The Diamond Desert West Valley Resort, the latest hotel and casino venue managed by Tohono O'odham Nation, will open on Dec. 20, officials said. 20. They also said that the first game consoles were installed on the casino floor.
The Glendale-based gambling house will be launched despite numerous regulatory hurdles currently facing the tribe. Arizona officials argue that Tohono O'Dam violates a 2002 agreement with the state that Tohono's land in Glendale should not be used to provide gambling services. In addition, the state gaming executive refused to grant the tribe the necessary Class III gaming licenses. Without that license, the casino will not be able to provide table games such as blackjack in the property. 파칭코
However, tribal officials have repeatedly pointed out that gambling houses will start despite the current setbacks. It will feature a Class II Bingo game console that is essentially very similar to the slot. Under current law, the tribe does not need permission from the state gaming regulator to operate a Class II gambling facility.
Randy Howe, head of project development at the West Valley Casino, and other tribal and casino officials told local media they had decided to open the venue on Dec. 20, despite the challenges they are facing now.
More precisely, the tribe will open the first phase of the resort. As mentioned above, it will include 1,089 gaming machines already installed, food courts, bars, etc. The casino floor will take up a total of 40,000 square feet of space.
The entire resort is expected to be completed in late 2017 or early 2018. It will spread over 130,000 square feet of land, which the casino occupies up to 85,000 square feet. In addition to gambling options, the complex will also offer hotels, spas, conference centers, and many restaurants and entertainment facilities.
Commenting on the upcoming opening, Glendale City Councilman Sam Chabi said the new casino would be a "catalyst" for economic development in the West Valley region. The official also noted that the decision to support the project was the right decision for the city and its residents. Under the 2014 agreement between Tohono O'odham Nation and Glendale, the tribe must donate more than $1.4 million in gaming revenue to the city.