The Hotel Operations Vice-President for the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Afsi Bird, reportedly told the newspaper that Yaamava’ is a word from the Serrano language that means ‘ spring, a time for growth and rebirth’. The source explained that this 17-story endeavor is to eventually feature 127 suites as well as a refreshed pool and spa area before being joined from early next year by an adjacent 2,800-seat arena. In southern California and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has reportedly announced that it is changing the name of its flagship San Manuel Casino to the Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel.Īccording to a Friday report from the San Bernardino Sun newspaper, the federally-recognized tribe revealed that this rebranding exercise should be fully realized by the time the property premieres a new $760 million hotel offering some 432 rooms in December. Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino expansion projects, New Hotels, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, California Betting on sports futures, props and lay bets.