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5th Annual Poker4Life Tournament
04/29/2010 - By New York, NY

5th Annual Poker4Life Tournament

More than 400 poker enthusiasts gathered at the Manhattan Auto Company on April 29 for the 5th Annual Poker4Life™ charity poker tournament.

270 players vied for a shot at the final table. The winner of the tournament Hunter Gray won a seat at the World Series of Poker Main Event and personal lessons with Annie Duke. Since 2005, Poker4Life™ has raised more than $800,000 to find a cure for paralysis resulting from spinal cord injury.

"I am constantly amazed and moved by the unwavering support of our sponsors and guests each and every year," said Ethan Ruby, founder of Poker4Life. “It just shows us that the positive power of poker is making a difference and lets us know we are doing a good thing.”

Ron Dugay of the New York Rangers; actress/model Sabina Gadecki; Christopher Murney and Paul D'Amato stars of “Slap Shot”; Radio Personality Goumba Johnny; Steven Beltrani of CharityHappenings; NBA All Star David Lee of the New York Knicks; Playboy Playmate’s Lindsay Vuolo and Laurie Jo Fetter; World Wrestling Hall of Famer Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka; Celebrity Stylist Lauren Rae Levy; Model Kim Loan; Poker Diva Ellen Leikind; and professional poker players Bill Gazes, Dee Dozier, Olivier Busquet participated in the event.

Event sponsors include Manhattan Automobile Company, Aria Resort & Casino Las Vegas, World Poker Tour (WPT), Poker Players Alliance, Charity Sports Auctions, Wizard Studios, New York Knicks, New York Rangers, ZYR Vodka, Tony’s DiNapoli, Ink48, Philip Marie, PokerDivas, AR LOYALTY, IZZE, MOR DESIGN, Michael F & Company and Wizard Studios. The Eldridge hosted the official Poker4Life™ after party.

Photos by Adriana Pashley


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