The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians made Las Vegas history last year when it reopened the Palms — making it the first resort fully owned and operated by a Native American tribe.
The tribe and its San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority, one of the biggest tribal casino operators in Southern California, celebrated the one year anniversary of the property’s reopening Thursday with surprises for guests and team members, a public dance party and celebratory toast.
The tribe acquired the 766-room, 20-year-old resort — which had been closed for two years during the pandemic — from Red Rock Resorts subsidiary Station Casinos Inc. in May 2021 for $650 million.
