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Arizona has 26 Indian casinos owned by 16 tribes. Total annual gaming revenue from these casinos is estimated at $2 billion, which ranks Arizona as the fifth largest Indian gaming state.
Arizona Indian gaming is represented by the Arizona Indian Gaming Association (AIGA) which was established by Arizona tribal leaders on November 21, 1994.
Minimum gambling ages are 21 years old for casinos, 21 for poker, 18 for bingo, 21 for horse racing, 21 for the lottery.
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1. COCONINO COUNTY
Twin Arrows Casino Resort
22181 Resort Boulevard
Flagstaff, Arizona 86004
(928) 856-7200
(855) 946-8946
2. GILA COUNTY
Apache Gold Casino Resort
Highway 70
San Carlos, Arizona 85501
(800) APACHE-8
(800) 272-2438
(928) 475-7800
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino
Highway 87 Mile Marker 251
Payson, Arizona 85541
(928) 474-6044
(800) 777-7529
(800) 777-PLAY
3. LA PAZ COUNTY
Blue Water Casino
11300 Resort Drive
Parker, Arizona 85344-7549
(888) 243-336
(928) 669-7000
4. MARICOPA COUNTY
Casino Arizona
524 N. 92nd St
Scottsdale, AZ
480-850-7777
Desert Diamond Casino West Valley
9431 W. Northern Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
866-332-9467
520-294-7777
Desert Diamond Casino (Future)
Loop 303 and Northern Parkway
Glendale, AZ
Lone Butte Casino
1200 S. 56th Street
Chandler, AZ 85226
800-946-4452
New Gila River Casino Project
Gilbert Road and Hunt Highway
Chandler, Arizona
Talking Stick Resort
9700 E. Indian Bend Rd
Scottsdale, AZ
480-850-7777
Vee Quiva Casino
6443 North Komatke Lane
Laveen, Arizona 85339
800-946-4452
We-Ko-Pa Casino
10438 North Fort McDowell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85264
(480) 789-5300
Wild Horse Pass Casino
5550 West Wildhorse Pass
Chandler, Arizona 85226
800-946-4452
5. MOHAVE COUNTY
Spirit Mountain Casino
8555 Highway 95
Mohave Valley, AZ
(520) 346-2000
6. NAVAJO COUNTY
Hon-Dah Resort-Casino
777 Highway 260
Pinetop, Arizona 85935-9699
(928) 369-0299
(800) 929-8744
(800) WAYUPHI
7. PIMA COUNTY
Casino Del Sol
5655 West Valencia Rd
Tucson, Arizona
(800) 344-9435
(520) 838-6506
Casino of the Sun
7406 S. Camino del Oeste
Tucson, AZ 85757
520-879-5450
Del Sol Marketplace
5405 West Valencia Road
Tucson, AZ 85757
(520) 838-7000
Tucson New Casino Project (Future)
W Grant Road and Interstate 10
Tucson, AZ
Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita
I-19 & Pima Mine Road
1100 W Pima Mine Rd
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 294-7777
866-DDC-WINS (866-332-9467)
Desert Diamond Casino Tucson
7350 S Nogales Hwy
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 294-7777
866-DDC-WINS
Desert Diamond Casino Why
Highway 86
Why, AZ
520-362-2746
8. PINAL COUNTY
Apache Sky Casino
777 Apache Sky Blvd
Winkelman, Arizona 85192
(800) 272-2438
Harrah's Ak-Chin
15406 North Maricopa Road
Maricopa, Arizona 85239-2819
(480) 802-5000
800) 427-7247
(800) HARRAHS
9. YAVAPAI COUNTY
Bucky's Casino
1500 Highway 69
Prescott, Arizona
1-800-SLOTS-44
(800) 756-8744
Cliff Castle Casino
555 Middle Verde Road
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
800-381-SLOT (7568)
800-381-7568
New Prescott Casino Project
Highway 69 and Yavpe Connector
Prescott, Arizona
Yavapai Casino
Junction Hwy 69 & Hwy 89
1505 East Highway 69
Prescott, Arizona 86301-5641
(800) SLOTS-44
(800) 756-8744
(928) 445-5767
10. YUMA COUNTY
Cocopah Casino Resort
15318 S. Ave B
Somerton, AZ 85350
800-23 SLOTS
800-237-5687
Paradise Casino
540 Quechan Drive
Fort Yuma, Arizona
888-777-4946
888-777-'I WIN
August 29, 2021
The Arizona Department of Gaming announced its selection of 18 sportsbook applicants to open the state's first sports betting operations beginning September 9th, the date the NFL kicks off its new season.
