In September 2006, ground was broken at the future site of Talking Stick Resort. In 2003 the property was expanded to include blackjack, poker, keno and a sports bar. It opened in 1999 with 332 slot machines and 45 table games. Prior to opening as Talking Stick Resort, the land was the location of Casino Arizona 101 & Talking Stick Way. In addition to Talking Stick Resort's headline concerts, the RELEASE Pool Parties have also attracted an array of world renowned DJs including Kaskade, Steve Aoki, and Skrillex. Entertainers who have performed on the poolside stage include Journey, Foreigner, Bad Company and Hollywood Vampires. In April 2014, Talking Stick Resort renovated its pool area, adding a new lounge pool and a stage for outdoor concerts. It also contains a 25,000 square feet Grand Ballroom, a spa spanning 13,000 square feet, a fitness center, Showroom that seats 650 and four pools.

The 240,000 square feet property includes a 98,000 square feet casino, 496 guest rooms, 21 meeting rooms, six entertainment lounges and five restaurants. In total, Talking Stick Resort occupies 55.6 acres with an additional 20 acres for extra parking space. View from the 9th floor, east side of the resort Talking Stick Resort is independently owned and operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC). The hotel tower, which was designed by FFKR Architects, has 15 stories and stands at 200 feet and six inches. Talking Stick Resort is a luxury hotel and casino resort located on the Salt-River Pima Maricopa Indian Reservation near Scottsdale, Arizona. Indian-owned hotel and casino in Arizona Talking Stick Resort

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