Bucky's is the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe's casino at Prescott, in Arizona's central highlands. It rates 3.8 from around 3,000 Google reviewers.
The first thing to know is that the Tribe runs two casinos here, not one. Bucky's sits on Heather Heights off East Highway 69; Yavapai Casino is its smaller sister just across the highway. They are frequently conflated in listings and directions, and they are separate buildings.
What's on the floor
A 24,000-square-foot floor with 500 slot and video poker machines and around 10 gaming tables.
Ten tables is small, but the game list is better than the count suggests: blackjack, roulette and craps alongside Heads Up Hold Em and High Card Flush, with blackjack side-bet promotions running regularly. Carnival games at a floor this size are unusual, and they are the reason table players in the highlands choose Bucky's over driving to the valley.
Check the venue's site for the current table schedule. With ten tables, not everything runs on every shift.
There is no poker room, and no bingo. The floor is small enough that on a quiet weekday afternoon you will have your pick of machines, which is part of why regulars in the highlands prefer it to the drive south.
The Prescott Resort
The adjacent Prescott Resort and Conference Center carries 160 rooms and suites, with spa treatment rooms, an indoor pool, a coffee shop and a fitness centre.
That combination — a modest casino attached to a genuine conference hotel — is what makes the property work. It sits on a hill above Prescott with views across the town and the Bradshaw Mountains, and a good share of guests are there for a meeting or a weekend in Prescott rather than for the floor.
Tips before you go
You must be 21 to gamble. That comes from Arizona's tribal-state gaming compacts and applies at every tribal casino in the state.
The casino is not open around the clock on weekdays. It runs 8am to midnight Monday through Friday, and 24 hours on Saturday and Sunday. A midnight close on a Thursday catches people out, particularly anyone driving up from Phoenix after work.
Prescott is about ninety minutes north of Phoenix and sits at roughly 5,300 feet, so it is meaningfully cooler than the valley — a real draw in summer and a reason to check conditions in winter.
Nearby alternatives
Across the highway, Yavapai Casino is the Tribe's smaller second floor. East, Cliff Castle Casino Hotel at Camp Verde has a 20-lane bowling centre and a 122-room hotel. South-east in Scottsdale, Talking Stick Resort is the largest floor in Arizona.
For the full picture, see all Arizona in-person casinos.
FAQ
What are Bucky's Casino's hours?
8am to midnight Monday through Friday, and 24 hours on Saturday and Sunday. It is not a 24-hour property during the week.
How old do you have to be to gamble at Bucky's Casino?
You must be 21. That comes from Arizona's tribal-state gaming compacts and applies at every tribal casino in the state.
What games are available at Bucky's Casino?
500 slot and video poker machines and around 10 gaming tables across 24,000 square feet, covering blackjack, roulette, craps, Heads Up Hold Em and High Card Flush.
Does Bucky's Casino have a hotel?
The adjacent Prescott Resort and Conference Center has 160 rooms and suites, with spa treatment rooms, an indoor pool and a fitness centre.
What is the difference between Bucky's and Yavapai Casino?
Both are run by the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe. Bucky's is the larger floor with the attached resort; Yavapai Casino is the smaller sister property just across the highway.
How far is Bucky's Casino from Phoenix?
About ninety minutes north, in Prescott at roughly 5,300 feet — noticeably cooler than the valley.
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Updated August 2026 · Details verified against Arizona Department of Gaming records and the venue's official site. Hours and offerings change — confirm before you go.
