A Look at Upcoming Charity Poker Events in Las Vegas to Raise Money for Deserving Causes
July 29, 2024 – The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas has come to an end, but there are still some exciting poker tournaments scheduled for the rest of 2024. Some of the most sought after charitable activities that will generate funds for some fantastic causes are set for a kick off by Always Bet on Blue, All in for Ability, and ART4AUTISM to name a few.
Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) Events
There won't be much time to wait for the next two Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) events, which were held in the summer. The Stirling Club will host CSOP Event #68: Always Bet on Blue on Saturday, August 17.
The $300 buy-in tournament includes entry, a silent auction, and a cocktail hour. Non-players can attend for $100. Rebuys and add-ons are $100 each. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. PT, with the tournament starting at 7:00 p.m. PT. The winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize, with over $9,000 in donated prizes for the final table. Proceeds benefit The Wounded Blue, supporting injured and disabled law enforcement officers.
The Stirling Club will host CSOP Event #69: All In for Ability on September 7. Everything is the same as it was before, with the exception that The Ability Center will benefit financially from this competition. The Ability Center helps its members find new strengths, abilities, and confidence to live their best lives. They also provide assistance in making exercise easily accessible to Southern Nevada's special needs community.
Autism Awareness Events
The 16th Annual Ante 4 Autism Event will be held at South Point Hotel & Casino on Saturday, July 27th. Registration for the $200 buy-in charity tournament, with a $15,000 guaranteed prize pool, opens at 5:30 p.m., and the tournament starts at 6:30 p.m. Late registration and $100 rebuys and add-ons are available until 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit five autism charities.
The third annual ART4AUTISM event, organized by Families for Effective Autism Treatment of Southern Nevada, will feature artwork created by people with autism spectrum disorder. The World Market Center in Las Vegas will host the exhibition from August 12 to September 7. Pieces will be up for grabs through an online auction that closes on September 7. On September 7, there will be a VIP Finissage Closing Reception with free food, beverages, artist meet-and-greets, and art pickup.
About Las Vegas Charity Poker Events
When Las Vegas Charity Poker Events first started in the early 2000s, poker professionals, celebrities, and athletes attended. These prestigious events, which promote different organizations, have guaranteed prize pools and buy-ins throughout the years.
They are typically held at locations such as South Point Hotel & Casino. Beneficiaries include local community programs, wounded veterans, and autism organizations. Players have a great time playing competitively and giving back to the community, all while having a big influence.