The second phase of construction will add an all-new, permanent casino. The grand opening of the first construction phase was celebrated December 20, 2015. The tribe has won 19 lawsuits, and expects to win two more in 2016. Lawsuits challenged the qualifications of these 135 acres as replacement land. The Nation asked the Secretary of the Interior to take into trust allowing them to build a casino per the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). In 2003 the Nation purchased 135 acres of unincorporated land near Glendale, Arizona, as replacement land for the purpose economic and community development. Interior Department to transfer the replacement land into federal trust. The law authorizes the Nation to buy unincorporated lands in Pima, Pinal, or Maricopa counties as replacement reservation lands. Congress passed the Gila Bend Indian Reservation Lands Replacement Act (Public Law 99-503). The Tohono O'odham Nation had thousands of acres of their land in the San Lucy District ruined by continuous flooding caused by federal construction of the Painted Rock Dam. Players receive a matching bonus up to $500 on their first two deposits.

Read more Desert Diamond launches mobile sportsbook app Febru-ĭesert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment launched its statewide mobile sportsbook app this past weekend.

Read more 'How a Native American tribe changed the gambling industry by standing up to the FBI' - Arizona Republic -Ī 1992 showdown between the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and the FBI was a turning point in Indian gaming history. Read more Update: 'How a Native American tribe changed the gambling industry by standing up to the FBI' J-Ī 1992 confrontation between the FBI and the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation became a turning point in the history of the Indian gaming industry. The Tohono O'odham Nation has settled a lawsuit with the State of Arizona regarding the types of gambling allowed at Desert Diamond Casino West Valley. Read more West Valley Casino adding Vegas-style slots, blackjack and poker J.

The Gila River Arena was renamed 'Desert Diamond Arena' last week following the signing a ten-year, naming rights agreement between Desert Diamond Casinos and the City of Blendale. News Headlines Gila River Arena is renamed 'Desert Diamond Arena' Septem.

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