Jennifer Harman continues charity poker event for Nevada pets

With a first place prize of a seat at the Main Event in the 2008 World Series of Poker, over 100 professional poker players including Doyle Brunson, Phil Ivey, Jennifer “Jennicide” Leigh, Joe Hachem, and, of course, Jennifer Harman herself, the Second Annual Jennifer Harman Charity Poker Tournament, which will be held at the Venetian poker room Apr. 18, looks like it’s shaping up to be at least as much of a success as last year’s inaugural event.

At the 2007 event, over $130,000 was raised for the designated charity, the Nevada SPCA a no-kill animal shelter that was able to build two new wings with that money. “It’s amazing what a difference even the smallest donation can make, let alone $130,000,” said Nevada SPCA Executive Director Doug Duke. “The new section will allow us to rescue and shelter about 1,000 animals.”

“This is a chance for all of us to give something back,” said Harman, who is featured snuggling a bunny on the front page of the Nevada SPCA’s Web site.

A press release for the event states:

The recommended donation to participate in the tournament is $300 + $30. There will be optional $200 re-donations for additional tournament chips throughout three 20-minute rounds, and a $200 last chance add-on. The first place prize is a $10,000 seat into the 2008 World Series of Poker Main Event. The tournament is open to the public. Seating is limited.

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