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Post by Leanne on Feb 13, 2010 5:11:36 GMT -5
Hollywood's Hottest and Poker's Finest to Face Off at 8th Annual WPT Invitational (BUSINESS WIRE) - World Poker Tour: WHAT: World Poker Tour and Commerce Casino will roll out the red carpet for the most glamorous stop on the poker circuit-the 8th Annual WPT Invitational. The exclusive, invitation-only event welcomes Hollywood celebrities, industry VIPs and world-class poker players who go head-to head in a freeroll Texas Hold 'Em poker tournament for charity, $200,000 in cash prizes and eternal bragging rights. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit Chrysalis, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping homeless and economically disadvantaged individuals become self-sufficient through employment opportunities. WHO: To date, more than 100 celebrities are confirmed, including Eric Dane, Teri Hatcher, Benji Madden, Jesse Metcalfe, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Hank Azaria, Michael Vartan, Ricki Lake, Marlon Wayans, Chris Kattan, Camryn Manheim, Kevin McKidd, Jerry Ferrara, Balthazar Getty, Shannon Elizabeth, Eddie Cibrian, Donnie Wahlberg, Jennifer Tilly, Billy Burke, Ron Livingston, Laura Prepon, Danny Masterson, Chris Masterson, Jordy Masterson, Harry Morton, Willie Garson, Ricardo Chavira, Matthew Lillard, Alessandra Torresani, Ethan Embry, Zachary Quinto, Rick Yune, Melinda Clarke, Ian Gomez and Ben Lyons. In addition to WPT hosts Mike Sexton and Vince Van Patten, confirmed poker Professionals include Howard "the Professor" Lederer, Andy Bloch, David "the Dragon" Pham, Antonio "the Magician" Esfandiari, Phil "the Unabomber" Laak, Erik Seidel, Allen Cunningham, Bill Edler, Mark Seif, JC Tran, Linda Johnson and Yevgeniy Timoshenko. WHEN: February 20th -- 5:30 pm: Media check-in opens. All TV/video crews and photographers must be set up on the red carpet by 6:45pm. -- 7:00 pm: Red carpet arrivals and VIP cocktail reception begin -- 8:00pm: Tournament starts. Filming & photography of tournament from floor perimeter; floor access via PR escort only. PHOTOS & FOOTAGE: To receive event b-roll footage (Electronic Press Kit) or photography, contact llagree@worldpokertour.com or 323.599.9145. Event photos will also be available for download at www.zumapress.com or www.jpistudios.com. WHERE: The Commerce Casino, 6131 East Telegraph Rd, Los Angeles (323) 721-2100For World Poker Tour General Media in advance: Kim Burghart, 323-330-9874 kburghart@worldpokertour.com or Day of event: Lyndsay LaGree, 323-599-9145 Jackie Lapin, 818-317-6074 or To Request Media Credentials for This Event: Visit www.worldpokertour.com/media/?x=credentialapp. Please specify "WPT Invitational" as event you wish to cover. YOU MUST HAVE WPT CREDENTIALS TO COVER THIS EVENT!
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Post by Leanne on Feb 13, 2010 8:37:05 GMT -5
On February 20th & 21st 2010, the World Poker Tour rolls out the red carpet for the most glamorous stop on the poker circuit—the 8th Annual WPT Invitational™. This exclusive, invitation-only event welcomes Hollywood celebrities and world-class poker professionals who go head-to-head in a freeroll Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament for charity, cash prizes and eternal bragging rights. The final 6 players will return March 3rd to compete on the official WPT set for a piece of the $200,000 prize pool and a $25,000 seat into the WPT World Championship. Chrysalis has been named as the exclusive charity partner for the 2010 WPT Invitational and will receive all cash proceeds from tournament rebuys. The event will be filmed for national broadcast on Fox Sports Net. Chrysalis is offering a limited amount of seats for $5,000 to this invitation-only event. ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY WITH POKER PROS AND CELEBRITIES You and a guest will receive access to a VIP cocktail party. You will receive $10,000 in chips to play and the chance to compete against celebrities and poker pros for a piece of the $200,000 prize pool and a WPT title. Your guest can stay and watch the tournament. The WPT Invitational is held at the prestigious Commerce Casino in Los Angeles, home of the worlds largest poker room. SPECIFICS: * Entry for you and a guest into the red carpet VIP cocktail party before the tournament (7pm – 8pm on February 20, includes complimentary cocktails and food) * 1 seat to play in tournament (guests can stay and spectate). * Each player receives: $10,000 in chips to play and Optional 1-time $200 rebuy for another $10,000 more in chips during the first three levels (100% of rebuy proceeds benefit Chrysalis) All proceeds from seat purchase is a donation to Chrysalis. Seats are not for sale. You must be 21 years or older to attend. Seats are non-transferrable. NOTE: The last 6 players standing will compete—on the WPT set, which will be filmed for national broadcast on FSN as part of the WPT Season VIII season—for a piece of the $200,000 prize pool on March 3rd , donated by Commerce Casino. First place receives $100,000, including a $25,500 buy-in to the WPT World Championship event at Bellagio in Las Vegas, April 17 – 24, 2010. The winner will also receive a Tiffany & Co. WPT Champions bracelet and a WPT title and a place in poker history. www.changelives.org/poker/ Chrysalis is a Los Angeles based non-profit dedicated to helping economically disadvantaged and homeless individuals become self-sufficient through employment opportunities. Learn more at www.ChangeLives.org
