United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of the Mid-South will once again partner with the Grand Casino Resort and Harrah’s Entertainment to host the Second Annual Bluff City Texas Hold ‘Em.

Over the weekend, 600 seats will be filled with players vying for a total prize pool estimated at more than $35,000. First place winners will receive a seat to the 2006 World Series of Poker with paid travel
expenses, while others will earn a percentage of the prize pool. Daily payouts will be given to the top 15 players. The buy-in is $100 with the opportunity for unlimited re-buys at $50 until the first break. A $100 add-on at registration and breaks will be available also.

The co-winners of last year’s tournament were Krystal Nelson of Tunica, MS, and Chris Wiggins of Memphis, TN. Nelson achieved great success at the 2005 World Series of Poker held at the Rio in Las Vegas, with winnings of $54,965. She finished 119 out of the 5,619 participating players.

Proceeds from the tournament will benefit UCP of the Mid-South. The mission of UCP is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with all types of disabilities. As one of the largest health charities in America, UCP strives to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities in every facet of society.

“It is very important for us to be a part of our community,” says Patrick Browne, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Grand Casino Resort. “We are proud to partner with United Cerebral Palsy to again host this highly successful event and contribute to this very worthy charity.”

Founded in 1949, United Cerebral Palsy is a nationwide network of more than 100 statewide and local not-for- profit agencies that provide programs and services and conduct public and professional education programs relevant to cerebral palsy and other disabilities. United Cerebral Palsy of the Mid-South is committed to advancing the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities.