Chicago Charity Poker Events 2019
When: Summer 2021
Where: Paramount Pictures Lot
in Hollywood California
About the event
Variety’s Charity Poker & Casino Night has become one of the most anticipated fundraising events in the industryas entertainment execs and celebrities Go ALL IN for a Great Cause! To date, Variety’s nine Poker events have raised over one million dollars to provide lifesaving support for disabled, abused, physically-challenged, and underprivileged children in Southern California. Held at the beautiful Paramount Studios lot, over 350 studio executives, corporate partners and industry colleagues enjoy great food and Vegas-style gameplay. Before the cards are dealt, celebrities walk the Red Carpet and help raise awareness for Variety while Access Hollywood captures the evening’s festivities. Jamie Gold, World Series of Poker Main Event Champion hosts the evening and Special Celebrity Guest Announcer Bruce Buffer – Voice of the UFC – kicks off the night.
Last Year – At our 9th Annual Poker Night on July 24th, 2019, singer/songwriter Austin Mahone helped us present adaptive bikes to 4 amazing and deserving kids!
Thank you to everyone who attended last years event and congratulations to the winners!
Thank you to our sponsors!
- Central Illinois Poker is the only place in central Illinois where you can play live charity poker. You must be 18 years old in order to play charity poker in Illinois. The hosting charity offers tournaments (both single table and multi-table) and Cash games at every Central Illinois Charity Poker event.
- Join HFS Chicago Scholars Friday, May 13 at 6:00pm for their 5th annual Poker and Casino Night - 'All In for Scholars' which includes a chance to win a seat to the Main Event at World Series of Poker (valued at $10,000) in Las Vegas! The event is being held at a new venue this year, Galleria Marchetti at 825 W Erie.
- Watch this short video on how to win a FREE $580 CSOP Main Event Seat2019 CHICAGO SERIES OF POKER The top 5 players of all 2019 CSOP Events will earn points towards the 2019 CSOP Points List. The Top 10 Players on the 2019 CSOP points list will win a FREE Seat.
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Looking for charity & causes galas events in Chicago? Whether you're a local, new in town, or just passing through, you'll be sure to find something on Eventbrite that piques your interest. Professional poker players and poker enthusiasts filled the Keep Memory Alive Event Center for the second annual Texas Hold ‘Em Charity Poker Tournament on Friday, Sept.
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Chicago Charity Poker Events 2019 Schedule
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Chicago Charity Poker Events 2019 Calendar
Professional poker players and poker enthusiasts filled the Keep Memory Alive Event Center for the second annual Texas Hold ‘Em Charity Poker Tournament on Friday, Sept. 27. Hosted by casino legend Jack Binion, proceeds from the tournament benefit Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and its fight against neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, and more.
The evening kicked off with a reception where guests were treated to the musical stylings of Michael Shulman, and enjoyed tastings provided by Greene St. Kitchen, wine and specialty cocktails by Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits and Casa Dragones, and a make-your-own margarita bar by Kimo Sabe.
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Elite poker players and celebrities in attendance included Jack McClelland, Barry and Allyn Shulman, Jon Taffer, David Williams, and Duane “Dewey” Tomko. Partygoers, along with family and friends, had a great time as they played blackjack, and roused games of Jenga, corn hole and foosball. At the end of the evening, the winner received a $10,000 cash prize.
“More than 34,000 patients have visited our no-cost social services at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health,” said Keep Memory Alive’s Co-Founder Larry Ruvo. “These types of events are so meaningful to our programs and frankly we wouldn’t exist without your support. You have my thanks and all of our patient’s thanks for being here tonight.”
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