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Fort McDowell Casino

Fort McDowell Road and State Route 87, Fountain Hills, AZ
800-843-3678, 480-837-1424
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3.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Casinos
Owner description: Gaming complex offers variety of chances to win over lady luck with 775 slot machines, blackjack, video poker, live keno, poker rooms and a bingo... more » Owner description: Gaming complex offers variety of chances to win over lady luck with 775 slot machines, blackjack, video poker, live keno, poker rooms and a bingo hall. « less
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Chandler, Arizona
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

you almost never win any thing large a great place to go home broke

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chambersburg,pa
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

Casinos can feel very glamorous at times. This one did not, but it was one of the only night time activities within walking distance of the rooms. i suppose most people walk out losers, but it seemed to be the common feeling around the resort that the odds of winning were much less at this casino. I understand they had... More

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Beverly Hills
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

The Fort McDowell Casino is one of the most dirty and disgusting casinos I have ever had the displeasure of setting foot in. They seem to have forgotten the need for an air purification system in a place that allows smoking. They add some kind of fragrance to the air that's even more disturbing than the smoke they are trying... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

Limited food choices, uncomfortable seating in the cafe, smoking inside make this a place I don't go often..

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Phoenix, AZ
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

The only place around where you can play bingo with big jackpots. Appreciate the non-smoking room.

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Caribbean Key, Florida, United States
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

This is where we made the personal acquaintance of Mr. Alex Trebek, during a Jeopardy qualifying session. He is a real gentleman and is even more dapper and handsome in person that on TV! The casino is a real winner, and so are the pool and hot tub.

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Calgary, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
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Won,t eat there again. Dispite the fact that we hardly ever win money here, the real problem is hygene. While in the restroom I witnessed one of the cooks leaving without washing his hands after touching his private parts. he refused to do so even though I insisted that he should wash his hands. It is disgusting to think this... More

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Bucks County, Pennsylvania
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
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They probably have the largest BINGO parlor out of all of the casino's which is always busy. However, I always find this casino to be smoke filled.

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Los Angeles, California
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

The Fort Mcdowell Casino is a wonderful place to visit when in the Scottsdale area for anyone who enjoys pampering themselves, eating great food, and enjoying entertainment.

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Litchfield Park, Arizona
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2011

We never gambled too much here so we didn't lose too much. As far as slots I think they are very tight. They have a huge Bingo hall that always seemed busy. We enjoyed the snow crab buffets about once a month (Fri-Sun) when we lived in Fountain Hills up to two years ago. Not sure why you can't choose... More

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