The new us$ 60 million, 11,148 sqm casino will have 850 slot machines, 24 blackjack and Pai Gow poker tables, a 750-seat bingo hall, six restaurants and 2,500 parking spaces. It will employ about 800 workers.
Tribal contributions to the state from Indian gaming in Arizona fell more than 9 %, to us$ 25 million in the quarter that ended September 30. Those contributions reflect casino earnings since tribes are required to give 1 % to 8 % of their gross gaming revenue to the state, cities, towns and counties.