Tonto Apache

The Tonto Apache Tribe to Partner with Heritage Distilling Company to Develop Arizona’s First Tribally Owned and Operated Distillery on Native Land

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

The distillery will produce and serve both Heritage’s portfolio of award-winning spirits, as well as exclusive Tonto Apache created brands, crafted to reflect tribal flavors and the local region.

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  • The distillery will produce and serve both Heritage’s portfolio of award-winning spirits, as well as exclusive Tonto Apache created brands, crafted to reflect tribal flavors and the local region.
  • “We have spent considerable time with the team from Heritage and we have toured their facilities in the Pacific Northwest.
  • Chairman Johnson noted, “Apache Corners is a multi-year community and economic planning effort by the Tonto Apache Tribal Nation.
  • For more information on Heritage Distilling Company and the Tribal Beverage Network, visit heritagedistilling.com .

Tonto Apache is First Tribe in Arizona to Launch Retail Sportsbook at Mazatzal Hotel & Casino

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

PAYSON, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Tonto Apache Tribe is proud to announce that it is the first Indian tribe in Arizona to launch a live onsite retail sportsbook at its Mazatzal Hotel & Casino in Payson.

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  • PAYSON, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Tonto Apache Tribe is proud to announce that it is the first Indian tribe in Arizona to launch a live onsite retail sportsbook at its Mazatzal Hotel & Casino in Payson.
  • Official today, and in partnership with TwinSpires Sportsbook owned by Churchill Downs, Mazatzal Hotel & Casino will now offer onsite retail sports wagering on the results of professional, college and international sport and athletic events.
  • On Thursday, September 16 at 9 a.m. (MST), Tonto Apache will launch mobile sports betting statewide through the TwinSpires online app.
  • "Over the last several years, we have worked diligently to secure our sports wagering license and today marks a significant milestone for Tonto Apache," said Tonto Apache Chairman Calvin Johnson.

Tonto Apache and Quechan Tribes Prepare to Launch Sports Betting in Arizona While Fighting Legal Effort to Stop It

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Saturday, September 4, 2021

The Tonto Apache and Quechan Tribes are represented by Rosette, LLP.

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  • The Tonto Apache and Quechan Tribes are represented by Rosette, LLP.
  • Doug Ducey and 20 of Arizona's 22 federally recognized Indian tribes, including the rural Tonto Apache and Quechan tribes.
  • Both were among the ten tribes that applied for and were awarded sports betting licenses under the new law.
  • The Tonto and Quechan tribes have filed a notice of intent to intervene in the legal action, and will also pursue a motion to dismiss as needed.

TwinSpires and Tonto Apache Tribe's Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Team Up To Pursue Arizona Online Sports Betting License

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Friday, July 30, 2021

The partnership allows for a TwinSpires retail sportsbook to open within the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino, and also for TwinSpires to launch its state-of-the-art online sportsbook within the State of Arizona, in each case subject to obtaining applicable gaming licenses and regulatory approvals.

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  • The partnership allows for a TwinSpires retail sportsbook to open within the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino, and also for TwinSpires to launch its state-of-the-art online sportsbook within the State of Arizona, in each case subject to obtaining applicable gaming licenses and regulatory approvals.
  • Tonto Apache Chairman Calvin Johnson said, "In conjunction with our world class partner, we look forward to supporting the local community and bringing more visitors to the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino and our beautiful county."
  • TwinSpires sports betting is offered in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Mississippi, Colorado, Tennessee, and Indiana with iGaming also available in Pennsylvania and Michigan.
  • CDI's BetAmerica sports betting and iGaming platform in New Jersey is expected to transition to the TwinSpires brand during the third quarter of 2021.