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Gaming News Thursday, April 13, 2017 1 0 under-served entertainment market." UltraStar at Ak-Chin Circle features 24 lanes of Brunswick bowling, a 12-screen cinema, laser tag, restaurant and bar and other attractions. The company will be opening a Multi-tainment Center at Harrah's Cherokee Casino in North Carolina this fall, which will also feature a Brunswick-equipped bowling center. Bowling meets unmet needs of the local community, according to Saks. "It's hard to find a more universally appealing activity than bowling," said Saks. "Bowling is multiplayer, interac- tive, and even collaborative. The phys- ical nature of the action and the excite- ment of healthy competition all aid in a comprehensive wellness goal the com- munity has for its members. The bowl- ing center is important to our commu- nity in many ways. First and foremost, it is a complete departure from gam- ing. It invigorates the young while energizing the elders. Our bowling center also makes a dramatic impact for the community members' employ- ment opportunities for those 16 and older." The bowling center at UltraStar has hosted tournaments for United Way, the Ak-Chin Indian Community, regional law enforcement and the Special Olympics, all of which are programs the Ak-Chin Indian Community values and Bowling (Cont'd. from p. 1) supports. Bowling makes excellent business sense, too. "In comparison to other attractions, a bowling center will provide a faster return on investment than more complicated and expensive options," said Saks. "For casinos, bowling centers are lanes to profitability. Bowling provides you with a very low overhead and oper- ating cost. Proper design of a bowling center will allow you to maximize labor for efficiency and ensure a smooth guest service experience." In case you haven't been bowling lately, Saks is quick to point out that this is not your father's bowling alley. "The innovation in bowling products allow the modern bowling center to provide both affordable family fun and an exciting nightclub environment," said Saks. "We are creating a boutique, cozy and elegant feel where customers can have fun with the entire family by enjoying great food, a full-service bar, a lounge and a state-of- the-art visual experience, all of which drives the length of stay. Also available are meeting rooms for corporate and party events." Learn more about bowling's univer- sal appeal and revenue-generating possi- bilities. For more information, visit UltraStar Multi-tainment and Brunswick Bowling, booths #2031 and #2033, or go to www.brunswickbowling.com/casino. EWU HONORS COVINGTON LEGACY Eastern Washington University is proud to announce an academic and community program to honor the legacy of Lucy Covington, a Colville Tribal Council member who changed the course of American Indian history through her courageous and selfless style of leader- ship in the face of great odds. Covington was instrumental in reversing the United States government's effort to extinguish its unique relation- ship to American Indian tribes. The Lucy Covington Center at EWU will honor Covington's place in history by working to educate the next generation of Native American students so they have the skills to become leaders in whatever profession they choose and advance the cause of their tribes and communities. The initiative is focusing on raising funds for student support, learning/lead- ership programs and the construction of a Longhouse-style building. "It is our hope at EWU that we can continue Lucy's legacy of leadership and service, even in the midst of adversity, to promote a deeper understanding of tribes and tribal sovereignty," says Jo Ann Kauffman, past Chair of the EWU Board of Trustees and an enrolled member of the Nez Perce Tribe. Covington worked in the 1950s and 1960s to effectively organize an end to "termination" – an ill-conceived federal policy designed to wrest control of land and natural resources from tribal owner- ship by terminating tribal status. Her actions helped preserve tribal sovereignty and self-determina- tion for the Colville Tribe and many others across the country. She mentored young leaders and taught them how to carry this work forward. The Lucy Covington Center will strive to provide financial support, scholarships and community for Native American students at Eastern. It will also seek to address the emerging issues and challenges facing tribes by drawing together national speakers, scholars and Native leaders. The goal is to provide students with a quality educa- tion, transformational opportunities and the support they need to be successful. The vision for the Center includes a Native-inspired Longhouse on the Cheney campus. In addition to hosting activities and programs, the Longhouse will serve as a gathering place for students, fac- ulty and communities for shared events, cultural exchange and lifelong learning. EWU has a longtime com- mitment to the region's First Peoples, and to first-generation college