Casino—Sahuarita! $
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GREAT GAMES Poker
ARENA Poker RoomARENA Poker Room AtAt TSRTSR
Hosts Thrilling Table Poker Promotions & Events In July
UPCOMING EVENTS
& & TOURNAMENTS
ust like the temperatures that continue to rise in the Valley,
the gaming floor at Talking Stick Resort is getting even hot-
ter with exciting poker events and promotions taking place
throughout July. Visit the ARENA Poker Room this month to
take advantage of unbeatable jackpot bonuses, exclusive Player
Rewards Club specials, and the chance to compete in a variety
of daily poker tournaments to win jackpots as high as $20,000!
AZ State Championship Satellite Tournaments & Sign-ups
Talking Stick Resort is gearing up for the return of the AZ State
Poker Championship and now is the time to secure your seat!
Currently in its 8th year, the annual five day tournament is
scheduled to begin Friday, August 10. To enter, players can visit
the property’s Box Office or call 480-850-7734 to sign up. There
is a $1,000 buy-in with a $70 entry fee (unlimited entries). The
buy-in provides $15,000 worth of tournament chips for a chance
at a guaranteed $1 million jackpot!
Qualifying satellite tournaments are happening daily in the
ARENA Poker Room. Players may participate in one of the
tournaments for a chance to bypass the buy-in and entry fee and
“win a seat” to the State Championships!
On-Going Promotions
Royal Flush Wheel Spins
Every day in July, players with a Royal Flush will get a chance
to spin the prize wheel and win up to $500 cash!
High Hand Wheel Spins
Players holding a four-of-a-kind or higher in Texas Hold ‘Em
and Omaha and Stud games earn the chance to spin the wheel
and win cash prizes every Sunday, Monday, and Thursday
from 11 am to 11 pm.
Get Your Aces Cracked
Players who get their aces cracked in Texas Hold ‘Em games
between 2 and 10 am will receive an extra $100.
Player Appreciation
A good breakfast is the best fuel for a full day’s worth of gam-
ing and throughout July, $3 breakfast specials will be offered in
the ARENA Poker Room every day from 2 am to 12 pm. Also,
Player Rewards Club members who play for a full eight hours
will receive a $5 food voucher valid for one year. A valid Player
Rewards Club Card must be swiped in and out to receive credit.
For more information about Talking Stick Resort’s current and
upcoming events and promotions, please call 480-850-7777. $
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Exciting poker tournaments are scheduled to take place every Saturday and Sunday in July. Sign-ups begin at the poker cage
every Monday prior to tournament dates. (Prize pools based on number of entries.)
July 7 Big Stack No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em $300 buy-in with $30 entry fee 11:15 am
July 8 Divisional Point Challenge Finals
11:15 am
July 14 Super Bounty &
Big Stack No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em $200 buy-in with $25 entry fee
11:15 am
July 15 Ladies No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em
$60 buy-in with $15 entry fee 11:15 am
July 21 Super Big Stack, Bountry, & Turbo $200 buy-in with $25 entry fee 11:15 am
July 22 Jack & Jill Tournament
$50 buy-in with $15 entry fee 11:15 am
July 28 No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em $125 buy-in with $25 entry fee
11:15 am - guaranteed prize $20,000
July 29 Omaha Hi-Lo Limit
$120 buy-in with $30 entry fee 11:15 am
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WINNING WAYS Hints & Tips
ashing out your ticket and reinserting it into the slot
machine resets the game. Therefore, if you’re losing, all
you have to do is trick the machine and press the
CASHOUT button. This will guarantee that the machine will
stop being cold and start performing better—most of the time.
Wouldn’t this be absolutely wonderful if it were true? I read
this drivel on a casino forum on the internet posted by a so-
called gambling professional. My first inclination was to leave a
nasty comment about how wrong it is to mislead people with
ludicrous information, but I resisted. Instead, I decided to be
C
FACT FACT oror FICTIONFICTION much more proactive and write an article about it!
First, let’s get one thing straight. Whether you enjoy playing
bingo, keno, slots, cards, or any other casino game, you have to
understand that they are all designed to make the “house”
money. The “house,” meaning the casino, will always have the
advantage over you regardless of the game you choose to play.
The reason, in a nutshell, is because every single casino game is
mathematically calculated to work against you. All the games at
the casino are games of chance that are based on random out-
comes that favor the casino. I’m sorry, but these are the facts. $
By Lana Hartmann
You can “increase your odds” of winning.
FACT
There are ways everyone can increase their odds,
and therefore decrease the house edge, while at the
casino. Our main goal with this magazine is to pro-
vide all of you with information that will help you
maximize your chances of coming out ahead, so that
in the long run you have more winning sessions
than you do losing ones. That’s
about all you or I can hope for!
Come prepared with the appro-
priate bankroll for the games
you’re playing and your bet
level, read the help screens for
hints and tips given by the slot
manufacturers, use optimal
playing strategy when playing
skill games such as blackjack
and video poker, increase your
return by using a player’s card,
and seek out the casinos that
offer the best promotions and
games with the highest payback
percentages. That’s where we’ll be your eyes and
ears. Listen to our advice, so you can maximize your
chances of winning and be entertained every time
you visit a casino!
You can “beat” the casino.
FICTION
While there are ways to increase your chances of
winning and decrease the house edge, there is no
way to “beat” the casino. Don’t ever let any so-called
professional gamblers convince you otherwise. Stay
away from books, magazines, and ridiculous
“winning methods” that make ludicrous claims.
They are all scams. You just can’t
influence a game that is based on a
random event. Think about it this
way, would a so-called profes-
sional gambler need to waste his
or her time trying to make extra
money selling books or writing
internet blogs or magazine articles
if they knew all the secrets to win-
ning big at the casino?
Typical house advantages in popu-
lar casino games range from 0.5%
to 30% or more. This means you
are losing 5 to 30 cents for every
dollar you wager. This is the price
associated with playing these games. And, that is
why casino gaming should always be considered a
form of entertainment and never a way to make
money.
