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Nation | Tribe: San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

YAAMAVA' RESORT CASINO

777 San Manuel Blvd
Highland, CA 92346

(800) 359-2464
(909) 864-5050

Yaamava' Resort Casino is the largest casino in California and on the entire West Coast with 7,200 slot machines, 150 table games, 38 poker tables, five high-limit rooms and a 290,000-square-foot gaming floor. There are eight restaurants and eight bars. An onsite hotel opened in December 2021, and the Yaamava' Theater opened in April 2022.

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Artist rendering of Yaamava' Resort Hotel opening in December 2021

Yaamava' Resort Casino at San Manuel

Yaamava' Resort Casino celebrated its grand opening on Dec. 13, 2021 (See story). The former San Manuel Casino changed its name to Yaamava' Resort Casino on Sept 24, 2021. Yaamava means "spring season" which represents the emergence of Yaamava' Resort Casino as the largest casino resort on the West Coast.

The casino began on July 24, 1986 as a bingo hall, San Manual Indian Bingo. In 1994 the bingo hall was expanded to a 100,000-square-foot casino adding slot machines and card games. The name was changed in 1994 to San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino.

The bingo hall was closed in 2017 and and the name was changed again to San Manual Casino. The logo was also changed.

In July 2018 San Manuel Casino began a $760 million construction project to add a hotel, an event venue, a parking structure and more gaming space. The expanded casino opened in July 2021. The new hotel opened in December 2021, and the 2,800-seat entertainment venue will open in early 2022. See details

Former San Manuel Casino Name Change

Prior to the opening of the new hotel and event center, the San Manuel Casino changed its name to Yaamava' Resort Casino effective Sep 24, 2021.

Location

Yaamava' Resort Casino is an Indian gaming casino owned by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, The casino is located in San Bernardino County about an hour from downtown Los Angeles in the city of Highland, California.

News Headlines

Yaamava' receives prestigious 2024 Global Gaming Award November 2, 2024 - For the first time, Yaamava' Resort & Casino was recognized as the premier gaming property by winning the "Property of the Year - North America" title at this year's ... Read more 2024 Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas - USA Today September 5, 2024 - USA Today has published its 2024 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, and 8 of 10 casinos in the 'Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas' category are owned by Native American tribes ... Read more Best of Inland Empire 2024: Best Southern California Casino August 28, 2024 - The Press Enterprise has published its latest reader choice award for the 2024 Best Southern California Casino in its Best of Inland Empire poll ... Read more Yaamava' Wins Forbes Travel Guide Awards February 28, 2024 - For the second consecutive year, Yaamava' Resort & Casino has received three awards from Forbes Travel Guide. Forbes is a global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, and spas ... Read more Yaamava' Voted in Top 10 of Newsweek's Best Overall Casinos Outside Las Vegas January 4, 2024 - Newsweek published the results of its Readers Choice poll for the Best Overall Casino Outside Las Vegas. See the full list ... Read more Headlines continued...

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$760M Expansion Project (2018-2022)

San Manuel began a $760 million expansion project in 2018 to enlarge the casino and add a hotel, parking structure and event center. Before finishing construction in late 2021 San Manuel Casino was renamed Yaamava' Resort Casino.

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San Manuel Casino Resort Expansion - Courtesy of San Manuel Casino, Nov. 6, 2020. Available from YouTube

In Nov 2017 San Manuel Casino announced plans to expand its gaming space and add an onsite hotel and spa, a 6-story parking structure and a new entertainment venue. Construction began in July 2018 with an estimated completion in 2022.

PROJECT SUMMARY

Completed and opened in 2020:

• Parking garage with 2,200 additional parking spaces
• Tukut Lounge is completely renovated
• New smoke-free slots area is open on the first floor
• The Vault Gaming & Provisions opened as a new, steampunk high-limit room on the second floor

Completed and opened in July 2021

• Expanded two new floors of casino gaming area and added 1,300 new slot machines, 40 more table games and a high-limit room,
• Added two new restaurants
• Three new retail shops

Completed and opened in December 2021

• Onsite 17-story hotel tower with 432 rooms including 127 suites.
• Full-service spa
• Pool deck with bar and private cabanas

Opening in early 2022

• New Yaamava Theater, entertainment venue with 2,800-seats. The first performances are expected in early 2022.

Also see,
2016 San Manuel Casino Expansion - See details

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Yaamava' Resort & Casino: Construction Time-Lapse Video 2018-2021

February 14, 2022

This time-lapse video shows the $760 million construction project that began in 2018 to expand San Manuel Casino with an onsite hotel, a larger casino, parking garage and a new event center. Construction was completed in 2021.

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Yaamava' Resort & Casino Construction Time Lapse - Courtesy of Yaamava' Resort & Casino, Feb 8, 2022. Available from YouTube

The San Manuel Casino changed its name to Yaamava' Resort Casino on Sep 24, 2021 just prior to the opening of the new hotel.

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Yaamava' Resort Casino Features

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Hotel

Yaamava' Resort Hotel
The Yaamava' Hotel is an onsite, 17-story hotel tower with 432-rooms including 127 suites. The hotel features an elevated pool with a bar and private cabanas, a luxury spa, restaurants and shops.

The Yaamava' Resort Hotel is part of a major 2018-2022 property expansion project to expand the casino and add a 2,800-seat entertainment venue and a 2,200-car parking structure.

Sport Sponsorships

Yaamava' Resort Casino is a sponsoring partner of the LA Dodgers, Los Angeles Chargers, NFL Raiders and Allegiant Stadium, Anaheim Ducks, LA Kings, LA Galaxy, UCLA Bruins, Rose Bowl, Santa Anita Park and others.

Casino Expansion Completed 2016

In February 2016 San Manuel Casino completed a two-year, $50 million renovation project. This added the following:

• A 5,000 square foot Asian gaming area with 60 slot machines, Pai Gow, baccarat and blackjack.
• Bar Bar Bar, the landmark bar in the center of the casino's ground floor, with seating for 70 guests, 20 tabletop video poker terminals and 3 blackjack tables.
• Added new Thai Chi Express and La Tortilla Rellena to Tutu's Food Court
• San Manuel permanently shut down its long-running bingo hall.

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News Articles

Yaamava' receives prestigious 2024 Global Gaming Award

November 2, 2024

For the first time, Yaamava' Resort & Casino was recognized as the premier gaming property by winning the "Property of the Year - North America" title at this year's Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas. The Global Gaming Awards represent the gold standards of the worldwide gaming industry.

In addition, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians won the 2024 Global Gaming Award for "Business of the Year" for the fourth consecutive time.

YAAMAVA' RESORT & CASINO
Yaamava' is the second most-visited destination in California next to Disneyland. The casino is the largest in the state and attracts 14 million visitors annually. The casino features 7,200 slot machines, 150 table games, five high-limit rooms, award-winning dining, a 17-story hotel tower, and a live entertainment venue with more than 90 major concerts per year.

SOURCE: 11th GGA AMERICAS

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Yaamava' Wins Forbes Travel Guide Awards

February 28, 2024

For the second consecutive year, Yaamava' Resort & Casino has received three awards from Forbes Travel Guide. Forbes is a global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, and spas.

This year Yaamava won the following awards:

Five-Star Award: Serrano Spa
This luxury spa is adjacent to the pool deck with two pools, cabanas, a cafe and a bar.

Four-Star Award: Pines Modern Steakhouse
Enjoy specialty items such as Bucatini Fra Diavolo, imported caviar, and house-made gelato.

