Talking Stick Resort
9800 E Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 · Scottsdale · Arizona
Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale runs the largest poker room in Arizona, and claims it is larger than any room in Las Vegas: 69 tables on one floor. The volume behind that number is what makes it a destination — the resort advertises more than 600 tournaments a year and says it paid out over $1.2 million from its house promotional fund in the previous year. Two bad beat jackpots run side by side, posted at $12,000 for Texas Hold'em and $2,400 for Omaha and stud when the page was read on 7 October 2026; the resort notes the figures change constantly and points players to live updates. The room sits inside the Talking Stick casino complex on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community's land, about twenty minutes from central Phoenix.
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Frequently asked questions
How many poker tables does Talking Stick Resort have?
Sixty-nine. The resort states this is the largest poker room in Arizona and larger than any room in Las Vegas.
How many tournaments does it run?
The resort advertises more than 600 tournaments a year.
What are the bad beat jackpots?
On 7 October 2026 the Texas Hold'em bad beat jackpot was posted at $12,000 and the Omaha and stud jackpot at $2,400. Both move constantly, so check the room for the live figure.