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First phase of San Manuel Casino expansion to open in July

A 24-hour restaurant, expanded gaming space with more than 1300 new slot machines, a high-limit gaming room, and three retail shops are all set to open this July under the first phase of San Manuel Casino's resort expansion project - a development three years in the making. In preparation, the casino, which is owned by the San Manuel Band of…
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First phase of San Manuel Casino expansion to open in July
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Yaamava’, Konami Gaming Launch Unwooly Riches

HIGHLAND, CA - Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel and Konami Gaming have announced the world premiere of Unwooly Riches™ slots. Guests at Yaamava' are the first to play the new slot series, which features a mischievous goat character named Spice, and an angelic sheep character named Sugar. The two lock horns in a comical battle between dark and…
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San Manuel Casino reveals expanded gaming area, restaurant and shops opening in July

The first phase of San Manuel Casino's expansion will open in July with a larger gaming floor, a new high limit room, a new restaurant and three new shops. The $550 million expansion, which began construction in 2018, is the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians' largest since the current casino facility opened in Highland in 2005. Future phases…
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San Manuel Casino reveals expanded gaming area, restaurant and shops opening in July
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10 Largest Casinos in the United States of America

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San Manuel Casino will debut its expanded gaming space this month

San Manuel Casino will officially debut new gaming space Saturday, July 24. It is part of a multi-year, $760 million expansion that will dramatically increase the footprint of the Highland resort. A ribbon cutting on the ground floor of the casino will take place at 3 p.m. The day marks the 35th anniversary of the casino, which opened as a bingo…
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San Manuel Casino will debut its expanded gaming space this month
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Yaamava’ Resort & Casino’s new exclusive ‘Resident Evil’ slot machine is a hit

If exploding zombie heads and eerie animations of impending doom weren't enough of a gamble, now you can quite literally make it a gamble with the new "Resident Evil: Vendetta" slot machine at Yaamava' Resort & Casino in Highland. "As long as our guests love it, we're going to keep it on the floor and, so far, this has been a great start, so we…
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San Manuel reopening Las Vegas' Palms casino resort April 27

The Las Vegas casino resort Palms has remained closed for more than two years, a casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic and 2020 shutdowns. That changes this month. The property, about a mile west of Bellagio on Flamingo Road, will reopen to the public on April 27. Rooms are already available for stays starting April 28. "Las Vegas is known to be such…
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San Manuel reopening Las Vegas' Palms casino resort April 27
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How metal band Slaughter hit the jackpot by playing casinos

Mark Slaughter, the lead singer of the hair metal band Slaughter, grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada where some of the music industry's most iconic acts, such as Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley, elevated their stardom by contributing to a budding casino entertainment industry. As a Vegas local, Slaughter saw a different side of the city that was rapidly…
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How metal band Slaughter hit the jackpot by playing casinos
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How Southern California casinos are celebrating Halloween

Halloween can be associated with classic concoctions ranging from wicked witches' potions to the creepy creations of mad scientists like Doctor Frankenstein. Still, this year's Halloween cocktails at Southern California casinos could easily be among the most frightful. Harrah's Resort Southern California mixologists Tiffany Ten-Napel, Alexa Arenz…
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How Southern California casinos are celebrating Halloween
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Comedian and TV host Jay Leno talks shop at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino

Though late night television host, writer and comedian Jay Leno is a well-known automobile enthusiast, don't ask him what his favorite vehicle is. "I get that one a lot," Leno said of the things fans ask him as he was preparing to host an in-person car giveaway at Yaamava' Resort & Casino in Highland on Monday, Oct. 2. "But, you know, I like cars…
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Comedian and TV host Jay Leno talks shop at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino
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Hard Rock Cincinnati among 10 best casinos outside Las Vegas

Who said you have to go to Las Vegas to gamble when there's a world-class casino in Greater Cincinnati? The Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati recently earned a spot among the top casinos in the U.S. outside of the Sin City, ranking No. 9 overall in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The local casino ranked just above Mohegan Sun in Uncasville,…
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Hard Rock Cincinnati among 10 best casinos outside Las Vegas
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Yaamava’ Awarded Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas

