Bonus bets expire in 7 days from issuance. Rewards issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets. All promotions are subject to qualification and eligibility requirements. “Not only will Santan Mountain bring additional revenue, sustainability and critical services to our Community members, it will elevate our prestige in the gaming and hospitality industry as we continue to craft an entertainment dynasty,” Lewis said in the release. The Community received permission to build a new casino as part of the renegotiated gaming compacts with the state that allowed for legalized online sports betting in Arizona. Gila River Indian Community Governor Stephen Roe Lewis expressed his confidence in the project’s impact on the region in the release, citing the fact the casino project will employ upwards of 650 people. The future casino is located on the southeast corner of Gilbert Road and Hunt Highway and is slated to open within the next 18-24 months, according to a company press release.

The facility is Gila River’s fourth casino, joining Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte and Vee Quiva. The facility, owned and operated by Gila River Hotels & Casinos, will be called Santan Mountain Casino and will be south of Chandler. Construction on the newest casino in the Valley began in earnest Monday in the shadows of the Santan Mountains.