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  • A sparkling, diamond-encrusted crown logo for "The Crowne Classic," a gaming tournament hosted by Nelly. The event takes place from August 14-16, 2026, with a $50,000 buy-in, all set against a vibrant nighttime view of the Las Vegas Strip.


THE CROWNE CLASSIC

An exclusive event at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas

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YOUR CHANCE TO WIN $1,000,000

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50 Elite Players • 5 Casino Games • $1 Million Grand Prize

 August 14-16, 2026 | $50,000 Buy-In


Welcome to the pinnacle of competitive gaming. On August 14–16, 2026, the legendary gaming floors of The Venetian Resort Las Vegas will host The Crowne Classic—the most exclusive, high-stakes tournament in the world.

Prove your dominance across five legendary casino games to claim the title of Crowne Classic Champion.


All participants must have a Venetian Rewards account number.

If not, please sign up here before submitting form. 


How To Enter

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1. Submit Your Request


Submit your entry using the "Enter as Player" link above, or have your corporate sponsor register on your behalf.

2. Application Review


All participant and sponsor submissions are subject to review. Final approval decisions are typically communicated within 5–10 business days.

3. Confirm Participation


Approved participants will receive wire instructions to finalize the $50,000 buy-in and secure their position in The Crowne Classic.


HOW IT WORKS

Overall Championship Scoring

Play all five Casino Games, capture top ranks, and see your cumulative scores combined on the final Leaderboard.

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1. Play All 5 Games

Must participate in all game types.

2. Earn Points by Rank

At the conclusion of each game, participants are ranked 1 to 50. Points are awarded based on rank: 1st Place scores 50 points, decreasing by 1 point per rank, down to 1 point for 50th Place.

3. Combined Points Wins

After all five games have concluded, leaderboard points are totaled to determine the overall champion.

THE FIVE GAMES

The Tournament Arena

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Two sleek, golden poker chips.

Baccarat


$25,000 Starting Tournament Chips

A winning blackjack hand, featuring a golden Ace and King of diamonds playing cards.

Blackjack


$25,000 Starting Tournament Chips

A pair of metallic gold dice, as if just thrown in a game of craps.

Craps


$25,000 Starting Tournament Chips

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Roulette


$25,000 Starting Tournament Chips

A classic, ornate golden slot machine displaying a jackpot with three red sevens lined up in a row.

Slots


$5,000 Starting Slot Credit

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Official Itinerary

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Friday, August 14  



Tournament Registration
Closes at 3:00 p.m.

Tournament Play

Saturday, August 15  



Tournament Play

Awards Ceremony
Leaderboard totals announced

THE CHAMPION'S REWARD

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$1,000,000 CASH GRAND PRIZE *

*Prize pool is based on number of participants. Please see Official Rules.



Elevate your brand’s visibility. If your organization is interested in supporting this event as an official partner, please use the link below to submit your corporate registration.


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GUARANTEE DEADLINE: Full buy-in funds must clear by Friday, August 7, 2026 (the Friday before the event starts) to guarantee your seat in the exclusive 50-player bracket. Unpaid seat reservations are subject to release. Late registrations or scheduling conflicts cannot be accommodated.

Offer is valid August 14-16, 2026, and is intended for addressee only, non-transferable, and subject to availability and historical level of play. This offer may not be used toward a stay within a five-night period of an existing stay or booked reservation for another offer. Reservations created on any combination of offers within five nights between stay dates may be subject to cancellation or rate modification at The Venetian Resort's discretion. The Venetian Resort will only honor offers made to the intended recipient and will not honor offers that have been sent or received in error.

The prize pool is based on fifty (50) participants. Event is subject to official rules. Complete rules will be available at event registration. Buy-in due Friday, August 7, 2026. Management reserves all rights.

Questions? Contact us at crowneclassic@venetianlasvegas.com

Venetian Rewards Desk

Location

The Venetian (Location 123)
The Palazzo (Location 164)
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