FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Golden Gaming holds first multi-location video poker
tournament
$30,000 tournament will include taverns across the valley
LAS VEGAS - Golden Gaming, Inc., operators of the PT´s and
Sierra Gold taverns, will host its first-ever multi-location
video poker tournament in August.
The $30,000 Citywide Video Poker Tournament will bring
together players from PT´s and Sierra Golds across the
valley competing for their share of $30,000 and a $10,000
grand prize starting Aug. 1.
"We´ve made it so easy to qualify," said Christopher
Abraham, vice president of marketing for Golden Gaming.
"Simply earn 100 points between August 1-8 and you´re in.
It´s one of the easiest ways to potentially become thousands
richer."
Players qualify for the tournament by earning 100 base
points on their Golden Rewards card anytime Aug. 1 through
8. Qualifying players will then play in a tournament at
their qualifying tavern, for prizes up to $250 in free slot
play and advancement to the finals, through Sept. 1. Top
tournament scorers from each tavern will then vie for the
$10,000 grand prize in the finals at Sierra Gold on Jones
Boulevard Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. Guests can even play and earn
entry into qualifying tournament at multiple taverns,
increasing their odds of making it to the finals.
Tavern-level tournaments will award free slot play prizes to
third place, while the finals will pay cash up to fifth
place: $1,000 for second, $750 for third, $500 for fourth
and $250 for fifth.
"It´s the first of its kind at a Las Vegas tavern," said
Abraham. "I´m sure that this kind of tournament will attract
video poker lovers from all across the valley. We´re
expecting a very successful turnout."
For more information on this tournament of Golden Gaming,
visit www.goldengaminginc.com.
ABOUT GOLDEN GAMING
Golden Gaming, Inc. operates three divisions: Golden Casino
Group, consisting of the Golden Mardi Gras Casino, Golden
Gates Casino and Golden Gulch Casino in Black Hawk, Colo.,
and the Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Casino in Pahrump, Nev.;
Golden Tavern Group, Nevada's largest tavern operator with
more than 40 establishments; and Golden Route Operations,
Nevada's third largest slot route operator with more than
2,500 machines in more than 200 locations throughout the
state. Golden Tavern Group´s Southern Nevada holdings
include the flagship Sierra Gold brand and PT´s
Entertainment Group locations divided into three distinct
brands; PT´s Gold, PT´s Place and PT´s Pub. Golden Tavern
Group operates under several brands in Northern Nevada
including Sierra Gold, Sierra Junction, Sparky´s Sports Bar
& Grill, and Gold Bar Casino. Each location features the
exclusive and proprietary Golden Rewards player rewards
program to its guests. Established in 2001, Golden Gaming,
Inc. employs more than 2,200 team members throughout Nevada
and Colorado and continues to position itself as a premier,
diversified gaming operator of casinos, taverns and gaming
devices. For more information, please visit
www.goldengaminginc.com.
ABOUT PT´S PUB, PLACE & GOLD
Complete with casual dining, premium spirits and advanced
gaming technology, PT's offers a variety of amenities for
patrons. Filled with numerous high-definition flat plasma
screen TVs, guests can catch all of their favorite sports
action. PT's offers a wide assortment of menu selections as
well as cocktails made from premium spirits, an expansive
wine list and martini menu along with numerous premium brew
options. PT´s was voted "Best Sports Bar" in Las Vegas by
locals in the annual Las Vegas Review-Journal´s "The Best of
Las Vegas 2010" poll. PT´s was also voted "Best Bar Food" in
the "The Best of Las Vegas 2009" poll. Las Vegas Weekly
readers voted it "best non-hotel bar" in 2007 and 2008 as
part of the publication´s "Vegas´ Best" awards. All PT´s
taverns offer an afternoon "Half-Off Happy Hour" from 3 to 7
p.m. daily. "Half-Off Happy Hour" specials include half-off
regular priced pizzas, such as classic pepperoni pizza,
cheese pizza and BBQ chicken pizza and half off on all
drinks including Jack Daniel´s, Miller Lite, Bud Light,
Ketel One and Red Bull. All PT´s and Sierra Gold taverns
also have a nightly "Moonlight Half-Off Happy Hour" from
midnight to 4 a.m.
ABOUT SIERRA GOLD
Sierra Gold is a casually upscale tavern that features
refined décor in a comfortable atmosphere. Amenities include
a VIP ultra-lounge with a fireplace, grand wood trussed
ceiling and a plush billiard room. In addition to the VIP
room, the Sierra Gold ultra-tavern on S. Jones includes a
banquet room that holds more than 200 seats comfortably and
is furnished with full meeting amenities including audio and
visual set-ups, plasma screen televisions and a 12-seat
private conference room. Sierra Gold is also known for its
world-class bar with an expansive wine and cocktail menu in
addition to a variety of premium brew options. Sierra Gold
ultra-taverns are located at 1341 W. Warm Springs Rd., 6929
Aliante Pkwy and 6515 S. Jones Rd.
MEDIA Contact
Justin McVay
Golden Gaming Public Relations
6595 S Jones Blvd
Las Vegas, Nevada 89118
justin.mcvay@goldengaminginc.com
Phone: 702.891.4295
Fax: 702.798.7211