(Macao,
January
8, 2013) – The second Dragon Master
Slot tournament successfully
concluded its second round at The Venetian® Macao, Sands® Macaoand Sands®
Cotai Central casinos last weekend, giving away HK$1
million in total prize money to
the top 20 finalists. Mr. Chan won the final
round Sunday and was awarded a HK$380,000
cash prize for his first place finish in the tournament.
The qualifying
rounds of the competition took place Saturday, attracting over 1000 slot fans and Sands Rewards Club
members. 600 players participated in Sunday’s semi-final round at The Venetian
Macao, but only the top 30 were able
to enter the final round for a shot at becoming one of
the 20 finalists claiming their portion of the tournament’s cash prize pool of HK$1 million.
The 30 players in Sunday’s final have also
been guaranteed a seat in the Royal Dragon Master Slot tournament’s qualifying
round on March 23, which offers a HK$5 million total cash prize pool. Sands Rewards Club members who accumulate 888 points
from slot or table games at any of the three participating casinos between March
2 and 22, or patrons paying a HK$5,000 cash entry fee, are also eligible to
join the upcoming tournament in March.
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, Sands Cotai Central, Shoppes, and
at entertainment events booked through CotaiTicketing™. Points may also be
exchanged for food and beverage, accommodation and Cotai Water Jet 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. Chan
(second from right) receives his HK$380,000 cash prize from Mr. Tony Chang, Vice President
of Business Development, The Venetian Macau Ltd., for Sunday’s first place finish in the second round
of the Dragon Master Slot tournament at The Venetian Macao. A
total of HK$1 million in cash prizes was awarded to its 20
finalists.
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About The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel
Opened in 2007, 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 (111,000
square metres) of convention and meeting facilities as well as a 15,000-seat
CotaiArena™ designed for world-class sports events and electrifying
entertainment. The Venetian Macao is also home to the unique, 1,800-seat luxury
Venetian Theatre, hosting the best in international and Chinese entertainment;
more than 30 renowned restaurants; MALO CLINIC Health & Wellness; the
incredibly fun QUBE indoor playground and more than 300 retailers at Shoppes
Grand Canal. Outdoor recreation areas include swimming pools and cabanas and a mini-golf
course.