The Arena Poker Room at Talking Stick Resort. Talking Stick Resort has an impressive 49 poker tables, making it the largest poker room in Arizona. It’s a room fit to accommodate the Arizona State Championship Tournament, which is hosted here every August and has a $1,000,000 prize pool. Daily tournaments are held at 11:15 AM and 7:15 PM. 951 reviews of Talking Stick Resort 'Whenever I find myself in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, I make every effort to visit Casino Arizona. It's a spacious, no frills casino with great action in their poker room. Saturday was my seventh (?) visit to Casino Arizona. Jkap wrote a review about Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, AZ 5 4 3 2 1. Not local but visit here once a year. Talking Stick Poker Room, large room needs better management. Overall this room is worthwhile, 24 hour action, lots of tables, games and limits to choose from. The pleasant resort of the Native American Talking Stick casino lies north of Scottsdale. The great number, approaching a thousand machines, that the casino owns includes basically all the popular games. Tables of Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Three Card Poker,.
POKER ROOM MENU
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HOLIDAY MENU
Special menus are offered (in addition to the regular menu) for most holidays. Check here for special offers.
APPETIZERS AND SOUPS
Pork Pot Stickers$6.25
steamed or fried, six pot stickers served with sweet and sour or hot mustard sauce
Boneless Chicken Wings$10.25
ten deep fried chicken wings with choice of barbeque, teriyaki or buffalo sauce, served with side of carrots and celery with ranch dressing
Onion Rings $6.25
deep fried onion rings, served with a side of ranch
Chicken Tenders $9.00
deep fried chicken tenders, served with honey mustard or ranch dressing and french fries
Shrimp Cocktail $11.25
classic shrimp cocktail, six jumbo shrimp, served with cocktail sauce
Cheese Quesadilla$8.00, with protein $13.00
crisp flour tortilla filled with melted cheddar and monterey jack cheese, diced green chiles, red onion and tomatoes, served with sour cream, guacamole and our signature salsa
protein choices: chicken, pork, steak or shrimp
SOUPS
Soup of the Day Cup $3.75 Bowl $5.25
Egg Drop Soup Cup $3.75 Bowl $5.25
Wonton Soup Cup $5.25 Bowl $9.75
Chile Con Carne Cup $5.25 Bowl $9.75
SALADS
NO SUBSTITUTIONS ON SALADS PLEASE
Enhance your salad with choice of chicken, shrimp or salmon* $5.75, or NY Steak $7.75
Tuna Plate $11.00
two scoops of tuna, toasted pita bread, cucumbers, sliced tomatoes and black olives
Strawberry Salad $9.00
mixed greens, fresh strawberries, crumbled blue cheese, julienne red onions, topped with toasted almonds, served with raspberry vinaigrette
Caesar Salad $9.00
chopped romaine lettuce tossed with our house-made caesar dressing, garlic croutons and parmesan cheese
Spinach Salad $9.00
spinach, hard boiled eggs, chopped bacon, red onions, shredded carrots, served with your choice of dressing
Inca Salad $9.00
mix greens, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, cilantro, basil, red onions, diced tomatoes, avocado, corn, served with herb vinaigrette
Garden Salad $6.25
crisp greens, tomatoes, sliced cucumber, shaved red onion, served with your choice of dressing
Chef Salad $9.00
crisp greens, julienne ham and turkey breast, hardboiled egg, tomatoes, sliced cucumber, shaved red onion, cheddar cheese, served with your choice of dressing
HEALTHY CHOICES
items served with your choice of diced fruit, cottage cheese, steamed vegetable or side salad
Grilled Chicken Breast $10.50
blackened, tandoori seasoned, or lightly seasoned with salt and pepper
Poached Trout* $10.50
8 oz. trout fillet poached in our cajun seafood boil
Grilled or Poached Cod* $10.50
7 oz. cod fillet
ENTREES
entrees served with vegetable of the day and your choice of mashed potatoes, baked potato or french fries
New York Steak* $19.75
