Budding Ivey Foundation Charity Poker Tournament

The Golden Nugget Casino is the largest in Downtown Las Vegas and together with professional poker player Phil Ivey they are going to host the Budding Ivey Foundation Charity Poker Tournament on Tuesday, July 1st at 8:00pm.  This is going to be a no limit Texas Hold'em charity poker tournament that will be emceed by celebrity tournament director Matt Savage.

The tournament is going to take place in the Golden Nugget event center where the Grand Poker Series is currently playing.  All of the proceeds from the tournament will help benefit the Budding Ivey Foundation.  There is a recommended donation of $1,000 dollars and optional $500 dollar rebuy donations for additional tournament chips throughout the first three twenty minute rounds.

There will also be a $500 dollar last chance add on for two times the starting rack with the first place winner getting sponsored prizes worth $10,000 dollars.  "Right now we are focused on raising funds for Empowered 2 Excel," said Ivey. "The North Las Vegas children's academy closed its doors this Spring due to a lack of funds. We want to see those doors open again."