Gold Offers Priceless Grand Prize of Seat In World Series of Poker Tourn., Private Coaching and more LOS ANGELES, Feb.
20 /PRNewswire/ — When the Oscar crowd leaves the Kodak Theater on Sunday, February 22nd, the top nominees, winners, and invited guests attending the Hollywood Reporter/CUN Gala to celebrate and mingle, are in for a exciting evening of festivities, as World Series of Poker Champion Jamie Gold has agreed to host a charity poker tournament benefiting Children Uniting Nations. There is a tax deductable “buy-in” and the players will be seated next to Jamie, pro players and celebs. In addition to this charitable decision to abandon LA’s biggest tournament. The black tie evening includes dinner and airing of the Oscars followed by presentations to notable and varied individuals supporting CUN, including the Black Eyed Peas and Speaker of the Assembly Karen Bass. The evening performances include Colby O’Donis, JabbawockeeZ, Sophie B Hawkins, Doug E Fresh, Teairra Mari and DJ AM and more.
When asked why such a bold move, Gold answered, “Some things are more important than trying to win $7 million dollars! These kids need our help.” CUN founder Daphna Ziman commented, “What an amazing act of selflessness and generosity, we are deeply touched and thankful!”