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Blackjack players who are bored with playing blackjack on their mobile phones and at online casinos, but cannot afford a trip to the glittering casinos of Las Vegas, can now take part in a casino night, which promises to bring Las Vegas closer to them.
The Bakersfield Association of Realtors will organize the second edition of its Casino Night in August, between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. The purpose of this event is to raise funds for a local food bank. The event will include a buffet, live music, and plenty of chance-based games, including blackjack.
Referring to the event as “high energy atmosphere,” Claudia Bugarin, service manager for the Bakersfield Association of Realtors, said that all the guests will be having a great deal of fun, playing games of chance and listening to live music.
The Bakersfield Association of Realtors has been raising funds for the local food bank in collaboration with Golden Empire Gleaners for the past 20 years. The official website of the Golden Empire Gleaners says that it feeds around 18,000 people every month using contributions from grocery stores, growers, and food processors.
The admission ticket costs $25 and can be purchased at the office of the Bakersfield Association of Realtors.
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