Fort McDowell Casino Reviews

a friend and i went for a little bingo therapy and had a great time even if we didn't win big - prices for matinee were reasonable and non smoking room was nice - set up with free coffee-tea and sodas - if you go get your fortune member card (its free) brfore you buy so you can start getting points for discounts and free stuff - they also give you a $10 and a $5 (for your email) credit to use on some of the slots that day - they call numbers at a nice slow rate so easy to keep up - staff were friendly and helpful - restroom and snack bar close by - we did try to go eat in one of the restaurants in casino part but they don't have a gluten free menu and my friend is medically gluten intolerent so we weren't able to try it

Won $64 on Freeplay but ,lost it soon after ! Alot of fun

The slot machines were not working right. They just kept taking my cash

Nice casino. But l don't like the smoking policy inside.

I like the Bingo here but the casino it's self is small and has bad ventilation. Not really a party casino, it's more of a place to take your Grandma. Bad location.

Ember Restaurant was THE best when we dined there last Halloween night. The best service, ambiance and most importantly, food! We went again last night on Thanksgiving. Ambiance and service were perfect. We started with the Seafood Tower. Very impressive presentation but be careful ! Raw shellfish can cause some real issues. I'm sure it was just a coincidence, but an hour after we left the restaurant my stomach was in horrible shape and it continued until the morning. I was the only one that had the oysters on the half shell. Enough said about that! One of us ordered the lobster tail(good!), one had the special Thanksgiving turkey dinner (just okay), and I ordered the Wagyu Striploin. I missed the 4 letter word on the menu (spelled Ujih) describing the sauce they put on it. Today I Googled the name to no avail. Maybe a typo or proprietary term? In my opinion it tasted like a form of Curry. Ugh. The taste of the side of risotto (plated together) was influenced by that sauce as well. Ugh again. I told the server my thoughts on the sauce, and as I scraped it off he brought me a fresh plate and gave me a baked potato as a side. The damage was done on the Striploin but oh well. It was MY fault for not questioning what is "Ujih" sauce AND I REALIZE "taste" is subjective!
UPDATE!!!
I heard back from this restaurant. From the email, it was clear they strive to make dining there a real pleasure! It's refreshing for a restaurant to take the time to ask you to return and give them another chance.

I think this place is one of the best Casinos I have ever been to

Lots of fun!! Well worth the drive out there. Can't wait to go back, and hopefully it's sometime soon!

AWESOME PLACE TO GET AWAY FROM THE HOUSE .... WON BIG

After losing all of my money, I'm just hanging out in the parking lot at 4 am, not bothering anyone or making any excessive noise. Then suddenly I'm approached by a police officer questioning why I'm here. There are plenty of other cars in the lot so I'm not sure as to why they would approach me. They stated it was because of a welfare check, however after questioning me I'm not sure why it's necessary for me to produce my identification just for sitting in my car. I feel very unwelcome here and will never visit this location again!

Can you give zero stars? This place extremely reeks of cigarette smoke unlike other places. Came here with friends while we were at saguaro park. This is the worst casino.

A lot of KENO machines.
But, stingier than a penny pinchin' ...

It's brand new and a nice change of pace I haven't tried the motel yet but looking forward to

Its not the casino thats bad, its UR attitude! OR UR COMPANY! .....Learning to make the best of everything....SMILE

Played bingo and the slots really great experience didn't win but it was fun.

This is my favorite AZ casino and they are going through some renovations right now. The new casino looks like it's going to be sweet! I have one a lot here, lost a lot here, and had some good times. I play bingo, slots, and cards. It is a casino so you won't always leave a winner but always a good place to go chill listen to some live music (mostly good...) and kills sometime. Cheap drinks as well, food is good. As long as I am in AZ Ft. McDowell will be a stop for me.

Fun exciting openly inviting awesome place to visit I would recommend it to anyone who wants to go and have fun

My wife and I love the Fort. Employees are great , a no smoking section , and the food is outstanding !

Not enough tables, but can't wait for the new casino they are opening next door to them.

Bingo was fun and affordable. I Like that they gave a non smoking section for bingo.

Old and beaten up! Many chairs with holes. Too much smoke! Tight slots. Very disappointing!

The Fort is my new Favorite casino! I did have a hard time deciding on what games to play there was so many options but I left with more $ then what I went with!! Deffenitly will be going back there soon

We went for the Sunday prime rib and seafood. The food / dessert selection was not as large as other casinos that's the only reason for the three stars. Our server did a really good job , I was really happy with her.

It was ok. The food was over cooked and it always seems the same people win.

Nice casino. Games r fun and pay good. Staff is helpful and friendly. Property is clean and we'll kept. I dont have to wear a g mask and u can smoke inside.

It was a fun trip out there... But make sure u pack a drink and a snack for the ride.... & Also make sure everyone tries to use the restroom before leaving on your journey... Because its pretty much like taking mini Road trip to go out there... I know from where i stay to Ft. McDowell Casino It is Like Just Over a 60 Minute Drive there!!! And then After Losing feels like Another 12 hour drive back (If You Leave there A Loser!) (Which Obviously I Did!)

But overall the casino out there is way fun.. There is this one Penny machine there that i love to play... Its like a double bench seat to sit on.. So my hunny can sit and play with me if he wanted!!! Which once he was done playing is what he did... I think i sat on that machine for 3 hours the day i went... But the time before i sat and waited for that machine for 2 hours... So at least i got play time on it this visit...

