Desert Diamond Casino West Valley opened on 19 February 2020 in the heart of Glendale's Westgate Entertainment District. It rates 3.9 from more than 23,000 Google reviewers — the largest review base of any casino in Arizona.
The location explains that number. Westgate sits alongside State Farm Stadium and Desert Diamond Arena, surrounded by restaurants, bars and shops, and the foot traffic through the district is unlike anything at a standalone desert property.
What's on the floor
More than 75,000 square feet carrying over 1,400 slot machines and 48 electronic and live table games.
The live table list covers Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Spanish 21, Three Card Poker and Ultimate Texas Hold'em. Spanish 21 is a genuinely rare find in Arizona and worth knowing about if it is your game.
The poker room runs 27 tables, which makes it one of the largest in the state — behind Talking Stick's room but ahead of most of the valley. There is a sportsbook on site.
Not the same as White Tanks
This catches people out constantly, and it is worth being explicit.
The Tohono O'odham Nation runs two Phoenix-area casinos with similar names. This one is West Valley, in Glendale at Westgate. The other is Desert Diamond Casino White Tanks, which opened in December 2024 at Waddell, out past the Loop 303, and is a separate building several miles west.
Mapping apps and directory listings mix them up regularly. Confirm the address before you set off.
Hotels are coming, but not yet
The Nation has announced plans for hotels in the West Valley. There is no hotel attached to this casino today. If a listing offers you a room here, it is describing a future phase — book elsewhere in Glendale.
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 open 24 hours, seven days a week.
Check the stadium and arena calendars. On a Cardinals game day or a concert night at Desert Diamond Arena, Westgate is packed and parking is a serious undertaking. That is either the appeal or the thing to avoid.
Nearby alternatives
West at Waddell, Desert Diamond Casino White Tanks is the Nation's newest Arizona property. South, Desert Diamond Casino Tucson is the 165,000-square-foot floor with a 300-seat bingo room. East in Scottsdale, Talking Stick Resort is the largest casino in Arizona.
For the full picture, see all Arizona in-person casinos.
FAQ
What are Desert Diamond West Valley's hours?
The casino is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The poker room, sportsbook and restaurants keep their own hours.
How old do you have to be to gamble at Desert Diamond West Valley?
You must be 21. That comes from Arizona's tribal-state gaming compacts and applies at every tribal casino in the state.
Does Desert Diamond West Valley have a poker room?
Yes — 27 tables, one of the largest poker rooms in Arizona.
What games are available at Desert Diamond West Valley?
More than 1,400 slot machines and 48 electronic and live table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Spanish 21, Three Card Poker and Ultimate Texas Hold'em, plus a 27-table poker room and a sportsbook.
Is West Valley the same as Desert Diamond White Tanks?
No. They are separate casinos run by the same nation. West Valley is in Glendale at Westgate; White Tanks opened in December 2024 at Waddell, several miles west past the Loop 303.
Does Desert Diamond West Valley have a hotel?
Not yet. Hotels have been announced for the West Valley but none is attached to this casino today.
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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.
