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01-09-2016 , 07:14 PM

zingbust1

journeyman

Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 291

I came here looking to see what folks had to say about this new one and found not a single post. Did it not open on schedule? It was supposed to open (phase 1 of the whole casino project) with 25 poker tables some time last month.

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01-10-2016 , 04:21 AM

ShipIt2WinIt

centurion

Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 190

http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/...ttle/76803718/
From the article

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The casino also will debut without poker tables, blackjack tables and alcohol, which are standard features in other casinos in Arizona. The concessions were made in part because the Arizona Department of Gaming withheld a full Class 3 gaming license, claiming the tribe committed fraud by not disclosing plans for the West Valley casino while negotiating its state compact.
The Arizona Department of Liquor hasn't granted a liquor license. Casino operators expect to obtain a liquor license around February.
The Tohono O'odham will operate the West Valley facility as a Class 2 casino under provisions of the National Indian Gaming Commission, rather than as a Class 3 casino under state guidelines, said casino spokeswoman Treena Parvello.
The tribe will convert the casino to a Class 3 gambling operation if it is successful in court in overturning the state's ruling, she said. The tribe so far has notched 17 favorable court and federal-agency rulings during its quest to open the casino

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01-10-2016 , 09:40 AM

zingbust1

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Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 291

Yes, I read that poker was not going to happen for awhile after I posted my question. Too bad they committed fraud by not disclosing stuff. For a resident of the NW Phoenix area, which is huge, to have to go all the way to Scottsdale or Chandler to play poker is so silly.

I wonder if any other tribe could do it right and buy some land somewhere in that northwest area and beat West Valley Resort to the punch when it comes to Class 3 gambling. Even if they would happen to build something very small, they could make so much money so quickly that they could then expand and give West Valley Resort some real competition.

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03-30-2016 , 02:27 AM

AZMountainHiker

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Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 901

Looks like poker is finally coming to Glendale, assuming the state of Arizona will get their head out of their asses and stop wasting taxpayer money on losing lawsuits:
http://www.azcentral.com/story/opini...cuit/82388672/

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04-16-2016 , 07:18 AM

jjbooey

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Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 245

Looks like it will happen eventually..o/u when poker room opens?

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11-25-2016 , 08:04 PM

ShipIt2WinIt

centurion

Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 190

Ducey reaches deal with tribes to limit gaming to existing reservations

http://m.kdminer.com/news/2016/nov/2...-existing-re/?

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02-22-2017 , 11:23 AM

tedd_e_KGB

grinder

Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 569

So, they have the green light for Class III gaming? How long until we see poker tables operating? Anyone have links to more recent news?

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05-20-2017 , 04:48 PM

jjbooey

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Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 245

http://www.cardplayer.com/poker-news...h-tribal-group

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05-21-2017 , 02:21 PM

CrazyLond

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Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,930

I live off the 101 exactly halfway between this place and talking stick. I'm hoping it will get some games I'm interested in playing but expect talking stick will retain its monopoly in the mid stakes games. I know some think this will hurt talking stick's games. I guess we're going to find out.

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05-21-2017 , 03:48 PM

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pig4bill

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 33,790

I assume this place is related to the Desert Diamond in Tucson? Their poker room is very nice, but for one reason or another, hardly ever has any games while the decidedly less nice Casino del Sol down the road a few miles is fairly busy.

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11-14-2019 , 07:52 PM

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UbinTook

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Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,745

anything new on this joint?

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11-19-2019 , 06:04 PM

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Broomcorn's Uncle

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Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 60

I just checked, because I'm going to be in the area. They said "under construction" and maybe by the first of the year.

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