Jamie Gold Hosts Charity Tournament with Aced
Written by Matt W | Thursday, February 26th, 2009
Jamie Gold has already begun working in earnest for Aced Poker, the online poker room he has just joined as brand ambassador. He hosted a charity poker tournament that is being sponsored by the Merge Gaming Network, which is the platform used by Aced Poker. The tournament was scheduled to begin late Sunday night after the conclusion of the 81st annual Academy Awards ceremony. The tournament is being held at the Beverly Hilton.
Unfortunately the WPT L.A. Poker Classic is being held at the same time at the Commerce Casino. Therefore though the cream of the poker world are in Los Angeles it is not known how many will attend. Two names however have been confirmed and these are of Lee Watkinson and Howard Lederer. The co-sponsors of the tournament are the Hollywood Reporter and a number of Hollywood celebrities are also expected to participate. The tournament will be accompanied by live musical performances from Colby O’Donis, JabbawockeeZ, Sophie B. Hawkins, Doug E. Fresh, Teairra Mari, and D.J. AM. The number of participants will be capped at 30. The first prize is a $10,000 entry into the 2009 WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas in July. All travel and lodging and boarding expenses will be paid. Also thrown in is a private dinner and coaching by Gold.
Gold has helped raise over $110 million through over 50 charity events. The beneficiaries include the Sunflower Organization, Montel Williams MS Foundation, and The Michael J. Fox Foundation. Gold is the right man for this event because of his Hollywood connection. Before turning pro he was a Hollywood talent agent. The beneficiary charity for this event is Children Uniting Nations, which “is committed to help every child find a way out of cruelty, neglect, and anger. This organization is dedicated to help children find their way to fulfill their dreams. Children Uniting Nations’ mission is to create loving, tolerant, and capable world citizens.” Children Uniting Nations was founded by entertainment mogul Daphna Edwards Ziman and is supported by a galaxy of celebrities that include Jennifer Aniston, Pierce Brosnan, Christina Milian, Jane Seymour, Nancy Pelosi, John Kerry, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Bill and Hillary Clinton.
Children Uniting Nations is a very appropriate beneficiary for Sunday’s post Academy Awards event because the movie Slumdog Millionaire swept the Oscars with eight awards. The film is about a boy who epitomizes the charity’s mission. He comes from the slums of Mumbai, in India, and goes on to become a millionaire after winning a quiz show. He does not participate in the show for the money but because his girl friend watches the show and he can reach out to her through it. The movie has won both accolades and hearts wherever it was shown and has truly united the world.
Gold famously won the 2006 WSOP Main Event, defeating Paul Wasicka heads-up and pocketing $12 million. Since then, Gold took 35th in the 2007 WSOP Europe Main Event, taking home £27,150. He’s also competed on GSN’s “High Stakes Poker” and NBC’s “Poker After Dark.” During the 2007 installment of the “National Heads-Up Poker Championship,” which also airs on NBC, Gold bested Jennifer Tilly in the first round before falling to Phil Gordon in the round of 32. In 2008, he also bowed out in the second round, this time to Scott Fischman. Gold served as the keynote speaker at the Casino Affiliate Programs (CAP) Euro 2008 conference in Barcelona, Spain.
The Academy Awards recognize the best in the motion picture industry annually. Accolades will be handed out for Best Picture, Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Director, and Best Original Score, among others. Presenters will include a veritable “who’s who” of Hollywood personalities and the festivities begin at 8:00pm Eastern Time. Previous Best Picture winners include “No Country for Old Men,” “The Departed,” “Crash,” “Million Dollar Baby,” “Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King,” “Chicago,” “A Beautiful Mind,” and “Gladiator.” This year’s nominees include “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” “Frost/Nixon,” “Milk,” “The Reader,” and “Slumdog Millionaire.” Actor Hugh Jackman will host.
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