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Charity Tourney for WSOP Main Event seat (2008)

May 2008 15
Thu 7:00 PM
Location
Manhattan Auto Company

787 11th Ave
(between 54th & 55th streets
New York, NY 10019

How to find us
"Tickets are selling fast!! Register online to guarantee a seat. www.poker4life.org Slide show from last year's event: http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=23sc10i&s=3"

Estimated attendance
 325  people attended.
5.00 5.004

Who organized?
Poker4Life Charity

The 3rd Annual Poker4Life Charity tournament has been scheduled and we are ready to roll. Last year was a huge success; there were over 150 players that came for poker, and at least 50 more that came just for the party. We are very excited about this year's event and hope that you can come and join us.


TOP PRIZE IS A SEAT TO THE 2008 WSOP MAIN EVENT!!

Other prizes include:
- Fighter Pilot For a Day!
- Exotic Car Driving Experience!
- Red Rock Hotel & Casino Package
- Green Valley Ranch Resort Package
- Foxwoods Resort Casino Package
- Taj Mahal Package
- Gift Bag Certificate @ 1000/gift
- 8G i-Touch
- Digital Camera
- Tickets to the Great Sports Legends Dinner in NYC
- David Lee NY Knick Basketball Package
- Playboy Package
- ZYR Vodka Package
- Computer built by +NRG Computing
- Custom Made Shirt
- Jets Preseason Game Package
- 2 Tix to NY Yankees game
- 2 Tix to NY Mets game
- Shaquille O'Neal Basketball Jersey
- 7 Mo. Crunch Membership
- 6 Mo. Crunch Membership
- Massage Package #1
- Massage Package #2
- Poker table with logo
and more prizes to come....


Buy in is $250 for poker players, or $100 just for the party.

Please be aware that this is a rebuy event with unlimited rebuys for the first few levels of play.


The event will be held on Thursday May, 15 at:
The Manhattan Auto Company
787 Eleventh avenue (between 54th & 55th streets
New York City.
Event starts at 7, doors open at 6. Food and drinks will be provided, silent auctions, side table prizes, plenty of music, fun and, of course, poker.


With limited seating, it is recommended to register prior to the tournament.

For tickets please visit:
www.poker4life.org


Stay tuned for updates. We hope to see you there!

Thank you,
Poker4Life Team


Check out the video recap of last year's event here:

[working on uploading the dvd... stay tuned!]

Slide show from last year's event:


or http://www.myspace.co...

Past celebrity players and guests included:
Poker Pros Mike Sexton & Noli Francisco,
2007 WPT Hostess Sabina Gadecki,
NY Knick David Lee,
NY Giant Mathias Kiwanuka,
Miami Dolphin Louis Oliver,
Chicago Bear Antonio Garay,
Pittsburgh Steeler Santonio Holmes,
NY Ranger Scott Gomez
NJ Devil Jay Pandolfo,
Playboy Playmate Miss April 2005 Courtney Culkin,
TV/Movie Star Chris Murney,
50 models from Ford Modeling


"The Poker4Life charity event is a terrific night of fun and excitement with a silent auction and plenty of poker action. All proceeds go to a very worthwhile cause. I had the privilege of participating last year and it really was a 'night to remember'. I'd recommend that if possible, you should play in the Poker4Life tournament - you'll be glad you did."

Poker Pro
Mike Sexton


When and Where:
Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Manhattan Auto Company, New York , NY 10019

