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The highly publicized Twitter-war-turned-poker-“Grudge Match” has added a competitive twist and two charities will benefit from the event.
The heads-up match between Mike Dentale and Cate Hall will now spotlight Community Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM), represented by Dentale, and Hall’s chosen charity, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).
The event will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 19 and can be seen live on www.Twitch.com/PokerNightTV. The match will also be recorded for television by “Poker Night in America” (PNIA) to air in May on the CBS Sports Network.
“The charitable element of the ‘Grudge Match’ at SugarHouse will help raise money and awareness for two great causes,” said Matt Glantz, poker room ambassador at SugarHouse Casino.
The charities will be prominently featured during a live stream of the competition. Viewers will be asked to donate in real-time as Dentale and Hall look for bragging rights both in fundraising and with their poker skills.
CVIM is a volunteer clinic that provides free medical care to low-income families in the Philadelphia area, while CPJ is an independent, nonprofit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide. In addition to the live stream, both charities will be featured on the PNIA broadcast later this year.
'Grudge Match,' Tale of the Tape
The heads-up 'Grudge Match' will be a best-of-three series to determine the winner. Hall and Dentale will each begin with $15,000 with blinds starting at $75—$150. If any game reaches two hours of play, the blinds will increase to $150—$300.
The tale of the tape:
- Cate Hall burst onto the poker scene with her first career cash in 2015, and since then she has earned three World Poker Tour (WPT) main event final tables. She also has $871,000 in total live earnings, including seven WSOP cashes.
- Mike Dentale has won four tournaments to go along with 10 WSOP cashes. He has won $1.4 million in total live earnings.
The PNIA stage will be set up across from the SugarHouse Casino Market Place, near the “Poker Night in America” Poker Room. The “Grudge Match” is open to spectators; all guests must be 21 years of age or older.
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ABOUT SUGARHOUSE CASINO
SugarHouse, which opened in September 2010 as Philly’s casino, features 1,891 slots, 103 table games, a 28-table poker room, fun and unique dining options, riverfront views and free on-site parking. The casino employs approximately 1,700 people, and for six consecutive years has been voted a “Best Place to Work” by the Philadelphia Business Journal and for five straight years a “Top Workplace” by Philly.com. For more information, visit www.sugarhousecasino.com.
ABOUT COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE
Community Volunteers in Medicine provides free compassionate primary medical/dental care and health education to those who live or work in the Chester County region. They are our neighbors in need who make less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level and who lack access to insurance. Our core staff and 390 volunteers provided over 35,000 patient visits last year. Supported 100% through philanthropy, CVIM is committed to remaining the safety net provider of healthcare in order to help our patient’s reach their goals to lead healthy, productive and hopeful lives. For more information, visit cvim.org.
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ABOUT COMMITTEE TO PROTECT JOURNALISTS
CPJ promotes press freedom worldwide and defends the right of journalists to report the news without fear of reprisal. CPJ ensures the free flow of news and commentary by taking action wherever journalists are attacked, imprisoned, killed, kidnapped, threatened, censored, or harassed. CPJ is based in New York and has five regional programs, which cover Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Central Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa. The programs are led by experts from all over the world who report daily on press freedom abuses. CPJ also has representatives and correspondents in 10 countries who work closely with our regional staff. For more information, visit cpj.org.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Mike Dentale and Cate Hall are available for interviews upon request, pending schedule availability.
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PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SugarHouse Casino will host its first-ever major poker tournament, with poker superstar Phil Hellmuth, Jr., and hit television show 'Poker Night in America,” all as part of the $100,000 Guaranteed Poker Showdown April 23–27, 2015. Hellmuth headlines the list of pros, including the women of “Ladies Night II,” who will get more than a taste of Philadelphia poker as the city’s own “Cheesesteak Kings” from Tony Luke’s, Geno’s and Pat’s will be part of the action.
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Hellmuth, poker’s all-time World Series of Poker gold bracelet leader, is expected to play in the Poker Showdown, which will feature a $280 buy-in and six Day Ones to accommodate the anticipation of a large turnout. Affectionately known as the “Poker Brat,” Hellmuth will be available for an autograph session and will participate in the “Poker Night in America” high-stakes cash games, which run April 26–28, 2015.
“I’m looking forward to spending time at SugarHouse in Philadelphia,” said Hellmuth, who will be making his third appearance on “Poker Night in America,” which airs Monday nights on the CBS Sports Network. “It will be great to play alongside the local players, as well as mixing it up in the cash games.” Hellmuth will host an autograph session Friday, April 24, from 6 to 6:45 p.m.
A full house of poker’s most talented women will also be on hand for the taping of 'Ladies Night II,' the wildly popular, ladies-only televised cash game. Philadelphia natives Jennifer Shahade and Beth Shak, along with New Jersey poker pro Jamie Kerstetter, are scheduled to play in the event. “Ladies Night II” poker play will take place Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m.
Also invited to play in the cash games are the three kings of Philly cheesesteaks — Tony Luke Jr. (Tony Luke’s), Frank Olivieri (Pat’s Steaks) and Geno Vento (Geno’s Steaks) — who will play against the pros. The poker will be live-streamed from start to finish with highlights shown on television during season 3 of “Poker Night in America,” expected to air during the latter half of 2015. Poker with the “Cheesesteak Kings” will take place Monday, April 27, at 3 p.m.
The $100,000 Guaranteed Poker Showdown tournament is open to all eligible players, while the “Poker Night in America” cash games are invitation-only with all the action held in the Poker Room.
Schedule of Events
$100,000 Guaranteed Poker Showdown — April 23–27
- 11 a.m./7 p.m. April 23 — Day 1A/1B
- 11 a.m./7 p.m. April 24 — Day 1C/1D
- 11 a.m./7 p.m. April 25 — Day 1E/1F
- 12 noon April 26 — Day 2
- 1 p.m. April 27 — Day 3
Poker Night in America Live Streaming — April 26–28
- High-stakes cash games featuring various poker professionals, including Phil Hellmuth
Phil Hellmuth Autograph Signing — April 24, 6–6:45 p.m.
- Phil Hellmuth — Poker’s all-time World Series of Poker gold bracelet leader with 13, WSOP Hall of Famer
'Ladies Night II' — April 26, 3 p.m., featuring:
- Jennifer Shahade (Philadelphia, PA) — two-time American women’s chess champion, poker player and author
- Beth Shak (Bryn Mawr, PA) — poker professional, entrepreneur and philanthropist
- Jamie Kerstetter (Monroe Twp., NJ) — poker professional and co-founder of the “Grindettes,” who aim to inspire women poker players with their success
“Cheesesteak Kings” — April, 27, 3 p.m., featuring:
- Tony Luke Jr. — Tony Luke’s
- Frank Olivieri — Pat’s Steaks
- Geno Vento — Geno’s Steaks
Additional Expected Poker Stars Include:
- Andy Frankenberger — two-time WSOP gold bracelet winner, former World Poker Tour Player of the Year
- Shaun Deeb — two-time World Championship of Online Poker winner
- Tom Schneider — four-time WSOP gold bracelet winner
ABOUT SUGARHOUSE CASINO
SugarHouse, which opened in September 2010 as Philly’s casino, features 1,606 slots, up to 62 table games, fun and unique dining options, riverfront views and free on-site parking. The casino employs approximately 1,100 people, and for four consecutive years has been voted a “Best Place to Work” in the Philadelphia Business Journal. SugarHouse also has been named a “Top Workplace” four years in a row by Philly.com. www.sugarhousecasino.com.