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October 22, 2009 - PORT CANAVERAL, FL – As SunCruz Casinos’ premier ship cruises home to its Port Canaveral location, casino-lovers can rejoice at the return to regularly scheduled cruising at 11AM tomorrow, October 22, 2009. The Surfside Princess began its journey from the shipyard in Jacksonville at 11AM today and will arrive in Port Canaveral at 5AM tomorrow morning, where SunCruz officials will work around the clock to be sure all is prepared for the 11AM sailing.
The Surfside Princess went into dry-dock for upgrade improvements on September 28th and anticipation for its return has been the buzz in Port Canaveral. Improvements include dining facilities enhancements, enlarged entertainment stage and cosmetic improvements throughout the ship. SunCruz Casinos passengers will see big rewards as 1 million Free Play points are rewarded tomorrow during the first day back and 1 million points each day thereafter for the next five days – totaling in 5 million free play points passengers can win!
SunCruz Casinos is making the Surfside Princess’ return an interactive experience for passengers, with a real-time map tracking the ship’s return throughout today and tonight on their newly redesigned website. SunCruz continues to be the only online gaming opportunity in Florida and South Carolina where passengers can play free and win points to use on-board the ships. While Port Canaveral’s ship was getting improvements SunCruz introduced the new gaming opportunity, “CHALLENGE PLAY” allowing player’s club members to play online and win cashback points to use on the ship.
“The return of the Surfside Princess is an exciting event for everyone at SunCruz and of course for all of our loyal passengers,” says Trevor Taylor, Chief Operating Officer of SunCruz Casinos. “The United States Coast Guard has renewed all certifications allowing the Surfside Princess to resume its normal sailing schedule. It’s something we know our guests are eagerly awaiting!”
Port Canaveral will celebrate their 3 millionth passenger with a huge party in November and SunCruz Casinos Fleet is looking forward to their 12 millionth passenger to board next month as well!
About Nevada Gold
Houston-based Nevada Gold (NYSE Alternext US:UWN) is an owner/operator and developer of gaming facilities and lodging entertainment facilities in Colorado, Washington State, and Florida. The Colorado Grande Casino in Cripple Creek, Colorado, the Crazy Moose Casino in Pasco, Washington, the Coyote Bob's Roadhouse Casino in Kennewick, Washington and the Crazy Moose Casino in Mountlake Terrace, Washington are wholly owned and operated by Nevada Gold. The company also manages SunCruz Casinos.
About SunCruz Casinos:
SunCruz Casinos was founded in 1994 and was purchased in 2004 by Oceans Casino Cruises—a South Florida-based company dedicated to providing a fun and exciting casino cruise experience. Boasting all American flagged vessels, SunCruz is proud to be the largest non-land-based gaming operation in the United States.
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