![]() ![]() “We provide free sports training, competition and health screenings to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, so every dollar raised helps us support more athletes and families.” “Special Olympics Southern California is honored to be the beneficiary of the WPT Foundation Pala Poker Open Main Event,” said Bill Shumard, President & CEO of Special Olympics Southern California. We are proud to host the Pala Poker Classic Main Event Presented by the WPT Foundation and to help the WPT Foundation support its charitable endeavors.” Pala Casino Spa & Resort CEO Bill Bembenek adds, “The World Poker Tour is the premier brand in tournament poker and gaming entertainment. “We are thrilled to partner with Pala Casino Spa & Resort, and to give our players an opportunity to support Special Olympics Southern California and their efforts to enrich the lives of more than 19,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities in our local communities.” ![]() “Since its inaugural event in March of 2012, the WPT Foundation has helped raise more than $4 million for more than a dozen prestigious charity partners around the globe,” said WPT President Adam Pliska. Donations from players and fans are welcomed. ![]() The party will take place in the Infinity Showroom, Pala’s beautiful theater facility located adjacent to the casino’s 15-table poker room, and will include guest appearances by WPT ® Commentators Mike Sexton and Vince Van Patten WPT Anchor Lynn Gilmartin and a special spokesperson from Special Olympics Southern California. The Pala Poker Open runs from September 4-13, and features an array of exciting events including a WPT Foundation party on September 10. The $100,000 guaranteed WPT Foundation Pala Poker Open is set to kick off on September 11, and $100 of each $1,100 buy-in will be donated to SOSC. Los Angeles, CA (July 17, 2015) – WPT Foundation™ and Pala Casino Spa & Resort, Northern San Diego County’s premier casino resort destination, today announced a partnership to host a charity poker tournament benefitting Special Olympics Southern California. 11-13, and Includes Appearances by WPT ® Cast Members Mike Sexton, Vince Van Patten, and Lynn Gilmartin WPT Foundation Pala Poker Open Runs Sept. ![]()
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