Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation

What Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation does

Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation is a federally recognized sovereign tribal government headquartered in Highland, California, originally established on the San Manuel Reservation in 1891 and formerly known as the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians until reclaiming its ancestral Serrano name in April 2025. The Nation operates as a diversified gaming, hospitality, and commercial real estate enterprise through wholly owned instruments including the San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority (SMGHA) and San Manuel Investment Authority (SMIA).

Its core gaming operation, Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel, is one of Southern California's largest gaming destinations with more than 7,400 slot machines, hundreds of table games, multiple dining venues, and VIP gaming areas across 95,000+ square feet, employing over 5,000 team members. Gaming revenue is generated through certified Random Number Generator systems regulated by the independent San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission. The hospitality portfolio has expanded through acquisition to include the Palms Casino Resort (Las Vegas, 766 rooms), Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club (Dana Point, 400 rooms, acquired October 2025), The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa (Riverside, acquired May 2026), Bear Springs Hotel (Highland), Three Fires Hotel (Sacramento), Four Fires Hotel (Washington D.C.), and The Draftsman (Charlottesville).

The business model is direct-to-consumer transaction-based revenue across gaming and hospitality, supplemented by rental income from San Manuel Landing, a 1.1 million square foot commercial center. The Nation also operates sovereign institutional functions including the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, San Manuel Tribal Court, a Class 1 ISO-rated Fire Department, and a Department of Public Safety. Customer segments include gaming patrons, hospitality guests, tribal community members, and Inland Empire commercial tenants. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation

Legal name

Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation

Website

https://sanmanuel-nsn.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation is a federally recognized sovereign tribal government operating Yaamava' Resort & Casino (7,400+ slots) and a diversified hospitality portfolio spanning California, Nevada, Virginia, and Washington D.C., serving gaming patrons, hospitality guests, and Inland Empire commercial tenants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tribal Gaming and Hospitality

NAICS

Casino Hotels (721120), Casino Hotels (72112), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Casino Resorts (THAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Destination Casino Hotels (THAGAJAC), Casino Food, Beverage & Nightlife Operations (MPAEAAAI), Resort Convention Hotels (THAGALAC)

Keywords

• Tribal gaming operations
• Casino resort hospitality
• Sovereign tribal government
• Commercial real estate leasing
• Luxury hotel portfolio

Headquarters

HQ city

Highland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Gaming Operations: Yaamava' Resort & Casino generates primary revenue through gaming activities including 7,400+ slot machines and hundreds of table games. Revenue is transaction-based, driven by gaming volume and player activity.
2. Hospitality and Hotel Operations: Revenue from hotel room stays, food and beverage, entertainment, and convention services at properties including Yaamava' Resort, Palms Casino Resort, Mission Inn, and other hospitality ventures.
3. Commercial Real Estate: San Manuel Landing encompasses 1.1 million square feet of commercial space generating rental income from tenants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation operates Yaamava' Resort & Casino, a Southern California gaming and hospitality destination with over 7,400 slot machines and hundreds of table games, and a diversified hospitality portfolio spanning the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club in Dana Point, the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, and additional hotel properties across multiple states.

