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HPT Televised Jennifer Harman CPT Poker Throw Down at Reno Peppermill Raises More Than $100,000 for Nevada SPCA

LIPS Lord Griffon of Las Vegas wins team Poker Throw Down competition, with Matt Vinks of Martinez, California taking home overall individual prize.

On Saturday, 21 May, HPT filmed the most exciting team and individual poker competition for television.  Poker pros, Hollywood celebrities, Olympic and MMA athletes, and industry VIPs made the trek to Reno, descending on the Peppermill Resort Hotel & Casino for the fifth annual Jennifer Harman Charity Poker
Tournament (JHCPT) benefiting the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Nevada SPCA). The  tournament featuring the Poker Throw Down team and individual format was sponsored by Reno Peppermill, Rockwell Time, Grrrinders.com, Konami, IGT, Nike, ProSource, and Lord Griffon, and raised more than $100,000 for the charity.

Notable poker pro participants included Jennifer Harman, Daniel Negreanu, Annie Duke, Andy Bloch, Layne Flack, Jamie Gold, Tom Marchese, David Chicotsky, Jerry Yang, Jeff Madsen, Men Nguyen, Mark Kroon, Gary DeBarnardi, Dennis Phillips,  Darvin Moon, Antonio Esfandiari, Lee Markholt, Kathy Liebert, Joanne “JJ” Liu, Bryan Devonshire, James Van Alstyne, and Jon Friedberg. Notable celebrities included Julie Benz, Lou Diamond Phillips, Robert Jayne, Chauncey Leopardi, Yancey Arias, Christopher Ashworth, Adrian Paul,
Mekhi Phifer, Jason Chambers, Jennifer Elise Cox, Dori Rosenthal, AJ Lamas, Dennis Haskins, Samantha Ryan, Liz Friedman, Paulo Benedetti, and Nicholas Gonzalez. Industry VIPs included “AlCantHang,” HPT’s Chris Hanson, HPT’s Fred Bevill and Jaymz Larson, Lizzy Harrison, Anjela Brunson, Kevin “Kevmath” Mathers, Linda Johnson, Jan Fisher, and 2008 JHCPT Champion Seth Dupree. Notable athletes included Ross Powers, Nate Holland, and Mason Aguirre.

Sporting custom branded jerseys, 25 spirited teams from all across the southwest entered Peppermill’s 
  Tuscany Event Center and walked the red carpet directed by Miller/Brown Productions and hosted by poker media personalities Melissa Castello and Eddy Sebat. Escorted by celebrity captains and companion animals, teams posed for complimentary photos courtesy Rob Gracie of GreasieWheels. Pacific Auction Company hosted a giant silent auction and the Nevada SPCA raised additional funds through its retail center.

The tournament, emceed by Alex Outhred and George Kozel, commenced at 1PM
and was directed by David Lamb. Following three re-buy and add-on periods, Robert “Mr. Omaha” Williamson III led a live auction featuring an autographed guitar donated by Sir Elton John and his band. A total of 568 tournament participants competed for individual prizes, along with more than 500 pot sweeteners, bounties, and giveaways courtesy Grrrinders.com, Frends, FullTilt,  NIke, Lakeside Inn, and Lucky’s Barbershop. All participants received a Nike backpack tote. 

By 8:15PM, play had reached the final table. The top ten finishers were Matt Vinks from Martinez, Joe Tehan of Las Vegas, Debbie Espe of Dallas, Jim Bradley and Lance Donnel of Reno, Kathy Stahl of  San Ramon, Rob Arcania, Andrew Barber, and Emilio Porcalla of Sacramento, Mike LaBarbera of San Jose, Jerry Yang of Madera, and Paris Justice.   
Each were awarded $1,650 Nevada State Championship HPT televised Main Event seats, Grrrinders.com Gold subscriptions, and sports watches courtesy Rockwell Time. The total value of final table product and service prizes exceeded $61,000.

 Barber, Yang, LaBarbera, Arcania, Stahl, Donnel, 
and Bradley went out in tenth through fourth places respectfully. Debbie Espe was the next to be eliminated, winning “Last Woman Standing”  prizes, including a silver and gemstone necklace courtesy Lord Griffon Jewelry and a Ladies of Poker Wear gift basket. In heads up action, Matt Vinks of Martinez   eliminated poker pro Joe Tehan of Las Vegas for the win. In addition to Rockwell Time watches valued at  $3,500 apiece and HPT Main Event Seats, Tehan and Vick were each awarded silver and gemstone custom designed Lord Griffon bracelets. Vick’s individual participant grand prize included a Grrrinders.com Diamond membership, a $3,000 L.A. Racing VIP Experience  for six persons, a giant illuminated sculpture courtesy Black Tai Salt Co., and Lou Gehrig limited edition art valued at $800.

