State Directory
Casinos in Arizona
Arizona has 10 verified casino locations in our directory — from major resort-casinos to tribal properties and card rooms. Browse the map, compare options, and find players clubs near you.
Arizona has 10 verified casino locations in our directory — from major resort-casinos to tribal properties and card rooms. Browse the map, compare options, and find players clubs near you.
Major casino properties in Arizona — verified locations, casino type, and players club details.
Click any city to open its full casino directory — every property with map, addresses, and visitor details.
Phoenix has 8 verified casino properties in our directory — 4 tribal and 4 resort properties. Every listing includes a verified address, contact details, and players club information.
Players clubs at Phoenix properties are free to join at the desk on arrival. Sign up before your first session — points are not retroactive. Typical new-member benefits include free-play credits, dining discounts, and hotel rates at resort properties.
Scottsdale has 3 verified casino properties in our directory — 1 tribal and 2 resort properties. Every listing includes a verified address, contact details, and players club information.
Players clubs at Scottsdale properties are free to join at the desk on arrival. Sign up before your first session — points are not retroactive. Typical new-member benefits include free-play credits, dining discounts, and hotel rates at resort properties.
Waddell has 1 verified casino property in our directory — including 1 tribal casino. Every listing includes a verified address, contact details, and players club information.
Players clubs at Waddell properties are free to join at the desk on arrival. Sign up before your first session — points are not retroactive. Typical new-member benefits include free-play credits, dining discounts, and hotel rates at resort properties.
Arizona's casino industry is regulated by the state gaming commission. All commercial casino operators hold a valid state gaming license. Tribal casinos operate under federal IGRA (1988) compacts negotiated with the state. The legal minimum gambling age is 21 at most properties.
Arizona has a mix of commercial and tribal casino properties. Commercial casinos are privately owned and regulated by the state. Tribal casinos are operated by federally recognized Native American tribes under their own tribal gaming commission in addition to the federal NIGC. Both types are included in this directory.
Online casino gambling is not currently licensed in Arizona. The seven states that currently permit licensed online casino gambling are: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, Delaware, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
Most casino properties in Arizona offer a free loyalty program. Joining is free and takes approximately 5 minutes at the players club desk. Sign up before you play — points are not retroactive. Benefits typically include free-play credits, dining discounts, and hotel rates at resort properties.
Arizona is home to one of the most active tribal casino markets in the United States. With 22 gaming facilities spread across the state, operated by more than a dozen federally recognized tribes, Arizona offers a diverse range of casino experiences — from large-scale resort complexes with hotels, spas, and concert venues to smaller destination casinos tucked into the desert landscape outside the major metros.
Arizona’s tribal gaming story begins in the 1970s and 1980s, when several tribes opened bingo halls as a means of economic development. The legal landscape shifted dramatically after the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1987 ruling in California v. Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, which affirmed that states had limited authority to prohibit gaming on tribal lands. Congress followed with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) in 1988, establishing the federal framework that governs tribal gaming today.
By the early 1990s, multiple Arizona tribes had installed slot machines — before any formal compact with the state. The conflict came to a head in 1992, when FBI agents raided five Arizona Indian casinos. At the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s facility near Scottsdale, tribal members formed a human blockade to prevent slot machine removal, triggering a three-week standoff that drew national attention and ultimately forced negotiations.
Governor Fife Symington signed Arizona’s first set of tribal-state gaming compacts with 16 tribes between 1992 and 1994. Governor Jane Hull added a 17th in 1998. A significant modernization came in April 2021, when Governor Doug Ducey and Arizona tribes signed amended compacts that introduced new Class III games including craps, roulette, and baccarat — game types that had previously been off-limits at Arizona tribal properties. That same year, Arizona legalized retail and online sports betting.
All casino gaming in Arizona operates under tribal-state compacts administered by the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG). The state has no commercial casinos — every gaming facility operates on tribal land under IGRA. The Arizona Indian Gaming Association (AIGA) represents tribes in policy discussions. Minimum gambling age across all Arizona tribal casinos is 21.
The 2021 amended compacts also authorized mobile and retail sports betting through up to 20 tribal operators and 10 professional sports organizations. As of 2026, online casino gambling (slots, table games) remains prohibited in Arizona. No legislation to change that status has been introduced, partly because tribal operators benefit from their land-based exclusivity.
The greater Phoenix metro is the heart of Arizona casino activity. Eight major facilities are reachable within roughly 45 minutes of downtown Phoenix.
Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino in Chandler is the flagship property of Gila River Resorts & Casinos, owned by the Gila River Indian Community. Situated along Wild Horse Pass Boulevard near the I-10 freeway, Wild Horse Pass is the largest casino in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area. The property features over 1,000 slots, multiple table game pits, a 242-room hotel, the award-winning Kel-Ak Spa, four restaurants, and an amphitheater that hosts nationally recognized touring acts. The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa adjacent to the casino brings the total room count higher and adds a premier golf course.