Product overview

Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation is a federally recognized tribal government operating a diversified portfolio of gaming, hospitality, and governmental services. The core gaming operation, Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel, is Southern California's premier gaming destination with over 7,400 slot machines and hundreds of table games. The Nation's hospitality portfolio includes Palms Casino Resort (Las Vegas), Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club (Dana Point), Bear Springs Hotel, Three Fires Hotel (Sacramento), Four Fires Hotel (Washington D.C.), and The Draftsman (Charlottesville), along with San Manuel Landing logistics facility and a Washington D.C. congressional building. The San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission provides regulatory oversight for gaming operations, while the San Manuel Tribal Court handles civil judicial matters. Additional services include environmental protection, public safety, fire department, education, tribal family services, cultural resources management, and the Hamiinat Magazine cultural publication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel Southern California's premier gaming and hospitality destination featuring more than 7,400 slot machines, hundreds of table games, multiple dining options, bars, lounges, VIP gaming areas, and over 5,000 employees making it a top-10 private employer in San Bernardino County.
• Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas hotel and casino with two towers featuring 766 hotel rooms and suites, diverse bars and restaurants, live entertainment venues, and a 95,000-square-foot casino located off the Las Vegas Strip on Flamingo Road.
• Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club Luxury seaside resort in Dana Point, California with 400 guest rooms and suites, multiple culinary experiences, Waldorf Astoria Spa & Salon, three pools, exclusive beach club, Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed golf course, and 120,000 square feet of event space.
• Bear Springs Hotel Full-service boutique hotel and event space in Highland, California at the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains featuring a bistro, fitness center, and pool.
• Three Fires Hotel (Residence Inn Sacramento) 235 spacious suites with fully-equipped kitchens in a 15-story high-rise tower located one block from the state Capitol in downtown Sacramento.
• The Draftsman (Autograph Collection) Autograph Collection hotel in Charlottesville, Virginia located near the Blue Ridge Mountains, blocks from historical sites including Thomas Jefferson's private residence and Shenandoah National Park.
• The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa Historic 238-room hotel and National Historic Landmark in downtown Riverside, California, managed by Pyramid Global Hospitality, offering luxury accommodations and event spaces as a AAA Four Diamond property.
• San Manuel Landing 1.1-million-square-foot commercial center and logistics facility using green technology including solar energy and electric vehicle charging, located on the former Norton Air Force Base site with an estimated $7 million in direct and indirect financial impact to the region.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Garner Holt Productions Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarner Holt Productions Inc. collaborated with Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation to fund the Garner Holt Teen Innovation Center, a youth development facility supporting teen innovation and creative programs for tribal youth.
• Pyramid Global HospitalitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPyramid Global Hospitality manages The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, California, a historic boutique hotel property owned by Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation. The partnership provides professional hospitality management for the property.
• Forest County Potawatomi CommunityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForest County Potawatomi Community is a partner in the Four Fires hospitality development project alongside Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, Oneida Tribe, and Viejas Band.
• Oneida TribeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOneida Tribe is a partner in the Four Fires hospitality development project alongside Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, Forest County Potawatomi Community, and Viejas Band.
• Viejas Band of Kumeyaay IndiansminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerViejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians is a partner in the Four Fires hospitality development project alongside Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, Forest County Potawatomi Community, and Oneida Tribe.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Wynn Resorts: Operator of luxury integrated resorts in Las Vegas and Macau (Encore, Wynn Las Vegas). Comparable luxury positioning to the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach acquisition and a benchmark for high-end hospitality economics relevant to Yuhaaviatam's upscale push.
• Caesars Entertainment: Largest U.S. casino operator with broad portfolio including Caesars Palace, Harrah's, Horseshoe. Overlaps with Yuhaaviatam in Las Vegas and California markets and serves as a relevant scale and loyalty-program benchmark.
• MGM Resorts International: Publicly traded global casino and hospitality giant. Operates multiple Las Vegas integrated resorts (including Bellagio, Mandalay Bay) and is a direct competitor to Palms Casino Resort and a benchmark for Yaamava's integrated resort economics.

Regional players

• Station Casinos / Red Rock Resorts: Las Vegas locals-focused gaming and hotel operator. While not a tribal entity, competes for similar regional gaming and hospitality demand in Southern Nevada and is a useful regional comp for Palms' non-Strip performance.

Others

• Pyramid Global Hospitality: Third-party hotel management company currently operating The Mission Inn for the Nation. Relevant third-party operator comparable given Yuhaaviatam's growing reliance on outsourced management for newly acquired non-gaming hospitality assets.

Direct peers

• Morongo Casino Resort & Spa: Morongo Band of Mission Indians' casino resort near Cabazon, CA. Competes directly with Yaamava' for Inland Empire and Southern California gaming patrons, offering similar slot machines, table games, hotel, and entertainment under tribal sovereignty.
• Foxwoods Resort Casino: Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's mega-resort in Connecticut. Comparable sovereign tribal operator running one of the largest U.S. tribal casino resorts with hotel, gaming, dining, and entertainment at similar scale to Yaamava'.
• Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: Seminole Tribe of Florida's flagship Hard Rock integrated casino resort. Sovereign tribal operator with large-scale gaming floor, hotel, entertainment, and expanding luxury hospitality portfolio similar in scope to Yuhaaviatam's diversified holdings.
• Mohegan Sun: Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority's integrated casino resort in Connecticut. Sovereign tribal operator with similar mix of Class III gaming, luxury hotel, entertainment, and convention/event space; closely mirrors Yuhaaviatam's operating model.
• Pechanga Resort & Casino: Temecula-area Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians' integrated casino resort. Direct California tribal competitor with comparable scale, Class III gaming, hotel rooms, and entertainment offerings overlapping Yaamava's customer base in Southern California.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments9 records

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