Casino Del Sol Tucson | 2024 Updates

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CASINO DEL SOL RESORT, SPA & CONFERENCE CENTER

5655 West Valencia Road
Tucson, Arizona

(800) 344-9435
(520) 838-6506

Casino del Sol

Casino Del Sol is located in Tucson and is owned by the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona. The Pascua Yaqui Tribe owns two other gaming facilities in Tucson: Casino of the Sun located at 7406 S. Camino del Oeste, Tucson, AZ 85757 and the Del Sol Marketplace at 5405 West Valencia Road, Tucson, AZ 85757.

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Casino Del Sol voted Best Casino October 7, 2024 - Casino del Sol is the 2024 winner of the "Best Casino Award" for the ninth consecutive year in the Arizona Daily Star Readers' Choice Awards. Readers of the Tucson publication also ... Read more 2022 USA Today 'Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas' List September 20, 2022 - Six tribal casinos rank in the Top 10 of this year's USA Today Readers' Choice for 'Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas'. The top ranked casino is Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut ... Read more 2022 USA Today 'Best Casino Hotel' ranks 8 Tribal Casinos in Top 10 September 17, 2022 - Eight casino hotels owned or operated by Native American tribes were voted to the Best 10 list in this year's USA Today Reader Choice Awards. No Las Vegas casino hotel was ... 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 Headlines continued...

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5 miles west of I-19 and 1 mile south of Valencia Rd

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Casino Del Sol voted Best Casino

October 7, 2024

Casino del Sol is the 2024 winner of the Best Casino Award for the ninth consecutive year in the Arizona Daily Star Readers' Choice Awards. Readers of the Tucson publication also voted their 2024 runner-up favorites are Casino of the Sun and Desert Diamond Casino & Entertainment Tucson.

"We are so gratified when our efforts to deliver the best experience for our customers are recognized each year. This achievement highlights the exceptional experience provided by the resort's dedicated staff."

- Kim Van Amburg, CEO of Casino Del Sol

Casino del Sol was also voted a readers' favorite in the 2024 Best Resort category.

Source: Arizona Daily Star Readers' Choice Awards

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Casino Del Sol opens new poker room

January 4, 2022

The Casino Del Sol held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week to celebrate the opening of its new poker room. The premier room features 10 poker tables with 24 large TV screens and a menu for food and beverage service.

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Casino Del Sol opens new poker room - Courtesy of News 4 Tucson KVOA-TV, Dec 23, 2021. Available from YouTube

The Casino Del Sol poker room offer live Texas Hold'em and Omaha Poker games, Bad Beat Jackpot, weekly tournaments and league competition.

Poker room hours of operation are currently Friday - Sunday 10 AM to 4 AMl and Monday - Thursday noon to 4 AM. For more information or to confirm the hours, phone the Poker Room at (520) 838-6565.

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Casino del Sol closes for the holidays

December 10, 2020

Casino del Sol in Tucson decided to shut down for the rest of the year due to concerns of the surging COVID-19 pandemic. The closure began at 11AM Dec. 7 and will continue till reopening at 8AM on Jan. 2, 2021.

"Our experience with safety, distancing, and cleaning protocols, has been both positive and effective. Yet we ask ourselves, what can we do as a part of this community to help slow the spread of the virus? The way we can help do that is by closing temporarily."

- Kimberly Van Amburg CEO, Casino Del Sol

During the shutdown the Sewailo Golf Club and the RV park remain open. The Del Sol Marketplace is also open but with limited hours 6AM to 8PM daily.

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Casino Del Sol opens new Estrella hotel

November 20, 2019

After 18 months of construction the Estrella at Casino Del Sol is now open!

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Courtesy of News 4 Tucson KVOA-TV

Estrella is the second hotel at Casino Del Sol Resort Spa and Conference Center. It is built on 2.2 acres adjacent to the casino and connected via a covered walkway. The six-story hotel offers 151 guest rooms and 4 suites.