HIGHLAND, CA - Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel has been awarded Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas in USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The casino's fine dining restaurant, The Pines Modern Steakhouse, was also been voted Best Casino Restaurant, and San Manuel Gaming & Hospitality Authority's Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, was also…
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OC Woman Wins $1.3M Jackpot At Inland Empire Casino

HIGHLAND, CA - A woman playing an Inland Empire slot machine won big, according to an announcement Monday from Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel. Resort officials said that on Aug. 24 the visitor played $25 on Aristocrat Gaming's Dragon Link Panda Magic slot machine, which turned into a $1315761.19 jackpot for her. "We are thrilled to share in…
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OC Woman Wins $1.3M Jackpot At Inland Empire Casino
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Elk Grove’s Sky River Casino celebrates one-year anniversary

The Wilton Rancheria and its Las Vegas-based partner, Boyd Gaming Corporation, are celebrating the one-year anniversary of Elk Grove's Sky River Casino. Located near Highway 99 and Kammerer Road, the $550 million casino opened on Aug. 15, 2022, two weeks ahead of its scheduled opening. The casino was built on the former site of the "Ghost Mall" -…
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Elk Grove’s Sky River Casino celebrates one-year anniversary
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What Is the Best Paying Slot Machine in San Manuel Casino

What Is the Best Paying Slot Machine in San Manuel Casino? San Manuel Casino, located in Highland, California, is a popular destination for slot machine enthusiasts. With over 4900 slot machines to choose from, players are often curious about which machine offers the best payout. While it's important to remember that slot machines are games of…
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IGT unveils Let’s Make a Deal video slots at California casino

Gaming News 23 March 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- IGT announced today that guests at Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel in Highland, California, will be the first players in North America to experience the entertainment of Let's Make a Deal video slots. The game is IGT's newest adaptation in its highly successful TV game show-themed portfolio of…
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IGT Unveils Let’s Make a Deal at Yaamava’

HIGHLAND, CA - Guests at Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel in Highland, CA, will be the first players in North America to experience the Let's Make a Deal™ video slots by IGT. The game is IGT's newest adaptation in its TV game show-themed portfolio of licensed games. Let's Make a Deal video slots offer exciting jackpots, instant win prizes, a…
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Yaamava’ World Premiere, First-to-Market Slots

HIGHLAND, CA - Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel has announced the installs of exclusive world premiere slot machines to its casino floor throughout the month of March. To celebrate, Yaamava' Resort & Casino will host multiple ribbon cutting events where guests will have the chance to win prizes and receive free play, among other…
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Graton Resort sees slots doubled after compact with CA gov

Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, owners of the Graton Resort and Casino, has signed the latest compact with Gov. Gavin Newsom's office that will authorize it to double the total number of slot machines. This permission will launch a planned expansion that was first reported last year. New agreement: This latest, 200-page compact…
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Graton Resort sees slots doubled after compact with CA gov
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5 live entertainment events coming to Southern California casinos March 6-12

Southern California casinos will soon host a beloved music icon and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a pair of Mexican comics and television hosts and a show featuring an actor, comedian, author and skilled woodworker. Here are live events you can catch in local casinos March 6-12. Mexican comedians and actors Adrián Uribe and Adal Ramones have…
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5 live entertainment events coming to Southern California casinos March 6-12
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Billy Joel hits jackpot opening new stage at Fallsview Casino

Saturday, Feb. 25 at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Never underestimate the power or resiliency of a song. There was a moment Saturday night during Billy Joel's christening of the new OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino when the singing-songwriting pianist from New York City donned his harmonica and pulled out his signature tune that was…
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Billy Joel hits jackpot opening new stage at Fallsview Casino
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The Yaamava’ Resort And Casino Celebrates Its History While Offering New Luxuries

The Yaamava' Resort & Casino has a rich history along with the look and feel of a new resort. After multiple renovations and extensions, a luxurious spa was added in December 2021 along with 432 guest rooms and an all-new pool oasis. It is currently the casino with the most slots in the western United States, and its history is remembered and…
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6 biggest casino deals on the Las Vegas Strip in 2022

A number of casino operators changed up their real estate portfolio this year with sales, acquisitions and leasebacks - showcasing a flurry of activity after the short but steep economic fallout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. And a number of those deals, announced last year, have closed in 2022. Here are six of this year's major deals on the…
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6 biggest casino deals on the Las Vegas Strip in 2022
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Pink is headed to Yaamava’ Resort & Casino in September