BUTTTT ~My Only Complaint with this place was ~~> Playing BINGO!!! Dont Do it!!!! Dont wAste your Money!!! So when i went there my roommate was getting ready to leave because they were done playing after winning $60... Well i didnt want to leave yet... So i decided to go check out the BINGO!!!! SO I Went decided to buy a $50 ticket to play with ... You can spend up to $150 for tickets(Ummmm i thought no thanks!!!) So i spent $50... Well then my roommates decide they want to stay and play too... Well they were broke by that point... So i offered to pay for them too... Well next thing i knew i was $150 into this Playing BinGo thing!!!! Shoulda spent it on myself... Maybe i would of come a lil closer to winning... Well so we all sit down to play... And they announce that the bingo runs for Three and a half hours!!!!!!! Thats not even including the last 4 games that were games we didnt buy.... So 4 hours for bingo!!!! Wow!!!!! What?!?!?! I had to go buy 2 alcoholic beverages just to get thru the damn thing.... Im talking the most boring 3 and a half hours of my entire life.... And didnt even come close to winning on A Single Game!!!!! Talk about Sum BS!!!!! Rrrr! So yeah .... If u go.... Play sloTs!!!! No BINGO!!! NO WAY!!! DONT DO IT!!!! Plenty of other ways to SpeNd $50 while you're visiting this place of entertainment!!! Did you know that is what people Call Arizona Casinos~~> A Place Of Entertainment!!!! WeLL if u wanna enjoy ur Entertainment... Then remember my advice!!! And Also To JusT Have FuN!!!
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New Years Eve tradition. Thanks for all the memories.

1st time playing blackjack and the dealers were so helpful and understanding.

tight loser machines.no one winning. no one having fun. money gone in minutes.will never go there again

Down to earth place. $3 drafts. Cheap fun poker tourney.

The place is smokey, no question about it. I never walk into a casino thinking anything else, including the Vegas ones. They had good happy hour and drink deals. $1 8 oz beers all the time which is pretty good anywhere. We played pai gow and the dealers were friendly, knowledgable and pleasant. The tables were nicely felted and the chairs were clean and comfy. We played video craps which really isn't bad at all. If you are a craps player it's not the same as having dice in your hand but still fun.

Dated. Did I mention that it is now longer fresh and vibrant? New casino is currently being built, .... GOOD, this old one smells of a used ashtray, for a non-smoker, it's tough just walking through.

Had a blast! Their penny machines even pay. Nice atmosphere and not too packed. Fun place, plus bingo...

Wasn't totally full of cigarette smoke, better than most.
Poker room was pretty dead, ate good sushi, lost a few hundos quick at the tables and blew out of there.

I don't know if I want a losing streak or what before three and a half weeks I've been going there and I have not even won a hundred bucks

If you want to give your money away this is the place to go

The smoke made my clothes stink and bothered my breathing... smh

Got 5 free as Google maps keeps bringing it back up

Be careful using their ATMs I got charged 11 times 2.50 for 2 withdrawals. When I called they could see the charges and did not want to make it right. Told me i needed to contact the atm people. That is fraud. What a scam

Service for drinks at the card tables are slow. No incentives to come back and play. The place smells like an ash tray. Food at the Red rock buffet is average. Nothing else to do in area, at least Talking stick has top golf, an aquarium, Great Music, concert hall and excellent food at the steak house with amazing views. Fort McDowell only gets customers/players cause it's the closest to Fountain Hills, and seems like a casino of retired people.

This used to be our favorite casino. Since they started building the new casino it seems the machines are not paying out like they used to. Very friendly, nice location, and you can hop on a bus to take you there from various locations around town. The resort is very nice.

Fort McDowell is a pretty good Casino in the area are recommended over the bigger ones got a lot of older machines and the staff is friendly plus it's out of the way so I'm so most of tweakers or elsewhere like at casino Arizona

Won a little lost a lot! Also would be nice to have more drink servicers walking around but stationed in areas that they would move only in that area.

I've never won so much at a casino before coming here. This casino has a nice atmosphere, but you can get lost so remember which door you came in. I always felt safe and it wasn't overly crowded. Fun place to play and it does pay out!

Had a GREAT time! Went to ge see Rythem Edition Band... AMAZING Band and singer Gloria was OUTSTANDING..!!

Excellent facility to play at. Bingo is fun both sessions. It's actually the best buy in and pay out for your money.

The new Wekapa casino is amazing so nice big and number 1 plus no smoking so you can breathe in there! They do have nice sitting areas outside for smokers.

I think Fort McDowell is one of the better Casinos in the valley. As with the hotel, they are doubling their size with brand new construction and adding more gaming. They have several good restaurants and a good variety of gambling. Will look forward to the opening of the new space next year.

Won a little last nite,
Enjoyed eating and listening to the band!!
Your payouts used to be more generous!
Cause Lone Butte is further to travel to!!

Getting to be a smokey environment where pay ours are fewer and fewer. There is better bang for your buck$ nearby at Talking Stick.

Out dated casino need a update inside and slot are so tight you can't win money on them and small poker room 3 table

Enjoying our time. A little to smokey for me. The games in non smoking not as good.

Cannot believe they pay a bundle for the ufc fights then have a band play over the fights.

Meal special for lobster was very good. Constantly brought fresh cooked lobster out - cooked just right . Also prime rib was very good. The waitress kept the table clear of empty plates. Also to reduce the price of the meal we received a promo card that also gave us $10 each to play free in the casino. Great meal and fun time

Prefer older slot machines where I can win money. No luck today.