Yaamava’ Resort & Casino and Palms Casino Resort Win USA TODAY 10Best Awards
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel was named “best” in two categories in USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 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 are the dynamic “California to Vegas Connection” offering the best of both casino experiences in the region through membership in the San Manuel loyalty rewards program, Club Serrano.
“We are dedicated to providing exceptional service and unforgettable experiences to everyone who visits Yaamava’. 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, said Kenji Hall, General Manager of Yaamava’ Resort & Casino.
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino offers unparalleled experiences with luxury casino gaming, world-class live performances, award-winning dining, opulent resort accommodations, and a Forbes 5-Star spa. Yaamava’s elite gaming floor features more than 7200 slots – the most in the west – and hosts many world-premiere games each year to bring the newest and most exciting slots to Yaamava’. Guests also have access to five high-limit gaming areas and 150 table games for a unique gaming experience.
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 from start to finish. One of only a handful of Kobe-certified restaurants in the U.S., guests of The Pines can indulge in 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. We are grateful to our team members for embracing our Tribe’s culture of hospitality to deliver an extraordinary experience to every Palms guest,” said Latisha Prieto, Chairperson of the San Manuel Gaming & Hospitality Authority.
