Three-Card Poker Road to $1 Million

INDIO, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Nov 9, 2005 -- The road to a $1 million Grand Prize and national TV coverage begins Nov. 11-13 as Fantasy Springs Resort Casino hosts the Southern California regional qualifying tournament for the Three-Card Poker National Championship. "This will be the largest Three-Card Poker event ever held in the Palm Springs area," said Bob Jones, executive director of gaming at Fantasy Springs. This Palm Springs hotel and casino, the area's premier gaming resort, is presenting the regional tournament in conjunction with Shuffle Master, Inc. of Las Vegas.
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Thirty-five top chip count players will advance to the Three-Card Poker National Championship at the Rio Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas from Nov. 27-Dec. 2 to compete for a $1 million cash prize. Thirty-five regional qualifiers will receive a $1,000 award and the top chip count winner receives $5,000 in cash for trip expenses. Tournament play will be featured on the "Three-Card Poker National Championship" television show expected to air in early 2006. The entry fee is $199. Sign up in person at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino cashier cage or call the Resort box office at (800) 827-2946, ext. 85888.

To book your room at the Fantasy Springs Resort Hotel or for more information about Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, visit us online at www.fantasyspringsresort.com, or call 1-800-827-2946.

The new four-star resort features 250 exquisitely appointed rooms and suites with spectacular desert and mountain views, high-speed Internet access and 27" flat-screen TVs in every room. On-site amenities include a 100-foot swimming pool, tanning pool, cabanas, beach volleyball court, fitness center, room service, free valet parking, and nearby golf and shopping. Enjoy Las Vegas-style gaming in the casino, as well as an on-site bowling center. The Sunset View Lounge features live entertainment with all-around entertainer Tim Burleson, Wednesday through Sunday. Featuring the most fabulous restaurants at hotels in Palm Springs and six lounges throughout, this resort casino offers endless choices for evening and daytime relaxation and entertainment.

Call or visit us online now to take advantage of some of the lowest rates for Palm Springs hotels, starting at $79 per night.

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is an economic development of the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians. For more information about Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, call (800) 827-2946 or visit www.FantasySpringsResort.com. Located at 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio, California, 92203-3499.

Press Release - 2005-11-11 02:27:28