AUBURN, Wash., May 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Muckleshoot
Casino in Auburn, Washington
culminated its landmark 21st anniversary celebration on
April 30 with a record-breaking event
– the world's largest slot tournament. Officially certified by
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS, the historic designation was captured
during the kick-off of Everi's 2016 TournEvent of Champions.
"This is a thrilling honor not just for Muckleshoot Casino, but
for the incredible 3,173 players players who hold this record with
us equally," said Conrad Granito,
General Manager of Muckleshoot Casino. "Their spirited enthusiasm,
combined with the exhilarating fun of Everi's TournEvent of
Champions, created a winning
combination."
An official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS adjudicator verified the
accomplishment after a more than 13-hour period. Participation in
the history-making event, which awarded more than $100,000 in cash and prizes, was free to guests
21 and older.
The tournament's top finisher, Benigno T. of Federal Way, Wa., received $21,000 in cash and a four-night trip to
Las Vegas to compete for a chance
to win $1 million* in Everi's
TournEvent of Champions championship event on September 28, 2016.
"We've held hundreds of TournEvent of Champions slot
tournaments over the past five years, but this one was definitely
the most memorable and the perfect way to kick off this year's
campaign," added Linda Trinh, Everi
Vice President of Marketing & Promotions. "We are proud to be a
part of this historic event and want to thank Muckleshoot Casino,
as well as all the players, who helped make this our biggest
TournEvent of Champions tournament to date."
From its humble start in a tent in 1995, Muckleshoot Casino now
proudly serves as the largest gaming establishment in the Pacific
Northwest, with more than 3,100 games, eight delectable dining
experiences, and sensational live entertainment.
PRESS CONTACTS
Rebecca
Frisch | Muckleshoot Casino
702.538.2827 | rebecca.frisch@muckleshootcasino.com
Megan Fazio | Neon Public
Relations
702.673.0667 | megan.fazio@neonpublicrelations.com
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