 Following the tournament, players, teams, and celebrities gathered for the third annual Poker Throw Down party inside Peppermill’s Terrace Lounge featuring live entertainment and complimentary cocktails. Casino General Manager George Kisler was master of ceremonies. Overall individual winner Matt Vinks posed before a packed crowd with his crystal trophy created by Seaena.

Bronze medals and the third place crystal team trophy went to Players Club Casino of Ventura, California, owned by Bill Kracht and led by celebrity team captain Joe Tehan. Silver team medals and the second place crystal team trophy went to Lucky’s Mens Club & Barber  Shop owned by Aaron  Ralls and led by an elated Jennifer Elise Cox. LIPS Lord Griffon Two owned by Lupe Soto and led by celebrity captain Joanne “JJ” Liu was crowned the 2011 Poker Throw Down team champions, receiving gold medals and the first place crystal team trophy. Members of all three winning teams will receive Grrrinders.com memberships and FullTilt duffles. The LIPS Lord Griffon Two team champions will receive the “Pro For A Day” grand prize and have its team photo published in the next issue of Ante Up Magazine.

This fall, selected segments of the JHCPT Poker Throw Down will be  included in HPT’s national television programming, available in over 100 million homes across America, on a syndicated network including DIRECTV and Dish Network stations. 

Additional JHCPT in-kind donators included Rockwell Time, Lord Griffon, www.ProSourcePromos.com, www.Grrrinders.com, Guice Energy Gum, Custom Jewelry by Nancy Humphrey, Scentsy, Buddha Balm, Body Essentials, Calico Dragon, EatStrong, Quad Queens, Happy House, World Series of Barbecue, Poker Players Alliance (PPA), MyExpressFreight.com, Frends, ProSource, Players Club Casino, Lakeside Inn, Lucky’s Mens Club & Barbershop, and GreasieWheels. All proceeds benefited the Nevada SPCA.

The 2011 Poker Throw Down is  a GreasieWheels production. Complimentary photos are available for viewing and download by visiting www.GWphotostore.com.

For more information, ways you can help, or to make a donation, visit http://www.nevadaspca.org.

Read AlCantHang and Lizzy Harrison's entertaining account of events by clicking here.

Intrepid Fallen Heroes Poker Fundraiser to Award 2011 WSOP Main Event Seat

New York fundraiser benefiting American troops to award 2011 *World Series of Poker Main Event Seat grand prize.

Tamsen Fadal of WPIX-TV will host the Second Annual Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund Charity Poker Tournament at Hudson Terrace, 621 West 46th Street in New York, on Thursday, 14 April, at 6:30PM,. The winner of the poker tournament will receive a 2011 *World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event Seat valued at $10,000.

Last year’s host, 2009 *WSOP Championship final table finisher Steven Begleiter, will join NBC’s "30 Rock" Kevin Brown and "PokerDivas" founder Ellen Leikind at this year's charity fundraiser and poker tournament, featuring a cocktail reception sponsored by The Patron Spirits Company, WineWave, and Manhattan Beer Distributors, followed by dinner, entertainment, and silent and live auctions.

Proceeds will support the treatment of military personnel suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence, our nation’s foremost facility for addressing TBI, and other efforts supporting wounded service members.

Tournament seats are $750. Spectator entry is $250. The IFHF fundraiser is a Maverick Events
production.

Contact Candace Jarkow at candace@mavevents.com or Sarah Grasso at sarah@mavevents.com for more information and sponsorship opportunities.

About Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund helps those who have put their lives in danger for their country. The fund has made grants to the families of those lost in Iraq and Afghanistan and built an advanced  rehabilitation center for those with amputation and severe burn injuries and the National Intrepid Center of Excellence for military personnel suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury. Visit www.fallenheroesfund.org/ for more information.

About Maverick Events
Maverick is a full service event production company. In 2008, founder Candace Jarkow received the prestigious 5-Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences for her work with the Eric Trump Foundation. Visit http://www.Mavevents.com/.

