The Phoenix, Arizona, area--known as the Valley of the Sun--is one of the most-populated metropolitan areas in the United States. It's desert climate and landscapes, 200 golf courses and diverse cultural attractions draw up to 15 million tourists a year. The region's Indian tribes offer tourists and residents many gaming opportunities.
Casino Arizona features 1,600 slot machines, banked card games and keno at its two locations on the Salt River Indian reservation in Scottsdale, about 20 miles northeast of Phoenix. The Indian Bend facility--at 9700 E. Indian Bend--houses a 46-table, smoke-free poker room as well as the Wandering House Bar and Cafe. The larger McKellips facility, on 92nd Street, features the 250-seat Showroom theater as well as a piano lounge, a nightclub and several restaurants. Player Rewards Club benefits are to be extended to Talking Stick Resort, scheduled to open in 2010.
Casino Arizona
524 N. 92nd St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
(480) 850-7777
casinoarizona.com
Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino Resort, about 40 miles south of Phoenix in Pinal County, is a partnership of the Ak-Chin Indian Community and Harrah's Entertainment. The 40,000-square-foot casino offers poker, blackjack, slot machines, video poker, keno and bingo. The resort features a 144-room hotel and four restaurants--The Range Steakhouse, Copper Cactus Grill, Agave's and Harvest Buffet. Local bands as well as national touring acts perform at the Oasis Lounge. The facility is part of Harrah's Total Rewards frequent guests program. Diamond-level patrons can lounge with drinks and food at the Diamond Lounge.
Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino Resort
15406 Maricopa Road
Maricopa, AZ 85239
(480) 802-5000
harrahsakchin.com
Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino contains a 100,000-square-foot casino floor and 242 hotel rooms on the Gila River reservation, about 25 miles southeast of Phoenix. The casino features slot machines, blackjack, pai gow and other table games. The 17-table smoke-free poker room features dedicated food service. The 1,400-seat Ovations Live! Showroom hosts national musical and comedy headliners. Among the facility's seven restaurants are Don Shula's American Steakhouse and the Boar's Head Delicatessen. Players Club members benefits extend to the tribe's other two casino facilities--Vee Quiva in Laveen and Lone Butte in Chandler.
Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd.
Chandler, AZ 85226
(800) 946-4452
wingilariver.com
