The Community Board of The Cancer Support Center is holding its 8th annual Texas hold’em poker tournament fundraiser. Play begins promptly at 5:30 p.m., doors open at 4:30 p.m.
The $175 pre-registration fee includes open bar, food and appetizers. At the door, entry will be $200 if space is still available; the tournament is limited to 100 players. Spectators are invited with a $50 cover charge.
Cash and prizes for the final table is $5,000, although pool prize money may vary depending on number of players.
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About this fundraiser: The is the 8th tournament, the 4th held it at Balagio's. This annual tournament has raised over $88,000 to date to help provide support programs and services that help people improve their quality of life during the cancer experience. We're looking to top $100K after this event. There are 60-80 participants each year with cash and prizes awarded to the "final table" much like world series of poker. It's fun for occasional gambler as well as those a bit more seasoned.
