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Second Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament

Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 11:00 AM (PT)

Commerce, CA

Second Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Sales End Price Fee Quantity
Player Seat
If you purchase more than one ticket, you will be contacted for the additional player names.
Ended $250.00 $0.00
Spectator Ticket Ended $75.00 $0.00
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Event Details

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Online Registration is now closed. However, Onsite Registration will be open tomorrow at the event starting at 11am.

Benefiting Children's Institute, Inc.'s work with children who are

affected by community and family violence.

 

The event will attract high-profile No Limit Hold'em poker enthusiasts and celebrities!

  • Lunch and cocktails will be provided.
  • Initial buy-in is $250 to play and includes a player seat and lunch. 
  • Re-buys of $100 will be available at the first three levels only. 
  • Spectator seats are $75 and include entrance into the event and lunch. 
  • Free valet parking with validation.
  • 11:00 a.m. Registration and lunch starts
  • 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Instructional table for those who would like to brush up
  • 12:30 p.m. Tournament begins

Cash and Prizes will be awarded to the final 10 finishers, which includes: 

1st - $5K + Celebrity signed event poker felt + WPT seat (priceless)

2nd - $2500 + Celebrity signed event poker felt

3rd - $2000 + Celebrity signed event poker felt

4th - $1750 + Celebrity signed event poker felt

5th - $1500 + Celebrity signed event poker felt

6th - $1250 + 1 seat to WeSpark Tournament + Mastro’s Steakhouse gift certificate

7th - $800 + 1 seat to WeSpark Tournament + Wine tasting for 8

8th - $550 + GroOrganic gift certificate

9th - $400 + 2 Chiropractic treatments

10th - $250 + coffee bean basket + 10 In n’ Out gift certificates

The event also includes a Silent Auction with many fantastic items up for bid:

Kings of Leon signed guitar

Landon Donovan signed jersey

One year parking pass at The Grove

Gold VIP card for a year of unlimited dining at Johnny Rockets

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea vacation

Spa treatment at Montage Beverly Hills

Patrick McCarthy paintings

Sonki Fitness Bootcamp 5-Week Training

Morongo Casino Spa and Dinner

A gift certificate from Xanica Jewelry... AND MORE... here:

http://www.biddingforgood.com/childrensinstitute/Poker2

We anticipate over 30 celebrities to join Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress Camryn Manheim to walk the red carpet and more than 300 players and spectators to enjoy the afternoon of food and play.  Celebrities...

Jason Alexander, Sean Astin, Hank Azaria, Maria Bello, Brandon Beemer, Michael Bower, Gabrielle Carteris, Tony Denison, Farah Fath, Joely Fisher, Deirdre Hall, Cheryl Hines, Michael John, Ricki Lake, John-Paul Lavoisier, Jesse Metcalfe, Ali Najad, Kathy Najimy, Kevin Nealon, Roxy Olin, Erik Palladino, Mekhi Phifer, Mimi Rogers, Jon Tenney, Tuc Watkins are all confirmed to play*! 

 

The Poker Committee including Bobby Azinian, Shelli Azoff, Lisa Caravella, Tracey Gluck, John Halperin, Camryn Manheim, Doug McKellar, Andy Mendelsohn, Amy Reinhard, Emilia Serrano, Suzanne Todd invite you to ANTE UP!

 

 

For more information about the event, or to become an event sponsor, contact:

 Amber Rardin, Director of Events 
 213.807.1959     arardin@childrensinstitute.org
Must be 21. Play responsibly. 1-800-GAMBLER or www.problemgambling.ca.gov 

 *schedule permiting