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Hundreds of teams converge in Sin City to vie for $50,000 grand prize and the coveted “Beer Pong World Champion” title. BPONG.COM will bring its world-renowned tournament, The World Series of Beer Pong IV (WSOBP) to Flamingo Las Vegas

Jan. 1 -5. The five-day event is the largest event of its kind, where the winners will take home a grand prize of $50,000 and the coveted title of “Beer Pong World Champion.”

This year’s tournament marks the fourth annual competition and is expected to be even bigger and more competitive than years past. Last year’s tournament drew nearly 600 contestants from 39 states and three countries. Reigning champs Jeremy Hughes and Mike Orr are expected back this year to defend their seats on the beer pong throne.

Beer Pong, also widely known as Beirut, is a game that has gained immense popularity in recent years. Members of two-person teams attempt to lob Beer Pong balls (similar to table tennis balls) into the opposing team’s cups placed at the other end of a long table. The first team to land balls in each of the defending team’s cups is crowned winner. Cups are often filled with beer (but for the tournament, beer or water) and may be consumed by the players if they choose.

Dubbed “the drinking game of choice for this century’s twentysomething thinkers” by TIME Magazine, Beer Pong has proven to be a big hit not only on college campuses, but on the Las Vegas Strip as well.

“The Flamingo is really excited to host the WSOPB,” said Suzanne Trout, V.P. of Marketing for O’Sheas and Flamingo. “We introduced Beer Pong to the Las Vegas Strip a couple of years ago at O’Sheas Casino and it continues to be immensely successful for us; it’s a pastime with a very loyal following.”

The deadline to register for the WSOPB is Dec. 5. The WSOBP, in conjunction with Flamingo Las Vegas, offer a variety of registration options starting at $1,000 per team, which includes a four night stay at the center-Strip resort. The competition is open to both men and women 21 years and older. For additional details, registration information, and WSOBP tournament rules visit www.bpong.com. For more information on Flamingo Las Vegas visit www.flamingolasvegas.com.

About Flamingo Las Vegas
Located in the heart of the Strip, the Flamingo Las Vegas is a true desert oasis. With newly renovated and award-winning Flamingo “GO” rooms and a 15-acre sprawling pool and wildlife habitat, Flamingo Las Vegas is the hottest pink on the Strip. The resort boasts first-class dining options and diverse entertainment offerings, including America’s favorite siblings, Donny & Marie, Nathan Burton Comedy Magic, the adult topless revue “X” Burlesque and in-your-face comedian Vinnie Favorito.

About BPONG.COM and The WSOBP
Founded in 2001, BPONG.COM has emerged as the central resource for all things related to beer pong by standardizing the rules and equipment of the game based on input from the entire beer pong community, organizing the largest and most recognized beer pong tournaments in the world with unparrelled cash payouts, and uniting beer pong players and leagues from around the world. BPONG.COM is the official governing body and host of The World Series of Beer Pong (WSOBP) and also offers the most Beer Pong equipment and gear of any Beer Pong company in existence, including all the official tables, balls, and cups used at The WSOBP. For more information, please visit www.bpong.com.

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