Grammy award-winning pop star Pink is coming to Yaamava' Resort & Casino in Highland on Thursday, Sept. 29. Presale tickets will be available starting at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 and tickets for the general public go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22 at AXS.com. The concert is for those 21-and-older only. Pink is known for hits such as "Just Give…
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Pink is headed to Yaamava’ Resort & Casino in September
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These are the casinos with the loosest slots

CINCINNATI - Al Yager has no doubt about it: Belterra Park racino in Anderson Township has the Tri-State's loosest slots. "I used to go there regularly and I'm ahead," the Highland Heights resident said. "Anytime I'm ahead, that means they have the best slots." Jay Riddle of Cold Spring has given up on Belterra Park. "Their payout's nothing," he…
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These are the casinos with the loosest slots
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YAAMAVA’ RESORT & CASINO PREMIERES RESIDENT EVIL: VENDETTA BY SEGA SAMMY CREATION

Get inside Wall Street with StreetInsider Premium. Claim your 1-week free trial here. Highland, CA, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel was the first to launch the world premiere of Sega Sammy Creation's newest slot, "Resident Evil: Vendetta." To celebrate the premiere, Yaamava' conjured up some spooky…
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Yaamava’ Resort & Casino premieres new Sega Sammy Creation slot

The company celebrated the premiere with zombies roaming the casino floor and a celebrity appearance from Resident Evil: Afterlife star Boris Kodjoe. The newest slot addition, based on the Resident Evil game series and movie franchise, is set to be available exclusively at the Highland, CA casino for 30 days. "We are extremely honoured to have the…
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Yaamava’ Premiers L&W’s Jewel of the Dragon

HIGHLAND, CA - Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel and Light & Wonder have announced the world premiere of a new slot franchise, Jewel of the Dragon™. The new theme will feature hold-and-respin, "what you see is what you get" mechanics, and the titles Red Phoenix™ and Valley of the Tiger™ are now live at Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel.…
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Yaamava’ Premiers L&W’s Jewel of the Dragon
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YAAMAVA’ RESORT & CASINO INSTALLS WORLD PREMIERE OF LIGHT & WONDER’S JEWEL OF THE DRAGON SLOT FRANCHISE

News and research before you hear about it on CNBC and others. Claim your 1-week free trial to StreetInsider Premium here. Highland, CA, Sept. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel and Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNW) ("Light & Wonder," "L&W") announced today the world premiere of a brand-new slot franchise, JEWEL OF…
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YAAMAVA’ RESORT & CASINO INSTALLS WORLD PREMIERE OF LIGHT & WONDER’S JEWEL OF THE ...

Highland, CA, Sept. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel and Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNW) ("Light & Wonder," "L&W") announced today the world premiere of a brand-new slot franchise, JEWEL OF THE DRAGON™. This exciting new theme will feature hold-and-respin, "what you see is what you get" mechanics, and the…
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6 concerts coming to Southern California casinos in September

As summer comes to an end and the transition to fall begins, there are still plenty of live events happening throughout Southern California before the last quarter of the year is dominated by holidays. But how many of those events are happening at venues that also house slot machines, card tables, fine dining experiences, premium bars and lavish…
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6 concerts coming to Southern California casinos in September
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The Yaamava’ Resort And Casino Wows With Small And Big Luxuries

The Yaamava' Resort & Casino has a rich history along with the look and feel of a new resort. After multiple renovations and extensions, a luxurious spa was added in December 2021 along with 432 guest rooms and an all-new pool oasis. Here's a bit of trivia! It is currently the casino with the most slots in the western United States, and its history…
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The Yaamava’ Resort And Casino Wows With Small And Big Luxuries
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Palms Casino Resort Increases Enrollment Using Playersoft

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, UNITED STATES, August 9, 2022 / EINPresswire.com / -- Today, Palms Casino Resort, owned by San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority, announced its partnership with Playersoft Technologies, deploying two class-leading enrollment systems, Mobile Enrollment™ and Hotel Enrollment™. The two systems together make it easy for guests…
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Palms Casino Resort Increases Enrollment Using Playersoft
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Nicolais: A frightened sprint through Las Vegas casinos proved my point about the Active Shooter Alert Act

