{"id":2516990,"date":"2026-07-25T15:21:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T15:21:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2516990"},"modified":"2026-07-25T15:21:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T15:21:42","slug":"inside-yaamava-resort-casinos-40th-anniversary-celebration-with-snoop-dogg-and-imagine-dragons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/inside-yaamava-resort-casinos-40th-anniversary-celebration-with-snoop-dogg-and-imagine-dragons\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Yaamava&#8217; Resort &#038; Casino&#8217;s 40th anniversary celebration with Snoop Dogg and Imagine Dragons"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yaamava.com\/promotion\/40th-anniversary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yaamava\u2019 Resort &amp; Casino<\/a> at San Manuel dropped it like it\u2019s hot for its 40th anniversary celebration this week.<\/p>\n<p>The Southern California resort marked the milestone by treating guests to exclusive performances by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2021\/10\/25\/snoop-dogg-pays-tribute-to-late-mom-at-boston-concert\/\">Snoop Dogg<\/a> and Imagine Dragons, along with fine dining, handcrafted cocktails, luxury spa treatments and other VIP experiences on the property.<\/p>\n<p>The celebration kicked off with a welcome cocktail reception at the resort\u2019s Y Lounge, where world-renowned mixologist Giancarlo Mancino served a bespoke cocktail experience featuring the resort\u2019s new Collection 86 menu, including a Negroni drink adorned with a custom copper stamp to commemorate Yaamava\u2019s 40th anniversary.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Yaamava\u2019 Resort &amp; Casino at San Manuel went all out for its 40th anniversary celebration this week. <span class=\"credit\">Page Six<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The Southern California resort marked the milestone by treating guests to exclusive performances including Snoop Dogg. <span class=\"credit\">Page Six<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>The evening reflected the vision Resort Manager Kenji Hall said has guided the property throughout its four decades.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want to create core memories,\u201d Hall told Page Six. \u201cWe want to do things that are different than anywhere else you go. Every casino, every resort has slot machines. It has entertainment. It has food. We do a lot of the stuff that we do through love. Food tastes better when it\u2019s done with love and with care. I truly believe that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Guests then headed to The Pines Modern Steakhouse where they were treated to a\u00a0one-of-a-kind, $5,000 culinary experience\u00a0featuring Michelin-star chef Paul Liebrandt, with each course paired with a vintage 1986 wine selected by Master Sommelier Jo\u00e3o Pires in honor of the year the resort opened its doors.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Imagine Dragons also hit the stage at the Yaamava\u2019 Theater on July 23. <span class=\"credit\">Page Six<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Imagine Dragons opened their set with the band\u2019s hit \u201cEnemy\u201d before delivering a performance that celebrated the property\u2019s milestone anniversary. <span class=\"credit\">Page Six<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Snoop Dogg capped off the resort\u2019s two-day anniversary celebration with an unforgettable performance on July 24. <span class=\"credit\">Page Six<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The menu featured Bluefin Garden with petit tomato and green tomato gel\u00e9e, black cod with almond milk, summer corn, black truffle and spot prawn, Matsusaka beef served with black eggplant and Kristal caviar, and a Gold Bar dessert featuring crown melon and bon-bon. Each course was paired with a different 1986 vintage from Spain, Napa Valley and France.<\/p>\n<p>After dinner, guests made their way to Yaamava\u2019 Theater, where Imagine Dragons opened their set with the band\u2019s hit \u201cEnemy\u201d before delivering a performance that celebrated the property\u2019s milestone anniversary. <\/p>\n<p>The luxury experience continued beyond the concert with a look inside the resort\u2019s hidden speakeasy-style cigar lounge, where the entrance door automatically closes behind guests after they enter \u2014\u00a0 adding to the secretive atmosphere.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The rap icon treated fans to a set packed with hits including \u201cGin and Juice,\u201d \u201cDrop It Like It\u2019s Hot\u201d and \u201cWhat\u2019s My Name?