8th Annual Casino Night has Record-Breaking Year, Raises Over $272k for Local Student Scholarships
Overwhelming Community Support Led to the Biggest Year Ever
The Wort Hotel and JH Rotary Lunch Club Foundation celebrated in sequins and western wear at The Cowboy Bar on Saturday, November 4, at the annual Casino Night.
Rotarian Jim Waldrop and President of Silver Dollar Inc. welcomed guests to Casino Night. Waldrop spoke of the gratitude for our valley's generosity towards scholarship programs like Rotary's and how support from programs like this encourages students to dream big and achieve their goals.
Bill Baxter, the owner of Silver Dollar Inc., Mr. Waldrop, and everyone at The Wort Hotel and The Cowboy Bar continues making Casino Night a can-not-miss event in Jackson's social calendar. In the last eight years, their efforts have raised over a million dollars for student scholarships that benefit a diverse array of students who have shown merit through academics, work ethic, drive, and future goals.
This year, guests were entertained at the legendary Cowboy Bar by Tasha and the Goodfellows and feasted on prime rib dinner with all the trimmings. Blackjack, roulette, craps and poker tables were full of folks gambling with fun money, laughing and enjoying the celebrated event.
Casino Night would not be possible without our generous sponsors who step up to support local students, and we are humbled by their continued kindness and enthusiasm for our students. After all the chips were counted, Casino Night raised $272,401 for student scholarships.
"We are beyond grateful for a community that, every year, knows the value of supporting our hardworking students through scholarship opportunities," says Silver Dollar Inc. President and Rotarian Jim Waldrop. "Everyone at Rotary, including the Casino Night Committee, The Wort Hotel, and The Cowboy Bar worked diligently to make this event happen, and we thank everyone who supported us and our local students to reach their potential and fulfill their dreams."