"Almost exactly eight years ago, we opened the resort, spa and conference center at Casino Del Sol and today we are opening our second hotel, Estrella at Casino Del Sol," said Chairman Robert Valencia of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe.

"We are grateful for the support of the Southern Arizona community over the years which has allowed us to continue to expand our hospitality offerings with incredible momentum."

Estrella adds several new features and amenities to Casino Del Sol.

• Outdoor Pool
  Pool, pool patio area, pool bar and a 100-foot slide

• Video Arcade
  Family entertainment area open 7am-9pm daily

• Fitness Center
  Open 24 hours with cardio workout machines and weight-lifting euipment

• Meeting Rooms
  Two new meeting rooms have been added to the Conference Center. One has max occupancy of 53 and the other of 25.

• RV Park
  70 RV spaces with hookups

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Both Casino Del Sol and Casino of the Sun expand event space

June 5, 2019

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe has completed construction on more conference and event space at their two casinos in Tucson. This provides an more opportunities to host social and business events at both locations.

Casino Del Sol has added 9,600-square feet to its existing Conference Center increasing its capacity to 3,000 guests. The new space includes a second ballroom and more breakout rooms.

Casino of the Sun has opened an all-new event center next to its casino. This addition is named the Sunset Room and features 11,000 square feet for business and social functions as well as live entertainment. Its capacity is 750 guests.

The combined capacity of these two casino additions is 110,000 square feet providing large pre-function areas, flexible meeting/event space, an extensive catering menu and first-class service.

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Estrella at Casino Del Sol reaches Construction Milestone

February 21, 2019

Last July the Casino Del Sol began construction of a new hotel named "Estrella at Casino Del Sol". Last Friday the new hotel reached its halfway point in construction as the steel framework was finished.

Construction of the new hotel at Casino Del Sol reached the halfway point Feb. 15 as a crane lifted the final steel beam into place atop the finished steel structure. The beam had been signed by members of the tribe, members of the casino and members of the construction company at a topping off ceremony prior to its placement.

Kimberly Van Amburg, CEO of Casino Del Sol, spoke to the gathering: "Reaching this significant milestone is something we've been looking forward to, and we wouldn't be in the home stretch without the team's hard work. The signatures on the beam of all who helped make this happen will now be a permanent part of the hotel structure."

New Hotel Summary

• Features 151 rooms, six floors and 93,200 square feet.
• Built on 2.2 acres adjacent to the casino.
• Pool with a pool deck, pool bar and pool slide
• Fitness center, arcade and meeting rooms

New RV Park Summary

• 70-spaces wih hookups
• Located near casino

Conference Center Summary

• Adding 9,600 square feet to the existing conference center.

The new Estrella hotel, the RV park and the additional convention space will be completed by the end of this year.

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Casino Del Sol breaks ground on 151-room hotel

July 16, 2018

On July 12 ground was broken on the new expansion project at Casino del Sol Resort, Spa and Conference Center. The Tucson casino is owned by the Pascua Yaqui Tribe.

The project consists of a new hotel with an additional 151 guest rooms, a larger conference center, and a new 90 space RV Park.

A total cost for the project has not been released.

The hotel will consist of 93,200 square feet. It will have six floors. The design for the building will compliment the design of the casino. The location will be next to the casino building on 2.2 acres.

Plans include space for meetings, a fitness facility, an arcade, and a lounge. Also, a new pool deck, pool friendly to families, a pool slide, and bar. The Sonoran Desert will be the view from every guest room.

The conference room will get another 9,600 square feet.

Meeting the current demands of guests is the reason behind the project. The casino wants to be able to provide them with a better experience. To bring them more amenities that will attract more families and places for RV camping. The expansion of the convention center will also provide for better service for people hosting and attending conventions.

The casino resort has received a AAA Four Diamond rating.

