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TALKING STICK RESORT CELEBRATES 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY, Ariz. (Feb. 11, 2020) Talking Stick Resort, an enterprise of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC), will celebrate its 10-year anniversary with a raucous two-month celebration commencing in April. In addition to more than up to $10 million in cash giveaways and exciting special events, the resort has announced an exclusive poolside concert series, kicking off with the legendary Steve Miller Band and culminating with “Mr. Worldwide,” himself, Pitbull.

“When Talking Stick Resort opened a decade ago, we saw great potential for a new destination for hospitality and entertainment in Scottsdale, and the success of that vision is a great source of pride for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and our staff,” said Dennis Leong, president and CEO at Talking Stick Resort. “We are grateful for the reception we have received from our loyal guests and have many exciting events planned to celebrate with them.”

Celebration of Talking Stick Resort’s 10th anniversary will kick off April 1 as entries will begin to be collected for the $10 Million Dollar Anniversary Promotion. As part of the promotion, 100 lucky players will have a chance to win up to $100,000 on Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the month. Keno and poker will also offer special tournaments and promotions in April.

The party continues in May, when Talking Stick Resort will host two legendary concerts at its pool. On May 1, the Steve Miller Band will bring the fun and a never-ending array of hits including “The Joker,” “Take the Money and Run,” “Jungle Love,” “Rock’n Me, “Fly Like an Eagle” and many more. The culmination of 10 years will occur on May 22, when global superstar Pitbull hits the pool stage. With his one-of-a-kind energy and Miami style, “Mr. Worldwide” will kick-off summer with such fan favorites as “I Know You Want Me,” “Fireball” and “Bon Bon.”

A beacon for entertainment since it opened its doors on April 15, 2010, Talking Stick Resort’s award-winning restaurants and lounges, luxurious spa and numerous live music venues have become the blueprint for others in the Valley. Over the last 10 years, the resort has been a leader in the industry, innovating such initiatives as RELEASE, Arizona’s leading Vegas-style pool parties, eSports tournaments, Wicked Ball and most recently the Arizona State Amateur Golf Championship.

Talking Stick Resort has also continued long-established events like the Arizona State Poker Championship. Held each year in The ARENA Poker Room, the State’s largest poker room, the championship has grown in size welcoming more than 1,000 players for a prize pool of more than $1 million annually.

The action at Talking Stick Resort has not gone unnoticed. Since its inception, the resort has garnered many accolades. It was named “Tribal Destination of the Year” by the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association in 2017 as well as “Casino of the Year” by the International Entertainment Buyers Association in 2018. Further, AAA has continually recognized the property with its prestigious Four Diamond rating.

These honors have been a direct result of Talking Stick Resort’s hard-working staff. A top employer in the Valley, the resort and its sister property, Casino Arizona, employ more than 3,000; many of which have been with the casino-resort since its opening. Moreover, one of the resort’s biggest priorities is the career development of SRPMIC members. To that end, the enterprise established Pathways to Success, a program created for the training and advancement of tribal members as an investment into the future of SRPMIC.

For more information on Talking Stick Resort, its 10th anniversary and to join its Player’s Reward Club for exclusive offers, visit talkingstickresort.com

Talking Stick Resort

Talking Stick Resort (TSR) is an AAA Four Diamond Rated Resort and a central landmark within the emerging Talking Stick Cultural and Entertainment Destination (TSCED). Located in Scottsdale, Ariz., just east of the Loop 101 on Talking Stick Way, TSR is locallyowned and caringly operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. The property offers culturally rich experiences and luxury accommodations throughout its 496 deluxe rooms, 240,000 sq. ft. property, 11 restaurants and lounges, world-class spa, 650-seat showroom, 25,000 sq. ft. grand ballroom, thriving cultural center and more than 100,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting space.

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Talking Stick Resort
Address 9800 E Talking Stick Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Opening dateApril 15, 2010
No. of rooms496
Total gaming space98,000 sq ft
OwnerSalt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
ArchitectFFKR Architects
Previous namesCasino Arizona 101 & Indian Bend
Coordinates33°32′26″N111°52′11″W / 33.540517°N 111.869773°WCoordinates: 33°32′26″N111°52′11″W / 33.540517°N 111.869773°W
Websitewww.talkingstickresort.com

Talking Stick Resort is a luxury hotel and casino resort located on the Salt-River Pima Maricopa Indian Reservation near Scottsdale, Arizona. The hotel tower, which was designed by FFKR Architects, has 15 stories and stands at 200 feet and six inches.[1] Talking Stick Resort is independently owned and operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC).

View from the 9th floor, East side of the Resort

In total, Talking Stick Resort occupies 55.6 acres with an additional 20 acres for extra parking space. The 240,000 square feet property includes a 98,000 square feet casino, 496 guest rooms, 21 meeting rooms, six entertainment lounges and five restaurants. It also contains a 25,000 square feet Grand Ballroom, a spa spanning 13,000 square feet, a fitness center, Showroom that seats 650 and four pools.[2] In April 2014, Talking Stick Resort renovated its pool area, adding a new lounge pool and a stage for outdoor concerts.[3] Entertainers who have performed on the poolside stage include Journey, Foreigner, Bad Company and Hollywood Vampires.[4] In addition to Talking Stick Resort's headline concerts, the RELEASE Pool Parties have also attracted an array of world renowned DJs including Kaskade, Steve Aoki, and Skrillex.

