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24 OUR STAFF SHARES HINTS, TIPS,

AND ADVICE ON HOW TO BE A

HAPPY GAMBLER IN 2017!

04 EDITOR’S NOTE

06 PLAYERS TALK

10 TABLE GAMES

14 NEW SLOTS

19 WINNING WAYS

20 ARIZONA LOTTERY

24 FEATURE STORY

26 TRIBAL NEWS

28 GAMING NEWS

31 DINING

32 LAUGHLIN, NEVADA

38 CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

40 BINGO

42 SAMI’S SMACKDOWN

43 FUN FACTS

44 FUN & GAMES

46 CASINO DIRECTORY

IN EVERY ISSUE

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Contents MARCH

HISPANIC HERITAGE AND

A BIG $206 MIL. PAYOUT

The Arizona Lottery introduces a

brand new Scratchers game and

transfers $206 million to the state!

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here is a proverb attributed to the Chinese culture which says: “When the

winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build wind-

mills.” The winds of change are always blowing all around us and it is up

to us to capitalize on every opportunity presented to us. Having undergone some

administrative changes (which include a beautiful new office) during January and

February, all of us at the Arizona Gaming Guide are feeling the positive effects!

I’d like to personally encourage each one of our readers to seek out and embrace a

change in their life. Any change, no matter how small and insignificant it may

appear to be, will be a stimulus to a better and brighter future. I am convinced

each one of us is capable of implementing change. If you are unsure of where to

begin, ask a spouse, a relative, or a friend. They’ll be more than happy to impart

suggestions on what to change. If that’s not quite what you had in mind, walk into

your favorite casino through a different entrance, you’ll be amazed by the new

perspective!

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Thank You!

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PLAYERS TALK


Q: We often get free slot play at many different casinos. Why

don't casinos allow you to use your free play on any machine?

It seems that you can't use the free play on the newer ma-

chines. Thanks!

Joe Prah – Mifflinburg, PA (In AZ ‘til the snow melts in PA!)

A: Many casinos do not have the capability to use free play on

all machines. The most likely explanation is you are catching the

Crazy Cash Casino (just to make up a name) in the middle of a

technology upgrade. Either a new free play system was brought

online which only interfaces with newer slots and not older

slots or even slots by certain manufacturers, or an older free

play system does not work with newer machines on the slot

floor.

Demand a change at Crazy Cash Casino, or at least politely ask

at the player’s club when all machines will have the free play

available to them. If you don’t get a satisfactory answer, shop

around at other casinos. Perhaps you can return to Crazy Cash

Casino and ask the player’s club why a competitor, or even mul-

tiple competitors, offer free play on all of their games and Crazy

Cash Casino doesn’t! Blunt, perhaps, but results-oriented and

potentially effective. At least it should be effective and, if it is

not, you’ll need to decide if Crazy Cash Casino’s policy is ac-

ceptable or not and also if you’ll take your entertainment dollars

somewhere else, right?

Q: I was wondering, [do] casinos give out free play or have

some other promotions for birthdays?

Janay Adamson –Phoenix, AZ

A: This is a great question we haven’t come across yet! Every-

one loves to be appreciated on their birthday and many casinos

capitalize on that with free play or a similar “gift.” Some casinos

are not so strict and honor your birthday all month long with a

special offer. Birthday “presents” from casinos may include free

hotel stays, free food, or material objects. In most cases, you’ll

have to be signed up for the casino’s player’s club in order to

receive a birthday “present” from them. The easiest way to find

out is to ask at the player’s club!

Q: My question to The Experts is why I, as a Canadian Gam-

bler, have to pay a 30% [tax] at the casino on a win. When an

American gambles in Canada [they pay] nothing on [their]

casino or any type of gambling winnings, no matter how big.

At what level does the [tax] start? Give us a rundown in the

Arizona Gambling Guide on how this tax is applied and han-

dled for the [Canadian] Snowbirds. Thanks!

Dennis—Sun City, AZ & Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada

A: Yours is a great question Dennis! We always advise our

readers to consult the advice of a tax professional regarding

questions surrounding taxation of gambling winnings and how

gambling winnings are reported. However, with that statement

out of the way, we’ll tell you what we know.

Many casino visitors who are fortunate enough to win a large

amount of money are frequently surprised when a casino em-

ployee asks for a Social Security number for tax purposes. The

reason why is the United States Tax Code. U.S. Citizens must

report gambling winnings on form W-2G (supplied by the casi-

no) if “1. The winnings (not reduced by the wager) are $1,200 or

more from a bingo game or slot machine, 2. The winnings

(reduced by the wager) are $1,500 or more from a keno game, 3.

The winnings (reduced by the wager or buy-in) are more than

$5,000 from a poker tournament, 4. The winnings (except win-

nings from bingo, slot machines, keno, and poker tournaments)

reduced, at the option of the payer, by the wager are: a. $600 or

more, and b. At least 300 times the amount of the wager, or 5.

The winnings are subject to federal income tax withholding

(either regular gambling withholding or backup withholding).”

Withholding means the following: “There are two types of with-

holding on gambling winnings: (a) the regular gambling with-

holding at 25% (33.33% for certain noncash payments) and (b)

backup withholding at 28%. If a payment is already subject to

regular gambling withholding, it isn't subject to backup with-

holding.”

For foreigners, the law is slightly different as “Payments of

gambling winnings to a nonresident alien individual or a for-

eign entity aren't subject to reporting or withholding on Form

W-2G. Generally, gambling winnings paid to a foreign person

are subject to 30% withholding under sections 1441(a) and 1442

(a) and are reportable on Form 1042, Annual Withholding Tax

Return for U.S. Source Income of Foreign Persons, and Form

1042-S, Foreign Person's U.S. Source Income Subject to With-

holding. Winnings of a nonresident alien from blackjack, bacca-

rat, craps, roulette, big-6 wheel, or a live dog or horse race in the

United States from legal wagers initiated outside the United

States in a pari-mutuel pool aren't subject to withholding or

reporting. See Pub. 515, Withholding of Tax on Nonresident

Aliens and Foreign Entities.”

