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Texas Lottery Releases Four New Hits with Chances to Win Cash and A Sedona Adventure
Texas Lottery players are bracing for a chance to have an instant hit when they play four new scratch ticket games that launched on May 6. The HIT family of games, ranging in price from $1 to $20, features more than $220 million in total combined cash prizes with top prizes ranging from $5000 to $1 million. In addition, the HIT family is paired with the Sedona Day of Luck Promotion, offering players with non-winning tickets a chance to win a luxurious trip to Sedona, Arizona.
âThe new HIT family of scratch ticket games brings Texas Lottery players the ultimate blend of exciting cash prizes and the chance to have an unforgettable journey to Sedona through a series of promotional second-chance drawings that are integrated into all four games. In addition to the impressive prizes, the vibrant artwork and holographic effects on every ticket will be sure to make the HIT family stand out at retail, leading to strong sales that will yield much-needed revenue for public education in Texas,â Ryan Mindell, executive director of the Texas Lottery, said.
Players will look to strike a $1 million top prize when they play HIT $1,000,000. With 30 chances to win a cash prize on every ticket, the $20 game in the family features over $88.5 million in total cash prizes, including four $1 million top prizes throughout the game.
At the $10 price point, HIT $500,000 gives players 30 chances to win on every ticket, including five top prizes worth $500,000. The game is loaded with more than $76.7 million in total cash prizes, including more than 1.6 million prizes ranging from $20 to $100.
HIT $200,000 offers 25 chances to win a cash prize, including one of six $200,000 top prizes, on every ticket in the $5 game. The game has over $47.3 million in total cash prizes up for grabs and more than 1.8 million prizes between $10 and $200.
Players can cash in big when they play HIT $5,000 for just one $1. Featuring more than $7.7 million in total cash prizes in the game, HIT $5000 offers five chances to win a cash prize on every ticket, including one of 15 top prizes worth $5000.
For those that donât win an instant cash prize, the excitement and the chance to win continues. Texas Lottery players can enter their non-winning HIT scratch tickets into the Sedona Day of Luck Promotion through their Luck Zone account for a chance to win $100 plus an entry into a drawing for a chance to win a Trip Prize to Sedona.
Those selected for a Trip Prize will enjoy a luxurious trip to Sedona from Oct. 5-9, 2025. Eighty total winners selected from five drawings and their guests will have a chance to participate in the Day of Luck Game Show with guaranteed cash prizes, including the opportunity to win up to $2 million. The adventure includes private airfare, luxurious accommodations at the Enchantment Resort, exclusive activities, custom dining experiences, a $1500 spending allowance, daily cash prizes and more.
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THE MONEYMAKER TOUR RETURNS TO HARD ROCK CINCINNATI WITH MORE THAN $1 MILLION UP FOR GRABS
Following a hugely successful first event in Cincinnati, Ohio in September 2023, the Moneymaker Tour is returning to the Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati on September 17 – 30, 2024 with a packed schedule that will guarantee more than $1 million across 15 trophy events.Â
In September 2023âs inaugural stop at Hard Rock Cincinnati, the $1,500 Main Event was contested by 788 players and won by Joseph Bakun for $208,034. He was joined at the final table by Chris Moneymaker himself and WSOP Champion Joseph McKeehen and as well as the top cash prize, he also took home a crystal Moneymaker Tour trophy and a guitar trophy.
The Moneymaker Tour was created in 2023 by 2003 WSOP Champion and ACR Team Pro, Chris Moneymaker and Moneymaker Tour Executive Manager, Tony Burns. The Tour was conceived as a way for Moneymaker to give poker players opportunities to have their own ordinary to extraordinary moments as he did.
Despite its relative newcomer status, the Moneymaker Tour has made a name for itself, recently being voted the third most popular live poker tournament series behind only the World Series of Poker and the World Poker Tour, in a State of Poker survey. Since its inception, there have been eight events throughout Florida, Cincinnati and Houston.
The Tour has also recently announced new venues including a first visit to the birthplace of the Moneymaker boom with an event in Las Vegas from June 28 – July 6 at MGM Grand and its first international Main Event at Casino Aruba in October.
