Harrah's Ak-Chin sits at Maricopa, thirty-nine miles south of Phoenix, owned by the Ak-Chin Indian Community and operated by Caesars Entertainment. It rates 4.2 from more than 12,700 Google reviewers — one of the strongest scores of any Arizona casino at this scale.
The partnership is worth noting. Most Arizona tribal casinos are self-operated; a Caesars-run property brings the Caesars Rewards network and a service standard that shows up consistently in the reviews.
What's on the floor
A 40,000-square-foot floor with more than 1,000 slot machines and 27 live table games, plus a bingo lounge.
Twenty-seven tables is a strong count for a floor of this size — many Arizona properties several times larger run fewer. The bingo lounge is a genuine room rather than a corner, and it draws a regular local crowd.
Check the venue's site for the current table schedule if you are travelling for a specific game.
Hotel, spa and dining
The property runs 529 rooms, including a twelve-storey tower completed in 2018 that added 200 of them. That makes it one of the larger casino hotels in Arizona and the main reason it functions as a destination rather than a local floor.
The pool operates year-round with a swim-up bar and three hot tubs — worth something in a climate where the pool season is most of the year. The Spa at Harrah's Ak-Chin covers 3,000 square feet with four treatment rooms including a couple's room, and offers LED light therapy alongside the usual menu.
Six dining concepts run from grab-and-go coffee through sports bar fare and Italian-inspired plates to Chop, Block & Brew at the fine-dining end.
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 property does not publish consistent hours through Google. Arizona tribal casinos commonly run around the clock, but confirm with the venue before planning a late arrival rather than assuming.
Maricopa is about forty-five minutes south of central Phoenix on the 347, which puts the property outside the metro rather than in it. That distance is the trade — the floor is calmer than the Scottsdale and Chandler casinos, and the room rates reflect the location.
If you hold Caesars Rewards status from elsewhere, this is the only Arizona property where it applies.
Nearby alternatives
North in Chandler, Lone Butte Casino has a 30-table poker room with its own entrance, and Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino is the Gila River resort property. West in Laveen, Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino is the third Gila River floor.
For the full picture, see all Arizona in-person casinos.
FAQ
What are Harrah's Ak-Chin's hours?
The property does not publish consistent hours through Google. Confirm with the venue before planning a late arrival.
How old do you have to be to gamble at Harrah's Ak-Chin?
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 Harrah's Ak-Chin?
More than 1,000 slot machines and 27 live table games across a 40,000-square-foot floor, plus a bingo lounge. Check the venue's site for the current table schedule.
How many rooms does Harrah's Ak-Chin have?
529, including a twelve-storey tower completed in 2018 that added 200 rooms.
Does Harrah's Ak-Chin have a spa?
Yes — a 3,000-square-foot spa with four treatment rooms including a couple's room, plus a year-round pool with a swim-up bar and three hot tubs.
How far is Harrah's Ak-Chin from Phoenix?
Thirty-nine miles, roughly forty-five minutes south of central Phoenix at Maricopa.
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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.
