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The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians moved one step closer Wednesday to becoming the new owners of The Palms.

The Nevada Gaming Control Board voted unanimously to recommend that the San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority, a subsidiary of the tribe that would operate the resort, be licensed to acquire the still-closed off-Strip resort.

The recommendation will be considered for final approval by the Nevada Gaming Commission on Dec. 16.