A legend gets his own signature whiskey
Larry and his whiskey Our Director of Charitable Initiatives, Larry Robinson, was on site this week to autograph bottles of his limited-edition whisky. Created through a partnership between the Alumni Association and J.P. Wiser, this premium, collectible Canadian whisky was created with Larry’s playing style and numerous notable achievements in mind. Big and smooth, true to the Big Bird’s legacy as a dominant defenceman for the Montreal Canadiens, and aged in six barrels, one for each of the Stanley Cup rings Larry won with le tricolore, this whisky is something to behold. Unlike the first release, all future lineups will be made available nationally – so that you can collect the Series! Proceeds received by the Alumni are invested back into local hockey initiatives across the country while supporting the retired player community. The Bad Beat Jackpot race There will be important changes to …
Playground Rewards have arrived!
Playground Rewards Playground is proud to announce a comprehensive, property-wide rewards program that will allow all players the freedom and flexibility to choose their own perks- Playground Rewards! Through Playground Rewards, players will accumulate two kinds of points based on their play: Status Points and Reward Points. Status Points will determine a player’s benefit level and unlock a selection of valuable bonuses, exclusive promotions and special offers. Rewards Points are the currency of Playground Rewards; players can spend them however they like on things like cash back, free play, merchandise and more! In order to make sure that all …
Jackpots everywhere
Cashing big! Earlier this week, two poker players passed by to pick up their Primary Bad Beat Jackpot winnings. We remember that on June 10, in a rare turn of events, Mario Laurin lost a hand to Martin Archambault, holding quad queens! As the showdown revealed, the very last community card that was tabled by the dealer completed 4 of a kind for Mario and a royal flush for Martin, the highest possible hand in poker! Both players, after a few days that must have been spent making spending and saving plans, came by the club to claim their …
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 …
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 …