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GILA RIVER CASINO SANTAN MOUNTAIN

7101 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, Arizona 85249
1-800-WIN-GILA (1-800-946-4452)

Gila River Casino Santan Mountain is a new Gila River casino located south of Chandler, Arizona near Gilbert Road and Hunt Highway. The casino is approved by the state for slot machines, table games and a sportsbook. The groundbreaking for this new casino was October 18, 2021 and the grand opening was June 30, 2023.

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Gila River Casino Santan Mountain

Arizona's Indian gaming compacts signed by Gov. Doug Ducey in April 2021 added sports betting and included a new casino to be built by the Gila River Indian Community south of Chandler.

The new Gila River casino opened June 30, 2023 and features 813 slot machines, table games and a sports book. The estimated cost of construction was $180 million.

This casino is the fourth owned by the Gila River Indian Community joining Lone Butte Casino in Chandler, Vee Quiva Casino in Laveen, and Wild Horse Pass Casino in Chandler.

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Santan Mountain Casino Boasts Largest Sportsbook in AZ July 11, 2023 - The largest casino sportsbook in Arizona is located inside the new Santan Mountain Casino. The BetMGM Sportsbook is a 7,000 square-foot betting lounge with a 130-foot LED screen ... Read more Santan Mountain Casino Opens Today! June 30, 2023 - Gila River Resorts & Casinos opens its new Santan Mountain Casino today with a two-day, grand-opening celebration (June 30 - July 1). The celebration will include a special performance by ... Read more Santan Mountain Casino prepares to open June 30! June 10, 2023 - The grand opening of the new Gila River Casino at Santan Mountain will be celebrated June 30 and July 1. Country music star Gabby Barrett will perform with live shows at 8 PM on both nights. ... Read more Gila River Casino Santan Mountain Opens June 30 May 20, 2023 - After 18 months of construction and a cost of $180 million, the new Gila River Casino Santan Mountain is ready to celebrate its grand opening on June 30. The new casino is located south of Chandler ... Read more Santan Mountain Casino Project Update - June 2022 June 22, 2022 - The Santan Mountain Casino is proceeding on schedule since breaking ground last October. This week Gila River Resorts & Casino announced the new executive team for managing the operation. ... Read more New Gila River Casino Santan Mountain breaks ground near Chandler October 21, 2021 - The Gila River Indian Community celebrated the groundbreaking for new casino on Monday. The casino will be the tribe's fourth and will be named Gila River Casino Santan Mountain ... Read more Headlines continued...

Santan Mountain Casino Photos

These are pre-opening photos of Gila River's Santan Mountain Casino taken in May 2023.

Exterior - Gila River Santan Casino

Entrance - Gila River Santan Casino

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Slot Machines - Gila River Santan Casino

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High-Limit Premia Bar - Gila River Santan Casino

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Hive Bar - Gila River Santan Casino

Craps Table - Gila River Santan Casino

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Santan Mountain Casino Boasts Largest Sportsbook in AZ

July 11, 2023

The largest casino sportsbook in Arizona is located inside the new Santan Mountain Casino. The BetMGM Sportsbook is a 7,000 square-foot betting lounge with a 130-foot LED screen for viewing sporting events along, eight self-service betting kiosks and four betting windows.

"With views of the Santan Mountains, modern touches and the largest casino sportsbook in the state of Arizona, we are excited to continue our partnership with BetMGM and give our guests an elevated gaming experience they can't find anywhere else."

- Kenneth Manuel, CEO Gila River Resorts & Casinos

Santan Mountain Casino opened June 30. It is the fourth Gila River casino and features a 33,000 square-foot gaming floor, 813 slot machines, 25 table games, BetMGM Sportsbook, the Honey and Vine restaurant, a food court, and the Hive Bar.

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Santan Mountain Casino Opens Today!

June 30, 2023

Gila River Resorts & Casinos opens its new Santan Mountain Casino today with a two-day, grand-opening celebration (June 30 - July 1).

The celebration will include a special performance by country music star Gabby Barrett, casino giveaways, spectacular drone shows, live DJs, Vegas-style showgirls, stilt walkers, fire breathers, and commemorative t-shirts. Concerts start at 8 PM both nights, and tickets cost $20.23 each.

