It’s a sure bet that the inaugural Jeff Conine Celebrity Poker Classic will become an instant hit as it pairs celebrities with poker players at all levels for a great cause: raising awareness and funds for the Conine Clubhouse at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.
There will be a full house at Calder Casino & Race Course on Sunday, September 4, when the VIP baseball-themed reception kicks-off the fun at 6:00 p.m. followed by the poker tournament at 7:00 p.m. Twenty tables will fill the Studz Poker Club at Calder, each featuring a different celebrity or Florida Marlins player for participants to test their poker faces and challenge the skills.
The event will be flush with action including a VIP welcome reception to introduce the celebrities with an open bar and everyone’s favorite ballpark specialties. A silent auction will feature sports memorabilia with 100% of the dollars raised supporting the Conine Clubhouse. Players may also take out a $20 “Bounty” on the head of their favorite celebrity players for a chance to win a personally autographed item.
The top three players will be awarded the grand prizes: a designer men’s watch: a five-night stay at the Villages at Punta Gabriela, Costa Rica: or a Florida Marlins Experience, which includes throwing out the first pitch at a Marlins game, attending batting practice, and enjoying the game from the owner’s private suite. Fourth through tenth places will receive cash prizes, and the top 10 players will receive an autographed baseball helmet.
A $250 donation to the charity gets you a seat into the tournament, and sponsorship packages are also available. To register for the Jeff Conine Celebrity Poker Classic, learn more, or to make a donation, visit www.ConinePokerClassic.org or call Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation at (954) 265-7241.
