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Nancy Cartwright, the voice of “Bart Simpson”, is scheduled to host the 3rd Annual Monte Carlo Charity Poker Event. The charity event is being held to help the LAPD and all the proceeds are going to go to help high risk children.  The tournament is going to take place in September and it is to help fund a local non-profit organization that aims at helping children who are at high risks.  Monte Carlo Night is the name they are giving it and there will be Texas Hold’ em and a party afterwards which will have local LAPD officers speaking and giving out new ideas on how to keep the kids off the streets and give them productive things to do.

The actual event is going to take place on September 20th, and the buy-in is going to be $500, and the winner will win a seat in the next WSOP satellite event.  There are going to be many celebrities there and some of them that are going to be there are as follows, Kristie Allie, comedian Sinbad, he is always funny to watch, however, be prepared to cover your childs ears, comedian  Brad Garrett,  and actress Camryn Manheim.  There will also be a few pro poker players walking around and making appearances, to list a few, Todd Brunson,  Van Nguyen, Kenna James, Christy Gazes and many more.

The firsts PALS charity event was in 2006 and there were over 200 players at the event.  There goal this year is to push the envelope to over 500 players. The money that is raised will be going to a great cause and there really isn’t any reason why they can’t get the 500 people to show up.  There is going to a cigar bar hosted by Zeno Platinum, all day entertainment, as well as an open bar.  I will be honest, an open bar usually creates a huge turnout.

There is also going to be a live auction and other unique item for sale, some of which are going to be personal items from celebrities and all of the proceeds are going to help fund the high risks kids foundation, LAPD group.  WSOP’s Main Event Champion,Jamie Gold is going to chair the Event’s Poker Committee.  If you would like any additional information concerning this event , you can check it out online by searching for LAPD Monte Carlo Charity Event.

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