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9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 480-850-7777 · casinoarizona.com, talkingstickresort.com Year Est: 1998 Gaming Machines/Tables: 1,663 (combined) Principal(s): Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Amenities: Enjoy the Valley’s hottest gaming action at two award-winning casinos; games include slots, poker, blackjack and bingo
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Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
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5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85226 800-946-4452 · wingilariver.com Year Est: 2009 Gaming Machines/Tables: 1,008 Principal(s): WND Amenities: Over 1,000 slots, table games, 4-diamond hotel; three full-service restaurants, including Shula’s Steakhouse; 1,400-seat venue
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Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino
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15406 Maricopa Rd., Maricopa, AZ 85139 480-802-5000 · harrahsakchin.com Year Est: 1994 Gaming Machines/Tables: 1,089/19 Principal(s): Ak-Chin Indian Community Amenities: Slots, blackjack, keno, bingo, VIP services, poker, five restaurants, hotel, valet parking, swim-up bar, spa, live entertainment
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Casino Del Sol Resort
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555 Middle Verde Rd., Camp Verde, AZ 86322 928-567-7900 · cliffcastlecasinohotel.com Year Est: 1995 Gaming Machines/Tables: 665 Principal(s): Yavapai-Apache Nation
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ocated just south of Sedona in Camp Verde, Cliff Castle Casino Hotel is owned and operated by the Yavapai-Apache Nation. The family friendly casino offers live poker, blackjack and more than 660 gaming devices, as well as a 20-lane bowling center, Kids Quest and Orbits arcade. The Dragonfly Nightclub has live music every weekend and Stargazer Pavilion hosts national touring acts. Guests can enjoy fine dining at Storytellers Steakhouse and family dining at Johnny Rockets and Mountain Springs Buffet. Construction of the new 122room hotel tower is expected to be complete in February.
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5655 W. Valencia Rd., Tucson, AZ 85757 855-765-7829 · solcasinos.com Year Est: 2001 Gaming Machines/Tables: 1,350 Principal(s): Kimberly Van Amburg, CEO; Robert Valencia, tribal chairman Amenities: Full-service casino, more than 10 restaurants and bars, 5,000seat amphitheater, more than 30 live table games and live poker
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Bucky’s Casino
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1500 E. Hwy. 69, Prescott, AZ 86301 800-756-8744 · buckyscasino.com Year Est: 1992 Gaming Machines/Tables: 550 Principal(s): Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe, dba Yavapai Gaming Agency Amenities: Hot slots, live poker and blackjack 24/7
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Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort
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22181 Resort Blvd., Flagstaff, AZ 86004 855-946-8946 · twinarrows.com Year Est: 2013 Gaming Machines/Tables: 1,000+ Principal(s): Derrick Watchman, CEO, Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise Amenities: 1,089 slot machines/table games/poker/live keno, hotel, conference and fitness centers, pool, steakhouse, sports bar, restaurants
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Blue Water Casino
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11300 Resort Dr., Parker, AZ 85344 928-669-7026 · bluewaterfun.com Year Est: 1995 Gaming Machines/Tables: 470 Principal(s): Colorado River Indian Tribe Amenities: Full-service resort featuring 200 river-view rooms and suites, bingo, keno, live poker, indoor waterpark, fine and casual dining
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Lone Butte Casino
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STRENGTH OF STAFF: “Our employees live in the community, along with many of our players and guests. We have much to offer, with a bowling alley, arcade and child care, as well as live musical acts, great restaurants and many of the most popular slot machines and table games.” OUTLOOK FOR 2018: “The all new Cliff Castle Casino Hotel experience will debut in February. The six-story, 122-room hotel expansion will feature a 5,000-square-foot multi-purpose room, indoor pool, retail space and a parking garage. The new attached hotel will allow Cliff Castle Casino to be more competitive in Arizona Indian gaming.”
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1077 S. Kyrene Rd., Chandler, AZ 85226 800-946-4452 · wingilariver.com Year Est: 2008 Gaming Machines/Tables: 850 Principal(s): WND Amenities: Slots, table games, bingo and dining
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10424 N. Fort McDowell Rd., Fort McDowell, AZ 85264 800-843-3678 · fortmcdowellcasino.com Year Est: 1984 Gaming Machines/Tables: 904/28 Principal(s): Mary Ketterling, general manager Amenities: Slots, blackjack, bingo, lunar bingo, poker, five restaurants
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