*World Series of Poker and WSOP are trademarks of Harrah’s License Company, LLC.

View and download photos of last year's event at www.GWphotostore.com. 

 

Contact:

Candace Jarkow
CEO - Maverick Events
(646) 867-2555
candace@mavevents.com

Sarah Grasso
Director of Events - Maverick Events
(646) 867-2555
sarah@mavevents.com

 

GreasieWheels Announces Jennifer Harman Throw Down Charity Poker Tournament Hosted by Peppermill Reno

On Saturday, May 21st, Peppermill Resort Casino will host the fifth annual Jennifer Harman Celebrity Poker Tournament (JHCPT) benefiting the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Nevada SPCA) No-Kill Shelter. The JHCPT Reno is also celebrating its third annual Throw Down - the most exciting team competition in history. With participation doubling each year, the 2011 JHCPT is expected to reach 1,000 participants. 

The JHCPT will take place in conjunction with the Nevada State Poker Championship, and will be included in Heartland Poker Tour’s (HPT) fall line-up of televised programming available in over 100 million homes across America. All proceeds will benefit the Nevada SPCA. Past JHCPT contributions have allowed the sanctuary to extend its community outreach program, build awareness around the no-kill movement, and expand its facility with the official unveiling of the “Jennifer Harman Wing” in 2008.

“The best thing about having a pet is experiencing their unconditional love,” says Harman. “The Nevada SPCA ensures these once abandoned and abused animals are cared for, adopted, or live humanely in its no-kill shelter for the rest of their lives. Everyone who participates is actually saving a life, and that means so much to me.”

The Throw Down poker competition features a unique ten-player team format, yet also allows for individual player participation. Each team is piloted by a celebrity or pro poker player and the Throw Down points system determines the top three finishing teams. 

The poker tournament features both a Throw Down team and individual player award system. The top three teams will receive team trophies, prize packages, medals, and Throw Down packs. The top 100 finishers will each receive valuable prizes. Additional prizes include “bounties” on pros and celebrities, “pot sweeteners,” “Last Woman Standing,” “Cracked Aces,” “Most Re-Buys,” and “On the Bubble.”   The no-limit hold’em JHCPT buy-in is $200 + $30 for individuals, and $2,500 per team. To register, visit http://www.jenniferharmancpt.com. 

The team entry fee includes a poker pro or celebrity appointed team captain, a red carpet walk, official team photos, and ten each; custom branded jerseys, JHCPT entries, commemorative gifts, tickets to the VIP Throw Down party, and complimentary gift bags courtesy the Nevada SPCA and generous product sponsors. Visit our team captain page to view confirmed celebrities and pros. 

Fundraising activities include a Pacific Auction Company silent auction starting at 11AM, the JHCPT at 1PM, and a Throw Down party at 8PM. The Throw Down party features an open bar sponsored by Peppermill Reno inside its elegant Terrace Lounge. Throw Down party entry is $20 for individual participants, $30 general admission, and Throw Down team participants are free. Other activities include a celebrity and team red carpet walk with companion animals, a team procession, and Nevada SPCA’s “Kind Minds” presentation. Visit www.NevadaSPCA.org or www.jenniferharmancpt.com for more information. The 2011 Poker Throw Down Competition is a GreasieWheels production.

About the Nevada SPCA
Nevada SPCA (Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) or, Nevada SPCA No-Kill Animal Sanctuary, is a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit organization. Its primary mission is to save and protect animals in need. The Nevada SPCA promotes humane education, makes referrals for low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination services to the public, and serves as an advocate by encouraging people to be the best possible guardians for the companion animals in their care. Since its inception in 1982, it proudly maintains a "no kill philosophy," and will save animals that Nevada SPCA can help make healthy and friendly by all reasonable measures. There is no time-limit for all Nevada SPCA animal residents. To adopt an animal, to make a donation, or for more information, please visit the website at www.nevadaspca.org, call (702) 873-7722, or e-mail nevadaspca@aol.com.  

About Peppermill Resort Casino, Reno

The Reno hotel resort and casino has undergone nine major expansions and recently celebrated the grand opening of its $400 million Tuscan-themed expansion featuring a 17-story hotel tower, spa and salon, three new restaurants, pool, garden and nightclub. Reno's premier hotel casino offers 1,630 rooms with 785 suites, 10 unique restaurants, 16 themed bars and lounges, and over 106,000 square feet of convention space. The Peppermill has always been a solid member of the community and has continuously raised the bar for providing an outstanding resort experience in Northern Nevada; garnering hundreds of accolades from community and industry peers and publications including selection as one of the “Top 10 Casinos in America” by MSN with CitySearch. Peppermill Resort Spa Casino’s accomplishments are a true tribute to its leadership and employees. Visit www.PeppermillReno.com for more information.

