Renderings of the fifth Desert Diamond casino in Arizona have been released by the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise.
The first phase of the $450 million project west of Glendale is expected to be completed near the end of 2024, according to a news release. It is located near Loop 303 and Northern Parkway.
Rendering of the upcoming casino’s floor. JCJ Architecture led design of the casino and the Hunt/Penta Joint Venture is general contractor.
The first will include:
184,000-square foot casino floor
900 slot machines
30 table games, including blackjack, craps, roulette and baccarat
A 12-table poker room
Sportsbook
A fine dining restaurant
A casual restaurant
A four-venue food hall
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Future phases will include a resort hotel and event space and is expected to employ about 1,300 people, the news release said.
Demolition of the former Century Park 16 theaters on Grant Road began Feb. 20 near Interstate 10. The Pascua Yaqui Tribe plans to build a new casino in its place. Tribal Council members and the mayor of Tucson spoke moments before the construction crew began tearing down the walls.
Video by Pascal Albright / Arizona Daily Star

