Play Your Best Card: 2016 One Step Charity Poker Championship

Put on your best poker face for the 2016 Charity Poker Championship benefitting Children’s Oncology Services, Inc., on Thursday, February 18th, held at the beautiful Montgomery Club. Dan Bernstein from WSCR “The Score” AM 670 and a board member of the nonprofit returns as emcee for this 11th annual No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em tournament. Players from all over the Chicagoland-area and Northwest Indiana play their best hand for an evening of poker and high stakes gambling, memorable food and drinks, prizes and of course, charity.

The event will host an estimated 240 poker players and more than 100 spectators and volunteers. Players of all levels will compete for approximately $15,000 in prizes including the coveted Grand Prize: a seat at the 2015 World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas ($10,000 value) sponsored by RW Baird. Any player who knocks out one of the celebrity bounty players will also receive a $25 gift card!

Up the ante’ and help Children’s Oncology Services, Inc. provide camp and program experiences that allow children with cancer to just being kids again. Not a card shark? Come and enjoy the open bar and delicious buffet provided by The Montgomery Club.

WHEN: Thursday, February 18th

Check-in begins at 5:00 p.m.

Poker tournament begins at 6 p.m. (all participants should be checked-in and seated by 5:45 p.m.) Tournament seating will be via random draw. Seating is limited to 240 players.

WHERE: The Montgomery Club

500 W. Superior St., Chicago, Illinois 60654.

Parking: Valet parking is available for $18.

There are also several public parking lots available within walking distance of the Montgomery Club.

PRICE: $275 entry fee to play in the regular tournament, $650 for the High Roller Satellite and $75 for spectators

To sign up or for more information about the tournament structure, please visit www.onestepcamp.org or call 312.924.4220 **Entry is limited to the first 240 players who register**

REGISTRATION:

On-line Player registration - click or paste: www.onestepcamp.org/events/poker/

Players must be 21 years old or older to gamble. If you or someone you know have a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.

ABOUT CHILDREN’S ONCOLOGY SERVICES, INC.

Children’s Oncology Services, Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of children diagnosed with cancer. Through our One Step Programs, we offer camp experiences and other programs throughout the year that allow children with cancer to just be kids. Our programs offer fun, friendship and support to children and families in a safe and nurturing environment. We exist to heal scars that no one can see such as fear, isolation, depression, lack of support and no longer fitting in. Through community, support and shared experiences with peers, we deliver happy, pain free medicine called “camp.” The organization is supported by more than 350 volunteers, including medical professionals, who generously donate their time and services. For more information, please visit www.onestepcamp.org. Children’s Oncology Services, Inc. is a recognized 501 (C) 3 organization.