Phil Hellmuth to Host Charity Tournament

Phil Hellmuth to Host Charity Tournament

Thursday, 20 August 2009

Phil Hellmuth, representative of online poker site UltimateBet, is well-known for his philanthropy and charitable donations. The 11-time bracelet winner is teaming up with the Taser Foundation for Fallen Officers to host the 5th annual Hold’em for Heroes Celebrity Tournament on November 19-21 at Fort McDowell Casino in Arizona.

The Hold ‘em for Heroes helps the families of police officers that have lost their lives in the line of duty. Last year, over $500,000 was raised, with US media labelling it as “the most successful charity poker tournament in the country.”


“Over the last several years, and especially since 9/11, my respect for policemen, firemen and the people who protect us has risen higher and higher,” Hellmuth said. “Our Hold’em for Heroes charity poker tournament gives money to the Fallen Officers Foundation, which supports officers and the families of officers who were killed in the line of duty. My friends and I are grateful to these brave men and women and we are proud to help.”


Over the course of the festivities, Hellmuth will host three different tournaments. A $115 buy-in with unlimited $50 re-buys and a $50 add-on will take place on Nov. 19. Then a $265 buy-in with unlimited $125 re-buys and a $125 add-on will be played on Nov. 20, and on Nov. 21 a high-roller $1,000 buy-in with unlimited $500 re-buys with a $500 add-on will round out the festivities.


Half the donations from the entry fees will go to the Taser Foundation for Fallen Officers. The top prize in each tournament is a seat at the 2010 WSOP Main Event – if you can’t make the Hold ‘em for Heroes tournament you can still qualify online at UltimateBet.



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