Greenbrier resort in West Virginia expects celebrity-heavy casino opening event
By APTuesday, June 22, 2010
WVa resort expects celebrity-heavy casino opening
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The Greenbrier Resort is expecting the opening of its new casino to draw celebrities from the entertainment and sports industries.
Greenbrier owner Jim Justice said in a statement that NBA star Shaquille O’Neal and golf stars Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and Lee Trevino have confirmed they will attend the July 2 grand opening of the Casino Club. Other celebrities who Justice said were expected at the event include Charleston native Jennifer Garner and husband Ben Affleck, along with Jessica Simpson, Brooke Shields and Jane Seymour.
The opening of the 102,000-square-foot underground casino also will feature a black-tie dinner and a concert by Lionel Ritchie.
Filed under: Lifestyle
Tags: Arts And Entertainment, Ben Affleck, Celebrity, Gambling, Jennifer Garner, Jessica Simpson, North America, Recreation And Leisure, United States, Virginia, West Virginia, White Sulphur Springs
Tags: Arts And Entertainment, Ben Affleck, Celebrity, Gambling, Jennifer Garner, Jessica Simpson, North America, Recreation And Leisure, United States, Virginia, West Virginia, White Sulphur Springs
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