Desert Diamond Casino plans pair of hotels in West Valley
Dec 20, 2024, 12:00 PM
The Tohono O'odham Nation has opened the doors to its fifth casino in Arizona in the West Valley in December 2024. (Desert Diamond Casinos)
(Desert Diamond Casinos)
The Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise has opened its fifth Arizona casino in Glendale, called Desert Diamond Casino White Tanks at San Lucy, and is already planning additional amenities for guests.
Construction kicked off in 2023 on the $450 million state-of-the-art casino, which features 900 slot machines, a poker room, sportsbook and table games across 184,000 square feet.
The casino’s doors opened on Dec. 18 to the public following a ribbon-cutting ceremony, where hundreds of guests received a first look at the 184,000-square-foot facility. It’s located at 8200 N. Sarival Ave. along the Loop 303 and Northern Parkway.
Verlon Jose, chairman of the Tohono O’odam Nation, said the casino is “tribal gaming at its best,” and that Desert Diamond Casinos are economic drivers for Arizona communities.
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