0,000 In Prize Money Available In Wild Winners Slot and Blackjack Tournaments Aboard Carnival Fun Ships
Jan 30, 2007
MIAMI (January 30, 2007) – Carnival Cruise Lines and the Ocean Players Club, a casino rewards program for guests sailing aboard the World’s Leading Cruise Lines, have teamed up to host 20 slot and blackjack tournaments throughout 2007 offering more than 0,000 in cash prizes.
The tournaments will be held on 19 different three- to eight-day “Fun Ship” cruises operating January - October 2007, culminating in a “Grand Final Event” aboard the new Carnival Freedom in November.
“With such a wide range of ships, itineraries and departure points, these ‘Wild Winners’ tournaments provide guests with a variety of opportunities to compete in thrilling slot and blackjack tournaments for 0,000 in cash prizes,” said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO.
Each of the 19 preliminary tournaments offers ,000 in cash prizes, with a first prize ,500 and a complimentary cruise for two on the Carnival Freedom’s Nov. 12 departure to participate in the finals. The “Grand Final Event” held on the Carnival Freedom offers ,000 in cash prizes for the slot tournament, ,000 in cash prizes for the blackjack tournament.
Participants are encouraged to pre-register for the tournament via the Ocean Players Club Web site at www.oceanplayersclub.com. Tournament entry fee is per person for the preliminary rounds, 0 per person for the “Grand Final Event.”
• Sept. 23 – Carnival Liberty – six-day Caribbean cruise from Fort Lauderdale (slot/blackjack tournaments)
• Oct. 1 – Fantasy – five-day Caribbean cruise from New Orleans (slot tournament)
• Oct. 13 – Inspiration – five-day Caribbean cruise from Tampa (slot tournament)
• Nov. 12 – Carnival Freedom – four-day Caribbean cruise from Miami (Grand Final Event)
In addition to experiencing the wide variety of on-board dining, activity and entertainment options aboard the “Fun Ships,” “Wild Winners” slot and blackjack tournament participants who pre-register will receive a special Bon Voyage gift. A drawing will also be held each cruise awarding a complimentary cruise for two aboard the Carnival Freedom’s Nov. 12 departure.