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In April, 2008, the Continental OnePass frequent flyer program announced the largest single mile prize ever for a promotion involving frequent flyer miles – 21 million miles. Here’s their news:

OnePass is turning 21, and we’re inviting our best customers to celebrate at our Texas Hold ‘em Tournament in Las Vegas. The winner will take home an astonishing 21 million miles.

Register now to secure your spot in the tournament

To register, enter your OnePass number here and then purchase the Golden Nugget Event Package**. To book the hotel package, call the Golden Nugget at 800-634-3454 and provide Registration Code TB2M63. This will secure your spot in the tournament. Entries are limited and will fill up fast. Book your hotel package before July 11, 2008 and you will receive 5,000 bonus miles.

You don’t want to miss the celebration of our landmark event – a Texas Hold ‘em Tournament at the legendary Golden Nugget Las Vegas, winner of the AAA Four-Diamond award. The Golden Nugget recently completed a $170 million renovation and expansion of its features and amenities. This event will be held from Aug. 6 to 10, 2008.

Try your skill against other OnePass members and see if you have what it takes to win the grand prize —21-million-miles. The top 40 finalist will receive prizes. All players and their guests will be treated to parties with food, drinks and live entertainment on Aug. 6 and Aug. 7.

On Friday, Aug. 8 the top 40 players and their guests will be invited to join Continental executives for a wine dinner at Grotto Ristorante. On Saturday, Aug 9th, the top 10 players and their guests will join the executives for dinner at Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse.

There are a lot of miles at stake

Lay your chips on the table and get on the player’s list for the 21st Birthday Texas Hold’em Tournament. There are millions of OnePass miles up for grabs, and your odds of winning have never been better.

If your luck holds out, here’s what you could win:

Prizes:
The top 40 players — 50,000 bonus miles
  • 10th Place — 100,000 bonus miles
  • 9th Place — 150,000 bonus miles
  • 8th Place — 200,000 bonus miles
  • 7th Place — 250,000 bonus miles
  • 6th Place — 300,000 bonus miles
  • 5th Place — 350,000 bonus miles
  • 4th Place — 400,000 bonus miles
  • 3rd Place — 500,000 bonus miles
  • 2nd Place — 1 million bonus miles
  • 1st Place — 21 Million bonus miles

Tournament Agenda

Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008
  • Tournament registration begins at 12:00 p.m.
  • Hotel check-in at 3:00 p.m.
  • Evening reception from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • Welcome party event hosted by Fremont Street Experience for all players and a guest including food, liquor and live entertainment.
Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
  • Tournament play 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Buffet lunch 12:00 p.m. (players only)
  • Evening reception from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • OnePass birthday celebration party for all players and a guest including food, liquor and live entertainment.
Friday, Aug. 8, 2008
  • Tournament play 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Buffet lunch – 12:00 p.m. (only for players actively participating in the tournament)
  • Winner’s dinner with Continental executives at Grotto Ristorante – 7:30 p.m. (top 40 players and their guests)
Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008
  • OnePass Q&A session and airline update with Continental executives – 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (attendance optional)
  • Tournament play 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Buffet lunch – 12:00 p.m. (players only for players actively participating in the tournament).
  • Winner’s dinner with Continental executives at Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse+ 7:00 p.m. (top 10 players and their guests)
Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008
  • Hotel check-out at 12:00 p.m.

(Times are subject to change)

Attire

  • Tournament – casual
  • Receptions – business casual

Terms and Conditions

Players must be 21 years of age to participate and you must be a current OnePass member to participate.

World Series of Poker finalist, over the past five years, are not eligible to participate in this event. Hotel rate is based on one person participating in the tournament and one room with a maximum of two guests per room. A special rate of $640 is available for two members participating in the tournament who share one guest room. Airfare and ground transportation is not included in the special rates and is the responsibility of the player. Additional nights may be purchased for an additional fee. In order to receive the special rate, members must identify themselves are participating in the Continental Airlines OnePass 21st Birthday Celebration.

Rates cannot be changed at check-in or check-out for guests who failed to identify their affiliation at the time the reservation is made. All terms and conditions of OnePass apply, including the right for Continental to modify or terminate the OnePass program in accordance with the terms and conditions of OnePass. Additional terms and conditions may apply.

Golden Nugget Hotel Package Terms and Conditions

**Package price of $821 Single (CCP) / $640 Double (CCP) is based on a 4-night stay (August 6-10, 2008). Package price inclusive of tax and service charge for guest room and the Casino events the player is eligible to attend. No credit will be given for early departure. Package rate does not include airfare or ground transportation.

Single Complete Casino Package (CCP) will be applicable based on ONE person participating in the Casino Tournament. A maximum of two guests may stay in a guest room and attend all evening events without additional fees being applied. Price quoted is for a Standard Guest room. Additional fees apply for Premium guest rooms and Suites.

Double Complete Casino Package (DCCP) will be applicable per person based on TWO people participating in the Casino Tournament and sharing one guest room. A maximum of two guests may stay in a guest room without additional fees being applied. Additional fees apply for Premium guest rooms and Suites.

Early arrival and late departures, will be confirmed on a space and rate availability basis. Requests for specific room types will be noted at the time the reservation is made. However, special requests such as bed type, view, and/or smoking preferences are based upon availability at the time of check-in and cannot be guaranteed. Additional nights may be purchased at Best Available Rate. Not valid for groups or in conjunction with any other discount offer. Offer subject to limited availability and restrictions. Management reserves the right to change, modify or cancel this promotion at its discretion.

A $20.00 surcharge will apply per night, to each additional third and fourth person occupying the same room, regardless of age. Each occupied guestroom may have a maximum of four guests.

Golden Nugget will charge the full amount of the complete Event Package at the time the reservation is made. The deposit is non-refundable, non-transferable at time of making the reservation.

To comply with Federal statutes and regulations regarding prizes and awards, Continental will compute the value of the OnePass awards received by the winners of the tournament. Continental will remit, for the top 8 winners, a payment of U.S. withholding tax to the U.S. Treasury, based on the Supplemental Federal withholding rate of 25%. Continental does not represent that the foregoing payment will satisfy the top 8 winner’s total Federal, State, or Local tax liability with respect to the value of the OnePass award. Neither does Continental represent that the value computed for purposes of the foregoing payment is binding on any Federal, State, or Local taxing authority. A Form W2-G will be issued to each winner reflecting the value of the award (including tax) and the amount of any withholding tax paid on behalf of the winner. Each winner must provide Continental a properly completed Form W-9 in order to receive the OnePass award.

Continental Airlines employees are not eligible to participate in the tournament.