IFC Celebrity Poker Tournament on May 25th

The IFC is getting ready to leave the ring and try out the felts.  On May 25th the International Fighting Championship is headed to New Orleans and they aren't bringing any gloves with them for this round but hopefully they have packed their poker skills.

The International Fighting Championship is bringing thier poker faces to the $250 buy in IFC Celebrity Poker Tournament that will be held in the Mardi Gras Ballroom on May 25th at 11am.  At this tournament the top 25 players will get paid and the first place prize is going to be a seat worth $10,000 dollars into the World Series of Poker Main Event.

Participants will also get to take part in a special VIP Party that will be held Saturday, May 24th at the Blush Boutique and Night Club inside of the Wynn Hotel.  There are quite a few celebrities that have already registered for the event including Vin Diesel, Jason David, Wolfgang Puck and Chester Bennington.

A portion of the proceeds from the event will be going to Caring Place.  This is a non profit organization that provides free programs for individuals and families that are affected by cancer.