The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a new casino and resort partnership with Casino Arizona, an enterprise owned and operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC).
Casino Arizona and its sister property, Talking Stick Resort, have been named as the official casino and resort partner for the Diamondbacks, with the new deal including visible signage and exclusive VIP experiences.
“I am thrilled to welcome Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort to our family,” commented Diamondbacks President and CEO Derrick Hall.
“The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community has long been a valued partner of the Arizona Diamondbacks, and I look forward to growing our relationship with Casino Arizona, creating memorable experiences for their guests at Chase Field and impacting members of their community.”
Under the terms of the deal, Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort logos will be featured on signage throughout the ballpark, including field insignias in front of the dugouts.
During games, a VIP lounge behind the visiting dugout will open for Casino Arizona and its guests. The deal will also enhance the team’s annual Native American Inter-Tribal Baseball and Softball Tournament (May 25-May 29) and Native American Recognition Day (May 29).
Ramon Martinez, Director of Public Relations for Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort, added: “We are always looking for like-minded organizations with which to align our Enterprise.
“Over the course of our lengthy relationship with the Arizona Diamondbacks, they have demonstrated a true commitment to their fans and the greater community. We are excited for Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort to grow with a partner who shares our values.”
The announcement builds on more than a decade of a partnership at Salt River Fields, the first Major League Baseball facility to be built on Native American land. Since it opened in 2011, the facility has brought infrastructure and investment to the area and is the site for the USS Arizona Memorial Gardens, located at the Home Plate entrance.