There was something surreal about sprinting through Las Vegas casinos a week ago with my wife and friends as we searched for a safe place to shelter from an alleged active shooter. A couple days before, I submitted my column on the Active Shooter Alert Act but knew it had not been published yet. The irony crossed my mind amid a flurry of thoughts…
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Nicolais: A frightened sprint through Las Vegas casinos proved my point about the Active Shooter Alert Act
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International Game Technology Launches DiamondRS Cabinet

International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has announced that it has launched the highly anticipated DiamondRS mechanical reel cabinet. The cabinet marks a pivotal point for IGT in the mechanical reel segment and leverages extensive market research merged with leading-edge technology to provide a next-generation gaming experience on a traditional…
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International Game Technology Launches DiamondRS Cabinet
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IGT Revolutionizes Mechanical Reel Slot Category with DiamondRS Cabinet

Reimagined mechanical reel cabinet debuts with research-driven design and a compelling content library featuring elevated performance-proven games LONDON, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it has launched the highly anticipated DiamondRS™ mechanical reel cabinet. The cabinet…
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THE PINES MODERN STEAKHOUSE AT YAAMAVA' RESORT & CASINO EARNS WINE SPECTATOR ...

HIGHLAND, CA, July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pines Modern Steakhouse at Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel has been honored again for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator's 2022 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world's best restaurants for wine. "I want to congratulate all 3169 restaurants that earned one of Wine…
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Native American tribes bring fresh energy and time-tested traditions to Las Vegas hospitality

Las Vegas' Palms Casino Resort has always had a great story. The property just west of the Strip thrived under the original reign of the Maloof family, turning heads with its celebrity check-ins, over-the-top suites and starring role in the 2002-2003 season of MTV's The Real World. In 2016, the Palms was acquired by Red Rock Resorts, parent company…
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Native American tribes bring fresh energy and time-tested traditions to Las Vegas hospitality
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Red Or Black, Radio Landed Ahead Of Other Media Among Casino Advertisers This Year.

Online gambling has been one of radio's biggest growth ad categories during the past year as legalized gaming spreads coast to coast. But what about old fashioned seat at the craps table or slot machine wagering? The pandemic reopening has helped jumpstart in-person casino visits, and that has also delivered a winning hand, so to speak, to…
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Red Or Black, Radio Landed Ahead Of Other Media Among Casino Advertisers This Year.
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AGS installs 39 of its Bonus Spin Xtreme systems at reopened Palms

Gaming product manufacturer AGS has installed a record number of its proprietary Bonus Spin Xtreme systems that consolidate jackpot pools at the recently reopened Palms casino. Bonus Spin Xtreme - BSX - was installed on 24 blackjack tables, 12 baccarat tables and three roulette games at the property that was reopened April 28. Terms of the deal…
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AGS installs 39 of its Bonus Spin Xtreme systems at reopened Palms
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Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas Finally Reopens Doors

The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas is back in business after a two-year hiatus. It officially reopened at 9pm on Wednesday for the first time since its pandemic-enforced closure in March 2020. The opening comes just in time for the beginning of the three-day NFL Draft that is taking place in the city, with big crowds expected to visit for the…
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Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas Finally Reopens Doors
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The Palms is back as Las Vegas continues to emerge from pandemic

Las Vegan Mary Bowens, right, leads a line of people into the Palms as the doors open to the public during the Palms reopening Wednesday, April 27, 2022. The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians bought the property from Station Casinos in 2021. Wednesday, April 27, 2022 | 11:19 p.m. When Mary Bowens showed up for the public opening of the Palms at…
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Las Vegas’ Palms Casino Resort to reopen on April 27

In commemoration of the Palms Casino Resort's reopening in Las Vegas on April 27, 2022, an extravagant fireworks display will be put on by the city. Reservations for stays beginning on April 28 became available on April 5th. Palms Casino Resort will reopen its doors for business on Wednesday, April 27. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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Las Vegas’ Palms Casino Resort to reopen on April 27
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Casino Insider: San Manuel’s Las Vegas property sets a reopening date

Casino Insider is a weekly newsletter with all the best bets for food, entertainment and fun at Southern California's casinos. It's delivered to your inbox on Thursdays. . The Palms Las Vegas is set to reopen on Wednesday, April 27. The Las Vegas property is owned and operated by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, who also own and operate…
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Palms in Las Vegas Ready to Reopen Ahead of NFL Draft

