December 23, 2010
Celebrities and Poker Players Come Together for the “All In For CP” Tournament Held at The Venetian
The Venetian Las Vegas Poker Room hosted the third-annual “All In For CP” celebrity charity poker tournament to benefit the One Step Closer Foundation on Saturday, Dec. 11. Celebrities and professional poker players came together in support of finding a cure for cerebral palsy and graced the red carpet before taking their seats in the luxurious poker room.
Actor Mekhi Phifer poses with actress and tournament host Cheryl Hines
Tournament host Cheryl Hines and One Step Closer Foundation founder Jacob Zalewski kicked off the event with the four most famous words in poker- “shuffle up and deal!” Actress Shannon Elizabeth also addressed the crowd, calling Zalewski “an inspiration and a shining star.”
Actress Cheryl Hines poses on the red carpet before kicking off the event
Actress Shannon Elizabeth poses with actor Sean Astin before the tournament
During the tournament, players bid on silent auction items and enjoyed massages from Canyon Ranch SpaClub masseuses. One player bid a staggering $5,000 to sit between Playboy playmates Stacy Fuson and Lauren Anderson.
Playboy Playmates Stacy Fuson, Alison Waite and Lauren Anderson pose with One Step Closer Founder, Jacob Zalewski
Also in attendance was Mekhi Phifer of FOX’s “Lie To Me,” Sean Astin of “Lord of the Rings,” Sam Simon, creator of “The Simpsons,” Jennifer Elise Cox, Jennifer Tilly, Jeremy London, Omar Gooding, Al Santos, Miko Hughes and boxer Sergio Martinez.
Actor Mekhi Phifer getting ready to play during the “All In For CP” Tournament at The Venetian
Jennifer Tilly poses at a poker table before the tournament
Poker stars included Karina and Chip Jett, Justin Smith, Todd and Anjela Brunson, Lupe Soto, Marsha Waggoner, Robert Williamson III, Christina Lindley, Phil Laak, Eric Mizrachi, Joseph Reitman, Joe Stapleton, Andy Bloch and 2009 WSOP champion Joe Cada.
Photo credit: Jacob Andrzejczak – IS Photography/ Images of Vegas
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