Talking Stick Resort celebrates 15th anniversary
The Arizona venue will host special events and promotions.
US.- The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s (SRPMIC) Talking Stick Resort in Arizona is celebrating its 15th anniversary this month. Located in Scottsdale, the resort is hosting special events and promotions.
The resort is home to one of the largest contemporary Native American art collections outside of a museum and a cultural centre featuring works by members of the SRPMIC.
Ramon Martinez, director of public relations for Talking Stick Resort, said: “Talking Stick Resort has continually set the standard for gaming and hospitality in Arizona. Through thoughtful expansions and innovative experiences, we have created an immersive destination for our guests while staying true to our cultural roots.
“Talking Stick Resort has had a far-reaching impact on both the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and the greater Scottsdale area. Its success has allowed us to reinvest in programs that benefit our people while providing world-class entertainment and hospitality to our guests. We are excited to celebrate this milestone by giving back to the guests who have supported us for the past 15 years. Their loyalty has fueled our success, and these events are our way of showing appreciation. We look forward to the next 15 years of unforgettable experiences.”
Arizona tribal gaming contributions to benefits fund increase in Q3
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) says $30.8m in tribal gaming contributions were made to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the third quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. This represents a 7.9 per cent increase when compared to the same period in 2024.
The Arizona Benefits Fund receives 88 per cent of tribal gaming contributions to support instructional improvement in schools, trauma and emergency care, tourism, and wildlife conservation. Contributions for Q3 comprise: Instructional Improvement Fund/Education, $15.3m; Trauma and Emergency Services Fund $7.6m; Arizona Department of Gaming Operating Costs $2.7m; Arizona Wildlife Conservation Fund $2.1m; Tourism Fund $2.1m; and Problem Gambling Education, Treatment and Prevention, $616,901.
