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Did you know that “fan,”  “friend” and “tweet” are now verbs?  They are when you’re using them to describe the newest ways to get great deals and up-to-the-minute info on your favorite casinos!  In this new digital age, casinos — as well as lots of other businesses — are using the new online “social media” sites to get their messages out to customers in the most timely of fashions.

Take for instance popular website, Facebook — casually known as FB.  When you sign up for an account (it’s free and easy to do!) you can get in touch with individual users such as family members and old pals PLUS you can  “friend” or become a “fan” of business sites such as local gaming favorites Casino Arizona, Harrah’s Ak-Chin and Fort McDowell Casino.  Whenever the casinos have news or special deals they want customers to know about, they publish the info and, as a fan, you’ll see the information pop up on your homepage.  For instance, this offer from Harrah’s Ak-Chin appeared on my Facebook “wall” this week notifying FB fans and Twitter followers of a Harvest Buffet special for March:

“Harrah’s Ak-Chin wishes everyone a fabulous weekend! Don’t forget to tell your friends about our deals on FB! Currently we have a Harvest BOGO for the end of March. Check out our photo album for more details.” So, just for being a Facebook “fan” of the casino, I got news of an exclusive “Buy One, Get One” free buffet offer!

Over at another hot “social media” site, Twitter, you can “follow” your fav casinos plus get lots of great gambling news by following poker stars, gaming writers and more.  And, if you head to Vegas on a regular basis, there are lots of LV casinos and knowledgeable travel sites posting great deals and info on the site as well.  You can follow me,  ccroyal on Twitter , and check out my “Vegas” list to get ideas on who to follow for the best news and offers.  Again, signing up is not only easy but also FREE!

Here are some links to check out if you want in on these online exclusives:

• Harrah’s on Facebook
• Casino Arizona on Facebook
• Fort McDowell on Facebook
• ccroyal on Twitter
• Harrah’s Ak-Chin on Twitter
• Casino Arizona on Twitter

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Hosted by colorful pro, Phil “The Poker Brat” Hellmuth, the popular event brings to Arizona an exciting group of poker stars including such well-known players as Pam Brunson, Todd Brunson, Phil Laak, Clonie Gowen and others for this stellar three-day tourney.

Scheduled events for this “Official Satellite Tournament of the World Series of Poker” begin at noon on Thursday and continue through to Saturday’s big game happening at 8 p.m. when the top two players from both Thursday’s and Friday’s Main Events and Saturday’s High Roller Tournament vie for the Grand Prize – one $10,000 seat to the 2010 World Series of Poker.  Buy-ins start at $115 and go up to $1,000 for Saturday’s “High Roller” game.

In addition to the card games, golfers also get a chance to play for this good cause during Friday’s “Celebrity Golf Tournament” at WeKoPa Golf Club at the
Radisson Fort McDowell Resort-Casino. Registration begins at 11:00 a.m. for players who want to join country music recording artist Mark Wills, World Series of Poker Champ Hellmuth, “Home Improvement’s” Richard Karn and many more celebrities from the worlds of poker, television, music and professional sports in an 18-hole “Best Ball” Scramble golf tournament.

All the event details including a list of scheduled pros and celebrities plus rules and regulations can be found at the Taser Foundation site or visit the Fort McDowell Casino website.

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Stay and play at the beautiful Radisson Fort McDowell Resort and Casino during MEGA Splash 2009.

If you missed taking an escape over the July 4th weekend — or if you’re just ready for another quick vacation! — here’s a cool idea for a great budget-friendly Arizona getaway — the “MEGA Splash 2009” at the Radisson Fort McDowell Resort and Casino this weekend.  “Stay and play” at the Radisson for only $79 per night this Friday and Saturday, July 10th and 11th, and enjoy hanging out with all your favorite MEGA 104.3 FM deejays.  Radio station MEGA 104.3 FM will be on-hand at “The Fort” this weekend with happy hour parties, poolside games and events, casino cash and more and all at a recession-busting room rate.

For just $79 per night you’ll get a deluxe guest room at the absolutely gorgeous Radisson resort, a special MEGA gift bag, $50 in spending money to the casino, MEGA food specials and lots of  live entertainment all weekend long.

Here’s a quick look at the events that are planned –

Friday Night: Free “Happy Hour” with Raul Torres mixing it up live in the Fort McDowell Casino’s Lucky 7 Saloon plus a MEGA Splash Slot Tournament.