The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas will reopen on April 27, just before the 2022 NFL draft, which is being held on the Strip. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas will officially reopen this spring after it closed its doors in 2020. The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians purchased the massive property for $650m from Red…
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Palms Casino Will Reopen on April 27 in Las Vegas

Palms Casino Resort will finally reopen on Wednesday, April 27. The resort has been closed since the start of the pandemic in March 2020 when the state shut down all nonessential businesses to contain the spread of COVID-19. In May 2020, the San Bernardino, California-based San Manuel Band of Mission Indians bought the property from Station Casinos…
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Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel Receives Two SlotTrak Innovation Awards from Volante Software

Highland, CA, March 11, 2022 --( PR.com)-- Volante Software has revealed that Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel is the recipient of two out of its three SlotTrak Innovation Awards. In its very first year, the award celebrates the success of Volante's clients utilizing the company's SlotTrak management system. Trusted provider of software…
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Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel Receives Two SlotTrak Innovation Awards from Volante Software
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5 largest casinos in California

California is one of the biggest havens for casinos in the US. The state has some of the vastest structures that any player who seeks to have a nice time playing the best table games will love. However, how big is the gaming space? Are they in San Diego? Do they have the wow-effect? These are the questions this article will answer. The biggest…
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Palms ready to make Las Vegas 'history' with grand re-opening

A long-time dream of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is inching closer to reality. When it finally happens this spring, it will also be a historic moment for Las Vegas. Last May, the tribe and the San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority announced they agreed to purchase The Palms Casino Resort for a reported $650 million from Red Rock…
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California: San Manuel Casino’s expansion will open in July

The gaming floor, 24-hour restaurant, and shops make up the first phase of San Manuel's $550 million expansion. San Manuel Casino, as part of the expansion, will add two new floors of expanded gaming space, bringing the casino's total to 270000 square feet once complete, and will include 1300 new slot machines, for a total of more than 6500, as…
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Bipartisan legislation proposed for long-desired Lake convention center finds home adjacent to casino Gary jackpot

A bipartisan bill creating a Lake County convention and entertainment district in the area surrounding the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in Gary is slated for discussion Thursday before the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 373 is co-sponsored by State Sens. Eddie Melton, D-Gary, and Ed Charbonneau, R-Valparaiso, and quickly moved…
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Bipartisan legislation proposed for long-desired Lake convention center finds home adjacent to casino Gary jackpot
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Las Vegas: What’s coming to casinos and resorts in 2022

In 2021, Las Vegas had some big openings such as luxury property Resorts World Las Vegas and the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, the latter a new resort property built at the former site of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Last year also saw significant acquisitions on the Strip and beyond, including the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians' purchase of The…
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Las Vegas: What’s coming to casinos and resorts in 2022
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Wynn Macau, Casino Companies Pay Bonuses to Employees

Wynn Macau has decided to give all of its (or nearly all) employees a holiday bonus that will be paid out this month. The bonus reflects not so much on the holiday season but rather on the dedication with which members of the team have worked through the nadir of the pandemic and coped with a challenging health environment throughout 2021. Wynn…
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Palms Casino Resort readies for a historical opening in Vegas: Travel Weekly

The Nevada Gaming Commission cleared the way Dec. 16 for the San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority to assume ownership of the off-Strip resort. The tribe announced in May that it was buying the property from Red Rock Resorts (formerly Station Casinos) for $650 million in cash. "We are grateful for this opportunity to share our long-standing…
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Palms Casino Resort readies for a historical opening in Vegas: Travel Weekly
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Yaamava’ Resort & Casino to open hotel Dec. 13

After years of construction, Yaamava' Resort & Casino in Highland will open its hotel tower in December, but only to invited guests first. A press release about the opening of the hotel at the complex formerly known as San Manuel Casino said that the resort would open its 17-story hotel, which includes 127 suites among its 432 guest rooms as well…
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Yaamava’ Resort & Casino to open hotel Dec. 13
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Nevada Gaming Commission grants SMGHA operating licence for Palms Casino Resort

