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22 TRIBAL GAMING
Mazatzal GM Farrell Hoosava’s leadership programs.
24 TRIBAL SPOTLIGHT
The Dilzhe’e Apache (or Tonto Apache) Nation.
FAST FACTS
08 IGT’S BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S & GODZILLA
WMS’ Epic Monopoly & Battleship arrive in casinos.
12 MILLION DOLLAR JACKPOT AT MAZATZAL
2012’s first giant slot jackpot on a Gold Series® slot.
GREAT GAMES
MARCH
FEATURE 14 PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS WEEK
Hope for Problem Gambling March 4-10, 2012.
2020
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18 THE “NEW” LOTTERY
Powerball® by the numbers.
WINNING WAYS
20 BUCKY’S & YAVAPAI CASINOS COMFORT FOOD
The editor’s picks of comfort food at the casinos.
CASINO DINING
26 E.P. EXPO AT DESERT DIAMOND CASINO
The editor’s picks of Arizona’s casino entertainment.
CASINO ENTERTAINMENT
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04 EDITOR’S NOTE
What’s on our mind.
06 PLAYERS TALK
What’s on your mind.
28 FUN & GAMES
Sudoku & Puzzles to keep your mind sharp.
30 SAMI’S SMACKDOWN
Rants, raves & reflections.
30 CASINO DIRECTORY
REGULAR RESPINS
Photo courtesy of Bucky’s Casino. © Copyright Bucky’s Casino. All Rights Reserved. www.buckyscasino.com
azgamingguide.com | March 2012 | Arizona Gaming Guide 03
Slot machine image courtesy of IGT. © Copyright IGT. All Rights Reserved. www.igt.com
VOLUME 04 • ISSUE 03
PUBLISHER
Chris Hoft
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Elizabeth Torma
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Alexandra Lang
ART DIRECTOR
Melanie Mueller
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Mark Novak
Alex Stewart
Samantha Becker
Lana Hartmann
Elizabeth Torma
ADVERTISING SALES
Nina Consiglio
Alex Stewart
MAILING INFORMATION
Arizona Gaming Guide
P.O. Box 20636
Mesa, Arizona 85277
INTERNET INFORMATION
www.azgamingguide.com
www.facebook.com/ArizonaGamingGuide
Copyright © 2012 The Arizona Gaming Guide.
All rights reserved.
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
We Are Starting A Bus Program!
Based on numerous discussions our publisher Chris has had with casinos
around the state, we have decided to introduce a bus program for all our
fans. Starting at the end of March and into April, we’ve scheduled a few
trips to several casinos around the state. Trust me, our bus trips are going
to be a blast! We’ll have lots of things to do during our trip and we’ll have
plenty of goodies and free stuff to hand out to you as well. Head over to
our website www.azgamingguide.com to reserve your seat right now!
In this month’s issue I’m highlighting some new slots around the state
including games by IGT and WMS. I also feature Responsible Gaming
week (March 4-10) by presenting valuable information from Arizona’s
Office of Problem Gambling. Mazatzal Hotel & Casino’s General Manager
Mr. Farrell Hoosava was selected for an interview this month because of
his commitment to leadership and development programs at his casino. I
also bring you my opinion of all the comfort food available at Arizona’s
casinos and where the best meals are!
Please visit us at: www.facebook.com/ArizonaGamingGuide, become part of
our community 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 the current and back issues of the Arizona Gaming
Guide on our website at www.azgamingguide.com. For your convenience,
we have included the QR codes for both web addresses in our directory.
Let me know what you think of our March issue and have fun!
Cheers!
Alexandra Lang
Editor-in-Chief
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
ASK THE EXPERTS
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
and comments in any area of gaming and we will make every
attempt to publish a response in upcoming issues. Space is lim-
ited so we are unable to print every letter or e-mail we receive.
Please include your name and mailing address with all corre-
spondence. Mail to: Arizona Gaming Guide PO BOX 20636
Mesa, AZ 85277 or E-mail to: [email protected].
Q: I AM CONFUSED! IS IT LEGAL OR NOT?
On January 24 you posted a link to an article about an
illegal gambling operation on your Facebook page and
you said, “Some people just can't get it through their
heads that in this day and age you will get busted if
you run an illegal gambling room!” I’m still really con-
fused because there are poker games that are run out-
side of the casinos in bars and restaurants all the time.
