News & Press
Located just moments from Scottsdale and Fountain Hills, Arizona, the AAA Four Diamond We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort offers everything you need for the
perfect Sonoran Desert getaway.
View our latest news to learn about hotel specials and packages, recent events, honors awarded to our hotel and more. Plus, you can stay up to date - just 'Like" our page on Facebook or follow We-Ko-Pa on Instagram and Twitter!
We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort and Ember fact sheets provide additional information about our award-winning property.
Images can be found in the Photo/Video Gallery under the Virtual Tour tab as well as our Floor Plan
For media inquiries, contact Gail Manginelli at 480-250-8236 or gail@gmandassociatespr.com
May 2022
We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort Receives Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce 2022 Tourism Award
Apr 2022
Matthew Brake named Chef de Cuisine at Ember, the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort’s award-winning fine dining steakhouse
Mar 2022
You Can’t Help Falling In Love This Valentine’s Day At Ember (We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort)
Mar 2022
The We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort and Betfred Sports announce the availability of mobile sports betting in the state of Arizona
Feb 2022
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation is proud to announce the results of their annual general election
Jan 2022
Kick off The Big Game February 13, with TV Analyst/Former Arizona Cardinals Kicker Jay Feely
Oct 2021
Pro Football Hall Of Famer Andre Reed To Host Football Frenzy At WKP Sports & Entertainment On October 18
Aug 2021
Where to play golf around Phoenix: Casinos keep expanding, and their courses keep pace
Aug 2021
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and Betfred Sports Enter Partnership to Offer Sports Betting in Arizona
Jul 2021
Fort McDowell Adventures Announces New Activity Partner: AZ Desert Elite Powersports
Jul 2021
Ember Restaurant At We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort Receives Wine Spectator “Best Of Award Of Excellence” For 2021
Jul 2021
We-Ko-Pa Casino Named Best Casino In Phoenix Magazine 23rd Annual “Best Of The Valley” Issue
May 2021
Rigoberto Munoz Wins $1,332,819.44 On Dollar Wheel Of Fortune Slot Machine At We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort
May 2021
Enjoy Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch At Ember Steakhouse At The We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort
Apr 2021
Fort McDowell Adventures Announces New Activity Partner: AZ Desert Elite Powersports
Oct 2020
The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation announces its re-launch of the We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center
Feb 2020
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Inauguration Celebration Welcomes Three Tribal Council Members to Newly Elected Positions
Jul 2019
We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center Earns TripAdvisor 2019 Certificate of Excellence
Jul 2019
AZ Business Magazine Names Bernadine Burnette One of the Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2019
Jun 2019
We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center Hosts One of The Largest Children’s Heart Gallery Photo Shoots Ever
May 2019
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Holds “Topping-Out” Ceremony on June 6 For New Casino
Apr 2019
We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center Receives AAA Four Diamond Award For 14th Year in A Row
Apr 2019
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation President Bernadine Burnette Honored As “Woman Warrior” By National Indian Gaming Association
Mar 2019
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Commemorates Trail of Tears With Historic Three-Day Relay
Aug 2017
We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center Receives Hotels.Com 2017 Loved By Guests Award
May 2017
It’s an Even Dozen! We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center Shines Again with AAA Four Diamond Award
Apr 2017
We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center Receives TripExpert 2017 Experts’ Choice Award
Sep 2016
We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center Receives TripExpert 2016 Experts’ Choice Award
May 2016
We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center Earns 2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Aug 2015
Roy Jones Jr. Boxing and Iron Boy Promotions Present “Battle of The Unknown” At We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center on August 15
Mar 2015
We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center Makes Colorado AvidGolfer’s “Best Phoenix/Scottsdale Stay & Play” List