Ellis Island Casino sponsors inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix

The Ellis Island Casino and Brewery, a beloved and iconic establishment in Las Vegas, has become one of the major sponsors for the inaugural F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.

This grand-scale racing event is scheduled to make its debut on the city’s entertainment calendar in November 2023. The casino’s participation would play a significant role in the event as it leans on its 50-year experience of running one of the most frequented gambling and entertainment centers in the city. Directors indicate that “the Ellis Island partnership brings a unique, local flavor that matches well with the club’s vision of delivering a uniquely Las Vegas-style Grand Prix”.

They stressed that the aim is not just to organize a globally significant racing event, but to ensure a quintessential Vegas experience for all attendees and participants. The alliance with Ellis Island is expected to draw in locals and tourists alike, who would enjoy the combination of high-circuit racing action and the casino’s distinctive hospitality experience.

The casino will leverage the event’s appeal by offering exclusive packages that include race tickets, accommodations, and unique dining experiences.Garnering its reputation as “Vegas’ best-kept secret”, Ellis Island is poised to utilize its association with the Las Vegas Grand Prix to further build its brand equity and attract a new breed of patrons. Later updates are expected from both Ellis Island and Grand Prix organizers about more detailed plans and expectations for the inaugural race, which is predicted to be a unique spectacle on the Las Vegas strip, offering a thrilling racing experience paired with Vegas’s classic casino scene.

The event will join other high-profile city-based racing events like the Long Beach Grand Prix and the Music City Grand Prix, which have partnered with casino sponsorship earlier on.

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