Over HK$2 million in total prize money awarded
(Macao, March 12, 2012) – Mr. Tuntiteeraboon smiled Sunday night, as he took home the first place prize of HK$1,000,000 for winning the Asia Slot Masters tournament at The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel.
The qualifying rounds of the competition took place at the Sands® Macao and The Venetian Macao casinos Saturday, with 367 slot players participating, many of whom are Sands Rewards Club (SRC) members. 112 players, including 14 wild card spots, entered the semi-final rounds Sunday, with the top twenty players going on to compete in the final round to claim their portion of the tournament’s guaranteed prize pool of HK$2,000,000.
Sands Rewards Club members earn points and enjoy exclusive privileges at Sands China Ltd. properties, with a wide variety of discounts and rewards available at Sands Macao, The Plaza™ Macao, The Venetian Macao, The Grand Canal Shoppes, The Shoppes at Four Seasons and at entertainment events booked through CotaiTicketing™. Points may also be exchanged for food and beverage, accommodation and CotaiJet™ ferry tickets, and members can earn additional privileges such as limited edition souvenir redemptions and exclusive activities. Each tier of membership – progressing from Gold, followed by Ruby, then Diamond – offers additional exclusive benefits and privileges. More information is available at www.sandsrewardsclub.com.
Photo Caption: Mr. Tuntiteeraboon smiles while receiving a trophy commemorating his first-place finish and cash prize of HK$1,000,000 in Sunday’s Asia Slot Masters tournament at The Venetian Macao casino. The tournament’s twenty finalists won a grand total of HK$2,000,000 in cash prizes.
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About The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel
The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel is Macao's first integrated resort featuring stunning replicas of the famous canals and architectural icons of Venice, Italy. The Venetian Macao features 3,000 suites, 1.2 million square feet of convention and meeting facilities as well as a 15,000-seat CotaiArena™ designed for world-class sports events and electrifying entertainment. Also at The Venetian Macao are more than 30 renowned restaurants, MALO CLINIC Health & Wellness, the incredibly fun QUBE indoor playground and more than 300 retailers at The Grand Canal Shoppes. Outdoor recreation areas include swimming pools and cabanas and a mini golf course.