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Post by Leanne on Feb 13, 2010 8:41:03 GMT -5
Chrysalis and World Poker Tour® Partner for Exclusive Celebrity Tournament: WPT Invitational Business Wire, Jan 14, 2010 Hollywood Stars and the Game’s Biggest Pros to Put on a Poker Face for Charity, February 20 – 21 at Commerce Casino in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES -- World Poker Tour® (WPT) and non-profit organization Chrysalis have teamed up to roll out the red carpet on Saturday, February 20 at Commerce Casino for the most glamorous event on the poker scene: the 8th Annual WPT Invitational. Every year, the exclusive invite-only event gives Hollywood stars a chance to put their best poker faces forward against the game’s top pros and compete in a three-day tournament for charity, cash prizes and a place in poker history. Red carpet arrivals and an exclusive cocktail party will kick off the action, giving invited guests the chance to mingle with their favorite stars or brush up their poker skills with WPT Boot Camp tutorial. “Shuffle Up and Deal” will immediately follow when approximately 500 participants will take their seat in the battle for a piece of the $200,000 prize pool—including a $25,500 seat to the WPT World Championship in April—donated by Commerce Casino. Every participant will have the opportunity during the first two hours of play to do a one-time $200 “re-buy” to receive an extra $10,000 in chips and get back in the game. One hundred percent of the re-buy proceeds will benefit Chrysalis, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping economically disadvantaged and homeless individuals become self-sufficient through employment opportunities. Additionally, WPT has made tickets available to Chrysalis to help boost critical fundraising support. Starting today, there will be a limited time auction. For all the details and a link to the auction, visit www.changelives.org/poker. “It’s great when so much fun can also have such a positive impact,” said Mark Loranger, CEO of Chrysalis. “The funds raised at this event will allow us to help thousands of men and women suffering from poverty and homelessness in Los Angeles gain employment, earn a paycheck and get their lives back on track." “Every year WPT partners with a different charity for the Invitational to bring light to a variety of issues and the organizations that are hard at work to make a difference,” said Adam Pliska, WPT President. “We’ve found an incredible partner this year in Chrysalis and look forward to bringing more recognition and support to such an important cause through this fun, high profile event.” Reaching its eighth year on the WPT tournament circuit, the Invitational has become a highly popular event among celebrities and poker pros alike. Ray Romano, Jason Alexander, Jon Hamm, Ricki Lake, Don Cheadle, Brad Garrett, Mena Suvari, Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, Camryn Manheim, Paris Hilton and Michael Vartan and are just a few of the celebrities who have tried their hand against legendary pros like Doyle Brunson, Phil Ivey, Gus Hansen, Chris “Jesus” Ferguson and Jennifer Harman. “This tournament has continued to grow and evolve over eight years, and this year will be even bigger and better than ever,” said John Griffo, Commerce Casino Director of Poker Operations. “We have added 100 additional Invitational seats for play and the first 100 players to buy in to the LAPC main event will receive entry into this invite-only tournament. Additionally, Tournament Director Matt Savage has built an incredible schedule around the event, featuring a $10,000 Heads Up event, a $25,000 tournament and the WPT LAPC Main Event, making for a truly exciting and unparalleled week of poker.” Players who survive the first day will resume play at 1 p.m. on February 21. The last six players remaining will return March 3 to compete for the $200,000 prize pool, donated by Commerce Casino. The winner will take home the $100,000 first place prize, which includes a $25,500 seat in the WPT World Championship. The Final Table is played on the WPT stage and recorded for broadcast on Fox Sports Net (FSN). The episode will air on FSN in May 2010. Check your local listing for dates and times as programming is subject to change. For more WPT Invitational information, visit www.worldpokertour.com/WPTInvitational.aspxNOTE: The events on February 20 - 21 are not open to the public. To request media credentials for this event, please contact Kimberly Burghart at kburghart@worldpokertour.com. Celebrity client relations are handled by Feinstein/McGuiness PR and all submissions should be directed to wpt@fmpr.tv. To obtain audience tickets for the March 3 TV final table, please email tickets@worldpokertour.com. About WPTE World Poker Tour (WPT) is one of the most recognized names in internationally televised gaming and entertainment with brand presence in land-based tournaments, television, online and mobile. Leading innovation in the sport of poker since 2002, WPT ignited the global poker boom with the creation of a unique television show based on a series of high stakes poker tournaments. WPT is now broadcast globally in 150 countries and is currently filming its all-new eighth season for broadcast on Fox Sports Net’s national sports network in the United States. WPT also offers a unique online subscription and sweepstakes-based poker club, ClubWPT.com, which operates in 38 states across the U.S. WPT also participates in strategic brand license, partnership and sponsorship opportunities. WPT is a subsidiary of PartyGaming Plc. For more information, see www.worldpokertour.com. About