Hooters Regional Swimsuit Contest Semi-Finals to be Held at V2O Nightclub

OCEANSIDE, Calif., May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready for the hottest event of the summer – and it isn't the wings! 18 Hooters locations in Southern California, Washington & Oregon are sending their Hooters Girls to compete in the Hooters Regional Swimsuit Contest Semi-finals, where San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino is the title sponsor.  The event will be held at V20 Nightclub in Long Beach on Friday, May 14 and invites the community to come out and support their favorite local Hooters Girl.

Over 40 Hooters Girls will be competing in the contest in hopes to advance to the 14th Annual Hooters International Pageant.  The top Hooters Girls will head to Hollywood, Florida to compete in the Pageant on July 8th.  100 Hooters Girls from China to Cincinnati will be competing for the Miss Hooters International title, over $150,000 in cash and prizes, a feature in Hooters Magazine, Hooters Calendar and star in national TV commercials.

"The swimsuit semi-final is one of the largest events we host regionally," said Rick Leukert, COO.  "It is always exciting to see what Hooters Girls will be representing Southern California, Washington & Oregon at the International Pageant and is a great opportunity for our guests to cheer on their favorite Hooters Girls."   Doors will open at 8pm and the contest will start at 10 PM at the V20 Nightclub in Long Beach at 81 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA.  

About Hooters

Hooters of America, Inc. is the franchiser and operator of more than 450 Hooters restaurants in 43 states and 26 foreign countries. The first Hooters opened in 1983 in Clearwater, Florida. Hooters is well-known for its brand of food and fun, featuring a casual beach-theme atmosphere, a menu that features seafood, sandwiches and Hooters signature chicken wings, and service provided by the All-American cheerleaders, the Hooters Girls. The Hooters of America corporate office is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and can be reached at (770) 951-2040, or visit www.hooters.com.

Hoot WINC, LLC is the West Coast franchise which owns and operates all Southern California locations, as well as Spokane, WA & Portland, OR.  For more information visit their website at www.westcoasthooters.com.

About San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino

San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino is Southern California's one-stop destination for entertainment and fun. The casino is just 80 minutes from Long Beach and a short drive from LA-Ontario International Airport. Guests enjoy 3,000 of the latest slots, live poker and Vegas-style blackjack, high-limit gaming, high-stakes bingo, incredible entertainment, sumptuous dining and generous player's reward program. Owned and operated by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, the casino has been providing fun and excitement since 1986. Since that time, players have received over $2 billion in cash, prizes and giveaways, making any visit to San Manuel an exciting and memorable experience. Follow us on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/sanmanuelcasino and Twitter:  www.twitter.com/sanmanuelcasino.  For more information on San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino, please visit their Web site at www.sanmanuel.com or call 800-359-2464.  

SOURCE Hooters of America, Inc.