Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass

Ovations LIVE! at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino History

Ovations LIVE! at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino opened its doors in late 2009 in Chandler, Arizona. Soaring high above the Gila River Indian Community, this elegant retreat offers upscale service and the entertainment to match.

Owned and managed by the Gila River Indian Community, Wild Horse Pass is comprised of Ovations LIVE!, Encore Lounge and AiRIA.

From casino games to high-profile entertainers, Ovations LIVE! at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino has a well-established reputation in Arizona and beyond!

Ovations LIVE! at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino Events Hosted

There's more than just blackjack tables and roulette wheels at the Ovations LIVE! at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino.

From the soft, mellow tunes of Air Supply to the rock anthems of '80s band Quiet Riot, Ovations LIVE! at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino certainly offers diversity in its entertainment lineup! This year is no exception. On deck at Ovations Live! are America, Pat Benatar, Josh Turner, Craig Ferguson, DSB Journey Tribute, Charo and Ana Barbara with Mariachi Sol de Mexico.

To learn more about the entertainment acts scheduled to take the stage at Ovations LIVE! at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino in Chandler, Arizona, make sure you check right here on StubHub. StubHub offers the most current information in the marketplace today when it comes to concert listings, theater productions, musicals and more! Sign up now for event updates so you won't miss out on your favorite musical artists, comedians and first-class entertainers. So what are you waiting for?! Take a look around StubHub today!

Chandler, Arizona

Have you ever been to Chandler, Arizona? Then you're missing out on a lot! It's a magical world where there are 330 days of sunshine, where 15 Major League baseball teams make their home for spring training and where you can watch Chihuahua races during Cinco de Mayo. Chandler is also the home to the annual Ostrich Festival. The idea of Ostrich Festival is rooted in the 1910's era when women of the day liked to fashion their hats with ostrich plumes. To satisfy this demand, there were many ostrich farms in the area. The legacy of these farms are honored through the Ostrich Festival.

Chandler additionally hosts several championship golf courses as well as tons of outdoor recreational opportunities.

But the fun doesn't stop there! Chandler has three casinos, Casino Arizona, Lone Butte Casino and Wild Horse Pass, if you're willing to take the chance on Lady Luck. Visitors are welcome to try their hand at bingo, black jack, poker and more!

So if whether it's business or pleasure that brings you to Chandler, make sure you check out everything this city has to offer in the way of entertainment beforehand. Just pay a visit to StubHub and narrow your search to Chandler, Arizona. You'll be pleasantly surprised as to what pops up! So what are you waiting for?! Check out StubHub today!

Ovations LIVE! at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino Seating Layout

Named one of the Top Five Best Casinos in Arizona by CasinoLovr.com, the 1,400-seat Ovations LIVE! spotlights live music and comedy shows.

In the upper level of the concert venue at the Wild Horse Pass Resort, you will find seating that is very comfy, featuring stadium-style seats. You will find the orchestra level to be laid out in different settings - table rounds or regular rows - dependent on what the show of the day is.

For more information when it comes to venue details, seating charts and more, check right here on StubHub. You'll find all the information you need in one convenient spot!

Casino and Gaming Trivia

There are many trivia tidbits when it comes to the games played at casinos. For instance, did you know that Dead Man's Hand is used to define a poker hand set with two black aces and two black eights? According to lore, Wild Bill Hickock was holding these cards when he was shot.

Then there's the history of a casino favorite, poker. Poker is noted as being invented in Europe in the 15th century. One theory is that it originated from the German game, Pochspiel. While the French believe it comes from their game, Poque. It is believed that an English actor, Joseph Crowell, brought the game to America at the start of the 19th century. But rather than being played in casinos, the game was used to help U.S. Civil War troops relax.

Additionally, poker is responsible for the invention of everyone's favorite lunch staple... the sandwich. As the story goes, the Earl of Sandwich was so absorbed by poker games that he loathed getting up from the table to eat. So to save time, he came up with the idea of putting a slice of meat in between two slices of bread. And the rest, my friends, is history!