Casino Del Sol

What Casino Del Sol does

Casino Del Sol is a privately held, tribally-owned casino resort enterprise operated by the federally recognized Pascua Yaqui Tribe in Tucson, Arizona. The integrated resort portfolio encompasses the flagship Casino Del Sol resort (opened 2011), the sister property Casino of the Sun (established 1982 as Southern Arizona's first casino), the AVA Amphitheater (an approximately 5,000-seat open-air concert venue), Sewailo Golf Club (an 18-hole, par-72, 7,400-yard championship course co-designed by Notah Begay III and Ty Butler), Del Sol Marketplace (tax-free convenience store and gas station), and the forthcoming Casino Del Sol, Vahi Ta'am (a 163,000-square-foot property opening November 2026 as the first gaming property within Tucson city limits).

The enterprise offers a multi-vertical stack of approximately 1,300 slot machines, 22 table games, blackjack, poker, bingo, sports betting via SolSports, two hotel towers (Resort Tower with 215 rooms including 10 suites, and Estrella Tower with 151 rooms), 10+ dining venues including the Forbes Four-Star PY Steakhouse, a 19,000-square-foot event center, a 90-space RV park, the Hiapsi Spa, and the Club Sol Players Club loyalty program supported by in-property touch screen kiosks and a native iOS/Android mobile app. The underlying technology layer is modest: a CMS-based website, a loyalty/marketing platform (ProHost Module for TrafficGen, per Romero Awards), a mobile app, and SolSports betting integration rather than proprietary AI or data platforms.

The business model is direct-to-consumer resort and gaming operations, generating transaction-based revenue across gaming, hotel, food and beverage, entertainment ticketing, golf, spa, and retail/fuel streams, supplemented by event bookings, weddings, and group/corporate business. Customers are predominantly individual consumers (local Tucson residents, regional visitors, and tourists) plus event planners and group business; the only notable institutional relationship is a 20-year partnership with the University of Arizona that includes stadium naming rights and Sewailo Golf Club serving as the official home course for UA men's and women's golf teams. As a tribal enterprise, Casino Del Sol operates under the Pascua Yaqui Gaming Compact and tribal sovereignty, with the Tribal Council (Chairman Robert Valencia) maintaining governance oversight and CEO Kimberly Van Amburg leading day-to-day operations since 2014 under a renewal that includes a Tribal Succession Program to prepare tribal members for executive management roles.

Name

Casino Del Sol

Legal name

Pascua Yaqui Tribe, dba Casino Del Sol

Website

https://casinodelsol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Casino Del Sol is a tribally-owned multi-property casino resort enterprise operated by the Pascua Yaqui Tribe in Tucson, Arizona, offering gaming, two hotel towers, dining, entertainment, golf, spa, and sports betting to regional visitors and local residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Casino Hotels (72112), Casino Hotels (721120), Gambling Industries (7132), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Casino Resorts (THAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Casino Resorts (THAGACAJ), Integrated Casino Resorts (Casino + Hotel/Entertainment) (MPAEAAAA), Destination Casino Hotels (THAGAJAC), Destination/Regional Casinos (Drive-to Markets) (MPAEAAAC)