Saturday: Fun and games at the Radisson’s beautiful pool complex featuring tons of activities for the whole family including poolside bingo, volleyball and water balloon tourneys plus a “Dive-In” movie that night.

Sound good?  Rooms were still available at post-time so call the hotel at (480) 789-5300 or toll-free at 1-800-395-7046 to make your reservations.  Be sure to ask for the MEGA room rate!   You can also go to www.radisson.com/mega to book your room for this exciting event.

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The day-long event starts at 10:25 am when the first four $250 cash prizes will be awarded as part of the casino’s “25th Anniversary Cash & Cars Give-A-Way” promotion. More cash drawings will be held at 1:25 pm, 4:25 pm, and 7:25 pm. The big car giveaway will take place following the 7:25 pm cash giveaway when three players will be chosen to compete on special slot machines to see who can score the most points and drive away in a brand new KIA .

“Michael Jackson Concert Package” – Beginning at 9:25 pm, eight names will be drawn from the entries submitted for a chance to compete in a slot tournament with the top prize of a trip to London, England to attend a Michael Jackson Concert on July 26, 2009. Three rounds of play on designated slot machines will determine the winner who will receive round trip airfare from Phoenix to London Heathrow plus hotel accommodations for two nights at the Marriot West India Quay and one pair of tickets to the Michael Jackson concert at the o2 Entertainment Complex in London. This contest is co-sponsored by radio station Movin’ 97.5 FM.  (Participants must have a current valid passport to be eligible for the contest.)

At 5:25 pm, the drawing begins to determine the winner of a “trip for two” package to New York City in the casino’s “She’s Got the Look” promotion co-sponsored by Cox Media. Three player names will be drawn from all entries for a chance to play slots to determine who will receive a three day/two night trip for the winner and one guest to New York, NY. The grand prize includes round-trip air transportation between Phoenix, Arizona and New York, NY; NYC hotel accommodations for two nights, ground transportation to/from the airport in New York; a hair and make-up consultation (for the grand prize winner and his/her guest); and a total of $1,000 in spending money.

Reminder for Platinum members of the Fort’s popular Fortune Club: Don’t forget to take your coupon from the “Fortunes at The Fort” newsletter with you that day and enjoy the June “VIP Dinner” at the casino’s buffet restaurant, the Red Rock Buffet. Present your coupon along with your Platinum-level club card and get a free buffet for you and a friend.

Good Luck!

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Here’s a run-down on some of the special Father’s Day events happening this Sunday around the state:

Fort McDowell Casino near Fountain Hills is having a special Father’s Day “Hot Seat” giveaway. From 10 am – 10 pm, members of the casino’s Fortune Club will be eligible to win $25 – $100 in free slot play, $20 in free gas or free “dining for two” coupons — all while playing their favorite slot or video poker games.  “Hot Seat” promotions are also being held at Bucky’s and Yavapai casinos in Prescott.

Harrah’s Ak-Chin will give Dads (and any player who qualifies) a certificate for a special Omaha Steaks® package containing eight gourmet burgers and franks for coming out Sunday and earning 200 base reward credits on the casino’s Total Rewards Card®.  The fine print:  Giveaway is limited to the first 500 participants who sign up at the players club desk and reward credits must be earned starting at 6 am on the 21st so you can’t use any existing points on your card to qualify.  An added bonus — participants get to keep the 200 credits needed to receive the gourmet goodies.

A special Father’s Day menu at the Wickiup Buffet plus a chance to putt a hole-in-one for cash and prizes is on the schedule at Apache Gold Casino near Globe.  Random drawings will be happening throughout the day and the lucky Dads chosen will get to pick a golf ball with a prize attached to it and then get three chances to putt a “hole-in-one” to win that prize.  Prizes include up to $200 in cash, free hotel stays at the casino’s Apache Gold Best Western Hotel and meals at their popular buffet restaurant.  You can find all the details at the casino’s Apache Gold Players Club section on their website.

As always, check with each casino for promotion rules and regs!

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Debuting their new “Crown Credits” program in April, the Fort now offers players club members a quick and easy way to download club points straight to select gaming machines.  Club members can also receive additional credits just by visiting the casino on specific redemption days each week.  For instance, “Platinum” members get $50 in free Crown Credits every Wednesday through June.  That’s twice as much in promo bucks as former promotions offered! (Just visit the Fortune Club booth and get a PIN number for your card and you’re on your way to redeeming points and checking balances straight from the casino floor.)