Four-Star Award: Yaamava' Resort
Yaamava' Resort features a 17-floor hotel with an elevated pool deck, spa and salon, and a theater. Yaamava' Casino is the largest on the West Coast.

Yaamava' General Manager, Kenji Hall, released this statement about the awards:

"We are honored to be recognized for the excellent hospitality we prioritize every day. The Serrano Spa, The Pines Modern Steakhouse, and Yaamava' Resort represent the exceptional, elevated experiences that our guests have come to expect. We are grateful to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians for the honor and trust they place in us to operate their flagship resort and gaming property."

- Kenji Hall, Yaamava' GM

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Yaamava' Ranks #1 in USA Today's Casino Poll

September 19, 2023

The 2023 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards selected Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel as the number one ranked "Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas". In addition, Yaamava's restaurant, The Pines Modern Steakhouse, won "Best Casino Restaurant."

This is the top 10 winners list of the Best Casinos Outside of Las Vegas:

1. Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel - Highland, California
2. Grand Sierra Resort and Casino - Reno, Nevada
3. Foxwoods Resort Casino - Mashantucket, Connecticut
4. Pechanga Resort Casino - Temecula, California
5. Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino - Lake Charles, Louisiana
6. Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino - Niagara Falls, New York
7. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino - Biloxi, Mississippi
8. Choctaw Casino Resort - Durant, Oklahoma
9. Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati - Cincinnati, Ohio
10. Mohegan Sun - Uncasville, Connecticut

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San Manuel Tribe buys share of Dana Point resort

July 21, 2023

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has purchased a 40% share of the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club in Dana Point. The price was not disclosed. The five-diamond hotel sits on a 150-foot bluff ov erlooking the Pacific Ocean and includes 400 rooms, a 6-acre private beach club, three swimming pools, and an 18-hole golf course. The oceanfront property totals 175 acres.

"Investing in a luxury destination resort such as Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach represents another milestone for our tribe, enabling us to continue executing our long-term diversification strategy."

- Lynn Valbuena, San Manuel Chair

The Monarch Beach resort opened as a St. Regis hotel in 2001. It was sold in 2016 and later renamed Waldorf Astoria, a luxury brand of Hilton hotels.

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians own Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel and the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.

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Yaamava' earns two AAA's Four Diamond ratings

April 4, 2023

Yaamava' Resort and Casino at San Manuel has received two AAA Four Diamonds ratings for 2023. One was awarded to the new hotel which opened Dec. 13, 2021. The other was awarded to The Pines Modern Steakhouse.

The Yaamava' luxury hotel is the first hotel in the Inland Empire to ever receive the AAA Four Diamonds rating. The hotel is a 17-story tower with 432 rooms including 127 suites. It features an elevated pool with a bar and private cabanas, the Serrano spa, a health and fitness center, restaurants and shopping.

The Pines Modern Steakhouse is only one of two Inland Empire restaurants to receive the AAA's Four Diamond rating. The Pines Modern Steakhouse has also received the 2022 Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator Magazine and awarded "Best Restaurant" by Inland Empire Magazine readers for 2018, 2019, and 2020. The steakhouse is located on the first floor of the casino.

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Yaamava' earns 3 Forbes Travel Guide 2023 Star Awards

March 27, 2023

In its first year of operation, Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel became the first resort in the Inland Empire to receive the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Star Award. Three 2003 Star Awards were presented to Yaamava' in this year's announcement:

Five-Star award: Serrano Spa
Four-Star award: The Pines Modern Steakhouse
Four-Star award: Yaamava' Resort

Forbes Travel Guide is "the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas." (Source: FTG website)

"We take great pleasure in announcing that Yaamava' Resort & Casino has earned the Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating for 2023. This award signifies that Yaamava' Resort & Casino offers an excellent hospitality experience, and we are proud of our team's accomplishment in the first year of operations."

"Yaamava' Resort and Casino is one of only three Four-Star tribal-owned properties in the country, and one of only two that also holds a Five-Star spa and Four-Star restaurant."

Afsi Bird, VP Yaamava' Hotel

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New Year's Eve at Yaamava' Resort & Casino

December 31, 2022

Yaamava' Resort & Casino is sponsoring this year's "Las Vegas Countdown to 2023," a live New Year's Eve TV special to be telecast December 31st from 8:58 PM to 12:35 AM PST. The broadcast will cover midnight celebrations in four time zones and feature fireworks displays and musical performance. Nexstar Media will broadcast and stream the events in 14 western markets.

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Nexstar's Las Vegas Countdown to 2023 with Yaamava Resort & Casino
Courtesy of 8 News NOW Las Vegas, Dec 15 2022. Available from YouTube

A statement released by Yaamava' Resort and Casino reads:

"Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel is honored to sponsor an iconic New Year's Eve celebration known for mesmerizing audiences across the nation. Getting the opportunity to showcase the San Manuel Tribe's luxury flagship property is a privilege. I am proud of our team's effort and dedication in making this creative sneak peek of our world-class destination possible,"

- Peter Arceo, Yaamava' General Manager

In addition to sponsoring the "Las Vegas Countdown to 2023" telecast, Yaamava' Casino plans a New Year's Eve featuring live entertainment and the chance to win thousands of prizes, free plays, and a 2022 McLaren 720S. Live music will be performed at Rock & Brews and Tukut Lounge. Partying will continue at The 909, Overlook Bar, Aces Bar, Deuces Bar and Bar Bar Bar.

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Yaamava' opens The 909 Sports Bar + Food Hall

November 29, 2022

Yaamava' Casino has opened the first-of-its-kind sports bar and dining venue named 'The 909'. This 17,100-square-foot venue with 150 TV screens, a 50-foot by 12-foot feature screen, two bars and a food court, is dubbed the 'Ultimate Sports Bar'.

The 909 has 78 seats with bar-top gaming.

There are four food venues inside The 909:

JBQ (Just Barbeque): Smoked turkey, pulled port, beef brisket and ribs.

Get It Grill: Appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and salads.

Pizza Mayhem: Pizza, pasta, subs and salads

Thai Chi 2: Asian cuisine, Asian beers and specialty sodas.

The 909 food venues are open 11 AM - 2 AM Monday through Friday and 9 AM - 2 AM Saturday and Sunday. The 909 is located on the second floor.

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Yaamava' Resort & Casino's Concert Schedule

October 4, 2022

Yaamava Theater is delivering the top shows and concerts it promised when first opening last April. The luxury theater is featuring a long list of favorite artists to sell-out crowds. Yaamava Theater features a 3,800-square-foot stage, an advanced sound system, 2,500 seats and nine private suites.

For ticket information, visit the Yaamava' Theater online, or phone the box office at 1-833-YTSHOWS between 12pm - 6pm daily.

Additional concerts are held at Yaamava's Rock & Brews. Here is the current schedule:

Show information and tickets are available at Rock & Brews Concert Series.

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USA Today ranks Yaamava' steakhouse #3 in nationwide poll

September 25, 2022

The 2022 USA Today Readers' Choice Awards has voted The Pines Modern Steakhouse at Yaamava' Resort Casino the #3 "Best Casino Restaurant" in the nation. The honor follows another award presented to The Pines Modern Steakhouse in July by Wine Spectator for earning the 2022 Best of Award of Excellence,

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The Pines Modern Steakhouse At San Manuel Casino
Courtesy of Yaamava' Resort & Casino, Dec 1, 2017. Available from YouTube

The Pines Modern Steakhouse opens at 5pm Monday - Saturday and closes at 10pm weekdays and 1:15am Saturday. Sunday hours are 10am - 2pm and 5pm - 10pm.

