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Reborn We-Ko-Pa Resort & Casino emerges as one-of-a-kind destination luxury experience

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation invests $140M into new vision

Found just east of the hustle and bustle of the Phoenix metropolitan area — where some might say God’s country meets a modern illustration of heritage — sits an enterprise of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, the We-Ko-Pa Casino & Resort.

Located in Fort McDowell near Fountain Hills, and open to the public for the past six months, the grand unveiling of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s $140 million investment of a re-imagined We-Ko-Pa resort site occurred in late October.

“Everything here is brand-new construction — our focus is to be a destination property,” said Zachary Gallo, who serves as executive director of food and beverage at We-Ko-Pa.

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