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Talk about this Meetup

  • nelson A
    Posted May 21, 2008 11:54 PM
    I really had a great time on this event, everybody was so nice there was free food free drinks it was really a great experince i guess my hightlight of the night was when i knock out a former ny senator with pocket 7 cards . i didt win the whole thing, i had a blast being there cant wait for the next event
  • Pre-Meetup comments below
  • nelson A
    Posted May 14, 2008 8:46 PM
    looking forward for tomorow is gonna be alot fun , who knows maybey ill win it all , hope i see some celebreties see you there guys good luck
  • Poker4Life Charity
    Posted May 11, 2008 12:38 PM
    Organizer
    If you purchased a ticket online then all you have to do is show up and check in at the registration table. Seating assignments will be taken care of. We are expecting a full house, 250 players. At the moment there are still ~125 tickets available for purchase. we generally receive 100-150 people showing up at the door. If you know anyone who is definitely interested in playing I recommend purchasing tickets online ahead of time. It will be first come first served at the door.
  • KrAzyKid03
    Posted May 10, 2008 6:08 AM
    Hey, i already order ticket online on www.poker4life.org so what am I gonna do now? Just make sure thanks. Also let me know, how people already entries for this tournament?
  • Poker4Life Charity
    Posted Apr 17, 2008 2:53 PM
    Organizer
    We are still working out the specifics on the drinks. Last year there was free liquor from the liquor sponsors as well as a cash bar available.
  • nelson A
    Posted Apr 16, 2008 1:15 PM
    I went online and register , for the buy in but i got a question on the drinks i didt buy in for the drinks does that mean iwont have anything to drink or can i buy the liquor went im sitting and playing there?
  • Poker4Life Charity
    Posted Apr 14, 2008 9:43 AM
    Organizer
    Due to space limitations, we recommend going online to purchase tickets if you would like to guarantee a seat. An RSVP on this site is not a placeholder. http://www.poker4life.org
  • nelson A
    Posted Apr 12, 2008 6:33 PM
    do you have to buy tickets before you get there i rsvped already but ihavent bought tickets yet will this a problem please reply
  • Poker4Life Charity
    Posted Mar 26, 2008 11:04 AM
    Organizer
    Tickets are selling fast! Register online to guarantee your seat: www.poker4life.org See you there!
  • Poker4Life Charity
    Posted Feb 21, 2008 9:31 AM
    Organizer
    Slide show from last year's event: http://tinypic.com/player.p...
  • Posted Feb 21, 2008 1:45 AM
    member of [masked] realy looking 4ward to playing
  • nelson A
    Posted Feb 16, 2008 4:45 PM
    man im gonna win that tournament bealive it. see me when you see me
  • Poker4Life Charity
    Posted Feb 15, 2008 2:10 PM
    Organizer
    Link to temporary registration site is up... www.thebuonicontifund.com/x1384.xml It is recommended to register ahead of time due to the limited seating and the bigger prizes this year. Do not hesitate to shoot me an email if you have any questions. [masked] [masked]
  • Poker4Life Charity
    Posted Feb 13, 2008 4:00 PM
    Organizer
    I am uploading a video link very shortly... so stay tuned. I have also updated the prize list!! Very exciting stuff going on this year... hope to see everyone there. Please let me know if you have ANY questions... [masked] or [masked]
  • Shana Motta
    Posted Jan 28, 2008 8:34 PM
    Also...Corey...the link to the video above does not work...can you please try and repost the correct link...would love to see video from the event last year :) Also the link to purchase tickets doesn't work either...unless it is just my computer (I recommend everyone paying in advance otherwise you will have to wait in a VERY long line)
  • Shana Motta
    Posted Jan 28, 2008 8:29 PM
    Nelson it's right by the BMW dealership on 11th...not sure if you are driving or taking the bus (the subway does not go that far west)...I went last year so if you (or anyone) has any questions, please email me :)
  • nelson A
    Posted Jan 24, 2008 12:15 PM
    I hope i find the place when iget there i usually dont get around good in new york

Who attended?

  • 325 attendees
    • LI Poker Stars League (+40 guests)
       It was a Fantastic Event, for a worthwhile cause, with outstanding people. Very well organized and friendly atmosphere. Had the pleasure to meet Corey and those that were responsible for organizing the event, and they were all genuinely outstanding individuals. I will definitely attend next years event. 
    • KrAzyKid03 (+1 guest)
       It is great tournament but it should add to prize list 
    • Poker4Life Charity (+99 guests)
       I want to thank everyone from meetup.com for attending our event. It was a huge success, raising over $200,000 for The Bouniconti Fund and spinal cord injury research. I look forward to next year when we can make it an even bigger success. Stay tuned for videos and pictures. 
    • Jason Daloia (+3 guests)
       Great time. 
    • Russ (+1 guest)
    • Mike (+1 guest)
    • michael furio (+2 guests)
    • HyoSung Bidol-Lee (+1 guest)