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Borgata hosts charity poker tournament

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey – (PRESS RELEASE) -- The National Autism Association (NAA) today announced the first No Limit Hold 'Em Poker Tournament, to be held Thursday, November 2 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City in the hotel's new 85-table poker room. The tournament will get underway at 7:00 p.m. with sign-in beginning at 5:00 p.m.

According to Borgata's Director of Poker Marketing Ray Stefanelli, "Borgata is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of others. Hosting the NAA Tournament is consistent with that mission." The event will follow genuine No Limit Hold 'Em tournament guidelines with cash pay-outs to the winners. "It's real Texas Hold 'Em action and excitement. Poker players can win while supporting a great cause," said Stefanelli.

The $250 entry fee includes buy-in to Borgata's nightly No Limit Hold 'Em Tournament, a $100 contribution to NAA, admission to an exclusive players' lounge at Mixx, and special gifts donated by corporate sponsors. The players' lounge at Mixx will feature live entertainment, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction. A non-player package is also available for $130, providing an option for those who don't play poker but want to join in the fun and support the cause.

Wendy Fournier, parent and NAA president, plans to ante-up for the event. "Autism has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S., affecting one in 166 children. We hope the growing popularity of poker playing will offer an enjoyable venue for people to partner with NAA in finding a cure for the hundreds of thousands of children now diagnosed with autism."

The National Autism Association is a nonprofit, parent-run organization. Tournament proceeds will further crucial research and fund NAA's Helping Hand program that provides financial assistance to needy families affected by autism.

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