Keywords

• Casino gaming
• Resort hospitality
• Tribal gaming enterprise
• Championship golf
• Live entertainment venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Casino Gaming: Primary revenue from casino gaming operations including slot machines, table games, poker, bingo, and high limit gaming areas. The property features over 22,000 square feet of gaming space with approximately 1,300 slot machines and 22 table games.
2. Hotel Accommodations: Revenue from resort hotel rooms and suites across two towers - Resort Tower with 215 rooms including 10 suites, and Estrella Tower with 151 rooms including 4 suites. Includes pool access, spa services, and resort amenities.
3. Food and Beverage: Revenue from 10+ dining options including PY Steakhouse (Forbes Four-Star), Ume (Asian), Festa International Buffet, Moby's, Abuelitas, and multiple bars and lounges. Includes catering and banquet services for events.
4. Entertainment and Events: Revenue from AVA Amphitheater (approximately 5,000 seat concert venue), Casino Del Sol Event Center, and various live entertainment. Tickets sold for headliner concerts and events.
5. Golf Operations: Revenue from Sewailo Golf Club - an 18-hole championship golf course co-designed by Notah Begay III and Ty Butler. Includes tee times, golf instruction, and golf packages.
6. Del Sol Marketplace: Convenience store and gas station operating 24 hours, selling tax-free tobacco products, snacks, drinks, and providing car wash services. Revenue from fuel and retail sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Casino Del Sol operates a full-service tribal casino resort in Tucson, Arizona, offering Vegas-style gaming (over 1,300 slot machines, 22 table games, poker, bingo, high limit gaming, sports betting via SolSports), two hotel towers (Resort Tower with 215 rooms and Estrella Tower with 151 rooms), 10+ dining venues including the Forbes Four-Star PY Steakhouse, the 5,000-seat AVA Amphitheater, the 18-hole Sewailo Golf Club, Hiapsi Spa, 19,000+ sq ft of meeting/event space, a 90-space RV park, and the tax-free Del Sol Marketplace. A third gaming property, Casino Del Sol Vahi Ta'am, is scheduled to open November 2026.

Product overview

Casino Del Sol is a multi-property casino resort enterprise operated by the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, comprising the flagship Casino Del Sol resort and its sister property Casino of the Sun. The integrated resort offering includes Vegas-style casino gaming (slots, table games, poker, bingo, sports betting via SolSports), two hotel towers (Resort Tower with 215 rooms and Estrella Tower with 151 rooms), over 10 dining venues including the award-winning PY Steakhouse, the 5,000-seat AVA Amphitheater concert venue, championship Sewailo Golf Club, Hiapsi Spa, comprehensive meeting/event facilities (19,000 sq ft), 90-space RV park, Del Sol Marketplace tax-free convenience store, and the Club Sol Players Club loyalty program. A third property, Casino Del Sol Vahi Ta'am, is slated to open November 2026 as the first gaming property within Tucson city limits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Casino Gaming Vegas-style casino gaming including slots, table games (blackjack, poker), bingo, and high limit gaming areas. The gaming floor spans over 22,000 square feet with approximately 1,300 slot machines and 22 table games.
• Resort Tower Hotel 10-story tower with 215 elegantly appointed guest rooms including 10 suites, offering direct casino floor access, pool area with private cabanas, splash pad, twin Jacuzzis, and Hiapsi Spa access.
• Estrella Tower Hotel 151-room modern hotel adjacent to casino main entrance with pool featuring a 100-foot water slide, poolside bar, jacuzzi, video arcade, and fitness center.
• PY Steakhouse Forbes Four-Star and Wine Spectator Award-winning fine dining steakhouse featuring hand-cut premium meats, fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and over 1,000 hand-selected wine bottles.
• AVA Amphitheater Award-winning 5,000-seat open-air concert venue (Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheater) hosting world-renowned musical acts, comedy shows, and sporting events with covered seating and lawn areas.
• Sewailo Golf Club 18-hole par-72 championship golf course co-designed by Notah Begay III and Ty Butler, measuring 7,400 yards from championship tees with five tee boxes per hole, practice facilities, and full clubhouse amenities.
• Hiapsi Spa Full-service spa and fitness center offering therapeutic treatments, massages, and wellness services for resort and day guests.
• Casino Del Sol Event Center Conference and event venue for meetings, conventions, weddings, and entertainment with 19,000 sq ft of flexible space including Grand Ballroom and breakout rooms.
• Casino Del Sol RV Park 90-space RV park providing hookups for part-time and full-time RVers with access to casino amenities.
• Del Sol Marketplace Tax-free convenience store and Shell gas station open 24 hours offering snacks, drinks, food, ice, tax-free tobacco products, and car wash services.
• Casino of the Sun Sister property and Tucson's first casino (originally opened as Arizona Club in 1982), offering slots, table games including blackjack, and the Sunflower Cafe restaurant.
• SolSports Sports betting platform enabling wagering on sporting events.
• Casino Del Sol Dining Restaurants Portfolio of 10+ dining options including Festa International Buffet, Ume (Asian/sushi), Moby's, Abuelitas, SweetScape Desserts, Sunflower Cafe, StreetScape Deli, Wildcats Grille, Prema, Sol Brew, and In-Room Dining.
• Casino Del Sol, Vahi Ta'am Forthcoming third gaming property - 163,000 sq ft facility with 52,334 sq ft gaming floor and four food and beverage venues. First gaming property within Tucson city limits.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• University of ArizonaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 202520-year partnership announced in December 2025 includes renaming of Casino Del Sol Stadium as part of the deal. Athletic sponsorship and revenue generation partnership to support University of Arizona programs. Sewailo Golf Club serves as official home course for UA women's and men's golf teams through at least 2020.
• University of Arizona AthleticscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSewailo Golf Club serves as official home course for UA women's and men's golf teams. Partnership gives UA golf teams exclusive access to 18-hole championship golf course and separate practice facility. Extended through 2020 season.
• McCarthy Building CompaniescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for the 2018 hotel expansion project including new 151-room hotel, 90-space RV park, and conference center expansion. McCarthy is one of the oldest privately held national construction companies.
• Cuningham Group ArchitecturecoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm based in Las Vegas serving as architect for the 2018 hospitality expansion project including new hotel, RV park, and Event Center.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gila River Hotels & Casinos: Arizona tribal casino operator running multiple integrated gaming properties (Wild Horse Pass, Vee Quiva, Lone Butte) with hotels, dining, and entertainment. Closest direct peer to Casino Del Sol given same Arizona tribal-enterprise model, multi-property footprint, and resort amenities.
• Talking Stick Resort: Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community casino resort near Scottsdale with hotel, multiple dining outlets, casino gaming, and entertainment. Comparable integrated resort operating model in Arizona with similar tribal ownership structure.
• Desert Diamond Casinos: Tohono O'odham Nation tribal casino operator with multiple Arizona properties (Tucson, Sahuarita, Glendale, West Valley). Competes directly with Casino Del Sol for Tucson-area gaming and resort guests.
• We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort: Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation integrated casino resort with hotel, dining, and adjacent We-Ko-Pa Golf Club. Closely comparable model combining casino, lodging, and championship golf under a single Arizona tribal owner.
• Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino: Flagship Gila River resort property featuring hotel, multiple dining venues, casino gaming, and entertainment. Closely comparable to Casino Del Sol in amenity mix and target guest, competing for the same Arizona drive-to and tourist gaming market.

