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FanDuel Sportsbook Hosts Inaugural Super Bowl Party Featuring Performances by Wiz Khalifa and Ludacris
Have you ever wondered what being at an exclusive Super Bowl party was like? Well, FanDuel is about to bring that excitement to your living room when it hosts its inaugural “Watch & Win” event live from Super Bowl LVI. FanDuel’s inaugural event as an official sportsbook partner of the NFL will allow sports fans to predict the winners of fun challenges that match former NFL greats and celebrities against each other in tailgate style games including axe throwing, mini-golf, darts, and more for a chance to win a share of $200,000 in prizes ahead of the real game on Sunday. Imagine Emmitt Smith competing against Joe Montana in cornhole or watching Brian Urlacher take on Terrell Davis in a game of beer pong.
Hosted by sports media’s hottest personality, Mr. Pat McAfee, and FanDuel’s own Lisa Kerney, the “Watch & Win” live stream will take place Saturday, February 12, at Magic Box in downtown Los Angeles, CA. The Super Bowl-sized event will stream live on Pat McAfee’s YouTube Channel starting at 6 pm PT/9 pm ET. In addition, the party will feature live performances from both Wiz Khalifa and Ludacris.
Throughout the evening, attendees will watch NFL greats and celebrities square off in live challenges including: Joe Montana, Anthony Anderson, Michael Irvin, Steve Smith Sr, Emmitt Smith, Ed Reed, Brian Urlacher, Terrell Owens, Wiz Khalifa, Ludacris, and more.
Viewers who are 21 and older will be able to watch and predict who will win these popular tailgate-inspired sporting contests by entering a custom, free-to-play game on FanDuel Sportsbook or FanDuel Fantasy. This will give them the opportunity to win a share of $200,000 in prizes. For details on free tickets to attend in Los Angeles, how to enroll in the free-to-play game, or how to follow along and watch, visit https://www.fanduel.com/fanduel-party.
All fans attending in person must be 21+ and show proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test result within 48 hours of attending.
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Clark County residents can bring a friend for free to next week’s Super Bingo $160,000 tournament at the Plaza Hotel & Casino, May 6-8
Home to downtown Las Vegas’ only bingo room, the Plaza Hotel & Casino is offering Clark County, Nevada residents who register to play in next week’s Super Bingo tournament the opportunity to bring a friend for free.
Happening Monday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 8 in the Plaza’s expansive ballroom, Super Bingo is expected to draw nearly 1,000 people from the local Las Vegas valley and across the country and Canada for the opportunity to win big playing fun-filled games of bingo over two days, with a $50,000 super coverall both days while socializing with like-minded bingo players.
Bingo-only registration is $160 per person, and Clark County residents who register can bring a friend for free. Registration is available online at https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/bingo/super-bingo-registration/. Hotel-and-bingo packages start at $300 for a four-night stay with no resort fee.
All Super Bingo players receive one 6-on paper pack for both days, two daubers, free drinks via an open bar at all sessions, boxed lunch both days, and $10 in free slot play after the first day’s session.
The Plaza’s Bingo room offers six daily bingo sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and is located on the 3rd floor. By parking on the third floor of the Plaza’s self-parking garage, guests have convenient and direct access to the Plaza’s bingo room and parking is validated for bingo players.
Gambling in the USA
Kambi Group plc extends Mohegan partnership with on-property sports betting agreement in Pennsylvania
Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”), the world’s trusted sports betting partner, has agreed a long-term on-property sportsbook partnership with Mohegan to provide its award-winning sportsbook at two retail locations in the state of Pennsylvania.
The partnership will see Mohegan utilise Kambi’s cutting-edge retail sportsbook offering across more than 20 kiosks in sportsbook locations at Mohegan Pennsylvania and Mohegan Pennsylvania at Lehigh Valley Race and Sportsbook.
The deal further strengthens Kambi’s relationship with Mohegan, which already utilises Kambi’s suite of sports betting products at ilani in Washington, as well as online and on-property in the Canadian province of Ontario at Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara.
Kristian Nylén, Kambi CEO and Co-founder, said: “With several successful partnerships with Mohegan already in place, we are pleased to agree this new partnership as we continue to build on our strong relationship.
“This latest deal further reinforces Kambi’s position as the sportsbook provider of choice for tribes across North America, and we look forward to our ongoing collaboration with Mohegan.”
Tony Carlucci, President & GM of Mohegan Pennsylvania, said: “Mohegan Pennsylvania is excited to continue utilising the same Kambi technology platform that existed under our Kindred partnership, which will help to create a seamless process as the Sportsbook at Mohegan Pennsylvania fully rebrands later this Spring.”
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