History[edit]

Prior to opening as Talking Stick Resort, the land was the location of Casino Arizona101 & Talking Stick Way. It opened in 1999 with 332 slot machines and 45 table games. In 2003 the property was expanded to include blackjack, poker, keno and a sports bar.

In September 2006, ground was broken at the future site of Talking Stick Resort. Phoenix-based company, Chanen Construction Company, Inc. led the construction of the project.[5]

Casino Arizona 101 & Indian Bend remained opened throughout construction until the resort’s opening. The temporary structure that housed Casino Arizona was then auctioned as were the majority of its contents.

On April 15, 2010, Talking Stick Resort opened on the former site of Casino Arizona at 101 and Talking Stick Way. An official grand opening took place on June 10.

On August 11, 2018, a massive monsoon storm flooded Talking Stick Resort Casino's generator, backup generator, and portions of the hotel and casino, forcing all guests to be immediately evacuated. It remained entirely closed while massive cleanup and power restoration efforts took place. The resort re-opened over a month later on September 24, 2018. [6]

Hotel[edit]

The hotel houses 496 deluxe rooms with 15 luxury suites and 30 executive king suites. The architectural design of Talking Stick Resort mirrors the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community through the use of native stones, plants and earth-tone color schemes.

Gaming[edit]

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Talking Stick Resort’s gaming floor covers 98,000 square feet. It includes more than 850 slot machines, 54 tables of Blackjack, Three Card Poker, Let It Ride and Lucky Ladies.

Talking Stick Resort is home to the ARENA Poker Room that features 49 poker tables including Texas Hold ‘Em, 7-Card Stud and Omaha.[7] The ARENA Poker Room also hosts the annual Arizona State Poker Championship and Arizona State Ladies Poker Championship.[8]Talking Stick Resort also offers Keno games in its Keno hall.

Shows[edit]

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Prior to the opening of Talking Stick Resort, Casino Arizona 101 & Talking Stick Way was the first gaming facility to produce and televise its own sports show titled, “We’ve Got Your Game.”[9] The show went on to air more than 200 episodes and featured such sports figures as Troy Aikman, Amar'e Stoudemire, Steve Nash, Kyle Petty, Mike Tyson and Mike Ditka.Since 2011, Talking Stick Resort has been the host of Phoenix Fashion Week.[10][11]

Attractions[edit]

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Talking Stick Resort has six restaurants throughout the facility including Orange Sky, Ocean Trail, Blue Coyote Café, Blue Coyote Cantina, Wandering Horse Buffet and Black Fig Bistro.[12] There is also a Cultural Center in the hotel lobby that features Native American artworks, photographs, paintings and jewelry that reflect the Pima and Maricopa Indian heritages.

The property is located in the Talking Stick Entertainment District. Other nearby attractions include Talking Stick Resort Golf Club, the Pavilions at Talking Stick Resort, Butterfly Wonderland, and Major League Baseball's newest spring training complex, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, which opened in 2011 and is the spring base of the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies.[13]On December 2, 2014, the venue purchased the naming rights of the former U.S. Airways Center and re-branded it as the Talking Stick Resort Arena in 2015.

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References[edit]

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  1. ^Corbett, Peter. 'Talking Stick Resort and Casino ready to welcome gamblers'. The Arizona Republic.
  2. ^Look, Marie. 'Try Your Luck at the New Talking Stick Resort and Casino, Open This Weekend'. Hauteliving.com.
  3. ^Leatherman, Benjamin. '5 Must-Attend Spring Pool Parties in Metro Phoenix'. Phoenix New Times.
  4. ^Hughes, Leslie. 'Catch the first wave of pool parties this weekend'. Scottsdale Living Magazine.
  5. ^Huggett, Amanda. 'A Natural Connection at Talking Stick Resort'. Casino Enterprise Management. Archived from the original on 2010-09-10.
  6. ^https://www.abc15.com/entertainment/events/talking-stick-resort-to-remain-closed-after-storm-damage-will-not-reopen-on-sunday-august-19
  7. ^'Talking Stick Resort is destined to become the new heartbeat of entertainment in Scottsdale'. Arizona Golfer News.
  8. ^Moe, Al. 'Arizona State Poker Championship'. About.com.
  9. ^Ducey, Lynn. 'Veteran broadcasters look to teach aspiring sportscasters online'. Phoenix Business Journal.
  10. ^'Phoenix Fashion Week returns to Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale Oct. 1-5'. Arizona.newszap.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03.
  11. ^Fossum, Melissa. 'Phoenix Fashion Week 2013 at Talking Stick Resort: Day One Featuring Robert Black, Bradon McDonald and More'. Phoenix New Times.
  12. ^Perkins, Claire. 'Talking Stick Resort Opening in Scottsdale'. Arizona Foothills Magazine.
  13. ^'Stay and play at Talking Stick and experience the ultimate Spring Training double header'. Archived from the original on 2014-03-30. Retrieved 2014-03-15.

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