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Contact: Erin Stitt
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(Niagara Falls, ON) December 19, 2024 – Calling all CFL Fans! As the proud casino
partner of the Toronto Argonauts and MLSE, Fallsview Casino Resort is welcoming CFL kicker and two-time Grey Cup champion Lirim Hajrullahu and the Grey Cup trophy on Friday, December 20.
Hajrullahu will be making a special guest appearance from 2:00pm to 3:15pm at OVERTIME Sports Lounge, where fans can come and say hello and enjoy featured food and beverage specials including the Grey Cup Special, and the Kick-It-up Caesar drink available from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.
“Lirim Hajrullahu’s appearance, as a Grey Cup Champion and an exceptional football talent, is an exciting opportunity to bring sports fans and Fallsview Casino associates together,” said Cathy Price, Vice President of Marketing and Resort Operations, Niagara Casinos. “We are proud partners of MLSE and couldn’t be happier for the Argos to win the Grey Cup, and it hits even closer to home as Lirim’s father has worked with us for over 22 years.”
When asked about his biggest role model growing up, Lirim mentioned that it has always been his dad Nijazi. “He’s always inspiring, always supportive and always smiling. The fact that he sacrificed so much just to make sure I can follow my dreams of playing professionally means the world to me!” said Hajrullahu.
Lirim Hajrullahu is a Grey Cup Champion and professional football kicker who has made his mark both in Canada and the United States. Born in Kosovo and raised in Canada, Hajrullahu’s journey to football success is a story of perseverance and dedication. A standout in the Canadian Football League (CFL), Hajrullahu earned acclaim for his performance with teams such as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Toronto Argonauts, and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Notably, he played a pivotal role in helping the Toronto Argonauts secure the 2017 and 2024 Grey Cup Championship, where his precision and consistency on the field stood out.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to meet one of CFL’s standout talents, while enjoying premier dining and sports offerings at OVERTIME Sports Lounge.
Event Details:
• Date: Friday, December 20, 2024
• Time: 2:00pm – 3:15pm
• Location: OVERTIME Sports Lounge, Fallsview Casino Resort
Must be 19 years of age or older to enter the casino. For more information, visit https://fallsviewcasinoresort.com/
About Fallsview Casino Resort
Overlooking the world-famous Horseshoe Falls, Fallsview Casino Resort is an award-winning resort that has been offering premier entertainment and superior guest service since 2004. Featuring a hotel with 372 luxury rooms and suites, Fallsview Casino Resort houses a large and impressive gaming floor with more than 3,500 slot machines and 130 gaming tables. Winner of the Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence for its two signature restaurants, Ponte Vecchio and 21 Club Steak & Seafood, the state-of-the-art 1,500-seat Avalon Theatre, the 5,000-seat OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, dozens of dining and shopping options, including OVERTIME Sports Lounge and more than 30,000 square feet of meeting and convention space. For more information, visit fallsviewcasinoresort.com, join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @fallsviewcasino, or call 1-888-325-5788.
About Mohegan
Mohegan is the owner, developer, and manager of premier entertainment resorts in the United States, Canada, and Northern Asia. Mohegan’s U.S. operations include resorts in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Nevada; Canadian operations are based in Niagara Falls; and Mohegan Inspire is located in Incheon, South Korea. The brand’s iGaming division, Mohegan Digital, provides cutting-edge online gaming solutions to Mohegan’s loyal fan base and meets the digital needs of customers on a global scale. Mohegan is owner and operator of Connecticut Sun, a professional basketball team in the WNBA. For more information on Mohegan and its properties, please visit www.mohegangaming.com.
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