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Gila River Resorts and Casinos Santan Mountain is Opening - Courtesy of AZTV7, Jun 26, 2023. Available from YouTube

Country music star Gabby Barrett's concerts will be performed in the Silver Leaf Ballroom. Afterwards, visitors will be invited outside to the garden area to view a dramatic drone show lighting up the surrounding mountains.

The $180 million Santan Mountain Casino features a 33,000 square-foot gaming floor with floor-to-ceiling windows, 813 slot machines, 25 table games, and a BetMGM Sportsbook.

"We are excited to break the mould with traditional casinos and bring a stunning new property to our loyal guests.

"With views of the Santan Mountains, modern touches, and elevated amenities, there is not a gaming destination like this in the state of Arizona. The growth aligns perfectly with the enterprise's mission of driving economic stability for the Gila River Indian Community and the State of Arizona."

- Kenneth Manuel, CEO Gila River Casinos

The grand opening celebration will continue into July 2 when the first 150 guest will each get three free-plays on the Magic Lamp slot machines. Player can bet the maximum and keep the winnings!

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Santan Mountain Casino prepares to open June 30!

June 10, 2023

The grand opening of the new Gila River Casino at Santan Mountain will be celebrated June 30 and July 1. Country music star Gabby Barrett will perform with live shows at 8 PM on both nights. After the concerts, a drone show will light up the desert landscaping surrounding the casino. Guests can enjoy the show from the casino's outdoor garden area.

Gila River Resorts & Casinos has been hosting job fairs to hire employees for the Santan Casino, as well as their other gaming locations. Hiring of 700 new employees will run through June 29th. Information is available at workatgila.com.

Santan Casino is located at the southeast corner of Gilbert Road and Hunt Highway. The address is 7101 S Gilbert Road in Chandler.

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Gila River Casino Santan Mountain Opens June 30

May 20, 2023

After 18 months of construction and a cost of $180 million, the new Gila River Casino Santan Mountain is ready to celebrate its grand opening on June 30. The opening day events will include a major concert to be announced soon. The new casino is located south of Chandler near Gilbert Road and Hunt Highway.

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A sneak peek of the new Gila River Casino in Chandler - Courtesy of ABC15 Arizona, May 17, 2023. Available from YouTube

Santan Mountain is the first new casino built in the state with an updated gaming compact. The compact allows sports betting and Vegas-style table games, including craps, roulette and mini-baccarat.

The Santan Mountain casino will include 813 slot machines, three pits for table games, a high-limit area and a BetMGM sportsbook, the largest sportsbook in Arizona.

Santan Mountain will also have multiple dining venues. Honey and Vine is the signature restaurant serving rotisserie specialties with ingredients grown on the Gila River Indian Community. A food court will feature three restaurants: Rizzo's, serving pizzas and Italian food, Taste Kitchen, serving American traditions, and Mein Dish, serving Asian cuisine.

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Santan Mountain Casino Project Update - June 2022

June 22, 2022

The Santan Mountain Casino is proceeding on schedule since breaking ground last October. This week Gila River Resorts & Casino announced the new executive team for managing the operation. The team members are Blake Katsnelson, Aaron Bayne, Sera Ribble Cocharo, and David Baughn.

• Blake Katsnelson will be the General Manager of Santan Mountain Casino. Katsnelson has years of experience at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino and the Lone Butte Casino.

• Aaron Bayne is the new director of table games. He has worked 20 years for Gila River.

• Sera Ribble Cocharo will head the restaurant and bar services at Santan Mountain. Cocharo has 13 years in food and beverage services at Gila River casinos.

• David Baughn will be director of facilities and EVS and brings 25 years of experience.

The Gila River Indian Community broke ground in October 2021 on their new casino at Santan Mountain. The $150 million project will take 18-24 months to complete. Santan Mountain will feature 813 slot machines, blackjack, craps, roulette, a high-limit gaming room and a sportsbook. The casino will also include several restaurants and bars, and possibly a future hotel.

