World Poker Tour (WPT) Ladies Night is heading back to the Bicycle Casino in Bell Gardens, California, and this time the ladies are playing for more than just a seat in the WPT Championship. The popular and prestigious women's tournament will use its third installment to raise awareness and support for breast cancer research.
The event kicks off on Wednesday August 31, with the "Ladies' Poker Party" tournament. The buy-in for the event is set at only $125, with $15 going toward the cause. The winner of the event receives a seat in the WPT Ladies Night III tournament.
"Ladies Poker Party" players will have a chance to face off against one another, as well as some celebrities from nearby Hollywood. Actress, and World Series of Poker bracelet winner, Jennifer Tilly, Shannon Elizabeth, Jennifer Parker, and Sarah Rue are already signed on to participate.
The next night the WPT cameras will be rolling for the by invitation only "WPT Ladies Night III." Defending Champion Isabelle Mercier will be joined by Tilly, "The Grand Dame of Poker" Marsha Waggoner, and a pair of poker wives, Cecilia Reyes, wife to Carlos Mortensen, and Aidily Elviro wife of Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi. First place is a seat in the WPT Championship valued at $25,500. Last year's WPT champ Tuan Le took home over $2.8 million dollars in prize money. The ladies champ will also receive a WPT pink ribbon poker set, and a $10,000 donation to Breast Cancer Research made in her name compliments of the WPT and Bicycle Casino.
Viewers will also have a chance to help when the show airs on October 22nd at 8 p.m. Commemorative gifts will be available at the WPT webstore (www.worldpokertour.com) with proceeds to benefit the cause.
