Jeff Conine Charity Poker Classic / Charity Series of Poker 
Structure
Level 9: 500/1,000 with a 1,000 big-blind ante
Players Remaining: 160 of 382

The first break is an extended one for people to enjoy the spread of baseball-themed food in honor of headliner Jeff Conine, and there is also a quick live auction of four different packages that raised an additional $9,300.

Package #1: The Jeff Conine Experience, which is a one-hour private lesson with two-time World Series champion (baseball, not poker) Jeff Conine at the Broward Baseball Academy, along with an autographed baseball cap.

Package #2: Overtime on the Ice, which is a one-hour private hockey lesson with a trio of NHL stars at the Florida Panthers IceDen, along with an autographed hockey stick.

Package #3: Life is Like … a Truck of Hoffman’s Chocolates, whichi s a two-hour private experience for 50 people. Hoffman’s Truck will serve a variety of gourmet sweet confections at your private event.

Package #4: Bahamas Breeze, which is a resort-style vacation in Bimini, with a water landing. You’ll fly to Bimini, Bahamas on a Tropic Ocean Airways Seaplane, landing in the water, along with a two-night stay at the Hilton at Resorts World Bimini.

The Silent Auction that began in the pre-tournament party also comes to a conclusion, and we’re still waiting for an official tally of how much money was raised, but there were a lot more items in the silent auction, including some great sports memorabilia liked autographed baseballs, an autographed football, and an autographed basketball, along with vacations, golf packages, and similar items.

Jeff Conine Charity Poker Classic / Charity Series of Poker 
Structure
Level 8: 400/800
Entries: 370

There are 370 entries so far with registration about to close at the end of the first break. There are some activities planned for this first break, including an auction, along with a nice spread of food for people to eat dinner.

In terms of the poker tournament, there are 21 tables remaining, which means there are about 185 players still in the field. Here are some of those faces:

Jeff Conine Charity Poker Classic / Charity Series of Poker 
Structure
Level 3: 75/150
Entries: 336

There were 312 players in the field at the start of play, then 325 entries at the start of Level 2, and there are currently 336 entries here during Level 3.

We have plenty of photos from the pre-tournament party and the start of this event, and they’ll be uploaded soon. As you might expect, the entire atmosphere around this event is as much a party as a poker tournament.

Jeff Conine Charity Poker Classic / Charity Series of Poker 
Structure
Level 1: 25/50
Entries: 312

After 15 minutes of introductory statements from Jeff Conine and other VIP guests, Tournament Director Tony Burns announces “Shuffle up and deal!”

When play gets underway, the 312 players in the field is already larger than the 307 who entered last year, and there are still more than two hours remaining in registration with unlimited re-entries. This year is going to be huge!

Proceeds benefit the Conine Clubhouse at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. There is $30,000 in cash and prizes for this event, with the final ten players going home with the following prizes:

1st place:  $5,000 plus $5,250 SHRPO Championship seat
2nd place:  $2,000 plus Hard Rock Atlantic City Vacation Package
3rd place:  $1,500 plus Party Like a Rock Star Package
4th place:  $1,150 plus WSOP Circuit Coco Main Event Seat
5th place:  $950 plus $1,100 SHRPO Big 4 seat
6th place:  $850 plus Party Like a Rock Star Package
7th place:  $750 plus Stay Like a Rock Star Vacation Package
8th place:  $700 plus Stay Like a Rock Star Vacation Package
9th place:  $650 plus Rock Spa Package
10th place:  $600 plus Rock Spa Package

The Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Championship kicks off tomorrow and we will loosen things up this evening with a fun charity event in the Hard Rock Event Center.

The Charity Series of Poker has been a regular feature on our August schedule for the last few years and, like last year, the tournament will benefit the Conine Clubhouse at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

The Jeff Conine Celebrity Poker Classic will put cards in the air at 7pm but there is a fun player’s party beforehand starting at 5:30pm with a silent auction and giveaways.

We have $30,000 in cash and prizes for the tournament with the last ten players going home with something.

