Charity Event
Format: Texas Hold'em 9-Handed (?)9–handed (maximum) tables, No-Limit Texas Hold'em
Event Information
| Buy-In | Entries |
|---|---|
| $240 plus $100 rebuy and $100 1-time add-on | 45 |
| Total Prize Pool | |
| --- |
Level Information
| Current Level | Blinds | Ante |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- / --- | --- |
At a final table where competition was pretty high for a charity event, EpicPoker.com’s Editor-in-Chief Michael Craig came out victorious, defeating Phil Hellmuth heads-up for the champion’s bracelet. Fallen Heroes USA was the biggest winner of all, though, as $25,000 was raised for the charity, which will go to assist the families of law enforcement officers who have given their lives in service to communities.
Before the festivities began, Fallen Heroes USA founder Scott Diamond gave an impassioned speech to the gathered crowd, detailing some of the charity’s recent work for the families of slain law enforcement officers. From there it was passed on to Epic Poker League Commissioner Annie Duke for a few words before the emcee for the night, actor and comedian Kevin Pollack took the microphone for the shuffle-up and deal. Pollack also provided hilarious commentary about the action, which was heavy with many of the pros in the field rebuying practically every hand.
Full Charity Event Tournament recap can be found here.
Tournament Winner
Michael Craig
Payout: $1,500 Pro/Am SeatWinner Recap: At a final table where competition was pretty high for a charity event, EpicPoker.com’s Editor-in-Chief Michael Craig came out victorious, defeating Phil Hellmuth heads-up for the champion’s bracelet. Fallen Heroes USA was the biggest winner of all, though, as $25,000 was raised for the charity, which will go to assist the families of law enforcement officers who have given their lives in service to communities.
Full Charity Tournament recap can be found here.
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Payout
1st - Michael Craig - $1,500 Pro/Am seat & Champion's bracelet by GOOD ART HLYWD2nd - Phil Hellmuth - $1,500 Pro/Am seat
3rd - Brian Castillo - $1,500 Pro/Am seat
4th - Rep Porter - Palms Casino Resort Weekend Getaway
5th - Stacey Nutini - 2 tickets to any Cirque du Soleil show (except "O")
6th - Jeff Blenkarn - Lord Griffon Jewelry Piece
7th - Nam Le - Skull Candy headphones
8th - Jim Agale - 4 VIP tickets to Brad Garrett Comedy Club
9th - James Key - An Airbedz mattress and car detailing at Executive Auto Grooming
