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Philippine Poker Tour Raises P1 Million

By launchpoker, Aug 20, 2008 Priscilla Meirelles

The Red Cross was the real winner at a recent charity poker tournament held in the Philippines, the Filipino Poker Tour: All-In for the Red Cross Tournament. The Makati Chapter of the Philippine National Red Cross benefited from the event to the tune of P1 Million. Helping to bring attention and cash to the cause were celebrities such as Doug Kramer, Jinno Rufino, QT del Mar, Bobby Andrews, Paolo Paraiso, and Priscilla Meirelles. More than 70 prizes were paid out to the 120 players who took part in the charity poker event.