Hoops Central Tips Off at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino with Second Annual Celebrity Bracket Challenge

LAS VEGAS – March 12, 2018 – HOOPS CENTRAL, Las Vegas’ most popular and free college hoops viewing party, tips off at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino with the second annual Celebrity Bracket Challenge. Celebrities from the worlds of sports, music and entertainment, including ex-NBA star Darrell Griffith, NASCAR Nextel Cup Series champion Kurt Busch, Boyz II Men, comedian George Wallace and defending champion Pia Zadora, have submitted their brackets, with the chance to win $5,000 for a charity of their choice.

Participating celebrities include:

Darrell “Dr. Dunkenstein” Griffith – Former NBA star and NCAA College Basketball legend (Playing on behalf of West End School)

Thurl Bailey – Former NBA star and NCAA College Basketball legend (Playing on behalf of Jimmy V. Foundation for Cancer Research)

Adrian Dantley – Former NBA All-Star (Playing on behalf of DeMatha High School)

Shane Victorino – Former MLB star and World Series champion (Playing on behalf of the Shane Victorino Foundation)

Kurt Busch – NASCAR Nextel Cup Series champion (Playing on behalf of Camp Southern Ground)

Nate Morris – Boyz II Men (Playing on behalf of the Prostate Cancer Foundation)

Wanya Morris – Boyz II Men (Playing on behalf of the Boyz II Men House)

Shawn Stockman – Boyz II Men (Playing on behalf of Micah’s Voice)

Valentin Chmerkovskiy – Dancing with the Stars professional (Playing on behalf of Pencils of Promise)

Maksim Chmerkovskiy – Dancing with the Stars professional (Playing on behalf of Alfalit)

Tony Dovolani – Dancing with the Stars professional and Chippendales celebrity guest host (Playing on behalf of Micah’s Voice)

George Wallace – Renowned comedian (Playing on behalf of Smile Train)

Louie Anderson – Emmy Award-winning comedian and actor (Playing on behalf of Catholic Charities)

Clint Holmes – Grammy Award-nominated musician and co-star of SOUNDTRACK: Your Songs. Our Stories. The Show. at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (Playing on behalf of The Arthritis Foundation)

Earl Turner – Legendary Las Vegas entertainer and co-star of SOUNDTRACK: Your Songs. Our Stories. The Show. at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (Playing on Behalf of The Ronald McDonald House)

Dirk Arthur – Celebrated magician and star of Dirk Arthur Wild Magic at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (Playing on behalf of the NSPCA)

Jennifer Romas – Creator, Choreographer and Star of SEXXY at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (Playing on behalf of Shade Tree)

Terry Fator – The Mirage headliner (Playing on behalf of the Terry Fator Foundation)

Rick Harrison – HISTORY’s Pawn Stars (Playing on behalf of Epilepsy Foundation)

Corey Harrison – HISTORY’s Pawn Stars (Playing on behalf of Innocence Project)

Chumlee – HISTORY’s Pawn Stars (Playing on behalf of Children’s Heart Foundation)

Pia Zadora – Golden Globe-winning actress and singer (Playing on behalf of Project Focus)

Matt Goss – Singer, songwriter and The Mirage headliner (Playing on behalf of Keep Memory Alive / Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health)

Joey Fatone – Musician and television personality (Playing on behalf of Autism Speaks)

Scheana Shay – “Vanderpump Rules” reality star (Playing on behalf of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital)

Chet Buchanan – Host of The Chet Buchanan Show on 98.5 KLUC (Playing on behalf of HELP of Southern Nevada)

For additional information on all HOOPS CENTRAL specials at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, please visit www.WestgateLasVegas.com. All guests inside the Race & Sports SuperBook and casino areas must be 21 years or older. Follow the SuperBook® on Twitter @LVSuperBook for the latest news surrounding the world’s largest Race & Sports SuperBook®. Find the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

ABOUT WESTGATE LAS VEGAS RESORT & CASINO

Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, a legendary world-class destination, offers a unique blend of amenities and excitement with all your favorite table games, hottest slots on the market, incredible restaurants, endless entertainment, more than 225,000 square feet of meeting space and the world's largest Race & Sports SuperBook®, which is home to Nevada’s largest wagering system and more than 4,488 square feet of state-of-the-art HD video screens, in a comfortable, smoke-free environment. Westgate Las Vegas provides a range of culinary adventures with eight restaurants, including Benihana, the award-winning Edge Steakhouse and Fresco Italiano.

The property features entertainment options in the International Theater and the Westgate Cabaret and has recently undergone a more than $150 million renovation, that has encompassed every square inch of the property, including the addition of 300 timeshare villas, the all-new International Bar, a fully renovated pool deck, 1,200 remodeled Signature Rooms and the luxurious Serenity Spa, which was recently awarded the 2017 Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Award. For more information or to book accommodations, call toll free at (800) 732-7117 or log on to WestgateLasVegas.com.