Palms deal continues growth of Native American ownership of Nevada casinos
Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas will be owned by Native Americans. The deal is expected to be completed towards the end of the year. San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and the San. Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority have agreed that a subsidiary of SMGHA will acquire a venue from Red Rock Resorts, Inc.
The tribe bought the Red Rock venue for $ 650 million. The tribe has been donating to the Las Vegas community for years. The purchase price is well below the total investment in the venue of about $ 1 billion. San Manuel chairman Ken Ramirez said the deal is an important step towards the tribe's long-term economic diversification strategy.
Palms deal continues growth of Native American ownership of Nevada casinos. The Seminoles of Florida are interested in buying hard rock brand rights for the Las Vegas market in 2020. Native Americans account for about half of all US gambling revenue. Las Vegas is working hard to attract more visitors to the area in response to increased gambling revenues.
Nevada casinos generated more than $1 billion in April. Las Vegas Strip brought $ 483.4 million and slot machines earned $ 793.7 million. Strong spring earnings indicate healthy summer earnings. The number of visitors to Las Las Vegas is lower than in 2019.
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