So, by law, Canadians, or other foreigners, receive a Form 1042

with 30% withholding once a large jackpot is paid. Fortunately,

you won’t receive a 1042 on all wins at the casinos here in the

U.S., you’ll only receive it if it comes to the attention of a slot

attendant when a slot locks up for a jackpot hand pay over the

U.S. taxable threshold of $1,200.

In the not so distant past, three reel, one pay line slot machines

had pay tables where the top prize was set at $1,199 on purpose

by the game designers! This intentional act conveniently cir-

cumvents the $1,200 taxable threshold. Taking a cue from this

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bling winnings by foreigners in the U.S., play games which do

not have pays over $1,200. If you like penny slots, avoid those

with large jackpots, or focus on playing at a low bet. At a bet of

25 to 50 credits on a penny slot, winning more than $1,200 re-

quires quite an extreme stroke of luck.

You are correct, Canadian income tax law is different. And, by

law, foreign persons in Canada are generally not subject to taxa-

tion on their gambling winnings according to documents we

reviewed on the Canada Revenue Agency’s website. We wish

you much luck and a lot of fun while visiting Arizona!

Q: I love to play Video Poker and I always play max bet! My

question is, should I hit the bet button five times or just press

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the max bet button? Does playing one way or another change

the outcome of the game? Thanks for a great magazine!

Gertrude Florence—Tucson, AZ

A: Great question Gertrude! A video poker machine cannot

distinguish how you initiated a bet. Once you press either the

bet one, the max bet, or the repeat bet (sometimes labeled deal/

draw) button, the random number generator begins the card

selection process. This is a requirement based on the casino

gaming regulations established for electronic games which rep-

licate a card game. Personally, pressing the bet one button mul-

tiple times is annoying because of the accompanying sound, the

same is true of the max bet button. Perform your initial wager

and then just use the repeat bet button. It’s all the same! $

and get a $25 gift or 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

and comments in any area of gaming and we will make every attempt to publish a response in upcoming issues. Space is

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TABLE GAMES


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, author of “Vegas and the Mob"—available at Amazon.

He is also the proud father of four beautiful girls.

Eight – Playing Blind

Players seem to love playing an extra hand at Let it Ride and

Three Card Poker. Unfortunately, you have to play the hand blind.

That’s a big no-no if you want to hold onto your money. Even if

you just play the 3-card or Pair Plus bonus, you’ll be giving the

house an edge of 7.27%, and that’s not good.

Nine – Always Betting The Play Spot

Three Card Poker is an easy game, and most players bet the Pair Plus

and the Ante wager each hand. Wagering on the Play spot is

optional, which is good for the player since the dealer will qual-

ify 69% of the time. If you play blind or bet Play every time,

you’re risking your money on marginal hands. You should only

bet the Play wager when you hold a hand of at least Queen-6-4

or higher!

Ten – Doubling Down On Hard 12

Some players just love to double down on hard 12. Why bet

more money on a hand you may lose before the dealer even has

a chance to hit? Instead, hit and then hit again if you need to.

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veryone gambles for different reasons, but everyone can

benefit by avoiding some common mistakes. Here are

the top ten mistakes gamblers make at the tables:

One - Not Learning Basic Strategy

It takes a little time to learn basic strategy, but most Arizona

casinos will let you use a little cheat sheet, so study and learn

the basics, and you’ll do much better, especially on splits and

double down hands.

Two – Not Splitting 8s Every Time

Getting a pair of 8s gives you the worst hand in blackjack, a 16.

You’ll only win 43% of the time if you stand with those 8s. If

you split, you’ll improve your odds of winning to 52%.

Three – Taking Insurance

Unless you are counting cards, or you’ve seen a disproportion-

ate number of small cards in the first few cards of a new shoe,

insurance is a bad wager with a house edge of 7.7%.

Four – Not Hitting 16s

A hard 16 is bad, don’t make it worse by standing. You should

always hit against dealer up cards of 7 through Ace. Not hitting

against an Ace costs a player an extra 15%.

Five – Not Hitting A Soft 18

Sure, an 18 is a good hand, but it’s not much against a 9, 10 or

Ace. You need to hit! Standing on a soft 18 verses, a 9 costs a

player an extra 8%.

Six – Not Doubling Down On 18s

Again, 18 looks good when you are facing a dealer’s up card of

3, 4, 5 or 6, and it is good. In fact, it’s so good you should always

double down. Your edge over a dealer 6 is so high, that not dou-

bling down costs a player an extra 10%.

Seven – Side Bets

It’s fun to play side bets on table games, but it’s also very expen-

sive. Lucky Ladies has a house edge of about 25%. That means it

costs a player 25 cents for every dollar wagered. Play sixty

hands an hour and make the side bet every few hands (20 times

per hour) and you’ll lose $5. That’s more than your standard

blackjack loss if you play basic strategy with a $10 bet (about

$4.50).

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ince the February issue of the Arizona Gaming Guide

introduced a series of articles in our Winning Ways sec-

tion, we know our readers are ready for the next install-

ment of “The Science of Playing Slots” in which we’ll discuss

Player’s Club Cards.

So, “Do I play with my Player’s Club Card?” Without question

the answer is “Yes!” The doubts in a casino visitor’s mind once

they learn they should play with a loyalty card are natural. The

most popular concerns players have identified to us are:

What information does the casino collect on me?

When I use a loyalty card, does it affect my play?

While both answers are straightforward, the casino environ-

ment of wagering money against “the house” on games gov-

erned by randomness, either inherent or computer generated,

does not make them palatable to all! As fellow casino visitors,

we understand the effects wagering on random behavior has on

an individual’s perception. While we can readily identify with

the feelings experienced while playing at a casino, our mission

with this publication is to disseminate the truth and present

facts. So, what information does the casino collect on an indi-

vidual while using a Player’s Club Card? Everything you are

willing to share with the casino!

When a Player’s Club Card account is first created, casino visi-

tors are asked for their driver’s license, potentially a phone

number, and probably an email. At a minimum, in order to join,

a name and an address should suffice along with showing the

casino representative a valid photo ID. Just because a visitor is

asked for a driver’s license does not mean it must be handed

over to be scanned by the casino. However, just presenting a

photo ID to be scanned when asked is perhaps easier in order to

avert any data entry issues. If a patron is fortunate enough to

win a taxable jackpot, the casino will require a valid tax ID

along with a valid photo ID in order to claim the win. This in-

formation will most likely also be linked to the Player’s Club

Card on file.

