Rose also added the construction is expected to take between 24 and 26 months to complete. We anticipate being able to add hundreds of new jobs that community members can take advantage of”. “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.