students. EWU established a con- temporary American Indian Studies Program back in the mid-1960s, which has grown from a purely academic focus to include student services and research. The Lucy Covington Center at EWU will build on this legacy. For more information, visit www.ewu.edu/covington, call 509.981.4496 or stop by booth #551. MAXIMIZING YOUR TRAVEL WITH XCOM GLOBAL Everyone's experienced the hunt for Wi-Fi in coffee shops without spending a fortune on a cup of coffee that you don't crave. In some cases you find a connection, only to find out that it would cost you a fortune. Staying connected for an affordable price is not as easy as it seems when you are abroad, but we live in an era where we need to be connected. We pull up our smartphone and find reviews for restau- rants that we have never been to, check for the fastest route to your destination, post pictures on social media and use apps to get discounts on a daily basis. To do all of these tasks when you are abroad for an affordable price, the perfect solu- tion will be renting an XCom Global hotspot. Here are a few ways a hotspot can maximize your trip. Saving Time Finding a restaurant to eat or finding directions to an event that you are going to can take double the time if you do not have a connection. Though it may be a great experience to get lost in a city that you have never been to, time is of the essence. You do not have a second to waste during your trip. In a similar vein, hotel Wi-Fi hotspots can be slow and time-consuming. Take a Wi-Fi hotspot and plan out your trip with the best offers you can find. Saving Money We all were exposed to the cautionary tale of bill shock. You use your phone without worrying about the overages and roaming fee, and you come home to a massive bill without being aware! Avoid bill shock with XCom Global. It provides unlimited data for a flat daily fee. You would be worry-free and connected in over 175 countries and territories! Safety Traveling can be scary at times. You are in an unfamiliar place with different lan- guages, people and culture. With a Wi-Fi hotspot, you can avoid unsafe situations. Firstly, you can avoid unsafe streets and public transportation with a quick search. Secondly, you will have a medium of com- munication just in case you need to talk to somebody. Lastly, you can avoid unsafe Wi-Fi connections. In tourist spots, many hackers set up "free" Wi-Fi and steal per- sonal information. The XCom Global Wi- Fi hotspot provides a unique SSID and a password for a safe and secure connection. For more information, go to www .xcomglobal.com. SCOSCHE UNVEILS LINE OF ADVANCED WIRELESS CHARGING PRODUCTS There are several definitions of and spellings for the word Qi. But unmistak- ably, it centers on the basic concept of energy and its flow. What better way to manifest this in relation to consumer technology than by introducing a line of advanced Qi Wireless Charging products for mobile devices. Scosche is launching two distinct sets of wireless charging products for the home/office and vehicle. The first one is founded on its multi-award-winning MagicMount™ Magnetic Mount for mobile devices. The MagicMount Charge series of wireless charging mag- netic mount products will initially include a Window/Dash Mount Charger and a Home/Office Mount Charger. MagicMount Charge products will allow for quick, safe and easy, cradle-free mounting and one-handed access to your mobile devices in a variety of environ- ments. These low-profile design units feature the latest, most advanced Qi Wireless Charging technology and will deliver the outstanding charging power rate of 15W, which is three times the charging power of most wireless charg- ing products avail- able today. Its MagicMount Charge products will ensure maximum compatibility with both cur- rent and future Qi devices. Now that's getting your Qi on for sure. Both units incorporate an open design that permits full user access to all the ports and controls on the mobile devices you place on the mounts. Further 360-degree viewing flexibility is achieved via the four-axis adjustable angle of each unit, and the locknut ensures secure positioning. Both units come with a large and small metal mounting plate with 3M adhesive. These plates accommodate the varying sizes of mobile devices from smartphones to tablets. You can place the plate onto the back of your mobile device, which permits it to then be mounted to the magnetic MagicMount Charge. Or, you can attach it to the outside of your device's case. Or, you can place it in between the device and case without adhering it to either. The magnets used in MagicMount Charge models are 100 percent mobile device safe and they work great with or without device cases. MagicMount Charge will work with most mobile device cases. The second series of its new Wireless Charging products are cradle- style, vehicle mobile device mounting solutions and come with a car charger and micro USB cable. These models are not magnetic mounts. For more information, go to www.scosche.com.