SAVE THE DATES
Gambler’s Classic returns to the Riverside Resort and Casino
April 16 – 18, 2026

We’ve packed this year’s Gambler’s Classic with new twists, exciting traditions, and plenty of Corvette fun. Here’s what you can look forward to:

🍨 Thursday Night – Ice Cream Social!
Who doesn’t love ice cream? This year, our traditional Meet & Greet gets a sweet upgrade! After dinner at your favorite spot, join us for a fun-filled ice cream social. Pick your favorite flavors, pile on the toppings, and yes—we’ve even got sugar-free options.

✨ Corvette Glow Show Parade
But that’s just the beginning… For the first time ever, we’re lighting up the night with a Corvette Glow Show! Imagine Corvettes glowing with dazzling colors, like a rolling parade straight out of Disneyland. Whether you join in with your glowing ride or just sit back and enjoy the show, it’s an experience you won’t forget. And who knows—there may even be an award for the crowd’s favorite!

🚗 Friday Morning – Route 66 Fun Run to Kingman, AZ
We’re hitting the road to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 with a special fun run. In partnership with the Kingman Office of Tourism, this adventure will let you soak in history and highway nostalgia. Stay tuned for more details!

🎉 Friday Night – 25th Celebration
This year marks our 25th Gambler’s Classic, and we’re celebrating in style. Enjoy a delicious dinner, bid fast and often at our Silent Auction (leave some space in your Corvette for the treasures you’ll win!), and then dance the night away. We’ll wrap it all up with club group photos to capture the memories.

🚘 Saturday – Car Show & More!
Rise and shine—it’s showtime! Get your Corvette polished to perfection (our professional car wash detailer will be back this year). We’ve updated the judging categories based on your feedback, including a brand-new Modified/Custom Corvette category.

♠️ Saturday Afternoon – Poker Run
After the show, the fun continues with our Poker Run. Remember: extra poker hands must be purchased during online registration—they won’t be available at the event. Saturday night, we’ll crown our winners!

🏆 Participation Award
Don’t forget—the club with the most entries takes home bragging rights AND a donation to their favorite 501(c)(3) charity.

✨ From ice cream to glow shows, historic runs to epic parties, Gambler’s Classic 2026 is shaping up to be our biggest and best yet. Make sure your Corvette is ready—we can’t wait to see you there!

Gambler’s Classic 2026 FAQs

Arrival and Parking

You should temporarily park at hotel registration and get registered with the hotel. Consider moving your luggage to room or use the bellhop service. Then you can move your Corvette to the special parking lot for Corvettes and check in for the event. Registration check in will be in the Corvette lot. Please use the resort’s other parking lots if you will need access to your Corvette during closed hours. The first time you enter the Corvette lot you will need to check with our event staff. You will be given a dash card with your event number and then you will be assigned a parking spot. You are required to display your dash card while in the Corvette lot. If you leave the Corvette lot, upon your return you must park in your assigned parking spot. Corvette owners that wish to participate in Gambler’s Classic 2026, but don’t want to bring their Corvette, may do so. The only limitations are that you may not drive in or park in the Corvette parking lot and obviously, your Corvette will not be judged. You may participate in all other activities. The registration fee is the same as if you were bringing your Corvette.

Did you know that Gambler’s Classic 2026 will donate to your Corvette club’s favorite charity? We will make a donation to your club’s chosen 501(c)(3) charity on your behalf, if your club has the most entries for Gambler’s Classic 2026.

The Corvette lot hours:

• Open Thursday noon – 11:00 PM (Lot check-in closes at 6:00 PM)
• Open Friday 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Lot check-in closes at 6:00 PM)
• Open Saturday 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
• Open Sunday 6:00 AM
  • Check-in closes at 6:00 PM. The Corvette Lot Gate will be manned by Hotel Security 6:00 PM – Closing times
  • Late arriving Corvettes may park in the lot overnight and check-in the next morning.
  • Participants should use the resort’s other parking lots if they will need access to their Corvette during closed hours.
  • Hotel security will be roving all parking lots during closed hours.
• Participants must contact the event leads if there is a need for emergency access.
  • Virgil Miller 661-303-7075 or Diane Wallace 661-333-2339

Trailers. If you are bringing a trailer, after you unload, the Resort requires the trailer be moved to the employee parking lot. Maps will be available at check in.
King of Clubs Players’ Club Card. You should receive a Players’ Card with your hotel check in. The card gets you into the Car Museum for FREE. It’s located on the 3rd floor of the South tower. It’s a must see! The card also gets you other discounts and rewards throughout the Resort. If you do not receive a Players’ Card, they are available next to hotel check in for free.

