Over the past ten years the poker world has changed vastly. These changes are no more evident than in the world of charity poker. A few years ago you would find events everywhere. From the Star Studded Vegas Events to the small venues around the United States, the charities reaped the benefits of the generous poker community. When I speak to some in the poker world they ask me; “any cool Charity events coming up”. I hate to say no, but its true. in the mid 2000’s Las Vegas was a hotbed for these events. There was always one to be found almost every weekend. From your favorite Rock Star, Race Driver, Rodeo Champion and Movie Star, you could find a reasonable buy in event and mix it up. There was always a bounty of top named poker pros who showed up. This gave the regular Joe a chance to hit the felt with some of the best players in the world. I know the economy has been tough the last few years, but I truly hope Charity Poker makes a comeback.
The Asian Pacific Poker Tour returns for season four May 18-23, 2010 . I return to film all the action for Poker Media Asia. The APPT is a great week of poker with a ton of fast pace action. If you venture around the world to play poker the APPT Macao is definitely one stop you have to make.
Although many people will never leave the casino, the local culture and Portuguese heritage is evident in the cobble stoned meandering streets. A great place for a morning walk to soak in this little piece of Europe in Asia.
I will keep you updated on my travels and poker.
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Jared Brashier of Broussard, Louisiana wins the Small Town Poker Tour Tournament held at the Louisiana Cajundome Convention Center in Lafayette, Louisiana January 23, The event benefited the United Way of Acadiana. Brashier takes $10,000 for the victory. He showed some skill as he came from the smallest stack at the final table to win in a three way all in. His K 10 beat A J and J 10.
435 players came together raise money and get a piece of the $20,000 prize pool.
To learn more about the Small Town Poker Tour please visit; http://www.smalltownpokertour.com
For Tournament Event Booking please contact; Rich Baker Booking
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The Small Town Poker Tour will visit the Cajun Dome Convention Center in Lafayette, Louisiana January 23, for an event that will benefit the United Way of Acadiana. “The tournament will be held at the Cajun Dome Convention Center to accommodate the crowd,” stated STPT Creator Mark Fracalossi. “The United Way of Acadiana does a remarkable job in this region and the support from the players was astonishing, I am pleased to be back for our third year”, Fracalossi added.
The tournament will be a one day event. The buy-in for the event is $80+10 for $16000 worth of tournament chips. First place prize for main event is a $10,000 Visa Gift Card, based on 500 players.
Tournament Directors for the event are Saul Hakim and Moose Antley. “Saul and Moose have been STPT Regional Partners for many years. They run a fun game and have an excellent following of players,” Fracalossi added.
Title sponsors for the event are; Superior, P2S, Venture, Lafayette Hilton, Broussard Brothers, and Chevron.
The Small Town Poker Tour travels the world conducting and promoting poker events to raise awareness and funds for local and national charities. The STPT has produced events for charities such as, The United Way, Lions Club International, Boy and Girls Clubs, Corps of Compassion and many more. The STPT management team also lends its hand behind the scenes in many charity, corporate and celebrity events.
To register for the event or for sponsorship opportunities visit; http://www.acadianapoker.com
To learn more about the Small Town Poker Tour please visit; http://www.SmallTownPokerTour.com
For Tournament Event Booking please contact; Rich Baker Booking
http://www.richbakerbooking.com 203-847-3510
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