Silverton's $888 and $8,888 awards on 8/8/08
The number 8 is considered lucky to many in the Chinese culture because the Chinese word for "eight" is close to "wealth."
In China, the number 8 in phone numbers and license plates is hard to come by and is even sold at a premium.
The Summer Olympics takes place in Beijing this year, with opening ceremonies beginning 8/8/08 at 8:08:08 p.m.
So it comes as no surprise that this Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, will be a popular one with Asian tourists, possibly even more than last year's lucky 7/7/07.
We've already listed some 8/8/08 offers last week, but stay tuned for more.
Our 8/8/08 offer today begins with Silverton, that lodgy casino with the big Bass Pro Shop off the I-15 that is our preferred local destination when we feel like some gambling off the Strip.
On Friday, play slots between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for a chance to win $888 every hour.
Plus, you'll earn tickets for drawings from a prize pool of $8,888 to be awarded at 8:08 p.m.
Play video poker or slots with your Discovery Club card inserted, and you'll earn 1 ticket for every 80 points. Visit the player's club to pick up your accumulated tickets, then place them in the clear plastic drum.
You don't have to fill out your name or player's number on each, but keep half the ticket so you'll know your ticket number if your name is called.