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New Gila River Casino Santan Mountain breaks ground near Chandler

October 21, 2021

The Gila River Indian Community celebrated the groundbreaking for new casino on Monday. The casino will be the tribe's fourth and will be named Gila River Casino Santan Mountain. The location is a 160-acre site south of Loop 202 in Chandler near Gilbert Road and Hunt Highway.

Groundbreaking for the Gila River Casino Santan Mountain - Oct 18, 2021

The casino project will cost $150 million and take 18-24 months to complete. When finished it will feature 813 slot machines, table games including mini baccarat, craps, roulette, a high-limit gaming salon and a BetMGM Sportsbook. The casino will also have several restaurants and bars including a bar with entertainment in the center of the gaming salon. A hotel may be added in the future.

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Update: New casino project near Chandler, AZ

August 4, 2021

The Gila River Indian Community announced plans last June to build a $100 million casino south of Chandler, Arizona, The casino was approved in a new gaming compact signed by Gov. Doug Ducey last April. The compact authorizes the casino to operate slot machines, table games and a sportsbook.

The casino announcement has prompted infrastructure concerns by Chandler officials and social media postings. The cost of roads and other improvements will have to be resolved between the city and tribe. This is typically negotiated through a municipal services agreement, in which the tribe agrees to compensate the city for the incurred costs and public services provided for the casino.

Chandler city Councilman OD Harris told the SanTan Sun News:

"What I am hearing is 580 acres of land to be developed into a world-class casino, golf course and a hotel with spa amenities.

"We are still working on learning the details of their master plan. The Native nation have been keeping things close to chest.

"The City of Chandler respects the sovereignty of the Gila River Indian Community and wants our residents to recognize that the city has no jurisdiction over the Gila River Indian Community or its casino enterprises."

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New Gila River Casino planned south of Chandler

June 30, 2021

The Gila River Indian Community announced plans this week to build a new casino south of chandler, Arizona. The tribe's Community Council has approved the project and allocated a budget for development.

The new casino was included in the April gaming compact amendments that added sports betting. This will be the fourth casino owned by the tribe.

Gila River Indian Community Governor Stephen Roe Lewis said in a statement:

"Adding a 4th casino will bring additional revenue, security, and critical services to Community members. In addition, we anticipate being able to add hundreds of new jobs that Community members can take advantage of, and we expect that many of those will be filled by Community members."

- Stephen Roe Lewis, Tribal Governor

Construction of the new casino will cost $100 million and is expected to take 18 to 24 months to complete. Its location will be near Gilbert Road and Hunt Highway south of Chandler.

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News Headlines Continued

2023

Gila River Casinos add jersey patch sponsorship with Arizona Coyotes September 24, 2022 - The NHL Arizona Coyotes announced a partnering sponsorship was signed this week with the Gila River Resorts & Casinos. The Coyotes will a Gila River jersey patch on ... Read more

2022

Gila River Casinos Celebrate Rebranding January 17, 2022 - This weekend the Gila River casinos will celebrate their official renaming from Gila River Hotel & Casinos to Gila River Resorts & Casinos. This rebranding includes all the Gila River casino properties owned by ... Read more Update: "How a Native American tribe changed the gambling industry by standing up to the FBI" June 2, 2022 - A 1992 confrontation between the FBI and the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation became a turning point in the history of the Indian gaming industry. ... Read more "How a Native American tribe changed the gambling industry by standing up to the FBI" - Arizona Republic May 25, 2022 - A 1992 showdown between the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and the FBI was a turning point in Indian gaming history. ... Read more

2021

Arizona Cardinals, Gila River Casinos & Resort and BetMGM announce sports-betting partnership August 14, 2021 - Sports betting will launch in Arizona on September 9th. As that date approaches, Arizona professional teams and Native American tribes have ... Read more Update: New casino project near Chandler, AZ August 4, 2021 - The Gila River Indian Community announced plans last June to build a $100 million casino south of Chandler, Arizona, The casino was approved in a new gaming compact signed by Gov. Doug Ducey last April. ... Read more New Gila River Casino planned south of Chandler June 30, 2021 - The Gila River Indian Community announced plans this week to build a new casino south of chandler, Arizona. The new casino was included in the April gaming compact amendments that added sports ... Read more