Finally, all wagers will be tracked through a properly inserted

Player’s Club Card. Or, if the patron prefers table games, pre-

sent the Card to the appropriate individuals running the table

game and play will be tracked as well, but most likely not as

diligently as a slot machine will. Many casinos still rely on esti-

mating player wagers at table games and do not have the tech-

nology in place to accurately monitor every wager in the back-

S ground.

A properly inserted Player’s Club Card in a slot machine (slot,

video poker, video keno, video roulette, etc.) will accurately

monitor every single wager. The casino will use this infor-

mation to generate a number to indicate how much money has

been spent. Balancing the amount spent based on the wagering

data against any jackpots allows the casino to know how much

money is being earned, over time, by a particular Player’s Club

account. This is important to the casino because they are inter-

ested in knowing how much they can “reinvest” (yes reinvest is

the actual industry term!) in that Player’s Club account in order

to maintain the loyalty of the patron.

Each casino “reinvests” in each type of player differently. Play-

ers who spend small amounts of money per visit (say $20)

won’t receive much in the way of offers, comps, free play in the

long run. Players who spend more (say $300) will obviously

have seemingly larger benefits from the casino. However, it is

prudent to understand the “reinvestment” is calculated using a

percentage of the total money spent at a casino, even as a per-

centage of the average money spent per trip to the casino, how

far away (literally the total distance!) the address on file is from

the casino, how often the patron visits, other undisclosed fac-

tors, or a mixture of some or all of them!

Examining a simple case, let’s assume a “small” player spends

$20 per trip and a “medium” player spends $300 per trip. The

casino is willing to “reinvest” 10% in food comps to each player.

That’s $2 in food comps for the “small” player and $30 in food

comps for the “medium” player. While the “medium” player is

making out like a bandit compared to the “small” player ($2

doesn’t go far, even at a casino deli), the amounts are propor-

tional to their bankroll, which is fair. Casino visitors have to

understand the only way to receive the “reinvestment” a casino

is willing to bestow on their patrons is to join the Player’s Club!

So, the Player’s Club Card will track a patron’s play and store

their name and address (at the very least), in exchange for

which the patron receives comps, free play, gifts, and much

more. Not a bad deal in our opinion. Put a different way, if pre-

sented a choice between buy five coffees and get the sixth one

free or buy five coffees and get nothing free, where the only

“catch” is signing up for a loyalty program (the requirements

being the same as at a casino: valid photo ID, phone number,

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ARIZONA LOTTERY

he Arizona Lottery is dedicated to sup-

porting the local Hispanic community

while providing exciting games for its

players. In anticipation of this year’s Hispanic

Heritage Month, the Arizona Lottery held an

open artwork submission contest where Arizona

residents submitted original artwork for a Día de

los Muertos Scratchers ticket.

The ticket will launch in August to celebrate His-

panic Heritage Month, September 15 – October

15. The Lottery will highlight a talented, local

Arizona artist while commemorating the tradi-

tions and festivities of Arizona’s Hispanic com-

munity.

“We are excited to showcase the incredible artis-

tic talent that we have in Arizona and to cele-

brate the impact of the Hispanic community on

our state,” said Gregg Edgar, Executive Director

of the Arizona Lottery. “At the Arizona Lottery

we are always looking for new ways to engage

with our community.”

Artists of all levels and backgrounds were asked

to submit between two and four designs that

followed five main criteria, 1) originality, 2) in-

terpretation and execution of theme, 3) overall design and ap-

peal, 4) marketability and 5) application completion. Each sub-

mission was reviewed and judged by a diverse cross section of

Arizona Lottery employees and employees from the Lottery’s

advertising agency, OH Partners.

The selected artist’s designs will be used on a $2 Scratchers tick-

et that will be sold in more than 2,900 retailers throughout the

state of Arizona. The selected artist will be compensated $5,000

for their works and contracted by Arizona Lottery. The large

distribution of the ticket provides the selected artist an avenue

to showcase their artistic talents statewide and strengthen their

presence in the Hispanic community.

“Arizona has a robust and talented arts community so we were

confident that we’d peak some interest in the contest,” said

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Gregg Edgar, Executive Director of the Arizona Lottery. “We

received great coverage from local media outlets and excellent

feedback and engagement on social media. Leveraging these

outlets, plus local arts organizations, helped spread awareness

and in turn gave the review committee many beautiful entries to

judge!”

The New Mexico Lottery launched a very successful el Día de

los Muertos ticket with original artwork, and it sparked the idea that

the Arizona Lottery could introduce a similar ticket celebrating

one of Arizona’s talented artists. The Arizona Lottery plans to

introduce the Hispanic Heritage Month ticket annually, select-

ing a different theme each year and soliciting submissions for

the ticket artwork. For more information on the Dia de los

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billion dollar Powerball, the Arizona Lottery had a lot to

celebrate in 2016, making it one of their most successful yet. The

biggest highlight of the year, however, is Arizona Lottery’s rec-

ord-breaking annual transfer of over $206 million to the state of

Arizona.

Between July 2015 to June 2016, Arizona Lottery transferred

more than $206 million to its beneficiaries, a 17 percent increase

from 2015 totaling nearly $30 million. Thanks to this notable

contribution, Governor Doug Ducey has recognized the Arizona

Lottery for making a positive impact on a variety of significant

organizations across the state. “Through this record-breaking

transfer, the Lottery will continue to positively impact a variety

of programs and organizations that serve diverse groups of Ari-

zonans, such as foster children, the vulnerable, tribal students

and more,” said Governor Ducey.

The transfer increase is in part a result of the record-breaking

sales driven by the largest Powerball ever recorded, an incredi-

ble $1.586 billion jackpot. Consequently, sales skyrocketed to

more than $85 million in Arizona over the course of just nine

weeks. Proceeds from Arizona Lottery sales have a significant

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economic impact as well. With three top 10 Powerball jackpots

in 2016 alone, lottery players and retailers got lucky. Highlights

of the Arizona Lottery’s accomplishments include the fifth larg-

est Powerball jackpot reaching $487 million resulting in $25.9

million in sales over a course of 12 weeks; the seventh largest

Powerball jackpot reaching $429.6 million resulting in $19.6 million

in sales over a course of 8 weeks; nearly half a billion dollars

paid in prizes to Arizona players; and, more than $59.1 million

in commissions to retailers.

