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Diamonds and Dice: The Casino Heist

This year, Discovery's annual fundraising gala takes you from "whodunit" to "you done it!" Assemble your team. Take a gamble. See you at the Casino Heist.

Diamonds and Dice: The Casino Heist
Diamonds and Dice: The Casino Heist

Location Information

Oct 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Bridgeport, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA

Admission Information

Calling all high rollers to a Vegas-themed evening to remember! What happens at Discovery stays at Discovery...unless you manage to lift the ultimate prize: The Cerebellum Diamond. 


Enjoy an evening of games (blackjack, poker, craps, roulette, and more) from James Daniel Entertainment, featuring entertainment from Elvis and Ann-Margret. Learn the science of forgeries and safe-cracking and put your skills to the test as a lockpick, spy, and mastermind.


Ante up for a night of fun and fancy. Assemble your team. Take a gamble. See you there.


All participants have a chance to win amazing prizes, and our top three players of the night will win even bigger!


1st Prize - An all-inclusive Caribbean getaway for 2 people for 4 nights!

2nd Prize - 2 roundtrip tickets to any Avelo destination

3rd Prize - A foursome of golf plus dinner at Great River Golf Course


Attire: Casino glitz/formal



Thank you to our sponsors!


Maria and Bob Panza

Executive Chef

The Zieff Family Fund

Nexus Dynamics Group

Newtown Savings Bank

The Hatfield Insurance Community Fund

Morgan Stanley

Bigelow Tea

Cislunar Aerospace

Meyer, Inc.


Special thanks to Avelo Airlines!


Learn more about sponsorship opportunities


Please note that this is a 21+ event! All guests must be at least 21 years of age to attend. By purchasing a ticket, you are representing that you and your guests are all 21 and over.


All tickets include $200 in game vouchers. Additional starting vouchers may be added with the High Roller package ($300 additional in vouchers). Ticket bundles of 5 or 10 individuals include a High Roller package for each guest. You may purchase multiple High Roller packages per guest. All tickets include a $75 non-deductible component for goods and services received. See ticket policies for more information.


Tickets

  • Ticket and Ticket Bundles

    Sale ends: Oct 18, 6:00 PM

    Each individual ticket includes $200 in game vouchers. Additional starting vouchers may be purchased in advance with the High Roller Add-On package below. BUNDLES OF 5 OR 10 INCLUDE HIGH ROLLER PACKAGES PER GUEST!

    From $150.00 to $2,500.00
    • $150.00
      +$3.75 service fee
    • $275.00
      +$6.88 service fee
    • $1,250.00
      +$31.25 service fee
    • $2,500.00
      +$62.50 service fee
  • High Roller Add-On

    Sale ends: Oct 18, 6:00 PM

    Additional starting vouchers for game tables ($300 per add-on)

    $100.00
    +$2.50 service fee
  • Advertise with Us

    Sale ends: Oct 10, 11:50 PM

    Print ads for the event program

    From $25.00 to $500.00
    • $500.00
      +$12.50 service fee
    • $200.00
      +$5.00 service fee
    • $100.00
      +$2.50 service fee
    • $25.00
      +$0.63 service fee
  • Inside Front Cover Ad

    Sale ends: Oct 10, 11:50 PM

    Print ads for the event program - inside front cover of the program booklet

    $1,000.00
  • Back Cover Ad

    Sale ends: Oct 10, 11:50 PM

    Print ads for the event program - back cover of the program booklet

    $1,000.00
  • Sponsor a Standard Game Table

    Sale ends: Oct 10, 11:50 PM

    Your name and logo on one game table for the evening (you may request a specific game by contacting development@shudiscovery.org)

    $500.00
  • Sponsor a VIP Room Game Table

    Sale ends: Oct 10, 11:50 PM

    Your name and logo on one game table for the evening (you may request a specific game by contacting development@shudiscovery.org)

    $1,000.00

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