Palms Casino Resort Marks 25 Years in Las Vegas with Focus on Original Team Members and Tribal Ownership

Palms Casino Resort will celebrate its 25th anniversary on November 15, 2026. The Las Vegas property opened on November 15, 2001 and has operated for a quarter century as a destination for entertainment, nightlife, dining, gaming and hospitality.

Honoring Day One Team Members

The milestone events center on nearly 70 original "Day One" team members who helped open the property in 2001 and remain on staff. Their photographs will appear on the resort's iconic Tall Wall. A dedicated employee celebration takes place November 13.

Kevin Glass, GM of Palms Casino Resort, said: "Having been part of the original opening team myself, this anniversary is especially meaningful. Palms has always been a special place, but it’s the people who have made it what it is. To celebrate 25 years alongside so many team members who were here from the beginning is truly something special. We’re proud of our history, grateful to our loyal guests and excited about what’s ahead."

Tribal Ownership and Lasting Legacy

The resort previously served as backdrop for MTV’s The Real World, hosted the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards and launched attractions including Ghostbar and the Hardwood Suite. In 2022 it became the first Las Vegas casino resort fully owned and operated by a Native American tribe, the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, formerly known as the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. Ownership is held through the San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority.

The property continues to build on its legacy as it celebrates 25 years in Las Vegas, as reported by Indian Gaming.