At the strike of midnight, all eyes were turned to the Rotary Club officers who were drawing the lucky entries from the tambiolo. This year’s grand prize winner who gets to choose between a brand new Toyota car or $10,000 is Gilbert Aldan, holder of ticket number 6610.
Ticket number 0768 holder Naomi Boyer won $3,000 for the first prize. Rose Mesina, holder of ticket number 0498 went home $2,000 richer for winning the second prize. Third prize winner was ticket number 6592 holder, Rick of CTSI. Holders of ticket numbers 4930 and 0367 won $500 each for fourth and fifth prizes.
Ticket number 2651 holder Nolia Muellersman won a round trip ticket to Japan while ticket number 3967 holder Jenny Tan won a round trip ticket to Manila.
Numerous guests also went home with attractive door prizes from the event sponsors including hotel and restaurant accommodations, pool passes, spa and massage certificates, gift certificates and lots of other items.
Guests had a chance to try their luck at the different games of chance like Kina (in lieu of Bingo), Black Jack, Roulette, Craps and Texas Hold ‘Em Poker.
Rotary Club president Ken Forrester said the turn-out is good, but they have yet to determine how much of the tickets were sold.
“We may or may not surpass last year’s Las Vegas proceeds but we are hoping to come close to it,” Forrester said.
He said 7,000 tickets were printed out for this year’s biggest fundraiser.
“Games at the tables went well, and everything went on smoothly save for a few minutes of power outage, but it did not dampen the spirits of the players,” Forrester said.
Club treasurer Ely Stoilova said that the proceeds of the Las Vegas Night will go to fund the Rotary Club projects, particularly the Kagman Community Children’s Park.
“We are happy with the turnout of the attendance and ticket sales. A huge number of tickets were sold in advance, and this could help the Rotary Club so much,” Stoilova said.