“The growth we have seen in transfers to beneficiaries, commis-

sions for retailers and prizes for players is an immense accom-

plishment for Arizona as a whole,” said Gregg Edgar, Executive

Director of the Arizona Lottery. “Looking forward, we are

strategizing a variety of ways to maintain, and even surpass,

these record numbers so the Arizona Lottery can continue to

deliver a quality player experience and transfer more funding to

our beneficiaries.” The Arizona Lottery transfers dollars to 13

legislatively mandated funds that serve 18 beneficiaries. Fund-

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ne of the biggest misconceptions about gambling is

that it will make you happy. Sorry, gambling doesn't

make you happy, winning does.

Over and over again, I hear the lamentations of how little fun

casino patrons are having. And, having studied behavior on the

casino floor for two decades now, I have an expert observation

as to why people are so unhappy. The unhappiness stems from

control and expectation. More precisely, a lack of control cou-

pled with unrealistic expectations.

With that out of the way, let’s move on to control issues. I can’t

much help with unrealistic expectations, but I do hold a PhD in

control and bankroll management at a casino.

Patrons have to realize what they can and cannot control at a

casino. At a very basic level, every casino patron must accept

control over their bankroll and a complete lack of control over

the ultimate outcome while playing their favorite game. If a

patron is unable to come to terms with this fact, they probably

shouldn’t even go to the casino because they will just end up

unhappy.

Perhaps that sounds a little direct, and it is, but the casino is

supposed to be a fun environment for patrons, not a source of

repeated frustration and disappointment.

So, allow me to share several of my tips on managing and main-

taining an appropriate bankroll in order to maximize the chanc-

es at winning and attaining happiness while playing at a casino.

1. Actually Have A Bankroll And Stick To It, Always! This

was mentioned last issue as one of the tips to being a smart

gambler and it is absolutely critical! Casino visitors must decide

upon a fixed amount of money which is set aside for the casino

which will not change during a casino visit. This fixed amount

of money should also be budgeted across a month (or a year) so

a patron can continue to enjoy playing casino games without

negatively impacting their finances.

O Let’s pretend a casino visitor is taking the first steps toward

bankroll management and can accurately claim to spend around

$100 per visit to their favorite casino. This is a great step! One

casino visit equates to a bankroll of $100.

The next step is for the casino patron to honestly ask themselves

how often they expect to visit a casino during a week, or a

month, or in a year. If the patron plans to visit a casino three

times per week, that amounts to $300 per week or $15,600 across

one year. On the other hand, if the patron plans on visiting six

times per month, the $100 per trip visit adds up to $7,200 across

the year.

A gambler must ask themselves if either of those two figures are

reasonable expenditures for their entertainment dollars given

their financial situation. Determining the bankroll amount and

then translating it into a monthly, or yearly, amount keeps your

bankroll in perspective. Once defined, a gambler’s bankroll

must be strictly adhered to. If the amount is allowed to vary

from trip to trip, or if the number of visits increases beyond

what was originally stated, unhappiness is certain to arrive.

And yes, your bankroll for gambling is not the same as the

budget for tips. Think about how much you’d tip at a restaurant

for great service. Probably 15% or 20%, right? So, if you’ve or-

dered $40 worth of complimentary food and three rounds of

drinks at $7.50 each, you’ve “spent” $62.50. The wait staff

should be tipped in cash regardless if the food and drinks are

complimentary or not. So, a 20% tip adds up to $12.50. If you

don’t want that coming out of your $100 bankroll, you’ll have to

bring some extra money, which should increase your overall

bankroll to about $115 per trip.

2. Choose your game wisely! Know the odds for all the games

you are interested in playing. Find the game with the lowest

house edge and play it if you are expecting to make your bank-

roll last as long as possible.

Just remember that any statement about that house edge always

refers to the long run. That means, at a minimum, hundreds of

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thousands of bets, spins, plays, etc. Better yet, consider a house

edge number to account for results over millions of plays not

just the few hundred you may make during a trip to the casino.

If you are interested in seeing actual house edge results based

on real data, look no further than the statistics we publish every

month in the Laughlin, NV section of the magazine on page 32.

Which game do you like to play? Notice the house edge? Are

you willing to play another game to lower the house edge?

3. Be smart about your bets. If the bankroll you have decided

upon is $100 per trip then the bankroll essentially excludes you

from playing a dollar machine.

Why? Well those $100 buys 100 credits on a dollar video poker

slot machine. Since video poker requires a max bet (generally

five credits) to lower the house edge, that guarantees 20 spins

on the game. Unless you are mentally ready for a short enter-

tainment experience, consider a lower denomination game with

a bankroll of $100.

Dropping the denomination to quarters, those $100 guarantees

400 credits and 80 hands on a video poker game. Dropping the

denomination to nickels and $100 buys a whopping 2,000 cred-

its and 400 hands of video poker.

4. Take your time. As with anything in life, live in the present

moment. Don’t rush, play slowly and comfortably as opposed

to frantically. Without a doubt, don’t play two machines at

once. Playing two machines at the same time, or two positions

at a blackjack table only ensures a bankroll is cut in half. You’re

risking losing your money twice as fast.

5. Leave the plastic at home. Don’t bring ATM cards, Credit

Cards with cash advances or any other form of debit instrument

which allows access to additional funds. There was an agree-

ment about a set bankroll per casino visit and it must be ad-

hered to.

Every time I go to the change machine to break a bill or change

a ticket, I have to shake my head at the withdrawal receipts

most people leave strewn around the machine like confetti. I

have seen ATM receipts for withdrawals in the amount of $20.

Please be aware that not only does the bank charge a fee for

using a non-network ATM (all casino ATMs are not associated

with any bank), but the ATM machine also assesses a fee. Most

banks charge $2 to $3 in fees and ATMs charge from $2 to $7.