About HPT
Founded by Todd Anderson and Greg Lang in 2005, Heartland Poker Tour isbuilt on a grass-roots strategy, "Real People, Unreal Money.” HPT providespoker enthusiasts a televised "Texas No Limit Hold'em" poker tour withaffordable buy-ins. HPT is currently filming Season VII and is available inover 100 million US homes each week, in addition to widespread distributionthroughout Europe and the Caribbean. For more information and a completeschedule of upcoming events, visit www.HeartlandPokerTour.com.

About the Poker Throw Down
Debuting 2009 in Reno, Nevada, the Poker Throw Down is a concept developed by Lisa Wheeler, Lupe Soto, and Gina Trampusch. This unique no-limit Texas hold’em poker competition features a ten-player team format, uniting casinos and card rooms across America, yet also allows for individual player participation. Owned and operated by GreasieWheels, the Poker Throw Down is pending trademark with the USPTO, OMB Number 0651-0009 - International Class 041. 

Contact:

Lisa Wheeler
JHCPT Executive Director
info@jenniferharmancpt.com

Joy Miller
Media Director
joyjoy712003@yahoo.com

Julia Jeffers-Peaua
Communications Peppermill Resort Spa Casino - Reno
jjeffers-peaua@peppermillreno.com

Doug Duke
Executive Director Nevada SPCA
NevadaSPCA@aol.com

Gina Intrieri-Trampusch
JHCPT Event Coordinator
gina@jenniferharmancpt.com

Jen Mastrud
HPT Director of Public Relations
Jen@HeartlandPokerTour.com

 

GreasieWheels Photography Announces Image Gallery Merge

Las Vegas, NEVADA (19 November, 2010) -- GreasieWheels, the industry leader in poker and gaming event  coordination and photography, has recently updated its website by combining two photo houses; www.GWphotos.com and www.GWPhotoStore.com. 

GreasieWheels was named the “Official Photographers” by Harrah’s Entertainment for the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) and WSOP Europe. Event, Main Event, final table, and lifestyle photos are available for viewing and purchase exclusively at www.GWphotos.com. 

GreasieWheels original photo house, www.GWPhotoStore.com, features special, charity, and gaming events dating back to 2007. To access both galleries, visit www.GreasieWheels.com/images. Each offers visitors viewing, purchasing, Lightroom, and client download capabilities.

“Eventually, we’ll combine all of our galleries onto one website,” stated gaming photo industry and WSOP media veteran Lisa Wheeler. “It’s a pretty big undertaking, but visitors should be able to enjoy a one-stop-shop by summer 2011. Next year we plan to unveil several software upgrades that will further enhance the client, player, and fan experience.”

GreasieWheels is committed to providing consumers with the highest quality imagery. Its elite team includes lead photographer Rob Gracie, executive photographer Jeff Brushie, veteran tournament photo journalist BJ Nemeth, image editor and coordinator Lisa Wheeler, and production coordinator Joy Miller. Josh “Punte” Zerkle of www.withleather.com also contributed at the 2010 WSOP.

About GreasieWheels - Founded November 30, 2007, GreasieWheels is a limited liability company, license number E0840482007-3, with a Certificate of Existence With Status in Good Standing issued 18 October 2010, granted by the Secretary of State, Carson City, Nevada. Founded, owned, and operated by L. Wheeler, GreasieWheels is dedicated to answering photographic production, talent, public relations, and gaming event coordination needs in the poker industry.

MMA Legend Randy Couture Hosts Charity Poker Tournament and Halloween Bash at Golden Nugget

Third Annual “Operation All In” fundraiser for Xtreme Couture G.I. Foundation

Mixed Martial Arts legend Randy “The Natural” Couture will host the third annual “Operation All In” charity poker tournament and auction fundraiser benefiting the Xtreme Couture G.I. Foundation at the Golden Nugget Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 30 starting at 2 p.m in The Grand events center.

