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03/13/2010		Online Casino Style: News Charity Poker Tournament for Vets
Home History Games News Dictionary		Online gambling is a huge part of the current success of the game of poker, but live tournaments certainly have their attraction as well. Because competitions continue to do so well in the live circuit, it’s an excellent opportunity to earn some good press for gambling in general, and so celebrities tend to turn out for the opportunity to compete for charity. Just such a tourney found its conclusion this past week, as professional poker names as well as mainstream celebs turned out to play, raising money for the Paralyzed Veterans of America. The organization Paralyzed Veterans of America is a group dedicated to the care of seriously injured veterans from all of the military branches, taking care of the troops who have dedicated themselves to preserving the American freedoms we enjoy. The tournament was appropriately held in Washington D.C., hosted by the World Series of Poker bracelet champion Mike Sexton, and Linda Johnson. It took place at the Grand Hyatt in the heart of the city. The funds raised by the event will go directly to the charity, simultaneously benefiting paralyzed veterans and raising awareness for their cause. The winner will still be awarded – earning themselves a $10,000 valued seat in the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event. A number of celebrities showed up for the cause and the competition, including a number of well-respected names from the online gambling community as well as tournament regulars; Andy Bloch, Lee Childs, Kenna "Cowboy" James and film star Ben Affleck were all in action, along with a host of other pros, politicians and celebrities. Sponsors for the events include the Poker Players Alliance, the leader in proactive measures for the legalization of online gambling in the US political arena, as well as corporate sponsors such as Walmart, Reynolds America, Orchestrate Technology, Merkle, Data Management Inc. and Midwest Direct Mailers. A silent auction has been announced to accompany the poker action, which will also benefit the cause. The organization is 63 years old this year, founded by a small group of service members returning from their terms in World War II with spinal cord injuries.

03/13/2010

Online Casino Style: News
Charity Poker Tournament for Vets

Online gambling is a huge part of the current success of the game of poker, but live tournaments certainly have their attraction as well. Because competitions continue to do so well in the live circuit, it’s an excellent opportunity to earn some good press for gambling in general, and so celebrities tend to turn out for the opportunity to compete for charity. Just such a tourney found its conclusion this past week, as professional poker names as well as mainstream celebs turned out to play, raising money for the Paralyzed Veterans of America.

The organization Paralyzed Veterans of America is a group dedicated to the care of seriously injured veterans from all of the military branches, taking care of the troops who have dedicated themselves to preserving the American freedoms we enjoy. The tournament was appropriately held in Washington D.C., hosted by the World Series of Poker bracelet champion Mike Sexton, and Linda Johnson. It took place at the Grand Hyatt in the heart of the city.

The funds raised by the event will go directly to the charity, simultaneously benefiting paralyzed veterans and raising awareness for their cause. The winner will still be awarded – earning themselves a $10,000 valued seat in the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event. A number of celebrities showed up for the cause and the competition, including a number of well-respected names from the online gambling community as well as tournament regulars; Andy Bloch, Lee Childs, Kenna "Cowboy" James and film star Ben Affleck were all in action, along with a host of other pros, politicians and celebrities.

Sponsors for the events include the Poker Players Alliance, the leader in proactive measures for the legalization of online gambling in the US political arena, as well as corporate sponsors such as Walmart, Reynolds America, Orchestrate Technology, Merkle, Data Management Inc. and Midwest Direct Mailers. A silent auction has been announced to accompany the poker action, which will also benefit the cause. The organization is 63 years old this year, founded by a small group of service members returning from their terms in World War II with spinal cord injuries.