Wild Horse Pass
The Gila River community has three casinos: Wild Horse Pass, Vee Quiva and Lone Butte. Wild Horse Pass, on Interstate10 south of the city, offers both gaming and accommodations. Gamblers can play the slots and machine poker, as well as table games that include poker, Black Jack and Pai Gow at their tables. Take a break and see live entertainment in the lounge or the new Ovations Showroom. You'll find two golf courses at the resort's Whirlwind Golf Club: the Par 72, 6487 yd. Devil's Claw and Par 72, 6725 yd. Cattail.
Wild Horse Pass Casino
5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd.
Chandler, Arizona 85226
Tel: 800-846-4452 (WIN-GILA)
wingilariver.com
Fort McDowell Casino
The Ft. McDowell Resort in Scottsdale is a Radisson resort that includes casino gaming. Try your luck at the slots, choose your numbers for Keno, or play Black Jack and poker. The Lucky 7 Saloon offers live entertainment. When you're ready to enjoy some sunshine, get a tee time at the resort's Cholla course (Par 72, 7225 yd.) or the Saguaro (Par 71, 6603 yd.) at We-Ko-Pa.
Ft. McDowell Casino
10424 N. Ft. McDowell Rd.
Ft. McDowell, Arizona 85264
Tel: 800-843-3678 (THE-FORT)
fortmcdowellcasino.com
Casino Arizona
The Salt River-Pima Maricopa Indian Community operates two Casino Arizona facilities in Scottsdale, one at Loop 101 and McKellips and one at Loop 101 and Indian Bend. You can play the casino's slot machines, Keno or head to the tables for poker and Black Jack. Get a meal, see a show, and play 18 holes at the Talking Stick Golf Club (Par 70, 6510 yds.).
Casino Arizona
9700 East Indian Bend
Scottsdale, Arizona 85256
Tel: 480-850-7777
casinoarizona.com
Harrah's Ak Chin Casino
Harrah's partners with the Ak Chin community in a casino in the South Valley town of Maricopa. The casino offers slots and poker, the resort offers a swim-up bar, and the lounge offers live entertainment and special engagements. When you've won all you can carry, drive back into town and enjoy a round of golf at The Duke at Rancho El Dorado (Par 72, 6536 yds.) And yes, it's named for actor John Wayne, who owned a ranch just down the road.
Harrah's Ak Chin Casino
15406 Maricopa Rd.
Maricopa, Arizona 85239
Tel: 480-802-5000
harrahsakchin.com
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