This event is open to the public and will include; a celebrity charity poker tournament featuring professional poker players, MMA and Hollywood celebrities; live and silent auctions offering MMA memorabilia, and dinner with Couture and a one-hour personal MMA lesson; autograph sessions with photo opportunities; raffle prizes; and a Halloween after party inside Gold Diggers. Proceeds will benefit injured US soldiers.

Confirmed participants include MMA fighters include Randy Couture, Tyson Griffin, Ryan Couture, Martin Kampmann, Gray Maynard, Jason Ron, Ray Sefo, Mike Pyle and John Alessio, David Zayas of “Dexter” and “The Expendables,” pop artist Michael Godard, and professional poker players Howard Lederer,  Andy Bloch, Layne Flack, Jon Friedberg, Gavin Smith, Perry Friedman, Antonio Esfandiari, James Mordue, Todd Brunson, Nick and Michael Binger, Dutch Boyd, Lacey Jones, Matt Savage, and “Donk Down Radio” personality Bryan Micon and “Raw Vegas’” Dave Farra.

The winner of the “Operation All In” charity poker tournament will take home $10,000 in cash and top finishers will win valuable sponsored product prizes.

The buy-in for “Operation All In” is $225 with $100 multi re-buys. Tournament participants will also receive free entry to the first annual Randy Couture Halloween bash starting at 8 p.m. inside Gold Diggers nightclub overlooking the Fremont Street Experience. For those not wishing to participate in the poker tournament, general admission tickets to the Halloween bash will be available for $25 at the door.

“Operation All In” is sponsored and supported by Deepstacks, Poker Players Alliance, Full Tilt Poker, Xtreme Couture MMA, Lord Griffon, Godard Art, and the Golden Nugget.

Seats are limited. Tournaments seats may be purchased in advance inside the Golden Nugget Poker Room, by calling (702) 386-8383 or (800) 777-4658, ext. 8164, or by email at poker@goldennugget.com. Participants may also register on the day of the event. For more information visit www.xtremecouturegifoundation.org or www.goldennugget.com.

Jimmy Button Rides Across US For Spinal Research

On October 6th, former motocross champion Jimmy Button and, then, trainer Cory Worf were joined by more than a dozen other riders, starting their trek across America on bicycles. The estimated 2,428 miles from San Diego, California, to Daytona Beach, Florida. Their objective is to raise money for spinal cord research.

In January 2000, Jimmy was a Factory Yamaha motocross racer and Cory was his personal trainer and best friend. On January 22nd of that year Jimmy suffered paralyzing injuries when he crashed during practice for the San Diego round of the AMA Supercross series. The injuries sustained was a pinched spinal cord in the C-2 to C-6 region of his neck leaving him paralyzed from the neck down, and considered an incomplete quadriplegic. After many months of rehabilitation he was able to regain movement and be one of the very fortunate few that ever recover from these types of injuries. During this time, Cory was ever present in the long rehab process.

Now, ten years later, Jimmy and Cory are teaming up to ride bicycles from the place of his accident (Qualcomm Stadium) to Daytona International Speedway to raise money for those people that were not so fortunate after suffering a spinal cord injury. The goal is to raise money for the very important research that is going on that could end the suffering a person goes through after having injured their spinal cord.

At approximately 2428 miles and averaging 60 miles per day, the ride is expected to take nearly 2 months.

Follow Jimmy's quest at www.milesformiraclestoday.com

 

 

GreasieWheels Named Official Photographers of 2010 World Series of Poker Europe

Professional photographer Rob Gracie and industry veterans BJ Nemeth  and Lisa Wheeler to provide WSOPE image coverage at London’s Casino at the Empire.

GreasieWheels, the industry leader in poker and gaming event coordination and photography, is excited to announce its team for this year’s World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) at London’s Casino at the Empire. The lineup includes professional photographer Rob Gracie, industry elite blogger BJ Nemeth, and operations manager Lisa Wheeler. GreasieWheels will provide fans, players, and media with the highest quality imagery available for viewing and purchase at http://www.wsopphotos.com. In addition, Nemeth will provide a daily photo blog throughout the WSOPE no-limit hold’em Championship main event starting September 23rd.

“We’re very excited to be working with Harrah’s Entertainment at this year’s WSOP and WSOPE,” stated GreasieWheels founder and CEO Lisa Wheeler. “We’re always looking for ways to improve our software and coordination capabilities and have recently taken on the challenge of providing image coverage in real-time. Fans and players can look forward to more lifestyle and event photographs from London.” 