How come they’re not caught? I’m not saying I support
what’s going on, but is it legal or is it not legal?
Paul Wincek – Chandler, AZ
Paul, assuming you are referring to establishments that are
actually operating a card room with buy-ins, a rake, a cashier,
and so on—yes, they are illegal! You cannot obtain a commer-
cial license to operate a card room anywhere in the State of
Arizona unless you are on tribal land. Anyone operating a
card room off tribal land is doing so illegally.
On the other hand, it is legal for restaurants and bars to offer
poker nights where there is no buy-in, players may win a non-
monetary prize, and any individual 21 and older may partici-
pate in the game regardless of the level of service or amount of
a commodity they consume at the host establishment.
That being said, any establishment may host card games for
charitable or social gambling purposes if the event adheres to
Arizona Statutes. The main points to consider include (but
are not limited to) the following:
1. No player receives a benefit other than the winnings
gained from the social gambling activity.
2. No other person benefits from the social gambling activity.
3. No player has an advantage over the other when engaged
in the social gambling activity.
Any establishment (for profit or charity) planning to host a
social or charitable gambling activity should seek the profes-
sional advice of an attorney in the early stages of organizing
the event. More info can also be obtained by visiting the AZ
Dept. of Gaming website at www.azgaming.gov or by mail at
1110 W. Washington St. Suite 450, Phoenix, AZ 85007. $
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Q&A On Everything Gaming PLAYERS TALK
A STRONG MESSAGE
SENT TO THE ORGANIZERS
OF ILLEGAL GAMBLING
On February 3, 2012, a jury in the Maricopa County Su-
perior Court convicted 68 year-old Harold Smith Lee, Jr.,
of Tempe, for his involvement in the Ace High Card
Room and Social Club; which operated in Surprise, Ari-
zona from 2008 to 2010. Lee’s former gambling enter-
prises included The International Card and Game Players
Association, The Arizona Card Room and The Arizona
Card League. Lee was convicted on three felony counts,
including conspiracy to engage in an illegal gambling
business, promotion of gambling, and illegal conduct of
an enterprise. “We’re sending a message in the strongest
terms possible,” said Mark Brnovich, Director of the Ari-
zona Department of Gaming. “Illegal gambling will not
be tolerated in our neighborhoods.”
Lee is a former Phoenix Justice of the Peace, who served
for the Northeast Justice Court Precinct from 1973 to 1985,
and an outspoken advocate for off-reservation poker
rooms. Additional card room operators, Michael Orlando
and Ronald Curcio, pleaded guilty to reduced charges in
exchange for their cooperation against Lee. Orlando, age
76, of Sun City West, was convicted on the felony charge
of Promotion of Gambling, and was sentenced today to
18 months of probation. Curcio, age 69, of Sun City West,
was convicted on the misdemeanor charge of Attempted
Promotion of Gambling, and was sentenced today to 6
months of probation. All defendants will be jointly re-
sponsible to repay the Arizona Department of Gaming's
costs of investigation.
The sentencing for Lee is scheduled to take place on
March 7, 2012, at 9:30 AM, before Judge Bruce Cohen in
Maricopa County Superior Court. "I commend the Ari-
zona Department of Gaming for its work on this case,"
said Attorney General Tom Horne. "Illegal gambling is
obviously unacceptable, and it is especially disturbing
that an Officer of the Court, in this case a now-former
Justice of the Peace, would be involved. Thanks to the
cooperation between the Attorney General's Office and
the Department of Gaming, the operators of this ring are
being held responsible for their actions."
For more information about the Arizona Department of
Gaming, please visit their website at www.azgaming.gov.
azgamingguide.com | March 2012 | Arizona Gaming Guide 07
GREAT GAMES New Slots
Go Go Godzilla™!
aunch into the explosive world of mon-
sters and mayhem with IGT’s Godzilla
on Monster Island™ Video Slots. Packed
with larger-than-life Godzilla™ characters,
this game provides exhilarating interactive
features. During the Godzilla™ vs. the Mili-
tary Bonus, players touch the screen and
control the path of Godzilla’s atomic breath
to destroy military vehicles all with the
guidance of their hand. Look for Godzilla™
and Mothra™ to appear in the base game
randomly awarding wilds or multipliers.