8 oz. new york steak grilled to order, topped with garlic herb compound butter
Fish Basket $11.50
breaded cod and fantail shrimp, served with cocktail sauce
Grilled Chicken $11.00
grilled chicken topped with dijon and sundried tomato cream sauce
Grilled Cod* $11.00
grilled 7 oz cod fillet topped with garlic butter sauce
Trout* $11.00
grilled 8 oz. trout fillet, seasoned flour, lemon caper sauce, your choice of char-grilled, poached or blackened
Pork Chops* $17.75
two flour dusted pork chops, oven baked to a golden brown
Atlantic Salmon* $11.00
7 oz. salmon fillet, your choice of char-grilled, poached or blackened
Classic Pot Roast $10.00
fall-apart tender beef pot roast, served with carrot, celery, potatoes and onions
PASTA
all pastas are served with toasted garlic bread and topped with shredded parmesan cheese
Pasta with Sauce $6.25
choice of penne, rigatoni, fettuccini or linguini, served with marinara or alfredo sauce
Homemade Lasagna $8.00
layers of pasta, fresh marinara, italian sausage, lean ground beef and three cheeses
Andouille Sausage & Artichoke $11.00
creamy basil pesto sauce, rigatoni pasta
Spicy Chicken Alfredo $11.00
chicken breast sautéed with onions, garlic, and bacon, served with fresh homemade spicy alfredo sauce, fettuccini pasta
Shrimp Scampi & Broccoli $11.00
white wine sauce, caper butter, linguini pasta
SANDWICHES & BURGERS
all sandwiches and burgers served with fries or potato chips
additional toppings: grilled onions, mushrooms, green chiles, bacon, bleu cheese, salsa, guacamole $1.25
TSR Burger* $10.00
1/2 pound ground beef patty with lettuce, tomato, red onion and the cheese of your choice, served on a toasted brioche bun
Chicken Taco Avocado Wrap $10.00
flour tortilla, grilled chicken breast, guacamole spread, monterey jack cheese, lettuce and tomato
BLT $8.00
crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise, served on your choice of toast
Hot Dog $6.25 Chili Dog $9.00
grilled all beef hot dog, served with diced red onions, cheddar cheese
Turkey Club $9.00
sliced turkey breast, swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, served on your choice of bread
Beer Battered Cod Sandwich $9.00
melted american cheese, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, served on a grilled hoagie roll
Reuben $10.00
corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing, served on grilled rye bread
Tuna Melt $10.00
grilled with your choice of cheese and bread
THE ARENA ASIAN ENTREES
choice of steamed white rice or brown rice. Add your choice of chicken, pork, tofu, beef or shrimp
Kung Pao $6.25, with protein $11.50
spicy stir fried bell peppers, onions, celery and peanuts kung pao sauce
Sweet and Sour$6.25, with protein $11.50
bell pepper, onions, pineapple chunks, sweet and sour sauce
Fried Rice $6.25,with protein $11.50
peas, carrots, bean sprouts, green onions, egg, soy sauce
Pad Thai $6.25,with protein$11.50
rice noodles, garlic, onions, carrots, egg, peanuts, bean sprouts, pad thai sauce
Lo Mein $6.25,with protein$11.50
bean sprouts, onions, bell peppers
Chow Mein $6.25,with protein$11.50
egg noodles, bok choy, onions, celery, carrots, green onions, dark sauce
Stir-Fry $6.25,with protein$11.50
onions, bell peppers, ginger, mushrooms, celery, water chestnuts, bok choy with dark sauce
RICE AND NOODLE BOWLS
Black Pepper Beef & Sugar Peas $11.00
cracked black pepper, garlic, ginger, bell pepper, onions
Mongolian Beef $11.00
julienne onions, spicy dark sauce
Singapore Rice Noodles $11.00
shrimp, bbq pork, egg, onions, bell peppers, ginger, soy sauce, spicy curry
Happy Family $11.00
cabbage, broccoli, carrots, water chestnuts, bell peppers, onions with chicken, beef, bbq pork, shrimp and lo mein noodles in spicy black bean sauce
General Tso Chicken $11.00
crispy chicken, garlic, green onions, sesame seeds, ginger, broccoli, soy-hoisin sauce
House Fried Rice $11.00
chicken, bbq pork and shrimp, green peas, carrot, green onions, bean sprouts, eggs