Hotel Restaurants

The Gourmet Room – The Gourmet Room is Laughlin’s Finest dining, providing you with a choice of French, Italian or Steakhouse cuisine, skillfully prepared by Chef Torren McClure and his talented team. Sit back and relax while overlooking the beautiful Colorado River. Reservations suggested, limited seating.

Prime Rib Room On The River – Sit back and relax while enjoying the view of the beautiful Colorado River and dining in the Prime Rib Room on the River. Our menu offers your choice of our famous slow-cooked Prime Rib, delectable Chicken Cordon Bleu or Fish of the Day, with an array of fresh fruits, vegetables, salads, creamed spinach, potato of the day and our dessert bar. Reservations suggested, limited seating.

Riverview Restaurant – Casual dining located on the banks of the Colorado River offering a large variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner items with spectacular daily specials.

Riverside Buffet – Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, this local’s favorite offers a wide variety of dishes while overlooking the beautiful Colorado River. Plus, join us every Sunday for our famous Champagne Brunch featuring a carving station and, of course, unlimited champagne!

The Sidewalk Cafe – Sit back and relax at the Sidewalk Cafe. Located in the South Tower. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Casa Serrano – The Mexican tradition of Casa Serrano and El Palacio Restaurant & Cantina will wonderfully satisfy any appetite. From appetizers to amazing desserts, you will enjoy authentic Mexican Cuisine at its best. Sip on a Margarita and relax as you dine on an amazing meal.

West Side Snack Bar – Famous Krispy Krunchy Chicken.

Thursday April 18th departing at 8:00 am

Anyone attending Gambler’s Classic is invited to join our Thursday caravan in Bakersfield or when we get to Barstow.

We will meet at 7:30 am at the Shell Gas Station located at 1631 Comanche Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93307. It is located just North of I-58 on the East side of Bakersfield on the corner of Comanche Dr and Edison Hwy. We will meet in the parking lot at the back of the station (the east side of the station). Any Corvettes coming from North of Bakersfield may join us here.

We will depart at 8:00 am: Travel on Comanche Dr. to Eastbound I-58. It is about 2 hours to Barstow where we have a planned stop. As you enter the Barstow area the I-58 turns into the I-15. In about 3.5 miles you will transition from I-15 to I-40, exit 184A to Needles. We will take the first exit to the right on Montara Rd. The planned stop is at the parking lot on the West side of the Walmart Supercenter, 301 Montara Rd, Barstow, CA 92311. There are fast food restaurants and gas stations in the nearby area. Any Corvettes coming from Southern California may join us at this stop.

After the short break you will return to I-40 east toward Needles. It is about 2.5 hours to the Riverside in Laughlin. Just as you enter the Needles City Limits you will take exit 139, River Rd Cutoff. Follow the sign towards Laughlin. In about .5 miles, turn left onto Needles Hwy. Travel for about 22.5 miles and then turn right onto Bruce Woodbury Dr for about 3 miles. Turn left onto S Casino Dr. In about .5 miles Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino, 1650 S Casino Dr, Laughlin, NV 89029 will be on your right.

The Car Show voting will be a Participant’s Choice Vote for the Corvette classes and COB Corvettes. We will have a judging panel for all special award categories. Your voting ballot will be in your welcome package. One ballot per entry. Tabulation will be done using computer car show software. *Participants may only receive one award. The number of award places will be determined by the number of entries in each class. Corvettes of Bakersfield will be in their own category, so they do not compete against you. The awards presentation will be in the Starview Room at 4:00 PM Saturday following the Poker Run.