And in Godzilla™ vs. MechaGodzilla™, the
legendary monsters battle in an epic Free
Games duel. You’ll have a monstrous enter-
tainment experience with this game and its
frequently occurring bonuses!
Only at Casino of the Sun in Tucson
L
Breakfast at Tiffany’s™
reakfast at Tiffany’s by IGT is a
slot game that targets players 50
years and older that are familiar
with the 1960s film. The new two-up
MultiPLAY is themed around the
two main characters from the
movie—Paul and Holly. The music
that plays continuously is supposed
to encourage rhythm of play but
tends to get a little annoying after a
while from a player’s perspective
and the 90 credit wager to be able to
play both games may be a bit steep
for some players. However, the
game does contain five bonuses and
eight features (including four muli-
level progressive jackpots) that do
happen often and keep the energy
up and the game enjoyable.
Only at Lone Butte
Casino in Chandler
ere’s a secret … WMS’ Epic Monopoly™ slot is on its way
to Arizona and we’ll be able to play this exciting new
theme that combines Super Multi-Pay® base game action with
the MONOPOLY mega bonus excitement soon! Bonus and
WILD symbols on the main game transfer to the smaller reel
sets. Stay tuned for more details about this great new game.
H
B
Lot manufacturer WMS always fires on all cylinders to produce games
with something for everyone! The one-of-a-kind community gaming
experience, BATTLESHIP™ Team Compete To Win™, has made its way
to Arizona! Only at Cliff Castle Casino in Camp Verde
S
Only at Desert Diamond in Tucson
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GREAT GAMES 2012’s First Giant Slot Jackpot
A local man living near Payson, AZ won
over $1 million on Rocket Gaming Sys-
tems® Gold Series® line of Class II slot
machines. The first million dollar prize
of 2012, the lucky player was awarded a
Gold Series top progressive prize of
$1,033,554 while playing Rocket’s King-
dom Cash® video slot machine game at
Mazatzal Hotel and Casino. This marks
the 15th Gold Series top progressive
prize since the game was introduced in
2009. To date, the Gold Series line has
awarded over $800 million in prizes.
The Gold Series currently consists of
nine video slot titles and eight reel slot
titles, with new games being released
frequently. They provide players with
unique and entertaining themes along
with a wide range of winning and excit-
ing bonus rounds, the Gold Series has
become one of the most popular Class II
slots in the casino gaming industry.
We were the first to introduce you to
Rocket’s Class II slot machines at Mazat-
zal Hotel & Casino in an article several
months ago, just as Mazatzal was the
first casino in the state to have the Gold
Series. For those of you who are familiar
with Mazatzal, the winning machine
(pictured left) is on the end of a bank, so
make sure you head over to the slot and
give it a try! There are also some Gold
Series slots at Fort McDowell Casino
near Fountain Hills. $
MILLIONMILLIONMILLION DOLLARDOLLARDOLLAR SLOT MACHINE JACKPOTSLOT MACHINE JACKPOTSLOT MACHINE JACKPOT
January 27, 2012 atJanuary 27, 2012 atJanuary 27, 2012 at Mazatzal Hotel & Casino in PaysonMazatzal Hotel & Casino in PaysonMazatzal Hotel & Casino in Payson
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When The Fun StopsWhen The Fun StopsWhen The Fun Stops
There’s Hope & HelpThere’s Hope & HelpThere’s Hope & Help
What is Problem Gambling?
Problem gambling is an urge to gamble despite harmful
negative consequences causing disruptions in any major
area of life: psychological, social or vocational. The cause
of a gambling problem is the individual’s inability to con-
trol the gambling. This may be as a result of a person’s
genetic tendency to develop an addiction, their inability
to cope with normal life stress, or their social upbringing
and moral attitudes about gambling.
According to Rick Pyper, Director of the Arizona Office
of Problem Gambling, problem gambling is a condition
that now affects 2% - 3% of the adult population. Anyone
who gambles is susceptible to developing problems if
they are not aware of the risks and do not gamble respon-
sibly. Regardless of the amount of money won or lost,
when gambling behavior interferes with finances, rela-
tionships, and the workplace a serious problem already
exists.
Contrary to popular belief, the frequency of a person’s
gambling does not determine whether or not they have a
gambling problem. Even though the problem gambler
may only go on periodic gambling binges, the emotional
and financial consequences will still be evident in the
gambler’s life, including the effects on the family. Al-
though no substance is ingested, the problem gambler
gets the same effect from gambling as someone else might
get from taking a tranquilizer or having a drink. The
gambling alters the person’s mood and the gambler keeps
repeating behavior attempting to achieve the same effect.
