City Directory — Arizona
Casinos Near Phoenix, Arizona
8 verified casinos near Phoenix. Browse the directory, check addresses, and compare players club options before you visit.
8 verified casinos near Phoenix. Browse the directory, check addresses, and compare players club options before you visit.
8 verified casino locations within driving distance of Phoenix.
Sign up for The Card, the Gila River properties' shared loyalty program, at the players club desk — one enrollment earns points redeemable at Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte, Vee Quiva, and San Tan Mountain. Sign up at the players club desk before your first session — points are not retroactive.
Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino is the largest casino resort in the Phoenix area, operated by the Gila River Indian Community on tribal land about 20 miles south of downtown Phoenix. The property features over 1,000 slot machines, a full table game selection including blackjack, poker, baccarat, craps, and roulette, alongside a hotel tower, spa, two golf courses, and multiple dining concepts. The adjacent Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa adds upscale resort amenities to the full gaming experience.
Sign up for The Card, the Gila River properties' shared loyalty program, at the players club desk — points earned at Lone Butte are redeemable at all four Gila River locations in the Phoenix area. Sign up at the players club desk before your first session — points are not retroactive.
Gila River Casino Lone Butte is a tribal casino operated by the Gila River Indian Community, located off the SanTan Freeway in Chandler. The property is well-regarded among locals for its strong poker room and frequent slot tournaments. It is one of four Gila River properties in the Phoenix area, all sharing the same loyalty program.
Sign up for The Card, the Gila River properties' shared loyalty program, at the players club desk — one enrollment earns points valid at all four Gila River locations. Sign up at the players club desk before your first session — points are not retroactive.
Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino is a tribal resort property operated by the Gila River Indian Community, located in Laveen on the southwest corner of the Phoenix metro. The property serves as the primary gaming destination for South Mountain-area residents and includes hotel accommodations alongside its casino floor. As a Gila River resort, it shares loyalty program benefits with Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte, and San Tan Mountain.
Ask the players club desk about the Desert Diamond Players Club membership to start earning points on slots and table games from your first visit. Sign up at the players club desk before your first session — points are not retroactive.
Desert Diamond Casino West Valley is a tribal casino operated by the Tohono O'odham Nation, located near the Loop 101 in Glendale and adjacent to Westgate Entertainment District, State Farm Stadium, and Desert Diamond Arena. It is the closest casino to Phoenix's West Side and draws both locals and visitors combining a casino visit with a Cardinals game or concert. The property offers slots and table games in a convenient entertainment-district setting.
Existing Caesars Rewards members will have their tier status recognized immediately — if you are new, enroll in Caesars Rewards at the players club desk to start earning tier credits and reward credits redeemable at hundreds of Caesars properties nationwide. Sign up at the players club desk before your first session — points are not retroactive.
Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino is a full-service resort casino managed by Caesars Entertainment, located about 40 miles south of Phoenix in Maricopa. The property includes a hotel, multiple dining outlets, an entertainment center, and a full casino floor with slots and table games. It is the only casino in the Phoenix region connected to a major national loyalty network, making it especially valuable for existing Caesars Rewards members.
Sign up for the tribal casino's players club at the welcome desk to earn points on table games and slots from your first hand. Sign up at the players club desk before your first session — points are not retroactive.
Casino Arizona at Salt River is a tribal casino operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, located near Loop 101 in Scottsdale and accessible from the east side of Phoenix. The property is known as a poker-forward destination with over 50 table games and a regular tournament series. It operates alongside Talking Stick Resort under the same tribal ownership.
New visitors should ask about hotel package deals that bundle room rates with dining credits, and sign up for the players club at the welcome desk to earn points on both gaming and resort amenities. Sign up at the players club desk before your first session — points are not retroactive.
Talking Stick Resort is one of Arizona's largest full-service casino resorts, operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in Scottsdale. The property features a full casino floor, a hotel tower, multiple dining options, a spa, and entertainment venues. It is accessible from the east side of Phoenix via Loop 202 to Loop 101 and shares tribal ownership with Casino Arizona at Salt River.
Sign up for The Card, the Gila River properties' shared loyalty program, at the players club desk — points earned at San Tan Mountain are redeemable at all four Gila River locations across the Phoenix area. Sign up at the players club desk before your first session — points are not retroactive.
Gila River Casino San Tan Mountain is a tribal casino operated by the Gila River Indian Community, located on S Gilbert Rd in the southeastern Chandler area near the San Tan Mountains. It serves as the easternmost Gila River property in the Phoenix region and shares the same loyalty program as Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte, and Vee Quiva. The property offers slots and gaming in a neighborhood casino format.
Phoenix is the hub of Arizona’s tribal casino scene. No casinos operate within the Phoenix city limits — all gaming facilities are located on tribal land surrounding the metro area — but eight major properties are within a 45-minute drive from downtown, making Phoenix one of the most casino-accessible large cities in the American Southwest.
For drivers heading south on I-10, Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino is the first major stop — about 20 miles from downtown Phoenix via the freeway. The property sits on the southern boundary of the Gila River Indian Community, accessible from Exit 162A on I-10 or via Wild Horse Pass Boulevard.
Also operated by the Gila River Indian Community, Lone Butte Casino (1077 S Kyrene Rd, Chandler) is off the SanTan Freeway. Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino in Laveen anchors the southwest corner of the metro.
To the northwest, Desert Diamond Casino West Valley in Glendale (operated by the Tohono O’odham Nation) is the closest casino to Phoenix’s West Side. Located at 9431 W Northern Ave near the Loop 101, it sits adjacent to the Westgate Entertainment District, State Farm Stadium, and Desert Diamond Arena — making a casino visit easy to combine with a Cardinals game or a concert.
Although technically in Scottsdale, Talking Stick Resort and Casino Arizona are easily accessible from the east side of Phoenix via Loop 101.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is the arrival point for most visitors. From the airport, Wild Horse Pass and Lone Butte are approximately 25 minutes south via I-10. Desert Diamond West Valley is 30 minutes northwest. Casino Arizona and Talking Stick are 20 minutes east via Loop 202 to Loop 101. Harrah’s Ak-Chin is 45 minutes south via I-10 to SR-347.
Uber and Lyft operate throughout the Phoenix metro and can reach most casino properties. Some casinos, including Wild Horse Pass and Talking Stick, offer shuttle services from select Phoenix-area hotels.
The Gila River properties (Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte, Vee Quiva, and San Tan Mountain) all operate under the same loyalty program — “The Card.” Sign up once and your points are valid at all four locations. Harrah’s Ak-Chin participates in Caesars Rewards, the only Phoenix-area casino connected to a national multi-property loyalty network.
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Most casino properties near Phoenix offer a free loyalty club. Sign up at the players club desk before you play — points are not retroactive. Benefits typically include free-play credits, dining discounts, and hotel rates at casino resort properties.
The minimum gambling age in Arizona is 21 at most properties. Set a budget before you arrive and stick to it. If you experience problems with gambling, call 1-800-270-7117 — free, confidential, 24/7.