Sister properties earn top honors in the categories of Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas, Best Las Vegas Casino, Best Casino Hotel, Best Casino Restaurant, Best Casino for Slots and Best Players Club

HIGHLAND, Calif., Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Together, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel and Palms Casino Resort earned the highest honors in the 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards, securing six top rankings across the nation’s two premier gaming destinations. Yaamava’ captured Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas, Best Casino Hotel, Best Casino Restaurant, Best Casino for Slots and Best Players Club, while Palms Casino Resort was named Best Casino in Las Vegas for the third consecutive year. 

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino and Palms Casino Resort were nominated by a panel of experts that included editors from USA TODAY and 10Best.com, relevant industry contributors and other Gannett media sources.

Chosen through nationwide public voting, the awards underscore the continued success of Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation’s gaming and hospitality portfolio. Across Southern California and Las Vegas, Yaamava’ and Palms deliver award-winning experiences, connected through Club Serrano’s shared loyalty platform and a commitment to exceptional guest service, dining, gaming and entertainment.

The recognition for Yaamava’ Resort & Casino comes during its milestone 40th anniversary year. Four decades after opening its doors, the property, the only AAA Five Diamond casino resort in the country, continues to build upon its legacy as Southern California’s premier destination for best-in-class gaming, hospitality and entertainment. 

“Winning across every category in which we were nominated is a tremendous honor, especially during Yaamava’ Resort & Casino‘s 40th anniversary year,” said Kenji Hall, General Manager of Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel. “These recognitions reflect the passion of our team members, the loyalty of our guests and the vision of Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation. We are grateful to everyone who voted and proud to continue setting the standard for exceptional gaming, hospitality, dining and entertainment experiences.”

In Las Vegas, Palms Casino Resort continues to redefine the guest experience as the first casino resort wholly owned and operated by a Native American tribe. The San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority, a government instrumentality of Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, acquired Palms Casino Resort in 2021. Since joining the portfolio, Palms has strengthened its position as one of the city’s premier gaming and entertainment destinations, earning Best Casino in Las Vegas for a third consecutive year. 

“Earning the title of Best Casino in Las Vegas for a third consecutive year is an incredible honor and a direct reflection of our team’s commitment to delivering memorable experiences every day,” said Kevin Glass, General Manager of Palms Casino Resort. “Las Vegas is one of the most competitive hospitality markets in the world, which makes this recognition from guests especially meaningful. We’re proud to continue elevating the Palms experience while building on our unique legacy as the first Native American-owned and operated resort in Las Vegas.”

Together, Yaamava’ and Palms bring their ‘California to Vegas Connection’ to life through the Club Serrano loyalty program. Members can earn and redeem rewards across both destinations, as well as Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point, California. Club Serrano offers access to exclusive promotions, VIP experiences, luxury accommodations and gaming offers. 

About Yaamava‘ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel is the only AAA Five-Diamond casino resort and is ranked among the best resorts in the world by Condé Nast Traveler, featuring a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel with luxe suites, an elevated pool deck, a Forbes Five-Star spa, and a state-of-the-art theater. Recently named the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas, Best Casino Restaurant for its Pines Modern Steakhouse, and Best Casino Hotel as well as Best Native American Casino and Best Overall Casino Outside of Las Vegas by the Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards, Yaamava’ is located just 70 miles from downtown Los Angeles near Highland, CA. The casino has more than 7,500 slots, five high-limit gaming rooms, luxury retail shops, a wide variety of award-winning dining options, and more than a dozen bars and lounges, including a premiere sports bar, The 909 Food Hall, and the new fast-casual dining and immersive entertainment venue, bEATS. The San Manuel Entertainment Authority owns and operates Yaamava’ Resort & Casino. 

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About Palms Casino Resort
Palms Casino Resort is a trailblazer as the first Las Vegas resort fully owned and operated by a Native American tribe. With 766 hotel rooms and suites across two towers, Palms offers a dynamic mix of bars and restaurants, including the acclaimed steakhouse Scotch 80 Prime, the popular A.Y.C.E Buffet, and Michelin Star Tim Ho Wan Dim Sum restaurant. Awarded USA Today’s Best U.S. Casino, Palms is home to a redesigned 95,000-square-foot casino, live entertainment venues, a pool oasis, and unique lifestyle experiences. Amenities also include free valet and self-parking, The Pearl (a 2,500-seat concert theater), Ghostbar Rooftop Lounge, The Spa, the Brenden Theatre 14-screen cinema, over 190,000 square feet of meeting space, Til Death Do Us Part Wedding Chapel, and nearly 600 units at Palms Place condominiums. Palms features innovative suites like the Hardwood Suite for basketball fans, the Kingpin Suite for bowling enthusiasts, and many more themed suites. The Sky Villa suites, with masterful artwork, private pools and terraces, and breathtaking views of the Strip, provide unmatched luxury for unforgettable experiences. 

Located just west of the Las Vegas Strip off I-15 on Flamingo Road, Palms Casino Resort is owned by The San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority (SMGHA), an affiliate of Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation. For more details, visit www.palms.com or the Palms Press Room.

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