The Top 3 winners in the USA Today Recader's Choice Awards for 2022 Best Casino Resaurant are 1. Capriccio at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, 2. Il Mulino at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, and 3. The Pines Modern Steakhouse - Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel.

Source: USA TODAY 10Best

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Yaamava' restaurant earns 2022 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award

July 18, 2022

The Pines Modern Steakhouse at Yaamava' Resort & Casino has been recognized this year by Wine Spectator as one of the world's best restaurants for wine. For the second consecutive year, The Pines was awarded the Best of Award of Excellence and listed in the publisher's prestigious 2022 Dining Guide.

"The 'Best of Award of Excellence' is not only a reflection of our Beverage and Wine team's determination to be a leader in the industry and create a one-of-a-kind experience for our guests, but also speaks to the Tribe's continued support and our best-in-class approach in both service and products."

- Peter Arceo, Yaamava' GM

Wine Spectator has been rating the world's best wine restaurants since 1981.

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Yaamava' Theater opens at Yaamava' Resort and Casino

April 18, 2022

The new Yaamava' Theater opened April 14 with a performance by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The inaugural event completed the final phase of the four-year, $760 million expansion and rebranding of the former San Manuel Casino.

Guest capacity is 2,500 with six sections of reserved seating. There are also nine private suites with luxury seats, drink service and private restrooms. Theater guests will experience a state-of-the-art L-Acoustics sound system enhanced by LED video walls.

"For 35 years, we have provided our guests with best-in-class gaming and entertainment, and now we're taking it to the next level with Yaamava' Theater."

- Peter Arceo, GM Yaamava' Resort and Casino

Yaamava' has partnered with Live Nation to bring premier stars to this new luxury entertainment venue. Scheduled shows to follow Red Hot Chili Peppers have not been released, although an announcement is expected within a few weeks.

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Yaamava' Casino will add large entertainment venue in 2022

January 6, 2022

Following the 2021 openings of a 17-story hotel tower , new restaurants and more casino space, Yaamava' Resort & Casino will complete its 4-year, $760 million expansion program during the first half of 2022. The final construction phase will include a 2,800-seat entertainment venue, a hotel pool deck and a new restaurant and bar.

The entertainment venue named Yaamava Theater was originally scheduled for completion at the end of 2021 with the first concerts in early 2022. However, the project has been delayed by overseas supplies disruptions.

Yaamava' General Manager Peter Arceo explained:

"Like everything else, we're waiting on supplies that are coming in from overseas. But we hope to have some visibility into an opening date in the next month or so.

"I think people are going to be pleasantly surprised. Once we get a few shows going, it's going to be the hottest ticket in town, I guarantee you that."

Yaamava' Resort & Casino plans to become a top entertainment destination in Southern California. Currently the casino has two entertainment venues: Rock & Brews and Tukut Lounge. There is also live entertainment at Chingon Kitchen and nightly DJ music at Aces Bar or BAR BAR BAR.

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Yaamava' Resort & Casino Celebrates Grand 0pening Today (Dec 13)

December 13, 2021

Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel celebrated its grand opening today. The event follows the completion of a $760 million expansion of the former San Manuel Casino that began in July 2018.

The day began with an invitation-only celebration for tribal members and VIP guests followed by a day-long $120,000 promotion for public guests.

"As we watched Yaamava' take shape over these last three years, the San Manuel community recognized we were building something special. We can't wait for our valued casino guests and new visitors to experience all that Yaamava' has to offer."

- Ken Ramirez, Chairman San Manuel

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Grand Opening Light Show | Yaamava' Resort & Casino - Courtesy of Yaamava' Resort & Casino, Dec 22, 2021. Available from YouTube

The first phase of expansion opened July 24, 2021 and added two new floors to the casino. This included 1,300 more slot machines, 40 more table games and a new high-limit gaming room. The casino floor is now 290,000 square feet with 7,200 slot machines, 150 table games, 38 poker tables and five high-limit. Yaamava' is now the largest casino on the West Coast.

The second phase of expansion opened today December 13, 2021 with the addition of a new 17-story hotel with 432 rooms, a huge pool deck with cabanas, new dining venues and a rooftop lounge and entertainment areas.

The final phase of expansion will be a 2,800-seat entertainment venue opening in early 2022.

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Yaamava' Casino at San Manuel sets grand opening of new hotel on Dec. 13

November 30, 2021

San Manuel Indians have set Dec. 13th for the grand opening celebration of its new resort hotel at Yaamava' Resort and Casino at San Manuel. The 17-floor hotel tower features 432 luxury rooms, an elevated pool deck with private cabanas, a full-service spa, restaurants and retail shops.

The grand opening celebration on Dec. 13th will begin with a VIP invitation-only celebration for Tribal citizens and special guests.

At 1 PM a special promotion will begin with a public drawing for an $18,910 cash prize. Additional drawings will be held each hour from 2PM till midnight. Five winners each hour will receive $1,891 in free play. The amount 1891 commemorates the year the San Manuel Band of Missions Indians was recognized as a sovereign nation by the federal government.

The opening of the hotel completes the second major phase of a $760 million expansion project started in July 2018. The first phase was completed in July 2021 and added a larger casino space for 1,300 more slot machines, 40 more table games, a high-limit room and new restaurants. The thrid and final phase of construction will add a 2,800-seat entertainment venue in early 2022.

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San Manuel changes name to Yaamava' Resort Casino

September 26, 2021

As San Manuel prepares to open its new, onsite hotel soon plus a new, onsite event center in early 2022, the casino has changed its name to Yaamava' Resort Casino. The word "Yaamava" means "spring season" representing the emerging new era of the largest casino resort in California.

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The Dawn of a New Era: Introducing Yaamava' - Courtesy of Yaamava' Resort & Casino, Sep 24, 2021. Available from YouTube

Yaamava' Resort Casino completed two additional casino floors this summer and now total 7,200 slot machines, 150 table games and 5 high-limit rooms. The hotel will open later this year and the event center will begin shows in early 2022.

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San Manuel breaks ground on San Manuel Landing

August 11, 2021

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians broke ground last week on a 1.1 million-square-foot warehousing facility at the site of the former Norton Air Force Base.

The San Manuel Landing project will cover 50 acres on the southeast corner of Victoria Avenue and Third Street across the street from the San Bernardino International Airport. This will be a state-of-the-art, "Class A" warehouse and logistic support facility. For more information, visit smlanding.com.

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San Manuel Casino grand opening tour of the expanded casino

July 27, 2021

San Manuel Casino became the largest casino in California and on the West Coast Saturday when it opened its new 2-floor casino expansion during its 35th anniversary celebration.

Follow Peter Arceo, GM San Manuel Casino, on this video tour of the newly expanded casino that opened July 24, 2021..

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LIVE Peter Arceo : GM San Manuel Casino Grand Opening Tour of the New Casino Floor Expansion - Courtesy of CasinoUpdate, Jul 26, 2021. Available from YouTube

As part of the expansion San Manuel added a fifth high-limit gaming room named the Enclave. There is now a total of 490 high-limit slot machines at San Manuel, which is the most of any casino in the world.

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San Manuel becomes California's largest casino today on its 35th anniversary

July 24, 2021

Today San Manuel Casino is celebrating its 35th anniversary by opening its new expanded casino. The expansion includes two new floors of gaming space adding 1,300 new slot machines, 40 table games and a high-limit room. This is also the new 24-hour Serrano Vista Cafe, a new fine-dining restaurant on the second floor, and three luxury retail stores.

The openings represent the completion of phase one of three of a $760 million expansion project. Later this year San Manuel will open an onsite hotel with 17 floors, 429 guest rooms, a full-service spa, and a pool with private cabanas and a bar. The final phase is a 2,800-seat entertainment venue that will open in early 2022.

