The Arizona Diamondbacks and Casino Arizona have announced a new partnership making the casino and its sister property, Talking Stick Resort, the Official Casino and Resort Partner for the ball club. The new agreement will include visible signage and exclusive VIP experiences for casino and resort guests. The casinos are owned and operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC).
“I am thrilled to welcome Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort to our family,” said Dbacks President & CEO Derrick Hall. “The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community has long been a valued partner of the Arizona Diamondbacks, and I look forward to growing our relationship with Casino Arizona, creating memorable experiences for their guests at Chase Field and impacting members of their community.”
As part of the partnership, the logos of Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort will be featured on signage throughout the ballpark, including unique field insignias in front of the home and visiting dugouts. The Arizona Diamondbacks will also open a one-of-a-kind VIP lounge behind the visiting dugout for Casino Arizona and their guests to enjoy during games.
Additionally, this partnership will enhance the team’s annual Native American Inter-Tribal Baseball and Softball Tournament (May 25-29) and Native American Recognition Day (May 29).
This announcement builds on a decade-long partnership at Salt River Fields (SRF), home of the first Major League Baseball facility to be built on Native American land. Since SRF opened in 2011, the facility holds the top 9 all-time attendance records in the history of MLB Spring Training, has brought infrastructure and investment to the area and is the site for the very moving USS Arizona Memorial Gardens, located at the stadium’s Home Plate entrance.
“We are always looking for like-minded organizations with which to align our Enterprise,” said Ramon Martinez, director of public relations for Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort. “Over the course of our lengthy relationship with the Arizona Diamondbacks, they have demonstrated a true commitment to their fans and the greater community. We are excited for Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort to grow with a partner who shares our values.”
