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Desert Diamond Casino has completed an expanded casino at its Nogales location, south of Tucson near the airport, off I-19 at exit 95. The new 170,000 square foot facility includes 1,000 slots, 24 blackjack tables, 25 poker tables and a buffet restaurant. A new hotel at this location has 149 rooms/suites. Although the new casino is open, parking lots won't be fully paved until about mid-November. This is an RV-Friendly casino, but RVers are advised to call ahead (520-294-7777) to confirm parking availability.

Two other casinos owned and operated by the Tohono O'odham Nation are also RV-Friendly. The other Desert Diamond Casino is just off I-19 exit 80 on West Pima Mine Road. A smaller slots-only casino -- Ha:san Casino is a popular stop for tourists on the way to Organ Pipe National Park and Rocky Point Mexico. It has 40 slots (no gaming tables), a grill and a full service gas station. Although the casino closes at midnight on weekdays and 2am on weekends, it is RV-Friendly.