San Manuel Casino opened as a bingo hall on July 24, 1986. In 1994 the bingo hall expanded to a 100,000 square foot casino with slot machines and card games. Bingo was closed in 2017. In 2018 San Manuel began a $760 million construction project to enlarge the casino and add a hotel, an event venue, more restaurants and a parking structure.

With today's opening of more gaming, San Manuel Casino is now the largest casino in California.

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San Manuel Casino opens expansion July 24, 2021

July 8, 2021

San Manuel will open its new casino expansion on July 24, 2021, which is also its 35th anniversary since opening in 1986. Construction of the larger gaming floor began in July 2018. The new space adds two floors with 1,300 more slot machines, 40 more table games and a new high-limit gaming room. The expansion also includes two restaurants and three retail stores.

Later this year San Manuel will open an onsite hotel with 17 floors and 432 luxury rooms, and early next year the casino will open a new 2,800-seat entertainment venue.

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San Manuel's casino expansion opens in July

May 5, 2021

Another phase of the $760 million expansion at San Manuel Casino will open in July adding two more floors of gaming space with 1,300 more slot machines, 40 more table games and a fifth high-limit room.

San Manuel Casino began a multi-phase construction project in 2018 to expand its casino (July 2021) and to add a hotel (late 2021) and event center (early 2022). See details.

CASINO EXPANSION SUMMARY
These are the key additions to San Manuel Casino opening in July 2021:

• Two new floors of additional gaming space will open in July for a total of 270,000 square feet of casino gaming.

• 1,300 new slot machines will be hosted in the new space. This number will bring the total slot machines at San Manuel to 6,500.

• 40 table games will be included in the new space.

• A new high-limit room, named The Enclave, will feature 8 table games, 35 slot machines, 11 bar-top slots and two private rooms. This new room will bring the total of high limit rooms to five.

• A new 24-hour restaurant, Serrano Vista Cafe, will open in July and serve California-flavored comfort food.

• Three new retail shops will also open in July. "His" will be a men's fashion store. "Hers" will be a women's fashion store. And "Cache & Carry" will be a travel accessories store.

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San Manuel Casino opens recruitment center at Ontario Mills

May 4, 2021

To help San Manuel Casino Resort hire 2,500 new employees over the next six months, the casino has opened a recruitment center inside Ontario Mills shopping center. The office is open Monday through Saturday.

San Manuel has conducted two virtual job fairs in recent months to find new hirees needed for the $500 million casino expansion which will be completed this year. Now with the new Ontario Mills hiring location San Manuel will recruit employees six days a week for the next six months.

Job openings are available in casino operations, food and beverage services, maintenance and facilities, security, housekeeping and hospitality services.

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San Manuel Plans Virtual Career Expo March 29-31, 2021

March 21, 2021

The San Manuel Casino Resort will hold a second three-day Virtual Career Expo on March 29-31 as part San Manuel's plan to add 2,000 new employees during 2021. The new hirees will increase the number of permanent employees from approximately 5,000 to 7,000.

San Manuel job openings are available in various career areas including slots, table games, food services, cashiers, facility maintenance, groundskeeping and housekeeping.

The hiring event will be held from 9 AM to 5 PM each day. To register, visit San Manuel Virtual Career Expo

San Manuel is completing most of its $760 million expansion project this year. A new gaming area, new restaurants and new retail shops will open this summer. Later in the year the new San Manuel Hotel will open onsite with 432 guest rooms and suites. A new 2,800-seat entertainment venue will open in early 2022.

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San Manuel Virtual Career Expo Feb 18, 2021

February 15, 2021

The San Manuel Casino will host a virtual hiring fair on Thursday Feb 18 between 9 AM to 4 PM. This is first of a series online hiring events planned for the next 10 months as San Manuel seeks to hire more than 2,000 full-time employees to support its 2021 expansion.

Seventeen hiring departments will be represented at the San Mauel expo and seeking job applicants for gaming operations, hotel hospitality, restaurant services, IT, entertainment, retail, administrative services, transportation and more.

Interested job seekers can meet online with San Manuel hiring managers by booking an available interview time at the San Manuel Virtual Career Expo website: careerexpo.sanmanuel.com.

San Manuel Casino is completing the final phases of a massive 3-year, $760 million expansion project this year. This summer a new, expanding gaming space will open along with a fine-dining restaurant and new retail shops. By late year the new San Manuel onsite hotel will open featuring 429 luxury rooms and full amenities. The hotel will soon be followed by the opening of an all-new San Manuel event center.

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San Manuel Casino Expansion Update 2021

February 6, 2021

San Manuel Casino Resort continues its massive expansion project on schedule to add more gaming space by this summer, an onsite hotel by end of year and a new entertainment venue in 2022.

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San Manuel Casino Resort Expansion Project Update - Courtesy of San Manuel Casino, Jan 28, 2021. Available from YouTube

Opening Summer 2021
San Manuel will expand its gaming space, add two restaruants and three retail shops.

Opening Winter 2021
San Manuel will open its first onsite hotel with 429 guest rooms and suites, a spa and a pool with private cabanas.

Opening 2022
San Manuel will open a new entertainment center with 2,800 seats.

Some of the expansion was completed in 2020 including a 6-story parking garage, a smoke-free slots area, Tukut Lounge and The Vault Gaming & Provisions.

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San Manuel Casino is 'health security verified'

January 11, 2021

A press release today announced that San Manuel Casino is one of the first entertainment venues in the world to become Sharecare Health Security VERIFIED® with Forbes Travel Guide.

To receive the VERIFIED seal San Manuel was required to pass a comprehensive verification process covering 360 health standards and hygiene protocols.

"The pandemic has made it clear that venues must, first and foremost, assure guests of their safety. By becoming VERIFIED®, San Manuel Casino has demonstrated its commitment to creating a culture of accountability and following global best practices to heighten health security, certified by a third party."

- Filip Boyen, CEO of Forbes Travel Guide

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San Manuel holds Topping Off ceremony for hotel under construction

November 10, 2020

San Manuel Band of Mission Indian celebrated the placing of the final steel beam atop a new, 17-story hotel under construction at San Manuel Casino. The beam was signed by San Manual tribal and casino members.

The hotel is scheduled to open in late 2021.

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San Manuel Casino Resort Expansion Topping Out Ceremony - Courtesy of San Manuel Casino, Nov. 7, 2020. Available from YouTube

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San Manuel Casino announces latest timelines on $500M expansion

November 9, 2020

San Manuel began construction in July 2018 on a $500M espansion project to add an onsite hotel, an event center, and a larger casino gambling space. New timelines for completion of construction were announced this week in a press release from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.

The latest update to the completion schedule was published Nov. 6, 2020 for three phases of the construction:

SUMMER 2021

San Manuel will open its newly expanded gaming space along with two new restaurants and three retail shops. The restaurants will include a 24-hour dining venue and a fine dining restaurant.

WINTER 2021

San Manuel's new hotel will open next to the casino. It will offer 429 guest rooms and suites and a full-service spa.

A topping-off celebration was held Nov. 6, 2020 after the last steel beam was place atop the hotel structure..

2022

construction of the 2,800-seat entertainment venue will be completed in late 2021. The new venue will open for public events in 2022.

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San Manuel Casino's 34th Anniversary

August 2, 2020

San Manuel Casino celebrated its 34th anniversary last week on July 24, 2020. The casino was opened by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians as a high-stakes bingo hall on July 24, 1986. In 1994 San Manuel expanded its operation to a 100,000-square-foot casino adding slot machines and card games. The San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino has continued to expand and upgrade through the years.