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Arizona Department Of Gaming Makes Another Bust GAMING NEWS
A Bad Bet Right Out Of The Gate
he Belmont racetrack was not the only one that received
bad news this weekend as gamblers found themselves on
the run when agents from the Arizona Department of
Gaming (ADG) raided an unlicensed horse race in Pinal
County, near the rural community of Picacho.
The investigation began earlier this year when the ADG’s Intel-
ligence Unit responded to an anonymous phone call from a
concerned citizen regarding possible illegal horse races. Under-
cover agents gathered evidence suggesting violations of vari-
ous state gambling statutes including: conducting a criminal
enterprise, promoting gambling, benefitting from gambling,
and possession of gambling devices.
On the afternoon of June 9, 2012 the ADG, with the assistance
of the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Attorney
General’s Office, executed search warrants and conducted the
raid, shutting down the operation and seizing evidence.
Agents from the Arizona Department of Agriculture were also
on hand to ensure the safety of the horses.
“The photo finish today turned out to be mug shots,” said
T
Mark Brnovich, Director of the ADG, the state agency that
regulates casinos and gambling in Arizona. “Illegal gambling
can take many different forms, and we will continue to make
investigating these types of crimes a priority.”
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office will now determine the
final charges for prosecution.
For questions or to report illegal gambling, contact the ADG
office at: 602-255-3888. $
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This month, it is all about the salads! Food historians credit the
ancient Greeks and Romans for first experimenting with salads
(mixed greens with dressing) as menu items during meals. Tra-
ditionally, any number of raw vegetables were served with a
dressing of oil, vinegar, salt, and herbs. The word “salad” actu-
ally derives from the Latin root word of “sal” (salt) and histori-
cal records indicate references to “salata” (salted things) as a
part of meals.
The timing of when salad is served during a meal depends on
what cultural customs the meal is based on. For example, in the
western world, meals influenced by French cuisine have the
salad course served after the main course. However, in the
United States, Canada, Great Britain and in other parts of
Europe, the salad course is normally served after the appetizer
course, but before the main course. Either way, we are fortunate
that many restaurants serve salads as stand-alone menu items.
Since Summer has arrived and our bodies crave lighter food in
Arizona’s extreme heat, we’ve explored salad options on casino
restaurant menus around the state for you to try! $
Casino Salads You Must Try
Apache Gold Casino—Globe—928.475.7800
Wikiup Buffet: This salad bar has every salad, topping and dressing
imaginable. Everyone can come up with their own salad creation.
BlueWater Casino—Parker—928.669.7777
River Willow Steakhouse: Try the signature house salad featuring
Bleu Cheese, dried fruit & walnuts in a Balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Casino Arizona (Salt River)—Scottsdale—480.850.7777
Willows Restaurant: The Greek Spinach salad is a blend of hand
tossed spinach, cucumbers, red onions, cherry tomatoes, kalamata
olives, topped with feta cheese and fresh herb dressing.
Cholla Steakhouse: If you love Italian meats don’t skip the Caprese
Salad with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes & basil oil.
Casino del Sol—Tucson—855.765.7829
An Del Sol: Mr. An’s Spicy Seafood Salad contains assorted fish,
cucumber, beet, radish, sprout, golden beet, onion, sliced and mixed
with Mr. An’s special spicy sauce.
Salads A perfect choice to take a break with between play sessions
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Salads at Arizona’s Casinos CASINO DINING
Cliff Castle Casino—Camp Verde—800.381.7568
Johnny Rockets: All-American fare includes classic salads like the
Caesar and the Chicken Club Salad with chicken tenders or grilled
chicken breast served on crisp romaine and iceberg lettuce with
chopped bacon, ripe tomatoes, grated cheddar cheese & dressing.
Desert Diamond Casinos—Tucson&Sahuarita—866.332.9467
The Steak House: Along with several traditional choices, we’d recom-
mend you try the Summer Spinach Salad with candied pecans, onions,
dried cranberries, goat cheese in a raspberry Balsamic vinaigrette.
The Agave: Try the local cuisine inspired Agave Chopped salad with
jicama, queso fresco, tomatoes, black beans, roasted corn, spicy pecans,
cranberries, carrots, topped with their own Agave dressing.
Fort McDowell Casino—Fort McDowell—800.843.3678
Café 87: The only casino restaurant with Crab Louie salad on the
menu! Don’t skip over this delightful West Coast invention from the
early 1900s featuring crab, eggs, tomato, asparagus, cucumber, ro-
maine, and a spicy dressing.
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino—Maricopa—480.802.5000
The Range Steakhouse: As requested by their guests the Spinach
Salad has returned to the menu as an energizing blend of fresh spin-
ach, bleu cheese crumbles, candied walnuts, and bacon vinaigrette.
Hon-Dah Casino—Pinetop—800.929.8744
Indian Pine Restaurant: Your best bet is in the Far East with the
Oriental Chicken Salad and its grilled boneless chicken breast, served
with their house oriental dressing and fresh greens, topped with chow
mein noodles and roasted almonds.
Mazatzal Casino—Payson—800.777.7529
The Cedar Ridge Restaurant: Have the best of both worlds with
their Grilled Steak Salad. The salad is a mix of grilled marinated steak
strips, romaine, iceberg, baby field greens, borsin cheese and a home-
made balsamic vinaigrette.
Quechan Casino—Winterhaven, CA—877.783.2426
Ironwood Steakhouse: Bring on the deli meat with the Chopped
Salad highlighting finely chopped romaine, Genoa salami, Mortadella,
Cappacola, Provolone, red onions, pepperoncini, sweet peppers, tomato
all blended with a red wine vinaigrette!
Talking Stick Resort—Scottsdale—480.850.7777
Blue Coyote Café: Try the spicy Asian inspired Thai Salad with
romaine, nappa cabbage, carrots, peppers, mushrooms, snow peas and
a sweet thai chile dressing.
Wild Horse Pass Casino—Chandler—800.946.4452
Café 24-7: Try the signature Wild Horse Pass Salad hosting sliced
chicken breast, red seedless grapes, sliced Swiss cheese, candied pecans
with Organic baby greens tossed in their own poppy seed dressing.
