Chips for Charity

Tournament Wrap-Up

2010-03-20T15:43:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-20T15:23:00.000-07:00

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.

Heads-Up

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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.

Good Game Sir

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3rd place - Robert Amarante

"I really enjoy poker, had a lot of fun today and won a Cornhole set"

Down to Three

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4th place - Edward Corcoran

"I sat with Raymer, played consistent and fell short at the end"

Gail, Gone...

2010-03-20T15:03:00.000-07:00

5th place - Gail Lashock

"Really appreciate all the changes from last year, thanks."

Later Lowe

2010-03-20T14:58:00.000-07:00

6th place - Javey Lowe

"Loved every minute of it, great afternoon"

Miami Vice

2010-03-20T14:47:00.000-07:00

Rodger Vice - 7th place

"It was up and down all day, finally busted with Q10 vs A10"

Kasey Cracked

2010-03-20T14:43:00.000-07:00

8th place - Kasey Butler

"It was great for charity"

Busted

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9th place - David Lindsay

"Won some small pots and never picked up a big hand,
really enjoyed the experience"

Good Game, Greg

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10th place - Greg Taylor

"Good people, great tourney, very well organized"

Final Table

2010-03-20T14:25:00.000-07:00

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.

Mike Gracz Video

2010-03-20T14:17:00.000-07:00

Local Poker Pro, Mike Gracz, on giving back to his Community.

Prize Winner

2010-03-20T14:16:00.000-07:00

The lucky winners of a signature series Cornhole set,
thanks for your donations Corbett Family.

Floor

2010-03-20T14:08:00.000-07:00

Tournament Director, Jerry Pagliuca.

By the Numbers

2010-03-20T14:07:00.000-07:00

11 players remaining
Blinds @ 4000/8000
Avg Stack: $45,454

Final Table Bubble

2010-03-20T13:54:00.000-07:00

A chip-leader has emerged...

Chris Barrow leads the pack with only 12 players remaining.

The Final Table Awaits

2010-03-20T13:22:00.000-07:00

23 players remaining

Down the Stretch

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All players have returned from break,
the cards are back in the air.

41 players remaining
Blinds @ 1000/2000
Avg Stack: $12,195

Girl Power

2010-03-20T12:51:00.000-07:00

Priscilla "the Ace of Heart" Lake is poised for a charity victory,
good luck lady.

Chips for Charity Coverage

2010-03-20T12:29:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-20T12:25:00.000-07:00

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.

Big Stack

2010-03-20T12:20:00.000-07:00

A lady with Chips, Gail Lashock sits with $27,000.

Blinds are up...

2010-03-20T12:15:00.000-07:00

53 players remaining
Blinds @ 700/1400

So Long Sir

2010-03-20T12:07:00.000-07:00

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."

Play Continues

2010-03-20T12:01:00.000-07:00

Borgata regular and part-time poker player, Thomas Fowler, looks for his spot to double-up and get some chips.

Alive and Thriving

2010-03-20T11:55:00.000-07:00

Catherine Carnes is still alive on Table #9, good luck to the ladies.

Ante Up

2010-03-20T11:48:00.000-07:00

Level 8
62 Players remaining
Blinds @ 300/600
Avg Stack: $7,812

Player Pics

2010-03-20T11:43:00.000-07:00

A photo from the Field, good luck to those still alive...

More Poker

2010-03-20T11:42:00.001-07:00

GOOD NEWS!!!

If you busted out, Sit-N-Go registration has just begun.

Rich get Richer

2010-03-20T11:39:00.000-07:00

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.

As the Field Shrinks

2010-03-20T11:26:00.000-07:00

Blinds @ 200/400
75 players remaining

Mike Gracz Video

2010-03-20T11:09:00.000-07:00

Bustout Interview from Full Tilt Poker Pro and WSOP Bracelet Winner, Mike Gracz.

Gracz Gone

2010-03-20T11:07:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-20T10:52:00.000-07:00

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.

Great Structure

2010-03-20T10:48:00.000-07:00

On the Clock, blinds are up...

Greg Raymer Video

2010-03-20T10:31:00.000-07:00

World Champion and Poker Veteran, Greg "Fossilman" Raymer speaks to the masses about giving back for a good cause.

Busto

2010-03-20T10:22:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-20T09:50:00.000-07:00

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.

Great Event for a Great Cause

2010-03-20T09:42:00.000-07:00

Blush Event Planning pulled out all the stops, Cornhole and great food accompany tournament poker with the Stars...Well done girls!

Tight, Early

2010-03-20T09:39:00.000-07:00

Play is super tight early, nobody wants to gamble.

108 players remaining
Blinds @ 50/100

Grinding

2010-03-20T09:23:00.000-07:00

The Williams boys sweatin' local poker star, Andre Lloyd.

Shuffle Up and Deal

2010-03-20T09:20:00.000-07:00

Greg "Fossilman" Raymer kicks off the 2010 Chips for Charity Event in style... "Shuffle Up and Deal"

Player Predictions

2010-03-20T08:51:00.001-07:00

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.

Red Carpet Arrivals

2010-03-20T08:40:00.001-07:00

Local tournament players, Joel Padgett and Nick Maiorana.

Added Perks

2010-03-20T08:30:00.000-07:00

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!

Player Registration

2010-03-20T08:17:00.000-07:00

The field has arrived...

Warm-Ups

2010-03-20T08:05:00.000-07:00

Bonnie Johnson gives a "pre-game massage", stay loose Nick...

Getting Started

2010-03-20T07:43:00.000-07:00

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.