The Nevada Gaming Commission has granted The San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority (SMGHA) an operating licence for Palms Casino Resort. With this approval, SMGHA will close the transaction on 17 December 2021 and own Palms Casino Resort; the resort is scheduled to open next year in spring. The new location will create more than 1000 jobs,…
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Nevada Regulator Approves First Tribal Las Vegas Casino

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians of Southern California is ready to make history in the state of Nevada. After receiving approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC), the tribe can close its $650m acquisition of Las Vegas' Palms Casino Resort on Friday. If all goes to plan, this will make it the first tribe to own a casino in the global…
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Nevada Regulator Approves First Tribal Las Vegas Casino
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San Manuel to reopen Palms Las Vegas in 2022

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority announced Thursday it received approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission as licensees for Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. With this approval, representatives say San Manuel is set to become owners of The Palms with plans to reopen next year in the spring. "We are grateful for…
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Full House Resorts Endorsed For Waukegan Casino By Gambling Board

WAUKEGAN, IL - State gambling regulators have picked a publicly traded Las Vegas-based casino operator to develop a casino in Waukegan. The Illinois Gaming Board on Tuesday selected Full House Resorts as the finalist for a gambling license and made a "finding of preliminary suitability" for licensure. The board favored Full House's plan for a…
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Full House Resorts Endorsed For Waukegan Casino By Gambling Board
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Yaamava’ Resort & Casino to reopen buffet; expand hours at Serrano Vista Café

Yaamava' Resort & Casino in Highland is reopening its buffet and expanding hours at one of its new restaurants. The Serrano Buffet will reopen on Wednesday, Dec. 8, for dinner only, resort officials said. Meanwhile, the Serrano Vista Café a restaurant that opened at Yaamava' over the summer for dinner service, began serving lunch on Nov. 29 and…
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Yaamava’ Resort & Casino to reopen buffet; expand hours at Serrano Vista Café
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Yaamava' Resort & Casino opens doors on December 13

Yaamava' Resort & Casino in San Manuel will celebrate the grand opening of its new 17-story, 432-room hotel for tribal members and guests on Dec. 13. Yaamava, formerly known as San Manuel Casino, broke construction on the $760 million resort expansion in July 2018. Phase one opened this summer and comprised three new bars, two floors of enlarged…
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Yaamava' Resort & Casino opens doors on December 13
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California: Yaamava' casino to hold grand opening ceremony for new luxury resort on Dec. 13

After a $760 million expansion and three years under construction, Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel, California, will be hosting a grand opening ceremony for its luxury resort on December 13. The news was confirmed by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, which has called the opening "a historic milestone." The ceremony will be a VIP…
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California: Yaamava' casino to hold grand opening ceremony for new luxury resort on Dec. 13
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Top 10 Largest casinos in the United States of America

America is rightfully ranked among the world leaders in the gambling business. It is in this country that the gambling Mecca is located - Las Vegas, where the famous Strip Boulevard is located. However, many casinos, including the largest casino in America, famous in all countries, are located in other states. The reason for this is the loyal…
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Top 10 Largest casinos in the United States of America
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Best of Orange County 2021: Best Southern California casino

45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; 877-711-2946; pechanga.com This Temecula-area resort boasts two hotel towers with 1100 hotel rooms, an RV Resort and an expansive gaming floor that encompasses 200000 square feet and has thousands of slot machines and dozens of table games. Pechanga has rooms in a variety of sizes ranging from 400 to more than 800…
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Best of Orange County 2021: Best Southern California casino
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San Manuel Casino is getting a new name

In southern California and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has reportedly announced that it is changing the name of its flagship San Manuel Casino to the Yaamava' Resort and Casino at San Manuel. According to a Friday report from the San Bernardino Sun newspaper, the federally-recognized tribe revealed that this rebranding exercise should be…
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San Manuel Casino is getting a new name
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San Manuel Casino rebrands as Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel

Hello, Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel. The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is changing the name of its Highland area casino ahead of the December debut of its new luxury hotel and resort, tribal officials announced Friday, Sept. 24. "Yaamava' is a native Serrano word which means spring, a time for growth and rebirth," Afsi Bird, vice…
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San Manuel Casino rebrands as Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
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Tribe redefines California hotel-casino, looks ahead to Palms