Another cool promotion happening right now ties the casino’s 25th anniversary – yes, Fort McDowell is 25 years old! – into special drawings for cash prizes on the 25^th of each month.  In addition to cash, players can also qualify to win free cars on the June 25^th and October 25^th drawing dates.

June brings even more hot promotions from the Fort where winners will walk away with everything from a trip to New York during the casino’s “She’s Got the Look” event to a special day of “Hot Seat” drawings on Father’s Day.

For more information, visit the Fortune Club booth at Fort McDowell or call casino marketing at 480-837-1424.

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Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino in Maricopa, Arizona.

Arizona is currently home to  23 casinos so you’ll have no problem finding a fun and exciting place to play!  Click on the name to access the casino’s website.

Phoenix/Scottsdale Area:

Casino Arizona at Salt River
524 N. 92nd Street, Scottsdale
Loop 101 at the McKellips Road exit

Casino Arizona at Talking Stick
9700 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale
Loop 101 at the Indian Bend Road exit

Lone Butte Casino – Gila River
1077 S. Kyrene Road, Chandler
Loop 202 at the Kyrene Road exit

Wild Horse Pass Casino – Gila River
5550 W. Wild Horse Pass, Chandler
I-10 Freeway at the Wild Horse Pass Blvd. exit

Vee Quiva Casino – Gila River
6443 N. Komatke Lane, Laveen
I-10 Freeway at the 51st Avenue exit

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino
15406 Maricopa Road, Maricopa
1-10 Freeway, Queen Creek Road exit

Fort McDowell Casino
10424 North Fort McDowell Road, Fort McDowell
Shea Boulevard to Highway 87 (the Beeline Highway), North

Central Arizona:

Hon-Dah Casino
777 Highway 260, Pinetop
Highway 260 & 73, 3 miles South of Pinetop

Mazatzal Casino
Highway 87, Payson
South of Payson at Mile Marker 251 on Highway 87

Cliff Castle Casino
555 Middle Verde Road, Camp Verde
I-17 Freeway at Exit 289, Camp Verde

Bucky’s Yavapai Casino
Highway 69, adjacent to the Prescott Conference Resort, Prescott
I-17 Freeway to Exit 262, Highway 69 west to Prescott

Yavapai Casino
1500 E. Highway 69, Prescott
I-17 Freeway to Exit 262, Highway 69 west to Prescott (across the highway from Bucky’s)

Apache Gold Casino
Highway 70, San Carlos
Highway 70, 5 miles east of Globe

Tucson & Southern Arizona:

Casino del Sol
5655 W. Valencia Road, Tucson
From the I-10 Freesway, take the I-19 Freeway towards Nogales. (The I-19 Exit is about 3 miles south of Downtown Tucson). Exit Valencia Road and go West.

Casino of the Sun
7474 S. Camino De Oeste, Tucson
From the I-10 Freesway, take the I-19 Freeway towards Nogales. (The I-19 Exit is about 3 miles south of Downtown Tucson). Exit Valencia Road and go West. Continue past the Casino del Sol and drive an additional mile to this casino.

Desert Diamond Casino
1100 W. Pima Mine Road, Sahuarita
I-19 South of Tucson at Exit 80

Desert Diamond at Nogales Highway
7350 S Nogales Highway, Tucson
I-19 South of Tucson to Valencia Road, South to Nogales Highway

Golden Ha:san Casino
Highway 86, Milepost 55 — Why, AZ (Yes, that is the name of the town!)
Off I-8, Exit 118 at Gila Bend. 1.5 miles east of Why, Arizona on Highway 86.

Western Arizona:

Cocopah Casino
15268 South Avenue B, Somerton
I-8, Exit 2, US-95/16th Street, South of Yuma

Quechan Paradise Casinos
540 Quechan Drive, Fort Yuma
North of I-8 across the Colorado River

Quechan Casino Resort ~~ NEW ~~ Opened 2/13/2009
525 Algodones Road, Winterhaven, CA (considered an AZ tribe & casino operation)
Interstate 8 at the Algodones exit, six miles west of Yuma

Spirit Mountain Casino
8555 South Highway 95, Mohave Valley
I-40, Exit Hwy 95 to Bullhead City

Blue Water Casino
11300 Resort Drive, Parker
I-10 to AZ 95-N, along the Colorado River

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