Caesars Sportsbar Opens at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino with Sports Legends Doug Flutie and Terrell Davis

New flagship venue marks second completed phase of casino’s multi-million-dollar expansion

MARICOPA, Ariz. (March 12, 2026) Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino celebrated the grand opening of Caesars Sportsbar, a new flagship destination designed to deliver a premier sports viewing and dining experience on Friday, March 6. The opening event featured appearances by legendary quarterback Doug Flutie, a Heisman Trophy winner, and Terrell Davis, a Pro Football Hall of Fame running back, Super Bowl MVP and NFL Most Valuable Player.

The grand opening marks the second completed project in Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino’s multi-phase, multi-million-dollar renovation and expansion focused on enhancing guest amenities and supporting long-term economic growth for the Ak-Chin Indian Community.

Spanning approximately 3,700-square-feet and seating up to 146 guests, Caesars Sportsbar is built around today’s modern sports viewing habits. The venue features multiple LED displays, including two 18-by-8-foot LED walls, allowing guests to watch multiple live sporting events simultaneously from nearly every vantage point.

“Caesars Sportsbar represents a significant step forward in our ongoing investment in Harrah’s Ak-Chin and the Ak-Chin Indian Community,” said Mike Kintner, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. “From design and technology to food and beverage, this space was created to offer guests an elevated and immersive sports viewing experience.”

During the opening celebration, guests had the opportunity to meet Flutie and Davis, both widely regarded among the most accomplished players in professional football history.

April Tawney, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Director of Facilities and Surveillance, worked closely with Tribal Capital Projects who collaborated with Ak-Chin Tribal Arts and Design Committee to ensure thoughtful representation of community heritage.

Designed by JCJ Architecture and constructed by Penta Construction, Caesars Sportsbar reflects the iconic Caesars brand while incorporating cultural elements representative of the Ak-Chin Indian Community including a historic photograph of Ak-Chin Lobos baseball players along side professional sports memorabilia are featured throughout the space.

Materials selected balance nostalgia with modern performance, combining light woods inspired by vintage baseball bats with darker finishes reminiscent of classic neighborhood sports bars. Emerald-green accents create a visual connection to turf and game-day energy, while stadium-inspired design elements reinforce the venue’s sports-centric atmosphere.

Several enhancements are planned as part of Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino’s long-term expansion, which will also include additional gaming options, new bars and amenities, and major infrastructure upgrades.

About Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, located in Maricopa, Arizona, is the state’s first and only tribal casino with an international management partner. As part of the renowned Caesars Entertainment family, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino stands out as the sole casino in Arizona to offer guests the opportunity to unlock exclusive benefits and prizes through its esteemed Caesars Rewards program, valid worldwide across the entire Caesars’ family of casinos.

The casino offers an extensive array of gaming options, including Bingo, roulette, craps, sports betting, over a thousand slot machines, video poker, video keno, and blackjack.

In addition to its diverse gaming offerings, Harrah’s Ak-Chin provides a delightful culinary experience with dining options that include the Copper Cactus Grill, Chop, Block & Brew, Oak & Fork, Agave’s Restaurant, Dunkin’® and the new Caesars Sportsbar.

With 529 luxurious resort and tower guestrooms, a spa and fitness center, and an outdoor swimming pool featuring a swim-up bar, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino offers an unparalleled resort experience.

Over the past three decades, Harrah’s Ak-Chin has built a reputation for excellence, earning numerous accolades along the way. It has been named a Most Admired Company by Arizona Business Magazine and BestCompaniesAZ, and was recognized by Caesars Entertainment as one of the Top 1,000 Employers in the United States. The Phoenix Business Journal has consistently honored Harrah’s Ak-Chin as one of the Best Places to Work in the Valley, while the community of Maricopa has voted it Best Employer in the Crème de la Copa awards. On a national level, Tripadvisor named Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino a Travelers’ Choice Award winner. Additionally, the property received a Volunteer Service Award from the Arizona Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism, highlighting its ongoing commitment to community engagement.

As the casino approaches its 31st anniversary, Harrah’s Ak-Chin remains committed to providing a world-class entertainment experience while contributing positively to the local community.

For more information about Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, please visit www.harrahsakchin.com. Guests must be 21 or older to gamble. Remember to “Know When To Stop Before You Start.®” If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please call 1-800-NEXT STEP. ©2025, Caesars License Company, LLC.