Celebrity Poker at the Playboy Mansion

On April 28th, 2007, the Urban Health Institute and Card Player Media will join forces to benefit a worthy cause and have a little fun in the process. The event is the 2nd Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament and Casino Night, and it will be held at the legendary Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles.

Besides the usual collection of beauties and hangers-on, the mansion will play host to a number of Hollywood celebrities. Academy Award nominated actor Don Cheadle will be defending his title against such stars as Jennifer Tilly, Shannon Elizabeth, Anthony Anderson, and Eddie Griffin. There will also be plenty of professional poker players on hand to help raise funds for The Urban Health Institute.

The UHI is a nonprofit organization which provides direct care, medicine, and medical equipment in response to medical and man-made disasters. They also conduct monthly health education seminars, quarterly health fairs, and even purchase medical supplies for needy communities locally and abroad. Last year’s tournament helped to fund a medical mission to two Nigerian villages, as well as funding health clinics and fairs.

Guests at the event will enjoy VIP cocktails and be able to bid on prizes throughout the evening. The tournament winner will get two seats at the 2007 World Series of Poker Main event plus airfare and hotel accommodations. Guests will also be able to win prizes by playing blackjack, craps, and roulette.

To learn more about the event, or how to attend, you can contact Yvette McNally at (323)-791-9791.

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Celebrity Poker at the Playboy Mansion