| For the gaming enthusiast or someone just looking to | | | | compact capped the number of casinos in the Phoenix |
| have a good time, there are seven casinos in the | | | | area, prohibiting additional casinos. The state also |
| Phoenix, Arizona area. These include the following 2 | | | | regulates among other things the number of slot |
| Chandler casinos: Gila River Casino - Lone Butte and | | | | machines per casino and total, the number of |
| Wild Horse Pass, the following 2 Scottsdale casinos: | | | | blackjack and poker tables per casino, and establishes |
| Casino Arizona at McKellips Salt River and Talking | | | | bet limits. The state (as well as federal government) |
| Stick, and the Town of Maricopa's Harrah's Ak-Chin | | | | does not presently allow Internet gaming. Phoenix |
| Casino, Laveen's Gila River Casino - Vee Quiva, and | | | | Arizona casinos employ thousands of people, both |
| Fountain Hills' Fort McDowell Casino. Technically, these | | | | members of the tribe as well as other people not |
| casinos are not a part of the cities mentioned. They | | | | associate with the tribe. They also create jobs for |
| are adjacent to the cities mentioned and are located | | | | vendor companies, like food supply companies, event |
| on Native American reservations. For instance, the | | | | planners, construction companies, security firms, and |
| Casino Arizona facilities are part of the Salt River | | | | many others. |
| Pima-Maricopa Indian Community which is made up of | | | | The presence of Phoenix casinos have been a selling |
| two reservations. The tribes also conduct other | | | | point for certain people relocating to the Valley. For |
| business activities and many, particularly the ones | | | | one, these casinos offer many jobs. A chef that |
| located in the Scottsdale area, have completed | | | | works in a Las Vegas or Seattle area casino might |
| successful nearby real estate developments. They | | | | accept a transfer to her company's casino facility in |
| also are active in sponsorships and charitable | | | | Maricopa County. Others simply enjoy the casino |
| endeavors. All of these casinos with the exception of | | | | experience as a paying customer. Many people with |
| Harrah's Ak-Chin are located in Maricopa County. | | | | money to spend would like to find recreational activities |
| Harrah's Ak-Chin is located in Pinal County, near the | | | | available to them beyond golf, hiking, biking, sporting |
| Town of Maricopa and the City of Casa Grande. | | | | events, and art galleries. While this same group may |
| The casinos generally offer slot machines including | | | | travel to Las Vegas via car or short plane flight once |
| hi-limit slots, blackjack tables, keno, and poker rooms. | | | | or many times per year, they would also like to have |
| Some even include bars, restaurants, and live music or | | | | the ability to play an occasional hand of blackjack or |
| entertainment. The casinos are regulated by the | | | | put some money in slot machines on a more casual |
| Arizona Department of Gaming. Tribes are required by | | | | basis. These people often also select Phoenix for its |
| signed compact with the state to pay up to 8% of | | | | climate, proximity to other Western cities, and other |
| gaming revenues to the State of Arizona. The 2003 | | | | reasons. |