BJ Nemeth has been covering tournaments since the 2004 WSOP and is the longest standing live-tournament reporter in the industry. In 2005, he introduced hand-for-hand coverage, and is the lead tournament reporter for the World Poker Tour (WPT). Last year, he changed the way WSOP fans viewed poker photography with his innovative PokerRoad.com photo blog. He's also a panelist on the award-winning "Poker Beat" weekly podcast.

Professional photographer Rob Gracie has shot thousands of photos for online, advertising, and print publications for more than 20 years. His credits include; WSOP 2005-10, High Stakes Poker, Poker After Dark, NBC National Heads-Up Championship and High Stakes Golf; brands Nikon, Budweiser, and Evian; and Sports Illustrated, Time, USA Today, National Geographic Adventure, TransWorld, Bluff, Card Player, PokerPro, and All In magazines.

To view and purchase official 2010 WSOP photos, visit http://www.WSOPphotos.com.

 

Darius Goes West Announces Charity Poker Tournament at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas

Darius Weems joins professional poker players Bryan Devonshire and Gavin Smith for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) fundraiser at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino October 2nd.

 

In 1966, celebrity comedian Jerry Lewis introduced an entire generation to muscular dystrophy with the longest running telethon fundraiser. “But, young people have never heard of Jerry Lewis,” says Darius Weems, a Georgia native of the Athens projects born with the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) genetic disorder. Weems, determined to raise awareness, has touched today’s youth with “Darius Goes West, a documentary that traces the real-life journey of a 15-year-old as he and his crew travel west in hopes of participating on MTV’s “Pimp My Ride” TV show. Rather than dwelling on his fatal disease, Weems, with the help of eleven young friends, has documented a courageous trek. “Darius Goes West” has won awards from 28 independent film festivals, has been viewed by millions, and raised much-needed funds for DMD research.  

 

On Saturday, October 2nd, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas will present the Darius Goes West Charity Poker Tournament, hosted by Darius Weems and his talented crew, along with professional poker players Bryan Devonshire and Gavin Smith. A red carpet walk and silent auction will start at 4PM. The no-limit Texas hold’em tournament will start at 5PM. The cost to enter the tournament is $200 + $20. There will be unlimited $50 re-buys available during the first three 30-minute levels and a one-time $50 add-on for twice the starting stack. Fifty percent of the initial buy-in, combined with generous product donations, will be distributed among money winners. Fifty percent of the initial buy-in, re-buys and add-ons, along with general event proceeds, will benefit DMD research.    

 

For more information, tournament structure, prizes, and seat reservations visit http://www.greasiewheels.com/events. The Darius Goes West charity poker tournament is a GreasieWheels production.

 

Note:

Congratulations to the winners of this year's Darius Goes West Charity Poker Tournament.

First place               Dutch Boyd of Las Vegas, NV

Second place          Rob Gracie of Las Vegas, NV

Third place              David Plastik of Las Vegas, NV

Fourth place            Levy Yoel of Las Vegas, NV

Fifth place               Layne Flack of Las Vegas, NV

Sixth place              Ray F. Deegan of Billings, MO

Seventh place        Aaron Goin of Elezibeth, CO

Eighth place           Logan Smalley of Athens, GA

Ninth place            Darius Weems of Athens, GA

Cracked Aces        Donna Lawton of Ogden, Utah

Last Woman Standing Annie LePage of Las Vegas, NV 

 

About Darius Goes West

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is the number one fatal genetic disease to affect children in the world. Experts are in agreement that Duchenne could be treated or cured in the not too distant future. The primary goal of the Darius Goes West foundation is to catalyze that effort. The continuing story of Darius Goes West, his crew, and the tens of thousands of supporters they have met along their travels can be experienced at http://www.dariusgoeswest.org/. This website is continually updated with short videos, blog posts, and innovative initiatives that aim to affect a cure for DMD.

Eldorado Hosts Deep Stack Poker Events Through Monday

For players in the Northern California/Nevada region looking for action this week, Eldorado Hotel Casino  is hosting deep stack poker tournaments through Monday. The summer series kicks off Wednesday at noon with the daily $200 no-limit hold'em event and continues through Sunday. Eldorado is adding $5,000 to the first event prize pool and a total of $20,000 to the series.

