The grand reopening celebration begins with fireworks this evening at 9PM. Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas reopens today under the new ownership of the San Manuel Indian Tribe of California. News Headlines Palms Casino Resort Reopens Today! Ap. The Nevada Gaming Control Commission approved the sale and license of The Palms to the San Manuel Indians on December 17, 2021. The Mohegan Tribe operates the Mohegan Casino Las Vegas at Virgin Hotels. In addition to the San Manuel Indians, the Seminole Tribe of Florida bought the Mirage in December 2021 and is redeveloping the property into Hard Rock Las Vegas.
Three Native American tribes now have a gambling presence in Las Vegas. Palms Casino features 1,500 slot machines, 40 table games, a high-limit room, sportsbook, seven restaurants, a rooftop nightclub and 766 hotel rooms and suites. The tribe owns the Yaamava' Resort Casino in Highland, California The property is owned by The San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority ('S.M.G.H.A.'), an enterprise of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. Palms Casino Resort is the first tribal-owned casino in Las Vegas.
