Earlier this week we ran a story about the Tohono O’odham tribes announcement about opening up their fifth Arizona casino, but other than the reference to moving forward, no further details were included other than its location near Luke AFB off the Loop 303. Now, the tribe has released a number of key details outlining the size and features of the new casino.

The first phase of the new $450 million Desert Diamond Casino will include 900 slot machines, more than 30 table games, a poker room with 12 tables, a sportsbook and bar. The more than 200,000-square-foot facility will also feature a central bar, a food hall with four restaurants as well as an additional fine-dining restaurant, a casual restaurant and a retail store. 

A second phase could include a new hotel, pool, spa, convention space, and more retail and dining options.

The casino is expected to bring 5,500 construction jobs and 950 permanent jobs, which could increase to 1,300 once the second phase is built. The first phase is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2024.