LONDON, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC announced today that it has launched the highly anticipated DiamondRS™ mechanical reel cabinet. The cabinet marks a pivotal point for IGT in the mechanical reel segment and leverages extensive market research merged with leading-edge technology to provide a next-generation gaming experience on a traditional cabinet style.   

Guests of Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel in Highland, Calif. were among the first players in the world to enjoy exciting new versions of popular IGT slot games on the DiamondRS cabinet.

"Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel is honored to be one of the first casinos worldwide to offer IGT's DiamondRS cabinet," said Kenji Hall, Yaamava' Resort & Casino Chief Operating Officer. "Our focus on providing the latest and most innovative product has been a pillar of our success. IGT continues to be a leader in this field, and this partnership allows us to provide a best-in-class experience for our valued customers."

Combining player-preferred design with first-rate innovation, the DiamondRS cabinet retains some of the design elements and iconic mechanical reel components that helped drive the success of IGT's iconic S2000 slot machine, a pillar on casino floors for decades, and the subsequent S3000 cabinet. The DiamondRS cabinet features a familiar three-reel configuration enhanced with state-of-the-art IGT Diamond Glass™ transmissive reel technology, which integrates a transparent video overlay over the mechanical reels, enabling the cabinet to host multiple payline configurations and more engaging game content.

"The launch of the DiamondRS cabinet continues IGT's decades-long reign in the mechanical reel segment with classic DNA enhanced by the industry-first innovation of Diamond Glass technology," said Nick Khin, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Gaming. "This groundbreaking evolution reflects IGT's ingenuity and commitment to delivering premier gaming products that meet player preferences and provide dynamic performance."

The DiamondRS cabinet includes a bold 32-inch ultra-high-definition LCD top box display with a 23-inch high-definition main monitor with multi-touch screen capabilities. To elevate the experience, the dynamic player panel incorporates an easy-to-read panel and ergonomic button deck design, complete with an inductive wireless phone charger and USB charging port. In addition, the intelligent cabinet lighting adds a vibrant focal point with energetic win celebrations.

Staying true to the brand, the DiamondRS cabinet is supported by an extensive content library featuring new renditions of IGT's proven legacy themes. Highlights include Double Top Dollar™, a modern reprise of one of the most popular slot games of all time. In addition, player-favorite themes have been combined to introduce exciting new titles such as Pinball™ Double Gold™, Red Hot Tamales! Pinata Bash™, and more.

The Pines Modern Steakhouse at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino Earns Wine Spectator Restaurant Award in 2022 

Highland, CA  (July 6, 2022) — The Pines Modern Steakhouse at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel has been honored again for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2022 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine.

“I want to congratulate all 3,169 restaurants that earned one of Wine Spectator’s three awards for their devotion to all things wine,” said Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher, Wine Spectator. “These awards not only guide our readers to dining establishments with impressive wine lists and outstanding service, but also serve to honor restaurants for their achievements and commitment to maintaining pristine cellars. We are thrilled to reveal our 2022 Dining Guide, which points to places where wine drinkers are warmly welcomed.”

“It is such an honor to receive this prestigious recognition from Wine Spectator, a recognized expert in both wine and wine culture, for the second year in a row,” said Yaamava’ Resort & Casino General Manager, Peter Arceo. “Achieving level two, the ‘Best of Award of Excellence’, is not only a reflection of our Beverage and Wine team’s determination to be a leader in the industry and create a one-of-a-kind experience for our guests, but also speaks to the Tribe’s continued support and our best-in-class approach in both service and products.”

Wine Spectator began its program to recognize the world’s best wine lists in 1981. There are three levels: the Award of Excellence with 1,782 winners, the Best of Award of Excellence with 1,290 winners and the Grand Award with 97 winners this year. 

The Pines has won the Best of Award of Excellence. Best of Award of Excellence recipients display excellent breadth across multiple winegrowing regions and/or significant vertical depth of top producers, along with superior presentation.

