HIGHLAND, CA – Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel and the Palms Casino Resort have both been recognized by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
Yaamava’ was named “best” in two categories for the second consecutive year – “Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas” and “Best Casino Restaurant” (The Pines Modern Steakhouse). Palms Casino Resort, owned and operated by San Manuel Gaming & Hospitality Authority, was named “Best Casino in Las Vegas.” Yaamava’ and Palms together share the San Manuel loyalty rewards program, Club Serrano.
“We are dedicated to providing exceptional service and unforgettable experiences to everyone who visits Yaamava’,” said Kenji Hall, GM of Yaamava’ Resort & Casino. “It is a great honor to be recognized for our unwavering commitment to hospitality. The tradition of excellence stems from the tribe’s generous and welcoming nature that extends across various aspects and can be felt by our guests, team members, partners, and friends. It is rewarding to be a part of this culture.”
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino offers luxury casino gaming, world-class live performances, award-winning dining, resort accommodations, and a Forbes Five-Star spa. Yaamava’s gaming floor features more than 7,200 slots and hosts many world-premiere games each year, bringing the newest slots to Yaamava’. Guests also have access to five high-limit gaming areas and 150 table games.
The Pines Modern Steakhouse is home to Yaamava’s “Collection 86” – a world-class cache of rare and niche wines and spirits – and offers an exquisite dining experience. One of only a handful of Kobe-certified restaurants in the U.S., guests of The Pines can enjoy both Kobe and rare Japanese Wagyu beef.
Yaamava’s Vegas connection, sister property, Palms Casino Resort, was named “Best Casino in Las Vegas,” offering guests a vibrant gaming floor, two resort towers with 766 rooms and suites, and a dynamic mix of dining options including celebrity chef-driven eateries and the popular Ghostbar rooftop lounge. Palms Casino Resort is the first Las Vegas resort fully owned and operated by a Native American tribe, the San Manuel Gaming & Hospitality Authority.
“We are honored to be named ‘Best Casino in Las Vegas’ and proud to set the standard for quality gaming and exceptional service,” said Latisha Prieto, Chairperson of the San Manuel Gaming & Hospitality Authority. “We are grateful to our team members for embracing our tribe’s culture of hospitality to deliver an extraordinary experience to every Palms guest.”
Yaamava’ Resort was also recognized in the Best Hotels category.