But just as tolerance develops to drugs or alcohol, the
gambler finds that it takes more of the gambling experi-
ence to achieve the same emotional effect as before.
What Are The What Are The
Warning Signs?Warning Signs?
Answering yes to one or more of the following
questions may indicate that either you or a
loved one is struggling with gambling. For free,
confidential information and referral regarding
a gambling problem, call 1.800.NEXT STEP or
visit www.problemgambling.az.gov.
1. Have you ever felt the need to bet more and more
money?
2. Have you ever lied to people important to you
about how much you gambled?
3. Have you repeated unsuccessful efforts to control,
cut back, or stop gambling?
4. Do you gamble as a way of escaping emotional or
physical pain?
5. Have you ever relied on others to provide money to
relieve a desperate financial situation caused by gam-
bling?
6. Have you ever jeopardized or lost a significant
relationship, job, or career because of gambling?
7. Have you gambled to get money with which to pay
debts or to solve other financial problems?
8. Have you borrowed money to finance your gam-
bling?
9. Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy?
10. Do you gamble to try to get your money back?
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Steps To Take If You Or Someone You
Know Has A Gambling Problem
If someone you know suffers from compulsive gambling
it is important to maintain a support system for them.
Engage in open communication and let them know that
you are there to help.
● Become aware of the warning signs yourself (read the
warning signs on page 14)
● Share the warning signs with your loved one
● Tell your loved one about the state-wide 24/7 help line
1.800.NEXT.STEP (1.800.639.8783)
● Let your loved one know that you will be there to help
during treatment and recovery
● Share gambler’s anonymous information with your
loved one (www.problemgambling.az.gov)
● Be aware that treatment is available for you for the
damage a loved one’s problem has caused in your life
(e.g. treatment, gamblers anonymous)
Continued on page 16
RESPONSIBLE RESPONSIBLE
GAMBLINGGAMBLING
GUIDELINESGUIDELINES We hope that if you choose to gamble, you will make
conscious, informed decisions about the role you
want gambling to play in your life. The following are
some suggestions for personal guidelines for respon-
sible gambling:
>> Set a money limit and stick to it. Decide before you
go not only what you can afford to lose, but how
much you want to spend. Do not change your mind
after losing.
>> Set a time limit and stick to it. Decide how much of
your time you want to allow for gambling. Leave
when you reach the time limit, whether you are win-
ning or losing.
>> Make it a rule not to gamble on credit. Do not bor-
row to gamble, including getting cash advances on
your credit card.
>> Consider any losses the cost of recreation. Expect to
lose and treat any winnings as a bonus.
>> Don’t gamble as a way to cope with any emotional
or physical pain. Gambling is meant to be entertain-
ment and should not replace coping skills.
>> Create balance in your life. Gambling should not
interfere with or substitute for friends, family, work,
or other worthwhile activities.
>> Avoid trying to win back lost money. Chances are,
the more you try to recoup your losses, the larger your
losses will be.
>> If gambling is no longer “fun” ask yourself why
you are still playing.
>> Become educated about the warning signs of prob-
lem gambling. The more you know, the better choices
you can make.
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Don’t know what to say
or how to say it?
Visit the Anti-Drug’s website for practical,
ready-to-use tips on talking with your teen:
www.theantidrug.com/ei/conversations.asp
For free, confidential information and referral
regarding a gambling problem please call:
1.800.NEXT.STEP (1.800.639.8783) or visit:
www.problemgambling.az.gov
Tips On How
To Talk To Your Kids
About Gambling
>> Let them know gambling isn’t a way to make easy
money. “Professional poker player” is about as likely as
a career as an NFL player.
>> Teach them about odds.
>> Teach them the serious consequences of problem
gambling.
>> Look for a time to bring up the topic naturally. Bring
it up when running across a poker show on TV, or find-
ing out that a friend or family member has won or lost
money gambling.
>> When you talk to your kids about drugs and alco-
hol, include problem gambling in “the conversation.”
>> Convey to your kids the role of gambling in your
own life. If you choose to gamble, make sure it is from a
conscious, informed position. Share the guidelines you
observe when you gamble (read the responsible gam-
bling guidelines on page 15).