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San Manuel Casino's 34th Anniversary
Courtesy of San Manuel Casino, Jul 24, 2020. Available from YouTube

In 2017 a major expansion project began. The bingo hall was closed and the name was shortened to San Manuel Casino. The construction project will add a 432-room tower hotel and a 2,800 seat event center. Both are scheduled to open in spring 2021.

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San Manuel Casino: "Welcome Back To Winning"

June 29, 2020

San Manuel Casino was the last tribal casino in Southern California to reopen following the 3-month shutdown for COVID-19. San Manual reopened its casino to the public at noon on Monday, June 15, 2020. The hours of operation are 24/7, and new safety protocols and procedures are in place to protect against spreading the coronavirus.

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Welcome Back To Winning - San Manuel Casino Open 24/7
Courtesy of San Manuel Casino, June 25, 2020. Available from YouTube

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San Manuel Casino reopens with new health and safety measures

June 15, 2020

San Manuel Casino reopened today at noon. San Manuel was the first California Indian casino to shut down for the coronavirus. Now with new health safeguards developed with Loma Linda University Health, returning guests will find many significant changes to gaming, dining and other services.

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San Manuel Health & Safety Hub - Changes at San Manuel Casino [2020]
Courtesy of San Manuel Casino. June 8. 2020

San Manuel Chairman Ken Ramirez said"

"Re-opening our doors safely and responsibly is our first priority. We have taken our commitment to health and safety one step further by working with Loma Linda University Health's San Manuel Gateway College on our health screening curriculum and organization-wide training."

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San Manuel Casino reopens June 15

June 5, 2020

San Manuel Casino will reopen at noon on June 15 after closing March 15 for the COVID-19 pandemic. Invited guest will attend to soft opening on June 9 and 14 prior to the public opening on June 15.

The reopening at San Manuel Casino will come in phases. Guests will find the first phase includes the following health precautions:

ENTRY

• All guests and employees must pass a temperature check to enter. Individuals with fevers of 100.4 or higher will not be admitted.

• Guest must wear a face covering before entering.

• Only 2,600 guest will be allowed inside at any one time.

CASINO

• The number of slot machines will be limited for social spacing. Approximately 41% of the total slot machines will be operational. The remainder will be turned off and their chairs removed.

• There will be 68 table games available. Seating will be limited to two players per table. The dealer will be separated from players by a plexiglas barrier.

RESTAURANTS

• Some restaurants will be open and provide takeout food only.

• Open restaurants include Big Mo's Cafe, Rock & Brews, George Lopez's Chingon Kitchen and Tutu's Food Court.

• Closed restaurants will be Serrano Buffet, Pines Modern Steakhouse, High Limit Dining, Just Barbeque, Lotus 8 and Hong Bao Kitchen.

BARS

• A limited number of bars will be open for service. These are Bar Bar Bar, Finish Line, Tropical Storm and Round Up.

ENTERTAINMENT

• There will be no live entertainment at any San Manuel venues.

• Tukut Lounge is closed.

TRANSPORTATION

• Valet parking is temporarily suspended.

• Shuttle bus service is temporarily suspended.

• Bus program is temporarily suspended.

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San Manuel Casino named 'Best Casino' by Inland Empire Magazine for Third Consecutive Year

February 24, 2020

For the third consecutive year the readers of Inland Empire Magazine have voted San Manuel Casino the "Best Casino" for 2020.

San Manuel also received recognition for its Pines Modern Steakhouse winning these awards:

"Best Steakhouse"
"Best Splurge Restaurant"

In addition, San Manuel won these categories:

"Best Mexican" - George Lopez's Chingon Kitchen
"Best Bar" - Tukut Lounge
"Best Chef" - Jerrold Brooks, Executive Chef

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San Manuel Casino is offering a $10,000 Cocktail

December 25, 2019

The award-winning mixologists at San Manuel Casino have created a new $10,000 cocktail for high rollers, especially after a big win! The cocktail is named "Rare and Fine" and is mixed with:

+ A. H. Hirsch 16 Year Old which was distilled in 1974
+ 100-point 1996 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild Bordeaux
+ Splash of ultra-rare Hardy cognac

The cocktail is served in a Lalique crystal glass with a 14k gold pick topped with a diamond. The crystal glass and the gold pick are included in the price.

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San Manuel Casino Opens $25,000 High-Limit Gaming Area

December 21, 2019

San Manuel Casino has opened its newest high-limit gaming area this week. Reservations are needed for this VIP experience in an exclusive gaming parlour.

The high-limit slots area features 200 of the newest slot machines. Some of the machines have denominations up to $1,000.

The high-limit tables area has a max betting limit of $25,000. Games include Six-Deck Blackjack,3:2 Double Deck Blackjack and Baccarat.

This new high-limit gaming area is part of the ongoing $760 million expansion project. The expansion includes the Hong Bao Kitchen, a new restaurant that has also opened at the same time and adjacent to the high-limit area.

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San Manuel Casino opens new parking structure

December 10, 2019

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new Parking Structure - Now Open!
Courtesy of San Manuel Casino, . Available from YouTube

San Manuel Casino has opened a new six-story parking that features 2,200 parking spaces, 30 charging stations, 4 elevators and 24 hour shuttle services.

The completion of the parking structure is a part of the current million expansion project at San Manuel, which includes a 432-room hotel and a 2,800-seat entertainment venue to open in 2021. The project also includes new restaurants and retail stores.

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San Manuel Casino partners with NFL Raiders, Allegiant Stadium

October 22, 2019

At the Raiders Preview Center in Las Vegas last Monday, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians announced they are partnering with the Raiders and Allegiant Stadium. San Manuel Casino will be a sponsoring partner of the Raiders starting with the 2020 season and also be a Founding Partner of Allegiant Stadium.

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians CEO Loren Gill:

"The popularity of the Raiders in Southern California is unmatched. Through this partnership, we are thrilled to offer our guests more access to high-quality sports and entertainment."

Raiders President Marc Badain:

"We are pleased to have San Manuel Casino as a founding partner of Allegiant Stadium. Together, we remain aligned in our dedication to providing our fans with the best-in-class experience

The founding partnership with the stadium will provide San Manuel Casino with a branded suite inside the stadium.

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San Manuel Casino and Anaheim Ducks expand partnership

October 13, 2019

San Manuel Casino announced last week it has expanded its partnership with the Anaheim Ducks. The 13-year long partnership has added the San Manuel Casino Winner's Circle, a Native American Heritage Night and additional promotional and branding products.

San Manuel Casino Winner's Circle

The Honda Center will brand its first two rows, Glass & Row B, as the San Manuel Casino Winner's Circle. Members of the Circle will receive VIP perks and privileges at both the Honda Center and the San Manuel Casino.

Native American Heritage Night

The first Native American Heritage Night is scheduled for the Nov 5 game with the Minnesota Wild. The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Chairwoman, Lynn Valbuena, will drop the ceremonial first puck followed by short educational videos played throughout the game honoring the tribe and its culture

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San Manuel Casino adds new steampunk high-limit room

May 29, 2019

San Manuel Casino has added a high-limit room named The Vault Gaming and Provisions. It is located on the second floor and features 186 high-limit slots and 8 table games in a steampunk room of 19th century industrial gears, pipes and steam-powered machinery.

The Vault is a large room with a 18,000 square-foot gaming floor. Slot bets range from $25 to $500. Table game wagers are $300 to $10,000. Inside The Vault is a separate VIP room with much higher bet minimums. Table game minimums are up to $15,000.

