Event Date:  July 4, 2024 - 6:00pm by Kelsey Penrose Do you love hot dogs? Do you love, say jamming a dozen of them down your maw within a very short amount of time? Well, do we have a surprise for you. Max Casino, located at 900 S. Carson St. in Carson City, is hosting its second annual hot dog eating contest on the Fourth of July. During this entirely American classic feat, a Top Dog will be crowned from 10 competitors who will be able to reign supreme for the year. Last year’s first and second place winners, Erik Flores and Greg Watts, are expected to return to defend their crowns. This year, the contest has even bigger stakes: the winner will receive a $1,000 cash prize, while the runner up will take home $500 for silver place. Contestants will undergo the task of scarfing ten hot dogs in ten minutes. Last year, Flores brought ho the gold with eight hot dogs taken down. Audience members will also be able to place bets on who they believe will reign supreme in the contest. How to Enter: Beginning today, Monday July 1, you can redeem your tier level drawing tickets once each day leading up to and including the Fourth. To enter the contest you must sign up for a player’s card which is free to do. On the day of, drawing tickets will be selected just before the contest takes place at 6 p.m. All participants will receive a Hot Dog Contest t-shirt, while the Top Dog will receive a special Top Dog t-shirt along with a trophy and their cash prize. To keep up to date with the Max Casino, please visit their Facebook page here.