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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAMING GUIDE NOVEMBER 2019
Everi Congratulates 2019 TournEvent of Champions® Winner
veri, the casino gaming industry’s only single source provider of gaming products and The 2019 TournEvent of Champions kicked off
in May 2019 featuring two tour buses traveling winner of its seventh annual TournEvent of Champions® The Million Dollar Event® on more than 20,000 miles across North America with
financial technology and loyalty solutions, crowned Tamar M. (pictured below) the
October 16th at XS Nightclub in the Wynn/Encore Las Vegas Resort. Tamar M., representing The Money Man®, Everi’s iconic brand ambassador,
del Lago Resort and Casino in Waterloo, New York, walked away with the grand prize of One Million Dollars (payable in periodic payments over 20 years or in a lump sum, present day cash value payment), bringing to a conclusion the industry’s premier slot tournament.
to visit 86 partner casinos. More than 230,000 participants competed in TournEvent qualifiers to identify the top 153 players who competed in The Million Dollar Event on October 16th for a share of more than $1.3 million in cash prizes, including the One Million Dollar top prize. The 2019 TournEventofChampionswassponsoredbyEffinet, PC Promotions, Southern California Gaming Guide, and Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc.
This year’s event also included a charity slot tournament between rounds 1 and 2, during which $10,000 will be donated to winners’ charities of choice. Some of the industry’s most subscribed to slot stars on YouTube and well-respected trade journalists and publishers participated in the Slot Star Charity TournEvent. Jason with King Jason Slots came in first playing for Autism Speaks, followed by Sarah with Slotlady in second place for Cancer Research Institute, and Diana Evoni with Vegas Slot Machine
“Congratulations to Tamar M. from del Lago Resort and Casino for winning this year’s TournEvent of Champions The Million Dollar
Event,” said Ed Peters, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, at Everi. “Since its start as statewide slot tournaments in California and
Washington in 2012, we have offered the premier slot tournament in North America filled with memorable experiences for all of the players and finalists. As we have expanded the campaign across the U.S. and Canada with hundreds of thousands of players participating on an annual basis, we have had many unforgettable nights at each of the partnering casinos’ qualifying events and unmatched entertainment and excitement at The Million Dollar Event in Las Vegas every year. This success is not possible without the commitment of our partner casinos, our promotions team, and sponsors.”
Videos in third place for Sunday Friends. ACasino Guest Wins $100,000 at Valley View Casino & Hotel
local casino guest pressed his luck and it paid off in a big way, winning anyone can win a jackpot at Valley View Casino & Hotel. Signing up for Red Card
a grand prize of $100,000 at Valley View Casino & Hotel on Friday, membership is quick, easy, fun and free.
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September 27 . The lucky guest hit the $100,000 jackpot during Edward earned his entry into the giveaway by simply playing on one of the
Valley View’s monthly 4 On The Floor Cash & Car promotion, held on the last Friday of every month. Players Club members have the chance to win luxury cars or up to $100,000 cash.
Edward L. is a Red Card member which is the first of five card levels that can be achieved at Valley View. The Red Card is their entry level card which shows that
VOiejas Casino & Resort Launches Heroes Club Program
casino’s 2,000+ slot machines and table games throughout the month, swiping his players card and ultimately advancing to the final round. As the grand prize winner, Edward was given his choice of a new BMW, a new Ford truck, a new Infiniti, $25,000 cash, or a spin on the Big Wheel for a guaranteed $10,000 to $100,000 cash payout. He ended up spinning and winning the $100,000 Grand Prize!
n Veterans Day, November 11th, Viejas Casino & Resort will launch “AcalltoserviceisaNativeAmericantradition,”saidJohnChristman,Chairman the Heroes Club, a one-of-a-kind benefits program designed to of the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians.“And one example of this dedication give back to those who serve, as well to the community is our reservation’s first-class fire
as their dependents. Viejas Casino & Resort is proud to announce the first dedicated benefits membership card for military, law enforcement, first responders, border patrol agents, and including their dependents.
“All of us here at Viejas are honored to launch the Viejas Heroes Club appreciation program this upcoming Veterans Day,” said Jim Wild, General Manager of Viejas Casino & Resort.
“Because we feel an enormous amount of respect
and appreciation for the brave men and women who serve our country and communities — not only because San Diego is full of service members, but also because of the significant number of Native Americans who have served.”
department, which has a shared service agreement with San Diego County. And when it comes to military service, members of our tribe have served in all branches of America’s armed forces, and many of our tribal members are decorated, military veterans.”
Eligible Viejas guests may sign up for the Heroes Club at any myViejas desk. Members of the Heroes Club will receive a BOGO buffet on Wednesdays and an automatic myViejas Players Club silver card upgrade, which includes great discounts on dining,
shopping, and the spa. In addition, Heroes Club members and their dependents are eligible for $5 Free Play Cash from Sunday through Friday, a Sunday bingo package, and a bowling discount.
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