>> Be a responsible role model.
>> Ask questions and listen.
>> Be patient.
Continued on page 18
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WINNING WAYS The “New” Lottery
f you’re one of the 2+ million people who
play the Powerball® did you decide to keep
playing even after the increase in price
from $1 to $2 a ticket happened recently? If
you said ‘yes’ you made the right decision!
The price has doubled, but so have the
prizes and the odds are actually better! Running a
side-by-side comparison between both games here
are the numbers: With the “old” Powerball® you
could expect to win something once every 35 plays
and over time your $1 bet returned around 17.47
cents. This meant the long run hold on the game for
the State was around 82.53 cents per $1 ticket pur-
chased. With the “new” 2012’s Powerball® you win
once every 32 plays and over time your $2 bet re-
turns around 36.05 cents (18.02 cents per dollar).
This means the long run hold on the game is
around 81.98 cents per $1 spent on tickets.
Hmm, higher ticket prices, better odds for the
player, larger starting jackpots, but a slightly lower
hold for the States (by 0.67%). That doesn't add up
so well for the Lottery Officials who made the
changes based on player feedback and, purport-
edly, as a way to make additional money for each
State that participates in the national Powerball®
Lottery! Sounds like the Lottery Officials are gam-
bling a little bit too! The only way this ends up as a
“good decision” for Powerball® is if actual ticket
sales increase. What do you think? Good move or
bad move? $
POWERBALL® BY THE NUMBERS …
I
Jim Wuelfing, Keynote Speaker at the AZOPG 2011 Symposium
Jim Wuelfing was the keynote speaker at the AZOPG
2011 Symposium entitled “Making a Difference in an Un-
predictable Climate” which focused on issues directly
affecting both consumers and professionals. Mr. Wuelfing
discussed the challenges and principles of prevention
while several other presenters also addressed areas of
prevention, problem gambling research, and treatment.
This year’s Symposium is entitled “Hope for Problem
Gambling” and will be held on March 5 at the Black Can-
yon Conference Center in Phoenix.
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CASINO DINING Classic Comfort Food
Bucky’s Café at Bucky’s Casino in Prescott Thursday features a $9.99 10-oz Prime Rib Dinner
Friday offers guests a $4.99 All You Can Eat Fish Fry
Saturday’s specials include a $6.99 Half Rack of Ribs
Featuring $3.99 & $2 food specials daily 11AM to 5PM.
Hours: Su-Th 7am-10pm, Mo-Sa 7am-Midnight
Call 800.756.8744 for more info.
Yavapai Cantina at Yavapai Casino in Prescott $2 Taco Tuesdays—This special can’t be beat!
Featuring $3.99 & $2 food specials daily 11AM to 11PM.
Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
Call 800.756.8744 for more info.
Other Classic Comfort Food Options At
Bucky’s & Yavapai Casinos Include: Breakfast Biscuits & Gravy
Spicy Southwestern Quesadilla
Stuffed Baked Potato (Yavapai Cantina only)
Monster Philly Beef
Super Bacon Cheeseburger
Meatball Sandwich (Bucky’s Café only)
All American Apple Pie
Classic Comfort Food that won’t bust your bankroll!
omfort food always wins us over when we’re at a
casino. From fresh pancakes to made-to-order
omelets with fried onions, fried jalapeños and cheese, to
burgers with fries, to creamy pasta dishes, we always en-
joy a healthy portion of our favorite foods after a gam-
bling session and we know you’re no different! In our
journeys around the state, we’ve had the distinct pleasure
of testing a wide variety of foods from a multitude of ca-
sino kitchens and we’re pleased to report on our findings.
Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos in Prescott, Arizona both
have an excellent selection of comfort food fare at more
than reasonable prices. The most notable menu items are
listed below, but you’ll have to check out their complete
set of options the next time you visit. Plus, no matter
what day of the week you’re there, both the Café and the
Cantina have daily food specials including an open face
turkey sandwich, a parmesan chicken sandwich, a
cashew chicken salad, a BBQ pulled pork sandwich, a
popcorn shrimp wrap, and the Cubano burger! Other
places we’ve consistently had fantastic comfort food in-
clude the Diamond Grill in Desert Diamond Casino at the
Sahuarita location just South of Tucson, the Blue Coyote
Café at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, and Johnny
Rockets at Cliff Castle Casino in Camp Verde.
