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Bally's Corporation and Palms Casino Resort Announce New Partnership

Bally's Corporation and Palms Casino Resort Announce New Partnership New Travel Rewards for Bally Rewards Members Las Vegas, NV (Sept. 3, 2024) — Bally's Corporation and Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas today announce a strategic partnership offering Bally Rewards members the ability to earn travel

Blackjack Strategy & Basic Strategy Chart

This guide explains what blackjack basic strategy is, how to read a blackjack chart, how the right move shifts with the number of decks, and the smartest way to put it all to work at Palms Casino Resort.

Craps Odds & Payouts Chart: True Odds & House Edge

A full craps payout chart with the true odds and house edge behind every bet, the 0% edge odds bet, and what 3x, 4x, 5x and 10x table odds are really worth.

First-Time Vegas Visitor Hits Nearly $600K Jackpot!

First-Time Vegas Visitor Hits Nearly $600K Jackpot! First-Time Vegas Visitor Hits Nearly $600K Jackpot at Palms Casino Resort Playing Whitney Houston Slot LAS VEGAS (July 29, 2025) – A first-time visitor to Las Vegas is heading home with a story—and a jackpot—for the ages. Camy M., a Club Serrano me

First-Time Visitor Hits $1.1 Million Jackpot

First-Time Visitor Hits $1.1 Million Jackpot FIRST-TIME VISITOR AT PALMS CASINO RESORT HITS $1.1 MILLION WHEEL OF FORTUNE JACKPOT LAS VEGAS (July 17, 2025) – What happens in Vegas might just fund your next big business move. A Club Serrano member visiting Palms Casino Resort for the first time struc

Forging Hope Yawa' Awards

Forging Hope Yawa' Awards San Manuel Gaming & Hospitality Authority and Palms Casino Resort Honor Exemplary Southern Nevada Nonprofits with Forging Hope Yawa’ Awards  Vice Chair & Secretary Carla Rodriguez marked the third year of the annual ceremony with a special gift of $500,000 presented to Clar

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Historic Decision by Nevada Gaming Commission Clears the Way for SMGHA to Assume Ownership of Palms Casino Resort

Historic Decision by Nevada Gaming Commission Clears the Way for SMGHA to Assume Ownership of Palms Casino Resort The First Native American Tribe to Own and Operate a Casino Resort in Las Vegas Begins Team Member Recruitment and Plans to Open in Spring 2022  Las Vegas, Nev. (December 16, 2021) – The

How to Play Baccarat: Rules & Odds

This guide walks you through every rule, value, and bet so you can sit down at Palms Casino Resort and play baccarat with confidence on your first hand.

How to Play Blackjack

This guide walks you through every rule, every move, and every term you'll hear at the table, so you can sit down at Palms Casino Resort and play with confidence on your very first hand.

How to Play Craps in Vegas: Rules, Bets & Strategy

This guide walks through everything in order: the rules and the all-important come-out roll, a step-by-step walkthrough of a round, how to read the craps table, every craps bet and the odds behind it, the strategy that actually holds up, the crapless craps variation, table etiquette and a first-timer game plan.

How to Play Face Up Pai Gow

This guide walks you through every rule, the joker, how to "set" your hand, and the two Palms variations worth knowing before you play.

How To Play Pai Gow Poker

This guide walks you through every rule, the joker, how to "set" your hand, and the two Palms variations worth knowing before you play.

How to Play Roulette: Rules, Bets and the Wheel Explained

Roulette payouts range from even money on red or black up to 35 to 1 on a single number, with every payout determined by how many of the wheel's 38 pockets your bet covers. Knowing those numbers before you sit down is the single biggest difference between guessing and playing with confidence.

How to Play Three Card Poker

This guide walks you through every rule, wager, and hand ranking so you can sit down at Palms Casino Resort and play your first hand with confidence.

How to Play Ultimate Texas Hold'em

IMAX 70mm in Las Vegas: Where to See The Odyssey the Way It Was Shot

Brenden Theatres & IMAX at the Palms is home to the largest IMAX screen in Las Vegas and the only projection booth in the state equipped to run authentic 70mm IMAX film.

Las Vegas Aces Watch Parties

Exclusive giveaways, drink specials and premium viewing experiences.

Las Vegas Bachelorette Party Guide: Activities, Where to Stay and a Weekend Itinerary

This guide covers everything you need to plan a bachelorette weekend in Las Vegas: where to stay and what suites work for groups, bachelorette party activities and things to do.

