Saturday, March 20, 2010
Tournament Wrap-Up
Good poker and great people made for a wonderful afternoon in downtown Raleigh and capped off another successful event with Chips for Charity. A special thanks to Blush Event Planning, Raleigh Sheraton Hotel, All-In Entertainment, Greg Raymer and Mike Gracz.
A Champion has been Crowned
2010 Chips for Charity Champion
1st place - Chris Barrow
The rail was filled with spectators as Chris Barrow got pocket 7's to hold up and give him the first place prize. Our lucky winner will enjoy 2 Final Four tickets this year in Indianapolis.
1st place - Chris Barrow
The rail was filled with spectators as Chris Barrow got pocket 7's to hold up and give him the first place prize. Our lucky winner will enjoy 2 Final Four tickets this year in Indianapolis.
Heads-Up
2nd place - Priscilla Lake
Aspiring poker star Priscilla "the Ace of Heart" Lake played solid all day and takes home the second place prize. WSOP Champ, Greg Raymer, will be seated at her next homegame, well played lady.
Aspiring poker star Priscilla "the Ace of Heart" Lake played solid all day and takes home the second place prize. WSOP Champ, Greg Raymer, will be seated at her next homegame, well played lady.
Good Game Sir
3rd place - Robert Amarante
"I really enjoy poker, had a lot of fun today and won a Cornhole set"
"I really enjoy poker, had a lot of fun today and won a Cornhole set"
Down to Three
4th place - Edward Corcoran
"I sat with Raymer, played consistent and fell short at the end"
"I sat with Raymer, played consistent and fell short at the end"
Busted
9th place - David Lindsay
"Won some small pots and never picked up a big hand,
really enjoyed the experience"
"Won some small pots and never picked up a big hand,
really enjoyed the experience"
Final Table
After 6 long hours of play, the final table is set.
The 10 remaining players will battle it out for Final Four tickets and a chance to have Greg Raymer host a personal homegame.
Congratulations players, good luck.
The 10 remaining players will battle it out for Final Four tickets and a chance to have Greg Raymer host a personal homegame.
Congratulations players, good luck.
Prize Winner
The lucky winners of a signature series Cornhole set,
thanks for your donations Corbett Family.
thanks for your donations Corbett Family.
Final Table Bubble
A chip-leader has emerged...
Chris Barrow leads the pack with only 12 players remaining.
Chris Barrow leads the pack with only 12 players remaining.
Down the Stretch
All players have returned from break,
the cards are back in the air.
41 players remaining
Blinds @ 1000/2000
Avg Stack: $12,195
the cards are back in the air.
41 players remaining
Blinds @ 1000/2000
Avg Stack: $12,195
Chips for Charity Coverage
Event Photos from downtown at the Raleigh Sheraton.
Jenny (Blush Event Planning) & Mrs. Gracz
Robert Amarante lookin' good with the shades.
Lucky Tattoo?
Big Stack Bullies
The Chipleaders
Andrew Lockhart - $51,000
Javey Lowe - $31,000
Glenn Pilcher - $29,000
Gail Lashock - $27,000
Edward Corcoran - $23,000
Players will go on break in 7 minutes.
Andrew Lockhart - $51,000
Javey Lowe - $31,000
Glenn Pilcher - $29,000
Gail Lashock - $27,000
Edward Corcoran - $23,000
Players will go on break in 7 minutes.
So Long Sir
Maury Cole was eliminated when his A10 ran into pocket 9's.
The part-time poker player and Tarheel Defender had a great showing and "can't wait for the next event."
The part-time poker player and Tarheel Defender had a great showing and "can't wait for the next event."
Play Continues
Borgata regular and part-time poker player, Thomas Fowler, looks for his spot to double-up and get some chips.
Rich get Richer
Kasey Butler has emerged as one of the early chipleaders, he slowplayed aces and busted QQ's to build a healthy stack.
"I want those Final Four tickets," says the young marketing salesman.
"I want those Final Four tickets," says the young marketing salesman.
Gracz Gone
Local Poker Pro, Mike Gracz, was eliminated on one of the outer tables. A true champion poses with his mom after his exit.
Back in a Minute
With both Poker Pros gone, 87 players will fight it out for the first place prize - Who wants Final Four tickets?
All players currently on a 20-minute color up break.
All players currently on a 20-minute color up break.
Greg Raymer Video
World Champion and Poker Veteran, Greg "Fossilman" Raymer speaks to the masses about giving back for a good cause.
Busto
WSOP Champ and Poker Ambassador, Greg Raymer, busted when his A9 ran into pocket 9's, a great showing from our main attraction.
Chipping Up
Selling software all week, winning poker tournaments on the weekend. Andrew Lockhart returns from a series of live tournaments at the PCA in Bahamas to contribute to charity and take a stab at the first place prize.
Duke graduate, Gabriel Ramos, makes quad 8's to increase his stack and become the table chip-leader on Table #4.
We'll keep an eye on these guys as the price of poker goes up.
Duke graduate, Gabriel Ramos, makes quad 8's to increase his stack and become the table chip-leader on Table #4.
We'll keep an eye on these guys as the price of poker goes up.
Great Event for a Great Cause
Blush Event Planning pulled out all the stops, Cornhole and great food accompany tournament poker with the Stars...Well done girls!
Shuffle Up and Deal
Greg "Fossilman" Raymer kicks off the 2010 Chips for Charity Event in style... "Shuffle Up and Deal"
Player Predictions
From the Field...
"Ready to play, just don't wanna' be the first one out the door" says Javey Lowe on Table #10.
Owner and operator of Goodfellas Auto is today's field and ready to help the cause, "I'm dead money, just donating to charity," says William Carren.
"I wanna' give a shout-out to my brother Alex, I'm gonna' take it down baby," says IT manager Ross Giglio.
"Ready to play, just don't wanna' be the first one out the door" says Javey Lowe on Table #10.
Owner and operator of Goodfellas Auto is today's field and ready to help the cause, "I'm dead money, just donating to charity," says William Carren.
"I wanna' give a shout-out to my brother Alex, I'm gonna' take it down baby," says IT manager Ross Giglio.
Added Perks
Poker in 30 minutes...
Cornhole Tournament
At the Poker with the Stars Tournament on March 20th at the downtown Raleigh Sheraton Hotel, we will also be hosting a side cornhole tournament. This tournament will be set up much like the NCAA March Madness games. In the end, one winner will walk away with their very own cornhole set!
NCAA Coverage
For all you fans of college hoops, please
know that we plan to have the NCAA games playing for everyone to see throughout the afternoon. You will not miss a minute of your favorite team, but will be able to both play poker with celebrity poker stars while watching March Madness on the big screen!
Cornhole Tournament
At the Poker with the Stars Tournament on March 20th at the downtown Raleigh Sheraton Hotel, we will also be hosting a side cornhole tournament. This tournament will be set up much like the NCAA March Madness games. In the end, one winner will walk away with their very own cornhole set!
NCAA Coverage
For all you fans of college hoops, please
know that we plan to have the NCAA games playing for everyone to see throughout the afternoon. You will not miss a minute of your favorite team, but will be able to both play poker with celebrity poker stars while watching March Madness on the big screen!
Getting Started
All preparations have been made for a fun-filled day of poker at the Downtown Raleigh Sheraton.
WSOP Champion Greg Raymer and WPT Champ Mike Gracz headline today's field as 110 local poker players ante up for Chips for Charity.
Players continue to arrive, play begins at noon.
WSOP Champion Greg Raymer and WPT Champ Mike Gracz headline today's field as 110 local poker players ante up for Chips for Charity.
Players continue to arrive, play begins at noon.
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