Slot supplier Everi Holdings announced the official kickoff of its seventh national TournEvent of Champions, a $1.3 million event staged on the manufacturer’s TournEvent tournament system. Satellite tournaments at Everi’s customer locations in the U.S. and Canada will result in finalists who are flown to Las Vegas in an all-expense trip for two, to compete in the national final event at the XS Nightclub in Wynn Las Vegas the week of the Global Gaming Expo in October.
Now called TournEvent of Champions: The Million Dollar Event, the championship round awards $1.3 million in total cash prizes.
“We are excited to kickoff our seventh annual TournEvent of Champions campaign which will again culminate in Las Vegas with a $1 million grand prize for one lucky slot player,” said Jeannie Moss, promotions manager at Everi. “Since its start as statewide slot tournaments in California and Washington in 2012 with only 30 participating casinos, our goal has been to create the premier slot tournament in North America and memorable experiences for all of our players and finalists.
“Since then, we have grown the program to more than 100 casinos across the U.S. and Canada participating on an annual basis. This success isn’t possible without the support of our casino partners and generous sponsors, and we look forward to this year’s campaign.”
Each winning casino representative will receive $800 towards airfare to Las Vegas for themselves and a guest; three night/four-day hotel accommodations; transportation to and from McCarran International Airport; food and beverage credit; and a seat at The Million Dollar Event. The championship event will take place on Oct. 16 at the XS Nightclub.
“TournEvent of Champions is a unique collaboration between Everi and its top casino partners in North America to bring thrilling competition and unbelievable excitement to casinos through a patented slot tournament campaign,” the company set in a press statement. “With so much at stake and more than $6.4 million in total cash prizes awarded since its inception in 2012, it’s no surprise TournEvent of Champions has become the most exciting slot tournament event on the planet.”
More than 70 casinos have already committed to this year’s campaign with new casinos constantly joining the fun. A complete list of participating casinos and dates for qualifying events can be found at tourneventofchampions.com.
