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South Point Hotel Casino & Spa to host Brendan Gaughan Celebrity Blackjack Tournament

19 September 2025

(PRESS RELEASE) -- South Point Hotel Casino and Spa will once again host the Brendan Gaughan Celebrity Blackjack Tournament on Friday, 10 October from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Participants will play alongside some of NASCAR’s top drivers to kick off the South Point 400 race weekend. All proceeds from the event will benefit Speedway Children’s Charities – Las Vegas Chapter, supporting nonprofit organizations that serve children in need throughout the Las Vegas Valley. NASCAR celebrity players include Austin Dillon, Chase Briscoe, Jimmy Spencer, John Hunter Nemechek, Kyle Busch, Noah Gragson, Ryan Preece, and Todd Gilliland.

The event will begin with a cocktail reception and hors d’oeuvres, followed by the introduction of participating NASCAR drivers. Teams of three may register for a tax-deductible entry fee of $1,500, which includes $5,000 in tournament chips per player, access to the cocktail reception and the opportunity to compete for premium prizes.

Below, you can find a breakdown of prizes awarded to individual winners.

Prizes Awarded to Top Participants Include:

1st Place
$6,500

2nd Place
$4,000

3rd Place
$2,500

4th Place
Dinner for two at Silverado Steak House or Don Vito’s, plus two Headliner Showroom tickets

5th Place
Dinner for two at Baja Miguel’s or Primarily Prime Rib, plus two Headliner Showroom tickets

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