Holiday Party at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Poker Lounge in Las Vegas
Celebration and Tom McEvoy Celebrity Poker Tournament in Memory of Mindy Trinidad to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - November 26, 2008) - The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is hosting their
first annual "Poker Jingle at the Hard Rock Poker Lounge" on 12 December in
Las Vegas. Professional and celebrity poker players Phil Hellmuth, Jamie
Gold, Erick Lindgren, Beth Shak, Tiffany Michelle, Jennifer Harman, Todd
Brunson, Brad Booth, Andy Bloch, Barry Greenstein, JJ Liu, Antonio
Esfandiari, Layne Flack, Brandon Cantu, Jeff Madsen, Lee
Watkinson, Roy Winston, Lee Markholt, James Van Alstyne, Marco
Traniello, Maria Ho, Chad Brown, and Mark Newhouse have agreed to
participate. Fans and spectators are also welcome and celebrities will be
available to sign autographs.
Activities include hors d'oeuvres and EFFEN cocktails from 2 p.m. to 3
p.m., Hard Rock Santa's helpers, a silent auction, and a tribute to Mindy
Trinidad -- a popular member of the poker community who recently lost her
battle with Leukemia -- presented by close friend Kelli Griggs. Tom McEvoy
will host a $200 + $30 celebrity poker tournament (CPT) starting at 3 p.m.
All proceeds will benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) of Southern
Nevada.
The "Poker Jingle at the Hard Rock Poker Lounge" is open to the public.
Tournament seats are limited. Pre-register by visiting the LLS Active.com
payment processing page located at
http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1658857&assetId=d09e6f2e-4552-4677-b288-baa228ad939e
or visit www.lls.org/pokerjingle and follow
the steps to make the recommended donation. Participants may also register
at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Poker Lounge on the day of the event when
all funds will be collected by The LLS/Southern Nevada. For updated event
information and "Sponsor A Pro" promotions, visit
http://www.greasiewheels.com.
Sponsors and supporters of "Poker Jingle at the Hard Rock Poker Lounge"
include Curtis & Co.
Watches, Tower of Jewels,
EFFEN Vodka, GreasieWheels, LIPS,
Apivita, Hogs & Hiefers Saloon, Who's Your Daddy Energy Drink, 2 Step
Images, Xocai Chocolate, Nettie Scrub, The Real Deal, Mary Kay, Red Rock
Harley-Davidson, and Nothing Bundt Cakes. The "Poker Jingle at the Hard
Rock Poker Lounge" is supported by LIPS Tour and is a GreasieWheels
production.
About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society -- The mission of The Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and
myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
About Mindy Trinidad -- The beautiful up-and-coming new star of women's
poker made the final table of the 2007 World Series of Poker Ladies event
and won the Reno Hilton's Pot of Gold. The wife, mother of two, and friend
to many was recently diagnosed with Leukemia and lost her battle due to
complications. To read Mindy's blog, visit
http://www.mindytrinidad.blogspot.com/.
About the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Poker Lounge -- The Hard Rock Hotel &
Casino, newly owned and operated under Morgans Hotel Group and equity
partner, DLJ Merchant Banking Partners, is a premier destination
entertainment resort situated strategically on Harmon Avenue, one of Las
Vegas' fastest growing entertainment corridors. Built in 1995 and expanded
in 1999, the property is currently undergoing another expansion set for
completion in early 2010, more than tripling its current size. Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino offers an energetic entertainment and gaming experience with
the services and amenities associated with a boutique luxury resort hotel.
The property is known for its innovative nightlife and music scene.
Features of the property include an 11-story Hard Rock Hotel tower with 647
guest rooms; a 30,000 square foot casino; The Beach Club with swimming
pool; Rehab, the trendsetting Sunday afternoon pool party; Body English
nightclub; The Joint concert hall; rock lounge Wasted Space; restaurants
including AGO, Nobu, Pink Taco, AJ's Steakhouse; three cocktail lounges;
several retail stores; and Rock Spa, salon and fitness center. For room
availability and additional information call 800.HRD.ROCK (800.473.7625) or
visit www.hardrockhotel.com.
Contact Information: Contact:
Sylvia Wolf
Executive Director
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society/Southern Nevada
email:
(702) 436-4220