Betting on fun

Jun Ishiminne from Kohala spins the bingo wheel as Kupuna from around the island gathered Thursday for Casino Day at Old Kona Airport Park Makaeo Pavilion. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
Kupuna from around the island gathered Thursday for Casino Day at Old Kona Airport Park Makaeo Pavilion. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
Lori Lei Shirakawa shuffles cards for a game of poker as Kupuna from around the island gathered Thursday for Casino Day at Old Kona Airport Park Makaeo Pavilion. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
Kupuna from around the island gathered Thursday for Casino Day at Old Kona Airport Park Makaeo Pavilion. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

In the first big event since COVID, kupuna from senior clubs around the island gathered Thursday for a Casino Day at Makaeo Pavilion at Old Kona Airport Park.

Kupuna played craps, roulette, poker, blackjack and more in a fun filled, no money exchanged morning in a Vegas styled atmosphere.

For many seniors who cannot afford to make a trip to the ninth island, the day gave them the experience of excitement, including a lunch provided by Sandy’s Drive In.

Click here and log in to view this story

Start Free AccountGet access to 7 premium stories every month for FREE!

Already a Subscriber?Current print subscriber? Activate your complimentary Digital account.

Subscribe NowChoose a package that suits your preferences.

New Hawaii law expands abortion access, protects providers

Parade disinvites Hawaii lawmaker after pride flag comments

Share this story

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Featured Jobs