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