When you are on a quest to discover your favorite classic
comfort food, experiment! That’s the key to not getting
bored from being stuck in a rut. Since variety is the spice
of life, try eating at all the different dining options avail-
able at the casinos. The best part about having so many
casinos across Arizona is the number of choices for gam-
ing and dining. Have fun exploring the comfort food at
the casinos. It’s delicious and inexpensive! Do you have a
favorite dish we should know about? Tell us now in an e-
mail to [email protected]! $
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Editor’s Picks of Classic Comfort Food CASINO DINING
Apache Gold Casino—Globe—928.475.7800
Apache Grill: Native & Southwestern dishes prepared by award-winning
chefs including fish ‘n chips, riblets, chicken fingers, Indian fry bread.
Hours: Su-Th 6am-11pm, Fr-Sa 24 Hours
BlueWater Casino—Parker—928.669.7777
Snack Bar: Chili cheese dogs, corn dogs, burritos, tacos, nachos, pizza, chef
salad, ice cream, hot & cold beverages and more.
Hours: Su 12pm-12am, Mo-Sa 2pm-12am
Casino Arizona (Salt River)—Scottsdale—480.850.7777
Salt River Café: Appetizers, mouth-watering pizza, juicy burgers, hot & cold
sandwiches, Native fry bread tacos and more.
Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours per day
Casino del Sol—Tucson—855.765.7829
Moby’s: Enjoy the nostalgia of decades past at this beach-themed diner. Vin-
tage pancakes, frosty milkshake, or a classic burger and fries.
Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours per day
Cliff Castle Casino—Camp Verde—800.381.7568
Johnny Rockets®: Cooked-to-order burgers, fries, fresh-baked apple pie, and
hand-dipped malts and shakes.
Hours: Call 928.567.5158
Desert Diamond Casinos—Tucson&Sahuarita—866.332.9467
Diamond Grill: All your classic favorites including soups, salads, and sand-
wiches, all served quickly so you can get back to the fun.
Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours per day
Fort McDowell Casino—Fort McDowell—800.843.3678
Silver Platter: Good old-fashioned burgers and shakes, Native fry bread,
grilled cheese sandwiches, pizzas, brisket BBQ beef sandwich & more.
Hours: Mo, We, Th, Su 7am-9pm, Tu 10am-9pm, Fr & Sa 7am-Midnight
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino—Maricopa - 1-800.427.7247
Copper Cactus Grill: Sandwiches, grilled hamburgers, hot dogs and pizza are
popular favorites. Try a breakfast quesadilla or burrito for breakfast.
Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours per day
Hon-Dah Casino—Pinetop—800.929.8744
Indian Pine Restaurant: Offering a large variety of American and Native
American foods cooked to your liking.
Hours: 7 days a week, 6am-9pm
Mazatzal Casino—Payson—800.777.7529
The Grille: Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner including sandwiches, appe-
tizers, salads, burgers, pizza and desserts.
Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours per day
Paradise Casino—Yuma—888.777.4946
Seahorse Restaurant: Great breakfast, lunch and dinner selections including
daily specials and family dining.
Hours: Call 888.777.4946
Quechan Casino—Winterhaven, CA—877.783.2426
Sidewinders Lounge: Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner including sand-
wiches, appetizers, salads, burgers and desserts.
Hours: Su-Th 7am-11pm, Fr-Sa 7am-Midnight
Talking Stick Resort—Scottsdale—480.850.7777
Blue Coyote Café: Mouth-watering American cuisine with a Southwest flair.
Fresh omelets, specialty sandwiches, salads, soups, sushi menu and happy hour.
Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours per day
Wild Horse Pass Casino—Chandler—800.946.4452
Casual Dining: A host of American brands to choose from including Fat-
burger®, Famous Famiglia Pizzeria®, Boar’s Head Delicatessen® and Tamales®.
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Farrell Hoosava—General Manager at the
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino in Payson, Arizona.