Yavapai Casino—Prescott—800.756.8744
Yavapai Cantina: After you play some brand new slots in their dedi-
cated non-smoking slot floor, try the tender popcorn chicken salad.
All restaurants have different hours of operation. Please verify all details and any age
restrictions with each casino. We are not responsible for incorrect or outdated information.
Caesar Cardini’s Invention
The creation of Caesar Salad is generally credited to Italian immi-
grant Caesar Cardini during a Fourth of July rush in one of his res-
taurants in the summer of 1924. His kitchen was no longer well
stocked with ingredients due to the increased business so he made
do with what was available and decided to toss the salad tableside
for additional flair.
Traditional Caesar Salad ingredients:
Romaine or Cos lettuce
Olive oil
Fresh crushed garlic – often in olive oil
Salt to taste
Fresh-ground black pepper
Wine vinegar
Lemon juice or lime juice - fresh squeezed
Worcestershire sauce
Raw or coddled egg yolks
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly prepared croutons
Limitless variations exist and common ones include:
Other varieties of lettuce
Grilled poultry (most often chicken), meat, shellfish, or fish
Capers
Romano cheese
Anchovies
Bacon
Did you know Ranch is the most popular dressing
served in restaurants across the United States?
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Why?
Because in 2002, when voters passed Proposition 202 which
ensured that tribes could continue to have gaming compacts
with the State of Arizona, Tribal leaders established the Arizona
Benefits Fund which shares revenue with all Arizonans. Reve-
nues directly support education, trauma and emergency care,
wildlife conservation and economic development through tour-
ism in this state, issues that Tribal people, like all Arizonans,
care deeply about. The fund also provides revenue to fully sup-
port the Arizona Department of Gaming and various programs
that help problem gamblers.
So how has this worked out?
The numbers tell the tale. The grand total from ten years of giv-
ing back to Arizona is $782,029,895.95 – and growing. Since
2002, Tribes have contributed more than $701,000,000.00 to the
Arizona Benefits Fund which has meant that school districts
statewide have received more than $344,000,000 to pay for
teachers’ salaries, reduce class size, prevent student drop out
and enhance and improve instruction in core subjects like read-
ing and math. Sixty-four hospitals statewide have received
more than $172,000,000 for emergency services and trauma care.
Arizona Gaming Tribes
Here are just a few…
The UMC Level 1 Trauma Center is one of eight centers
in the State and is the busiest trauma center in Arizona. It
serves a population of 1.5 million people. It’s also among
the nation’s leaders in length of hospital stay, low treat-
ment costs, and low mortality rates. According to Peter
Rhee, M.D., medical director, UMC Trauma Program and
chief, Division of Trauma, Critical Care and Emergency
Surgery, UA Department of Surgery, “Without the
money made available from the tribal leaders, the trauma
center in Tucson would not be where it is today.”
Arizona Benefits Fund dollars are supporting Arizona
Office of Tourism (AOT) marketing campaigns and pro-
tecting habitats for Arizona wildlife like Desert Bighorn
Sheep and Gould’s Turkey.
The Willcox Fire Department received $125,000 from the
Tohono O’odham Nation to buy a Type 6 Quick Attack
Truck which is used in wildland fire fighting. “We are a
small community in the southeast corner of the state, and
we are on a state contract to protect wildlands. We work
The math is impressive but the real impact is found in the stories.
These revenues have literally
been true life-savers for all
Arizonans.
Not only do these funds cover unfunded trauma and ER ser-
vices, they are used to improve patient care and patient survival
rate, support education of health care workers and provide
community programs for injury prevention. Both the Arizona
Game & Fish Department’s Arizona Wildlife Conservation
Fund and State Tourism Fund have received almost $50,000,000
each, a revenue stream that has been crucial for these agencies
to achieve their missions, especially during the last few years
when State budgets have dramatically underfunded these ef-
forts.
In addition to these shared revenues, individually Tribes con-
tribute an additional 12% of their net win directly to neighbor-
ing cities, towns and counties to provide revenue to police and
fire departments, social service and cultural organizations and
support myriad other needs. Since 2002, tribes have contributed
more than $82,000,000 to support social, cultural and infrastruc-
ture needs in their neighboring communities.
Ten years of sharing tribal gaming revenues proves that Tribal
gaming produces real numbers, real jobs and real benefits. $
This article and the pictures below are courtesy of The Arizona Indian
Gaming Association (AIGA). For more information, point your
browser to www.azindiangaming.org and www.benefitingarizona.org.
Special thanks to Pam H. & Martha H. at Strateg!es (www.strategies-
az.com), Valerie S., Jason N., and Linda O. at the AIGA.
inside the community and on state lands. I have been
with the city for 17 years and, while we do get grants
from FEMA, this is the largest grant we have ever re-
ceived. Our trucks are 25 to 30 years of age. The City of
Willcox has never before purchased a brand new piece of
firefighting equipment. This is a first time for us,” said
Captain Jack Weaver of the Willcox Fire Department in
2008.
Also that year, the Gila River Indian Community pre-
sented the Phoenix Children’s Museum with a 3-year
grant for $500,000. The money helped complete the mu-
seum which is located in the refurbished Monroe School
in downtown Phoenix.
Celebrate Ten Years of Giving To All Arizonans
Casino Sessions Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic Late Night
Apache Gold Su, We, Th at Noon. Fr & Sa at
7pm. 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 1000 No No No
BlueWater Su at 1pm. Mo-We at 6pm. 350 Yes Yes No
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Casino del Sol Daily at Noon, 1:30, 2:15, 6:30 &
7:15pm 694 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm.
Cocopah Daily at 1:30 & 6:30pm 350 Yes* Yes No
Desert Diamond I Th-Mo 1:30, 2, 6, 6:30 & 7pm 270 No Yes No
Fort McDowell Sa & Su at 6:45am. We-Mo at
9am. Daily at 12:30 & 6:30pm. 1700 Yes Yes
Fr & Sa at 12:10am. Lunar Bingo
7/4, 7/21, 8/18, 9/15, 10/27, 11/17,
12/22 & 12/31.
