People from around northern Nevada will have the chance to play poker for a good cause next weekend.
On Saturday, November 18th My Hometown Heroes will host their Ante Up Poker Tournament.
It is set to happen at the CalNeva with check-in from 5 to 6 p.m. and the tournament running from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Poker fans can expect a night of food, drink and can watch the Wolf Pack while funding scholarships for college-bound cancer survivors for the 2024 school year.
“Each year, we love bringing the community together for a fun night of poker and celebration,” said Brian Anderson, a former young adult cancer survivor himself, My Hometown Heroes board member and chair of the Ante Up Poker Tournament. “We’ve been able to break records each year thanks to the incredible support from the community and help get young cancer survivors through college."
Tickets are $125 per person or $1,000 for a table of 10. Table sponsor opportunities are also available for $1,500 and $2,500.
Each ticket includes $3,000 in chips plus food and drink. The first-place winner will take home a $500 prize, second place wins $250 and third place wins $125.
Details and event registration here or visit MyHometownHeroes.org.
