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NAATF
Press
Release
March
18, 2008 - The Triangle
NAATF
ANNOUNCES THE 1st ANNUAL WORLD SERIES OF POKER
TOURNAMENT!
The
North American Andy Transplant Foundation announces
its Official licensed World Series of Poker (WSOP)
Satellite Location in conjunction with Harrah’s
Entertainment Inc., Las Vegas.
"For the first time, NAATF’s event
is tied to the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas,"
said Susan Thompson, Founder of NAATF. "If
you win the $300 buy-in no-limit hold´em
t championship, you´re headed to Las Vegas
to play in our Main Event." Thompson adds,
“One heart, liver or kidney can cost well
over $200,000- $300,000 or more. This is only
the beginning to help save lives. Our goal is
to raise funds towards medical science, to increase
out health system and to educate others.”
NAATF is committed to deliver a premium poker
room for players looking for the real action.
This 2 day event takes place at Raleigh Hilton
Hotel in Raleigh, NC on June 28th & 29th,
2008. This event will be televised and is a worthy
cause to support.
The winner of our location will receive a certificate,
a bracelet as well as a seat in the $10,000 buy-in
No-Limit Hold´Em World Championship at the
2008 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. LAST
YEAR THE WINNER, Dr. Jerry Yang Won $8.2 MILLION
DOLLARS!!!!
There will be a silent auction, an on-line auction
with world travel packages and tremendous prizes
throughout the tournament. One of the silent auction
items is a donated painting that is signed by
Michael McDonald valued over $5000.
Anyone that is 21 years of age can play as a first
time player to the seasoned professional. A dedicated
team of professionals will be on-site to make
sure the rules are followed in the gaming environment.
Harrah´s Entertainment, Inc. is the world´s
largest provider of branded casino entertainment
through operating subsidiaries. Since its beginning
in Reno, Nevada 68 years ago, Harrah´s has
grown through development of new properties, expansions
and acquisitions. Harrah´s Entertainment
is focused on building loyalty and value with
its customers through a unique combination of
great service, excellent products, unsurpassed
distribution, operational excellence and technology
leadership.
For more information visit http://www.andytransplantfoundation.org
info@andytransplantfoundation.org
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