âHard Rock Casino Cincinnati will team up with the Moneymaker Tour for a return in 2024â said Christopher Herbert, Hard Rock Cincinnati Manger of Poker & Sportsbook. âHard Rock Cincinnati is grateful to be a part of the fastest growing poker tour in 2023. Chris Moneymaker, Tony Burns and their staff delivered an incredible experience for our guests during the 2023 Moneymaker Tour stop. Thereâs no better place to be in September 2024 than Cincinnati Ohio!â
âAfter an amazing series last September, we are excited to return to Hard Rock Casino Cincinnatiâ, said Tony Burns, Executive Manager of the Moneymaker Tour. âContinuing to partner with one of the most recognisable brands in the world amplifies our reach, resonates with our audience, and rocks our business to a whole other level.â
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Zenni Optical Announces Partnership with ESL FACEIT Group (EFG)
Zenni Optical, the worldâs leading online eyewear retailer, announced a partnership with ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), the leading esports and video game entertainment company. Designed to integrate eye health education with innovative eyewear solutions for the esports community, the partnership will officially launch at DreamHack festival in Dallas, taking place from May 31 to June 2.
This collaboration will showcase a co-branded collection of lifestyle and competitive eyewear and accessories, highlighting Zenni Opticalâs commitment to promoting overall eye health, particularly in addressing issues like eye fatigue and strain. Additionally, the initiative will incorporate essential eye health education across various DreamHack Festivals, in alignment with EFGâs broader mission to foster inclusive gaming worlds and engaged, supported communities.
âDreamHack and ESL represent some of the most community-centric and prestigious competitive events in the world. In their own unique ways, they embody esports for everyone. By partnering with these incredible brands across the gaming and esports spaces, we aim to create engaging experiences that combine eye-health education with innovative eyewear solutions for players and fans at all levels,â said Robb Chiarini, Head of Gaming, Sports, & Events at Zenni Optical.
âWe are thrilled to partner with Zenni Optical as the Official Eyewear Partner of DreamHack and ESL. The genuine passion that Zenni has for the esports industry is a refreshing sight to see, and a major driving factor for the decision behind our partnership. Zenniâs ongoing commitment to provide eyewear for everyone mirrors our own drive to create worlds beyond gameplay for gamers everywhere,â Craig Levine, Co-CEO at EFG, said.
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Circa Sports Launches Mobile App in Kentucky
Circa Sports has expanded its operations into Kentucky with the launch of its popular mobile betting app. Debuting via a licensing agreement with ECL Corbin LLC at its Cumberland Run harness track, the brand will take the highest betting limits in the industry along with offering tight money line splits, transparent odds, exceptional customer service, and more.
Marking the fifth state for Circa Sports, the app is now available for download through partnership with the Cumberland Run property in Corbin, Kentucky. The Circa Sports Kentucky app can be downloaded and funded remotely from anywhere. Bettors will have access to transparent and fair limits, made possible with a business model of providing betting lines and odds that are more favorable for the customer.
âWe are thrilled to launch Circa Sports in the great state of Kentucky. Weâve always had our sights set here as we know it is a major hub for college sports, horse racing and more. We are looking forward to providing Kentucky bettors with some of the best odds and expertise out there,â Derek Stevens, CEO of Circa Sports, said.
The Circa Sports Kentucky app was designed by players, for players. Available to patrons ages 18 and over, highlights include high betting limits, tight money line splits, transparent odds, exceptional customer service, option to browse the complete menu and live odds from anywhere at any time, and aggressive, higher-than-most betting limits for everyone â even winners.
The Circa app also includes future bets in parlays, two-sided Yes/No future betting, remote registration that can be done from anywhere on a mobile device and deposits and withdrawals that can be done through the app from anywhere.
Marc Falcone, co-owner of the ECL Corbin LLC properties, said: âWeâre delighted to welcome Circa Sports to the Commonwealth as a sports-betting partner. They allow us to offer another amenity to complement our existing gaming.â
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