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The 909: Southern California’s Premier Destination for Sports, Watch Parties & Unforgettable Events

When it comes to watching the biggest games of the year, where you watch matters just as much as what you watch. At Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, The 909 has established itself as the premier destination for sports fans, delivering an atmosphere that transforms every game into a memorable event. With more than 150 screens, a massive game day feature wall, incredible food options, and an unmatched fan experience, The 909 brings people together to celebrate every defining moment in sports.

Resort | 3 MIN

The Art of Summer at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino

Summer horticulture design at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino transforms the property into a vibrant celebration of color, growth, and seasonal abundance. Building on the resort’s tradition of immersive seasonal decor, the summer installation highlights the beauty of landscapes, tropical inspired botanicals, and artistic floral displays that reflect the warmth and energy of Southern California. The result is an environment that invites guests to explore, relax, and connect with nature through thoughtfully curated designs.

Restaurants & Bars | Food & Drink

A Taste of Excellence: Welcoming Giancarlo Bar Consulting

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel kicked off its 40thth anniversary with a toast to innovation, unveiling a reimagined cocktail program in partnership with Giancarlo Bar Consulting.

Promotions | 3 MIN

Lunar New Year 2026 at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino: Charging into the Year of the Horse

Lunar New Year at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino has consistently been a standout celebration, and 2026 ushered in a dynamic season as the resort welcomed the Year of the Horse. Recognized for symbolizing strength, vitality and forward momentum, the horse set the tone for a month filled with cultural excitement. Guests immersed themselves in traditional festivities, enjoyed Chef Jet Tila’s exclusive menus at bEATS, and Hong Bao Kitchen while participating in a full lineup of events designed to elevate the Lunar New Year experience.

Gaming | 5 MIN

How To Play Pai Gow Poker

Pai Gow Poker is a seven-card table game where you split your hand into a five-card high and two-card low, then try to beat the dealer on both. Below you'll find the complete pai gow poker rules, the full House Way strategy for setting hands, the key pai gow poker strategy principles, and the pai gow poker house edge and payout structure.

Gaming | 5 MINS

How To Play Kings Bounty

King's Bounty Blackjack adds an optional side bet to standard blackjack that pays when your first two cards total 20, with payouts from 4 to 1 up to 500 to 1. Below you'll find the complete king's bounty blackjack rules, how the king's bounty blackjack side bet works, and the full pay table with Dealer Envy payouts.

Gaming | 6 MINS

How To Play Crazy 4 Poker

Crazy 4 Poker is a four-card poker game played against the dealer with three distinct betting opportunities, the Ante/Super Bonus, the Queens Up side bet, and a Progressive Jackpot. Below you'll find the complete crazy 4 poker rules, how the Super Bonus and Queens Up pay tables work, basic crazy 4 poker strategy for the Play wager, and how the progressive payout and envy bonuses are structured.

Gaming | 3 MINS

How To Play Free Bet Blackjack

Free Bet Blackjack lets you double down and split on qualifying hands for free, the house covers the extra wager. The trade-off is Push 22, where dealer 22 pushes instead of busting. Below you'll find the complete free bet blackjack rules, how free splits and free doubles work, optimal free bet blackjack strategy, the free bet blackjack odds and house edge, and how Push 22 affects payouts.

Gaming | 5 MINS

How To Play Mississippi Stud

Mississippi Stud is a five-card poker card game where you compete against a pay table, not the dealer, with up to 10 units in play. Below you'll find the complete mississippi stud rules, the full mississippi stud payouts table (up to 500 to 1), street-by-street mississippi stud strategy for raise and fold decisions, the mississippi stud odds and house edge, and how the 3-Card Bonus and Progressive Jackpot work.

Gaming | 4 MINS

How To Play Double Down Madness

Double Down Madness™ Blackjack lets you hit and double down multiple times on every hand, compounding your wager whenever you see an advantage. Below you'll find the complete double down madness blackjack rules, special rules for Aces and Push 22, double down madness blackjack strategy for multi-double play, and the double down madness blackjack house edge.