Las Vegas Restaurant Week 2026 at Palms Casino Resort

Las Vegas Restaurant Week 2026 returns for its 19th year from June 1 through June 19, with Palms Casino Resort participating across four restaurants.

Local Bettor Turns $275 Into $513,257 with a 10-Leg Parlay Win

Local Bettor Turns $275 Into $513,257 with a 10-Leg Parlay Win Local Bettor Turns $275 Into $513,257 on William Hill Sportsbook Mobile App at Palms Casino Resort   LAS VEGAS (Mar. 2, 2026) — A local sports bettor who originally signed up for the William Hill Sportsbook mobile app at Palms Casino Res

Local Guest Hits $109,361 Jackpot

Local Guest Hits $109,361 Jackpot Local Guest Hits $109,361 Jackpot at Palms Casino Resort   LAS VEGAS (Jan. 30, 2026) – A lucky spin at Palms Casino Resort turned into a big win when a local Classic Club Serrano member hit a $109,361 jackpot on a Big Hot Flaming Pots slot machine.Kristine A., who i

Local Player Wins $106,002 Jackpot!

Local Player Wins $106,002 Jackpot! Local Player Wins $106,002 Jackpot on Piggy Bankin’ Break In Slot at Palms Casino Resort LAS VEGAS (June 16, 2026) — A local Las Vegas player struck it big at Palms Casino Resort, winning $106,002 while playing a Piggy Bankin’ Break In slot machine on June 14. The

Loosest Slots in Las Vegas: Where to win

This guide covers what "loosest slots" really means, what the published payout data actually shows, why off-Strip casinos pay more, the documented jackpots our guests have hit on small bets, the games and the high limit room behind them, how slot volatility shapes the way a machine pays, and how to find the loosest slots on any floor.

Lucky Guest Hits $113,714 Grand Jackpot

Lucky Guest Hits $113,714 Grand Jackpot Lucky Guest Hits $113,714 Grand Jackpot at Palms Just Before Flight Home  LAS VEGAS (Sept. 9, 2025) – On September 6, a lucky guest visiting from Germany struck it big at Palms Casino Resort! On their way out of town, luggage in hand, they stopped to play in t

Lucky Local Hits $576,540 Jackpot!

Lucky Local Hits $576,540 Jackpot! Lucky Local Hits $576,540 on Rare 7-Card Straight Flush at Palms Casino Resort  LAS VEGAS (Jan. 8, 2026) – Talk about beginner’s luck! A lucky local visiting Palms Casino Resort on Jan. 7 turned his very first time trying Face Up Pai Gow Poker into an unforgettable

María José and Moenia Coming to Pearl Concert Theater

María José and Moenia Coming to Pearl Concert Theater MARIA JOSE AND MOENIA COMING TO PEARL CONCERT THEATER AT PALMS CASINO RESORT LAS VEGAS NOVEMBER 1, 2026 Tickets on Sale Friday, June 12 at 10 a.m. PT LAS VEGAS (June 9, 2026) – Latin music powerhouses María José and Moenia will perform at Pearl C

Mattel Debuts UNO® Experience at Palms Casino Resort

Mattel Debuts UNO® Experience at Palms Casino Resort UNO is opening the doors to its first-ever UNO Social Club in one of the gaming capitals of the world – Las Vegas, Nevada at the Palms Casino Resort. One lucky winner and a guest has the chance to stay, play, and go wild in one of the most colorfu

New "Girl Dinner" Experience at Scotch 80 Prime

New "Girl Dinner" Experience at Scotch 80 Prime   Scotch 80 Prime at Palms Casino Resort Launches New “Girl Dinner” Experience Unveils a Bold Winter Menu Featuring Over 20 New Dishes and Cocktails + New Social Hour Offerings and Prime Rib Weekends Introducing $10 Girl Dinner Minitini, including the

New 2026 Theme Night Series at A.Y.C.E. Buffet

New 2026 Theme Night Series at A.Y.C.E. Buffet PALMS CASINO RESORT UNVEILS 2026 LINEUP OF GLOBAL THEME NIGHTS AND HOLIDAY FEASTS AT AWARD-WINNING A.Y.C.E. BUFFET A.Y.C.E. Buffet serves up a year of global flavors with a new 2026 Theme Night Series featuring Hawaiian feasts, Italian classics, Souther

New Dedicated Non-Smoking Casino Space

Palms Casino Resort Expands Gaming Experience with New Dedicated Non-Smoking Casino Space

Palms and Yaamava' Sweep USA Today 10Best

Sister properties earn top honors in multiple categories including Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas & Best Las Vegas Casino.