Poker Run – Saturday 

12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Poker run Parking Lot
Each entry receives one poker hand included with their registration. Participants may purchase extra poker hands during the registration process. No poker hands can be sold during the event. Poker hands are $5 each. COB members are NOT eligible to participate in the Poker Run.

Poker run maps will be in your welcome package along with your poker hands. At each stop participants will blind draw one chip for each card. Volunteers will punch a hole in the poker hand envelope on the corresponding number. If a participant has more than one hand, volunteers will replace drawn chips and participants will draw again. Repeat until all their hands are completed. If a participant draws a chip number that has already been punched, they will draw again. At the last stop participants may draw for any missed stops and all poker hands will be collected. Any tampered or opened envelopes will be disqualified. Winners will be announced after the awards on Saturday evening. You must be present to win.

Raffle and 50/50 drawing
Due to Nevada gaming laws we are not able to have a raffle or 50/50 drawing.

Silent Auction
Items will be on display in the Starview room Thursday and Friday evenings for bidding. Winners will be posted at the end of the evening on Friday. Once winners pay for their items, they will receive a receipt to claim and collect their item.

Event Contacts: Virgil Miller 661-303-7075 or Diane Wallace 661-333-2339

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

We are planning a fun run to Kingman, AZ to celebrate the 100^th year Centennial of Route 66. More details will be coming soon.

Caravan Guidelines

• Start of Tour: Please be on time and make sure your Corvette is prepared and ready for the trip. Start with a FULL tank of fuel and make sure you check your oil level and radiator coolant level. Tires need to be checked and inflated to the manufacturer’s recommended tire pressure. Tires cannot be past the manufactures’ recommended serviceability period (depending on manufacturer between 6 and 10 years). It is a good idea to have basic tools and spare parts. It is also recommended to have a two-way FRS radio set to channel 5 for communication.
• Obey Traffic Laws: You must obey the Basic Speed Law. You may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions and never more than the posted speed limit. Remember, fun and safety are paramount, a ticket or accident would spoil everyone’s day.
• Togetherness: Keeping the tour together is done by the tour leader with your help. The tour leader slows after going through congested areas or making major course changes. The tour leader knows how many cars are in the tour and is always looking to the end Corvette. You can help by safely keeping up with the Corvette ahead of you. The lead Corvette and the end Corvette should always have a two-way radio.
• Congested Areas: When going through a congested area where there may be multiple traffic signals, and if no turns are coming up, it is helpful to occupy 2 or 3 lanes to shorten the length of the group. Get back into position after the congested area (single column). The tour leader will slow the column to allow time to regroup.
• Trouble Signals: To be used only when you must stop. In the daytime, turn on headlights (not parking lights). At night, flash your headlights on and off. On this signal, only the car immediately behind the troubled car and/or the assigned troubleshooter car stops. All others continue with the tour leader who will pull off and stop at the next appropriate and safe turnout spot. Two-way radios tuned to channel 5 are used if possible, at the front, middle and rear. For road hazards where there is not time to announce on the two-way radio, safely swerve well around the hazard to signal the cars behind you of the hazard. The last Corvette should be assigned by the tour leader as his spotter or trouble car.
• To resume the tour after a stop: Merge back onto the roadway following the car in front of you and only when safe to do so. If safe, the last vehicle should pull out to block traffic allowing a buffer for the other cars to pull out.
• Anyone driving a “Tin” car (cars other than a Corvette) must stay at the rear and behind the last Corvette.

Poker Run – Saturday
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Poker run      Parking Lot

Poker Run Instructions  2024                                                                   Start and End in the Parking Lot
Map

DO NOT OPEN YOUR POKER HAND ENVELOPES… It will disqualify them!

Each entry receives one poker hand included with their registration. You may buy additional poker hands during online registration. No additional poker hands will be sold at the event. COB members are NOT eligible to participate in the Poker Run.

At each stop participants will blind draw one chip for each card. Volunteers will punch a hole in the poker hand envelope on the corresponding number. If a participant draws a chip number that has already been punched, they will draw again.

Details soon

All poker hands will be collected at the last stop. Please make sure your entry number is on each poker hand envelope. Any tampered with or opened envelopes will be disqualified. Winners will be announced after the awards on Saturday evening.  The winner must be present to collect the prize.