GM Develops Programs To Expand
Opportunities For Tribal Members
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FAST FACTS Tribal Gaming
hen asked what professional achievements
he is the most proud of during his tenure as
General Manager of Mazatzal Hotel & Ca-
sino, Farrell Hoosava is very excited to dis-
cuss the opportunities for staff development initially
through the TriPoD program he introduced and
helped develop and most recently the Master Plan for
Fun Program he is currently implementing. TriPoD is
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino’s Tribal Professional Devel-
opment program that gives participants the tools they
need to set, commit to, and achieve the goals that will
make their dreams a reality. “Participants commit to
making a difference in themselves, their business and
their community. They set goals and work with their
mentor to achieve them as well as attend eight
monthly forums to increase awareness on many busi-
ness and social issues,” said Hoosava. The Master
Plan for Fun Program taps into the creativity and in-
put from many in Mazatzal Hotel & Casino’s organi-
zation to develop and execute a strategic plan for the
property. Mr. Hoosava’s vision to encourage em-
W
TriPoD Mentors & Participants in Phase IV: Top Row Left to Right—Teri
Alba, Donavan Waterman, Michele Sikes. Bottom Row Left to Right—Jamie
Waterman, Karl Watts, Tashina Smith.
ployee growth and development has fostered continued
success for Mazatzal Hotel & Casino.
A true inspiration and role model himself, Mr. Hoosava is
a testament that with hard work and perseverance people
can overcome challenges and difficult obstacles in life to
accomplish great things. Mr. Hoosava has triumphed
over his own personal struggles and paved a successful
path for himself as General Manager of a large gaming
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Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Master Plan For Fun Class
enterprise and it’s no surprise why
the desire is there to help others do
the same. Arizona Gaming Guide
(AGG) recently had the privilege of
speaking with Mr. Farrell Hoosava
(FH) about his career and plans for
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino.
(AGG) You have been with Mazat-
zal Hotel & Casino since it was
founded in 1993 and today you are
the General Manager of this great
enterprise. What were the stepping
stones in your career path that led
you towards such an accomplishment?
(FH) First, taking the steps and achieving sobriety and
learning that I could make other choices in life than those
which were destructive. Second, learning about the ca-
sino business little by little, always asking questions, and
ultimately pursuing a college degree with concentrations
in accounting and finance.
(AGG) Did you have any mentors to help you learn the
industry?
(FH) We had several General Managers over the years
and each had a different leadership style. I always asked
the GMs questions about the business. One of the GMs
told me that to achieve more success in the gaming busi-
ness, I had to become less conservative. I pondered his
words and realized as a leader I needed to become a risk
taker in our free enterprise business.
(AGG) What advice would you give someone who
would like to pursue a career in the gaming industry?
(FH) Understand that you are in the entertainment busi-
ness. Have fun, be open to challenges and do your best to
help everyone around you, coworkers and patrons, enjoy
themselves and feel good about what they are achieving.
Be willing to contribute your abilities, talents and ideas to
the operation. Always strive to improve and be willing to
step out of your comfort zone.
(AGG) It’s astounding to think of all the aspects in-
volved in running a casino - a 24 hour operation. What’s
the secret to keeping everything running so smoothly?
What’s your personal philosophy regarding leading
and managing your team?
(FH) I make sure I have the right people for the right job
and then give them full support so I’m not the sole deci-
sion maker.
(AGG) Are there more expansion plans for Mazatzal
Hotel & Casino?
(FH) Yes. We still have an 8000 square foot meeting
space that we need to complete and we are waiting for
the economy to stabilize so that we can pursue this other
piece of our business which will enable us to accommo-
date larger conferences and events.
(AGG) What’s your outlook for the future of Mazatzal
Hotel & Casino and the casino gaming industry in Ari-
zona, in general, considering the current economic
woes?
(FH) Our outlook is positive and we are striving to be as
efficient as possible without damaging our service repu-
tation; we’re the friendliest and the cleanest. As far as
the economy, it’s a guessing game and we have to stay
focused on how the uncertainty impacts our customers
and employees.
(AGG) The trend in Arizona has been to convert a ca-
sino property into a casino and hotel property. How
does Mazatzal Hotel & Casino stand out from all the
rest of the available casino options in Arizona?
(FH) Being smaller than many of our competitors has its
Tribal Gaming FAST FACTS
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advantages and a big advantage is that we get to know our
customers. We want to know their names, treat them like
family and give them the best amenities for their dollars.
Customers often comment that they are surprised by how
well we treat them and I am very proud of our committed
and friendly team members.
(AGG) What do you want your casino visitors to take
away from their experience at Mazatzal Hotel & Casino?
