The Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise will hold a grand opening event for its fifth casino property, Desert Diamond Casino White Tanks at San Lucy, on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
This new facility is located near Loop 303 and Northern Parkway, just south of Surprise. As part of the grand opening, TOGE will host several celebratory activities throughout the day for Tohono O’odham Nation citizens, dignitaries and the public.
“Desert Diamond Casino White Tanks is ideally positioned to serve as an economic engine for the fast-growing West Valley,” said Mike Bean, CEO of the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise. “This is the nation’s fifth facility and the iconic Desert Diamond Casino brand is synonymous with unmatched entertainment experience and outstanding guest service. We look forward to creating positive new opportunities for the Tohono O’odham Nation, the West Valley and Arizona.”
Desert Diamond Casino White Tanks will create more than 1,000 new jobs. The facility features a 184,000 square-foot casino floor. Included will be 900 Class III slot machines, poker room, retail sportsbook, and table games including blackjack, roulette and baccarat.