“One major benefit of having our fourth casino operate in District 4 is the opportunity for employment for local residents. The second phase is expected to include a hotel, but a timeline and details have yet to be announced.Īccording to the Community Impact newspaper, Deliah Rose, corporate director of brand and hospitality at Gila River Hotels & Casinos explained: “Gila River Hotels & Casinos’ fourth development will boast lush decor breathtaking mountain views, and state-of-the-art amenities set against the backdrop of the pristine, picturesque desert”. The new casino is expected to include a nearly 7,000-square-foot BetMGM Sportsbook and bar, more than 850 slot machines and table games, a high-limit gaming salon, multiple dining options, a bar at the center of the casino floor and 6,000 square feet of function space. Gila River Hotels & Casinos broke ground on October 18 on Santan Mountain Casino on Gila River Indian Community land at the southeast corner of Gilbert Road and Hunt Highway, to build a new 160-acre, $150 million property, expected to open within the next two years.
