World Series of Poker

Poker Professionals Ante Up for Charity
July 16, 2009

July 14, 2009, The Los Angeles Times — As the cards sail across the green felt at the World Series of Poker Main Event currently being held at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, thousands of players have been practicing poker's dark arts of deception and intimidation as they vie for millions of dollars in a game that's unabashedly the ultimate exercise in self-interest.