Exclusive tournament welcomes poker legends Phil Hellmuth, Doyle Brunson, Mike Sexton, Daniel Negreanu and Antonio Esfandiari to MGM Grand in Las Vegas
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Las Vegas, NV (March 30, 2015) — The 2015 Tiger Jam will kick off Friday, May 15 with Tiger’s Poker Night presented by the World Poker Tour® (WPT®), an exclusive poker tournament emceed by poker legend Phil Hellmuth and hosted by Tiger Woods. WPT has once again teamed with the Tiger Woods Foundation to bring a fourth-annual charity poker event to MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. WPT cameras will film some of the action for inclusion in an upcoming World Poker Tour episode.
Tiger Jam, a two-day charity event to be held on May 15 – 16 and hosted by Woods, will combine world-class golf, high-stakes poker, gourmet cuisine and exclusive VIP experiences into an exciting, star-studded weekend benefiting the college-access programs of the Tiger Woods Foundation.
Participants will join Woods, Hellmuth, Doyle Brunson, WPT host and Poker Hall of Famer Mike Sexton, poker’s top two all-time winningest tournament players Daniel Negreanu and Antonio Esfandiari, and other poker greats for an exclusive tournament. Prizes include a round of golf with Woods, Pro-Am playing spots in premier PGA TOUR events and other unique items.
For more information on 2015 Tiger Jam opportunities, how to participate in the poker tournament or to attend the dinner and auction, please call Jason Andrea at (949) 725-3003 or email[email protected].
For more details on World Poker Tour events, sponsors, and promotions, please visitwww.WPT.com.
Tiger Woods Foundation Contact
Abby Liebenthal
(949) 725-3003
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MGM Resorts Contact
Scott Ghertner
(702) 692-6750
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World Poker Tour Contact
David Gitter
(949) 225-2641
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About Tiger Jam and the Tiger Woods Foundation
Since its creation in 1998, Tiger Jam has raised more than $17 million for programs of the Tiger Woods Foundation through its sold-out performances and one-of-a-kind auction items. Where you come from shouldn’t mean failure. At the Tiger Woods Foundation, it doesn’t. Our programs break the cycle of poverty with college-access opportunities for low-income students. At Tiger Woods Learning Center satellites across the country, scholars in grades 5-12 are immersed in an interactive STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) curriculum. Here, they make the connection between school and career, while planning a road map to college. Tailored to the needs of the first-generation scholar, the Earl Woods Scholarship Program provides four-year college scholarships coupled with an unyielding support system. But we don’t stop there. Through dedicated mentors, professional development workshops and internships, our one-to-one philosophy ensures the success of our students in college and beyond. See how our scholars are smashing the cycle of poverty at tigerwoodsfoundation.org and @TWFoundation.
About MGM Grand
MGM Grand is “The Entertainment Authority,” creating the ultimate Las Vegas experience. A variety of luxurious suites and standard accommodations serve every need while guests discover signature dining by celebrity chefs including Tom Colicchio’s Craftsteak, Michael Mina’s PUB 1842, Wolfgang Puck’s Bar & Grill and AAA Five Diamond and Michelin three star restaurant, Joël Robuchon; world-class entertainment at the MGM Grand Garden Arena; the astonishing KÀ by Cirque du Soleil; master illusionist David Copperfield; Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club; and Hakkasan Las Vegas Restaurant and Nightclub; a pampering spa and salon; and an elaborate 380,000-square-foot, non-smoking conference center. MGM Grand is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM).
About World Poker Tour
World Poker Tour (WPT) is the premier name in internationally televised gaming and entertainment with brand presence in land-based tournaments, television, online, and mobile. Leading innovation in the sport of poker since 2002, WPT ignited the global poker boom with the creation of a unique television show based on a series of high-stakes poker tournaments. WPT has broadcast globally in more than 150 countries and territories, and is currently producing its 13th season, which airs on FSN in the United States. Season XIII of WPT is sponsored by ClubWPT.com, a unique online membership site that offers inside access to the WPT, as well as a sweepstakes-based poker club available in 35 states across the United States. ClubWPT.com also sponsors Season 2 of the new WPT Alpha8 series of super-high roller poker tournaments which is currently in production and which airs on FOX Sports 1 in the United States. WPT participates in strategic brand license, partnership, and sponsorship opportunities. WPT Enterprises Inc. is a subsidiary of bwin.party digital entertainment plc. For more information, go to WPT.com.
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