Children's Institute, Inc.: News Article: Celebrity Highlight Video from 2009 CII Poker Tournament

July 12, 2010

Celebrity Highlight Video from 2009 CII Poker Tournament

The cards were flying and celebrities were playing as Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actress Camryn Manheim hosted Children’s Institute’s First Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament on October 17, at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles. World Series of Poker Champion Jamie Gold and pro poker player Alex Outhred were emcees for the event, which raised more than $80,000 to benefit children who have been traumatized by violence, abuse and neglect.

The $5,000 top prize went to actor Tuc Watkins, who donated $1,000 of it back to Children’s Institute. Other celebrities who supported the tournament included Brandon Beemer, Michael Bower, Jose Canseco, Ken Davitian, Tony Denison, Joely Fisher, Jennie Garth, Nicholas Gonzales, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Cheryl Hines, Jamie Kennedy, Ricki Lake, Chad Lowe, Kevin Nealon, Cheri Oteri, Mekhi Phifer, Kevin Rahm, Mimi Rogers, Sara Rue, Alison Sweeney, Greg Vaughn, Jay Wilkison and Rick Yune.

The Second Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament is set for October 23, 2010, at Commerce Casino and promises to have even more action! Don’t miss out on the thrills and excitement of high-stakes Texas Hold ‘Em. Sign up today! There are a limited number of player seats, so be sure to register early.

For 2010 Tournament event info, to see which celebs have already signed on, and to register, click here.

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