KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.– Valley Forge Casino Resort today announced it will hold a grand opening celebration, Tour de Valley, May 3-6. Over $40,000 in cash and free-slot play, a performance by world-famous comedian Sinbad, and the opening of the Casino Tower’s premier restaurants, Pacific Prime and Viviano, as well as Cameo Lounge will highlight an exciting weekend, featuring food, entertainment, prizes and gaming excitement.

“Tour de Valley will be a celebration of all that we have to offer at Valley Forge Casino Resort,” said President and CEO Saverio “Sal” R. Scheri III. “We’re most proud that we’ve created over 1,000 jobs, but we also take a lot of pride in creating a tremendous experience for all of our guests. Whether you’re in town for business, are touring the area or just need a night out with friends, Valley Forge will provide something for everyone. The appearance of Sinbad will be the first of many great headline performances that will make Valley Forge Casino Resort the newest venue to catch the hottest comedy and music acts in the region.”

Sinbad will headline Valley Forge Casino Resort’s first concert at 8 p.m. Friday, May 4, in the resort’s Waterford Ballroom. One free ticket for each resort entertainment member is available now and must be reserved by calling the Valley Forge Call Center at 610-354-8118. Tickets will be available next week to the general public for $100 and can be purchased at www.vfcasino.com/Sinbad or by contacting the call center.

“The Sinbad show is the first of what will be many perks that come with purchasing a resort membership,” Scheri said. “Memberships range in price from $20 for a three-month dining membership to $69 for an annual entertainment membership. Free meals, show tickets, passes to the 7 the Nightclub and unlimited access to our casino floor are just some of the benefits our members will enjoy. It’s a tremendous value that pays for itself almost immediately.”

Among the many contests and giveaways, slot players will be eligible for the CASH Playboy Sweepstakes on Saturday, May 5, where the casino will give away $1,000 in cash every 15 minutes from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Playmate Michelle McLaughlin will pose for photos with every lucky winner. Winners also will be given a VIP discount admission pass to 7 the Nightclub. An invite-only food tasting event also will lead to $10,000 in free slot play for lucky winners. (Note: A list of all events is below.)

Pacific Prime is the ultimate, upscale dining destination for the freshest fish and the finest prime beef. Guests will tantalize their taste buds with a variety of menu options while receiving impeccably personalized service. Pacific Prime serves 26 wines by the glass. At Viviano, guests will take their taste buds on a flavor-filled journey with home-style culinary delights inspired by rustic Italian cuisine. An extensive wine selection is available to pair with classic Italian dishes such as chicken marsala, tortellini en brodo or fried calamari. Viviano serves 16 wines by the glass. Both restaurants are open Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Cameo Lounge, located between Pacific Prime and Viviano, will offer a laid-back yet sophisticated vibe where guests will be able to comfortably kick back and enjoy the scene with their favorite cocktails and order select items from Pacific Prime and Viviano menus. Cameo Lounge will be open daily from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m.

“From the rustic, simply plated Italian food at Viviano to the flavorful array of seafood and prime-cut steaks at Pacific Prime, our menu selections will impress our guests with every bite,” said Valley Forge Casino Resort Vice President of Food and Beverage Martin Doyle.

The opening of Pacific Prime and Viviano provides resort guests with no less than seven different dining options, including three micro-restaurants: Asiannoodle, Italian Market and American Grill. Valley Tavern and Nosh Deli are located in the Radisson. Cameo Lounge is the latest entertainment venue to open, joining the casino’s new stylish Center Bar and 7 The Nightclub. The area’s hottest nightclub, 7, is setting a new standard for service and features the hottest DJs.

Valley Forge Casino Resort contains two hotels, The Casino Tower and The Radisson Hotel Valley Forge, and the Valley Forge Convention Center. The Radisson offers 326 rooms, 28,000 square feet of meeting space and expert wedding planners that design and plan some of the most beautiful and elegant weddings anywhere. Formerly the Scanticon Hotel, The Casino Tower is an ideal place for world-class conferences, as well as a destination for couples and families to relax and refresh. It features 160 deluxe guest rooms and suites; a new signature spa and fitness center; and an outdoor garden pool. Located in the Casino Tower, the convention center provides over 100,000 square feet of meeting, convention and exhibit space.

