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 Kevin Glass to General Manager of Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.

As General Manager, Kevin will lead all property operations at Palms Casino Resort and Palms Place, under the leadership of SMGHA, an instrumentality of Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation.

“As much experience as Kevin brings, equally as important is that he brings heart to this role,” stated Latisha Prieto, SMGHA Chairperson. “Kevin has been with us since Day One of our journey to becoming owners of Palms. His devotion to the team,  guest experience and our Tribal culture makes him the ideal leader for Palms and Palms Place.”

“I am honored to step into the role of General Manager at Palms Casino Resort, a property that has been such an important part of my career and my journey,” said Glass. “Having been part of the Palms family from its very beginning and again through its incredible new chapter with the San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority, I have seen firsthand the passion and dedication of our team. I look forward to leading with that same spirit as we continue to deliver unforgettable experiences for our guests and a workplace our Team Members are proud to call home.”

Recently serving as Assistant General Manager, Kevin became an integral part of Palms’ opening team under SMGHA in 2021 as Vice President of Hospitality. His early career in hospitality and gaming has spanned properties on and off the Strip. Kevin was part of the original opening team at Palms in 2001, before joining management teams and gaining operations experience downtown, in the locals’ market and on the Strip.

Prior to re-joining Palms under SMGHA ownership, Kevin served as a resort general manager for a resort casino in downtown Las Vegas. A proven leader in the hospitality industry, Kevin was recognized as “Hotelier of the Year” in 2023 by the Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association.

Palms has earned national and local acclaim, named USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards as the Best U.S. Casino two years running and awarded a record number of Best of Las Vegas honors by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. These achievements underscore Palms’ reputation as a world-class resort where guests can discover unparalleled gaming, award-winning entertainment, inspired dining and unforgettable experiences.