Harrah’s Ak-Chin We-Su at 11:30am, 2:30, 3:30,
and 6:30pm 470 Yes Yes
Friday Night Bingo at 11pm on the
1st & 3rd Friday of every month.
Lone Butte
Sa & Su at 10am, Noon, 3:45,
5:30 & 6pm. Daily at Noon &
6:30pm.
750 Yes Yes B.A.D. Bingo 2 Fr at 11:30pm &
B.A.D. Bingo Sa at 11:30pm.
Mazatzal Mo-Th at Noon. Tu & Th at
6:30pm. 280 Yes Yes No
Paradise Daily at 1:30 & 6pm. 300 Yes Yes Varies-call 888.777.4946 for details.
Vee Quiva Daily at 12:30 & 6:30pm. 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm.
Sources: Arizona Department of Gaming—Current Tribal Gaming Status as of 5/01/12, casino websites & direct inquiries by press time. We are not responsible for incorrect, missing, or outdated information.
Contact [email protected] to make updates. *Cocopah Resort Casino offers “Smoke-Free Sundays” which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday.
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CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY
FUN FACTS
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And The Grand
Prize Is …
CELERY!
The ancient Greeks used
to award celery to the
winners of sporting
events and marathon
runners often carried
celery stalks.
Howdy Partner!
Vegas Vic, the neon cowboy sign that
towers over Fremont street in Las Vegas,
is the world’s largest mechanical neon
sign and it has been in the same location
since 1951!
Vegas Vic has even been updating his
wardrobe with the times! From the 50’s
through the 60’s, his shirt was white with
yellow checkered stripes. Then, in the
70’s, his shirt was painted solid yellow
and in the 90’s a little flare was added
with a new red and yellow checkered
pattern. It seems it may be time for a new
look for Vegas Vic!
Creepy 666
The sum of all
the numbers on
a roulette wheel
adds up to 666!
Job Opening!
In eighteenth-century English gambling dens, there was an employee whose only job
was to swallow the dice in the event of a police raid. These ancient dice were often
made from ankle bones and shoulder blades of sheep! Now, that’s hard to swallow!
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Crooked Arrows is a feel-good and inspiring
family film set against the excitement of the
fastest growing sport in the country—lacrosse.
Weaving the modern world of the game with its
Native American roots—the film tells a hearten-
ing universal story that goes far beyond the ex-
citement on the field.
TRIBAL NEWS Native American Feature Film
mixed-blood Native American, Joe Logan (Brandon Routh)
is eager to modernize his reservation's casino by expanding
on the land of his ancestors, but first he must prove himself to
his father, the traditionalist Tribal Chairman (Gil Birmingham).
The Chairman will only grant Joe's request on the condition that
he meets his challenge—coaching the reservation's struggling
high school lacrosse team which competes against the better
equipped and better trained players of the Prep School league.
Joe reluctantly accepts, only to soon realize the challenge will
require a leadership he had forfeited years ago as a star lacrosse
player. Lost on how to reach his players, Joe finds that the an-
swer lies deep in the traditional cultural heritage of the sport.
Gaining the respect of his team, Joe helps them restore pride
and return the game of lacrosse to their people.
Producer Mitchell Peck, who had played the sport growing up
and witnessed firsthand the devotion of those who loved the
game, recognized that a lacrosse movie would be a great oppor-
tunity to tell a classic underdog story with a unique setting. “I
had this idea of what the first lacrosse movie should be, because
it hadn’t been done before,” said Peck. “As a sport, lacrosse has
its own energy blending the speed of soccer and the hand-eye
A coordination of basketball and the physicality of football. It’s an
incredibly inclusive and active sport.”
Significantly, lacrosse is a sport that is also of Native American
origin and that’s what gives the Crooked Arrows story another
key distinction—it is that rare film that presents an honest
glimpse into contemporary Native American culture and cele-
brates the rich tradition of Native American lacrosse.
“It was a story that needed to be told,” said Kakaionstha Betty
Deer who portrayed Grandma Skye. “This is the creator’s game
and we still use it in the long house. We still use it as a medicine
game.”
“There has been such an appalling lack of representation in
modern pop culture—as another ethnic group in our multicul-
tural society, they’ve been left out,” said Producer J. Todd Har-
ris.“ As one of the Native Americans in our cast remarked, she
said to be Native American in today’s society is often to feel
invisible. I thought that was a profound statement.”
Harris and Peck were intent on ensuring authentic lacrosse ac-
tion on the field and an accurate representation of Native
Native American Feature Film TRIBAL NEWS
American culture. To achieve the former, they partnered with
Sports Studio, led by premiere sports coordinator Mark Ellis
(The Natural, Miracle, Invincible, The Rookie). For 15 years, Ellis
has directed and coached Oscar® winning actors and Hall of
Fame athletes in over 30 movies grossing more than one billion
dollars at the box office. Ellis has distinguished his company as
the only multi-sport film specialist in the world—consulting on
every sports genre including football, basketball, baseball and
hockey. Ellis and the rest of the Crooked Arrows team were deter-
mined to have the very best players onscreen representing the
sport, and began a nationwide casting search in lacrosse hot
spots such as Boston, Baltimore, and Long Island.
Ensuring that the Native American culture was properly repre-
sented also began with the actors. While Peck and Harris had
met with several casting directors, they knew Rene Haynes was
the right choice because of her experience. Haynes had been the
casting associate on Dances With Wolves, and had gone on to cast
dozens of Native American centric films. “Rene was brilliant,”
said Harris. “She knew basically every Native American actor in
the country and was really plugged in. She was a total trooper
and we couldn’t have done it without her.”
“We were very sensitive to authenticity when casting the film,”
said Peck. Indeed, all of the team members on The Crooked
Arrows are Native American. Brandon Routh, who portrays the
mixed-blooded coach of the team, Joe Logan, and Chelsea
Ricketts, who portrays his sister, are Native American descen-
dants.