Broad incumbents

• Pechanga Resort Casino: Large California tribal integrated resort (Temecula) with hotel tower, multiple restaurants, casino gaming, golf, and entertainment. Comparable full-service tribal resort model but at significantly larger scale and outside Arizona.
• Foxwoods Resort Casino: Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation integrated casino resort in Connecticut with hotels, gaming, dining, and entertainment. Compares on integrated-resort scale and tribal-ownership structure; larger and more diversified geographically.
• Mohegan Sun: Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority integrated casino resort in Connecticut with hotel, arena, gaming, dining, and entertainment. Comparable tribal-owned integrated resort with similar amenity mix (arena comparable to AVA Amphitheater).
• MGM Resorts International: Major commercial integrated resort operator with large Las Vegas and regional casino-resort properties (Bellagio, MGM Grand, Beau Rivage, National Harbor). Comparable resort-amenity benchmark and competes for destination gaming/entertainment dollars, though operates under a commercial (non-tribal) structure.
• WinStar World Casino and Resort: Chickasaw Nation tribal casino resort in Oklahoma — one of the largest gaming properties in the U.S. by gaming positions, with hotels, golf, and entertainment. Comparable tribal-owned integrated-resort scale and amenity breadth, though operating in a different state.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CDSResort
• Facebookfacebook.com/casinodelsol
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ava-amphitheater

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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