In 2021, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians purchased the property for $650 million, allowing them to expand their gaming and casino ambitions outside of California.Īccording to the press release, renovations for the Palms Casino Resort started in 2019 and cost over $600 million. Reservations for rooms for stays starting April 28 are available via the casino’s website at, according to an April 5 press release announcing the reopening of the resort. The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, now owned by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, will reopen to the public Wednesday, April 27, after being shuttered since the pandemic.