HBO Celebrates LUCK at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas

HBO headed to Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas last night to celebrate the release of its new original series, LUCK, a behind-the-track look at the world of horse racing starring Dustin Hoffman and Nick Nolte, from acclaimed director Michael Mann and Deadwood creator David Milch (Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com). 

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

The night featured prominent cast members including Dustin Hoffman, Nick Nolte, Dennis Farina and Jill Hennessy as well as more than 200 of the nation’s top handicappers who were in town for the National Handicapping Challenge. Event attendees experienced this exciting new drama at a private advance screening at the Mandalay Bay Theatre in Las Vegas and then headed to miX Lounge at THEhotel for an exclusive post-screening party and celebration.

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

The evening also generated excitement around the HBO Luck $50K Challenge – a chance for Facebook users to try their handicapping skills with the chance to win $50,000 at www.facebook.com/LUCKHBO. Picks must be placed by Saturday, Jan. 28th at 3pm ET.  LUCK premieres Sunday, Jan. 29 at 9pm ET/PT.

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison / RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

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