HIGHLAND, CA – The San Manuel Entertainment Authority has named Kenji Hall the new General Manager at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel, succeeding Peter Arceo, who was selected as Chief Gaming Officer for the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians in May. Hall will lead the strategic execution and performance of daily gaming and hospitality operations.
“Kenji’s expertise in hotel, food and beverage, marketing and gaming operations make him ideally qualified for leading the next generation of service excellence at Yaamava’,” said Peter Arceo, Chief Gaming Officer for San Manuel Tribe. “He and his team will continue to drive our competitive positioning of Yaamava’ as the top casino resort destination in California.”
“I am grateful for this opportunity and excited to continue the Yaamava’ legacy as a best-in-class resort and casino,” said Hall. “It is an honor to serve the tribe in this capacity. The tribe’s mission, vision and values and our commitment to team members are the key elements in growing our market and delivering exceptional experiences for our valued guests.”
Hall joined San Manuel Casino in 2017 as Chief Operating Officer of Hospitality, where he led the complete renovation of the tribe’s Bear Springs Hotel in San Bernardino, CA. Hall also brought revenue growth to San Manuel Casino with the opening of new food and beverage outlets. Later, Hall was named Casino Chief Operating Officer, where he was responsible for leading the expansion of gaming operations and played an instrumental role in the rebranding and opening of Yaamava’.
Prior to San Manuel, Hall held management and executive leadership positions in Nevada, Louisiana, Indiana, and North Carolina with companies including Hilton Hotels, Boyd Gaming, and MGM Resorts International during his 30-plus years in the gaming and hospitality industry.
Under Hall’s leadership, Yaamava’ has become the largest casino in the West with over 7,200 slots, 165 tables and five high-limit rooms. Yaamava’ also recently earned Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating for the Serrano Spa as well as Four-Star ratings for the resort and The Pines Modern Steakhouse.
