HIGHLAND, CA – Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel will host “Deal or No Deal Live” at Yaamava’ Theater on Sept. 25, with Howie Mandel hosting and five contestants each having the chance to win up to $1 million. The event will mark the first time the live version of the game has offered five separate chances at a $1 million grand prize.
Throughout September, Club Serrano members can qualify for the show through three promotions. Weekly Qualifier Drawings will be held Sept. 1, 8, 15 and 22, with members earning one entry for every 100 points earned and drawings taking place hourly from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Selected winners will receive Free Play and advance to the Sept. 25 event.
A Top Point Earner Event will take place Sept. 20 at bEATS for the 100 Club Serrano members who earn the most tier points from Sept. 1–17, with selected members advancing to the game show. A Last Chance Drawing will follow Sept. 23, when members who earn 250 Tier Points can receive a ticket for an 11 p.m. drawing. Five winners will each receive $2,500 in Free Play and advance to the Sept. 25 event.
On Sept. 25, 50 Club Serrano members who qualified through the promotions will gather at Yaamava’ Theater. Five finalists will be selected at random to play “Deal or No Deal Live,” each with the chance to win up to $1 million.
“At Yaamava’, we are always looking for new ways to create unforgettable experiences for our guests, and this event does exactly that,” said Kenji Hall, General Manager, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel. “Being the first venue to offer five separate chances to win $1 million through ‘Deal or No Deal Live’ is a historic moment for our property and for live entertainment. Combined with the excitement of having Howie Mandel host the show, this will be a one-of-a-kind experience our guests won’t find anywhere else.”
“Deal or No Deal Live” at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino is giving away potentially $5 million dollars,” said Mandel. “There’s something special about experiencing the game live, surrounded by an incredible audience. My friends at Yaamava’ are known for delivering world-class entertainment, and I’m looking forward to creating another epic moment together.”
Mandel previously hosted Yaamava’ Resort & Casino’s annual “Million Dollar Moment” promotion in 2025.
Tickets for non-contestants to watch “Deal or No Deal Live” go on sale Aug. 31 at 10 a.m. and range from $25 to $75. Participation in the game is limited to Club Serrano members who advance through the qualifying promotions.