BREAKFAST
Classic Breakfast* $9.00
two eggs any style, sausage or bacon, hash browns and toast
2am until Noon - no substitutions $ 5.25
Croissant Two Egg Sandwich* $6.25
fried eggs, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon and a side of hash browns
Casino Breakfast* $10.00
two eggs any style and your choice of two pancakes or french toast, two sausages or bacon
Avocado and Bacon Burrito $9.00
flour tortilla, scrambled eggs, bacon, avocado, hash browns, monterey jack cheese and salsa
Pancakes $4.25
three fluffy buttermilk cakes
Eggs Benedict* $9.00
two poached eggs, toasted english muffin, canadian bacon with hollandaise sauce and a side of hash browns
Build Your Own Omelet $9.00
three egg omelete with your choice of three toppings: bacon, sausage, ham, swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, provolone cheese, american cheese, onions, green chilies, bell peppers, diced tomatoes served with hash browns and your choice of toast
NY Steak & Eggs* $16.75
8 oz. grilled New York steak with two eggs your way hash browns and your choice of toast
Pork Chops & Eggs* $14.75
two 4 oz. seasoned flour-dusted pork chops, two eggs any style, hash browns and your choice of toast
Oatmeal $4.25
brown sugar and raisins
Fruit Parfait $7.75
yogurt, granola, fresh fruit, toasted coconut
Assorted Cereals $4.25
add banana or strawberries $2.00
DESSERTS
Five Layer Chocolate Cake $6.25
five layers high of dark chocolate
Cheese Cake $5.25
house-made cheese cake served with strawberry sauce
Sugar Free Cheese Cake $6.25
served with fresh sliced strawberries
Apple Pie $4.25
make it ala mode $6.50
Scoop of Ice Cream $3.25
Ice Cream Sundae $6.00
scoop of either vanilla, chocolate or strawberry ice cream, topped with your choice of chocolate, strawberry sauce or crushed pineapple, whipped cream, chopped nuts, cherry
Brownie Sundae $7.50
warm chocolate brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, chopped nuts, cherry
Milkshake $5.25
choose vanilla, chocolate or strawberry ice cream topped with whipped cream, cherry
add a banana $1.25
Banana Bread $3.75
BEVERAGES
soft drinks, brewed coffee, iced tea and hot tea are complimentary
Bottled Water $1.25
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Hot Chocolate $1.50
Milk $2.50
Juices $2.50
Monster $5.00
regular, absolute zero & low carb available
Red Bull $3.75
regular, sugar free, cranberry, tropical & blueberry available
A la Carte
Shrimp $7.00
Chicken Breast $8.00
Cod* $8.00
Pork Chops* $8.00
New York Steak* $9.00
Salmon* $9.00
Trout* $9.00
SNACKS
Warm Cashews $5.25
Potato Chips $3.25
Peanuts $4.25
Baked Potato $3.25
French Fries $3.25
Fried Rice $3.25
Mashed Potato $3.25
Avocado $3.25
Bowl of Fruit $4.25
Carrots & Celery $3.25
Cole Slaw $3.25
Cottage Cheese $3.25
Green Beans $3.25
Pancake $2.50
Sweet Fries $3.25
Toast $2.25
White/Brown Rice $3.25
Side Caesar/House $3.25
Steamed Broccoli $3.25
Stir Fry Vegetable $3.25
Strawberry Cup $4.25
Sweet Corn $3.25
Whole Fruit $2.25
- please inform your server of any food allergies
- all prices do not include tax
- egg substitute available upon request
*consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood
shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
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Join TodayTalking Stick Resort is a luxurious Las Vegas style casino located a mere 12 miles from Phoenix, in Scottsdale, Arizona. There are two golf courses on the property, designed by legendary course architects Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore.
Aside from golf, you will also find 11 bars and lounges, two retail outlets, a concert showroom, as well as a resort-style pool with cabanas and day beds available for rent. Needless to say, there is no shortage of entertainment options and amenities here. Owned by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, this resort casino is a landmark in the state of Arizona.
