The following is from a press release sent by Golden Gaming. I removed all of the self-congratulatory language for you. ?Bettie

Golden Gaming, Inc., operators of the PT?s and Sierra Gold taverns, will host its first-ever multi-location video poker tournament in August. The $30,000 Citywide Video Poker Tournament will bring together players from PT?s and Sierra Golds across the valley competing for their share of $30,000 and a $10,000 grand prize starting Aug. 1.

Players qualify for the tournament by earning 100 base points on their Golden Rewards card anytime August 1 through 8. Qualifying players will then play in a tournament at their qualifying tavern, for prizes up to $250 in free slot play and advancement to the finals, through September 1. Top tournament scorers from each tavern will then vie for the $10,000 grand prize in the finals at Sierra Gold on Jones Boulevard September 15 at 8 p.m. Guests can even play and earn entry into qualifying tournament at multiple taverns, increasing their odds of making it to the finals. Tavern-level tournaments will award free slot play prizes to third place, while the finals will pay cash up to fifth place: $1,000 for second, $750 for third, $500 for fourth and $250 for fifth.

For more information on this tournament of Golden Gaming, visit www.goldengaminginc.com.