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Sky City Casino Jalapeno Eating Contest

Location: Acoma, NM
Date: 08-26-2006
Winner: Pat Bertoletti

August 26 marked the day that competitive eaters descended on Sky City Casino and the 3rd Annual Sabor Caliente Salsa & Chili Championships. This year, a jalapeno eating contest tested the skills of the bravest gurgitators on the circuit.

Pat Bertoletti took home the title of World Jalapeno Eating Champion with 177 pickled peppers in 15 minutes. Coming in second was Rich "the Locust" LeFevre with 155. Third was "Jalapeno" Jed Donahue with 144. Erik the Red was in fourth, consuming 107, and "Buffalo" Jim Reeves rounded out the top five with 74.

Prize breakdown: 1st Place - $1,000 plus Acoma Pottery 2nd Place - $500 plus Acoma Pottery 3rd Place - $350 plus Acoma Pottery 4th Place - $250 plus Acoma Pottery 5th Place - $150 plus Acoma Pottery

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