Arizona’s Pascua Yaqui Tribe, which operates the Casino Del Sol and Casino of the Sun, recently announced that it has completed the federal trust land acquisition process for a 31-acre plot in the Old Pascua community of central Tucson , on which it plans to build another casino.
According to a release from the tribe, the new casino will be located at the intersection of Interstate 10 and Grant Road, and will sit three miles from downtown Tucson.
Overall, the plans for the new property include a “new casino including gaming machines, table games, sports betting, several food and beverage outlets, and a parking garage.”
“Pascua Yaqui tribal members have lived and worked in this area for hundreds of years, and we continue to live, worship, and raise our families here today,”Peter Yucupicio, chairman of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, said in a statement.
“Cultural ceremonies are observed in Old Pascua and it’s a vibrant community. To have the opportunity to be able to expand and provide additional jobs and revitalization to the area is amazing. We have been planning for the possibility of this project for some time, and it’s just incredible that now it can become a reality.”
“We are so excited to move forward with the casino project near Old Pascua at Grant Road and I-10 and bring the quality service, gaming, and dining we’re known for to Central Tucson,” added Casino Del Sol CEO Kimberly Van Amburg. “We are not just excited about the project, but also about what it means for this part of town. It will be the first step towards rejuvenating and beautifying this important area of Tucson. We are also thrilled about all the new jobs the new casino will provide; many people will be able to walk to work, which is a plus.”