Palms Announces New Senior Leaders

Palms Announces New Senior Leaders Palms Casino Resort Executive Team Announces Promotions, New Senior Leaders  Three Veteran Women Leaders Help Shape the Future of the Iconic Las Vegas Property LAS VEGAS (March 2026) – Palms Casino Resort announced two significant internal promotions and one new ex

Palms Casino Resort and L&W Award $20K to 10 Local Charities

Palms Casino Resort and L&W Award $20K to 10 Local Charities Palms Casino Resort and Light & Wonder Celebrate Debut of L&W Lane with Special Holiday Charity Slot Event Nearly $20,000 awarded to 10 local nonprofits in a first-of-its-kind “Keep It or Build It Up” slot play experience  LAS VEGAS (Dec.

Palms Casino Resort Celebrates Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year is one of the most meaningful and anticipated celebrations in Las Vegas, and Palms Casino Resort will honor the occasion with an immersive, property-wide lineup of cultural traditions, elevated Asian dining, live entertainment, and major casino promotions celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse.

Palms Casino Resort Debut New Link Up Lounge™

Palms Casino Resort Debut New Link Up Lounge™ Palms Casino Resort Partners with Aristocrat Gaming™ to Debut New Link Up Lounge™   Dedicated Linked Jackpot Casino Space Celebrates Debut with Celebratory Ribbon Cutting, Plushie and Swag Giveaways, and More – Aug. 28 LAS VEGAS (Aug. 25, 2025) – Palms C

Palms Casino Resort Featured on Wheel of Fortune

Palms Casino Resort Featured on "Wheel of Fortune" During Yaamava' Resort & Casino Week

Palms Casino Resort is a Rodeo Oasis for NFR 2025

As the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) returns to the Thomas & Mack Center, December 4-13, 2025, Palms Casino Resort invites fans to experience the thrill of rodeo with free live viewing, nightly entertainment, and exclusive events.

Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas Now Open

Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas Now Open Iconic Las Vegas Destination Celebrates Return with Festivities, Fireworks and Tribal Traditions Room and Suite Reservations Available Now  LAS VEGAS (April 28, 2022) – Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas has made its triumphant return and has officially re-opened th

Palms Casino Resort Named Among America's Luckiest Casinos

National study ranks Palms among the Top 10 luckiest casinos in the United States

Palms Casino Resort Wins USA TODAY 10Best Award

Palms Casino Resort Wins USA TODAY 10Best Award Palms Casino Resort and Yaamava’ Resort & Casino Win USA TODAY 10Best Awards LAS VEGAS (Sept. 4, 2024) — Palms Casino Resort, owned and operated by San Manuel Gaming & Hospitality Authority, was named Best Casino in Las Vegas in the USA TODAY 10Best Re

Palms Casino Rings in 2026 With Unlimited Views, Fireworks & All-Inclusive Celebration

Palms Casino Resort presents the ultimate New Year’s Eve celebration, boasting its debut participation in the city wide fireworks spectacle and unparalleled party experiences across the resort.

Palms Debuts Camp Palms: No Kids Allowed

Palms Debuts Camp Palms: No Kids Allowed PALMS CASINO RESORT LAS VEGAS DEBUTS CAMP PALMS: NO KIDS ALLOWED AN IMMERSIVE ADULTS-ONLY SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE Leave adulthood at the gate and embrace a month of campfire cocktails, nostalgic comfort food, interactive characters, live entertainment and a he

Palms Pool Opens March 16, 2026 with FREE Cabanas for Locals

Palms Pool Opens March 16, 2026 with FREE Cabanas for Locals PALMS POOL AT PALMS CASINO RESORT LAS VEGAS OPENS MARCH 16, 2026 WITH FREE CABANAS FOR LOCALS—SEVEN DAYS A WEEK FOR A LIMITED TIME A Locals-First Pool Experience—No Cover, No Pressure.Basketball Bonanza Viewing Parties Returns March 19-22

Palms Pool Splashes Into Summer With Free Locals Cabanas

Palms Pool Splashes Into Summer With Free Locals Cabanas PALMS POOL SPLASHES INTO SUMMER WITH FREE LOCALS CABANAS, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND NEW POOLSIDE MENU Lost in Paradise Sundays, Tiki Tuesdays, and 98.9 HANK FM Boots & Bikinis with Michael Ray on MDW Join the 2026 Season Lineup at Palms Casino Re

Palms To Be a Part of America's Party

Las Vegas will dazzle with a first-of-its-kind drone show synchronized with spectacular fireworks from 10 of the city’s resorts, while festive experiences take place across the destination in celebration of New Year’s Eve.