This is the second renovation that the property has undergone. The first renovation added 65,000 square feet for meetings and conventions. The hotel was also added with 215 guest rooms.

This is second casino owned by the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. The other is Casino of the Sun. It is located 2 miles away.

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Casino Del Sol and Casino of the Sun plan major expansion

PRESS RELEASE
November 09, 2017

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe is expanding hospitality amenities in Tucson at its casino enterprises, Casino Del Sol and Casino of the Sun.

In October, the Pascua Yaqui Tribal Council approved up to 150 additional hotel rooms, 90 RV sites, and a 9,600-square foot expansion of the current convention space at Casino Del Sol. In addition, a new 11,000-square foot Event Center next to Casino of the Sun will be built.

"The Pascua Yaqui Tribe is honored to have the opportunity to build new accommodations and meeting spaces for guests who visit our properties," said Robert Valencia, Chairman of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. "These additions will create more jobs and will positively impact our Tribe, its members, and Southern Arizona."

The new hotel will be located adjacent to the current Casino Del Sol facility and is estimated to have 150 rooms with its own pool area. This will allow visitors to have an additional hotel choice nearby everything Casino Del Sol has to offer.

A proposed 90-space RV park near the casino will also provide part-time and full-time RVers the opportunity to hook up and enjoy all of Casino Del Sol's amenities before they head out on the road.

The current conference center at Casino Del Sol will undergo a 9,600-square foot expansion and will include additional break out meeting rooms to complement the existing convention space.

Casino of the Sun, Casino Del Sol's sister property and original Pascua Yaqui Tribal casino, is also getting a new addition. Construction of a new 11,000-square foot Event Center adjacent to the Casino will allow for meetings, events, and entertainment.

"The overwhelming support we have received since the opening of Casino Del Sol has resulted in our current hotel being at near-full capacity most nights," said CEO of Casino Del Sol, Kimberly Van Amburg. "This project will allow us to meet the increased demand of our customers as well as better serve our meeting and convention clientele."

The architect for the project is the Cuningham Group in Las Vegas.

The project cost has not been disclosed.

Source: Casino Del Sol

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2022

Casino Del Sol opens new poker room January 4, 2022 - The Casino Del Sol held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week to celebrate the opening of its new poker room. The premier room features 10 poker tables with 24 large TV screens and a menu for food and beverage service. ... Read more

2021

"Top 10 Arizona Casinos for 2021" by Ranking Arizona April 14, 2021 - Ranking Arizona has published its 2021 list of the Top 10 Arizona Casinos. The list is part of the annual ranking of the "Best of Arizona Business" based on voter opinions gathered by AZ Big Media. ... Read more

2020

Casino del Sol closes for the holidays December 10, 2020 - Tucson's Casino del Sol decided to shut down for the rest of the year due to concerns of the surging COVID-19 pandemic. The closure began at 11AM Dec. 7 and will continue till reopening at 8AM on Jan. 2 ... Read more

2019

Casino Del Sol opens new Estrella hotel November 20, 2019 - After 18 months of construction the Casino DelSol has opened its second hotel. The new Extrella at Casino Del Sol is six stories tall with 151 rooms, and features an outdoor pool with a 100-foot slide, ... Read more Both Casino Del Sol and Casino of the Sun expand event space June 5, 2019 - Casino Del Sol has added 9,600-square feet to its existing Conference Center, and Casino of the Sun has opened an all-new, 11,000 square feet event center next to its casino ... Read more Estrella at Casino Del Sol reaches Construction Milestone February 21, 2019 - A new hotel under construction is named Estrella at Casino Del Sol. Last Friday marked the halfway point towards completion when the final steel beam ... Read more

2018

Casino Del Sol breaks ground on 151-room hotel July 16, 2018 - Casino Del Sol is building a new, six-story hotel adjacent to the casino. It will feature 151 guest rooms, a larger conference center and a new RV Park with 90 spaces. ... Read more 11..2017 Casino Del Sol plans major expansion