Just think about what that translates into! At a minimum the $20

withdrawal at the casino costs $4 in fees (that’s 20% of $20!) and

at a maximum costs $10 in fees (that’s half of the $20). Why

would anyone do this to themselves?

6. Set aside your winnings. Decide, in advance, what percent-

age of any winnings will be put aside. There is nothing worse

than winning money and then giving it all back.

7. Don’t chase after losses. Don’t be tempted to increase wager

amounts during a losing streak. This is the quickest way to de-

plete your bankroll and also a quick path to unhappiness!

9. Don’t forget your free play. Always play with a Player’s

Club Card so you can earn free play money and other compli-

mentary goodies. When the casino awards you free play, use it!

10. Above all, gamble responsibly. The catch phrase is “bet

with your head, not over it” and everyone needs to heed that

rule! If you think you have a problem, get help, it is free and

confidential. Start by calling 1.800.NEXT.STEP.

So let’s get real, these ten strategies are not easy to follow, I’ll

admit that. I’m only attempting to inform our readers how to

prevent feeling miserable at a casino by instituting control back

into an environment where chance and lady luck rule the day.

Frequently, we all allow chance and lady luck to take over our

ability to make good decisions while we are at a casino and I’ve

found that introducing these simple strategies make my casino

visits more fun and, honestly, luckier.

I wish all of our readers the best of luck and a lot of fun! $



TRIBAL NEWS

grow and develop their skills.”

Manuel participated in the Executive Development Program at

the University of Nevada at Reno. He continued his education,

earning certification from Cornell University’s General Manag-

ers Program and a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Manage-

ment from the University of Phoenix.

About Gila River Gaming Enterprises, Inc. Gila River Gaming

Enterprises, Inc. operates three Arizona casinos owned by the

Gila River Indian Community, including Wild Horse Pass Hotel

& Casino, Lone Butte Casino, and Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino.

All three casinos offer a combination of slots, table games, bin-

go, poker and hotels and are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a

year. For more information, call 1.800.946.4452 or visit their

website at wingilariver.com. $

ila River Gaming Enterprises, Inc., operator of three

leading casino properties in Arizona, recently an-

nounced that Kenneth Manuel has been selected as the

Enterprises’ new Chief Executive Officer. Manuel is the first

member of the Gila River Indian Community to hold this posi-

tion permanently. The announcement comes after an intensive

search and selection process by Gila River Gaming Enterprises’

Interim Oversight and Planning Committee, consisting of five

Gila River Indian Community tribal council members.

“The enterprise is honored to have Mr. Manuel as a leader, who

many consider a mentor and highly recognized Gila River Indi-

an Community member,” said Teaya Vicente, Public Relations

Manager for Gila River Gaming Enterprises, Inc. “We are confi-

dent in Mr. Manuel’s ability to propel our vision to be Arizona’s

first choice in casino entertainment for both work and play.”

Manuel’s path to the Chief Executive Officer role included serv-

ing in nearly every aspect of the business for the past 22 years.

He began his career as a slot manager in 1994 and was immedi-

ately promoted to acting slot director. During Manuel’s career,

he spent a year in a management position servicing the Sheraton

Grand Resort and Spa at Wild Horse Pass, rejoining as a mem-

ber of the Gila River Gaming Enterprises Inc. Board of Directors,

fulfilling the role as Board President. He was a member of the

Casino Expansion Owners Team from 2007 to 2013, Chairman

of the Enterprise’s Expense Committee, and a member of the

Mentorship Committee. Continuing his successful career, he

joined the Enterprise’s Pathways Mentorship Program as Assis-

tant Chief Executive Officer.

During Manuel’s tenure, Gila River Gaming Enterprises, Inc.

has experienced unprecedented growth and development,

which has contributed to the long-term sustainability and pro-

gress of the Gila River Indian Community. Throughout his ca-

reer, he has been key in the creation and completion of all three

gaming properties. He was instrumental in the completion of

Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino, which opened in July of 2013, and

the Lone Butte Casino renovation project in 2015.

“It is an immense honor to have been chosen to serve in the role

of Chief Executive Officer,” Manuel said. “The casinos are the

primary source of support for the Gila River Indian Communi-

ty. I see incredible growth potential as premier entertainment

destinations and furthermore as great places for employees to

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Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Donates To

The Area Agency For Aging’s Mosaic

Center Elder Refugee Program

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino recently donated $5,000 to the Area

Agency for Aging for its Mosaic Center Elder Refugee Pro-

gram. This donation is to help the program move to a larger

center. “The Mosaic Center is an incredible program that gives

back to the community in ways that are especially helpful to

our area’s seniors. The Center provides them with the re-

sources necessary to connect with others and help them make

tangible progress within their own lives,” said Robert Living-

ston, regional vice president and general manager for Har-

rah’s Ak-Chin Casino. “Being able to donate to an organiza-

tion such as the Area Agency for Aging is a tangible way for

Harrah’s employees to show their appreciation and support.”

The Refugee Program was developed to provide services and

support to elderly refugees 60 years or older living in Mari-

copa County. These services include critical needs case man-

agement, housing and home management assistance, referrals

for aging services, and interpretation and translation services,

to name a few. The Center also provides various activities and

meals in addition to transportation to those who need it. The

Native American Seniors is also housed at The Mosaic Center,

a program that enables Native Americans over 60 to connect

with one another. Elders from 12 different tribes take part in

this program.

The Mosaic Center is open four days a week and is located at

1430 E. Indian School Rd., #110, Phoenix, AZ 85014. The Na-

tive American Seniors program meets Mondays and Tuesdays

and the Refugee Program takes place on Wednesdays and

Thursdays. For more information, please visit their website at

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Tribal Gaming Contributions

Down 4.3% When Compared To

Same Quarter Last Fiscal Year

The Arizona Department of Gaming recently announced that

statewide tribal contributions, for the quarter that ended on

December 31, 2016, totaled just over $14.5 million—a 4.3%

decrease when compared to the same quarter last fiscal year.

