Charity Poker Events a new way to promote Poker

Recently there has been a new trend in Poker, not only because of the massive popularity of the game around the world, but also because poker tournaments are a great way to raise money for different charity events. A lot of local organization are now hosting  No Limit Poker tournaments  as a way to bring in a new  audience to fund raising  beyond the  Bingo Games. Even some online poker rooms are operating as a business based on the collection of funds for different local charities.

The allure of Poker and popularity of the game have driven poker players from the casinos into their local club banquet hall and helping to  support good causes by playing cards. The local clubs i.e.: Moose Lodge, Lions Club and even some churches are able to raise needed funds this way and poker money is helping more people than the Bingo games in some communities.

Celebrity Poker events for fund raising have also grown in popularity. The Playboy organization holds a yearly tournament to benefit the Urban Health Institute. Jennifer Harmon hosts a charity event for the NSPCA against animal cruelty. Several organizations are even holding charity events on online poker rooms.

Recently I was able to participate in a charity event at the Lions club to raise money for the Blind. The buy in was $75 for 2500 in chips and an add on upfront for $50 for another 2500 in chips. The split was 60% of the original buy in for the charity and the remaining 40% and all of the add on dollars went into the prize pool. It was well run and lunch was provided. The game paid out 4 places so the awards were nice and it was all for a great cause. If you can find a game near you or just a tournament online or in a casino, that goes towards a good because it’s worth getting involved with. You can enjoy supporting good causes while playing a game that you love.