What is the story behind the name change of the resort and what is the meaning of the name Yaamava?īecause the opening of their first resort is a historic milestone for the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, the tribe decided to refresh the property’s name to represent the beginning of a new chapter and boundless potential. In 2015, I moved to California to join the management team at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel (formerly San Manuel Casino). I spent 18 years in Las Vegas before heading to Scottsdale, Arizona, to work at Talking Stick Resort & Casino for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.

I graduated in ’96 with a degree in Hotel Administration. I started my career in the casino industry in the mid 90’s as a blackjack dealer while I was attending the University of NevadaLas Vegas.

First, I would like to ask you to shortly introduce yourself and tell us when and why you started working in this industry. We are grateful for your generosity to answer our questions. Touring California’s new Yaamava’ Resort & Casino with General Manager Peter Arceo.

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