Los Angeles, CA (October 24, 2016)– Hosted by Mel Gibson, Vince Vaughn, Andrew Garfield, and Gene Simmons, the WPT Foundation™ Presents Four Kings & An Ace Charity Poker Tournament brought together celebrities, professional athletes, music entertainers, World Poker Tour® talent and professionals, and donors on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, to benefit Mending Kids.
Alongside the special charity poker tournament held at CITIZEN Beverly Hills, those in attendance were able to enjoy casino games and live and silent auctions, with proceeds benefiting Mending Kids, a California-based non-profit formed in 2006 that provides life-changing surgical care to children in need from around the globe.
Among those who attended the event were Mike Sexton, Lynn Gilmartin, and WPT Champions Club members Erik Seidel and Scotty Nguyen. The winner of the tournament was David O’Day.
Check out the action in this week’s brand new episode of the World Poker Tour on FOX Sports Regional Networks. Be sure to check your local listings for specifics times and airings.
WPT Foundation Media Contact
David Gitter – dgitter@gmail.com
About the World Poker Tour
World Poker Tour® (WPT®) is the premier name in internationally televised gaming and entertainment with brand presence in land-based tournaments, television, online, and mobile. Leading innovation in the sport of poker since 2002, WPT ignited the global poker boom with the creation of a unique television show based on a series of high-stakes poker tournaments. WPT has broadcast globally in more than 150 countries and territories, and is currently producing its 19th season, which airs on Bally Sports in the United States. Season XX of WPT is sponsored by ClubWPT.com. ClubWPT.com is a unique online membership site that offers inside access to the WPT, as well as a sweepstakes-based poker club available in 43 states across the United States. WPT also participates in strategic brand license, partnership, and sponsorship opportunities. For more information, go to WPT.com.
©2022 WPT Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.
WPT, World Poker Tour and Spade Card Design are registered trademarks of WPT Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.