Wine Spectator’s special Restaurant Awards issue becomes available to readers July 12.

Follow the Restaurant Awards on Instagram (@wsrestaurantawards), with hashtag #WSRestaurantAward, and at Restaurants.WineSpectator.com, where all winners can be searched by location and sorted by attributes including name, proximity, award level, cuisine and pricing. Winners are also profiled in the free Restaurant Awards app, available for iPhone and iPad users. 

About Wine Spectator 
Wine Spectator is the world’s leading authority on wine. Anchored by Wine Spectator magazine, a print publication that reaches around 3 million readers worldwide, the brand also encompasses the Web’s most comprehensive wine site (WineSpectator.com), mobile platforms and a series of signature events. Wine Spectator examines the world of wine from the vineyard to the table, exploring wine’s role in contemporary culture and delivering expert reviews. Parent company M. Shanken Communications, Inc., also publishes Cigar Aficionado, Whisky Advocate, Market Watch, Shanken News Daily and Shanken’s Impact Newsletter. 

(Highland, CA – May 24, 2022 – Yaamava’ Resort & Casino has announced that it has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, Yaamava’ has implemented the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease prevention in its facility.

As the cleaning industry’s only outbreak prevention, response and recovery accreditation, GBAC STAR™ helps organizations establish protocols and procedures, offers expert-led training and assesses a facility’s readiness for biorisk situations. The program verifies that Yaamava’ Resort & Casino implements best practices to prepare for, respond to and recover from outbreaks and pandemics.

“GBAC STAR accreditation empowers facility owners and managers to assure workers, customers and key stakeholders that they have proven systems in place to maintain clean and healthy environments,” said GBAC Executive Director Patricia Olinger. “By taking this important step to pursue GBAC STAR, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino has received third-party validation that it follows strict protocols for biorisk situations, thereby demonstrating its preparedness and commitment to operating safely.”

To achieve GBAC STAR™ accreditation, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino was required to demonstrate compliance with the program’s 20 core elements, which range from standard operating procedures and risk assessment strategies to personal protective equipment and emergency preparedness and response measures. Learn more about GBAC STAR accreditation at www.gbac.org.

About Yaamava’ Resort & Casino 
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel is Southern California’s newest luxury resort featuring a 17-floor hotel tower with 432 guest rooms and spacious suites, an elevated pool deck experience, a lavish full-service spa and salon, and convenient 24-hour in-room dining. Millions of visitors each year will now be able to enjoy a premier “stay and play” experience with more than 6,500 slots, five high-limit gaming rooms, incredible entertainment, a full array of dining options, multiple bars and lounges, luxe retail shops and a generous player’s reward program.

The San Manuel Entertainment Authority (SMEA) wholly owns and operates Yaamava’ Resort & Casino. Located just 60 minutes from downtown Los Angeles in the city of Highland, Calif., the casino resort offers sweeping views of the San Bernardino Mountains. In 2021, San Manuel Casino and San Manuel Tribal Government Operations were certified as a “Great Place to Work” by the global authority on workplace culture.

About GBAC, a Division of ISSA
Composed of international leaders in the field of microbial-pathogenic threat analysis, mitigation, response and recovery, the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, provides training, guidance, accreditation, certification, crisis management assistance and leadership to government, commercial and private entities looking to mitigate, quickly address and/or recover from biological threats and real-time crises. The organization’s services include biorisk management program assessment and training, Forensic Restoration® response and remediation, the GBAC STAR™ facility accreditation program, training and certification of individuals and consulting for building owners and facility managers. For more information, visit www.gbac.org.

About ISSA
With more than 9,300 members—including distributors, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, wholesalers, building service contractors, in-house service providers, residential cleaners and associated service members—ISSA is the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry. The association is committed to changing the way the world views cleaning by providing its members with the business tools they need to promote cleaning as an investment in human health, the environment and an improved bottom line. Headquartered in Northbrook, Ill., USA, the association has regional offices in Mainz, Germany; Whitby, Canada; Parramatta, Australia; Seoul, South Korea; and Shanghai, China. For more information about ISSA, visit www.issa.com or call 800-225-4772 (North America) or 847-982-0800.

