South Point described the tournament as a “star-studded” event with celebrity players including former NASCAR Cup Champion Kevin Harvick, NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace, current NASCAR star Chris Buescher, former Xfinity Series champion Daniel Hemric, ex-Vegas Golden Knights captain Deryk Engelland, and NBC Sports announcer Rick Allen.
More celebrity players will be added as the event draws closer, the casino confirmed. Those who purchase a spot for a team of three will have the chance to play throughout the night with the celebrities. Participants will also get to enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres prior to starting the tournament.
The buy-in price for a team of three is $1,200 and includes $5,000 in playing chips for each player. No individual signups are available for this tournament, the casino noted in a press release.
Former NASCAR driver and event host Brendan Gaughan will deal the final round of the night. The team who wins first place will receive $5,000. Second and third place teams will receive $3,000 and $2,000 respectively. Fourth and fifth place teams will receive dinner for two at Silverado Steak House or Don Vito’s and dinner for two at Baja Miguel’s or Primarily Prime Rib respectively for each player.
The proceeds from the event will benefit the Las Vegas chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities. For a full list of participants and how to purchase a buy-in, interested parties can visit the following site.
Original article: https://www.yogonet.com/international/noticias/2023/09/27/68963-las-vegas-39-south-point-casino-to-host-celebrity-blackjack-tournament-ahead-of-nascar-weekend
