Bunco or Bust Oct 2nd at CasaBlanca Resort

Bunco or Bust set Oct. 2 at CasaBlanca Resort

MESQUITE, Nev. – Hundreds of women – and some men -- from several states gather once a year to raise funds for Breast Cancer Research while also having a very enjoyable time playing Bunco at the CasaBlanca Resort.
And Bunco or Bust which is now in its third year is expected to draw a capacity field Saturday, Oct. 2 in the Grand Ballroom of the CasaBlanca.
Bunco has reached incredible popularity over the past three years.
“Basically, this is a social gathering which gives participants the opportunity to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation while also playing Bunco and bid on silent auction items.
“A portion of the costs for the hotel accommodations is also donated to the charity each year. This event is so popular that we fill the grand ballroom!”
Last year’s Bunco or Bust event drew more than 200 participants while raising more than $8,000 for Breast Cancer Research.
The interest for Bunco or Bust is so enthusiastic that some teams come dressed in pink apparel from head to toe sporting tiaras and pink feather boas.
“Some teams have names like “Save the Ta-Ta’s” or “Shake Your Dice,” added Evans, who is general sales manager for Black Gaming. “There is no end to the support for this event.”
A cash bar will be available in the Grand Ballroom during the event offering various libations including the most popular Bunco Juice.
Black Gaming officials are encouraging participants to enter early considering the turnouts for previous events.
As is the case with each of the Bunco events, the list of participating sponsors is long.
Among those helping with the event this year is Michael E. Minden Jewelers in Las Vegas; the Richard Petty Driving Experience at Las Vegas Motor Speedway; Cookie Lee Jewelry in St. George, Utah;
Further information can be found at www.casablancaresort.com and click special events to find the Bunco page; or by calling 888-711-4653, ext. 14.
The dice will begin to roll at 6 p.m.

CAPTION: The Bunco or Bust benefit raised more than $8,000 for Breast Cancer Research last year at the CasaBlanca. This year’s event is scheduled Saturday, Oct. 2 in the Grand Ballroom of the CasaBlanca Resort.

Contacts: Mike Henle, 702-279-3483; Michelle Yegge Evans, 702-994-7619.