Commerce Casino Commerce Casino is the largest poker casino in the world. There are more than 200 poker tables featuring just about every form of poker: Texas Hold ‘em, 7-Card Stud, Omaha, Lowball, Pot Limit, Mexican Poker, Pineapple, Draw, Low-Ball and many others. Also offered are Pan and California games. Commerce Casino is also recognized for its innovative “Bring Your Home Game to Commerce” program which enables poker fans to invite their friends and family for a casual home game, bachelor party or birthday celebration with a professional dealer in the casino setting. Commerce Casino is located at 6131 East Telegraph Rd., Commerce, CA 90040, just off the Santa Ana (5) Freeway at the Washington Blvd. exit. The phone is (323) 721-2100. For more information, go to www.commercecasino.com. About Chrysalis For 25 years, Chrysalis has helped over 30,000 people out of homelessness and poverty and on to the path toward self-sufficiency at three centers located throughout Los Angeles County where poverty is most pervasive: downtown Los Angeles (Skid Row), Santa Monica, and in the San Fernando Valley (Pacoima). findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_20100114/ai_n47578706/
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Post by Leanne on Feb 21, 2010 9:28:46 GMT -5
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Post by Leanne on Feb 21, 2010 12:52:31 GMT -5
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Post by redhat on Feb 22, 2010 18:48:19 GMT -5
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Post by Leanne on Feb 23, 2010 1:10:21 GMT -5
oooh great find Redhat thanks
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Post by marcy on Feb 23, 2010 1:25:49 GMT -5
Excellent Redhat, thanks!!
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Post by Geniusmentis on Feb 23, 2010 10:25:29 GMT -5
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Post by marcy on Feb 23, 2010 21:29:28 GMT -5
Thanks, Dani!
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Post by Leanne on Feb 24, 2010 2:15:43 GMT -5
World Poker Tour(R) Invitational Sets Records with 567 Players and More Than $100,000 Raised... 02.23.10, 07:14 PM EST BusinessWire - More than 100 celebrities and industry VIPs took on poker's biggest players at the tables last weekend for the 8th Annual World Poker Tour(R) Invitational. Kicking off Saturday night with red carpet arrivals at Commerce Casino in Los Angeles, the three-day Texas Hold 'Em tournament pulled a record-setting field of 567 players and raised $109,700 for Chrysalis (www.changelives.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping economically disadvantaged and homeless individuals become self-sufficient through employment opportunities. Some familiar faces who pulled up a chip and a chair for charity included Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart, Teri Hatcher, Dave Annable and Odette Yustman, Jenny McCarthy, Hank Azaria, Jerry Ferrara, Eddie Cibrian and LeeAnn Rimes, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Kevin McKidd, Oliver Hudson, Camryn Manheim, Donnie Wahlberg, Jennifer Tilly, Michael Vartan, Laura Prepon, Billy Burke, Ian Gomez, Shannon Elizabeth, Danny Masterson, Chris Masterson, Tia Carrere, Jesse Spencer, Matthew Lillard, and Sara Rue, as well as poker pros Chris "Jesus" Ferguson, Erik Seidel, Mike "the Mouth" Matusow, Antonio Esfandiari, Phil Laak, Mark Seif, Prahlad Freidman, JC Tran and many others. "We're overwhelmed by the generosity of all the players and celebrities in supporting Chrysalis," said Mark Loranger, Chrysalis CEO. "With $100,000 raised this evening, thousands of men and women in Los Angeles will be able to transition out of poverty and homelessness into a more hopeful future. We salute the WPT for hosting a world class event that gives back so much to the community." After 15 hours of play spread over two days, Alfonso Ribiero, Willie Garson and Kirk Acevedo proved they could hold their own, placing in the top 50, while for the second year in a row Ricki Lake proved her poker prowess, busting out in 18th place. She was followed immediately by Marlon Wayans in 17th while Grant Heslov and David Zayas just barely missed the final 6, busting out in ninth and seventh place respectively. The final six players include reality star Trishelle Cannatella, poker pro Thor Hansen, Commerce Casino satellite winner Steve Elliott, Bellagio satellite winner Sean Urban, amateur player Neev Baram and LeRon Washington from Virginia, who qualified to play in the Invitational through www.ClubWPT.com, WPT's legal subscription poker website. They will return to Commerce Casino on March 3 to play in front of WPT television cameras for a WPT title and a piece of the $200,000 prize pool generously donated by Commerce Casino. The winner will take home a $100,000 first place prize, which includes a $25,500 seat in the WPT World Championship held at Bellagio in April. "Once again it is Commerce Casino's honor to host an event that has become the premier celebrity event in poker, and at the same time, can benefit so many people in need," said John Griffo, Commerce Casino Director of Poker Operations. "After eight years, the World Poker Tour Invitational just continues to get better and better, and proves once again that Commerce is Hollywood's casino to the Hollywood stars."
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Post by marcy on Feb 24, 2010 4:55:22 GMT -5
Did we finally find something Kevin doesn't excel at? Oh well, 99.99% perfect is good too ;D
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