Bill Engvall set for October 9 show at Quechan Casino Resort

Quechan Casino Resort in Winterhaven, California, will host comedian Bill Engvall at its Pipa Event Center on Friday, October 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for the 21-and-over show, with details available through the resort’s entertainment page.

Why it matters: - Bill Engvall’s appearance adds a nationally recognized comedy act to Quechan Casino Resort’s live entertainment lineup. - The show gives the Winterhaven property another draw for visitors from the Yuma, Arizona, area and beyond.

What happened: - Quechan Casino Resort will present Bill Engvall at the Pipa Event Center on Friday, October 9 at 8 p.m. - Tickets are on sale now through the resort box office and online. - The show is 21 and over. - All times are listed in Arizona time.

The details: - Engvall is a Grammy-nominated comedian, actor and bestselling author. - He is known for his role in the Blue Collar Comedy Tour with Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy and Ron White. - The tour sold out arenas across the country and helped broaden Engvall’s audience. - Engvall’s stand-up catalog includes Here’s Your Sign, Dorkfish, 15° Off Cool, Just Sell Him for Parts and Aged and Confused. - His “Here’s Your Sign” routine became one of the most recognizable comedy bits of the 1990s and helped launch his first platinum-certified comedy album. - His specials have aired on Comedy Central, Showtime and Netflix. - Engvall starred in The Bill Engvall Show on TBS, appeared on Last Man Standing and finished fourth on season 17 of Dancing with the Stars. - He has also appeared on The Tonight Show, Late Show with David Letterman and The Late Late Show. - Ticket information is available at the resort’s entertainment page, and the box office can be reached at (877) 783-2426.

Between the lines: - The booking fits Quechan Casino Resort’s strategy of using the 20,000-square-foot Pipa Event Center for comedians, concerts and other marquee acts. - The resort’s mix of gaming, dining and hotel rooms supports overnight traffic tied to live shows. - The event also reinforces the resort’s role as an entertainment venue owned and operated by the Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe.

What's next: - Ticket sales are underway ahead of the October 9 performance. - Quechan Casino Resort is directing guests to playqcr.com for additional information. - The resort continues to promote future live entertainment at the Pipa Event Center.

The bottom line: - Engvall’s show gives Quechan Casino Resort a recognizable headliner and another reason for fans to visit the property this fall.