We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort (Fort McDowell)

10424 N Fort McDowell Rd, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264

We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, formerly Fort McDowell Casino, is the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation's AAA Four-Diamond property northeast of Scottsdale, set against views of Four Peaks and the Red Mountains along the Verde River. The gaming floor covers 166,000 square feet with slots, blackjack, roulette, a sportsbook, and a bingo hall, and the resort connects to two award-winning golf courses at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (Cholla and Saguaro). Dining ranges from the Ember steakhouse to a buffet and casual grab-and-go spots, and the Lucky 7 Saloon hosts free live bands on weekends. It's one of the closer casino getaways to the East Valley, just past Fountain Hills on the Beeline Highway.