Thursday, February 7, 2013

2nd ANNUAL VEGAS POKER RUN ANNOUNCED

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2nd ANNUAL VEGAS POKER RUN ANNOUNCED
 
Las Vegas, Nevada, February 4, 2013: Las Vegas BikeFest announces the 2nd Annual Vegas Poker Run, Thursday, April 25, will run from both Southern California and Arizona to Las Vegas.  Added this year is a route from Wickenburg, AZ.  A $2,000 best hand prize will highlight the Run, along with other prizes, including 2013 Las Vegas BikeFest Ultimate passes.

The run will begin simultaneously in Victorville, CA at the Harley-Davidson of Victorville and Wickenburg, AZ at the Historic Gold Nugget Restaurant, and finish on the famous Las Vegas Strip. Participants can spend an evening in Las Vegas before heading down to the event in Laughlin over the weekend.

"The inaugural Vegas Poker Run was a great deal of fun for everyone who participated," commented Mindi Cherry, Event Manager.  "There will be some stops that are familiar, some new places to see and of course lots of prizes.  It's a great way to start the weekend!"

Registration packages start as low as $72 per person and include a poker hand, hotel room for the evening of Thursday, April 25 at the Luxor Hotel, a Vegas Poker Run party at Stoney's Rockin' Country, a ride shirt and lots of extras.  Stops along the way from California include the Pioneer Saloon in Goodsprings, where Clark Gable waited for news of Carole Lombard, a Hollywood legend; the Mad Greek in Baker, California, home of the world's largest thermometer while Arizona travelers will visit Luchia's in Wikieup and the Mother Road Harley-Davidson in Kingman.  Both groups will end up at the Las Vegas sign, for a complimentary photo.

The Vegas Poker Run is powered by the producers of Las Vegas BikeFest®, the fall rally being held at Cashman Center, October 3-6, 2013.  Event details and registration for the Vegas Poker Run are available on the event's website, www.VegasPokerRun.com

For more information, contact 1-866-BIKEFEST (1-866-245-3337, ext. 237).