Habitat for Humanity Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament and Fundraiser to Benefit El Dorado County Building Project

Celebrity Poker Players Donate Time and Resources to Event, Related eBay Online Auction

EL DORADO HILLS, CA, -- The inaugural Habitat for Humanity Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament and fundraiser will take place at the El Dorado Hills Community Center in El Dorado Hills located on Harvard Way, on Saturday, 1 November, at 6 p.m. The charity event is open to the public and will include a raffle, music, entertainment, a silent auction, gourmet food prepared by local restaurants, no-host cocktails, and black jack. Raffle prizes include 18 additional poker tables.
The cost to participate in the celebrity poker tournament is $75 (price includes admission). General admission is $25. Guests and tournament participants may register at the venue on the day of the event, or pre-register by visiting www.edchabitat.com. To make a private donation or inquire about sponsorship opportunities contact JoDee Ross at (916) 425-8456.
A related online auction will begin on Saturday, 25 October, on eBay, and will conclude on the day of the event. Items for bid will include two-hour training sessions donated by 2007 World Series of Poker (WSOP) main event champion Jerry Yang, World Poker Tour (WPT) & WSOP bracelet winner J.C. Tran, WSOP bracelet winner and WPT's first lady of poker Linda Johnson, WPT champion JJ Liu, and WPT Ladies Poker Party champion Kelli Griggs. Additional prizes and online auction items will be provided by The World Poker Tour, Curtis & Co. Watches, CardPlayer Magazine, Life's A Bluff, FullTilt Poker, and the Jennifer Harman CPT. SpadeClub.com has generously donated valuable event prizes and giveaways.

News Added: 22 October, 2008

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