The Gila River Indian Community also operates Lone Butte Casino (1077 S Kyrene Rd, Chandler) and Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino (15091 S Komatke Ln, Laveen), giving players three locations across the south and southwest metro.
Talking Stick Resort, operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community on the Salt River reservation in Scottsdale, is one of Arizona’s most prominent full-service casino resorts. The property sits at Loop 101 and Talking Stick Way and includes two hotel towers with over 400 rooms, a 240,000-square-foot casino floor, the AVA Amphitheater, a rooftop pool, and multiple dining concepts. The Salt River Pima-Maricopa community also operates Casino Arizona at 524 N 92nd Street in Scottsdale, a standalone poker-focused property with 50+ table games and a dedicated poker room.
Desert Diamond Casino West Valley at 9431 W Northern Ave in Glendale is operated by the Tohono O’odham Nation and anchors the West Valley entertainment corridor near State Farm Stadium and Desert Diamond Arena. The casino floor spans more than 100,000 square feet and includes slots, table games, poker, keno, and dining.
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, 40 miles south of Phoenix in Maricopa, is the only Arizona tribal casino managed by a major commercial operator — Caesars Entertainment. The Ak-Chin Indian Community partnered with Caesars to bring professional hospitality management to the property. Guests can use and earn Caesars Rewards points here, connecting the property to the largest casino loyalty network in the United States.
Scottsdale is anchored by Talking Stick Resort and Casino Arizona, both operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Together, these two properties form one of the most complete casino offerings in the state — one emphasizing resort amenities, the other emphasizing table game volume. The We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort operated by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation (10438 Wekopa Way, Fort McDowell) sits northeast of Scottsdale on the Beeline Highway and serves as the primary casino destination for the northeast Valley.
Tucson is served primarily by two operators. The Tohono O’odham Nation’s Desert Diamond Casino operates at 7350 S Nogales Hwy adjacent to Tucson International Airport, featuring slots, table games, bingo, poker, a hotel, and multiple restaurants. The Pascua Yaqui Tribe’s Casino Del Sol (5655 W Valencia Rd) is the larger of the two Tucson properties, operating as a full resort with the AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol, a spa, two hotels, and diverse dining options. Casino Del Sol is consistently ranked among the top casino resorts in the Southwest.
Arizona’s major tribal casinos operate their own loyalty programs. Gila River Resorts & Casinos uses “The Card,” a tiered program that works across all three Gila River properties (Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte, and Vee Quiva). Players earn points on slots, table games, and hotel stays, redeemable for free play, dining credits, and hotel discounts.
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa community runs the Salt River Rewards program across both Talking Stick Resort and Casino Arizona. Members earn points on gaming and amenity spend, with tier benefits including priority access, rate discounts, and invitation-only events.
Desert Diamond Casinos runs a unified rewards program for its four Tohono O’odham properties (West Valley, Tucson, Sahuarita, Why). Harrah’s Ak-Chin participates in the Caesars Rewards program, which provides cross-property benefits at hundreds of Caesars-affiliated properties nationwide.
Casino Del Sol operates Club Sol, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe’s rewards platform, valid at Casino Del Sol and the adjacent Casino of the Sun.
All Arizona tribal casinos are non-smoking in designated areas, though many properties include separate smoking sections on the casino floor. Tribal casinos are open 24 hours daily and do not charge admission. Dress codes are casual. Most large properties offer self-parking and complimentary valet on evenings and weekends.
Several Arizona casino resorts offer package deals that bundle hotel, dining, and entertainment credits — particularly at Talking Stick, Wild Horse Pass, Casino Del Sol, and Harrah’s Ak-Chin. Midweek packages typically offer significant savings over weekend rates.
Arizona’s casino landscape continues to evolve. The 2021 compact amendments opened the door for new game types, and several tribes have expanded or renovated their facilities in the years since. We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort completed a major expansion in 2022, and multiple properties have added or updated sportsbook lounges to accommodate the legal sports betting market that launched that same year.
The minimum gambling age at casino properties in Arizona is 21 at most facilities. Some tribal properties may differ — always check the specific casino policy and bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
Set a budget before you arrive and treat gambling as entertainment, not income. Most casino properties in Arizona offer free players club enrollment — sign up at the desk before you play, as points are not retroactive.
Self-exclusion: Arizona offers a voluntary self-exclusion program that allows individuals to ban themselves from licensed casino properties. Contact the Arizona Department of Gaming (azgaming.az.gov) for enrollment details.
Problem gambling helpline: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783). The National Problem Gambling Helpline is also available at 1-800-522-4700, free and confidential, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Additional resources: Gamblers Anonymous (gamblersanonymous.org) and the National Council on Problem Gambling (ncpgambling.org).