HIGHLAND, Calif. - As the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians prepares to open what will be its second hotel-casino, the Palms in Las Vegas, the tribe continues to transform its first. The tribe's Entertainment Authority is set to debut the former San Manuel Casino as a full-fledged resort, Yaamava' Resort and Casino, when the property's first…
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Tribe redefines California hotel-casino, looks ahead to Palms
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Yaamava’ Resort & Casino At San Manuel: Tribe Rebrands Ahead Of New Hotel’s Opening

HIGHLAND (CBSLA) - The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is rebranding its signature casino as the Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel. As they prepare to open its new, 17-floor hotel in December, the tribe felt a new name was in order. Cerritos College To Require COVID Vaccines For Students, Staff Starting Jan. 3 "Today marks a new chapter of…
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Yaamava’ Resort & Casino At San Manuel: Tribe Rebrands Ahead Of New Hotel’s Opening
The Press-Enterprise

Where to find Halloween entertainment at Southern California casinos

Halloween is a good time for dress-up, and that's what Southern California casinos are supplying with costume parties and tribute bands. Even the giant ornamental alpaca in the lobby of Harrah's Resort Southern California will be dressed as a vampire. Here is some of the entertainment planned at several casinos. Most of them, as well as the…
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Where to find Halloween entertainment at Southern California casinos
Review Journal

San Manuel tribe rebrands flagship casino in Southern California

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is rebranding its flagship casino as the tribe eyes future growth. The tribe is reintroducing its San Manuel Casino in Highland, California, as Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel, the casino's operating group announced Friday. The San Manuel Entertainment Authority said the property's new name and logo -…
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San Manuel tribe rebrands flagship casino in Southern California
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IGT's PeakSlant49 cabinet arrives in San Manuel Casino

GT announced Thursday that its high-performing video core content cabinet,the PeakSlant49, has now become part of the San Manuel Casino in Highland, California. The property currently features 132 PeakSlant49 cabinets with the initial themes of "Stinkin' Rich", "Skunks Gone Wild" and "Regal Riches". The addition of these cabinets and games came…
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The Sun

San Manuel Casino’s expansion includes these three new bars

San Manuel Casino has traded parking space for Cadillac margaritas. Three new bars recently opened as part of the first phase of the Highland resort's $760 million expansion. The bars and other new amenities occupy space that was previously valet parking and a surface lot, according to General Manager Peter Arceo. Aces, on the first floor, features…
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San Manuel Casino’s expansion includes these three new bars
Redlands Daily Facts

Southern California casinos struggle to fill jobs as business picks up

With the initial phase of its $550 million expansion plan now completed, San Manuel Casino is grappling with the same problem other Southern California casinos are facing - how to fill all of its job openings. And there are plenty, as the Highland facility is looking to hire 2500 additional workers by year's end. But it won't be easy. The hiring…
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Southern California casinos struggle to fill jobs as business picks up
LA Weekly

The Top 3 Best Online Casinos for California Players

Gamblers in California will find there are quite a few online casinos on offer in the state. While there are no official iGaming laws on the books that allow access to games, there are still sites that offer services. Get to know more about your options in the Golden State, from which sites to visit as well as what options you have for deposit and…
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The Top 3 Best Online Casinos for California Players
The Sun

San Manuel Casino pushes back part of expansion because of coronavirus

San Manuel Casino's $550 million expansion, which includes a 17-story hotel, an entertainment center and more gaming space, won't fully open until 2022, according to casino officials. An expanded gaming space, 24-hour restaurant, and a fine dining restaurant will open at the Highland-area complex by summer of 2021; its 205-foot hotel tower with 429…
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San Manuel Casino pushes back part of expansion because of coronavirus
Fontana Herald News

San Manuel Casino celebrates 35 years with phase one opening of $760 million resort expansion project

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will celebrate San Manuel Casino's 35th anniversary by unveiling the first phase of the resort expansion project on July 24. Two brand-new floors of expanded gaming space will feature more than 1500 additional slot machines, a new high-limit gaming room, new dining options, three new bars, and three luxury…
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San Manuel Casino celebrates 35 years with phase one opening of $760 million resort expansion project
Casino News Daily

San Manuel Casino to Open Phase 1 of $550mn Expansion on July 24

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is set to unveil phase one of the ongoing $550 million expansion of San Manuel Casino on July 24, the Highland, California-based casino's 35th anniversary. The first phase of the multimillion-dollar project includes expanded gaming space, a 24-hour restaurant, a high-end dining outlet, new retail shops, and…
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San Manuel Casino to Open Phase 1 of $550mn Expansion on July 24
PLay3r

What Tech Can You Use to Enhance the Online Bingo Experience?