This is one of four high-limit rooms planned for San Manuel. Another is the Lotus 8 Palace on the first floor. The third and fourth are under construction where the original High Limit Room was located next to the Serrano Buffet. That room was previously closed for for this project.

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San Manuel closes its Poker Room

May 21, 2019

The poker room at San Manuel closed permanently on April 30, 2019. It had been operating for over 30 years.

The following farewell was posted on the casino's website:

POKER ROOM

To our poker player family.

Effective April 30, 2019, our poker room is closed permanently as we continue to create new venues and experiences to serve our loyal Club Serrano members.

Thank you!

Thank you for so many years of fun.

Thank you for so many years of memories.

Thank you for making San Manuel Casino the best casino in the country!

We will also be sharing more information on the future of San Manuel Casino in the days to come.

The future is bright.

- San Manuel Casino

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San Manuel Casino Named "Best Southern California Casino"

May 19, 2019

Readers of the Long Beach Press Telegram have voted San Manuel the Best Casino in Southern California for the second year in a row. San Manuel alwo won Press-Telegram Readers' Choice Awards in other categories:

• "Favorite Buffet" went to San Manuel's Serrano Buffet for the second year in a row.

• "Favorite Night Spot & Entertainment Venue" was awarded to San Manuel for its Tukut Lounge. The lounge features dancing, salsa dancing, nightly entertainment, music and comedy.

• Tukut Lounge also won "Favorite Place to go Dancing".

• "Favorite Barbeque" was awarded to Just Barbeque (JBQ) at San Manuel Casino.

• "Favorite Burger" award was given to Rock & Brews at San Manuel Casino.

The Annual Press-Telegram Readers' Choice Awards are nominated and voted on by readers of the newspaper.

General Manager of San Manuel Casino, Peter Arceo, said in a statement:

San Manuel Casino is honored to be recognized as the Best Casino by the Long Beach Press Telegram readers. With so many delicious dining options and entertainment every night of the week, we strive to provide every guest with a full-service dining, entertainment and gaming experience.

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San Manuel Casino adds new Blazing 7's Blackjack arena

August 25, 2018

A $760 million expansion project is underway at the San Manuel Casino. Most of those changes are taking place inside the gaming venue. A giant table for blackjack was just added.

On August 10, 2018 the new Blazing 7's Blackjack arena opened. It is located in the venue's Rockin' Casino section.

Currently there are over 100 game tables at the casino. However the giant blackjack table gives the guests something different from other casinos in the area.

The section where previously the promotion area was is where the new arena is located. It can be found between Rock & Brews and George Lopez's Chingon Kitchen. The table is actually six tables that have been attached together forming a giant circle. This allows for six different games can be operated at one time. There are six table game dealers and seats for up to 36 players. The table is open everyday from noon to 2 a.m.

The new arena allows for more seating options for guests and for larger groups of friends to play together. The seating is similar to what would be found at a bar. Guests sit next to each other making the experience for them more of a social one.

The area has proven to be very popular with guests. The evening time is when it has been the busiest. It has been regularly full from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily.

Games that guests can play are traditional blackjack or in a progressive wager. Players bet a $5 side bet where they may win the progressive jackpot. Only players in the arena can participate in this game.

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San Manuel's $760 million expansion project

July 25, 2018

Ground has been broken on a large scale expansion project at the San Manuel Casino. The project includes a new entertainment venue and hotel.

The casino is owned by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and is located about an hour away from Los Angeles.

A ceremony was held for the start of the project.

This will be the first hotel to be added to the property. In addition to the hotel there will also be new dining options, areas for events, and shopping.

The creation of the project will bring more employment opportunities to the area. From construction to hotel operations the project is one way the tribe is showing their economic commitment to the area.

The hotel will offer modern luxury for guests. Amenities that will be offered will mark the hotel as a destination in the area.

In San Bernardino County, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is one of the top ten employers for the area. Currently there are over 4,900 people employed by the tribe. Over $1 billion is earned yearly in economic growth to the area from the tribe or businesses that support the casino operations.

One goal is to offer entertainment that will be competitive with Las Vegas. The new venue will be able to offer guests larger acts and better surroundings than before.

The San Manuel Indian Reservation is located near Highland in California. The tribe is federally recognized.

Currently there are over 4,800 slots in operation at the casino. Table games include poker and blackjack. There is also an area for high limit gaming.

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San Manuel plans new hotel & event venue

November 7, 2017

An announcement was made that a new expansion project will be developed near the casino owned by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. The project includes a parking structure with 2,200 spaces for vehicles, a hotel with 500 guest rooms, and an entertainment venue with 4,000 seats.

The project is in the design phase. An estimate of cost has not been released.

Early 2018 is when the construction is scheduled to start. The project should be completed in 2 years. 1,400 construction jobs will be created. An additional 1,200 jobs will be created when the new areas open.

There will be between 15 and 17 floors for the new hotel. There will be space for gaming, dining, shopping, pool, and spa. The name of the hotel has not been released.

Residents of the cou8nty will be able to review the plans for 30 days to make comments on noise, traffic, and aesthetics. After that time the Tribal Environment Impact Report will be drafted.

For 45 days the public will be allowed to comment on the draft. After that time the report will be submitted to the state.

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San Manuel expansion added 500 slots

July 01, 2017

Plans have been announced for a new expansion at San Manuel Casino.

The project will expand the casino floor. The new floor will allow for an additional 500 slot machines. In total the casino will operate 4,700 machines. This will make the San Manuel Casino the largest slot machine operator on the west coast.

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians believe this project is a way to remain committed to providing their guests with a great gaming experience. The project will also add more jobs and help with their partnerships with other businesses.

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San Manuel turning to 3D slot machines

December 15, 2008

SAN BERNARDINO - The San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino is turning to 3D slot machines to attract customers. They believe some players are tired of simply hearing bells go off and are ready for the next step in slot machine entertainment.

So San Manuel is bringing in some new slot machines manufactured by Reel Depth. These are much different from ordinary slot machines by featuring a multi-layered display to create 3D looking animations. Players will not have to wear 3D glasses.

Games that will be available soon are Double Diamond, Sizzling 7's, Slingo Jackpot, Triple Stars, and Red White & Blue. Others will follow soon. All will come in 3, 4, or 5 reel varieties.

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San Manuel Casino opens New Pines restaurant and nightclub

July 28 2008

SAN BERNARDINO - The San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino in Highland has opened its new Pines restaurant and nightclub on the second floor.

Dinner is served Wednesday through Sunday from 5pm to 10pm and closed the other days for private events. The menu is California Eclectic offering seafood, steaks, and decadent desserts. Entrees average $30 and appetizers range from $10 to $16 each. The restaurant can seat up to 150 diners and the lounge can host up to 350 people.

The dancing hours are Thursday to Saturday 10pm-3pm with a cover charge is $10 or $5 with a Club Serrano card. Dining guests can save the cost of the cover charge if they are still dining at 10 pm.

Dinner reservations are recommended and can be made by phoning (909) 425-4889.

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Glen Helen Pavilion is renamed San Manuel Amphitheater

July 19, 2008

DEVORE, CA - Glen Helen Pavilion in Devore is now known as San Manuel Amphitheater after the signing of a long-term agreement between San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino and Live Nation for exclusive naming rights. The amphitheater is the largest in North America with 65,000 fans attending its concerts each year.

"We are very glad to have San Manuel as a partner and look forward to working with them," said Nick Masters, president of Live Nation/So-Cal. "Given their strong live entertainment roots and close ties to the community, we think this is a great fit for the amphitheater."

