Poker Pros
and Celebs are Going All In For A Cause
At The Can’t-Miss Party Of The 2010 Olympics
RICHMOND, BC — While the finest athletes in the world give their all
for their countries at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, the
hottest party of the Olympic Festival will see celebrities and poker
pros giving their all for a great cause. The River Rock Casino will
play host on February 22 to “All In For A Cause,” a charity poker
event and party that is creating a massive buzz throughout Vancouver
and the Olympic community.
All In For A Cause is sponsored by ALL IN Magazine and ALL IN Energy
Drink, which is celebrating the hotly anticipated launch of ALL IN
Canada. Tickets to the event can be obtained by logging on to
www.ticketmaster.ca and searching
for “All In For A Cause,” with proceeds going to such charities as
the Haitian Relief Fund, Bush/Clinton Fund, Squid & Squash
Foundation, Fallen Heroes Fund, and 9/11 Foundation.
Among those in attendance will be World Series of Poker champions
Phil Hellmuth, Chris Ferguson, Johnny Chan, Robert Williamson III,
Jerry Yang, and Jamie Gold. Also, the party will feature such
celebrities as 2008 Playboy Playmate of the Year and star of the hit
show The Hills Jayde Nicole, That ’70’s Show star Danny Masterson,
and many more.
The event will feature poker lessons from the pros, an open bar with
top-shelf spirits, appearances by major Olympic athletes, music
provided by DJ Danny Masterson, a red-carpet entrance at 7 p.m., and
a silent auction featuring items such as ice skates signed by
five-time Olympic medalist Apolo Ohno, custom poker tables, jewelry,
watches, memorabilia, and skybox seats for events. There will also
be a live auction with three special, never-before-seen items up for
bids.
For anyone passionate about poker, serious about making a difference
for an assortment of worthy charities, or just looking to have an
amazing night out at the hottest party of the Olympic Games, All In
For A Cause at the River Rock Casino is one party you can’t afford
to miss. This will be a sellout event, so get your tickets early!