Sports Licenses
Tribe Licenses
Ten sports betting licenses are approved for the following tribes, their casinos and their sportsbook operating partners:
Ak-Chin Indian Community
Sportsbook partner: Caesars Entertainment
Harrah's Ak-Chin
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
Sportsbook partner: BetFred
We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort
Fort Mojave Indian Tribe
Sportsbook partner: SuperBook Sports
Spirit Mountain Casino
Hualapai Tribe
Sportsbook partner: Golden Nugget
Navajo Nation
Sportsbook partner: TBA
Twin Arrows Casino Resort
Quechan Tribe
Sportsbook partner: Unibet
Paradise Casino
San Carlos Apache Tribe
Sportsbook partner: WynnBet
Apache Gold Casino Resort, Apache Sky Casino
San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe
Sportsbook partner: Digital Gaming
Tonto Apache Tribe
Sportsbook partner: TwinSpires
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino
Tohono O'odham Nation
Sportsbook partner: TBA
Desert Diamond Casino West Valley
Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita
Desert Diamond Casino Tucson
Desert Diamond Casino Why
Missing
Notably missing from the list of ten licensees are the following tribes whose applications were qualified but not included in the final selections:
Colorado River Indian Tribes
Sportsbook Partner: BlueBet
Blue Water Casino
Gila River Indian Community
Sportsbook Partner: BetMGM
Lone Butte Casino, Vee Quiva Casino, Wild Horse Pass Casino
Salt River Tribe
Casino Arizona, Talking Stick Resort
White Mountain Apache Tribe
Sportsbook Partner: MaximBet
Hon-Dah Resort-Casino
Yavapai Apache Nation
Sportsbook Partner: PointsBet
Cliff Castle Casino
Yavapi Prescott Indian Tribe
Bucky's Casino, Yavapai Casino
Filed a lawsuit Thursday against the sports betting selection process.
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August 17, 2021
The Arizona Department of Gaming will soon license ten tribes and ten professional sports team to operate sportsbooks across the state. The department cannot disclose the applicant names at this time; however, officials say the number of applications received for tribal licenses is 15 and for sports team licenses is 10.
This week the gaming department has determined which applicants qualify for a license. If more than ten tribes have qualified, the department must decide which ten to license by an August 27 deadline.
Aug 16 - Qualified license applicants were notified.
Aug 27 - Selected licensees will be announced.
Aug 28 - Marketing campaigns can begin for sports betting.
Sep 09 - Arizona sports betting will launch.
These nine Native American tribes have announced partnership applications with sportsbook operators. The other six applicants are unknown at this time.
Ak-Chin Indian Community
Sportsbook Partner: Caesars Entertainment
Harrah's Ak-Chin
Maricopa, AZ
Colorado River Indian Tribes
Sportsbook Partner: BlueBet
Blue Water Casino
Parker, AZ
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
Sportsbook Partner: BetFred
We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort
Scottsdale, AZ
Gila River Indian Community
Sportsbook Partner: BetMGM
Lone Butte Casino
Chandler, AZ
Vee Quiva Casino
Laveen, AZ
Wild Horse Pass Casino
Chandler, AZ
Quechan Tribe
Sportsbook Partner: Unibet
Paradise Casino
Fort Yuma, AZ
San Carlos Apache Tribe
Sportsbook Partner: WynnBet
Apache Gold Casino Resort
San Carlos, AZ
Apache Sky Casino
Winkelman, Arizona
Tonto Apache Tribe
Sportsbook Partner: TwinSpires
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino
Payson, AZ
White Mountain Apache Tribe
Sportsbook Partner: MaximBet
Hon-Dah Resort-Casino
Pinetop, AZ
Yavapai Apache Nation
Sportsbook Partner: PointsBet
Cliff Castle Casino
Camp Verde, AZ
In addition to the tribal applications, there are six sports teams and venues that have announced application partnerships with sportsbook operators. The other four applicants are unknown at this time.
