San Manuel Tribe DONATES $9 MILLION to UNLV Law and Hospitality Schools

San Manuel Tribal Chairman
LYNN VALBUENA
photo courtesy Las Vegas RJ

The San Manuel Band Indian tribe known in Southern Nevada as a major sponsor of Las Vegas sports franchises is donating $9 million to UNLV the Las Vegas Review Journal reports



The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians hopes to position the university as the nation’s leading source for education and innovation related to tribal gaming operations and law.

Representatives of the tribe were at UNLV Friday for a ceremony commemorating the gift.

n October, the tribe announced a partnership with the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. The San Manuel Casino also has a partnership signed nearly a year ago with the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena.

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