CHANDLER, AZ – Gila River Resorts & Casinos has opened a bingo hall at its newest property, Santan Mountain. To celebrate the launch of bingo at Santan Mountain and unveil its new bingo venue, Gila River Resorts & Casinos will be hosting a grand opening event that is open to the public on Aug. 29 – Sept. 1. The grand opening event will be held from 10:00am to 12:00pm and 4:00pm to 6:00pm, at Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Santan Mountain, located at 7101 Gilbert Rd. Chandler, AZ 85249.
The grand opening weekend will include the world’s largest bingo drum, giveaways, a live DJ, and a surprise celebrity guest host. The first 230 guests in line for each session will get to spin the prize wheel and win a free T-shirt, dauber, gift card, hat, varsity jacket, or other prizes. Attendees will also have a chance to participate in Santan Mountain’s inaugural bingo games at 12:00pm, 5:30pm, and 6:30pm. Santan Mountain is also offering a “buy one, get one free” special offer for electronic ticket packages during the grand opening weekend, Friday, Aug. 29 to Monday, Sept. 1.
The new state-of-the-art bingo room also will host Bingo After Dark. Also known as B.A.D. Bingo, the late-night sessions will take place every Saturday night at 11:30pm and include a live DJ, line dancing, glowsticks, cash prizes, and more. Surprise hosts will lead the first B.A.D. Bingo session at Santan Mountain on Saturday, August 30.
“Bingo has consistently been one of the most beloved and high-energy experiences at our Vee Quiva location, drawing loyal guests and new players alike with every session,” said Denise Pfaff, Gila River Resorts & Casinos General Manager. “We knew we had something special, and with the excitement and demand continuing to grow, it only made sense to bring bingo to our newest and most modern property – Santan Mountain. We’re thrilled to introduce a vibrant new way to play and win in a one-of-a-kind setting.”
Santan Mountain’s 13,000 sq. ft. bingo hall features an indoor/outdoor open floor plan with floor-to-ceiling windows that provide views of the Santan Mountains. The space includes a sound and lighting system designed to support events, a dance floor, contemporary interior design elements, 98-inch HDTVs, and digital bingo capabilities. Bingo sessions will be held daily, with ticket packages available from $30 to $225.
