As we embark into the heart of winter, when someone mentions Las Vegas, the idea of a timely trip seem better and better

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Red Shores Racetrack & Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park and Red Shores at Summerside Raceway are gearing up for another new promotion called Viva Las Vegas. The promotion will offer customers a chance to win cash prizes, rewards points and a trip for two to Las Vegas.

The 'Winning Weekends' promotion wrapped up on the last day of live harness racing. The new promotion will get underway on March 1, 2010. The grand prize draw will take place April 16, 2010.

Customers will receive ballots when they play the horses from track locations on the simulcast calendar at Summerside and Charlottetown on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays during the promotional period. Patrons will also receive ballots on the gaming floor while playing slots and poker or by visiting Red Shores dining locations.

According to a release from Harness Racing PEI, an exciting promotional and events calendar will be launched when the live harness racing returns on April 24, 2010.

(With files from HRPEI)