Arizona’s Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino has begun a $143 million expansion, the Gila River Indian Community announced August 24. It is the first expansion since the casino opened in 2009.
The tribe told ABC 15 that the project, to be completed in the fall of 2021. When done it will be an 11-story hotel tower with 215 rooms, a lounge/bar on the second floor, oasis-style pool and cabanas, spa, rooftop dining, casino renovations and outdoor meeting spaces.
Gila River Hotels & Casinos CEO Kenneth Manuel stated, “This expansion is a major investment in the Gila River Indian Community and symbolic of a new chapter in our history,” said Gila River Hotels & Casinos CEO Kenneth Manuel in a statement. “It reflects our commitment to be a leader in the gaming and hospitality industry through enhanced experiences and amenities, and we look forward to seeing the continued representation of our community’s culture in the expansion project.”
