The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation is a 950-member Native American tribe that calls Central Arizona’s upper Sonoran Desert home. Located to the northeast of Phoenix within Maricopa County, Arizona, the 40-square mile reservation is a small part of the ancestral territory of the once nomadic Yavapai people, who hunted and gathered food in a vast area of Arizona’s desert lowlands and mountainous Mogollon Rim country.
The new 166,341-square-foot casino replaces the original Fort McDowell Casino that initially opened in 1984 as a bingo hall. United States The new 166,341-square-foot We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort boasts state-of-the-art gaming, a variety of dining restaurants, and live entertainment. Fort McDowell Road and State Route 87 10424 N Fort McDowell Rd., Fountain Hills, AZ 85264. Website +1 800-843-3678. 82 Restaurants within 5 miles. 160 reviews of Fort McDowell Casino 'This casino, as you might expect, caters to senior citizens. They're heavy on slots and video poker and have probably the largest bingo hall ever imagined. I met my parents there at noon on a Wed. And found that I was one of about half a dozen players in the 21-30-year old demographic. Most of the dealers, however, are young.
We are determined to be the leader among indigenous communities guided by the Sovereignty and grounded in Yavapai Tradition and Culture. We strive to improve the health, well being and happiness of our nation. 
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Fort McDowell Adventures showcases three premier, resort-style special event venues suitable for hosting memorable corporate events, festive family reunions and chic country weddings. Plus, it serves as a hub for numerous outdoor activities.
Our Website – A Community Resource
This website is designed to be a resource for our community members; a place where you can learn more about our tribal government, access news and events, and read more about our various departments. It is also a resource for visitors to the Nation; a place where they can learn more about our community, our history and culture, and the numerous enterprises operating within the boundaries of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, or would like to get in touch with the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, please contact us at 480-789-7000. The court is open from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, and again 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday. We are closed on all public holidays.
Police Department
Responsible for 24/7 enforcement of tribal, state & federal laws.
Wassaja Clinic
Providing primary care & community health services & programs.
Education Division
Responsible for all education related departments & programs
Election Board
An independent board that supervises Tribal Council elections
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Prop 202 Application
Application process for donation and sponsorship requests
Fort Mcdowell Casino Bingo Times
Upcoming Events
Check out the upcoming events happening around the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. For more events and information visit our Event Calendar.
February
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In an effort to improve service and efficiency, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation will be using BidNet’s Arizona Purchasing Group for soliciting bids and quotes. This system will provide you with convenient online access to all formal and informal bid opportunities from the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, as well as from other government agencies who join and use the platform in Arizona.