Featuring an even bigger prize pool, a new spectator lounge, a lavish silent auction and animal pledges, the Jennifer Harman Celebrity Poker Tournament to Benefit the Nevada SPCA is the premier fundraiser for the local, no-kill animal sanctuary (Pictured: Jennifer Harman – Photo credit: © Scott Harrison).
This year, Harman will be introduced by long-time friend and six-time WSOP champion, Daniel Negreanu.
WHO:
Host and professional poker player, Jennifer Harman, will be joined by television stars, Las Vegas notables and poker legends. Some of the celebrities scheduled to attend include reality star Chumlee of HISTORY’s “Pawn Stars;” comedy legend Sammy Shore; Dustin Diamond, “Saved by the Bell” actor & comedian; BMX Pro and MTV star Ricardo Laguna; Tyler Dale of “American Restoration;” TV host and Flamingo Las Vegas headliner Jeff Civillico; Master magician Lance Burton; former Baltimore Ravens captain and NFL player, Gerome Sapp; comedian from “My Big Blonde Life” Hannah Elisabeth; entertainer Jeff Leibow; Marc D. Donovan and Gabriel Aronson of Million Dollar Quartet; comedy-hypnotist Mark Savard; entertainer Paul Shortino; entertainer Lisa Marie; actress Kimberly Friedmutter; entertainer Robert Torti; and comedian Lisa Landry of Sin City Comedy & Burlesque. Poker stars Daniel Negreanu, Andy Bloch, Doyle Brunson, Scotty Nguyen, Chip Jett, Timmy Watkinson, Andrew Robyl, Tom Marchese, Brian Rast, Mark & Mary Gregorich, Eli Elezra, Raymond Davis, Todd Brunson, Marco Traniello, Lee Watkinson, Melissa Hayden, Evan Harris, Lindsey Kido, David Grey and Flaminio Malaguti are also scheduled to participate, as well as additional Las Vegas notables including the cast of “Shotspeare;” Texas Tenors; Sin City Sinners; “Fantasy” star Mariah Rivera with photographer/podcast host husband, Patrick Rivera; Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino headliner Murray Sawchuck; Dayna Roselli and Shawn Tempesta of KTNV-TV; Heather Collins of The Mix 94.1; KKLZ’s Carla Rea; KXNT’s Alan Stock & Heidi Harris; radio host Sandi Bonita; KXTE’s Marco Orem; KCYE The Coyote’s Todd Michaels; Dr. AwkwA. rD’s Jake Mouton & Cole Sherratt; and star of “SEXXY,” Gabriella Versace. Additional celebrities and notables are scheduled to appear and participate in the charity tournament.
WHEN:
- Friday, November 11
- 5 – 6:20 p.m. Red Carpet Arrivals
- 6:30 p.m. Celebrity Poker Tournament Begins
WHERE:
The Mezz
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109COST:
- Initial “Buy-in” is $200 payable in cash at event, RSVP at www.nevadaspca.org.
- Silent auction is already live at https://spcapoker16.auction-bid.org/microsite/items
