A quiet debut for casino

“We’re definitely raising the bar for gaming in Southern Arizona”

Workers at the 165,000-square-foot casino near East Los Reales Road and South Nogales Highway were busy applying the final touches Wednesday. via The Arizona Daily Star

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Thu, October 11th, 2007

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