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SAN DIEGO – February 11, 2020 – A Valley View Casino & Hotel team member, John Cuevas, won $52,511 while competing on the iconic gameshow ‘Jeopardy!’ John works on swing shift in the slot department at Valley View.
John first appeared on the show on Wednesday, January 22, winning $29,001 and becoming the new ‘Jeopardy!’ champion. He then went on to the next night where he kept his champion title, winning another $23,510.
On John’s first night on the show, he took the title of champion from Dennis Coffey, a bartender from Maine. He also achieved victory against a youth substance use prevention worker, a business manager, and an attorney over the course of his two wins.
John applied for the show months ago through an online test. He was then called to do an audition in Los Angeles, which includes a second written test and a mock ‘Jeopardy!’ game. He was then added to the contestant pool and was called five months later to appear on the show.
“Appearing on Jeopardy! was a lifelong dream come true. Winning twice was an experience beyond my wildest dreams,” said John. “I am so thankful to everyone who supported me through this journey, and for the chance to bring awareness to organ donation by wearing a Donate Life pin during my Jeopardy! run.”
“We’re so happy for our teammate John,” says Bruce Howard, General Manager of Valley View Casino & Hotel. “He certainly made himself, his family and everyone at Valley View extremely proud with his three-day championship performance on ‘Jeopardy!’”
John was again in the lead on his third and final appearance on January 24 until the final ‘Jeopardy!’ clue. The clue was from the “Bestselling Authors” category, which asked for the name of an author in her 70s who spends 20 to 22 hours a day writing on an old typewriter. The answer was “Danielle Steel.” John, along with the other two contestants, answered that question incorrectly and John finished in third.
John is the first Valley View Casino & Hotel team member to appear on, and win, ‘Jeopardy!’ Valley View Casino & Hotel held a watch party where guests and team members alike cheered him on from San Diego’s Favorite casino.
Valley View Casino & Hotel is located in Valley Center, just east of Escondido and south of Temecula. For more information, please visit ValleyViewCasino.com. All guests 21 and older are invited to enjoy the casino, hotel and restaurants.
About Valley View Casino & Hotel
Valley View Casino & Hotel, Southern California’s premier gaming destination, combines the thrill of all your favorite slots and table games with beautifully appointed hotel rooms, seven outstanding restaurants and unparalleled guest service. The casino now features over 2,000 slot machines, exciting table games including blackjack, roulette, pai gow poker and more, as well as the most rewarding Players Club around, offering all new members $200 in Free Offers with no strings attached. Membership is always free.
Guests can enjoy the spacious Main Casino, a large and private High Limit Slot Area, an innovative slot tournament area, additional amenities and more. For gamers that prefer a non-smoking experience, the separate Non-Smoking Casino features a state-of-the-art air filtration system and 450 of their newest slot machines to choose from and enjoy.
Exceptional dining options at Valley View Casino & Hotel include the iconic Maine Lobster Buffet; the award-winning Black&Blue Steakhouse and Lounge featuring a spectacular 3,300-gallon saltwater aquarium for guests to admire; The Café, offering gourmet breakfast, brunch and lunch options; Patties & Pints, with delicious American fare and a craft and draft beer bar; Sweets, a pastry, coffee and sandwich shop; Stix, an Asian noodle bar; and Snax, a 24-hour snack bar.
With four unique bars and free live entertainment every week, there’s always something going on at Valley View Casino & Hotel. To extend your fun, the luxury boutique hotel features 12 Luxury Suites (1,050 sq. ft.) and 96 Deluxe Rooms (520 sq. ft.), all with breathtaking views of the Palomar Mountain Range along with free internet, free valet service and a complimentary VIP breakfast.
Valley View Casino & Hotel has once again been named #1 Luckiest Casino, #1 Best Promotions and #1 Best Slot Tournaments in the Southern California Gaming Guide’s 2019 Reader’s Choice Best Casino Awards. Their famous Maine Lobster Buffet offered every night and their world-class Black&Blue Steakhouse was recognized as #1 Best Fine Dining. With millions of dollars in jackpots awarded every month, Valley View Casino & Hotel has solidified its reputation as San Diego’s luckiest casino for both slot players and table game players.
Plus, the casino known around Southern California as San Diego’s Favorite® does not charge any resort fees, taxes or parking charges, making it a true Vegas experience at a great value. Valley View Casino & Hotel is an enterprise of the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians. All guests 21 and over are invited to enjoy the casino, hotel and restaurants. Valley View Casino & Hotel is located just 15 minutes northeast of Westfield North County Mall, just east of Escondido and south of Temecula. For more information about Valley View Casino & Hotel or to book a reservation, please visit ValleyViewCasino.com or call 760-291-5500.