“Although this is a decrease from FY16’s numbers, these tribal

contributions continue to provide an undeniable benefit to the

state of Arizona,” said Daniel Bergin, Director of the Arizona

Department of Gaming. “$14-plus million is still a significant

amount of money.” Tribal contributions provide supple-

mental funding for Arizona’s schools, trauma and emergency

care, tourism, and wildlife conservation efforts.

The Department is unable to determine the extent of any im-

pact the new West Valley casino has had on statewide gaming

numbers, as it is not currently regulated by the Department.

“Any revenue generated by that location is not shared with

the State.”

Since the Tribal-State Compacts went into effect in 2003, Ari-

zona Tribes have contributed over $1.2 billion to the state of

Arizona and its cities, towns, and counties. Bergin added, “We

look forward to watching that number continue to grow for

years to come.”

The quarterly tribal contributions to the Arizona Benefits

Fund will be distributed as follows:

Instructional Improvement Fund/Education: $7,170,169

Trauma and Emergency Services Fund: $3,585,085

Arizona Department of Gaming Operating Costs: $1,469,092

Arizona Wildlife Conservation Fund: $1,024,310

State Tourism Fund: $1,024,310

Problem Gambling Ed, Treatment and Prevention: $291,285

TOTAL tribal contributions for the quarter ending December

31, 2016: $14,564,251

The Arizona Department of Gaming, in partnership with Ari-

zona’s tribes, regulates Indian gaming. Under the Arizona

Tribal-State Gaming Compact, tribes with casinos contribute

one to eight percent of their Class III gross gaming revenue to

the state, cities, towns, and counties. In Arizona, Class III

gaming includes slot machines, jackpot poker, blackjack, keno

and off-track pari-mutuel betting. There are currently 23 Class

III casinos in the state. Tribes send contributions to the Arizo-

na Benefits Fund every three months. $

Left to right: Jamie Craig Dove, Area Agency for Aging senior marketing director

and fund development; Tammy Livingston; Robert Livingston, Harrah’s regional

vice president and general manager; Gerry Kroloff, Area Agency for Aging vice

president of community relations; Katie Stevens, Area Agency for Aging Native

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very third month or so, I head south on a road trip. No,

not for the border! I head out to San Diego to visit some

friends.

And, as I am committed to keeping up with what’s hot and

what’s not at the casinos here in Arizona and Southern Califor-

nia, I always pass through Yuma, Arizona on may way to San

Diego and stop to get a bite to eat.

During my last trip, I stopped in for lunch at the Ocotillo Café

inside Quechan Casino Resort just West of Yuma. I’ve always

enjoyed Quechan and the Ocotillo Café. I’ve never had a bad

experience playing the slots or eating the food.

What I think our readers should know about are the four buffets

including the $8.95 Breakfast Buffet, the $12.95 Brunch Buffet,

the $18.95 Seafood Buffet on Friday nights from 4-10pm, and the

$16.95 Prime Rib Buffet on Saturday nights from 4-10pm. If you

are in any way budget conscious, keep them on your list!

Furthermore, diners at the Ocotillo Café who are not interested

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sauce. This dish is only $9.50 and will leave you wishing you

had room for more!

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Ambrosia & Firefall Desert Diamond Casino

March 18

Desert Diamond Casino welcomes Ambrosia and Firefall to

the Diamond Center on Saturday, March 18, 2017. This co-

headlining event gets underway at 8pm and tickets start at

only $10 through Star Tickets and the Rewards Center.

Ambrosia came about in 1970 when four young musicians out

of Los Angeles formed America’s answer to the English pro-

gressive invasion. Drawing from a variety of influences—

classical, jazz, and R&B—Ambrosia has become one of Ameri-

ca’s most memorable progressive rock acts. Despite a brief

recording history, Ambrosia earned five Grammy nomina-

tions and the hit singles How Much I Feel and Biggest Part of

Me each peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

American folk rock music group, Firefall, has been around for

more than 40 years, amassing platinum and gold albums

while selling millions of records worldwide. Sharing the stage

with legends such as Fleetwood Mac, The Doobie Brothers,

and Lynyrd Skynyrd, Firefall rose to the top of their genre,

releasing hit singles You Are The Woman, Just Remember I

Love You, and Strange Way. Firefall is known for its dynamic live

concert performances and extended improvisational jamming.

Treena Parvello, Director of Public Relations and Communica-

tions for the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, said, “The

‘70s are returning to the Diamond Center on March 18! Tickets

to see Ambrosia and Firefall at Desert Diamond Casino start

at only $10!”

Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment, with three loca-

tions in Southern Arizona (Tucson, Sahuarita, and Why) and

one in the West Valley, is owned and operated by the Tohono

O’odham Gaming Enterprise, an enterprise of the Tohono

O’odham Nation. Additional information can be found at

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Apache Gold Casino—Globe, AZ—800.272.2438

The Point: Featuring live entertainment. Events: UFC 209—Mar. 4,

Intertribal Pow Wow—Mar. 4-5

BlueWater Casino—Parker, AZ—888.243.3360

Events: A Night Of Country (Twain, McGraw, and Brooks &

Dunn Tribute)—Mar. 4, NWSEA Parker Marathon Water Ski

Event—Mar. 4-5, Colorado Blues Festival—Mar. 11, Live Music—

Mar. 18, Southern California Speedboat Club Spring Classic (Boat

Races)—Mar. 26-27, 17th Annual Indian Golf Tournament—Apr. 6-

9, Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series—Apr. 14-16

Casino Arizona—Scottsdale, AZ—480.850.7777

The Arizona Room: The JJ’s Band—Mon. 8:30pm, Arizona Room

Trivia—Tue. 7pm, Country Dance Instruction (Learn to Dance)—

Wed. 6pm, Chad Freeman and Redline (Country)—Wed. 8pm, Latin

Fire Dance Nights (Learn to Dance)—Thu. 6pm The Showroom:

L.A.Vation (U2 Tribute)—Mar. 3-4, Cash, Killer & The King—Mar.

