South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas will host the South Point blackjack tournament on October 12th as part of the festivities leading up to the South Point 400 NASCAR weekend. Officially titled the Brendan Gaughan Celebrity Blackjack Tournament, the event will feature teams of three competing at the blackjack tables alongside notable NASCAR drivers and personalities.
The celebrity lineup is expected to include former NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick, Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace, Chris Buescher, Daniel Hemric and others. Participants will start the evening with a cocktail reception and hors d’oeuvres before the competition begins. NASCAR driver and South Point executive Brendan Gaughan will also take part in the action and will deal the cards in the final round.
The entry fee for a team is set at $1,200, and each player will receive $5,000 in tournament chips at the start. The top team will win $5,000, while second place will earn $3,000 and third place will receive $2,000. Teams finishing lower in the standings will be awarded prizes such as dinner and show tickets at the resort. Proceeds from the South Point blackjack tournament will benefit the Las Vegas chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children in need.
The annual event is designed as a fun and competitive kickoff to the racing weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. By combining celebrity guests, blackjack competition and charitable giving, the tournament has become a highlight of South Point’s NASCAR celebrations and a unique crossover between the worlds of motorsports and casino gaming. With a mix of star power, prize money and charitable impact, the 2025 South Point blackjack tournament is expected to draw strong participation and attention from both racing fans and casino players.
