Hot summer action
Summer is heating up, just like the games in Playground’s EGD section! Although the air conditioning kept the players cool, the machines were on fire this weekend with big payouts and huge Jackpots. Playground’s latest EGD promotion started on Friday and awarded thousands in cash prizes and free-play vouchers throughout the weekend. As an introduction to the new Player Rewards program, players were able to redeem their accumulated points for raffle tickets and a chance to win prizes up to $500 in cash. This promotion held drawings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, giving out 318 prizes in the process. In case you missed out, this promotion is ongoing and will run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout the month of June, with drawings held at 4:00pm and 10:00pm. There is a huge amount of value to be had so take advantage before the end of …
A promo that will make heads turn
The Toronto Raptors are the NBA champions! The Toronto Raptors made history on Thursday night by bringing the NBA championship north of the 49th parallel for the first time! By dethroning a dynastic Golden State Warriors team to win the NBA finals in six games, the Raptors showed their determination and talent in unprecedented fashion. The Raptors trailed in each series on their way to the finals but overcame deficits against the Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers and the Milwaukee Bucks. The Raptors then won three road games against the Warriors en route to the series victory. Both feats – …
A brand New Room
One expansion leads to another! Playground has added a room to the Electronic Gaming section. It is located at the far left of the EGD floor, just passed the cashier, and provides the private ambiance that many players look for when engaging in gaming activities. The room is filled with some of the most sought-after games in the world, including China Shores Boosted Wins and Spins. This is one of many additions to our mix. The one copy that we have and worked so hard to acquire is now available for your entertainment. The Panda awaits! As part of the …
Live at the Grand Prix on Crescent!
Playground on Crescent Playground is at the Crescent Street Grand Prix Festival! During the Grand Prix weekend, the whole street is closed down to host a three-day-long party and a number of companies have booths on the street to animate the crowd and reach out to the festival goers. It is an immense pleasure to be at the heart of the most jet set festival in Montreal! In our booth, we have a very busy poker table where passersby can indulge in some face-paced sit n’ go action with fun prizes on the line: merch, La Ronde and movie …
Sunday at The Rail… Go sports!
Game 2 at The Rail Playground wishes to extend an invitation to all basketball fans. The Rail, serving delicious food in the whole Playground complex and delivering to hungry people in the area, is the perfect place to come together at the bar and stand behind the Toronto Raptors, our Canadian NBA team! Game 1 was an unbelievable show. The Raptors, first Canadian team to ever make the NBA finals, took a 10-point lead in the first half and held on tight in the second, winning by 9. We cannot wait to watch Game 2 on the big screen …
Lychees and dragons and spins, oh my!
Even though Montreal Cocktail Week is almost over, you can cash in on some great cocktail and game pairings whenever you want in our EGD section! This week’s pairing features a delectably sweet blend of Asian flavours and Western mixology combined with an exciting three-reel game: the lychee martini and Dragon Wheel. Playground’s lychee martini offers a new take on a traditional drink by bringing together vodka, cranberry juice and lychee liqueur. Blended together, this drink’s ingredients offer a balance between the sweetness of the lychee liqueur and the tart punch of the cranberry juice before the vodka, a wedge …
Jackpot Special Edition
With MILLIONS North America in town, we are witnessing a huge spike in Jackpots. So far this week, two poker Jackpots and countless EGD Jackpots were hit, sending legions of players back home with unalterable smiles. Last year during MILLIONS, 6 poker Jackpots were hit… in 6 days! Of course there is no way to know when the next one will burst, but being here sure increases your odds! A $13,604.31 EGD Jackpot! Since the beginning of the week, the biggest EGD Jackpot was hit by a gentleman called Roch. He was playing 5 Treasures, a title featuring …
Flaming Hot in Cuba
The Rum and Coke drink was created in Cuba in the early 20th century, when Coca-Cola started exporting their sugary soft drink to the country. The drink’s traditional name, Cuba Libre (Free Cuba), is a reminder of the strong American presence in Cuba in those years. It wasn’t long before the Cuba Libre made its way north to the United States, and from there everywhere in the world. The drink, simply made with rum, cola, ice, and served with a lime wedge, reminds of hot Cuba and the warm summer nights by the beach. The icy Rum and Coke may …
A new EGD Jackpot record!
A new record! Last weekend at Playground, at the heart of the May Power Weekend, a new Jackpot record was set in our Electronic Gaming space. Guylaine Gregory was casually spinning one of our Quick Hit games, arguably the most popular title on the floor, when an avalanche of Quick Hit symbols surged to her screen. She had just won $37,532.50! The record of the biggest EGD Jackpot won at Playground was previously owned by Franco S. and Eternal Lotus, another great title. On February 2, Franco pocketed $28,791.93, a 3-month-long record holder. Last Saturday, however, Guylaine and her …
Cool drinks and hot games – a winning combination
Named after a beach near Santiago de Cuba, the daiquiri family of cocktails traces their origins to the turn of the twentieth century. Since their creation, they have only gained popularity with each passing year and now have a global status as cool, refreshing drinks that are ideal in the hot summer months. Playground’s drink menu features the strawberry daiquiri, available with or without rum, and it should be your drink of choice when things start heating up. Much like the daiquiri, the pin-up model has iconic status in twentieth century culture; they are attention grabbing, easily recognized and have …