Boyd Gaming : World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters Return to Orleans Arena Oct. 27

LAS VEGAS-The legendary Harlem Globetrotters will bring their incredible ball handling wizardry to Orleans Arena on Friday, Oct. 27.

Best known for their celebrated basketball artistry, the Harlem Globetrotters have been thrilling fans with their rim-rattling dunks, trick shots, comedy and unequaled fan interaction for more than 90 years. Throughout their history, the team has showcased its talents in more than 120 countries and territories on six continents, entertaining hundreds of millions of fans, including popes, kings, queens and presidents. New this season, the Harlem Globetrotters debuted basketball's first four-point line, located 30 feet from the basket and six feet, three inches beyond the top of the NBA's current three-point line.

The Globetrotters' star-studded roster includes Big Easy Lofton, Ant Atkinson, Hi-Lite Bruton, Thunder Law, Bull Bullard and Cheese Chisholm, as well as female stars TNT Lister and Ace Jackson. After the game, Globetrotter stars will sign autographs and take photos with fans. The roster varies by city and is subject to change.

Showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets start at $24, and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000; online at www.orleansarena.com; or in-person at gift shops inside The Orleans, Suncoast, Gold Coast and Sam's Town. Tickets may also be purchased the day of the show (depending upon availability) at The Orleans Arena box office or The Orleans Showroom daily.

About Orleans Arena

The Orleans Arena, a Boyd Gaming facility located just west of the Las Vegas Strip, is one of the nation's leading multi-purpose sports and entertainment facilities and the 2014 recipient of the Venue Excellence Award from the International Association of Venue Managers. In addition, the Orleans Arena is one of only a handful of arenas in the United States to achieve LEED Gold Certification and is part of the largest company in Nevada to achieve SHARP Certification for commitments to safe venue operations. According to Venues Today magazine, the Orleans Arena, which hosts more than 200 events each year, consistently ranks in the Top 10 for ticket sales in the United States and internationally among venues of similar size. These events include nationally touring concerts, NCAA basketball conference tournaments, family shows, motorsports and other unique events. For more information, call 702-365-7469 or visit www.OrleansArena.com. Stay connected to the Orleans Arena on Facebook and on Twitter (@orleansarena). The Orleans Arena is a property of Boyd Gaming. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming is a leading diversified owner and operator of 24 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com. Boyd Gaming and Orleans Arena press releases are available at boydgaming.mediaroom.com.