NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 27, 2008) – It’s a world-class Bunco opportunity on July 25–26, 2008, when the World Bunco Association hosts a Bunco tournament in conjunction with the world-famous Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn.

Bunco enthusiasts from near and far are anticipated to attend the WBA sanctioned tournament over the July weekend. As in the past, this event is expected to draw several hundred players and spectators all rolling their way to $3500 in prize money.

The game filled weekend will kick off Friday night, July 25, with a welcome lounge and registration, as well as numerous Bunco related activities. Then, Saturday morning, the 26th, the games begin: with semi-finals starting in the afternoon and the finals starting in the early evening.

The World Bunco Association in conjunction with additional participants will have on hand for purchase, products from the Ebunco website, event t-shirts by their new designer and an It’s Bunco Time cookbook signing by author Leslie Crouch.

The Gaylord Opryland Resort is offering one and two night vacation packages for this event which include overnight accommodations, Bunco tournament activities, a souvenir photo package and a VIP coupon book. Reservations can be made by calling 1-888-999-OPRY.

ABOUT GAYLORD OPRYLAND NASHVILLE
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center – the largest non-gaming in-hotel facility in the continental United States – is known for providing superior products and services to the meetings and convention industry. Winner of numerous prestigious awards including the coveted Gold Key Elite Award in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007and Gold Platter Elite in 2004, 2005 and 2006, Gaylord Opryland Nashville is the flagship property of the Gaylord Hotels brand owned by Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE: GET), a leading hospitality and entertainment company based in Nashville, Tenn. For more information, visit www.gaylordentertainment.com or www.gaylordopryland.com.