In 1989 The Pascua Yaqui Tribe debuted what was then called The Arizona Club, which had the claim to fame that it featured the first high-stakes bingo game west of the Mississippi. However, there is a good bit of history with humble beginnings that even precedes Casino of the Sun. With its majestic domed ceiling representing daytime as if it were high noon, gorgeous cityscape with incredibly convincing faux second-level balconies, and some of the brightest smiling faces you could hope to see on a staff, it isn't hard to believe why.Ĭasino of the Sun features over 500 slots, a fantastic buffet with daily themed menus, and a great quick-stop eatery called Midnight Express. Proudly owned and operated by The Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Casino Del Sol and its sister casino, Casino of the Sun, have been in operation for the past 12 years and has amazed audiences from all over the globe. Then suddenly, like a glorious beacon out of the desert sands rises Casino Del Sol, with its Mediterranean architecture providing a stunning backdrop to a rapidly developing southwest side of Tucson. When one heads down Valencia Road past I-19, a joyful anticipation starts to build over the course of a few minutes.