Arizona Cardinals - BetMGM
Arizona Diamondbacks - Caesars
Phoenix Mercury - Ballys
Phoenix Raceway - Barstool Sportsbook
Phoenix Suns - FanDuel
TPC Scottsdale - DraftKings
All the applicants to be selected for sports betting licenses will be announced by the Arizona Department of Gaming on August 27.
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June 8, 2021
The Arizona Department of Gaming has announced it is targeting the NFL opening game September 9 for the launch date of sports betting in the state.
The Department plans to publish a draft of licensing and regulations for public review on June 14. Public comments will be accepted through June 21. Final regulations will then be prepared for a department vote and approval soon afterwards.
Once approved, the AZ gaming department will begin accepting applications of sports betting operators. Ten retail and digital licenses are allocated to each Indian gaming tribe and professional sports venue.
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May 31, 2021
Last Thursday the U.S. Departent of Interior gave approval to the amended tribal compacts that include sports betting. On the same day Gov. Ducey signed the Arizona bill into law as the final step in the long approval process.
The new law allows Arizona's Indian gaming casinos to offer new table games, sports betting and fantasy sports.
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April 16, 2021
Gov. Ducey signed legalized sports betting into law yesterday at a ceremony at the Heard Museum in Phoenix. The legislation had passed the Senate on Monday in a 23-6 vote and passed the House in early March with a 48-12 vote.
Sports wagering will now be legal at Arizona Indian casinos, near or at professional sports venues and in fantasy sports. This includes the Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Coyotes, NASCAR professional golf and fantasy sports. Teams can also operate online and apps betting. The Diamondbacks have already announced their gaming app and off-site sportsbook.
For the past twenty years Arizona tribes have had exclusive gambling rights across the state. In a compromise state-tribe deal, the tribes agreed to ten non-tribal sports betting licenses in exchange for amended gaming compacts that provide the following:
Arizona will issue licenses to ten tribes to operate sports betting in 24 casinos.
Arizona Indian casinos will also be authorized to add new types of table games.
Eleven new Indian gaming casinos are authorized by the state, however, only four can be built in the first 10 years.
Four new casinos will be built in the Phoenix area. The Tohono O'Odham Nation plan one of these casinos at the southeast corner of Loop 303 and Northern Parkway, and the Gila River Indians plan another in the southeastern area. The remaining two Phoenix casinos will be built after ten years.
One new Indian gaming casino will be built in Tucson at a location just east of Interstate 10 along West Grant Road.
Arizona Indian casinos will be authorized to operated 6,300 additional slot machines across the state. Currently the state limit is 24,000 slot machines, however only 13,500 are in use.
The state must now finalize these amended gaming compacts with Arizona tribes and the changes must be approved by the U.S. Interior Department. Final approval is expected to be completed by July.
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April 14, 2021
Ranking Arizona has published its 2021 list of the Top 10 Arizona Casinos. The list is part of the annual ranking of the 'Best of Arizona Business' based on voter opinions gathered by AZ Big Media. Ranking Arizona claims to be the most comprehensive business opinion poll in the state.
The list of the Top 10 Arizona Casinos for 2021 is:
Gila River Hotels & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass - Chandler, AZ
Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort - Scottsdale, AZ
Desert Diamond Casino Tucson - Tucson, AZ
We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort - Scottsdale, AZ
Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino - Maricopa, AZ
Bucky's Casino - Prescott, AZ
Casino Del Sol Resort - Tucson, AZ
Cliff Castle Casino Hotel - Camp Verde, AZ
Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort - Flagstaff, AZ
Blue Water Casino - Parker, AZ
For more information, visit AZ Big Media
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January 15, 2021
Sports betting legislation has been debated in Arizona over the last few years. It is supported by Native American tribes and many state legislators. With the dwindling tax revenues and the loss of casino earnings caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this year may be the best opportunity to pass sports betting legislation.