SAN MANUEL RECRUITMENT CENTER TO CELEBRATE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH A MASSIVE HIRING EVENT TO FILL HUNDREDS OF POSITIONS ON APRIL 29 & 30

After a successful year of filling over 3,000 jobs, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel aims to hire even more talent at the hiring event with onsite job recommendations, interviews, workshops, and giveaways

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino will host a massive hiring event on Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30, to celebrate the first anniversary of the San Manuel Recruitment Center opening at Ontario Mills. The resort casino is looking to hire hundreds of talented hospitality employees within Hotel Operations and Casino Operations, including Culinary, Food & Beverage, Environmental Services, and more.

Since the opening of the San Manuel Recruitment Center in April 2021, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino has filled more than 3,000 positions as result of its new philosophy, “Recruit to Include.” The new approach has helped more job seekers find ideal positions based on their soft skills, interests, and, most importantly, their lifestyle. Recruiters and hiring managers invite job seekers from all backgrounds and skill levels to visit the center for a personalized hiring experience.

Festivities at the one-year anniversary hiring event includes: 

• Pre-screening (with or without a resume) 
• Realistic job previews (experiential displays)
• On-site interviews with hiring managers
• Learning Workshops:
  • Interview Tips – 12:00 pm 
  • Best In Class – 2:00 pm
• Giveaways throughout the day

Additionally, all applicants who complete an onsite interview will receive a $25 voucher to dine at any Yaamava’ Resort & Casino restaurant. Anyone who receives a job offer onsite will receive a $25 gas card (while supplies last). Those who complete both will walk away with the dining voucher and gas gift card.

New team members can earn $1,000 welcome bonuses and up to $300 in perks for certain roles.    

Onsite one-on-one interview opportunities will also be available upon request. 

• WHEN:
  • Friday, April 29 & Saturday, April 30
  • 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 
• WHERE:
  • San Manuel Recruitment Center at Ontario Mills - 1 Mills Circle Ontario, California 91764 
• Bonuses:
  • San Manuel offers welcome bonuses for certain positions, an exceptional benefits package, incentive programs, educational assistance, 401k matching, and more. For more information, visit www.sanmanuelcareers.com. 

ABOUT YAAMAVA’ RESORT & CASINO AT SAN MANUEL  
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel is Southern California’s newest luxury resort featuring a 17-floor hotel tower with 432 guest rooms and spacious suites, an elevated pool deck experience, a lavish full-service spa and salon and convenient 24-hour in-room dining. Millions of visitors each year will now be able to enjoy a premier “stay and play” experience with more than 6,500 slots, five high-limit gaming rooms, incredible entertainment, a full array of dining options, multiple bars and lounges, luxe retail shops and a generous player’s reward program. 
 
The San Manuel Entertainment Authority (“SMEA”) wholly owns and operates Yaamava’ Resort & Casino. Located just 60 minutes from downtown Los Angeles in the city of Highland, Calif., the casino resort offers sweeping views of the San Bernardino Mountains. In 2021, San Manuel Casino and San Manuel Tribal Government Operations were certified as a “Great Place to Work” by the global authority on workplace culture. 
 
For more information on Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, visit www.yaamava.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel is located at 777 San Manuel Blvd, Highland, Calif. 92346. Telephone 800-359-2464. 
 
Media Contact: 
Jasmine Rodriguez
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Red Hot Chili Peppers First To Perform At All New Yaamava’ Theater

Highland, CA, April 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- “Grand” doesn’t begin to describe the opening of Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel’s (formerly San Manuel Casino) all new entertainment venue, Yaamava’ Theater. The new venue christened its opening night on Thursday, April 14, by playing host to an exclusive private performance by Grammy-award winning artists, Red Hot Chili Peppers, in the all new state-of-the-art theater. 

