Sushi Eating Contest
Event Information
About this Event
Sushi Blue of Blue Lake Casino Hotel proudly presents the FIRST EVER Sushi Eating Contest!
Join us at the 11th Annual Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo on Saturday, Feb. 8th for a contest of epic proportions! Contestants will be challenged to eat a large amount of sushi (some quite spicy) in the fastest amount of time. Whomever finishes first will be deemed the winner!
Winner will receive:
$200 CASH + $100 Gift Certificate to SUSHI BLUE
Registration begins Friday, 1/24 at 12pm. Limited spaces available. $10 Entry Fee.
Ages 18+
Contest Rules:
1. ELIGIBILITY:E Contest is open to all U.S. residents 18 years or older. Employees of the Blue Lake Casino and Blue Lake Rancheria are not eligible to enter. Void where prohibited.
2. TO ENTER: $10 ENTRY FEE PER PERSON PLUS $10 INKED HEARTS TATTOO EXPO ADMISSION FEE. Register online at bluelakecasino.com or in-person at the Redwood Rewards Club. Limited spots available.
3. CAREFULLY READ THE OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES OF SUSHI BLUE’S SUSHI EATING CONTEST INCLUDING THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY PROVISIONS. In addition complete and sign the Risks and Waiver of Liability form prior to competing in the contest. All entry forms and photos from the contest become the property of INKED HEARTS AND BLUE LAKE CASINO.
4. CONTEST RULES: MOST SUSHI EATEN IN 3 MINUTES OR WHOMEVER FINISHES THEIR SUSHI PLATTER FIRST. Judges will be checking sushi platters to make sure all sushi rolls are consumed entirely. Only sushi rolls that have been completely finished will be counted to overall judge’s tallies.
The Winner will be decided by Official JUDGES and/or Managers of BLUE LAKE CASINO. Contestants must be completely SOBER for the event. Each Contestant will receive a large platter of sushi (WARNING: SOME SUSHI WILL INCLUDE SPICY INGREDIENTS), napkins and a glass of water.
The object is to eat the most sushi you can in the fastest amount of time, while either sitting or standing in the predesignated area, using your hands only. Challengers may use the restroom after the challenge is deemed over by the judges. Contestants must wait for the starting signal to begin eating and may not touch any sushi prior the signal. A contestant must stop eating and must promptly place their hands down on the tableside at the 3 minute mark deemed by the stop watch. Contestants cannot put any additional food or beverages into their mouth after the end signal, but will be allowed 15 seconds to swallow any food left in their mouths. If a contestant regurgitates/vomits, he or she will be disqualified. Judges will be on hand to assure adherence of contest rules. Judges will disqualify any contestant who fails to adhere to the rules.
GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION INCLUDE:
False or incomplete entry form or liability waiver
Being under the influence of any substance
Starting prior to the start signal
Continuing to eat after the ending signal
Leaving designated contest area
Regurgitating/Vomiting
Note: Blue Lake Casino reserves the right to disqualify any contestant for any reason without explanation.
5. WINNER WILL BE DETERMINED BY: THE MOST SUSHI EATEN IN 3 MINUTES OR WHOMEVER FINISHES THEIR SUSHI PLATTER SERVING FIRST.
*In the case of a tie, we will have a tie breaker round with an additional sushi platter. The contestants that tied will have a 2-minute time period to consume as much sushi as possible. Once the 2 minutes have expired the judges will determine a winner. In the instance of a tie, the winners will split the first place prize.
PRIZES:
First Place Prize will be awarded as follows:
SUSHI BLUE HAT
INKED HEARTS T-SHIRT
$200.00 CASH
$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO SUSHI BLUE
MOST OF ALL, BRAGGING RIGHTS!
All participants agree to the use of their name, voice, likeness, and city/town/village for advertising or trade purposes and to cooperate reasonably in any effort to promote or publicize SUSHI BLUE’S SUSHI EATING CONTEST.
6. MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL OR MODIFY PROMOTION AT ANY TIME.
7. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISKS AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY:
Contestant acknowledges that there may be some spicy ingredients in the sushi rolls served. If a contestant has any food allergies they must be disclosed to Blue Lake Casino 3-days in advance of the contest.
Contestant acknowledges that there are risks of personal injury, illness and possible loss of life, and risks of damage to or loss of personal property, which may result from participating in this contest. Contestant voluntarily enters SUSHI BLUE’S SUSHI EATING CONTEST and assumes all of these risks. Contestant, as a condition of entry, agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless INKED HEARTS and BLUE LAKE CASINO and affiliated companies, their vendors, their advertising, promotion and public relations agencies, co-sponsoring companies and their affiliates and agencies, and all officers, directors, employees and agents of the aforesaid entities, from any and all claims and costs, this contest or the receipt or use of any prize. In so doing, contestant releases and indemnifies the aforesaid entities and individuals from liability for injuries or damages of any kind arising from or in connection with participation in this contest or the receipt or use of any prize. In no event shall INKED HEARTS or BLUE LAKE CASINO be liable to a contestant for acts or omissions arising out of or related to the Challenge or that Contestant's participation in the challenge.
FINAL AUTHORITY:
INKED HEARTS and BLUE LAKE CASINO have sole and complete discretion regarding all competition related matters. All decisions regarding disqualification of a contestant(s) or winner shall be subject to the sole and complete discretion of INKED HEARTS and BLUE LAKE CASINO. You can be disqualified for any reason at any time.