Saturday's schedule is jam packed, starting with the no-limit hold'em championship event number 8 at noon, the LIPS Tour $100 + $25 ladies no-limit hold'em bounty tournament at 4PM, followed by a $100 no-limit hold'em event at 7PM.

Sunday features a $200 "Beat the Boss" event hosted by Gregg Carano and Margie Heintz, each worth a $1,500 bounty. Other prizes and pot sweeteners will also be included.

Eldorado is offering the first 100 callers a reduced room rate starting at $35 for deluxe/standard accommodations. Call (800) 232-5825 and ask for the "Summer Poker Tournament" offer and use code "OSPT".

For more information and a schedule of events visit http://www.eldoradoreno.com/casino/poker.aspx.

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More About the Eldorado Deep Stack "Hot Fun in the Summertime"

Starting chips for the Noon $225 NLH events will be $10,000 and an additional $2,000 in chips with an optional $10 staff bonus. The $540 NLH event will begin with $12,500 in starting chips and $2,500 additional chips with an optional $10 staff bonus. Rounds are 30 minutes. The $2,500 or $5,000 added cash will be applied to each event's total prize pool.

 

Starting chips for the 4PM tournaments will be $4,000 and an additional $1,000 in chips with an optional $5 staff bonus. Rounds are 30 minutes.

 

Starting chips for the 5PM tournament will be $4,000 and an additional $1,000 in chips with an optional $5 staff bonus. The $2,000 added cash will be applied to the first place prize money only. Rounds are 30 minutes.

 

Starting chips for the 7PM tournaments will be $4,000 and an additional $1,000 in chips with an optional $5 staff bonus. Rounds are 20 minutes.

 

Payouts are based on the number of participants. Three percent of  the prize pool is withheld for poker room staff.  Satellites/Sit and Go’s will be offered throughout the Eldorado Deep Stack event. All participants must be at least 21 years of age and must have a Eldorado Club Card. TDA Tournament Rules apply. Electronic devices and cell phones are not allowed when participants have reached “in the money” in a tournament. Registration will open at 8:30AM on the day of each event.

Women in Poker Hall of Fame Honors Jennifer Harman, Kathy Liebert, and Billie Brown

Golden Nugget Casino Las Vegas hosts third annual induction dinner and dance sponsored by FullTilt Poker, Lord Griffon Jewelry, Oceans 11 and Bicycle Casinos.

The poker industry will celebrate the career accomplishments of three new inductees at this year's  Women in Poker Hall of Fame (WiPHoF) sponsored by Lord Griffon Jewelry and hosted by Golden Nugget Casino on Friday, September 3rd, at 6PM in Las Vegas. Respected poker cash game and tournament players Jennifer Harman and Kathy Liebert will join the elite roster of time-honored women at the third annual dinner and dance. A lifetime achievement induction will be posthumously awarded to poker industry visionary Billie Brown. 

Mistress of Ceremony and 2009 Inductee Jan Fisher will open festivities with a red carpet walk featuring 2010 inductees Jennifer Harman and Kathy Liebert. Also attending are 2008 and 2009 honorees Suzie Isaacs, Marsha Waggoner, Linda Johnson, Barbara Enright, June Field, and Cyndy Violette, along with industry VIPs, celebrities, and fellow poker players.

The glamorous white linen gala allows guests to enjoy no-host cocktails, music, and dinner. A silent auction will open at 6 PM. All proceeds will benefit Poker Gives. Poker Gives is a component fund of 501(c)(3) Nevada Community Foundation of Las Vegas, Nevada.

The event is open to the public and will take place inside the Golden Nugget Casino's Grand Ballroom. Tickets are $75 if purchased in advance at www.womeninpokerhalloffame.com and $90 at the door. A special room rate is available by mentioning LIPS tournament group code. Call 1-800-634-3454 for reservations.

Sponsors and supporters include FullTilt Poker, Lord Griffon Jewelry, Ocean's 11 Casino, The Bicycle Casino, Quad Queens, English Garden Florist, and GreasieWheels.com. The 2010 WiPHoF is a LIPS and Poker Public Relations production.

To continue the celebration of women in poker, the US Ladies Poker Championship $500+ $50 no-limit hold’em event will take place at the Golden Nugget Grand Ballroom and start at noon on Saturday, September 4th, continuing through September 5th. This event will be broadcast live over internet.
To read more about this year’s WiPHoF inductees visit www.womeninpokerhalloffame.com.

Contact:
Lupe Soto
lupe@lipstour.com