Yaamava’ Theater is poised to become one of Southern California’s “must see” entertainment venues, bringing an intimate theater experience to the region. The inaugural performance by Red Hot Chili Peppers, who recently received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, set the stage for future performances by some of the world’s biggest names in entertainment. Their private performance at Yaamava’ Theater comes on the heels of their latest album release – Unlimited Love – and in anticipation of their world tour throughout Europe and the United States. 

“For 35 years, we have provided our guests with best-in-class gaming and entertainment, and now we're taking it to the next level with Yaamava' Theater," said Peter Arceo, General Manager at Yaamava' Resort & Casino. "We are grateful for the Tribe’s vision and execution of the latest milestone in our resort and casino expansion allowing us to offer even more memorable experiences at the top entertainment destination in Southern California."

Yaamava’ Theater is equipped with the latest entertainment technology and premium seating comforts. The theater has a maximum capacity to accommodate approximately 3,000 guests, which can scale down to 2,500 for shows with reserved seating only, providing a unique experience unavailable elsewhere.

“We are proud to have built a venue that provides an intimate and thrilling experience that can’t be replicated,” said Drew Dixon, Vice President of Entertainment at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino. “More importantly, we are excited about the talent we have in store and can’t wait to bring top entertainment to our guests and community.”  

Powered by internationally renowned L-Acoustics, Yaamava’ Theater encompasses guests in state-of-the-art acoustic sound making it the ideal venue for fans who enjoy a more private and exclusive evening. The theater also offers an immersive visual experience with three large video walls, a broadcast-quality video room with Panasonic cameras, and two large catwalks extending into the house for greater lighting and video production adaptability that will bring fans closer to their favorite artists. 

Located in the Inland Empire, only 60 miles from Los Angeles, Yaamava’ Theater is the final phase of the $760 million Yaamava’ Resort & Casino expansion, the area’s newest luxury resort where guests can enjoy a premier “stay and play” experience across its sophisticated amenities and facilities. 

For more information on Yaamava’ Theater and upcoming events, visit Yaamava.com/Yaamava-theater or follow Yaamava’ Resort & Casino on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. 

ABOUT YAAMAVA’ RESORT & CASINO AT SAN MANUEL 

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel is Southern California’s newest luxury resort featuring a 17-floor hotel tower with 432 guest rooms and spacious suites, an elevated pool deck experience, a lavish full-service spa and salon and convenient 24-hour in-room dining. Millions of visitors each year will now be able to enjoy a premier “stay and play” experience with more than 7,000 slots, five high-limit gaming rooms, incredible entertainment, a full array of dining options, multiple bars and lounges, luxe retail shops and a generous player’s reward program.

The San Manuel Entertainment Authority (“SMEA”) wholly owns and operates Yaamava’ Resort & Casino. Located just 60 minutes from downtown Los Angeles in the city of Highland, Calif., the casino resort offers sweeping views of the San Bernardino Mountains. In 2021, San Manuel Casino and San Manuel Tribal Government Operations were certified as a “Great Place to Work” by the global authority on workplace culture.

For more information on Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, visit www.yaamava.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel is located at 777 San Manuel Blvd, Highland, Calif. 92346. Telephone 800-359-2464.

Trusted provider of software solutions for the gaming industry, Volante Software is pleased to announce Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel as the recipient of two out of its three SlotTrak Innovation Awards for the programs inaugural year. The inspiration behind the SlotTrak Innovation Awards is to showcase the milestones achieved by SlotTrak’s user-base.

The Slot Operations department secured the programs marquee award, the Innovator Award. The Innovator Award is presented to the property that has played an integral role in the development of new methods, ideas, or features within the SlotTrak platform. The team out at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel secured the award with their effort in developing and deploying the Progressives Module. “To receive this prestigious recognition from Volante, as we thrive to remain creative and innovative in the gaming industry, is truly an honor,” said Peter Arceo, GM, at Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel. "We continue to look for new ways to enhance operations and deliver a seamless, best-in-class experience for our guests. Our partnership with Volante has allowed us to do so by improving efficiencies and inventory controls."

