SugarHouse Casino Hosts Free “Draft House” Party

Redfoo, 97.5 The Fanatic, football celebrities, contests and more at Philly’s Casino

SugarHouse Casino hosts free "Draft House" party April 27—29. (Graphic: Business Wire)

SugarHouse Casino hosts free "Draft House" party April 27—29. (Graphic: Business Wire)

PHILADELPHIA--()--SugarHouse is being transformed into a football “Draft House” when the NFL lands in Philadelphia. In partnership with 97.5 The Fanatic, the free draft headquarters April 27—29 will offer continuous draft coverage at Philly’s casino.

Featuring big-screen televisions, The Refinery restaurant, bar and patio will be turned into a one-of-a-kind sports bar. The Fanatic will broadcast live from SugarHouse each night of the draft, capturing instant reactions when Philadelphia’s hometown team makes its first pick.

The Draft House launches on Thursday, April 27, offering fans three days of celebrity meet-and-greets, including Pro Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor at the kickoff party. The weekend will also feature live deejays, football trivia and a showcase of professional and collegiate sports memorabilia powered by Sports Vault.

Fans will enjoy their favorite tailgate games, contests, live entertainment, bar and drink specials, including $2 Miller Lite draft beers, and more. Gaming promotions include a sports memorabilia sweepstakes for blackjack and roulette players.

“The SugarHouse Draft House is the ultimate fan experience,” said Wendy Hamilton, general manager of SugarHouse Casino. “It will be a three-day football party, with plenty of entertainment and activities for guests to enjoy!”

The Draft House will feature two ticketed events, both free, on April 28 in The Event Center. A roundtable featuring NFL Super Bowl-winning players Joe Theismann, Phil Simms and Jay Novacek will be joined by former Philadelphia Eagles running back Keith Byars. Television personality Beasley Reece will moderate the Eastern division rivalry conversation.

Later that night, Grammy®-nominated singer Redfoo and The Party Rock Crew will take the draft hype to a new level with a free concert; doors open at 10 p.m. Known to the world as half of the electronic pop-rock duo LMFAO, Redfoo burst onto the music scene with the chart-topping hits “Party Rock Anthem” and “Sexy and I Know It.”

Tickets for Redfoo and the roundtable can be reserved at www.phillydrafthouse.com beginning Tuesday, April 25, at 10 a.m.

For football fans who want to check out the action on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, SugarHouse is providing a free shuttle to The Fanatic’s Draft Village at the Parkway. The shuttle runs April 27 (4 p.m.—midnight) and April 28—29 (noon—midnight), leaving every hour, on the hour. Parking is always free at SugarHouse Casino.

To kick off draft week at SugarHouse, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins The Fanatic’s Harry Mayes on Tuesday, April 25, at The Refinery. Schefter and Mayes will host a Q&A session 5—7 p.m., followed by a special autograph and photo opportunity for fans.

 

SugarHouse Casino Draft House Schedule, April 27—29

     

Thursday, April 27:

 

6 a.m.:

Sports Memorabilia Sweepstakes begins
Noon: Draft House opens
4 p.m.:

Sports Memorabilia Showcase
Shuttle to Parkway begins

5 p.m.:

Lawrence Taylor special appearance
Live D.J.

8 p.m.: Draft House Watch Party
9 p.m.:

97.5 The Fanatic live broadcast with Natalie Egenolf
Meet & Greet with Jeremiah Trotter and Seth Joyner

2 a.m.: Draft House closes
 

Friday, April 28:

 
Noon:

Draft House opens
Sports Memorabilia Showcase
Shuttle to Parkway begins

4 p.m.: Live D.J.
5 p.m.:

Eastern Division Rivals Roundtable featuring:
Joe Theismann
Phil Simms
Jay Novacek
Keith Byars
Beasley Reece

7 p.m.: Draft House Watch Party
8 p.m.: 97.5 The Fanatic live broadcast with Natalie Egenolf
9:30 p.m.: Sports Memorabilia Sweepstakes drawing
10 p.m.: Redfoo and The Party Rock Crew concert
2 a.m.: Draft House closes
 

Saturday, April 29:

 
10 a.m.:

Draft House opens
Kegs & Eggs with Natalie Egenolf
Sports Memorabilia Showcase

Noon: Draft House Watch Party
Shuttle to Parkway begins
9 p.m.: Draft House After-Party, performance by Aerosmith tribute band “Draw the Line”
2 a.m.: Draft House closes
 

Guests must be 21 years of age or older for admittance into the SugarHouse Draft House. For more information on the special events and offerings during Draft House weekend, please visit www.phillydrafthouse.com.

ABOUT SUGARHOUSE CASINO

SugarHouse, which opened in September 2010 as Philly’s casino, features 1,891 slots, 103 table games, a 28-table poker room, fun and unique dining options, riverfront views, and free on-site parking. The casino employs approximately 1,600 people, and for six consecutive years has been voted a “Best Place to Work” by the Philadelphia Business Journal and a “Top Workplace” by Philly.com. For more information, visit www.sugarhousecasino.com.

Contacts

For SugarHouse Casino
Jeff Shurilla, 267-932-8760, x304
jeff@hornercom.com

Contacts

For SugarHouse Casino
Jeff Shurilla, 267-932-8760, x304
jeff@hornercom.com