Due to the amount of Native American reservations in Arizona, gaming opportunities at casino resorts are available throughout the "Grand Canyon State." Many of the casino resorts in Arizona include hotel accommodation, live entertainment and on-site dining establishments. Although the state's age limit for gambling is 21, you do not have to leave your kids at home because most of Arizona's casinos provide children's centers, which feature arcade games and bowling alleys.
The Cliff Castle Casino Hotel, situated in Campe Verde, Arizona, has an Old Las Vegas style atmosphere and decor. While you are on the casino floor, slot attendants will bring whatever drinks you desire while you are gambling. Gaming opportunities include an intimate poker room, blackjack tables and slot machines. The casino also features Storytellers, a fine dining restaurant with steak and seafood entrees for dinner. For a more family-oriented atmosphere, the casino has a Johnny Rockets restaurant, which has a 1950s nostalgic feel. The casino also offers hotel accommodations and Kid's Quest, a children's center with karaoke opportunities and a 20-lane bowling alley.
Cliff Castle Casino Hotel
555 Middle Verde Road
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
800-381-7568
cliffcastlecasino.net
The Mazatzal Casino resort is on the Apache reservation in Payson. The interior decor of the casino floor is similar to the ruins of an ancient Native American village, and gaming facilities include slot machines, a bingo hall and separate table room for blackjack and poker. Golfing enthusiasts can take advantage of the Golf Package, which includes the casino hotel's room rate and access to the 18-hole courses at the nearby Rim Golf Club and Chaparral Pines. Both courses are within 10 minutes of the casino. The casino can be accessed by large groups, such as a corporate gathering, via a bus shuttle provided by the casino.
Mazatzal Hotel and Casino
P.O. Box 1820
Payson, AZ 85547
800-777-7529
777play.com
The Sol Casinos, located in Tuscon, is a Pascua Yaqui tribe establishment. It features live entertainment at the 5,000-seat AVA amphitheater, which hosts live music and dance concerts. The casino's gambling facilities include bingo, slot machines, table games and poker. Daily No Limit Texas Hold 'Em Tournaments are available in the casino's poker room. The casino offers fine dining at the Bellisimo Italian Ristorante and restaurants for families, such as Moby's and Slice. Patrons who frequent Sol Casinos regularly, such as Tuscon citizens, can take advantage of Club Sol. Members of this club can gain access to complimentary meals and concert tickets at the amphitheater by gaining enough points, which are earned by playing the slot machines and table games.
Sol Casinos
5655 W. Valencia Road
Tucson, AZ 85757
800-344-9435
solcasinos.com
The Fort McDowell Casino is at the edge of Tonto National Forest, and it provides gaming opportunities such as keno, table games, slot machines and bingo. The casino's poker room offers weekly Omaha Limit and Texas Hold 'Em poker tournaments. The Lucky 7 Saloon, the casino's on-site music venue, provides live entertainment throughout the year. Guests can find hotel accommodations at the Radisson hotel, which is adjacent to the casino. In between your gaming activities, casual dining with lunch and dinner menus are available at the casino's restaurants, including the Silver Platter and Cottonwood Cafe.
Fort McDowell Casino
10424 N. Fort McDowell Road
Fort McDowell, AZ 85264
480-789-5300
fortmcdowellcasino.com