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel is one of the largest slot floors in the United States. With more than 6,500 slot machines and hundreds of games,Yaamava' Resort &Casino is a leading gaming and entertainment destination in California.

“The Slot Operations team out at Yaamava Casino and Resort are continuously pushing their market and the entire gaming industry forward. It was their foresight and effort that brought the Progressive Module to fruition. With the talent and experience that are on their team, a simple lunch conversation can turn into a solution that the entire industry can leverage. Match those attributes with a world class resort and a floor with more than 6,000 games and it is like I always say – if they cannot break it, no one can,” said Juan Romero, CEO, Volante Software.

In addition to the Innovator Award, the Super User Award will be presented to Zena Nguyen, Slot Shift Manager for her role in the deployment and utilization of SlotTrak’s Progressive Module. The Super User award is presented to a team or individual that has shown tremendous understanding and application of SlotTrak within their operations.

"I was fortunate enough to be able to present Zena with the Super User Award. The first thing that she asked after I handed her the award was - 'Is it possible to win the award twice?' That pretty much says everything you need to know about Zena. She works tirelessly to ensure that she brings her 'A' game to all that she does,” Juan added.

SlotTrak is a cutting-edge technology solution designed to meet the operational challenges of running the slot floor. It streamlines, manages, and optimizes a casinos’ gaming operations by collecting and converting operational data into actionable information. SlotTrak is deployed in some of the largest properties in the United States.

More about Volante Software can be found at https://volantesoftware.com/.

About Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel:

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel is Southern California’s newest luxury resort featuring a 17-floor hotel tower with 432 guest rooms and spacious suites, an elevated pool deck experience, a lavish full-service spa and salon, and convenient 24-hour in-room dining. Millions of visitors each year will now be able to enjoy a premier “stay and play” experience with more than 6,500 slots, five high-limit gaming rooms, incredible entertainment, a full array of dining options, multiple bars and lounges, luxe retail shops and a generous player’s reward program.

The San Manuel Entertainment Authority (SMEA) wholly owns and operates Yaamava’ Resort & Casino. Located just 60 minutes from downtown Los Angeles in the city of Highland, Calif., the casino resort offers sweeping views of the San Bernardino Mountains. In 2021, San Manuel Casino and San Manuel Tribal Government Operations were certified as a “Great Place to Work” by the global authority on workplace culture.

The world’s leading live entertainment company will book a variety of talent and top national acts for premier theater

Highland, Calif. (March 7, 2022) – Yaamava’ Resort & Casino (formerly San Manuel Casino) today announced plans to partner exclusively with Live Nation for the Yaamava’ Theater, the luxury resort’s entertainment venue opening this spring. The announcement pairing Southern California’s newest luxury resort and casino with the world’s largest promoter of live entertainment sets the stage for the rare opportunity to experience live performances by iconic artists in an intimate 3,000-seat theater. 

“We are thrilled to partner with Live Nation, the world’s leading live entertainment company,” said Peter Arceo, General Manager of Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel. “As we expand our entertainment offerings and feature premier artists, we are proud to work together with Live Nation to bring a best-in-class experience to life at our unique, one-of-a-kind Yaamava’ Theater.”

Guests at Yaamava’ Theater will experience national tours featuring the most revered artists and entertainers in an intimate venue unmatched in Southern California. With a maximum capacity of approximately 3,000 seats, the theater can scale down to 2,600 for shows with reserved seating only. The retractable seating platform accommodates tiered seating area or a flat floor to allow for a variety of acts and events.

Guests can choose from six distinct seating areas surrounded by state-of the-art sound, lighting and visual technology. Large capacity bars and concession outlets are available in the concourse for all guests. For those who desire an even more exclusive experience, they can enjoy the show from one of nine private suites. Suites are furnished with plush seating, private restrooms, and dedicated drink service. 

