Tribal lands attract commercial development near casinos
by | AZ Big Media
Casino floor at Harrah’s: Ak-Chin Casino: The Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino renovations are modernizing the casino floors, adding new rooms for guests and a ballroom that will attract big-name entertainment acts.
Arizona’s tribal casinos brought in close to $25 billion from 2004-2017, according to annual tribal contribution reports by the Arizona Department of Gaming. In total, there are currently 16 Tribes operating 24 casinos throughout the state.
There’s no doubt these casinos are bringing in big bucks, but Arizona casinos are also attracting big commercial investment and development interest to the tribal communities and surrounding areas.
New casinos projects like the $400 million Desert Diamond West Valley Casino that broke ground in December have people interested in what additional development opportunities might arise and how it will further define the surrounding area.
