Arizona Tribal Casinos Directory 2026 — All 26 Class III Venues

Last updated: June 3, 2026 · By Ryan Callahan

Arizona is home to 26 tribal casinos operating under Class III gaming compacts negotiated under the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and Arizona's 2002 Proposition 202 framework. They span Phoenix metro, Tucson, the Verde Valley, Mohave County and the Navajo Nation in the northeast — collectively the largest tribal gaming market in the western United States by handle. This directory covers every active venue with addresses, gaming floor size, slot/table counts, hotel and dining amenities, and drive times from Phoenix.

Phoenix Metro Tribal Casinos (Salt River, Gila River, Tohono O'odham)

Talking Stick Resort

Operator: Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Address: 9800 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Phone: (480) 850-7777
Gaming floor: 240,000 sq ft (largest in AZ) · Slots: 850+ · Tables: 50+ · Poker: 47-seat room

The largest tribal casino in Arizona by gaming floor. AAA Four-Diamond resort with 496 hotel rooms, 6 restaurants, full FanDuel-branded sportsbook on the floor, and the Showroom concert venue. Home of the Diamondbacks spring training facility nearby.

Casino Arizona

Operator: Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Address: 524 N 92nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Phone: (480) 850-7777
Gaming floor: 100,000 sq ft · Slots: 900+ · Tables: 50+

Salt River's flagship downtown Scottsdale venue. Closer to central Phoenix than Talking Stick. Strong focus on slots and electronic table games. The Indigo Hotel sits attached for overnight stays.

Gila River Wild Horse Pass

Operator: Gila River Indian Community
Address: 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226
Phone: (520) 796-7777
Gaming floor: 150,000 sq ft · Slots: 1,200+ · Tables: 80+ · Poker: 25-table room

The largest Gila River property. Adjacent to the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort (AAA Four-Diamond). Hosts major poker tournaments. Strong table game variety including craps, baccarat and Pai Gow.

Gila River Lone Butte

Operator: Gila River Indian Community
Address: 1077 S Kyrene Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226
Slots: 800+ · Tables: 25+

Gila River Vee Quiva

Operator: Gila River Indian Community
Address: 15091 S Komatke Ln, Laveen, AZ 85339
Slots: 750+ · Tables: 20+

Gila River Santan Mountain (Opening 2026)

Operator: Gila River Indian Community
Address: Santan Mountain, Chandler (under construction)
Gila River's fourth Phoenix-area property, scheduled to open in late 2026.

Desert Diamond Casino West Valley

Operator: Tohono O'odham Nation
Address: 9431 W Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ 85305
Phone: (623) 877-7777
Gaming floor: 135,000 sq ft · Slots: 1,100+ · Tables: 50+

The newest major Phoenix-area tribal casino (opened 2015). Modern facility with bet365 and DraftKings sportsbook integrations. Adjacent to State Farm Stadium — popular pre-game spot for Cardinals home games.

Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino & Resort

Operator: Ak-Chin Indian Community
Address: 15406 Maricopa Rd, Maricopa, AZ 85139
Phone: (480) 802-5000
Slots: 1,100+ · Tables: 30+

Caesars Entertainment-branded property under tribal ownership. Full Caesars Sportsbook integration. Frequently runs the largest weekend slot tournaments in Arizona.

Tucson and Southern Arizona

Casino Del Sol Resort

Operator: Pascua Yaqui Tribe
Address: 5655 W Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ 85757
Phone: (855) 765-7829
Slots: 1,400+ · Tables: 30+ · Poker: 9-table room

The largest casino south of Phoenix. AAA Four-Diamond resort with 215 hotel rooms, AVA Amphitheater (5,500-capacity concert venue), 11 restaurants and full sportsbook.

Casino of the Sun

Operator: Pascua Yaqui Tribe
Address: 7406 S Camino De Oeste, Tucson, AZ 85746
Pascua Yaqui's smaller second property. Local-focused with 600+ slots.

Desert Diamond Casino Tucson

Operator: Tohono O'odham Nation
Address: 7350 S Nogales Hwy, Tucson, AZ 85734
Slots: 1,000+ · Tables: 30+

Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita

Operator: Tohono O'odham Nation
Address: 1100 W Pima Mine Rd, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
Slots: 900+ · Tables: 20+

Desert Diamond Casino Why

Operator: Tohono O'odham Nation
Address: 9000 N AZ-86, Ajo, AZ 85321
Smallest Desert Diamond property — local-focused with ~300 slots. Remote location near the Mexican border.

Northern Arizona & Verde Valley

Cliff Castle Casino

Operator: Yavapai-Apache Nation
Address: 555 W Middle Verde Rd, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Slots: 600+ · Tables: 12+

Verde Valley's primary tribal casino. 90 minutes north of Phoenix on I-17. Adjacent hotel and bowling alley.