“I read the script, met with producers and was whisked off to
Baltimore with them to see the NCAA championship games and
be a part of the lacrosse world which was awesome,” said
Routh. “When you have people that are so passionate about a
project, and you have a script that has as much heart as this
does, it’s a win-win.” Their outreach in the Native American
community also helped the filmmakers cast their lacrosse team.
“Finding these 12 Native American players wasn’t as easy until
we reached out to their communities,” said Harris.
“We went all across the Northeast part of the country, Los An-
geles, New Mexico, and found some great lacrosse players, said
Ellis. “We brought the best of the best together and over the
course of their first week at training camp, they really started
playing well together as a team.”
“A lot of people think of it as just a game, but everything that I
know, I can relate to lacrosse,” said Tyler Hill, a Silverfoot, and
Captain of The Crooked Arrows. “Like taking care of your fam-
ily, or taking care of whatever it is that you hold close to you.
You never want to drop the ball.”
When asked to describe the film in his own words, actor Gil
Birmingham states, “It’s the story of a man and his son trying to
find their way in an often times confusing world. What’s really
great is the father trying to instill the cultural values onto his
son who really does have a good intent, but the method does
not justify the means. It’s got great character, a human story.
And it’s an uplifting film that people will be able to relate to
either being a sports fan, or lacrosse fan.”
Crooked Arrows is playing in the Phoenix Area at Harkins Thea-
ters Shea 14 located at 7354 East Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale
(corner of Scottsdale Rd. & Shea Blvd.). Call 480-948-6555 or
visit their website at: www.harkinstheaters.com for specific
show times. More information about Crooked Arrows, including
a complete listing of theaters screening the film is also available
at the website: www.crookedarrows.com. $
Left: Brandon Routh (Superman Returns), Center: Chelsea Ricketts (The Killing), Right:
Gil Birmingham (The Twilight Saga)
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TRAVEL Europe
Exquisite EuropeanExquisite European
Gorgeous, but very different from American casinos
Casino Destinations
By Lana Hartmann
asinos in Europe are breathtakingly beautiful, both inside
and out, but major differences exist between our American
casinos and those on the other side of the Atlantic. So, before
you change your bankroll into Euros, here are some things you
should be prepared for:
Members Only
You’ll soon miss how easy and hassle-free it is to walk into any
American casino when you first try to enter one in Europe. Here
in America, aside from being carded if your age is questionable,
you can just stroll in. This is not the case in most European casi-
nos. Only members of the casino are admitted by showing valid
identification, so if you are not a member you must first join the
club before you are allowed access!
Becoming a member means signing up for their player’s club
card and providing such information as your name, address,
birthday, phone number, and a scan of your passport. In addi-
tion, your photo will be taken so hopefully you’re not shy in
front of a camera. The whole process may be a bit unnerving to
some people, but overall it’s quite amusing. Can you imagine
your favorite casino in America not allowing you to enter until
you’ve signed up for their club card?
Entrance Fee
Come prepared to pay an entrance fee of 10 Euros (about $14
USD), on average, if you are a new member and slightly less in
most cases if you are an existing member. Many, but not all,
casinos are kind enough to return the entrance fee back to you
C
Casino di San Remo in San Remo, Italy.
in gaming chips—a clever way on their part of
guaranteeing a minimum amount of play from each
patron!
Dress Code
Ten years ago, almost all European casinos had a
strict dress code policy which meant a suit and tie
for men and elegant dress for the ladies, but this
has slowly started to change. Even though many
casinos still abide by these rules, some have
adopted the American “casual” dress code while
others are somewhere in between. Depending on
the casino, policies range from “elegant,” and
“business casual,” to “smart casual.” To avoid any
embarrassing situations and the risk of being
turned away at the door, make sure to inquire
about the dress code policy before you visit any
European casino.
Hours of Operation
There are very few casinos that are actually open 24
hours in Europe. If you enjoy gambling at a casino
during the day, you will be disappointed to know
that most casinos in Europe don’t open until the
afternoon or early evening. Common hours of op-
eration are 4pm to 4am, although some open as
early as 1pm and as late as 7pm or 8pm. In some
casinos, slot players are allowed earlier access by
one or two hours.
Casino Games
Casinos in Europe are small. The largest have only
slightly more than 1,000 slot machines and 80 tables
and the small ones consist of 50 to 100 slots and 10
to 15 tables. The good news is that the slot count
usually outnumbers the table count in almost every
casino and the popularity of slots is just as preva-
lent in Europe as it is in America. Just ten to twenty
years ago, some European casinos didn’t even have
slot machines and those that did had just a dozen
or so tucked away in a dark corner. Nowadays, the
casino floors in Europe are beginning to look more
like they do in American casinos; much less floor
space is being dedicated to table games to make
room for more slots!
Traveling with Family
In almost all European casinos, the minimum age
requirement is 18 years. Don’t expect to be able to
bring the little ones in, even if the intention is to
dine at one of the restaurants as a family. The casi-
nos in Europe are entertainment options for adults
only. In fact, many casinos only have snack bars
and not full-blown restaurants inside the casinos.
The good news is that since most of the casinos are
attached to hotels, there is plenty to do for the
young ones on the premises.
Grand Hotel Pupp in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic made famous by the movie “Casino Royale.”
The Hotel Splendid Casino, Conference & Spa Resort in Budva, Montenegro Continued on page 31
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Casino Baden in Baden-Baden, Germany
Continued from page 29
Hints & Tips
If you’re planning a longer stay in Europe and possibly visiting
the same casino multiple times, you might want to inquire
about their monthly passes or annual passes which can save
you money on entrance fees in the long run. But a word of ad-
vice, most casinos in Europe do track your number of casino
trips and there are limitations.
Make sure to ask for a detailed explanation when calling ahead
of time to ask about the dress code. Even if a casino says they
want their patrons to be comfortable and “casual” dress is al-
lowed, this probably doesn’t mean shorts, jeans and sandals are
acceptable. In fact, for most Europeans “casual” merely suggests
no ties or evening dresses are needed, but closed footwear, long
trousers for men and women, and no sportswear is what’s im-
plied.
Employees of European casinos receive a significant portion of
their pay from the Tronc, in other words from your tips. Of
course, giving up a share of your profit is completely voluntary.
