Mario Lopez Announces Millionaire Winner At Yamavaa’ Resort & Casino

SAN BERNARDINO, CA — Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel awarded one lucky Club Serrano member $1 million cash on December 16. Mario Lopez emceed the grand finale event.

“Lopez personally handed the life-changing prize to the evening’s big winner during the 85th anniversary of ‘The Wizard of Oz,'” a spokesperson for Yaamava said. The winner’s name was not released.

The $1 million giveaway was the culmination of a six-week program at Yaamava Resort & Casino and its sister property, Palms Casino Resort, in Las Vegas, evoking elements to celebrate the 85th anniversary of the iconic film, including a yellow brick road.

Kenji Hall, General Manager of Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel, spoke on the event.

“Partnering with ‘The Wizard of OZ’ to lead us down the yellow brick road to a Million dollars has been electrifying at both Yaamava’ and the Palms” Hall said. “From California to Vegas, our Club Serrano members always get the very best in entertainment, rewards and more! This was the ninth Million Dollar winner in 2024, and it was just as exciting as the first one!”

The event began in November and lasted through mid-December, where Club Serrano members were offered a free digital download of the movie, and could participate in a themed trivia event. Each and had the chance to snag one of 55 Emerald Tickets to secure a spot in the finale for $1 million cash grand prize drawing. In addition to multiple on-property activations, the campaign was supported by a multi-platform media program that included themed television, radio, digital media, and social media.

The grand prize winner, identified only as an Emerald-level Club Serrano member, secured his grand finale spot in a series of last-chance drawings in the hours leading up to the life-changing moment.

Club Serrano members have access to exclusive giveaways and experiences year-round, with several luxury car giveaways around the corner including an Audi E-Tron on Christmas Day, and then TWO Aston Martins and a Porsche Paradise giveaway to kick off 2025, according to the resort.

For details about Yaamava’s upcoming promotions, visit Yaamava.com.