Raising charity money in Caesars Palace Casino

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Every year since 2005 a Poker tournament is being held to raise money to donate to the Opportunity Village in Nevada - a non-profit organization for community rehabilitation which provides support services to all citizens of Southern Nevada who are mentally retarded.

This weekend in Las Vegas a long list of guests: celebrities guest! gathered to raise money for rehabilitation of the mentally disabled at the third annual 'Opportunity Village Poker Tournament'

About 200 players participated in the $500 No Limit Texas Holdem Poker Tournament with rebuys. First place was awarded ten grand in cash and a seat at the 2008 World Series of Poker main event.

Others took part in an exclusive VIP reception and fashion show, featuring the spring collection of Escada, inside the Pure Nightclub of the casino, simply by donating $50.
The income from both the tournament and the fashion show, as well as a silent auction held earlier at the casino, will be donated directly to the mentioned association.