Celebrities and other high profile guests will wage their bets on Saturday afternoon, October 23, 2010, at the Commerce Casino, in support of Children’s Institute, Inc.’s (CII) work with children who are affected by community and family violence.
Top players have a chance to win a cash prize pool totaling more than $15,500, a seat at the 2011 World Poker Tour® Celebrity Invitational (priceless) and more.
To see footage from last year’s event,
Click Here - 2009 Poker Tournament Highlights
WHO: Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actress Camryn Manheim will return as host of CII’s “Second Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament.” Manheim will be joined by other celebrities who have a passion to support families in need. Celebs who have already signed on include: Jason Alexander, Sean Astin, Hank Azaria, Brandon Beemer, Michael Bower, Gabrielle Carteris, Tony Denison, Farah Fath, Joely Fisher, Deirdre Hall, Cheryl Hines, Michael John, Ricki Lake, John-Paul Lavoisier, Chad Lowe, Jesse Metcalfe, Kathy Najimy, Kevin Nealon, Cheri Oteri, Erik Palladino, Mimi Rogers, Sara Rue, Tuc Watkins, as well as friends of Children’s Institute.
WHEN: Saturday, October 23, 2010
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Celebrity Photo and Interview Opportunities
12:30 p.m. – Tournament Starts – Opportunity to film tournament play
WHERE: Commerce Casino
6131 Telegraph Rd
Commerce, CA 90040-2501
CONTACT: To be an event sponsor, or to register as a player or spectator, visit www.childrensinstitute.org or contact Amber Rardin, 213.807.1959 or arardin@childrensinstitute.org.
The CII Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament Committee members include: Bobby Azinian, Shelli Azoff, Lisa Caravella, Tracey Gluck, John Halperin, Camryn Manheim, Doug McKellar, Andy Mendelsohn, Amy Reinhard, Emilia Serrano, and Suzanne Todd.
Children’s Institute, Inc. helps children who have been affected by violence in their homes or communities. Since 1906, CII has served at-risk children and families in some of Los Angeles’ most devastated neighborhoods. We provide healing and support so that traumatized children can recover and lead healthy lives.
Must be 21. Play responsibly. 1-800 gambler or www.Problemgambling.Ca.Gov
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Last year event is a success. I hope that this year tournament would raised greater funds and hopefully more and more live and online casino players joined this kind of charity.
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