Desert Diamond Casino - West Valley Diamond Rewards Membership

Become a Diamond Rewards Member to earn more when you’re playing and become eligible for special promotions and free play, reserved just for Diamond Rewards Members.

Joining is fast and easy. Just show proper identification at the Rewards Center and pick up your card at the West Valley location.

Sign up today and get a special welcome bonus of up to $1,000 Free Play! as well as food and beverage discounts, exclusive Members only direct mail offers and so much more!

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DIAMOND REWARDS CLASSIC CARD
(0-999 points)
-Dining Discount
-Earn Reward Dollars to Redeem on Property at Dining venues, Bars, and Retail Shops
-Points to Free Play ($1 Increments)
-Direct Mail Offers (Based on Play)

WEST VALLEY TRIBUTE CARD
Your Military Service means something. The Tribute Card from Desert Diamond West Valley Casino is for active duty, retired and veteran members of the U.S. military. You will receive exclusive benefits like $10 Free Play on the 1st and 15th of each month and invitations to special events.
-$10 Free Play the 1st & 15th of Every Month
-10% Discount Retail & Restaurants
-Free Hotel Stays Throughout the Year
-15% Discount of Ticket Purchase at Rewards Center Box Office

DIAMOND REWARDS SILVER CARD
(1,000-13,999 points)
You will receive all of the benefits of the Classic Rewards Card Member, plus:
-Hotel Discount

DIAMOND REWARDS GOLD CARD
(14,000-49,999 points)
You will receive all of the benefits of a Classic and Silver Rewards Card Member, plus:
-Bonus Drawing Entries (Based on Play)
-Bonus Points (During Specified Periods)

DIAMOND REWARDS DIAMOND CARD
(50,000+ points)
You will receive all of the benefits of lower tiers, plus:
-Waive Cash Advance/Debit Card Fees*
-Invitations to VIP Events*
-Access to VIP Lounge
-Reserved Slot Machines*
-Priority Lines at the Rewards Center, Dining venues, Bars, and Cage
-Reimbursement of DDCE ATM Fees*
-Complimentary Tickets*
-Priority Lines at Entertainment Venues
-Exclusive Off-Site Event Tickets*
-Annual Event*
-Priority Line at Hotel
-Early Check-In & Late Check-Out*
-Suite Upgrade*
-Turn-down Service

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Christmas at the Westgate Entertainment District - Glendale, AZ

Festive Holiday Events at Westgate Entertainment District – Glendale, AZ

Step inside Westgate’s Magical Winter Wonderland and experience exciting holiday events in Glendale, Arizona! Located at 6751 N Sunset Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305, Westgate Entertainment District is the perfect place to celebrate the holiday season with family-friendly festivities, Santa visits, holiday shopping, and more.

Westgate Holiday Events & Activities

🎄 HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING & FIRST SNOWFALL
📅 Tuesday, November 21, 2017
📍 Fountain Park ⏰ 6:30 PM
Celebrate the start of the holiday season in Glendale with the official Christmas tree lighting at Westgate’s Fountain Park! Watch as the area transforms into a winter wonderland, complete with the first snowfall of the season. Plus, don’t miss a special visit from Santa Claus!

🎅 VISIT SANTA AT WESTGATE
📅 November 21 – December 24, 2017
📍 Fountain Park
Bring the kids to meet Santa Claus, share their Christmas wish list, and take holiday photos. All guests will receive one (1) free downloadable photo, and photo packages are available for purchase. Plus, Santa has FREE gifts for visitors (while supplies last).

🎟️ Visit westgateaz.com/santa for hours and details.

❄️ NIGHTLY SNOWFALL AT WESTGATE
📅 November 21 – December 31, 2017 (Excluding Thanksgiving & Christmas)
📍 Fountain Park ⏰ 7 PM & 8 PM
Step into a real-life snow globe with magical snowfall every night at 7 PM & 8 PM! On Christmas Eve, enjoy snowfalls every hour from 11 AM to 8 PM.

🐴 FREE HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES
📅 Fridays & Saturdays (November 24 – December 23, 2017)
📍 WaterDance Plaza ⏰ 5 PM – 9 PM
Experience a memorable horse-drawn carriage ride through the Westgate Entertainment District. Rides are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

🚨 Pick-up & Drop-off Locations:

• WaterDance Plaza (across from Gila River Arena)

• AMC Theatres (on Arizona Coyotes home game nights)

⛸️ SKATE WESTGATE – HOLIDAY ICE SKATING RINK
📅 November 21 – January 7, 2017
📍 Fountain Park
Enjoy real ice skating in Glendale! Skate Westgate welcomes kids and adults of all skill levels to create magical winter memories on the ice.

🎟️ Visit westgateaz.com/skate for pricing and hours.

🎶 LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC
📅 Every Friday & Saturday Night
📍 Fountain Park ⏰ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Enjoy live performances by talented musicians as you explore Westgate’s festive atmosphere.

🎁 Why Visit Westgate Entertainment District This Holiday Season?

• 🌟 Exciting Holiday Events – Tree lighting, snowfall, Santa visits, and more!

