Total gaming space 40,000 sq ft (3,700 m) | No. of rooms 300 | |
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Opening date December 27, 1994; 22 years ago (December 27, 1994) Notable restaurants Agave's RestaurantCopper Cactus GrillDunkin' DonutsThe Buffet at Harrah'sThe Range Steakhouse |
Harrah's Ak-Chin is a hotel and casino located 39 miles (63 km) south of Phoenix, Arizona in Maricopa. It is owned by the Ak-Chin Indian Community and operated by Caesars Entertainment Corporation. The 40,000-square-foot (3,700 m2) casino has video poker and slot machines, as well as blackjack, keno and bingo and has a 24-7 operation.
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In July 2011, the casino underwent a $20 million expansion, with addition of a new 152-room hotel tower that doubled its capacity. The resort now has 300 rooms, and an outdoor swimming pool, completed in 2012. The resort features five restaurants, an entertainment venue, meeting and conference space, and the only bingo hall in the Caesars organization.
History
Harrah’s Ak-Chin has served more than one million customers since opening on December 27, 1994. It has hosted more than 750,000 hotel guests since 2001.
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Casino
The 40,000-square-foot (3,700 m2) casino has reel and video slot machines, video poker, and live poker, as well as table games such as blackjack, keno, and bingo. The Ak-Chin Bingo Hall is the only bingo hall in the Caesars organization. Gamblers must be at least 21 years old to gamble at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. The casino is open 24 hours a day.
The casino has 1,089 slot machines, the maximum allowed in an Arizona casino per the State of Arizona Gaming Compact.
Dining
Entertainment
Harrah’s Ak-Chin provides free live entertainment for guests in The Lounge, featuring a variety of music by local bands, as well as regional and national touring acts. In 2014 touring acts included Neal McCoy, Diamond Rio, Color Me Badd, JT Hodges, and Tonic.
Additional amenities
The Ak-Chin property features an outdoor pool, complete with a large spa and a swim-up bar. Cocktail and food service is available for guests.
In July 2010, the Ak-Chin Indian Community purchased Southern Dunes Golf Club, located near the resort in Maricopa. Southern Dunes is managed by Troon Golf. The course covers more than 320 acres and features an 8,000-square-foot (740 m2) clubhouse. In 2009, Southern Dunes was named among Golfweek's “Best You Can Play, State-By-State” list of courses in the United States. The club is open to the public for a fee. It is offered as an amenity to resort guests.
In the fall of 2012, the Ak-Chin Indian Community opened the 165,000-square foot UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle, operated by California-based UltraStar Cinemas. The project cost $50 million, and provides restaurants, a bowling alley, and areas for staging events. It is located near the city of Maricopa, which has 43,000 residents.
Awards
Total Rewards program
The Caesars Entertainment brand has a casino loyalty program called Total Rewards. Guests earn Reward Credits every time they play with their Total Rewards card at participating casinos. These can be used at other participating casinos.