“We are excited to partner with Yaamava’ on this new theater in Southern California,” said Rich Best, President of Southern California for Live Nation. “This partnership brings huge potential and new, exciting opportunities to have a range of artists including big acts play in an intimate theater setting.”

Yaamava' Theater - Opening Spring 2022

This 2,800-seat facility will host some of the BIGGEST acts in entertainment, from music to comedy to the unexpected.

Usher in the Year of the Tiger at the newly expanded luxury resort and casino - celebrating with festive decorations, lion dance performances, $200,000 in prize drawings and dining specials

Highland, Calif. (January 28, 2022) – Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel (formerly San Manuel Casino) announced today a Lunar New Year celebration including festive decorations honoring tradition, lion dance performances to bring good luck and fortune, multiple drawings for cash and prizes, as well as dining specials at Hong Bao Kitchen and Serrano Buffet.

“Lunar New Year is a special occasion for many of our Yaamava’ Resort and Casino team members and guests,” said Peter Arceo, General Manager at Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel. “To celebrate the year of the tiger, we will feature custom décor throughout the property, as well as popular Asian inspired dishes, entertainment and frequent opportunities to win cash and prizes!”

Yaamava’s Lunar New Year celebration will commence with festive decorations honoring the annual Asian tradition. Throughout the resort and casino guests will see numerous bonsai tree displays symbolizing harmony and luck, and tiger-themed displays for courage.

Yaamava’ will continue its Lunar New Year celebration on Feb. 1 with a traditional lion dancers performing on the casino floor from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Club Serrano members will have a chance to win a share of $200,000 in prizes during a three-day Lunar New Year drawing. Drawings will take place every hour on February 4, 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Aces Bar located on the first floor of the casino. Each day two lucky winners will take home a cash prize of $8,888 and three winners will play a Mahjong game for a chance to win free play. You can read up on all of the Lunar New Year celebration, here. 

Rounding out the celebration will be a specialty menu from Yaamava’s award-winning culinary team at Hong Bao Kitchen to mark the Year of the Tiger. Serving up a modern twist on traditional Asian dishes, Hong Bao’s Lunar New Year dining specials will be available for one day only – on Tuesday, February 1 from noon until 1 a.m. – and include dishes such as Northeast Pork Dumpling, Steamed Chilean Sea Bass with Garlic Chili Pickles Sauce and Mo Mo Cha Cha.

The Serrano Buffet will commemorate Lunar New Year by offering specialty dishes for one day only on Tuesday, February 1. In addition to guest-favorite Serrano Buffet dishes, the culinary team is planning to serve Asian-inspired dishes like Steamed Whole Fish and Hong Kong Style Lobster from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m.

ABOUT YAAMAVA’ RESORT & CASINO AT SAN MANUEL
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel is Southern California’s newest luxury resort featuring a 17-floor hotel tower with 432 guest rooms and spacious suites, an elevated pool deck experience, a lavish full-service spa and salon, and convenient 24-hour in-room dining. Millions of visitors each year will now be able to enjoy a premier “stay and play” experience with more than 6,500 slots, five high-limit gaming rooms, incredible entertainment, a full array of dining options, multiple bars and lounges, luxe retail shops and a generous player’s reward program.

The San Manuel Entertainment Authority (“SMEA”) wholly owns and operates Yaamava’ Resort & Casino. Located just 60 minutes from downtown Los Angeles in the city of Highland, Calif., the casino resort offers sweeping views of the San Bernardino Mountains. In 2021, San Manuel Casino and San Manuel Tribal Government Operations were certified as a “Great Place to Work” by the global authority on workplace culture.
 

World premiere at Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel

LAS VEGAS –January 27, 2022 – Bluberi or (the “Company”) today announced the launch of its new game Reels of Steel™, the first game on the larger-than-life Big Mech™ cabinet. Reels of Steel was the centerpiece of the Company’s exhibit at the Global Gaming Expo in October of 2021, generating interest and anticipation from customers around the country. 

