AGS and Yaamava’ Resort & Casino Roll Out the Barrels with World Premiere of Der Rakin’ Bacon!
Rodney Villhard, SVP of Casino Operations at Yaamava' Resort and Casino, taps the ceremonial keg at the debut of AGS' Oktoberfest-themed game, Der Rakin' Bacon! View photos from the event here
LAS VEGAS (June 1, 2026) — AGS, a global gaming supplier, partnered with Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel in Southern California for the world premiere event of its newest Rakin’ Bacon!® theme, Der Rakin’ Bacon!
On Thursday, May 28, representatives from Yaamava’ Resort & Casino and AGS celebrated the global debut in authentic style with a ceremonial keg tapping in honor of the Oktoberfest-themed games, Der Rakin’ Bacon! Hogtoberfest™ and Hogger Lager™.
Guests were immersed in a Bavarian Wunderland including live performances from German-band, a custom Yaamava’ and Der Rakin’ Bacon! branded keg and lederhosen koozies, and a special appearance from fan-favorite golden pig, Cornsquealius, donning traditional lederhosen and Bavarian alpine hat. And no opening Oktoberfest celebration would be complete without beer! Yaamava’ partnered with a local brewery on a limited-edition Rakin’ Bacon! Blonde Ale beer that will be available for purchase at bars throughout the property while supplies last.
“Yaamava’ Resort & Casino continues to stand out as an exceptional venue – and an outstanding partner – for showcasing the creativity and collaboration behind a slot game world premiere,” said Mark DeDeaux, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Slots at AGS. “The lively energy and pure fun of the Der Rakin’ Bacon! games capture the dynamic relationship we share with the Yaamava’ team. We’re excited to continue building on this partnership to bring fresh, engaging experiences to players together.”
Der Rakin’ Bacon! is the thirteenth unique Rakin’ Bacon! theme since the game debuted in 2018. Building on the success of the franchise, both Der Rakin’ Bacon! games combine a 3-pot collection feature with an added wheel bonus, giving players multiple ways to trigger features and chase jackpots.
“At Yaamava’, we’re always looking for new ways to surprise and delight our guests, and the debut of Der Rakin’ Bacon! delivers on every level – from the gameplay to the immersive Oktoberfest celebration surrounding it,” said Kenji Hall, General Manager at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel. “We’re proud to collaborate with AGS to bring this exclusive experience to life in a way only Yaamava’ can.”
In true Oktoberfest fashion, the celebration will continue for a full month with an end of June party to close out the festivities, complete with Der Rakin’ Bacon! plush keychains, lederhosen koozies, and branded beer steins. Guests and Club Serrano members will be invited to gather for a live drawing on June 21 for a chance to win $5,000 in Free Play.
Der Rakin’ Bacon! will be available exclusively at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino for a limited time before the celebration spreads throughout the nation.
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About Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel is the only AAA Five-Diamond casino resort and is ranked among the best resorts in the world by Condé Nast Traveler, featuring a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel with luxe suites, an elevated pool deck, a Forbes Five-Star spa, and a state-of-the-art theater. Recently named the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas, Best Casino Restaurant for its Pines Modern Steakhouse, and Best Casino Hotel as well as Best Native American Casino and Best Overall Casino Outside of Las Vegas by the Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards, Yaamava’ is located just 70 miles from downtown Los Angeles near Highland, CA. The casino has more than 7,500 slots, five high-limit gaming rooms, luxury retail shops, a wide variety of award-winning dining options, and more than a dozen bars and lounges, including a premiere sports bar, The 909 Food Hall, and the new fast-casual dining and immersive entertainment venue, bEATS. The San Manuel Entertainment Authority owns and operates Yaamava’ Resort & Casino.
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Media Contacts:
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Nikyah Thomas-Pfeiffer, Sr. Public Relations Specialist
nikyah.thomas@sanmanuel-nsn.gov
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