The 16 Arizona tribes which operate 26 casinos will form the foundation for the bill. The state and tribes must first negotiate a tax rate for sportsbooks and decide whether to include online betting. When those issues are defined, the legislature is expected to introduce a bill for serious consideration and action.
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November 20, 2020
Gila River Hotels and Casinos has signed an exclusive sponsorship deal with the Phoenix Suns and Mercury. The agreement includes Club Gila River, a 4,000-square-foot courtside venue hosted by Gila River that will serve food, pizza, cocktails and drinks.
GILA RIVER HOTELS & CASINOS BETTING ON PHOENIX SUNS AND MERCURY - Courtesy of NBA, Nov. 16, 2020.
The agreement also includes Phoenix Sun branded hotel rooms at Gila River's Wild Horse Pass and Mercury branded hotel rooms at Vee Quiva Hotel a& Casino.
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June 18, 2020
Gila River Hotels & Casinos shut down all operations at 2AM June 18 due to increasing COVID-19 cases and the death of a security guard at Lone Butte Casino. The closures come a month after reopening May 15th and will stay in effect for the next two weeks. During that time all COVID-19 safety measures are reevaluated.
In a statement on the Gila River Hotels & Casinos website, Gila River Indian Community Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis said:
Nothing is more important to our Community than the well-being of our team members and guests, children, elders and families. Like our sister tribes and businesses all over Arizona, we have tried to do what is best for all, while processing new information and new guidelines about the pandemic with little in the way of definitive guidance.'
The Gila River Hotels & Casinos are owned by the Gila River Indian Community. There are three locations: Gila River Lone Butte Casino, Gila River Vee Quiva Casino and Gila River Wild Horse Pass Casino.
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June 1, 2020
Tribal casinos began reopening in Arizona on May 15thwith the Gila River casinos, Harrah's Ak-Chin and Fort McDowell. A total of six opened in May and five more will open in the first week of June.
These are the casinos that reopened in May listed by date:
May 15 Gila River Lone Butte Casino
May 15 Gila River Vee Quiva Casino
May 15 Gila River Wild Horse Pass Casino
May 15 Harrah's Ak-Chin
May 15 Fort McDowell Casino
May 21 Mazatzal Hotel & Casino
Desert Diamond and Casino Del Sol casinos will reopen in the first week of June:
June 3 Casino Del Sol
June 5 Desert Diamond-Tucson
June 5 Desert Diamond-Sahuarita
June 5 Desert Diamond West Valley
June 5 Desert Diamond Casino Why
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May 30, 2020
Talking Stick Resort and Casino Arizona their doors at noon Monday June 1, 2020.
All guests and employees must pass a temperature check before entering. Entry will be denied for temperatures above 100.4 degrees. Face masks are required inside and smoking is not allowed.
Both casinos will operate slot machines, table games and keno. Some slot machines have been turned off for social distances and other have Plexiglas dividers installed between players. Plexiglas is also installed between players at the table games.
The Arena Poker Room at Talking Stick will open with limited player capacity. Plexiglas will divide players. Poker tournaments are suspended for June.
At Casino Arizona the Wild Wednesdays Blackjack tournament suspended until further notice. The Bingo Hall will be open with limited capacity.
The dining venues will be limited in number, food selection and service. All seats have been removed and only takeout items will be available. The open restaurants at Talking Stick will be Black Fig, Blue Coyote Cafe and Ocean Trail. The open restaurants at Casino Arizona will be The Coffee Station, Salt River Cafe and the Bingo Hall.
WELCOME BACK
Dennis Leong, President and CEO of Talking Stick Resort and Casino Arizona, welcomes you all back to Talking Stick Resort.
May 28, 2020
Video courtesy of Talking Stick Resort.
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May 15, 2020
Gila River Hotels and Casinos reopened its three casinos today - Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Lone Butte casino in Chandler and Vee Quiva in Laveen, Arizona.
Many changes and limitations to gaming and dining venues have been made at each location to ensure health safety against the COVID-19 pandemic.
WILD HORSE PASS CASINO
Gila River Wild Horse Pass Casino
Slot Machines - Slots are relocated throughout the casino for physical distancing.
Table Games - Every other table will be open with three chairs per table, plexiglass partitions between guests and dealers and a chip cleaning machine at table.
