San Manuel announced in May it would purchase the Palms from Station Casinos for $650 million in cash. Reservations for the hotel are expected to open early next year. Guests will be able to start making reservations for Palms Place, the condominiums that are part of the property, days after the sale closes. Recruitment for more than 1,000 positions is underway, according to the tribe. 'We are grateful for this opportunity to share our long-standing tradition of hospitality with Las Vegas and execute our vision for this iconic resort, starting by welcoming back former and current Palms employees,' Latisha Casas, chairwoman of the SMGHA, said in a press release. With that approval, San Manuel says it's set to close its purchase of the Palms from Station Casinos on Friday, Dec. The Nevada Gaming Commission has approved the San Manual Gaming and Hospitality Authority, an arm of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, as a licensee. LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - The incoming new owner has announced the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas is expected to reopen in spring next year.