When bingo first moved online, many purists probably thought it would be impossible to recreate the bingo hall experience on the internet. But operators have been innovative and have used the available technology to develop an atmosphere more akin to its real-life counterpart. Players can make their time playing online bingo even more satisfying by…
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What Tech Can You Use to Enhance the Online Bingo Experience?
California News Times

The best Native American casinos in California

Across the state of California, gambling as a whole is widely accepted. Everything from sports bets, horse races wagers and classic table games are in fact quite popular. Casinos can be found in the big metropolitan areas like Los Angeles as well as in small townships. Gambling laws in California place some unusual restrictions; for example,…
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The best Native American casinos in California
Casino News Daily

San Manuel to Debut Expanded Casino Floor and More in July

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is set to unveil the first phase of the ongoing $550 million expansion at its flagship casino in Highland, California in July, property officials announced this week. The expansion scheme is the largest since San Manuel Casino opened doors in 2005. The San Manuel tribe began construction in the summer of…
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San Manuel to Debut Expanded Casino Floor and More in July
Los Angeles Daily News

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians plans to acquire the Palms in Las Vegas for $650 million

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has announced plans to purchase the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, making it the first tribe to own and operate a casino in the city's resort corridor. The tribe, which already owns and operates San Manuel Casino in Highland, and the San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority, a newly created entity that…
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San Manuel Band of Mission Indians plans to acquire the Palms in Las Vegas for $650 million
The Press-Enterprise

Casino Insider: Pala maps out its summer entertainment; San Manuel makes a big purchase

Casino Insider is a weekly newsletter with all the best bets for food, entertainment and fun at Southern California's casinos. It's delivered to your inbox on Thursdays. As other casinos work on their entertainment offerings, Pala Casino Spa Resort has a huge running start. The northern San Diego County casino brought back concerts last summer to…
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Casino Insider: Pala maps out its summer entertainment; San Manuel makes a big purchase
Fox 5 New York

California tribe to buy Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas for $650M

LAS VEGAS - A California tribe announced Tuesday that it is buying the Palms Casino Resort off the Las Vegas Strip. The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is expected to acquire the 700-room Palms for $650 million from Red Rock Resorts later this year, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. It will be the second tribal enterprise to enter the Las…
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California tribe to buy Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas for $650M
The Detroit News

Detroit casinos repot $86.4 million in February revenue, a 29% decline

Detroit's three casinos reported $86.38 million in revenue for February, down nearly 29% from February 2020 - the last month before the coronavirus pandemic prompted casino closures and restrictions. The monthly aggregate revenue results from MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Greektown Casino reflect the second full month the venues were open…
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Detroit casinos repot $86.4 million in February revenue, a 29% decline
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$120,000 Jackpot Hit 5 Days Into New CT Lottery Game

ACROSS CONNECTICUT - Just five days after the launch of a new CT Lottery game, a player won a six-figure jackpot. The jackpot was hit on July 25. The CT Lottery had launched its new Fast Play "Jumbo Bucks" progressive jackpot game on July 20. A player matched all three numbers within the same game and instantly won the $120887 progressive jackpot,…
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$120,000 Jackpot Hit 5 Days Into New CT Lottery Game
CBS 8

California casinos ringing in new year as COVID spread continues

The country's 574 federally recognized tribes also are sovereign entities and can decide on how to operate their businesses without approval from states. SACRAMENTO, Calif. - "We're open!" says Thunder Valley Resort Casino. Morongo Casino Resort & Spa declares, "Good Times are back!" Barona Resort Casino says, "We're open 24/7." Splashy messages on…
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California casinos ringing in new year as COVID spread continues
The Press-Enterprise

What casinos built and opened in 2020 and what’s coming in 2021

Southern California's tribal casinos have been in an expansion boom in recent years with multimillion dollar projects that have added lavish new hotel wings, expanded gaming floors, restaurants and more to those properties. But this year was a little different. The novel coronavirus pandemic had mixed impacts on construction in 2020: it slowed down…
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What casinos built and opened in 2020 and what’s coming in 2021