Cliff Castle Casino ranked best casino in Arizona

CAMPE VERDE, Ariz. - For the ninth year in a row, Cliff Castle Casino has been ranked the best casino in Arizona. The Yavapai-Apache Nation, casino management and all of the casino team members are delighted to receive this honor once again.

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Wed, April 16th, 2008

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