California's Yaamava' Resort & Casino named Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas by USA TODAY readers

Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel, California has been awarded Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Aditionally, the casino’s fine dining restaurant, The Pines Modern Steakhouse, has also been voted Best Casino Restaurant.  

San Manuel Gaming & Hospitality Authority's Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas was named "Best Casino in Las Vegas". 

"Yaamava's elite gaming floor features more than 7,200 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," says USA Today's description of the winning resort. 

"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."

Kenji Hall, General Manager of Yaamava' Resort & Casino, said: "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," he added.

Kenji Hall

San Manuel Gaming & Hospitality Authority's Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas was named "Best Casino in Las Vegas". 

Yaamava Resort was also recognized in the Best Hotels category. "This Forbes-rated hotel offers exceptional guest service, top of top-of-the-line amenities, and features 432 modern guest rooms and suites.

Latisha Prieto, Chairperson of the San Manuel Gaming & Hospitality Authority, commented: "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," she added.

Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas

Yaamava' and Palms were nominated by a panel of experts, including editors from USA TODAY, editors from 10Best.com, relevant expert contributors, and sources from both media and other Gannett properties before being voted on by the public.