Michael Jackson Slots Tournament at Golden Casino

by Mira Patel, News Staff Writer

July 9, 2009

Golden Casino continues showing the online gambling industry why it is one of the top internet destinations for online slots tournaments. Amidst their current Summer Tournament Series, which will be giving away over $240,000 in guaranteed jackpots during the month of July alone, Golden Casino has added another slots tournament in tribute of the late Michael Jackson. Called "Remembering A Legend", the tournament has been tentatively scheduled to take place some time in August, culminating on the date of Jackson's birthday - August 29th.

While this might sound like a nice tribute to the King of Pop, whose status has now transcended that of the living legend, the question remains whether this is really a tribute or just another promotion gimmick. Golden Casino is the U.S. facing sister site of the famous Golden Palace Casino, whose marketing tactics and promotions over the years have been nothing short of outrageous. Remember the online casino that bought the infamous Virgin Mary grilled cheese sandwich? That was Golden Palace. Does the Pope Mobile sound familiar? You can thank Golden Palace for that one too.

Golden Palace has accumulated so much stuff over the years, they now have their own museum of oddities that will be sure to leave a legacy of its own, albeit in the vein of National Enquirer news magazine. Therefore, it's understandable to question the motives of Golden Casino, who simply can't entirely separate themselves from the antics of the Golden Palace line. But, to capitalize on the death of Michael Jackson? Sure, I wouldn't throw it past some people - who are no doubt capitalizing this very moment. Hosting an online slots tournament, which in itself is a lucrative thing already, might be pushing the line.

The only way Golden Casino can truly make this into a "tribute" or even, a memorial, is by donating proceeds of the tournament to a worthy cause supported by Michael Jackson himself. Of course, to entice players, a guaranteed jackpot will be offered, which will apparently be worth $15,000 total, with $5,100 going to the first place finisher and the top 200 players receiving a share of the jackpot. Fittingly enough, the "Reel Deal" slot machine will be the vehicle for the tournament. Other details will be coming out soon.

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