However, according to legend, such a courtesy is favored by the
Goddess of Luck—Fortuna!
One of my absolute favorite casinos to visit when in Europe is
the famous Monte Carlo in Monaco, France (pictured left). It’s
one of the oldest and most famous casinos in the world. The
construction was completed in 1863 and was designed by the
same architect that designed the Paris Opera House—Charles
Garnier. The classical style architecture surrounded by a garden
terrace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea is breathtakingly
beautiful! And, with over 1,000 slots (the largest collection in all
of Europe), it’s a must see for all gaming enthusiasts! $
Casino Monte Carlo in Monaco,
France during the daytime and
in the evening used in various
James Bond films.
Aerial view of Monte Carlo in Monaco, France.
CASINO ENTERTAINMENT
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Apache Gold Casino—Globe, AZ—800.272.2438
Cabaret Lounge:
Live bands every weekend—July schedule not available at press time
BlueWater Casino—Parker, AZ—888.243.3360
Dig Lounge:
Variety including live bands, karaoke & DJs—Daily at 5pm
BlueWater Showroom:
Cage Rage on the River 2—Jul. 7 at 7pm
Actress/Comedienne Loni Love—Jul. 28 at 7pm
Casino Arizona—Scottsdale, AZ—480.850.7777
The Showroom:
Doo Wah Riders—Jul. 3 & 4
Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute) - Jul. 6 & 7
Trüe2Crüe (Mötley Crüe Tribute) - Jul. 20 & 21
L.A. Vation (U2 Tribute) - Jul. 27 & 28
The Arizona Room Piano Lounge:
Features a variety of music styles including the sounds of swing and
jazz. Start times: 4pm weekdays & 5pm weekends
Casino del Sol—Tucson, AZ—520.838.6506
AVA Amphitheater:
Chicago & Doobie Brothers—Jul. 11 at 8pm
Joe Cocker & Huey Lewis and the News—Jul. 15 at 8pm
Skid Row, Warrant, LA Guns—Jul. 20 at 8pm
Earth, Wind & Fire—Jul. 31 at 8pm
Seal & Macy Gray—Aug. 3 at 8pm
Los Tigres del Norte & Banda Recodo—Aug. 4 at 8pm
Pitbull—Aug. 5 at 8pm
Duran Duran—Aug. 12 at 8pm
Crosby, Stills and Nash—Sep. 5 at 8pm
Def Leppard & Poison—Sep. 12 at 7pm
Jeff Dunham—Sep. 15 at 8pm
Marco Antonio Solis—Sep. 21 at 8pm
Cliff Castle Casino—Camp Verde, AZ—800.381.7568
Stargazer Pavillion:
Larry the Cable Guy—Sep. 2 at 8pm
Dragonfly Lounge:
Variety including live bands, karaoke & DJs—Ladies Night every Th,
Open late on Fr & Sa.
GarthGuy Live! (Garth Brooks Tribute) - Jul. 5-7 at 7 & 9pm
Cocopah Resort Casino—Somerton, AZ—800.237.5687
River Room:
Zumba Fitness—Mo & Tu at 6pm
Sunset Lounge:
Karaoke—We-Fr at 8pm
Desert Diamond Casino I—Tucson, AZ—866.332.9467
Monsoon Nightclub:
Friday Night Groove—Join 106.3FM The Groove for a dance party
now through Dec. 28. $5 cover, ladies free! Noches Caliente—
Saturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music!
Desert Diamond Casino II—Sahuarita, AZ—866.332.9467
Sports Bar:
Friday Night Party—Music & dancing at 8pm or after the featured
game. Saturday Night Party—Music & dancing at 8pm or after the
featured game.
Diamond Center:
Garratt Wilkin and the Parrotheads (Jimmy Buffett Tribute)—Jul. 14
Back in Black (AC/DC Tribute)—Aug. 18 at 7pm
Fort McDowell Casino—Fort McDowell, AZ—800.843.3678
Radisson Ballroom:
Oh What A Night! (Frankie Valli Tribute) - Jul. 14 at 8pm
Happy Together Tour—Jul. 15 with performances by The Grass
Roots, The Buckinghams, The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, Garry
Puckett and The Union Gap, and Mickey Dolenz
Sean Paul & Black Uhuru—Jul. 20 at 6pm
Lucky 7 Saloon:
Featuring a variety of live music and karaoke every weekend.
Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino—Maricopa, AZ—800.427.7247
Oasis Lounge:
The Walkens—Jul. 20 & 21 at 8pm
Marty Ramirez—Jul. 27 & 28 at 8pm
Hon-Dah Casino—Pinetop, AZ—800.929.8744
Timbers Lounge and Showroom:
Munday Funday—Comedy Show
Creagles (CCR/Eagles Tribute)—Jul. 3-7
Ronnie and the Classics—Jul. 10-14
Stephanie Eason—Jul. 17-21
Kid-n-Nic—Jul. 24-28
Vol. 1—Jul.31-Aug.4
Lone Butte Casino—Chandler, AZ—800.946.4452
Cascades Lounge:
Phoenix area bands & DJs perform live throughout the week.
Verona Chophouse:
Sunday Jazz Brunch Live—10am to 3pm
Mazatzal Casino—Payson, AZ—800.777.7529
Event Center:
Surfin’ Safari (Beach Boys Tribute)—Jul. 28
Hotel California (Eagles Tribute)—Sep. 21
Paradise Casino—Yuma, AZ—888.777.4946
Sharky’s Bar & Bites:
DJ Rudy Espinoza—We—9pm
DJ Anthony—Th—9pm
Also featuring a variety of live music on the weekends.
Event Center:
Brenton Wood—Jul. 28 at 7pm
Quechan Casino—Winterhaven, CA—877.783.2426
Pipa Event Center:
Pat Benetar & Neil Giraldo—Jul. 20 at 7pm
Sidewinders Bar & Grill:
Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends.