Poker is closed until further notice.
Dining Venues - Fullhouse Cafe (open 24 hours), Rizzo's Pizza (open 11AM-12AM daily), Shutters Bar (open 12PM-2AM daily), River Bar (open 6AM-2AM daily)
All Entertainment is postponed through October 1, 2020
Hotel will reopen June 15, 2020
LONE BUTTE CASINO
Gila River Lone Butte Casino
Slot Machines - Slots are relocated into the bingo room and throughout the casino for physical distancing.
Table Games - Every other table will be open with three chairs per table, plexiglass partitions between guests and dealers and a chip cleaning machine at table.
Bingo is temporarily closed at Lone Butte
Dining Venues - Coverall Deli (open 24 hours), Fullhouse Cafe (open 12PM-8PM daily), Kickers (open 12PM-2AM daily, and River Bar (open 6AM-2AM daily)
All Entertainment is postponed through October 1, 2020
VEE QUIVA CASINO
Gila River Vee Quiva Casino
Slot Machines - Slots are relocated into the poker room and throughout the casino for physical distancing.
Table Games - Every other table will be open with three chairs per table, plexiglass partitions between guests and dealers and a chip cleaning machine at table.
Poker is closed until further notice.
Bingo is open at Vee Quiva with 3 chairs per table, 5 sessions daily and up to 210 players per session.
Dining Venues - Coverall Deli (open 24 hours), Fullhouse Cafe (open 12PM-8PM daily), Center Bar (open 6AM-2AM daily) and River Bar (open 12PM-2AM daily)
All Entertainment is postponed through October 1, 2020
Hotel will reopen June 15, 2020
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April 21, 2019
This list of Top 10 Arizona Casinos is published in the 2019 edition of Ranking Arizona. The ranking order is based soley on an opinion poll submitted by Ranking Arizona readers.
To participate in the 2020 edition, visit Ranking Arizona 2020 Edition to submit your vote. To buy a copy of the 2019 edition, visit the Ranking Arizona online store.
TOP 10 ARIZONA CASINOS 2019
Casino Arizona
524 N. 92nd St, Scottsdale, AZ
480-850-7777
Cliff Castle Casino
555 Middle Verde Road, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
800-381-SLOT (7568), 800-381-7568
Twin Arrows Casino Resort
22181 Resort Boulevard, Flagstaff, Arizona 86004
(928) 856-7200, (855) 946-8946
Wild Horse Pass Casino
5550 West Wildhorse Pass, Chandler, Arizona 85226
800-946-4452
Harrah's Ak-Chin
15406 North Maricopa Road, Maricopa, Arizona 85239-2819
(480) 802-5000, 800) 427-7247, (800) HARRAHS
Desert Diamond Casino Tucson
7350 S Nogales Hwy
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 294-7777, 866-DDC-WINS
Bucky's Casino
1500 Highway 69, Prescott, Arizona, 1-800-SLOTS-44
(800) 756-8744
We-Ko-Pa Casino
10424 No. Fort McDowell Rd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
1-800-THE FORT, 1-800-843-3678, 1-480-837-1424
Apache Gold Casino Resort
Highway 70, San Carlos, Arizona 85501
(800) APACHE-8, (800) 272-2438, (928) 475-7800
Blue Water Casino
11300 Resort Drive, Parker, Arizona 85344-7549
(888) 243-336, (928) 669-7000
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January 24, 2019
Arizona is the first state to consider legalizing sports betting at only Indian casinos. A new State Senate Bill 1158 has been introduced that includes this paragraph:
'Each federally recognized Indian tribe that has a tribal-state gaming compact entered into pursuant to Chapter 6 of this title and that has tribal headquarters on Indian lands located in this state may operate sports betting as defined in Section 13-3301. No other person or entity may operate sports betting.'
Arizona Indian tribes have existing gaming compacts with the state that give them the exclusive right to offer gaming in Arizona. In exchange the state receives a percentage of the gaming revenue from each Indian casino.
If the state were to legalize sports betting at commercial venues, it would break the terms of the gaming compacts and result in a major loss of tax income currently paid by the tribes.
SB 1158 has been referred to the Senate Rules Committee for review.
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