Slot machines were moved in the former Poker Arena to make space for the additional 80 slot machines. However, until the new spaces are ready, these two games have moved into temporary tents located on each of the properties.
The addition of more table games and slot machines opened up the opportunity to create new space for the Poker Arena at Talking Stick Resort and the Bingo Hall at Casino Arizona. Casino Arizona has also added sportsbook betting. Both properties have added new table games including roulette, baccarat and craps. This includes the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s two casinos, Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort.Įach casino will be adding about 80 new slot machines, to make a total of 1,400 slot machines at each location. In spring 2021, Arizona’s tribal-state gaming compact was amended, which permits tribal casinos to add new table games and more gaming machines to their floors.
The temporary Poker Arena opened in August, adding an additional 10 tables the Poker Arena is located at the front entrance of Talking Stick Resort.