Steve Lengel, executive director of operations for San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino, said "We are thrilled about this new opportunity to be associated with one of the premier outdoor entertainment venues in Southern California. San Manuel has always been focused on providing an unforgettable entertainment experience, and this latest partnership continues in that tradition."

CONCERTS THIS SUMMER:

Crue Fest, featuring Motley Crue, Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Sixx:A.M., and Trapt - Saturday, Aug. 2. Tickets are $95, $75, $55, $29.50.

ZZ Top, Brooks and Dunn, Rodney Atkins - Sunday, Aug. 3. Tickets are $85, $65, $45, $29.50.

Rock The Bells, featuring A Tribe Called Quest and Nas - Saturday, Aug. 9. Other acts include the Pharcyde, Mos Def, Q-Tip, Redman, and Method Man, Rakim, De La Soul. Tickets are $175, $78, $59.50, and $35.50.

Judas Priest, Heaven and Hell, Motorhead, and Testament - Saturday, Aug. 30. Tickets are $125, $75, $50, $35, and $20.

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San Manuel Can Add 5,500 Slots Without Voter Approval

January 21, 2008

SAN BERNARDINO - The federal government has given finalapproval to add 5,500 more slot machines to the San Manual Indian Casino, whichcurrently has 2,000 slots. The decision by the U.S. Department of the Interiorwas published in the Federal Register last Friday.

The San Manuel will not face a voter referendum in the February 5th election forapproval. The tribe is not included in the propositions facing four other SouthernCalifornia tribes. Each tribes received state and federal approval to expandtheir number of slot machines, but the special-interest opposition filed referendums againstthe other four tribes and did not file one against the San Manuel Band.

The organizers of the signature drives that brought Propositions 94, 95, 96, and 97 include UNITE, alabor union that would like to organize employees in all Indian casinos, andowners of horse tracks in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay areas. Unlikethe four tribes in the propositions, San Manuel already has a labor union, theCommunication Workers of America, and it does joint promotions with horseracetracks.

If San Manual installs all 5,500 slot machines, they will pay the state ofCalifornia an estimated $7.2 billion over the term of the agreement which runsthrough 2030.

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New Year's Eve at Yaamava' Resort & Casino December 31, 2022 - Yaamava' Resort & Casino is sponsoring this year's "Las Vegas Countdown to 2023," a live New Year's Eve TV special to be telecast December 31st from 8:58 PM to 12:35 AM PST. The broadcast will ... Read more Yaamava' opens The 909 Sports Bar + Food Hall November 29, 2022 - Yaamava' Casino has opened the first-of-its-kind sports bar and dining venue named 'The 909'. The new 17,100-square-foot venue features a 50-foot by 12-foot TV screen, 150 TVs, two bars, food court ... Read more Yaamava' Resort & Casino's Concert Schedule October 4, 2022 - Yaamava Theater is delivering the top shows and concerts it promised when first opening last April. The luxury theater is featuring a long list of favorite artists to sell-out crowds. The 3,800-square-foot stage ... Read more 2022 USA Today 'Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas' List September 20, 2022 - Six tribal casinos rank in the Top 10 of this year's USA Today Readers' Choice for 'Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas'. The top ranked casino is Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut ... Read more 2022 Best of Inland Empire: Best Southern California Casino September 19, 2022 - Press Enterprise announced the winners of its 27th Annual Reader Choice Awards this week, and two casinos tied for first place as 'Best of Inland Empire: Best Southern California Casino'. ... Read more USA Today ranks Yaamava' steakhouse #3 in nationwide poll September 25, 2022 - The 2022 USA Today Readers' Choice Awards has voted The Pines Modern Steakhouse at Yaamava' Resort Casino the #3 "Best Casino Restaurant" in the nation. The honor follows an award for ... Read more 2022 USA Today 'Best Casino Hotel' ranks 8 Tribal Casinos in Top 10 September 17, 2022 - Eight casino hotels owned or operated by Native American tribes were voted to the Best 10 list in this year's USA Today Reader Choice Awards. No Las Vegas casino hotel was ... Read more Yaamava' restaurant earns 2022 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award July 18, 2022 - The Pines Modern Steakhouse at Yaamava' Resort & Casino has been recognized this year by Wine Spectator as one of the world's best restaurants for wine ... Read more Palms Casino Resort Reopens Today! April 27, 2022 - Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas reopens today under the new ownership of the San Manuel Indian Tribe of California. The grand reopening celebration begins with fireworks this evening at 9PM. Hotel rooms are available ... Read more Yaamava' Theater opens at Yaamava' Resort and Casino April 18, 2022 - The new Yaamava' Theater opened April 14 with a performance by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The inaugural event completed the final phase of the four-year, $760 million expansion and rebranding ... Read more San Manuel is reopening Palms Casino Resort on April 27 April 11, 2022 - After closing for the COVID-19 pandemic two years ago, the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas will reopen under new management on April 27. The hotel will reopen April 28. The Ghostbar and the ... Read more Yaamava' Resort & Casino: Construction Time-Lapse Video 2018-2021 February 14, 2022 - This time-lapse video shows the $760 million construction project that began in 2018 to expand San Manuel Casino with an onsite hotel, a larger casino and a new event center. ... Read more San Manuel Tribe will bring changes to the Palms January 10, 2022 - The San Manuel Tribe will reopen the Palms this spring with major changes to its restaurants, entertainment, sportsbook, and other features to attract local residents. Lont-term changes are also planned. ... Read more Yaamava' Casino will add large entertainment venue in 2022 January 6, 2022 - Following the 2021 openings of a 17-story hotel tower , new restaurants and more casino space, Yaamava' Resort & Casino will complete its 4-year, $760 million expansion program during the first ... Read more

