The property’s bingo hall was closed that year. As it expanded, it became known as San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino, before its name was shortened to San Manuel casino in 2017. In 1994, the venue was expanded into a 100,000-square-foot casino with slot machines and card games. The now former San Manuel Casino first opened doors in 1986 as a modest bingo operation. The tribe said that it will employ more than 6,000 people by the end of 2021. The scheme is projected to create multiple jobs. In 2022, the San Manuel tribe plans to launch a 2,800-seat entertainment venue as phase three of its massive expansion project. It will feature 432 guest rooms, including 127 suites, a pool deck with seven private cabanas, a full-service spa, and more food and beverage options. The 17-floor tower is expected to open doors this coming December. What’s Next for the Rebranded Property?Īside from the ongoing rebrand, San Manuel is also gearing up preparations for the upcoming opening of the resort’s new hotel. Phase one of the multi-million dollar expansion scheme further included the 24-hour Serrano Vista Café and three new stores. It features eight table games, 35 standalone slot machines, and 11 bartop spots. The casino also launched its fifth high limit room, The Enclave.

As part of the expansion, San Manuel added 1,300 new slot machines to bring the venue’s total to over 6,500 as well as 40 new table games. The casino portion of the complex now covers 270,000 feet of space. That first phase included two new gaming floors. The rebrand comes after the San Manuel tribe unveiled in late July phase one of the resort’s ongoing $760 million expansion, which started three years ago. Property officials said that they have begun changing signage and expect to complete that task in the next few weeks.

The new logo shows fronds of yucca plant forming the latter ‘Y’ in a woven basket pattern. Yaamava’ itself is a native Serrano word that means spring, property officials pointed out last week. The rebrand includes a new visual identity and logo for the gaming complex, with those being inspired by and paying homage to the culture and heritage of the Serrano people. The property is owned by San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and is operated by the San Manuel Entertainment Authority. San Manuel Casino in San Bernardino County, California was officially rebranded as Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel last week.

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