Arizona: new Desert Diamond casino opens in Glendale

The Tohono O'odham Nation, residing primarily in Arizona, hosted Wednesday evening the grand opening of their new Desert Diamond Casino West Valley in Glendale.

Today is the Grand Opening of the NEW Desert Diamond Casino West Valley in ##Glendale, #Arizona!
Be sure to check out the Facebook story on the Desert Diamond Casino West Valley Facebook page for even more live updates from the Grand Opening: https://t.co/BFddZvv7CY #PhoenixAZ pic.twitter.com/yItfvJpQCs

— Desert Diamond Casino West Valley (@DDCWestValley) February 20, 2020

In 2015, an "interim" casino opened in the same area, which closed on Tuesday to coincide with the opening of the new property, ABC 15 reports. The new casino features 75,000 square feet of gaming, a 36 table Poker Room, blackjack tables, live Bingo, two bars, a VIP lounge, five restaurants and dining areas, including an upscale steakhouse, and two parking garages.

The opening marks the end of a years-long battle between the Tribe and government officials over the casino's opening and the types of games it would have.

The Tribe also plans to continue to develop the area around the casino. According to a news release, future plans include potentially building a hotel, spa, and convention center.

Ready for the grand opening of @DDCWestValley in Glendale, #Arizona tonight?Check out our amazing line-up of slots and table games, including Dancing Drums Explosion, Cash Wizard World, Three Card Poker, and Ultimate Texas Hold'em! #TheNewDDWV pic.twitter.com/zvlcuud9zE

— Scientific Games (@ScientificGames) February 20, 2020

Games:

• 1,100 slot machines
• 36 poker tables
• 48 blackjack tables
• Live Bingo

Restaurants:

• The Nuovo Giorno Italian Bistro: An Italian restaurant.
• The Winners Sports Bar: A sports bar with wall-to-wall TVs and a menu featuring flatbreads, salads, nachos, and chicken tenders, among others.
• The Fortune Cafe Coffee Shop: Open 24 hours with breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.
• The Food Court: A cafeteria-style dining area with Asian, Mexican, and American food.
• The Nineteen 86 Steakhouse: The casino's signature restaurant with aged steaks and chops, seafood, and raw bar.

Bars:

• Edge Bar: A casual bar outside Nuovo Giorno Italian Bistro.
• Rock Bar: A two-story bar located in the center of the casino.

Desert Diamond Casino - West Valley - Arizona