“Yaamava’ Resort and Casino is a great location for the world premiere of this game,” said Casey Whalen, Bluberi’s Chief Commercial Officer, “The Yaamava’ team is as excited to have the game on their floor as we are, and the customers that frequent that casino will enjoy the unique experience the game brings. The Southern California market, in general, is very important to Bluberi, and we are glad to have such a great partner in Yaamava’ to help introduce Reels of Steel to those players.”

Thanks to @BCSlots & @Yaamava for helping @BluberiGaming launch our brand new slot - The Big Mech Reels of Steel #Bluberi #Yaamavá https://t.co/5tRT6xZiZl

— Casey Whalen (@caseywhalen42) January 28, 2022

Reels of Steel is housed in Bluberi’s new Big Mech cabinet which stands over 9 feet tall. The game itself is a traditional 3-reel, 1-line mechanical slot game, full of wilds, multipliers, free games, and an exciting top award chase. Paired with the animations on the LCD screens hidden behind the etched metal reels, though, Reels of Steel delivers an experience that is anything but traditional.

“Reels of Steel is the first in a series of unique and disruptive games that we plan to bring to casino floors,” said Mike Brennan, Bluberi’s Chief Product Officer. “We are looking forward to seeing player reactions at  Yaamava’, and to future installs around the country.”

About Bluberi
Backed by more than 25 years of industry experience, Bluberi is an inventive company that is dedicated to developing and delivering the highest quality casino gaming experience to players and operators. Our team is comprised of seasoned, multi-talented innovators who are focused on bringing gaming to life with entertaining games and high-performing cabinets. Our products are designed to add vitality to gambling and transport players to an energetic world of winning. We are the risk-taking spirit of gambling and we add imagination and innovation to everything we create. Learn more at bluberi.com.

After a $760M expansion and three years of anticipation, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will celebrate a historic milestone with the debut of their luxury resort

Highland, Calif. (November 29, 2021) –Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel (formerly San Manuel Casino) announced today that the grand opening of its highly anticipated luxury resort will take place on Monday, December 13, with a VIP invitation-only celebration for Tribal citizens and special guests. Located in Highland, California, just 60 minutes from Los Angeles, the 432-room hotel is the latest addition to the Tribe’s award-winning casino.

“As we watched Yaamava’ take shape over these last three years, the San Manuel community recognized we were building something special”, said San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Chairman, Ken Ramirez. “We can’t wait for our valued casino guests and new visitors to experience all that Yaamava’ has to offer.”

Designed as the ultimate Southern California get-away, Yaamava’ guests can revel in the excitement of the casino floor or find serenity on the expansive pool deck where they can relax in their own personal lounger or in one of the seven private cabanas. A lavish full-service spa will offer an array of transformative treatments and exquisite products. Expanded dining options and convenient 24-hour in-room dining ensure guests will always be able to find something to satisfy their cravings. The top floor of the hotel tower features an exclusive lounge with indoor and outdoor areas allowing guests to taking in sweeping views of the San Bernardino Mountains while indulging in culinary delights paired with the finest wines, spirits, hand crafted cocktails and mocktails. In spring 2022, a 2,800-seat theatre will join the list of amenities making Yaamava Resort & Casino a top entertainment destination. Guests can learn more about the new luxury resort’s expanded areas on our online virtual tour. 

 “In my thirty plus years in the hotel industry, I have never been more excited to open a property than I am Yaamava’ Resort & Casino”, said Afsi Bird, VP of Hotel Operations. “With the guidance and support of the Tribe, we are building something truly unique that is rooted in exceptional service and dedicated to creating memorable experiences for our guests.”

$120k Grand Opening Celebration Drawings

To commemorate this historic milestone, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino will host a public promotion with prizes valued at more than $120,000 on December 13, 2021, between 1 pm and midnight. Kicking off the celebration, one lucky winner will be selected for the grand prize valued at $18,910. Every hour from 2pm until midnight, five new winners will be selected to receive $1,891 in free play. The number 1891 is significant as it represents the year the San Manuel Band of Missions Indians was recognized as a sovereign nation.