Casino at Talking Stick Resort
[table “” not found /]With more than 50 table games including 3-Card Poker, Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Let it Ride, Keno and Casino War, along with 800 slot machines – there’s something here for every gambler.
You can find progressive jackpots for both Pai Gow and 3-Card Poker. During our last visit, these jackpots were sitting at $246,000 and $150,000, respectively.
Blackjack at Talking Stick Resort
The minimum bet at blackjack here is only $5 unless the room gets busy, at which point they will bump that minimum to $10 on most tables. In the high limit room, minimum bets start at $25. Maximum betting in this casino for table games on the main casino floor is set at $1,000 most of the time. However, you can split and double down on the same bet.
There is also a progressive side bet offered on many blackjack tables for making a straight with your first two cards, and they do not need to be in order. For example, it you get a 4 followed by a 3, that is a winner. And any subsequent straight cards you receive that don’t bust you, increases your payout.
Roulette and Craps at Talking Stick Resort
While you won’t find a roulette table or a craps table here, you will find 12 electronic craps units with dimensional dice, and 8 electronic roulette units.
Video Poker and Slot Machines
There are 150+ video poker machines to choose from. The paytables on the games at Talking Stick are not very good. You will find video poker machines that pay out much better when visiting more prominent gambling locations like Las Vegas or Atlantic City. The variety of games available at Talking Stick are not great either. You will primarily have to choose from basic GameKing machines with the standard VP variants. If video poker is your game of choice, this casino will not be a viable option for your play.
There are over 800 slot machines here. A number only outdone in the local area by Talking Stick Resort’s sister property, Casino Arizona, which has over 900. Here are some of the newest games on offer:
– Wheel of Fortune
– Buffalo Stampede
– Miss Kitty
– Sun and Moon
– Tiki Torch
– 88 Fortunes
– Willy Wonka Pure Imagination
– All Star Poker 2
– Aladdin’s Fortune 3D
*There are also 12 electronic craps units with dimensional dice
The Arena Poker Room at Talking Stick Resort
Talking Stick Resort has an impressive 49 poker tables, making it the largest poker room in Arizona. It’s a room fit to accommodate the Arizona State Championship Tournament, which is hosted here every August and has a $1,000,000 prize pool.
Daily tournaments are held at 11:15 AM and 7:15 PM. You will find massage therapists working from 12pm to 12am daily, offering table-side massages starting at $15. And an added perk in this poker room is that you not only earn $1/hour in comp, but you can cash those dollars out for cold hard cash!
You won’t find bigger limits anywhere else in the area. On any given day, a $40/$80 Mix game is running strong. That game includes such options as Badugi, Archie, Badacey, Super Stud8, 2-7 triple draw, Big O, and many, many more.
If you happen to be a mid-stakes player, this room certainly has what you need. Limit Hold’em is offered from 3/6 all the way to 40/80, Spread Limit Hold’em is offered from 2/3 to 5/10, Spread Limit Omaha High is offered from 2/3 to 25/25, Stud Hi/Lo / Omaha Hi/Lo is offered from 8/16 to 20/40 and Omaha Hi/Lo is offered at 4/8.
There are an abundance of promotions ranging from bad beat jackpots, to hourly splashpots on weekdays, high hands, royal flush payouts, football score tickets during NFL games handed out every quarter, and on the 2nd Monday of the month, Mad Mondays, where every 15 minutes the highest hand in the room gets $250 from 12pm to 12am!
An important restriction to be aware of when playing poker in Arizona is the betting limitations. You can never bet more than $500 at a time, in poker, in this state. There is also a 3-raise maximum in multiway pots. The only exception is if you are heads up by the third raise. In that case, there is no limit on the number of raises.
Hotel at Talking Stick Resort
Talking Stick Resort is a 15 story property with 496 Deluxe rooms, which includes Luxury Suites, Executive King Suites, Club Level Rooms, 2 Bay Suites and 3 Bay Suites. Most rooms include a large balcony. All rooms have a minimum of 500sq feet of living space, offer complimentary wifi, include an LED smart TV with cable, and have floor to ceiling windows.