Philanthropic Business of the Year: SMGHA, Palms Cares

Philanthropic Business of the Year: SMGHA, Palms Cares In December 2021, the San Manuel Gaming & Hospitality Authority acquired the Palms and reopened it for business in April 2022. Since the reopening, the casino’s philanthropic branch, Palms Cares, has awarded more than $4 million in grants to loc

Player Wins $897,586 on Rare 7-Card Straight Flush

Player Wins $897,586 on Rare 7-Card Straight Flush LUCKY PLAYER WINS $897,586 ON RARE 7-CARD STRAIGHT FLUSH AT PALMS CASINO RESORT LAS VEGAS  LAS VEGAS (April 22, 2025) – Over the weekend, a lucky Club Serrano member from Garland, Texas—visiting Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas for the very first time—

San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority to acquire the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas

San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority to acquire the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas Native American Tribe’s Affiliate to Wholly Own and Operate Casino Resort in Las Vegas.  Highland, Calif. (May 4, 2021) – The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (“San Manuel” or the “Tribe”) and the San Manue

San Manuel Investment Authority Completes Acquisition of The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

San Manuel Investment Authority Completes Acquisition of The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa One of California’s most storied historic properties enters a new era of stewardship under sovereign tribal ownership HIGHLAND, Calif. (May 29, 2026) – San Manuel Investment Authority (SMIA), an unincorporated gover

SMGHA and Palms Casino Resort Award $1.2 Million in Grants

SMGHA and Palms Casino Resort Award $1.2 Million in Grants San Manuel Gaming & Hospitality Authority and Palms Casino Resort Award $1.2 Million in Grants to 51 Local Nonprofits in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS (Oct. 6, 2025) – Continuing their mission to uplift Southern Nevada through philanthropy and communi

SMGHA Promotes Kevin Glass to General Manager of Palms Casino Resort

SMGHA Promotes Kevin Glass to General Manager of Palms Casino Resort San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority Promotes Kevin Glass to General Manager of Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas, NV (September 15, 2025) The San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority (SMGHA) today announced the promotion of

SMIA Completes Acquisition of Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

SMIA Completes Acquisition of Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club   HIGHLAND, CA October 17, 2025 – Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation (“San Manuel” or “Tribe”) today announced that the San Manuel Investment Authority (“SMIA”), through its affiliated entities, acquired full ownership of Waldor

The Best Bachelorette Suites in Las Vegas: Inside the Blush Suite at Palms

This guide covers the Blush Suite and Grand Blush Suite at Palms Casino Resort, bachelorette-friendly Las Vegas suites with four custom vanities, salon-style bathrooms, a Ghostbar VIP table, a pool cabana and roundtrip airport transportation included.

The Haunted Inn: An Immersive Haunted Hotel Experiences

The interactive Halloween experience presented by Palms Popup Playhouse makes its debut September 30 and welcomes guests through October 31

Things To Do In Las Vegas In April

April is one of the best months to visit Las Vegas. Temperatures settle into the mid-70s and low 80s; pool season opens across the city; and a packed calendar of concerts, sporting events and festivals fills nearly every venue on and off the Strip.

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino and Palms Casino Resort Named Best Casinos in the Country

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino and Palms Casino Resort Named Best Casinos in the Country USA Today 10best Readers’ Choice Awards reveal best casino outside of las vegas, best casino in las vegas, best casino hotel and best casino restaurant. HIGHLAND, Calif. — (Sept. 3, 2025) — Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at

Yaamava’, Palms and AGS Celebrate First-Ever Dual Property World Premiere!

Yaamava’, Palms and AGS Celebrate First-Ever Dual Property World Premiere! Yaamava’, Palms and AGS Celebrate First-Ever Dual Property World Premiere of Mariachi Fortunes Trio™ in Southern California and Las Vegas LAS VEGAS (July 23, 2025) — AGS, a global gaming supplier, partnered with Yaamava’ Reso