Talking Stick Resort—Scottsdale, AZ—480.850.7777
The Showroom & Grand Ballroom:
EDITOR’S PICK
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Joan Jett and the Blackhearts—Jul. 6
Aaron Lewis—Jul. 15
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo—Jul. 17
Paul Rodriguez—Jul. 27
A.B. Quintanilla III & The Kumbia Kings/Allstarz—Jul. 28
Con Funk Shun—Aug. 3
Lakeside—Aug. 11
Yes & Procul Harum—Aug. 17
David Cassidy—Aug. 24
Little Feat—Sep. 15
Joe Walsh—Sep. 21
TOTO—Sep. 23
Asia—Nov. 13
Coffee Garden:
Dueling Pianos—Th, Fr & Sa from 8-11pm
Wild Horse Pass Casino—Chandler, AZ—800.946.4452
Encore Lounge:
Featuring a variety of live music.
Showroom:
Night Ranger—Jul. 7
Los Tigres del Norte—Aug. 3
Cinderella—Aug. 4
America—Aug. 11
Air Supply—Aug. 25
Latin Legends Live! - Sep. 7
Blood, Sweat and Tears—Sep. 14
49 Laughs—Sep. 15
Merle Haggard—Sep. 21
Psychedelic Furs—Sep. 27
Alfie Boe—Oct. 13
The Temptations—Oct. 26
Yavapai Casino—Prescott, AZ—800.756.8744
Yavapai Cantina:
Coming Soon! Live Bands—We, Trivia games & prizes—Th, Kara-
oke—Fr—8pm-Midnight, Live Bands—Sa
Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale presents music legends Pat
Benetar and Neil Giraldo on July 17 and Quechan Casino Re-
sort in Yuma hosts the rock duo on July 20.
Known as one of the most influential couples in rock & roll, hits by
Benatar/Giraldo include "Love Is a Battlefield," "Hit Me with Your
Best Shot," "Heartbreaker," "Promises in the Dark," and "We Be-
long." The powerhouse duo has been married and making music to-
gether for more than 33 years. Their groundbreaking path of success
includes a collection of multi-platinum albums, Top 40 singles, Gram-
mys and American Music Awards, plus rave reviews and countless
sold-out concerts.
The Benatar/Giraldo partnership remains an unstoppable force in the
music industry. Neil Giraldo serves as producer, arranger, co-writer,
and lead guitarist for the iconic singer. The acclaimed multi-
instrumentalist is also known for helping shape the distinctive and
renowned Benatar sound. He helped create chart-topping hits for John
Waite, Rick Springfield, Kenny Loggins, Steve Forbert, The Del Lords,
Beth Hart and many other artists. In the 80s, Benatar and Giraldo
ranked among the most heavily played artists on MTV. Their video,
"You Better Run," from the Crimes of Passion album was the second
video to ever air on the television network, making Giraldo the first
ever guitar player featured on the channel.
Benatar and Giraldo have sold over 30 million copies of their 12 origi-
nal albums along with two live records and an anthology. In August
2003, the CD, Go, was released, the first album of new Benatar/
Giraldo songs in seven years. Benatar released her long-awaited auto-
biography in 2010, Between a Heart and a Rock Place, which allowed
the world a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of the
most beloved female rock 'n' roll icons of all time. In between albums,
the extraordinary pair enjoys devoting time to their 2 daughters, phil-
anthropic/charity work, production projects, writing, touring, manag-
ing their vitamin company, and developing new music that is slated to
be released in 2013.
Cliff Castle Casino Hotel will “Git
-R-Done!” on September 2nd with
comedian Larry the Cable Guy.
He is one of the members of the Blue
Collar Comedy Tour, a comedy troupe
which also includes Bill Engvall, Ron
White, and Jeff Foxworthy (with
whom he has starred on Blue Collar
TV). He has released seven comedy
albums, of which three have been certi-
fied gold by the RIAA for shipments of
500,000 copies. In addition, he has
starred in three Blue Collar Comedy
Tour-related movies, as well as in the films Larry the Cable Guy:
Health Inspector, Delta Farce, and Witless Protection. He is widely
known for voicing Mater in the Cars franchise. Larry the Cable Guy's
famous catchphrase "Git-R-Done!" is also the title of his book. Call
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CASINO NIGHTLIFE Exclusively Featuring Ramses Ja
nytime is a good time to hit the casino, but with 24 hours in a day, there is always time for more fun! Long gone are the
days where casino entertainment only took place from 6pm until 10pm. Nowadays, casinos boast nightlife entertainment
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Lone Butte Casino
Lone Butte plays host to B.A.D. Bingo 2 on Fridays! Angie
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taining bingo experience, while the Manic Hispanic provides
the soundtrack—playing everything from Cumbias, Salsa,
Tejano, Old School, and R&B Music! With a $10 Buy-In and a
chance to win anywhere from $400 to $1000 dollars, this is
guaranteed fun for any bingo fanatic. Doors open at 10pm
with the first game starting at 11:30pm.
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Fort McDowell Casino
The original Phoenix-Area late night bingo experience can
still be found at Fort McDowell Casino Lunar Bingo and
their dedicated Lunartics comprise one of the wildest parties
in the city! Once a month, 101.1 FM The Beat’s Tyler Marti-
nez and Hospe lay claim to the bingo hall at Fort McDowell
and provide tunes ranging from classic rock, to hip hop, to
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Wild Horse Pass Casino
The crown jewel that sits atop Wild Horse Pass Casino is
known as Airia! Join Benjamin Cutswell on Fridays and DJ
Decipha every Saturday at this upscale, Vegas-inspired
nightclub. Chandler’s premier nightlife experience affords
partygoers the chance to dance to the best in top 40, house,
dance, and electro! Enjoy bottle service, VIP tables, or cabana
tables in a club that rivals the best in Las Vegas!
>>>Visit www.airiathenightclub.com for more info.
Talking Stick Resort Casino
For the Scottsdale crowd, nothing beats the nightlife experi-
ence offered by Talking Stick Resort! On the 14th floor of this
beautiful casino rests Degree 270. The club boasts views of
the entire city with open-air patios and the best in top 40,
house, and dance music from the likes of DJ Los, DJ Rocko,
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Ramses Ja hosts 6pm-12am weekdays on
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Talking Stick Resort.
