Only Navajo Resort in the World Turns 12 on May 24

Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort in Flagstaff Makes Billion Dollar Economic Impact on Northern Arizona

(Flagstaff, AZ – May 2025) – John James, CEO of The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Gaming), is pleased to announce Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort’s 12th anniversary on May 24. The AAA Four Diamond resort and casino continues to show strong fiscal returns, employs nearly 500 of the industry’s top talent and together with each of Navajo Gaming’s properties has made a more than $2 Billion economic impact on the region.

Navajo Gaming’s newest property celebrates its 12th anniversary throughout the month of May following 12 years of accolades, successful partnerships with other Navajo Nation enterprises and operational expansions. Throughout the month the property will hold special events, entertainment and giveaways.

A highlight of this year’s celebration was a special appearance by the legendary Engelbert Humperdinck who brings his Last Waltz Tour to Twin Arrows May 16. Engelbert has had a remarkable 50+ year career, selling over 140 million records, including 64 gold albums and 35 platinum albums, with accolades like four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe, and stars on the Hollywood, Las Vegas, and Leicester Walks of Fame. He’s performed for royalty and heads of state and recorded a wide range of music, from romantic ballads to rock and gospel. His hit “Release Me” set a record for 56 consecutive weeks on the charts and topped charts in 11 countries. 

Anniversary Celebration

• Saturdays in May: Win a Brand-New Toyota 4-Runner, cash, Free Play and other prizes with weekly 10 p.m. drawing. Grand Prize Drawing on May 24 at 10 p.m.

• May 24^: T-shirt giveaway promotion starting at 12 p.m. (while supplies last) to all Players Club members. Superhero band in the Grand Falls Buffet 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Twin Arrows location, on the tip of the Navajo Nation near Flagstaff, has facilitated complimentary hospitality and business development, increased tourism opportunities, improved the region’s infrastructure and provided much needed jobs in Northern Arizona and on the reservation. As the only Navajo resort in the world, Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort showcases Navajo culture and features more than $500,000 in commissioned Navajo artists’ original paintings and other artworks. The casino offers live entertainment, slot machines, table games and Bingo. The resort also includes a five-story hotel with 200 lavish rooms and suites, 10,000 square-foot banquet and conference center, fully equipped fitness center, heated indoor pool, video game arcade for kids and five distinct dining concepts. Visit www.twinarrows.com to learn more or book a room.

To learn more visit www.NavajoGaming.com

About The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Gaming):

Navajo Gaming is a Navajo Nation wholly owned business entity created by the Navajo Nation in September 2006 to develop and operate Navajo casinos in New Mexico and Arizona.

Employing more than 1,200 employees, NNGE operates four casinos and a travel plaza in New Mexico and Arizona, opening its first property, the Fire Rock Navajo Casino near Gallup, New Mexico, in November 2008. Within five years, additional properties were added, including the Flowing Water Navajo Casino (October 2010); Northern Edge Navajo Casino (January 2012); Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort (May 2013); and the Navajo Blue Travel Plaza (September 2020). To learn more about Navajo Gaming visit www.NavajoGaming.com

Navajo Gaming is one of many Navajo Nation-owned and operated enterprises that is charged with the mission of creating jobs, increasing revenues, and stimulating incremental economic development within the Navajo Nation.