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Talking Stick Resort is a luxury hotel and casino resort located on the Salt-River Pima Maricopa Indian Reservation near Scottsdale, Arizona. The hotel tower, which was designed by FFKR Architects, has 15 stories and stands at 200 feet and six inches.^[1] Talking Stick Resort is independently owned and operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC).

In total, Talking Stick Resort occupies 55.6 acres with an additional 20 acres for extra parking space. The 240,000 square feet property includes a 98,000 square feet casino, 496 guest rooms, 21 meeting rooms, six entertainment lounges and five restaurants. It also contains a 25,000 square feet Grand Ballroom, a spa spanning 13,000 square feet, a fitness center, Showroom that seats 650 and four pools.^[2] In April 2014, Talking Stick Resort renovated its pool area, adding a new lounge pool and a stage for outdoor concerts.^[3] Entertainers who have performed on the poolside stage include Journey, Foreigner, Bad Company and Hollywood Vampires.^[4] In addition to Talking Stick Resort's headline concerts, the RELEASE Pool Parties have also attracted an array of world renowned DJs including Kaskade, Steve Aoki, and Skrillex.

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History[edit]

Prior to opening as Talking Stick Resort, the land was the location of Casino Arizona101 & Talking Stick Way. It opened in 1999 with 332 slot machines and 45 table games. In 2003 the property was expanded to include blackjack, poker, keno and a sports bar.

In September 2006, ground was broken at the future site of Talking Stick Resort. Phoenix-based company, Chanen Construction Company, Inc. led the construction of the project.^[5]

Casino Arizona 101 & Indian Bend remained opened throughout construction until the resort’s opening. The temporary structure that housed Casino Arizona was then auctioned as were the majority of its contents.

On April 15, 2010, Talking Stick Resort opened on the former site of Casino Arizona at 101 and Talking Stick Way. An official grand opening took place on June 10.

On August 11, 2018, a massive monsoon storm flooded Talking Stick Resort Casino's generator, backup generator, and portions of the hotel and casino, forcing all guests to be immediately evacuated. It remained entirely closed while massive cleanup and power restoration efforts took place. The resort re-opened over a month later on September 24, 2018. ^[6]

Hotel[edit]

The hotel houses 496 deluxe rooms with 15 luxury suites and 30 executive king suites. The architectural design of Talking Stick Resort mirrors the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community through the use of native stones, plants and earth-tone color schemes.

Gaming[edit]

Talking Stick Resort’s gaming floor covers 98,000 square feet. It includes more than 850 slot machines, 54 tables of Blackjack, Three Card Poker, Let It Ride and Lucky Ladies.

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Talking Stick Resort is home to the ARENA Poker Room that features 49 poker tables including Texas Hold ‘Em, 7-Card Stud and Omaha.^[7] The ARENA Poker Room also hosts the annual Arizona State Poker Championship and Arizona State Ladies Poker Championship.^[8]Talking Stick Resort also offers Keno games in its Keno hall.

Shows[edit]

Prior to the opening of Talking Stick Resort, Casino Arizona 101 & Talking Stick Way was the first gaming facility to produce and televise its own sports show titled, “We’ve Got Your Game.”^[9] The show went on to air more than 200 episodes and featured such sports figures as Troy Aikman, Amar'e Stoudemire, Steve Nash, Kyle Petty, Mike Tyson and Mike Ditka.Since 2011, Talking Stick Resort has been the host of Phoenix Fashion Week.^[10][11]

Attractions[edit]

Talking Stick Resort has six restaurants throughout the facility including Orange Sky, Ocean Trail, Blue Coyote Café, Blue Coyote Cantina, Wandering Horse Buffet and Black Fig Bistro.^[12] There is also a Cultural Center in the hotel lobby that features Native American artworks, photographs, paintings and jewelry that reflect the Pima and Maricopa Indian heritages.

The property is located in the Talking Stick Entertainment District. Other nearby attractions include Talking Stick Resort Golf Club, the Pavilions at Talking Stick Resort, Butterfly Wonderland, and Major League Baseball's newest spring training complex, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, which opened in 2011 and is the spring base of the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies.^[13]On December 2, 2014, the venue purchased the naming rights of the former U.S. Airways Center and re-branded it as the Talking Stick Resort Arena in 2015.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