Mazatzal Hotel & Casino

Operator: Tonto Apache Tribe
Address: 27 S AZ Hwy 87, Payson, AZ 85541
Slots: 400+ · Tables: 8+

Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort

Operator: Navajo Nation
Address: 22181 Resort Blvd, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Slots: 1,100+ · Tables: 20+

The Navajo Nation's premier casino. AAA Four-Diamond resort with 200 hotel rooms. 20 miles east of Flagstaff on I-40.

Fire Rock Navajo Casino

Operator: Navajo Nation
Address: Church Rock, AZ (Navajo Nation)
Slots: 700+

Hon-Dah Resort Casino & Conference Center

Operator: White Mountain Apache Tribe
Address: 777 AZ-260, Pinetop, AZ 85935
Slots: 750+ · Tables: 12+

White Mountain Apache property in the cool high-country pines. Popular summer destination for Phoenix-area players escaping the heat.

Apache Gold Casino Resort

Operator: San Carlos Apache Tribe
Address: 5 US-70, San Carlos, AZ 85550
Slots: 600+ · Tables: 10+

Bucky's Casino

Operator: Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe
Address: 1500 E AZ-69, Prescott, AZ 86301

Yavapai Casino

Operator: Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe
Smaller sister property to Bucky's. Local-focused.

Mohave County (Western Arizona)

BlueWater Resort & Casino

Operator: Colorado River Indian Tribes
Address: 11300 Resort Dr, Parker, AZ 85344
Slots: 500+ · Tables: 10+

The largest casino along the Colorado River in Arizona. Popular with California and Nevada players crossing for the AZ side.

Avi Resort & Casino

Operator: Fort Mojave Indian Tribe
Address: 10000 Aha Macav Pkwy, Laughlin, NV (AZ tribal land)
Technically on Arizona tribal land but operationally part of the Laughlin gaming corridor.

Other Active Properties

We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort

Operator: Yavapai-Apache Nation (Fort McDowell)
Address: 10438 Wekopa Way, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264
Slots: 1,000+ · Tables: 20+

Adjacent to Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation lands. Full Betfred sportsbook integration. AAA Four-Diamond resort.

Fort McDowell Casino

Operator: Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
Smaller sister property to We-Ko-Pa.

Spirit Mountain Casino

Operator: Fort Mojave Indian Tribe
Address: 8555 S AZ-95, Mohave Valley, AZ 86440

Paradise Casino

Operator: Quechan Tribe
Address: 450 Quechan Dr, Yuma, AZ 85364

Drive Times from Phoenix Metro

Casino	From Central Phoenix	Notable Highway
Casino Arizona	15 minutes	Loop 202
Talking Stick Resort	20 minutes	Loop 101
Gila River Wild Horse Pass	25 minutes	I-10 South
Gila River Lone Butte	20 minutes	Loop 202 / Kyrene
Gila River Vee Quiva	30 minutes	I-10 South / Loop 202
Desert Diamond West Valley	30 minutes	Loop 101 West
Harrah's Ak-Chin	50 minutes	I-10 South
We-Ko-Pa	40 minutes	Beeline Highway (87)
Cliff Castle	90 minutes	I-17 North
Casino Del Sol (Tucson)	2 hours	I-10 South
Twin Arrows (Flagstaff)	3 hours	I-17 + I-40

What Tribal Casinos Do Not Offer

Tribal casinos in Arizona run Class III gaming — slots, blackjack, baccarat, craps, roulette and poker. They do not offer online play — every game must be played in person on tribal land. Sports betting is integrated at major properties (Talking Stick, Desert Diamond, Harrah's Ak-Chin, We-Ko-Pa, Casino Del Sol all have ADG-licensed sportsbook operators on-site) but mobile betting via those brands works statewide, not just on tribal land.

If you want online play: Arizona has no state-licensed online casinos. The legal options for AZ residents wanting online gaming are offshore casinos (regulatory gray zone) or sweepstakes brands (legal under the federal sweepstakes carve-out).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tribal casinos are in Arizona?

26 active Class III tribal casinos as of 2026, operated by 13 different tribes. The 27th — Gila River Santan Mountain — is scheduled to open in late 2026.

What is the largest casino in Arizona?

Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale is the largest by gaming floor at approximately 240,000 square feet. Casino Del Sol in Tucson is the largest by slot count at 1,400+ machines. Both are AAA Four-Diamond resorts.

What is the closest casino to Phoenix?

Casino Arizona at McKellips is the closest at roughly 15 minutes from central Phoenix via Loop 202. Talking Stick Resort, Gila River Lone Butte, and Gila River Wild Horse Pass are all within 25 minutes.

Can I bet sports at Arizona tribal casinos?

Yes — major venues have ADG-licensed sportsbooks on-site: BetMGM at State Farm Stadium, Caesars at Chase Field, FanDuel at Footprint Center + Talking Stick, DraftKings at TPC Scottsdale, and bet365 + DraftKings at Desert Diamond. Mobile betting via these brands works statewide.

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