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Jack Binion and Daniel Negreanu to Host Keep Memory Alive Charity Tournament in Las Vegas

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:35:10 +0000

Casino operator Jack Binion and fellow Poker Hall of Famer Daniel Negreanu will host the Keep Memory Alive charity poker tournament Nov. 8 at in Las Vegas.

The festivities begin at 5 p.m. and will feature some world-class poker players such as World Series of Poker (WSOP) champion Ryan Riess and high-stakes legend Jason Koon. All proceeds from the evening will go to charity.

Playing Poker for a Good Cause

The charity event will take place at the Keep Memory Alive Event Center at 888 W. Bonneville Ave. Check-in for the charity event will start at 5 p.m. with the tournament kicking off at 6 p.m. Those who’d like to learn the basics of playing poker can participate in a skills tutorial at 5:30 p.m. leading up to the poker tournament.

Find Out What Poker Heavy Hitters Were at Russell Westbrook’s 4th Annual Poker Night

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:35:10 +0000

Back on September 13, the WPT Foundation partnered with Russell Westbrook’s Why Not? Foundation for the NBA star’s 4th Annual Poker Night, which raised funds for the Why Not? Foundation.

The event took place at Wynn Las Vegas, which will play host to this December’s WPT World Championship. Alongside his wife Nina Westbrook, the 2016-2017 Most Valuable Player (MVP) runs the Why Not? Foundation, which is a nonprofit designed to create pathways of empowerment for underserved communities with a focus on education, workforce development programs, and mental health and wellness resources.

Poker Champ Jamie Gold Actor Rob Riggle Host Charity Poker Event at Paramount Pictures

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 19:35:11 +0000

Poker champ Jamie Gold and actor Rob Riggle teamed up at Paramount Pictures in Los Angeles Wednesday night for a charity poker event to help raise money for special needs children.

The 12th annual Variety Poker and Casino Night sponsored by Commerce Casino was a huge success. Hundreds of celebrities and poker players showed up for a charity poker tournament, silent auction, food, drinks, and most importantly, to raise money for Variety - The Children’s Charity of Southern California, a nonprofit that helps provide funding, healthcare, and mobility for special needs children.

Super Senior Navy Vet Uses WSOP Cash to Help Friend in Need of Double Lung Transplant

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:35:13 +0000

The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was filled with plenty of heart-warming stories, one being that of 79-year-old Navy Veteran David Lower out of Gilbert, Arizona.

He played in Event #59: $1,000 Super Seniors and cashed his first-ever WSOP tournament finishing 42nd out of 3,362 runners for $9,709. What’s more, he donated $5,000 of that to help in the efforts for his friend’s son to receive a double lung transplant.

Raising Money for a Good Cause – A Look at Upcoming Las Vegas Charity Poker Events

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:35:14 +0000

The sun has set on the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas, but in the coming months, there are some fun poker tournaments on the schedule. We’re talking about a slew of charity events that will raise money for some great causes.

A Pair of CSOP Events

The Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) hosted a pair of events during the summer, and players won’t have to wait long for the next two. CSOP Event #68: Always Bet on Blue will take place on Saturday, August 17 at the Stirling Club.