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for more info.
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FUN & GAMES
SUDOKU Each of the columns, rows, and nine 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.
(Solution on page 38)
CASINO MATH 101
If the chance of having a White Seven land on the first reel is 30%, the
chance of having a White Seven land on the third reel is 45%, but the
chance of having a White Seven land on the second reel is 5%, then
what are the chances of having the center pay line on the three reel
classic slot display White Seven, not a White Seven, White Seven?
Furthermore, pretend the chance of landing on a blank right above or
below the White Seven on reel two is 20%. What are the chances of
having the center pay line on the slot present a “near miss” where the
middle reel is just one position off from the three White Seven win?
All you classic three reel slot players know exactly what we mean!
(Solution on page 38)
WORD SEARCH
Find these words chosen to honor July 4th—the USA’s Inde-
pendence Day! British, Colony, Declaration, Fireworks, Flag,
Fourth, Freedom, July, Liberty, Patriots, Revolution, Thir-
teen, USA, Parade
Words appear left to right, right to left, top to bottom, bottom to top,
and diagonally in any direction. (Solution on page 38)
CONNECTING
THE DOTS
There are sixteen dots shown below. Connect them with six straight
lines without lifting your pen from the paper.
(Solution on page 38) 2 4
6
9
4 2
7 5
6 5
7
3
5
3
8 4
3
7
1
2
2
8
4 9
4
3
1 6
7
6
3
N H Y T Y P A R A D E Y
O Z E H A N U O B A S U
I S S I Q M O Z T B L F
T K T R A J U L H N I R
A R O T C A K T O B B E
R O I E F S R F R C E E
A W R E U U G I F J R D
L E T N O V T V I J T O
C R A F G I K V U Z Y M
E I P A S V J L P A D L
D F L H T V Y F X J Z X
S F R E V O L U T I O N
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Sami, why do the casinos have to stay open for 24 hours? They
are just being greedy. Like they don’t make enough money
already! … They have ruined the lives of many people. I really
hope you print this and if you do please keep my name
anonymous.
I’m sorry but in my personal opinion, I don’t believe the casinos
are being greedy. Casinos are businesses and, like all other busi-
nesses, they are focused on maximizing their revenue while
minimizing cost to increase profit levels. A casino wouldn’t stay
open 24 hours if the costs outweighed the revenues, so they
must be making a profit. There are several grocery chains and
restaurants, such as Wal-Mart and I-Hop, that also remain open
24 hours to maximize their profits. Would you argue that those
establishments are being greedy as well and taking advantage of
people that may have a food addiction?
The majority of the casinos’ revenue (estimated to be around
96% according to the National Gambling Impact Study Com-
By Sami Becker
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mission) comes from patrons that are not problem gamblers.
Unfortunately, this does mean that 4% of the casinos’ revenue
does come from those that do have an addiction. However, even
though casinos are businesses, they have absolutely no desire to
take advantage of individuals with a gambling problem! In fact,
every casino in the state of Arizona strongly encourages respon-
sible gambling and prominently displays the problem gambling
hotline number, 1-800-NEXTSTEP, throughout the casino.
It’s not right for anyone to look at the casinos as the “bad guys”
who take people’s money or fuel gambling addictions for their
own interests, just as restaurants shouldn’t be blamed for their
overweight patrons! Anyone who doesn’t understand that gam-
bling is a form of entertainment shouldn’t be going to a casino.
Ultimately, every person needs to take responsibility for their
own actions.
I’d love to hear other people’s opinions! Send me an e-mail to:
[email protected] and let me know what you think! $
SAMI’S SMACKDOWN
Is it GREED or just GOOD BUSINESS?
CASINO DIRECTORY
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02. BlueWater Resort & Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker 888-243-3360 493 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
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05. Casino del Sol 5655 W. Valencia Rd. Tucson 855-765-7829 324 Y Y Y Y Y Y
06. Casino of the Sun 7406 S. Camino De Oeste Tucson 855-765-7829 966
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12. Fort McDowell Casino Hwy. 87 & Ft. McDowell Rd. Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
13. Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N. Maricopa Rd. Maricopa 480-802-5000 1,089 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
14. Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy. 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744 802 Y Y Y Y Y Y
15. Lone Butte Casino 1077 S. Kyrene Rd. Chandler 800-946-4452 850 Y Y Y Y
16. Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Hwy. 87, 1/4 mi. S. of Payson Payson 800-777-7529 407 Y Y Y Y Y Y
17. Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr. Yuma 888-777-4946 470 Y
18. Quechan Casino I-8, Exit 166 Winterhaven, CA 877-783-2426 1,000+ Y Y Y Y Y
19. Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy. 95 Mohave Valley 928-346-2000 247
20. Talking Stick Resort 101 & Indian Bend Scottsdale 480-850-7777 732 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
21. Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln. Laveen 800-946-4452 846 Y Y Y
22. Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd. Chandler 800-946-4452 990 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
23. Yavapai Casino 1505 E. Hwy. 69 Prescott 800-756-8744 236 Y
Word Search Solution Sudoku Solution
2 4 7
3 6 5
1 9 8
9 8 3
4 2 1
6 7 5
6 1 5
8 9 7
4 3 2
7 2 6
5 1 4
9 8 3
8 9 4
3 6 2
1 5 7
1 5 3
7 8 9
2 4 6
6 3 2
8 7 1
4 5 9
5 4 8
2 3 9
7 1 6
9 7 1
5 6 4
3 2 8
N T Y P A R A D E
O H N A S U
I S S I O L F
T K T R L H I R
A R O T T O B B E
R O I E R R C E E
A W R E U I R D
L E T N O T J T O
C R A F G I U Y M
E I P A S L
D F L H Y
F R E V O L U T I O N
Casino Math: Connecting The Dots:
0.3 x 0.95 x 0.45 = 0.12825 (1 in 8 spins)
0.3 x 0.2 x 0.45 = 0.027 (1 in 37 spins)
About 11 “near misses” for every 3 white sevens!
