Annie Duke Giving Away $10K WSOP Seat
Be there for Annie Duke’s charity poker tournament to benefit After-School All-Stars at the Commerce Casino on Thursday, May 20th starting at 6:30PM. California Governor Schwarzenegger’s After-School All-Stars is a nonprofit organization for at-risk youth.
Take the time to help out this cause for some kids that deserve all the help they get. Make a difference in the future of these young lives with participation in this event. Entries are $250 per player with $100 re-buys and $75 for non-players. All proceeds go to After-School All-Stars.
While you’re feeling good about yourself you will be rubbing shoulders with some of poker’s royalty mixed up with a generous slate of Hollywood stars. Maybe you’ll get lucky and walk away with a $10K WSOP Main Event seat. You could ride away on you very own Segway personal transporter or play away on a Scott Ian (Anthrax) signed Jackson guitar. Registration begins at 6:30 pm at Commerce Casino in Los Angeles, CA.
Don’t miss this opportunity to mingle with the beautiful people. Where else can you be a part of the fast lane crowd for a low, low $250?
Hope to see you there.
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