Monday, October 8, 2012

  Largest Blackjack Table: Viejas Casino sets world record (VIDEOS)

SAN DIEGO, CA, USA -- Viejas Casino set a new World Record for the World's Largest Blackjack Table, after six guests sat at a massive blackjack table measuring just over 2,226 square feet and played a hand of blackjack with chips and cards that were ten times the size of the actual Viejas blackjack chips and cards , according to the World Record Academy: www.worldrecordacademy.com/.

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The Guinness world record for the largest functioning blackjack table measured 206.85 m (2,226 ft 6 in) in surface area and was created by the Viejas Casino (USA) in Alpine, California.

Guinness World Records also recognized the world record for the most casinos visited in 24 hours: 69 - set by father and son team, Jack and Jeremy Freeman (both USA) in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

   "I'm very excited for our Team Members and guests who helped set this new record," said Viejas Casino General Manager Chris Kelley. "The timing coincides with the 21st anniversary of Viejas Casino and reflects our ongoing commitment to providing our guests with a fun, exciting and entertaining experience."

  Immediately after the record was certified, V Club members were offered a free opportunity to play a hand of blackjack at the table and enter a drawing for their share of a $21,000 cash prize.