Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino, Hotel and casino in Maricopa, Arizona
Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino is a resort hotel in Maricopa, about 39 miles south of Phoenix in Arizona, featuring approximately 40,000 square feet of gaming space and more than 500 hotel rooms. The property includes slot machines, table games, multiple restaurants, a spa, a pool with a swim-up bar, and an event center for concerts and shows.
The casino opened on December 27, 1994, and has expanded several times since then, with new hotel towers added in 2011 and 2018. These growth phases demonstrate how the community developed its economic presence in the region.
The casino was built by the Ak-Chin Indian Community, who created this place to share their land and culture with visitors while supporting their people through employment and community projects. The operation reflects the community's effort to blend local traditions with a contemporary resort experience.
The resort sits in a quiet location and is accessible from different parts of Arizona via major roads, with parking available on site for guests and visitors. A pedestrian bridge connects the casino to the nearby Ak-Chin Circle Entertainment Center, where you can find movie theaters, restaurants, and bowling.
The pool was renovated in early 2019 and features a swim-up bar and private cabanas, an unexpected luxury for this type of resort in the desert. An attached golf course called Southern Dunes opened in 2010 and offers visitors a quiet outdoor activity away from the gaming area.
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