Friday, October 11, 2024

Jack Binion and Daniel Negreanu to Host Charity Poker Tournament in November

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA (BrokeFish Poker) -- Casino legend Jack Binion and seven-time World Series of Poker Bracelet winner Daniel Negreanu will host a Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament on November 8, 2024. The tournament, which will award $10,000 to first place and give away numerous prizes including fine wines and jewelry, will raise money for Keep Memory Alive and the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.

Keep Memory Alive is a nonprofit organization with a goal of increasing awareness and raising funds for research, management, and treatment of brain diseases such as Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s.

In addition to Mr. Negreanu, who has over $53 million in career poker tournament winnings according to Global Poker Index (GPI), well known poker players Jason Koon and Ryan Riess will be at the charity poker tournament on November 8th. Mr. Koon has over $58 million in career poker tournament winnings according to GPI, and Mr. Riess has over $16 million in career poker tournament winnings according to GPI.

The charity tournament is open to the public and all skill levels from beginners to advanced players. and tickets/buy-ins can be purchased at Keep Memory Alive’s website. The buy-in is $800. There is also an option to purchase a ticket for $200 to gain access to the festivities without playing the tournament, which include wine & spirit tastings, entertainment, and a dine-around culinary experience by The Sin City Chef. 

--Matt Soleyn, Senior News Editor, BrokeFish Poker

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