1. ^Corbett, Peter. 'Talking Stick Resort and Casino ready to welcome gamblers'. The Arizona Republic.
2. ^Look, Marie. 'Try Your Luck at the New Talking Stick Resort and Casino, Open This Weekend'. Hauteliving.com.
3. ^Leatherman, Benjamin. '5 Must-Attend Spring Pool Parties in Metro Phoenix'. Phoenix New Times.
4. ^Hughes, Leslie. 'Catch the first wave of pool parties this weekend'. Scottsdale Living Magazine.
5. ^Huggett, Amanda. 'A Natural Connection at Talking Stick Resort'. Casino Enterprise Management. Archived from the original on 2010-09-10.
6. ^https://www.abc15.com/entertainment/events/talking-stick-resort-to-remain-closed-after-storm-damage-will-not-reopen-on-sunday-august-19
7. ^'Talking Stick Resort is destined to become the new heartbeat of entertainment in Scottsdale'. Arizona Golfer News.
8. ^Moe, Al. 'Arizona State Poker Championship'. About.com.
9. ^Ducey, Lynn. 'Veteran broadcasters look to teach aspiring sportscasters online'. Phoenix Business Journal.
10. ^'Phoenix Fashion Week returns to Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale Oct. 1-5'. Arizona.newszap.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03.
11. ^Fossum, Melissa. 'Phoenix Fashion Week 2013 at Talking Stick Resort: Day One Featuring Robert Black, Bradon McDonald and More'. Phoenix New Times.
12. ^Perkins, Claire. 'Talking Stick Resort Opening in Scottsdale'. Arizona Foothills Magazine.
13. ^'Stay and play at Talking Stick and experience the ultimate Spring Training double header'. Archived from the original on 2014-03-30. Retrieved 2014-03-15.

External links[edit]

There are 19 casinos in Arizona. This guide to Native American casinos are listed by city and area. The list includes an overview description of each casino including address and phone number. Some are considered resorts and provide hotel rooms. Each features its own style of gaming and entertainment. Visit each casino's website for tournaments and entertainment schedules.

Colorado River Cities Casinos

Blue Water Resort and Casino
11300 Resort Drive
Parker, Arizona 85344-7549
(888) 243-3360

Blue Water offers over 475 gaming machines, black jack, table games, keno, bingo, and live poker. Located on Colorado River at Parker, AZ, it features 4 restaurants and bars, and 200 river view hotel rooms and guest suites. It also features live entertainment, concerts, a marina, beach, water slides, golf, and its famous Wake Board Island for wake boarders. Lake Havasu is a short 35 mile drive north along the river.

Cocopah Casino Resort & Conference Center
15138 South Avenue B
Somerton, Arizona 85350
(800) 23.SLOTS

Cocopah Casino is located in Somerton, just outside Yuma, Arizona. Gaming action icludes table games, black jack, bingo, keno and 500 slot machines. It has 4 restaurants, bars and bars, a food court, live entertainment, well-appointed hotel guest rooms and suites with plenty of amenities.

Flagstaff, Arizona Casino

Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort
2181 Resort Boulevard
Flagstaff. Arizona 86004
(928) 856-7200

Twin Arrows is Arizona's newest casino located about 20 miles east from downtown Flagstaff, AZ off Interstate 40 at Exit 219. Opened in 2013, Twin Arrows is a $175 Million complex offering over 1,100 slots, table games, black jack, keno, roulette, and live poker. It has 6 restaurants and bars, 90 guest rooms and suites as well as a spa and conference center.

Globe, Arizona Casino

Apache Gold Casino Resort
Highway 70
San Carlos, Arizona 85501
(928) 475-7800

Located just five miles east of Globe, AZ features 600 slot machines, black jack, live poker and a bingo hall. The adjacent Apache Gold Resort is a AAA-3 Diamond rated 146 room hotel. Play Apache Stronghold Golf Club and take advantage of its Conference Center. Its Cabaret Lounge features live entertainment. The Apache Gold Pavilion seats 6,000 and hosts many events including rodeos, car shows, horse shows, sporting events and other events.

Payson Arizona Casino

Mazatzal Hotel & Casino
Highway 87
Payson, Arizona 85541
(928) 474-6044

Discover over 600 slot machines, black jack, table games, and live poker. The Mazatzal Hotel will exceed expectations with superior quality and modern charm. The casino offers 4 restaurants and bars and its non-stop entertainment includes concerts, shows, comedy, and sporting events. What a great place to stay where a 5,000 foot elevation means cool refreshing temperatures in Payson, AZ offering a world of outdoor adventure and recreation.

Phoenix and Scottsdale Area Casinos

Casino Arizona
101 & McKellips
524 North 92 Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
(480) 850-7777

Casino Arizona is home to some of the hottest gaming action around. It features over 900 slot machine variations, live black jack. let it ride, 3-card poker, pai gow poker, casino war,bingo, and keno. It features several dining venues and lounges including the high-end Cholla Steakhouse. Head to Casino Arizona for live music and the Showroom at Casino Arizona features live Las Vegas style entertainment.

Talking Stick Resort
9800 East Indian Bend Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85256

Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, AZ is a premier 4-Diamond Resort were casino fun is only limited by imagination. Over 240,000 square feet of resort accommodations, gaming action, spa and 2 golf courses. Gaming action includes over 700 slots, a live poker room wit 47 tables, table games, live black jack and keno. The Showroom has Las Vegas style entertainment and its Degree 270 is one of Scottsdale's hottest nightclubs.

Desert Diamond Casino. West Valley Area
9431 West Northern Avenue
Glendale, Arizona 85305
Located on The Loop 101
(520) 294-7777
1-866-332-9467

The Desert Diamond Casino is located in the West Valley area of Greater Phoenix in Glendale, Arizona. It sits in the vibrant Westgate Entertainment District. The casino is open and in the process of expanding that will feature over 75,000 square-feet of table gaming, love bingo, 5 restaurants. An active poker room is expected to open in late 2019. Please call the casino to check on the latest expansion update.