(FH) That we really care about them. All comments and
suggestions are reviewed on a daily basis to ensure that
we are providing the best experience for each of our cus-
tomers.
Many thanks to Mr. Farrell Hoosava, Patricia Wisner, Karen
Ammann, and Amy Martell for their time and assistance with
this article. Mazatzal Hotel & Casino, the gaming enterprise of
the Dilzhe’e Apache (commonly known as the Tonto Apache),
officially opened for business on September 3, 1993. The exten-
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D i l z h e ’ e
A p a c h e ,
commonly known as the Tonto Apache Tribe, is
located adjacent to the town of Payson
(originally named Te-go-suk, Place of the Yellow
Water), in northwestern Gila County approxi-
mately 95 miles northeast of Phoenix and 100
miles southeast of Flagstaff, Arizona. The reser-
vation now has a total of 400 acres. The tribe
began with 85 acres and recently acquired 300
more. The total population of the Dilzhe’e reser-
vation is approximately 140 and nearly all of its
members live on the reservation. Tribal mem-
bers are well known in the art community for
their outstanding bead work and basketry,
which have won them national recognition and
can be purchased on the reservation.
The Dilzhe’e Apache of Payson are one of the
subdivisions of the greater Apache Tribe. The
large Rio Verde Reserve, near Camp Verde, was
established in 1871 for the Dilzhe’e and Yavapai
Indians. The Reserve was dissolved in 1875
when they were forcibly moved to the San Car-
los Apache Reservation. The Dilzhe’e people
returned to Payson after 20 years of exile to find
white settlers had taken much of their land.
They lived as squatters until a new congres-
sional reservation was established in October,
1972.
As a result of the small size of the reservation,
there are no significant geographic features
within the reservation, and natural resources
such as timber and minerals are quite limited.
However, the reservation is surrounded by a
variety of major land forms. The Mazatzal
Mountains are located to the west, the Sierra
Ancha Mountains are to the south, and the
Mogollon Rim is to the north. The Mogollon
Rim, just minutes from the reservation, offers
beautiful pines, lakes, streams, camping and
hunting. The winter snow provides unlimited
skiing, snowmobiling and even cross-country
snow shoe racing.
The
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SUDOKU Each of the columns, rows, and nine 3x3 grids must con-
tain all of the digits 1 - 9. None of the digits may appear
more than once in each column, row, and 3x3 grid. (Solution on page 30)
1
3 1
8
8
2 6
4 3
7
5
6
2 4
9 5
1
6
3
4
9 2
7
6
7 8
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How well do you count? Can you come up with the an-
swers to these important slot machine questions?
#1 If a free game bonus happens about once in every one
hundred spins and a pick ‘em bonus happens about
once in every one hundred spins, about how often does
either bonus happen?
#2 If a free game bonus happens about once in every
one hundred spins and a pick ‘em bonus happens about
once in every eighty spins, about how often does either
bonus happen?
(Solutions on page 30)
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and really enjoyed my stay. So much so, in fact, that
I decided I’d share my positive thoughts with man-
agement by asking for a comment card, filling it out
and turning it in. Great idea right? Hmm...not so
much because I learned a really valuable lesson that
day. Patrons really do have a unique perspective
when they visit an establishment. Their experience
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ure of what is good, bad, and average.
I asked the front desk clerk for a comment card,
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I was told that I could easily do that on their web-
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ever, physical comment cards were not available (I
was not invited to speak with someone higher up).
I’m sure you know by now that I have yet to visit
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Oops! I guess they don’t know what went well and
I’ll have to carve out some time to actually go to
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munication!
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and based on our discussions with management
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Slot Math 101 Solutions
#1 1/100 + 1/100 = 2/100 =
1/50 = 0.02 or about once
every fifty spins.
#2 1/100 + 1/80 = 4/400 =
5/400 = 9/400 = 0.0225 or
about once every forty-four
spins.
(Common Denominators & Inverses!)
Sudoku Solution
5 2 6
3 4 1
7 8 9
3 1 4
8 9 7
6 5 2
8 7 9
5 2 6
4 3 1
8 1 4
2 7 3
9 6 5
7 3 6
5 8 9
2 4 1
2 9 5
6 1 4
3 8 7
6 5 7
1 3 8
4 9 2
9 2 8
4 7 5
1 6 3
1 4 3
9 6 2
7 5 8
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