Gila River Resorts and Casino - Santan Mountain

Non smoking Casino. This Casino is not only clean but it’s very bright inside. It’s not dark and gloomy like others. It smells fresh. The staff is amazing. Michele was very polite and knew the history on the Casino. She shared great information about when is was built.

Pretty cool place. The staff is always super nice and friendly. It’s definitely always clean! I like the fact that they announce jackpot winners every 30 minutes or so. I just wish there was more food options or some thing that was always open like pizza. Gambling makes you hungry! Another great bonus is the free drink station, especially when I go in the morning and just need a little coffee to get me started!

Santan, Mountain Casino, one of my favorite HOT local destinations. Many fun and wonderful slot games which award MORE hand pay JACKPOTS along with it’s sister Casinos than any other non-affiliated ones. The kick backs from the players club are top-tier especially when you’re an Invitational card holder, which before this year was unheard of to me. I would highly recommend to everyone who ENJOYS having a good time in an invigorating atmosphere that is close to home. You too could be 30 minutes from winning a pocket full of CASH!!!

I’ve been a regular visitor to this casino since it first opened in July 2022, and I want to take a moment to share my experience as both a supporter of the local community and a frequent guest. One of the things I’ve consistently enjoyed is the level of service. The dealers, servers, and staff are always attentive and professional. They recognize me by name, make me feel welcome, and provide excellent drink service. That personal touch has always stood out to me, and it’s one of the main reasons I’ve continued coming here over the years. That being said, I’ve recently noticed some issues that I feel are worth mentioning. I usually stop by on weekdays (especially Tuesdays) since weekends can be very busy with newer players. I treat the experience as entertainment—much like watching a movie in a luxury setting—and I understand that losses are part of the game. However, during my most recent visits, the payout experience has been concerning. For example, on a Tuesday I lost more than 30 hands in a row at the same table with the same dealer (Jenny/Chris), even while varying my bets from $10 up to $450. Despite playing strategies I’ve relied on for years, the results didn’t feel consistent with the usual odds of the games. I also noticed that many other players around me were experiencing heavy losses, which made it feel like the system itself was difficult to beat rather than the usual fair risk of play. Additionally, I observed that the floor managers weren’t always updating or tracking bets accurately. This adds to the feeling of frustration when paired with unusual losing streaks. For someone like me, who only plays a few times a week to unwind while my wife (who also enjoys playing) socializes, it’s discouraging to lose not just money but also confidence in the fairness of the games. I’m sharing this because I want this casino to thrive—I’ve supported it since the beginning and encouraged others to visit. But lately, I’ve noticed friends and regulars choosing to stay away due to similar concerns. Even some employees have mentioned challenges, which suggests there may be deeper issues that need attention. I still believe this casino has the potential to be the best local entertainment spot. The service is excellent, the atmosphere is welcoming, and it provides a good way for my wife and me to relax during the week. My hope is that management takes a closer look at the payout systems, oversight, and fairness of the games so that regulars like me can continue to enjoy visiting with confidence. Good luck to new players, and I truly wish this casino the best going forward. With a few adjustments, it can remain a place I’m proud to support locally.

We had a fun time here. Its so clean and fresh and smoke free!!! The young man at guest services was so kind and professional while he set up all our new rewards cards. We came for the B.A.D. BINGO. He answered all our questions and guided us over to the BINGO area. Then the people in the BINGO area answered all our questions as best they could since it was the 1st weekend. We got in line at 8 based on their recommendations and it was already a long line. They actually started sales early to get the line moving, which was so efficient. Once they got the line moving, they could count back to where they would be sold out, so they went back to let the rest of the line know so they didnt have to wait for nothing. We got lucky and were the last group to get digital cards. We had some time until the game started, so we got some food and coffee. All the bar staff were great! Then we went to the BINGO room. We should have gone earlier to get better seating since there were 6 of us, but no biggie. The DJ played fun music all night. The B.A.D. BINGO staff was fun and energetic and organized. They were playing little side games like connect 4 and rock, paper, scissors for little prizes like troll dolls while we waited for the start. The numbers were drawn and announced quickly and the winners were checked efficiently. The digital games worked well and were easy to follow. They gave out glowing party favors like necklaces, rings, etc. None of us won, but we didnt care because we had so much fun!

My fav casino in all of Arizona. The Gila casinos are long standing and have the best perks if you are a member and you can use them at any location. They have concerts, hotels, promos, restaurants and anything else. This location has a good spot that stays open late to the wee hours of the morning and you can get burgers, breakfast burritos or coffee. Highly recommend the sausage breakfast burrito with the salsa. It’s out of the way so it’s not busy and has plenty of parking at both entrances. Valet too if you want.

We had a good time gambling it was paying us back long enough to stay for a few hours. We did not eat at any of the restaurants this time but we'll be back to try our luck again. Beautiful place. We have driven by so many times and never stopped it was worth the trip from casa grande had a great time.