Slot tournaments are not a new concept, especially in Las Vegas, but an upcoming tournament stands out from the crowd: it lasts an entire year and guarantees $250,000 in prizes.
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has revealed details of a $250,000 Slot Tournament that runs throughout 2027, with qualification starting in November. The $250,000 prize pool consists of Free Slot Play and cash prizes worth up to $100,000.
How To Qualify For the Virgin Hotel Las Vegas $250K Slot Tournament
The $250,000 Slot Tournament is only open to Cherry Rewards members, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas’ rewards program. Becoming a member is a simple process that involves visiting the Cherry Rewards website, filling out an online form, and uploading a valid government-issued identification.
Players can also join by visiting the casino cage.
Once players have become Cherry Rewards members, they need to complete one of the following five targets to be eligible for the next available monthly tournament.
- Hit a slot jackpot of $2,000 or more
- Earn 1,000 base reward points in a single gaming day
- Earn 2,000 base reward points within a calendar week
- Earn 5,000 base reward points within a calendar month
- Achieve VIP or All-Access tier status in the Cherry Rewards program
Slot Tournaments Explained
Points are awarded at a rate of 1 Rewards Point per $1 wagered on slots, and 1 Rewards Point for every $3 wagered on Video Poker machines. Members also earn 3 Rewards Points per $1 spent within the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas resort, with a varying number of points awarded when they play table games. The points awarded are based on the game played, the average bet, and time played.
The monthly tournaments begin on January 1, 2027. Qualification for the January tournament runs throughout November 2026. Those who qualify each month will be eligible to play in the tournament two months later. For example, qualifying in January 2027 would see them compete in March’s tournament.
| Qualifying Period | Tournament |
|---|---|
| November 1-30 | January 2027 |
| December 1-31 | February 2027 |
| January 1-31 | March 2027 |
| February 1-28 | April 2027 |
| March 1-31 | May 2027 |
| April 1-30 | June 2027 |
| May 1-31 | July 2027 |
| June 1-30 | August 2027 |
| July 1-31 | September 2027 |
| August 1-31 | October 2027 |
Each month features two tournament weekends where $1,250 in Free Slot Play prizes are awarded. The top 50 scores from each month’s tournament advance to the December 2027 Grand Finale, where the top 10 finalists will win a share of a cool $225,000 in Cash and Free Slot Play, including a $100,000 cash top prize.
Here is the prize matrix for the Grand Finale:
| Rank | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1 | $100,000 cash |
| 2 | $50,000 cash and Free Slot Play |
| 3 | $25,000 cash and Free Slot Play |
| 4 | $15,000 cash and Free Slot Play |
| 5 | $10,000 cash and Free Slot Play |
| 6-10 | $5,000 cash and Free Slot Play |
Jim Simms, Vice President of Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, is excited for the players competing in the $250,000 Slot Tournament.
“Cash is king. We wanted to create an experience at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas that keeps the excitement building all year long, giving our guests more opportunities to play, compete, and walk away with a life-changing win.”
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas $250,000 Slot Tournament FAQs
When is the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas $250,000 Slot Tournament?
The Virgin Hotels Las Vegas $250,000 Slot Tournament runs throughout 2027, with the initial qualifying round starting in November 2026.
Who can compete in the Virgin Hotels $250,000 Slot Tournament?
The tournament is open to all Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Cherry Rewards members. Cherry Rewards are the resort’s loyalty program.
How do you earn Cherry Rewards points?
Cherry Rewards points are awarded at a rate of 1 Rewards Point per $1 wagers on slots, and 1 Rewards Point for every $3 wagered on Video Poker machines. Members also earn 3 Rewards Points per $1 spent within the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas resort, with a varying number of points awarded when they play table games. The points awarded are based on the game played, the average bet, and time played.
How many Cherry Rewards points are required to achieve VIP or All-Access tier status?
To achieve VIP status, you need to earn 75,000 to 249,999 tier credits in 12 months. All-Access status requires 250,000 tier credits in a 12-month period. Tier points are awarded at a rate of 1 per 1 Rewards Point earned.
Matthew Pitt
Senior Editor