To make a reservation to stay in The Casino Tower, please go to www.vfcasino.com or call 610-354-8118. Meetings, events, tradeshows and weddings can be professionally planned through the sales office at 610-265-1500. To make a reservation at The Radisson, go to www.vfcasino.com or phone 800-395-7046.

Affordable annual and seasonal membership plans are now available online. Annual memberships (priced at $59 and $69, respectively) offer a free meal or show, invitations to special events, and discounts at the resort’s restaurants and entertainment venues. Seasonal memberships ($20 and $30, respectively) are for three months and offer invitations to special events, discounts, and special privileges to some of the property’s most exciting venues and headline entertainment. Significantly, all memberships provide unlimited access to the casino floor for the member and a guest during the term of the membership.

In addition to memberships, guests of Valley Forge Casino Resort can easily access the casino floor through:

• Spending $10 or more at any of the seven exciting new restaurants, bars, retail outlets or various other amenities throughout the property;
• Attending a meeting, convention, banquet, conference, wedding or other event at the resort; and
• Registered overnight guests can access the casino during their stay at one of Valley Forge Casino Resort’s two hotels.

Tour de Valley Events Calendar

Thursday, May 3

• 10 a.m., Gaming Specials: Players will be eligible to earn 10 times the entries for the Cadillac Sweepstakes taking place on May 28, and for the Secret Slot Play Sweepstakes, which will have 25 winners of a mystery Free Slot Play amount, ranging from $10-$100, every hour from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
• 4 p.m., Tour de Valley: Invited patrons will be invited to “Tour de Valley” by sampling restaurant offerings from Pacific Prime, Viviano, Nosh Deli, Valley Tavern, American Grill, Asia Noodle and the Italian Market. Each participant will receive a map from the Cameo Bar that has the logo of each restaurant on it. As they sample dishes from each venue, they will receive a stamp on their map. When they have filled their map, they can take it to the Center Bar and drop it in our drum to be eligible for the Finale Sweepstakes on Sunday, May 6. Once at Center Bar, they will receive swag bags and VIP discount admission passes to 7 the Nightclub. The VIP passes will be valid for Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
• 7 p.m., Center Bar Happy Hour: Happy Hour drink specials in the area’s newest and coolest bar, located in the heart of our casino floor.

Friday, May 4

• 4 p.m., CASH GIVEAWAYS!: Simply play any slot machine or table game from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with your Valley Player Card. One winner will be selected every hour to win $5,000 cash!
• 8 p.m., Sinbad in Concert: As patrons exit Sinbad’s show, they will be provided with a $15 free slot play voucher and a VIP discount admission pass to 7 the Nightclub, valid for Friday or Saturday.
• 9:30 p.m., Sinbad Meet-and-Greet: Sinbad will hold a meet and greet for a select, invited group of patrons at 7 The Nightclub.

Saturday, May 5

• 6 p.m., CASH Playboy Sweepstakes: Slot players will be eligible for our CASH Playboy Sweepstakes, where we will give away $1,000 in CASH every 15 minutes from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Playmate Michelle McLaughlin will pose for photos with every lucky winner. All winners will be given a VIP discount admission pass to 7 the Nightclub.
• 9 p.m., Playmate Meet-and-Greet: Playmate Michelle McLaughlin will host a meet-and-greet session with the lucky winners and others at 7 The Nightclub.

Sunday, May 6

• 1 p.m., $10,000 Tour de Valley Finale Sweepstakes: We will choose winners from completed Tour de Valley maps that were dropped into the drum at Center Bar. The grand prize is $5,000 in Free Slot Play, the second prize is $3,000 in Free Slot Play, and the third- and fourth-place winners will each receive $1,000 in Free Slot Play. Players will also be eligible for our May Madness multiplier, which enables them to earn 2 times the points on all slot and table games play.