1st place:  $5,000 plus $5,250 SHRPO Championship seat
2nd place:  $2,000 plus Hard Rock Atlantic City Vacation Package
3rd place:  $1,500 plus Party Like a Rock Star Package
4th place:  $1,150 plus WSOP Circuit Coco Main Event Seat
5th place:  $950 plus $1,100 SHRPO Big 4 seat
6th place:  $850 plus Party Like a Rock Star Package
7th place:  $750 plus Stay Like a Rock Star Vacation Package
8th place:  $700 plus Stay Like a Rock Star Vacation Package
9th place:  $650 plus Rock Spa Package
10th place:  $600 plus Rock Spa Package

Primary Event Schedule

12PM: Event 17 – $2,200 Eight-Handed NLH (Single Re-Entry)

• $200,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
• Players begin with 20,000 in chips and 30-minute levels
• Late registration/single re-entry available until start of Level 12
• Single ante will be paid from the big blind for the entire table
• This is a one-day tournament and plays until completion
• Event 17 Structure Sheet

2PM: $50,000 Super High Roller Day 2

• Super High Roller Day 2 Seats and Chips
• Super High Roller Payouts

7PM: Jeff Conine Charity Poker Classic/Charity Series of Poker

• Players begin with 10,000 in chips and 15-minute levels
• Late registration/re-entries available until start of Level 9
• Proceeds benefit the Conine Clubhouse at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
• Charity Event Structure Sheet

Secondary and Satellite Schedule

9AM: Event 48 – $140 Championship Step Satellite (1-in-5)

• 2 seats guaranteed into $570 SHRPO Championship Mega Satellite
• Players begin with 8,000 in chips and 15-minute levels
• Late registration/re-entry available until start of Level 9
• Satellite will be held in the Poker Room
• This is a one-day tournament and plays until completion
• Event 48 Structure Sheet

11AM: Event 49 – $570 Championship Mega Satellite (1-in-10)

• 20 seats guaranteed into $3 Million GTD SHRPO Championship
• Players begin with 8,000 in chips and 30-minute levels
• Late registration/re-entry available until start of Level 7
• This is a one-day tournament and plays until completion
• Event 49 Structure Sheet

3PM: Event 50 – $570 Championship Mega Satellite (1-in-10)

• 10 seats guaranteed into $3 Million GTD SHRPO Championship
• Players begin with 8,000 in chips and 30-minute levels
• Late registration/re-entry available until start of Level 7
• This is a one-day tournament and plays until completion
• Event 50 Structure Sheet

5PM: Event 51 – $300 Championship Mega Satellite (1-in-20)

• 2 seats guaranteed into $3 Million GTD SHRPO Championship
• Players begin with 8,000 in chips and 30-minute levels
• Late registration/re-entry available until start of Level 7
• This is a one-day tournament and plays until completion
• Event 51 Structure Sheet

8PM: Event 52 – $570 Championship Turbo Satellite (1-in-10)

• 2 seats guaranteed into $3 Million GTD SHRPO Championship
• Players begin with 8,000 in chips and 15-minute levels
• Late registration/re-entry available until start of Level 9
• This is a one-day tournament and plays until completion
• Event 52 Structure Sheet

Former major league baseballer Jeff Conine hosts the Jeff Conine Celebrity Poker Classic at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood as part of the property’s flagship Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open. The tournament is ran in partnership with the Charity Series of Poker and begins August 9th at 7pm featuring a $300 buy-in benefiting the Conine Clubhouse at the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

• Download: Jeff Conine Celebrity Poker Classic Structure Sheet

The event is preceded by a VIP reception and silent auction beginning at 5:30pm. For the non-poker players, a donation of $100 gains access to this exclusive gathering which will include complimentary food and beverages.

While August’s event marks the 7th annual running of the Celebrity Poker Classic, last year was the debut at the Seminole Hard Rock and the results were record breaking. More than 300 entries ponied up over $130,000 in charitable donations with Aron Dermer taking the cake as the tournament champion.

According to the foundation:

“Presented by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and hosted by the Charity Series of Poker, the Jeff Conine Celebrity Poker Classic offers poker players at all levels a night of great entertainment and the opportunity to help families whose lives have been impacted by a child’s illness.”

Registration is available now in the Seminole Hard Rock poker room. Those looking to register online can visit ConinePokerClassic.org or contact the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation’s Craig Cohen at crcohen@mhs.net.

Stay tuned for additional details on this event.