24-25, Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)—Mar. 31, Don’t Look Back (Boston

Tribute)—Apr. 21-22, Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)—Apr. 28-29

Casino Del Sol—Tucson, AZ—520.838.6506

Paradiso Bar & Lounge: Thursday Tributes: Fleetwood Mac

Tribute—Mar. 2, Tribute Band—Mar. 9, U2 Tribute—Mar. 16, Du-

ran Duran Tribute—Mar. 23, Selena Tribute—Mar. 30 Friday

Nights: Pride Through Strife—Mar. 3, Southern Reign—Mar. 10,

Kung Fu Grip—Mar. 17, Jack Bishop Band—Mar. 24, Ritmo De

Sanchez—Mar. 31 Saturday Nights: Myzterio—Mar. 4, Edna & Ely

B-Cool—Mar. 11, Grupo Synphonia—Mar. 18, Grind Band—Mar.

25, Live Music—Apr. 1 Events: Beer Club For Men—Mar. 2

Cliff Castle Casino—Camp Verde, AZ—800.381.7568

Dragonfly Nightclub: Buck it (Variety)—Mar. 3, DJ Christiana—

Mar. 4, Pima Express (Variety)—Mar. 10-11, Grupo Reflejo (Latin)—

Mar. 17-18, Latino Rebel Band (Variety)—Mar. 24-25, Aravaipa

(Variety)—Mar. 31-Apr.1

Cocopah Resort Casino—Somerton, AZ—800.237.5687

Events: Karaoke with Bling Bling—Fr & Sa, Beatles vs. Stones

(Tribute)—Mar. 10, Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)—

Mar. 17, The Troubadour Experience Band (Tribute)—Apr. 15, Gen-

eration Idol Band (Billy Idol Tribute)—Apr. 22

Desert Diamond Casino I—Tucson, AZ—866.332.9467

Monsoon Nightclub: Featuring live entertainment.

Desert Diamond Casino II—Sahuarita, AZ—866.332.9467

Sports Bar: Dub Sounds DJs—Fr & Sa Diamond Center: Kathy

Griffin—Mar. 4, Food Fest & Farmers Market—Apr. 29

Fort McDowell Casino—Fort McDowell, AZ—800.843.3678

Lucky 7 Saloon: Featuring live entertainment.

Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino—Maricopa, AZ—480.802.5000

Featured Entertainment: Larry Gatlin—Mar. 3, St. Patrick’s

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Furious George—Mar. 4, Motown Magic—Mar. 10, Western Fu-

sion—Mar. 11, Young Country—Mar. 18, DSB—Mar. 24, Sound-

wave—Mar. 25, John Eric Band—Mar. 31 Live DJ In The Lounge:

Mar. 3, 10 & 24 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays In The

Lounge: Piano Man—Mar. 1, Stanley Serano Trio—Mar. 1 & 8,

Mike & Ted—Mar. 2, 9 & 16, John Eric Duo—Mar. 7, Bandstand

Shows—Mar. 8, AZ Blacktop Duo—Mar. 14 & 21, Silhouette—Mar.

15 & 22, Walkens Trio—Mar. 15, 22 & 29, Chente Barrera—Mar. 23,

Karen & Marcus—Mar. 28, Thaddeus Rose—Mar. 29, Chucky

Duo—Mar. 30

Hon-Dah Casino—Pinetop, AZ—800.929.8744

Timbers Lounge and Showroom: Harry Luge (Country)—Now-

Mar. 4, Justin Wright & High Octane (Country)—Mar. 7-11, Groove

City Band (R&B Variety)—Mar. 14-18, CHYNA (Variety)—Mar. 21

-25, James Presley Band (Country & Classic Rock)—Mar. 28-Apr. 1

Events: Dead Or Alive (Bon Jovi Tribute)—Mar. 17, Fleetwood

Nicks & Women Of Rock (Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Tribute)—

Apr. 21, Country Roads (John Denver Tribute)—May 19, 8th Annual

White Mountain Bike Rally & Poker Run—Jun. 23-24

Lone Butte Casino—Chandler, AZ—800.946.4452

Cascades Lounge: Fea turing live enterta inment.

Mazatzal Casino—Payson, AZ—800.777.7529

Events: Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute)—Mar. 18,

Mirage (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)—Apr. 15, Evil Waze (Santana Trib-

ute)—May 5, Bee Line Cruise-In Burger Burn & 50s Sock Hop—May

12

Paradise Casino—Yuma, AZ—888.777.4946

Events: Shades Of Green Day (Green Day Tribute)—Mar. 25

Quechan Casino—Winterhaven, CA—877.783.2426

Sidewinders: Fea turing live enterta inment.

Talking Stick Resort—Scottsdale, AZ—480.850.7777

Events: Austra lian Bee Gees—Mar. 3, George Thorogood & The

Destroyers Rock Party—Mar. 4, Jerry Riopelle—Mar. 10, Elvis

Lives—Mar. 11-12, Air Supply—Mar. 18, Jimmie Vaughan—Mar.

24, Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers—Mar. 25, The Mavericks—Apr.

22-23, Travis Tritt—Apr. 29,Australia’s Thunder From Down Un-

der—May 4-6, Robin Trower—May 12, Kathleen Madigan—May 13,

The Australian Pink Floyd Show—Aug. 24

Twin Arrows Navajo Casino—Flagstaff, AZ—855.946.8946

Events: John Eric Band—Mar. 3-4, Outside The Line—Mar. 10-11,

Matt Farris Band—Mar. 17-18, Buckit—Mar. 24-25, The Working

Mans Band—Mar. 31-Apr. 1

Vee Quiva Casino—Laveen, AZ—800.946.4452

VQ Live: Fea turing live enterta inment.

Wild Horse Pass Casino—Chandler, AZ—800.946.4452

Showroom: Foghat—Mar. 11, ABBAFab (ABBA Tribute)—Mar.

19, Clint Black—Apr. 21, Sinbad—Apr. 28

Air Supply Talking Stick Resort

March 18

Australian soft rock duo Air Supply will journey back to The

Ballroom stage at Talking Stick Resort on March 18, 2017.

Inductees into the Australian Recording Industry Association,

Air Supply reeled off eight top-10 hits in the United States in

the early 1980s, the most notable of which was All Out of

Love, which peaked at No. 2.

The band’s other top-10 singles from their breakout album

Lost in Love include Every Woman in the World and Lost in

Love. In total, Air Supply produced 17 studio albums over the years

as well as five live recordings.

