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Yaamava' Resort and Casino recognized by Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards

The Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards honored Yaamava' Resort and Casino at San Manuel with two awards The go-to hotel and casino won the Best Overall Casino Outside of Las Vegas and Best Native American Casino accolades

Published on December 11, 2025

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Summary

  • The Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards honored Yaamava' Resort and Casino at San Manuel with two awards
  • The go-to hotel and casino won the Best Overall Casino Outside of Las Vegas and Best Native American Casino accolades
  • Kenji Hall, Yaamava' Resort and Casino's General Manager, said the awards reaffirm the hotel and casino resort's relentless dedication to offering unforgettable experiences


The premier gaming, hospitality and entertainment destination in California, Yaamava' Resort and Casino at San Manuel, was distinguished with two prestigious awards. On Wednesday, the go-to hotel and casino resort confirmed that the Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards recognized it with two awards, reaffirming its position as a premier destination for gaming, entertainment and hospitality.

The go-to hotel and casino won the Best Overall Casino Outside of Las Vegas and Best Native American Casino awards

Marking the second year in a row, Yaamava' Resort and Casino obtained recognition from the Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards, the operator earned top honors with the Best Overall Casino Outside of Las Vegas and Best Native American Casino awards. To win the two recognitions, the hotel and casino received thousands of votes within the highly competitive casino category. Ultimately, the honors are a testament to Yaamava' Resort and Casino's ability to deliver supreme experiences, designating it as the best casino resort in the country outside of Las Vegas. The popular venue located 70 miles from downtown Los Angeles, California, is renowned for the gold standard it offers when it comes to hospitality, entertainment, gaming and dining. Featuring luxury accommodation, promising unforgettable gaming experiences and diverse gaming options makes the hotel and casino resort is a must-visit destination in California. Notably, Yaamava' Resort and Casino's gaming floor features 7,400 of the most popular slot machines and offers a mind-blowing 1,500 promotions every year.

Receiving the prestigious accolades for a second year is a privilege

Kenji Hall, Yaamava' Resort and Casino's General Manager, spoke with excitement about the latest awards, Casino Guru News learned from a press release. It's a privilege to see Yaamava' Resort and Casino recognized by the readers of Newsweek for the second consecutive year, he said. Moreover, Hall pointed out: These honors celebrate our team's relentless pursuit of exceptional service and the unwavering commitment of the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation. Together, we will continue to shape the next evolution of hospitality. Earlier in the year, the go-to hotel and casino in Southern California earned honors from the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. As a result, the venue won awards for Best Casino Hotel, Best Casino Restaurant and Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas. During the same awards, Yaamava' Resort and Casino's sister property, Palms Casino Resort, won the Best Casino in Las Vegas accolades.

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