Bracket Madness Watch Party Dances Into Emerald Queen Casino March 19 through 22
Four-day college basketball tournament celebration features a 40-foot viewing screen, fan competitions, and a chance to win up to $50,000 with a half-court shot.
Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel (EQC) will host Bracket Madness, a four-day college basketball tournament celebration watch party featuring tournament viewing and fan competitions, Thursday, March 19 through Sunday, March 22, 2026, at EQC Event Center in Tacoma.
The four-day Bracket Madness watch party invites basketball fans to experience the excitement of college basketball’s biggest tournament at Emerald Queen Casino, featuring a 40-foot screen with stadium seating, interactive games, and daily prize drawings through the weekend.
Emerald Queen Casino will also offer a special “Bed & Brackets” hotel package, featuring discounted room rates on March 18, 19, and 20. Guests who book the package will receive a $50 food credit for each night of their stay and priority seating in the EQC Event Center for tournament viewing.
EQC Players Club members can also step up to take a half court shot to win up to $50,000 in the Coca-Cola sponsored half-court shot challenge. During Bracket Madness, members can visit any promo kiosk between 12PM – 7:15PM to print an entry ticket, and enter for a half-court shot before 7:30PM each promotion day inside the EQC Event Center. Each day at 7:30PM, one lucky member will be drawn to take one half court shot for $10,000, with a special $50,000 shot on Sunday to cap off the weekend of basketball madness. Full details and rules are available at emeraldqueen.com/half-court-shot.
VISUAL / COVERAGE OPPORTUNITIES
• Fans attempting their practice shots of the half-court shot challenge all day
• The $10,000 (Thursday through Saturday) and $50,000 (Sunday) half court shots at 7:30PM
• Crowds reacting to buzzer-beaters and tournament moments on the 40-foot viewing screen
• Modelo Beer Garden and interactive game zone activities
• Interview opportunities with event organizers, including Emerald
More Information: https://emeraldqueen.com/bracket-madness/
