COACHELLA, Calif., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- You've always wanted a chance to prove your poker skills against one of the best poker players in the world - well, here is your opportunity! 5-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) Champion Scotty Nguyen is the featured player at this year's All-Star Poker Challenge at Spotlight 29 Casino.

The poker challenge, taking place on Saturday, October 24th and Sunday, October 25th, is open to all levels of poker players age 21 and older. There is over $50,000 in prize money and will be awarded to the top 20 finishers (based on 100 players in tournament).

"Scotty Nguyen is one of the biggest names in poker, so we are obviously thrilled to have him in our Poker Challenge," said Robert Paull, General Manager of Spotlight 29 Casino. "For our poker players to go up against a World Series of Poker Champion, is exciting."

For the $560 buy in, each player will receive $10,000 in tournament chips. Each round will last 30 minutes. Players have a chance to win a free entry into the tournament by getting 10 full houses playing in the Spotlight Poker Room.

Nguyen, who has over $10 million in winnings, has won five WSOP bracelets. The "Prince of Poker" has 44 first place finishes and was the first player in history to win a World Poker Tournament Championship, the WSOP Main Event and the WSOP H.O.R.S.E. Championship.

There are 120 spots available in the All-Star Poker Challenge. Players will enjoy Spotlight 29's new poker room, which opened this month. The smoke-free room, features eight tables and an inviting atmosphere with flat screen TV's. For more information or to register, call 866-377-6829.

About Spotlight 29 Casino:

Spotlight 29 Casino features 2,000 slot machines and a complete lineup of the most popular table games; a 2,200 seat showroom for headline entertainment, the Blue Bar with live entertainment seven days a week and an array of dining choices including JEM Steakhouse and the all-you-can-eat buffet at Cafe Capitata. Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, the fun never stops at Spotlight 29! Spotlight 29 Casino is a business venture of the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians. Website: www.Spotlight29.com

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