Deluxe rooms start at $139/night on weekdays, and $189 on weekends. The poker room rate starts at a very reasonable $89/night on weekdays and $129/night on weekends.
Deluxe King – Rates start at $139 on weeknights and $169 on weekends. If you opt for the scenic room, add $15 on weekdays and add $30 on weekends.
Signature King – Rates start at $169 on weeknights and $219 on weekends. If you opt for the scenic room, add $15 on weekdays and add $30 on weekends. From here on up you’ll have a large balcony to enjoy.
Executive King – Rates start at $209 on weeknights and $259 on weekends.
Club Level King – Rates start at $214 on weeknights and $264 on weekends. Club Level guests receive a complimentary shoe shine, nightly turndown service, upgraded linens and a complimentary newspaper (available upon request). Guests also receive complimentary access to the Tower Club Lounge for both morning and afternoon receptions. Each morning, enjoy a light breakfast offering a rotating selection of foods, accompanied by a variety of fresh juices, coffee, espresso, and tea selections. Each afternoon, enjoy a selection of light appetizers and snacks, accompanied by complimentary beer, wine or champagne.
2 Bay Suite – Rate is $699/night. This spacious suite offers 1,000sq feet which includes a living room, dining room, bedroom and 1.5 bedrooms. You also will enjoy an oversized balcony overlooking the pool, with entrances both from the living room, and the bedroom.
3 Bay Suite – Rate is $999/night. This spacious suite offers 1,500sq feet which includes a living room, dining room, bedroom and 1.5 bedrooms. You also will enjoy an oversized balcony overlooking the pool, with entrances both from the living room, and the bedroom. An added touch to this suite is the 32-inch LCD HDTV ingeniously displayed within the king bed’s footboard.
Restaurants & Dining at Talking Stick Resort
Talking Stick Resort offers 6 unique restaurants. The Arena Poker Room also has its own kitchen and menu offered to seated players.
Orange Sky – Orange Sky is the signature fine dining restaurant at Talking Stick Resort with one of the best sunset views in Arizona and an award-winning wine list. Located on the 14th floor of the hotel, Orange Sky has floor-to-ceiling windows that give you a sweeping view of Scottsdale’s beautiful orange sunsets. Hence the name, Orange Sky.
Blue Coyote Cafe – This 24 hour casual dining option offers indoor and outdoor seating and a large menu selection features items for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a Southwestern flair. There is also a full Sushi menu offering sashimi, nagiri and rolls.
Blue Coyote Cantina – The Cantina offers a more upscale atmosphere than the Café. Here you’ll find a Southwestern inspired menu and fun weekly specials like $2 Taco Tuesdays from 4pm to 10pm, $1 Oyster Wednesdays from 4pm to 7pm and Sunday NFL Viewing Parties.
Black Fig Coffee and Birstro – This 24 hour express service eatery is a one stop shop for coffee, tea, soups, salads, pizza, appetizers, sandwiches and cookies. It’s a great late night option for fast premade items, and close enough to the main casino bar that you could continue watching the game and drinking your beer while waiting for something to be cooked.
Ocean Trail – This restaurant is a favorite of casino guests. It offers a 19 seat bar and a few tables with modern lines and colors throughout. This is a very trendy spot, Ocean Trail offers fantastic Cajun style boils, clam chowder and raw oysters. The hot New Orleans style dishes are cooked on open cooking stations right in front of you at the bar, and you can dictate your spice level preference as well. Happy hour is Monday through Friday from 4pm to 7pm.
Wandering Horse Buffet – This award-winning buffet offers the best of Italian, Asian, Mexican, Mediterranean and American cuisines. There are live cooking stations, a carving station, a brick oven pizza kitchen and delectable desserts as well. Sunday brunch for adults is $33.95 and for kids is $16.95. Lunch Monday – Thursday is $13.95 for adults and $8 for kids. Dinner Monday – Thursday is $20.95 for adults and $14 for kids. Breakfast Friday/Saturday is $11.95 for adults and $6 for kids. Lunch Friday/Saturday is $13.95 for adults and $8 for kids. Dinner Friday/Saturday is $33.95 for adults and $16.95 for kids.