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Oasis in the Desert
Casino, hotel, golf course offer visitors many ways to refresh and rejuvenate. A visitor to Fort McDowell Casino, located 18 miles northeast of Scottsdale on State Route 97, will find panoramic views, great food, amazing entertainment, Vegas-style gaming, luxury accommodations and award-winning golf. At the casino, new slot machines and generous promotions fuel the fun. Whether it’s a tournament or a live cash poker game, many win-it-all opportunities await. Fort McDowell Casino offers both smoking and non-smoking card rooms, with games like Texas Hold ‘Em, Progressive Pai Gow, and Three Card Poker. Blackjack with Push your Luck side bet. What’s more, a 1,200-seat Bingo Hall is open seven days a week, giving guests ample chance to win over $50,000 in cash. Whether you’re a smoker or a non-smoker, you’ll enjoy this state-of-art gaming space. The Fort’s five restaurants offer an amazing variety of dining options, from quick snacks like fresh deli sandwiches to full-course temptations like tender prime rib, mouth-watering crab legs and succulent lobster tails. At the adjoining, lushly landscaped Wekopa Resort, amenities and activities abound. Luxurious linens, panoramic mountain views, a refreshing outdoor pool and a state-of-the-art spa assure you every comfort. Nearby, horseback trail rides, cattle drives and themed cookouts turn overnight stays into adventures.
8 ARIZONA PLAYER May 2016