Three American Cornhole Organization Events Coming To Miami Valley Gaming This August
08/01/2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Scott Hutchinson, Communications Manager | 513-204-7046 | shutchinson@wccvb.org
THREE AMERICAN CORNHOLE ORGANIZATION EVENTS COMING TO MIAMI VALLEY GAMING THIS AUGUST
LEBANON, OH (August 1, 2014) – The American Cornhole Organization (ACO) will hold three competitive regional tournaments at Miami Valley Gaming (MVG) August 22-23.
The MVG/ACO Corporate Charity Classic will take place Friday, August 22 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. While competing to win donations to charities of their choice, business groups will enjoy food, beverages, music and networking. Registration is $500 per team and includes tournament entry, four T-shirts, four dinners, and eight drink tickets (two per player).
The MVG/ACO PRO-AM Challenge will be held Saturday, August 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Amateur cornhole players and ACO professionals will complete for cash prizes and to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund. Tournament entry is $100 per player and includes an exclusive limited edition t-shirt. The event is free for spectators.
Following the PRO-AM, ACO professionals will compete for a share of $10,000 in the single-elimination ACO Players Championship from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday evening.
Registration instructions for all events can be found on AmericanCornhole.com.
Miami Valley Gaming previously teamed with ACO in June, playing host to the 2014 State Cornhole Championships with the help of the Warren County Convention and Visitors Bureau (WCCVB).
"It is wonderful to have the National Governing body of Cornhole choose Miami Valley Gaming to host these events," said Ben Huffman, Director of Sports Marketing for the WCCVB. "Warren County has proven itself to be a terrific destination for all types of competitions.”
Miami Valley Gaming is located at 6000 Ohio 63, midway between Dayton and Cincinnati – just off of I-75 at Exit 29.
About Cornhole and ACO:
Established in 2005 and headquartered in Milford, Ohio, the American Cornhole Organization is the governing body for the sport of cornhole. Cornhole is believed to have originated in Germany in the 14th Century, then rediscovered in Ohio approximately 100 years ago. The appeal of the game is broad since people of all ages can plan and the game can be played in a variety of settings.
About Miami Valley Gaming:
Miami Valley Gaming & Racing LLC is a powerhouse partnership between two gaming, racing and hospitality leaders: Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, part of global hospitality provider Delaware North Companies, and Churchill Downs Incorporated, operator of the world-renowned Churchill Downs Racetrack – home of the Kentucky Derby. The new $175 million facility is located midway between Dayton and Cincinnati – just off of I-75 at Exit 29. Miami Valley Gaming features 1,600 state-of-the-art video lottery terminals, a racing simulcast center, and Miami Valley Raceway: a 5/8-mile harness racetrack with an indoor grandstand that accommodates more than 1,000 guests. Patrons have several dining options, including CinCitySea &Steak, Acres Seasonal Buffet, and Trifecta, three fast-casual eateries in one. Miami Valley Gaming regularly features local entertainment acts and offers a broad selection of cocktails, spirits, wines and craft brews and other beers at its signature Center Bar and the 1803 Bar. Miami Valley Gaming is expected to generate more than $24 million per year for local communities and is providing more than 500 jobs in the region. For more information, visit miamivalleygaming.com
About Warren County Sports:
Warren County Sports is a department of the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau. The department bids on and facilitates national championships and regional sporting events, with the primary goal of attracting out-of-town competitors. Since its inception in 2004, Warren County Sports has grown to become an extremely successful driver of room nights and economic impact to the local community. In 2013, Warren County Sports generated 62,000 room nights and an estimated economic impact of more than $35 million.
About the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau:
Warren County is Ohio’s Largest Playground! With easy access from Interstates 71 and 75, visitors to Warren County can enjoy more activities within a 30-mile radius than anywhere else in Ohio.
The Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau is a professional destination marketing organization committed to economic growth by increasing overnight and year-round visitors.
Tourism is the leading industry in Warren County. The 8.3 million yearly visitors drive an economic impact of $1.063 billion and 11,866 tourism-related jobs.
For additional information, visit www.OhiosLargestPlayground.com or call 800-433-1072.