HIGHLAND, CA – Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel and Palms Casino Resort earned six No. 1 rankings in the 2026 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, including five for Yaamava’ and a third consecutive Best Casino in Las Vegas honor for Palms. Yaamava’ was named Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas, Best Casino Hotel, Best Casino Restaurant, Best Casino for Slots and Best Players Club. Palms Casino Resort earned the top ranking for Best Casino in Las Vegas.
Both properties were nominated by a panel of experts that included editors from USA Today and 10Best.com, industry contributors and other Gannett media sources, with the winners determined through public voting.
The recognition comes during Yaamava’ Resort & Casino’s 40th anniversary year. The property has grown over four decades into a major Southern California gaming and hospitality destination and is currently the country’s only AAA Five-Diamond casino resort.
“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.”
Palms’ third consecutive win follows its 2021 acquisition by the San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority, a government instrumentality of Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation. Palms is the first casino resort in Las Vegas wholly owned and operated by a Native American tribe.
“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.”
Yaamava’ and Palms are also connected through the Club Serrano loyalty program, which allows members to earn and redeem rewards at both resorts and at Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point, CA.