Hollywood actor Don Cheadle and poker star Annie Duke along with the non profit organization “Not On Our Watch” have joined forces to organize a celebrity Poker tourney to raise money destined to help the victims of the conflict which is now taking place in Darfur, Sudan. The event will take place this May, 8th.
In spite of its short existence, the National Heads-up Poker Championship already has a historical meaning in the poker world. More of it was added as the two finalists of this year’s championship took their spotlighted seat at the table and took a shot at salvation.
It will take place in eight Latin American countries
The announcement of the launching of the Latin American Poker Tour 2008 (LAPT) has raised a big international interest in the last few days. The tourney intends to find the best poker player in Latin America.
Women in Poker Hall of Fame was founded on May 1st, 2007 by Ladies International Poker Series. This February Linda Johnson, Susie Isaacs, Barbara Enright and Marsha Waggoner will become the first four ladies to be inducted.