The band, composed of Graham Russell and Russell Hitch-

cock, originally formed in 1975 and continues to play over 150

shows per year worldwide. The duo first met on their first day

of rehearsals for Jesus Christ Superstar and forged an instant

connection over their love of the Beatles and, of course, per-

forming.

Their legacy continues to live on today and will be on full

display on The Ballroom stage in March. Tickets for Air Sup-

ply range from $30 to $100 and are on sale now.

To learn about the show, call the Talking Stick Resort Box

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Verify all details & age restrictions (generally 21 & over) for each event. Venues, times, dates, & ticket

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Apache Gold Su, We, Th at Noon. Fr & Sa at

7pm. 1st Mo of the month at 7pm 200 No Yes No

BlueWater Mo-We 6:30pm. Su at 1:30pm. 400 Yes Yes No

Casino Arizona Mo-Su at 6:30pm

Daily Matinees at 12:30pm 1000 Yes Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr & Sa

Doors at 10pm. Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol Daily at Noon, 1:30, 2, 6:30 &

7pm 600 Yes Yes Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm.

Cocopah Th-Su at 6:30pm 350 No Yes No

Desert Diamond I We-Mo 1:30, 2, 6, 6:30 & 7pm 300 Yes Yes No

Fort McDowell We-Mo at 9am.

Daily at 12:30 & 6:30pm. 1200

Yes (2 sections: enclosed or in

general seating)

Yes Fr & Sa at 11:30pm.

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule.

Harrah’s Ak-Chin We-Su at 11:30am, 2:30, 3:30,

and 6:30pm 470 Yes Yes No

Lone Butte Sa & Su: 10, Noon, 3:45, 5:30pm.

Daily: Noon & 6:30pm. 750 Yes Yes B.A.D. Bingo Fr & Sa at 11:30pm.

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Tu & Th at 6:30pm. 280 Yes Yes No

Paradise Daily at 1:30pm.

Mo-Fr at 6pm. 300 Yes Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo

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Vee Quiva Daily at Noon & 6:30pm. 366 Yes Yes Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm.

CASINO BINGO

he bingo hall at Paradise Casino in Yuma has plenty to

celebrate across the month of March, including St. Pat-

rick’s Day on Friday, March 17!

Tuesday—Sunday—11:30am Mini Session: $4 paper buy-in

and $10 for an electronic buy-in. Payouts: $40, $75 for specials.

Tuesday—Friday—Matinee Session: $10 paper buy-in, $17 for

an electronic buy-in, and $22 for the Manager’s Special. Payouts:

$75, $100 for specials.

Friday, March 17—St. Patrick’s Day Session: $27 paper buy-in

and $47 or $77 for an electronic buy-in. Payouts: $377, $577 or

BINGO AT PARADISE CASINO March’s Specials And Promotions

T $1,177 for specials. Redeem your Pot of Gold Bucks during this

session for a chance at $200-$500 in cash! Patrons also receive a

free dauber (limited supply).

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Irish” costume contest. Wear your best Leprechaun or your best

Green costume for a chance at 1st Place ($100 In Bingo Free

Play), 2nd Place ($75 In Bingo Free Play), 3rd Place ($50 In Bin-

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SAMI’S SMACKDOWN


Do YOU have a RANT OR RAVE?

If so, write me at: [email protected] or by mail

at: “Sami” Arizona Gaming Guide PO BOX 20636

Mesa, AZ 85277. If I pick your topic for publication

in a future issue, you’ll get a $25 gift card!

ere is my rant! I frequent a lot of the local casinos. Like

most casino players, I have my favorite games and

machines that I like to play. What really annoys me

the most is when I walk up to one of my favorite games and

there is an ash tray, drink or other item on the chair of the game

I want to play. I understand that sometimes you do have to go

to the restroom but, more times than not, I will come back to

that machine maybe five, ten, or even 15 minutes later, and that

item is still on the chair, and nobody is playing that machine!

The casino is losing money, because nobody can play that slot

machine, and the customers that would like to play it are also

now upset. I guess some of these people go to a restaurant to get

something to eat, but they should not be allowed to "save" their

machine for an hour or more. Once, I watched a machine for

over 15 minutes and no one came back, I then removed the ash

tray from the chair in order to play the game. As soon as I did, a

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By Sami Becker

man came running up telling me that was "his machine" and he

has it saved! I watched him as he went over to the next aisle to

watch his significant other play. After about 10 minutes, he

went up to another machine that had an ash tray on the seat and

started playing that game! I still couldn't play the game I want-

ed. This man had more than one machine "saved" at the same

time while denying me and other patrons of the opportunity to

enjoy ourselves and play these games. Can't something be done

about this practice of "saving" slot machines? $

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FUN FACTS

e all know the expression “The Luck of the Irish”

but I believe most of us aren’t quite sure how to

interpret the saying. Is it thought to mean people

from Ireland have extremely good fortune or rather is it meant

to sarcastically imply the Irish are ill-fated? Well, apparently

neither translation is correct. According to Edward T. O’Don-

nell, an Associate Professor of History at Holy Cross College

and author of 1001 Things Everyone Should Know About Irish

American History, the term doesn’t have an Irish origin but “a hap-

pier, if not altogether positive,” American one!

“During the gold and silver rush years in the second half of the

19th century, a number of the most famous and successful min-

ers were of Irish and Irish American birth … Over time, this

association of the Irish with mining fortunes led to the expres-

sion ‘Luck of the Irish.’ Of course, it carried with it a certain tone


THE “LUCK OF THE IRISH” Is It Good? Is It Bad? Is It Even Irish?

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By Lana Hartmann

of derision, as if to say, only by

sheer luck, as opposed to brains,

could these fools succeed.”

One could describe the Irish emi-

grants who found their ‘Pot of

Gold’ in the gold and silver mines

as good luck, but it wasn’t just

about being at the right place at the

right time! There was a lot of hard work and perseverance in-

volved!

Whatever the origins of the phrase “Luck of the Irish” and

whether it was meant to imply good or bad luck, the fact is the

Irish are indeed a very fortunate people! They are proud, funny,

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16. Lone Butte Casino 1077 S. Kyrene Rd. Chandler 800-946-4452 828 Y Y Y

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