Talking Stick Resort’s New Arena Poker Room Chooses Faded Spade FSX Playing Cards

Faded Spade is proud to welcome Talking Stick Resort, Arizona’s premier entertainment destination, as the latest property to join our growing customer family. The resort’s brand-new Arena Poker Room now deals exclusively with Faded Spade FSX 100% plastic playing cards, delivering a premium experience for players across the country.

Already home to one of the largest and most respected poker operations in the Southwest, Talking Stick has taken things to the next level with The Arena — a sleek, state-of-the-art space spanning 20,000 square feet and housing 50 tables designed for both high-volume tournaments and daily cash games. Elevated lighting, ergonomic seating, and integrated tech create a vibrant, modern poker environment.

The Arena is also host to the Arizona State Poker Championship, one of the region’s most prestigious annual tournaments, attracting thousands of players and boasting one of the Southwest’s largest prize pools.

And now, every hand in The Arena is dealt with Faded Spade’s FSX 100% plastic playing cards, trusted for their durability and performance.

“Talking Stick Resort’s commitment to excellence made them an ideal new customer for Faded Spade,” said Tom Wheaton, CEO of Faded Spade. “The new Arena Poker Room reflects the same modern approach to poker that Faded Spade was founded on,  and we’re proud our cards are part of this next chapter.”

Since 2017, Faded Spade has been the trusted name in 100% plastic poker room playing cards offering a modern alternative to legacy brands with cards built to withstand the demands of today’s poker environments. With balance of strength & flexibility, bold design, and custom branding options, Faded Spade cards enhance both the game and the brand experience at every table.

With this latest addition, Talking Stick Resort joins a robust portfolio of the biggest and best poker rooms in the country that trust Faded Spade as their playing card of choice. This includes properties operated by MGM Resorts, Delaware North, Hard Rock Casinos, Genting Group, and many more. It’s a growing testament to Faded Spade’s reputation for quality, service, and performance in the most demanding poker environments.

About Faded Spade

Faded Spade® is the poker and playing card brand for today’s poker players, poker rooms and the modern poker era. Founded in 2017 by Tom Wheaton, Faded Spade provides the highest quality playing cards to leading casinos, poker rooms, operators, and consumers around the world. To learn more about Faded Spade, visit FadedSpade.com.