Celebrity Casino Night Sponsored By Online Poker
Successful online poker room UltimateBet will be helping out at the First Annual Tony and Eva Longoria-Parker Celebrity Casino night.
The night hopes to raise money to help children and young adults with special needs to integrate and flourish in society.''I'm incredibly excited that the popularity of poker is able to help such an important cause and I'm unbelievably honoured to be associated with this charity,' stated UltimateBet pro Phil Hellmuth, who is on board to emcee the event.
The celebrity tournament begins on August 9th and the $300 buy-in includes a buffet dinner, $10,000 chips and $2,000 chips for all other casino games. The winner of the tournament will receive a seat in the 2009 World Series of Poker $10,000 No Limit Hold’em Main Event, kindly provided by UltimateBet.
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Posted by SlotSpot – 13 Aug 2008, 5:11 AM
This isn't the first I've heard about this event, but I've said it before and I'll say it again: bravo for doing something people enjoy to raise money for special needs young people!
Posted by Martin – 13 Aug 2008, 5:50 PM
I think its a great idea behind it and I know many that would take part in something like this. Its good for those involved on either side of the line.
Posted by chandy – 15 Aug 2008, 6:26 PM
So many people are left out when it comes to charitys and its good to see these guys working hard for a nice cause.
Posted by tinker – 19 Aug 2008, 1:30 AM
Does anyone know how long this tournament is running for or is it done for the year? I am confused since its now past the date of start but no word on a winner.