Lone Butte is one of four Gila River Resorts & Casinos properties in the Phoenix metro, alongside Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Vee Quiva in Laveen and Santan Mountain, which opened in Chandler in 2023. It rates 4.1 from more than 12,000 Google reviewers — a strong score for a floor of this size, and one of the better-regarded rooms in the valley.
Google and the operator now list it under the Gila River Resorts & Casinos brand rather than as a standalone name, so expect to see it both ways.
The poker room
This is the reason to choose Lone Butte over its sister properties.
The poker room covers 8,000 square feet with 30 tables, and it has its own entrance and its own parking — meaning you can walk in, play, and leave without crossing the casino floor at all. Nine 90-inch screens and a video wall cover the room.
A dedicated entrance is a small design decision that regular players notice constantly. Very few rooms in Arizona are set up this way, and it is the single most common reason poker players in the East Valley name this property.
What's on the floor
More than 1,200 slot machines, including a High Limit Room carrying both mechanical reels and video slots.
There are 20 table games — craps, blackjack, baccarat and roulette — with limits running from $5 all the way to $1,300. That is an unusually wide band, and it means the room works for a low-stakes evening and for a serious session without needing a separate property.
Three bars carry bar-top machines with video poker, keno and video slots. There is a BetMGM Sportsbook on site.
Dining and entertainment
Four dining venues, three of which also have lounges, plus The River Bar with progressive video poker built into the bar top and the Fullhouse Café for casual meals.
Live music runs every night, which is more than most Phoenix-area floors attempt.
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.
If you are choosing among the four Gila River properties, the rough split is this: Lone Butte for poker and table limits, Wild Horse Pass for the resort and hotel, Vee Quiva for the west side of the valley, and Santan Mountain for the newest floor and the state's largest sportsbook.
Nearby alternatives
Also in Chandler, Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino is the same operator's resort property with accommodation. West in Laveen, Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino is the third Gila River floor. North in Scottsdale, Talking Stick Resort has the largest poker room in the state.
For the full picture, see all Arizona in-person casinos.
FAQ
What are Lone Butte Casino's hours?
The casino is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The poker room, restaurants and sportsbook keep their own hours.
How old do you have to be to gamble at Lone Butte Casino?
You must be 21. That comes from Arizona's tribal-state gaming compacts and applies at every tribal casino in the state.
Does Lone Butte Casino have a poker room?
Yes — 30 tables across 8,000 square feet, with a private entrance and dedicated parking so you can reach it without crossing the casino floor.
What are the table limits at Lone Butte Casino?
The 20 table games run limits from $5 to $1,300, covering craps, blackjack, baccarat and roulette.
What games are available at Lone Butte Casino?
More than 1,200 slot machines including a High Limit Room, 20 table games, a 30-table poker room, bar-top video poker and keno, and a BetMGM Sportsbook.
Does Lone Butte Casino have a hotel?
No. For accommodation under the same operator, Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino in Chandler and Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino in Laveen both have hotels.
How many Gila River casinos are there?
Four in the Phoenix metro: Lone Butte and Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Vee Quiva in Laveen, and Santan Mountain, which opened in Chandler in 2023.
Rather play from your couch tonight? See our Arizona sweepstakes rankings.
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.