Fort McDowell Resort & Casino
10424 North For McDowell Rd.
Fort McDowell, Arizona 85264
(800) THE-FORT

Fort McDowell Resort and Casino is located on Route 67 (Beeline Highway) just east of Fountain Hills near Scottsdale. It is home to Radisson McDowell Resort Hotel, a Four-Diamond luxurious hotel. Gaming includes a wide variety of slot machines, table games, live action poker, black jack, bingo, and keno. Discover fine dining and live entertainment, and active lounges.

Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd.
Chandler, Arizona 85226
(800) WIN-GILA

Lone Butte Casino
1077 South Kyrene Road
Chandler, AZ 85226
(800) WIN-GILA

Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino
15091 South Komatke Lane
Laveen, Arizona 85339
(800 WIN-GILA

Gila River has three casinos in the Phoenix area, each convenient to parts to the Valley of the Sun including west, east and south portions of the metro area. Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino is the largest casino in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area south of Phoenix near Chandler and Ahwatukee.

Lone Butte Casino is located in just south of the 202 freeway in Chandler, AZ. It is just southeast of Phoenix. You can merge with the 202 from Interstate 10 going southeast. Lone Butte is the only Gila River Casino that does not have live action poker or hotel accommodations. Vee Quiva Hotel and Casino is located in the southwest section of the Phoenix area in Laveen, AZ.

All three Gila River Casinos feature a wide variety of slot machines, table games, and black jack. Vee Quiva and Wild Horse Pass have live action poker rooms. Lone Butte and Vee Quiva has bingo. All 3 casinos have a wide selection of dining venues, bars, and lounges. Visit the Gila River Website for exacting details and promotions.

Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino & Resort
15406 Maricopa Road
Maricopa, Arizona 85139
(480) 802-5000

Harrah's Ak-Chin is located about 22 miles southwest of Chandler, AZ and the East Valley areas of Metro Phoenix. Settle into one of 300 luxurious guest rooms and make your stay comfortable in a first class resort. Enjoy all your favorite games including slots, black jack, live action poker, keno, and bingo. In the resort setting your have a choice of several dining venues, bars, and lounges as well as live entertainment.

Prescott Arizona Casinos

Bucky's Casino
1500 E. Highway 69
Prescott, AZ 86301

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Yavapai Casino
1505 E. Highway 69
Prescott, AZ 85301

Bucky's and Yavapai Casinos are located in Prescott, Arizona with over 500 slots machines combined. Bucky's also features black jack and a non-smoking poker room. Bucky's is located next to the Prescott Resort for deluxe accommodations. It is a great place to stay will enjoying the outdoor adventure and the attractions Prescott, AZ has to offer.

Sedona and Camp Verde Casino

Cliff Castle Casino Hotel
555 Middle Verde Road
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(800) 391-7568

Cliff Castle Casino Hotel is located in Camp Verde, Arizona about a 25 minute drive from Sedona, AZ and 50 minutes from Flagstaff. It has been voted Favorite Arizona Casino 15 years in a row. Slots, blackjack and live poker are just part of its attraction. You'll also find several restaurants, a 20-lane bowling center, supervised child care center, a wide variety of slots, table games, black jack and a live action poker room.

Tuscon and Southern Arizona Casinos

Casino del Sol Resort
5655 West Valencia Rd.
Tucson, Arizona 85757
(855) 765-7829

Casino Del Sol Resort & Casino, southern Arizona’s premier gaming and entertainment destination, offers nearly 1,000 slot machines, live blackjack, poker and bingo. Choose from six restaurants and three bars that feature live entertainment Thursday thru Saturday nights. Enjoy world-class entertainment at AVA Amphitheater. The hotel features 215 guest rooms and suites. It is one of the few Tucson resorts that have earned both a Forbes Four Star and an AAA Four Star Diamond Award.

Casino of The Sun
7406 South Camino De Oeste
Tucson, Arizona 85746
(855) 765-7829

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The original pride of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, the Casino of the Sun features more than 300 slot machines, and two dining options.

Desert Diamond Casino
7350 South Nogales Highway
Tucson, Arizona 85756
(866) 332-9467

Choose from over a 1,000 slots, a poker room with the area's most competitive tournaments, live blackjack, high-stakes bingo and keno. Play in the comfort of its non-smoking slots and poker rooms. And stay in luxury at its hotel and conference center. Dance in Tucson's hot spot, Monsoon Nightclub. And taste the delights of The Steak House, named one of the best steakhouses in the Tucson AZ area.

White Mountains Casino

Hon-Dah Resort Casino
777 Highway 260
Pinetop, Arizona 85935
(800) 929-8744

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Hon-Dah is surrounded by the great Northwoods and you can expect the finest Hotels in the White Mountains of Arizona. Gaming includes slot machines, black jack, table games, and live action poker.