• 🎅 Meet Santa Claus – Get free holiday photos and share your Christmas list.

• ⛸️ Ice Skating & Carriage Rides – Unique winter fun in Glendale.

• 🎶 Live Music & Festive Atmosphere – Enjoy holiday cheer with family and friends.

📍 Location: Westgate Entertainment District, Glendale, AZ
📅 Holiday Events: November 21 – December 31, 2017
🎟️ Admission: Most events are FREE!

Make your holidays in Glendale, Arizona unforgettable at Westgate Entertainment District! Plan your visit today and experience the best Christmas events in the Phoenix area. 🎄❄️🎅

Desert Diamond Casino West Valley to include Class III Gaming

It's been more than 12 years since the Tohono O'odham Nation purchased land in Glendale, Arizona to build it's Desert Diamond Casino West Valley.

The Tohono O'odham had purchased the property near the the Westgate Entertainment District and University of Phoenix Stadium to replace land destroyed by a federally constructed dam years earlier. The tribe then had the land legally converted into reservation land.

In 2011, the State, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and the Gila River Indian Community filed a federal lawsuit against Tohono O'odham in an attempt to block the West Valley Casino, arguing that the gaming compact passed by Arizona voters in 2002 capped the number of casinos allowed in the Valley.

On 12/20/15, the tribe had won it's first major court battle, that lead to the casino's opening of a Class 2 gaming facility which plays competitors against one another in poker or bingo-based slot games.

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This week Desert Diamond Casino West Valley and the Tohono O'odham Nation received the blessing of the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals to expand its Glendale casino to include Class III gaming and incorporate slot machines and table games. The ruling marked the 19th decision by courts and federal agencies in favor of the project.

Class 3 gaming features games against the casino, such as blackjack, roulette and slot machines.

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The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected legal challenges by the State and two rival tribes. The Gila River tribe has three Valley casinos south of Phoenix, and the Salt River tribe has two casinos east of Scottsdale.

The Tohono O'odham tribe has three southern Arizona casinos.

The courts found that the Tohono O'odham properly acquired the unincorporated land near Glendale for the casino, and complied with terms of the gaming pact several tribes reached with the state in 2002 that regulates tribal casinos.

The court stated: "...compact negotiated at length by sophisticated parties expressly authorizes the Nation to conduct game on its 'Indian Lands.'" and "... language is unambiguous and not reasonably susceptible to plaintiffs' interpretation that the compact implicitly bars the Nation from gaming ...".

The Desert Diamond West Valley Casino will include table games, as well as slot machines. The location will eventually include a resort and spa which market research will determine number of rooms and design.




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Desert Diamond Casino - West Valley Wins and Will Open in Glendale 12/20/15

Glendale Arizona and Metro Phoenix Area local Gamblers will have a new venue to shake hands with Lady Luck starting December 20th, 2015 when the Tohono O'odham Nation opens a casino in the West Valley.

The Tohono O'odham Nation is a southern Arizona tribe who is scheduled to unveil its fourth casino in Arizona in Glendale, about a mile north of the Westgate Entertainment District near the University of Phoenix Stadium.

The Desert Diamond Casino West Valley marks a turning point regarding the limits of gaming compacts that have governed American Indian casinos in Arizona since the 1980's. The tribe has prevailed in a ruling over opponents that include other casino-operating tribes, city, state and federal officials and entities which have used the courts and public opinion to challenge the new casino.

Those that sought to quash the casino, claimed that agreements reached by the state and tribes during the purchase of the land don't allow the Tohono O'odham to open a casino on the land it purchased miles outside of its reservation boundaries. The Tohono O'odham fought back claiming that federal law allowed it to replace flooded reservation land and the state agreements do not prevent the tribe from building a casino on purchased land.

The tribe has prevailed in the legal battle and the tribe's temporary casino is set to open to the public on Sunday 12/20/15 and will remain open 24/7 while the fight continues to go from Class II Bingo Style Gaming Machines to a Class III Vegas Style gaming facility.

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.

Currently 16 different tribes operate 24 Class III gaming facilities in Arizona. Those Class III casinos may offer “Las Vegas style” gaming activities (slot machines, house-banked poker, and blackjack).

The Desert Diamond West Valley Casino and Resort will be built in phases. The Tohono O'odham are developing 135 acres at Northern and 95th avenues.

The first phase of the development is a low-profile building that will serve as the Class II casino.

The temporary casino is set to open with 1,089 gaming machines, which by cosmetic appearances look and operate like slot machines. The devices' mechanisms differ from true slot machines internally. They're actually bingo-based gambling devices, but the odds of winning are approximately the same as the odds of winning on traditional random number generated slot machines.

Some few machines in the Desert Diamond West Valley Casino will be linked to a network of other casinos nationwide and offer $1 million jackpots, which tend to pay out somewhere in the country 4-6 times a year.

Later, the tribe will convert the current building into a warehouse and a larger permanent Class III casino, hotel, shopping and convention center complex will be developed. If it is successful in court in overturning the state's ruling.

The Arizona Department of Liquor also has not yet granted a liquor license, it is expect to obtain it's liquor license around February 2016.




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