2021

San Manuel becomes first tribe to buy a Las Vegas casino December 19, 2021 - The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday approved the sale of the Palms Casino Resort to the San Manuel Indians and issued a new license to reopen The Palms this spring. ... Read more Yaamava' Resort & Casino Celebrates Grand 0pening Today (Dec 13) December 13, 2021 - Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel celebrated its grand opening today. The event follows the completion of a $760M expansion of the former San Manuel Casino that began ... Read more The Palms will be First Tribal-Owned Casino in Las Vegas December 6, 2021 - The purchase of the Palms Casino Resort has moved a step forward last week when the Nevada Gaming Control Board recommended approval of the sale. The full commission will meet Dec ... Read more Yaamava' Casino at San Manuel sets grand opening of new hotel on Dec. 13 November 30, 2021 - San Manuel Indians have set Dec. 13th for the grand opening celebration of its new resort hotel at Yaamava' Resort and Casino at San Manuel. The 17-floor hotel tower features ... Read more San Manuel changes name to Yaamava' Resort Casino September 26, 2021 - As San Manuel prepares to open its first onsite hotel soon plus a new event center in early 2022, the casino has changed its name to Yaamava' Resort Casino. "Yaamava" means "spring season" ... Read more 2021 Best Casinos of Inland Empire: The Press-Enterprise September 14, 2021 - Readers of The Press-Enterprise have selected the 2021 Best Inland Empire Casinos in this year's reader' choice voting. This is the 26th Annual Readers' Choice contest conducted ... Read more San Manuel breaks ground on San Manuel Landing August 11, 2021 - The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians broke ground last week on a 1.1 million-square-foot warehousing facility at the site of the former Norton Air Force Base. The San Manuel Landing project ... Read more San Manuel Casino grand opening tour of the expanded casino July 27, 2021 - San Manuel Casino became the largest casino in California and on the West Coast Saturday when it opened its new 2-floor casino expansion during its 35th anniversary ... Read more San Manuel becomes California's largest casino today on its 35th anniversary July 24, 2021 - Today San Manuel Casino is celebrating its 35th anniversary by opening its new expanded casino. The expansion includes two new floors of gaming space adding 1,300 new slots ... Read more San Manuel Casino opens expansion July 24, 2021 July 8, 2021 - San Manuel will open its new casino expansion on July 24, 2021, which is also its 35th anniversary since opening in 1986. Construction of the larger gaming floor began in July 2018. The new space adds ... Read more San Manuel will buy Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas May 9, 2021 - The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will buy the Palm Casino making it the first Native American owner of a Las Vegas casino. The tribe will be the second to operate a casino in Las Vegas ... Read more San Manuel's casino expansion opens in July May 5, 2021 - Another phase of the $760 million expansion at San Manuel Casino will open in July adding two more floors of gaming space with 1,300 more slot machines, 40 more table games and a fifth high-limit room. ... Read more San Manuel Casino opens recruitment center at Ontario Mills May 4, 2021 - To help San Manuel Casino Resort hire 2,500 new employees over the next six months, the casino has opened a recruitment center inside Ontario Mills shopping center. The office is open Mon ... Read more San Manuel Casino Expansion Update 2021 February 6, 2021 - San Manuel Casino Resort continues its massive expansion project on schedule to add more gaming space by this summer, an onsite hotel by end of year and a new entertainment venue in 2022. ... Read more San Manuel Plans Virtual Career Expo March 29-31, 2021 March 21, 2021 - The San Manuel Casino Resort will hold a second three-day Virtual Career Expo on March 29-31 as part San Manuel's plan to add 2,000 new employees during 2021. The new hirees will increase the ... Read more San Manuel Virtual Career Expo Feb 18, 2021 February 15, 2021 - The San Manuel Casino will host a virtual hiring fair on Thursday Feb 18 between 9 AM to 4 PM. This is first of a series online hiring events planned for the next 10 months as San Manuel seeks to hire 2,000 full-time ... Read more San Manuel Casino is 'health security verified' January 11, 2021 - A press release today announced that San Manuel Casino is one of the first entertainment venues in the world to become Sharecare Health Security VERIFIED® with Forbes Travel Guide. ... Read more

2020

San Manuel holds Topping Off ceremony for hotel under construction November 10, 2020 - San Manuel Band of Mission Indian celebrated the placing of the final steel beam atop a new, 17-story hotel under construction at San Manuel Casino. The hotel will open in late ... Read more San Manuel Casino announces new timelines on $500M expansion November 9, 2020 - San Manuel began construction in July 2018 on a $500M espansion project to add an onsite hotel, an event center, and a larger gambling space. New timelines for completion were ... Read more San Manuel Casino named among Best Casino 2020 September 26, 2020 - The Press Enterprise recognized Pechanga Resort Casino as the Best Casino in Southern California in this year's annual Best of Inland Empire awards. Second place went to San Manuel Casino and third place to Soboba Casino Resort. ... Read more San Manuel Casino's 34th Anniversary August 2, 2020 - San Manuel Casino celebrated its 34th anniversary last week on July 24, 2020. The casino was opened by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians as a high-stakes Indian bingo hall on July 24, 1986. ... Read more San Manuel Casino: "Welcome Back To Winning" June 29, 2020 - San Manuel Casino was the last tribal casino in Southern California to reopen following the 3-month shutdown for COVID-19. San Manual reopened its casino to the public at noon on Monday ... Read more San Manuel Casino reopens with new health and safety measures June 15, 2020 - San Manuel Casino reopened at noon Monday June 15. San Manuel was the first California Indian casino to shut down for the coronavirus. Now with new safeguards ... Read more San Manuel Casino reopens June 15 June 5, 2020 - San Manuel Casino will open at noon on June 15 for the first time since closing March 15 for the COVID-19 pandemic. Safety precautions will include face masks, temperature checks, crowd limits, extended player spacing ... Read more Southern California casinos respond to coronavirus March 17, 2020 - The following Southern California casinos have made public announcements regarding their actions to protect guests from coronavirus. Actions include postponing or canceling March concerts and events ... Read more San Manuel Casino named 'Best Casino' by Inland Empire Magazine for Third Consecutive Year February 24, 2020 - Readers of Inland Empire Magazine have voted San Manuel Casino the "Best Casino" in a 2020 poll. The Pines Modern Steakhouse won 3 awards ... Read more 2020 Preview: Two Inland Empire Casinos are adding hotels January 5, 2020 - San Manuel Casino is building a 432-room hotel with a pool complex, fitness center and spa. Cahuilla Casino in Riverside County is building an all-new casino with hotel and ... Read more

2019

San Manuel Casino is offering a $10,000 Cocktail December 25, 2019 - The award-winning mixologists at San Manuel Casino have created a new $10,000 cocktail for high rollers, especially after a big win! The cocktail is named "Rare and Fine" and is mixed with ... Read more San Manuel Casino Opens $25,000 High-Limit Gaming Area December 21, 2019 - San Manuel Casino has opened a high-limit gaming area with 15 table games and 200 of the newest slot machines. The table game limit is $25,000. Reservations needed for VIP experience. ... Read more San Manuel Casino opens new parking structure December 10, 2019 - San Manuel Casino has opened a new 6-story parking garage as part of the current $760 million expansion project. The new structure adds 2,200 parking spaces, 24-hour shuttle service ... Read more San Manuel Casino partners with NFL Raiders, Allegiant Stadium October 22, 2019 - At the Raiders Preview Center in Las Vegas last Monday, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians announced they are partnering with the Raiders and Allegiant Stadium. ... Read more San Manuel Casino and Anaheim Ducks expand partnership October 13, 2019 - San Manuel Casino has announced the expansion of its 13-year partnership with the Anaheim Ducks. The new San Manuel Casino Winner's Circle at the Honda Center will ... Read more San Manuel Casino adds new steampunk high-limit room May 29, 2019 - The Vault Gaming and Provisions is one of four high-limit rooms planned for the San Manuel. This room opened today with a steampunk theme featuring 186 high-limit slots and 8 table games. ... Read more San Manuel closes its Poker Room May 21, 2019 - After 30 years of poker at San Manual, the casino has permanently closed its Poker Room. A farewell notice is posted on their website. The space will be converted for more slot machines. ... Read more San Manuel Casino Named "Best Casino in Southern California" May 19, 2019 - For the second year in a row the readers of the Long Beach Press Telegram have voted San Manuel the Best Casino in Southern California. ... Read more

2018

2018 Best Southern California Casinos October 4, 2019 - Readers of the Southern California Gaming Guide^TM voted for the top casinos in each of 17 categories. The Top 3 in each category are listed here. ... Read more San Manuel Casino adds new Blazing 7's Blackjack arena August 25, 2019 - The new Blazing 7's Blackjack arena has a giant table for blackjack. It is actually six tables attached in a giant circle. Six different games can be operated at one time. ... Read more San Manuel's $760 million expansion project
July 25, 2018 - San Manuel Casino is building a new hotel with dining venues and retail stores. The project also includes a 3,000 event center to rival Las Vegas.... Read more

2017

11.07.2017 San Manuel plans new hotel & event venue 07.01.2017 San Manuel expansion added 500 slots

2008

12.15.2008 San Manuel turning to 3D slot machines 07.28.2008 San Manuel Casino opens New Pines restaurant and nightclub 07.19.2008 Glen Helen Pavilion is renamed San Manuel Amphitheater 01.21.2008 San Manuel Can Add 5,500 Slots Without Voter Approval