\u201d <span class=\"credit\">Page Six<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Snoop surprised the crowd by bringing out fellow West Coast legend Kurupt. <span class=\"credit\">Page Six<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Kurupt performed the 1998 hit \u201cWe Can Freak It\u201d \u2014 the song\u2019s music video famously featured a cameo from Snoop Dogg. <span class=\"credit\">Page Six<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Visitors also explored the lounge\u2019s extensive cigar collection, which includes selections priced as high as $5,000, along with a display of luxury designer ashtrays.<\/p>\n<p>The following day offered a chance to unwind with a 60-minute treatment at Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Serrano Spa, including its signature Gharieni Augmented Massage, which combines synchronized sound and touch technology to create an immersive wellness experience.<\/p>\n<p>Guests later gathered for dinner at Hong Bao Kitchen before heading back to Yaamava\u2019 Theater, where Snoop Dogg capped off the resort\u2019s two-day anniversary celebration with an unforgettable performance.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Yaamava\u2019 marked the 40th anniversary by treating guests to exclusive fine dining experiences, handcrafted cocktails, luxury spa treatments and other VIP experiences on the property. <span class=\"credit\">Page Six<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>World-renowned mixologist Giancarlo Mancino served a bespoke cocktail experience featuring the resort\u2019s new Collection 86 menu, including a Negroni drink. <span class=\"credit\">Page Six<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The cocktail was adorned with a custom Yaamava\u2019 40th anniversary copper stamp. <span class=\"credit\">Page Six<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The rap icon, 54, treated fans to a set packed with hits including \u201cGin and Juice,\u201d \u201cDrop It Like It\u2019s Hot,\u201d and \u201cWhat\u2019s My Name?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Snoop surprised the crowd by bringing out fellow West Coast legend Kurupt, who performed the 1998 hit \u201cWe Can Freak It,\u201d whose music video famously featured a cameo from Snoop Dogg.<\/p>\n<p>The Emmy winner also welcomed his eldest son, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2018\/01\/03\/snoop-doggs-son-is-a-bonafide-model\/\">Corde \u201cSpank\u201d Broadus<\/a>, 31, to the stage to perform \u201cSunday\u201d alongside A. Lynn, the independent recording artist and vocalist best known for the Long Beach-based group Soular System.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Guests were treated to a\u00a0one-of-a-kind, $5,000 culinary experience\u00a0at The Pines Modern Steakhouse <span class=\"credit\">Page Six<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The menu featured Bluefin Garden with petit tomato and green tomato gel\u00e9e. <span class=\"credit\">Page Six<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Each course was paired with a different 1986 vintage from Spain, Napa Valley and France. <span class=\"credit\">Page Six<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Gold Bar Dessert. <span class=\"credit\">Page Six<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The luxury experience continued beyond the concert with a look inside the resort\u2019s hidden speakeasy-style cigar lounge. <span class=\"credit\">Page Six<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Five-time Emmy Award-winning artist Jane Hancock also wowed the audience with a powerful rendition of \u201cFather Forgive Them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Located in Highland, California \u2014\u00a0 just 70 minutes east of Los Angeles \u2014\u00a0 Yaamava\u2019 is a premier AAA Five-Diamond luxury gaming and entertainment destination.<\/p>\n<p>From headline concerts and movie-inspired moments to elevated dining and collector-worthy experiences,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.linkby.com\/PIBQZFGC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the resort\u2019s 40th anniversary celebration<\/a>\u00a0showcased everything that has made it a must-visit Southern California destination for four decades while proving there\u2019s still plenty more to come. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source pagesix.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yaamava\u2019 Resort &amp; Casino at San Manuel dropped it like it\u2019s hot for its 40th anniversary celebration this week. The Southern California resort marked the milestone by treating guests to exclusive performances by Snoop Dogg and Imagine Dragons, along with fine dining, handcrafted cocktails, luxury spa treatments and other VIP experiences on the property. 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