Surfrider Foundation Poker Tournament

The charity poker tournament was one of the many happenings at the Surfrider Foundation benefit event last night.

Paris Hilton, Kevin Costner and many of the "Laguna Beach" cast members were all in Costa Mesa supporting the cause.

Guests were treated to a fashion show, poker, Sprinkles cupcakes, and gift bags filled with goodies.

All proceeds raised went to support Surfrider, which help save beaches though public awareness in communities.

The "Oceans Thirteen" Poker lounge

Poker at work! At least for the cast and crew of the upcoming "Oceans 13".
The lucky actors and crew will be getting their own poker lounge when the movie starts filming this weekend.
Producer Jerry Weintraub had the poker room built for the exclusive use of the cast, so they'll be able to relax and play in between filming.
The poker lounge will also include a 24 hour bar where everyone can hang out at the end of the day.
Must be nice.
Oceans 13 will feature George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Ellen Barkin and Andy Garcia.

Drew Barrymore Promotes Poker

Drew Barrymore made an appearance at the World Series of Poker at the Rio in Las Vegas to promote her new film "Lucky You".

Now that she doesnt have to stay in character, Drew said shes ready to get tips from the poker pros.
In "Lucky You", Barrymore plays a lounge singer, so she missed out on learning from the poker pros who starred in the film.
"I'm planning to pick up as many tips as I can from the experts so I can go home and kick my friends butts", Drew said.
Jennifer Harman and Chris Ferguson are a couple of the pros who make appearances in the movie, which is set to be released Sept 8th.

Shannon Elizabeth in Love with Poker

American Pie star Shannon Elizabeth is now becoming more well known as a poker player than an actress. She says that her card playing addiction is taking over her life, and that poker has become her second career. Shannon is playing against the pros in Vegas several times a month.

She told Blender magazine, “I have become addicted to poker. I am in Las Vegas two or three times a month these days, playing poker has become my second career".

She has now become one of the leading celebrity poker players and has already taken home some impressive winnings.

Her good looks seem to help in the game, and shes admitted to using her charm to distract other players.

"A lot of men get lost in their cards if you introduce a decent distraction".

The Australian Poker Rivals

It seems the Ausralian Poker pros Joe Hachem and Mark Vos aren't getting along too well.
Joe won the World Series of Poker last year, while Vos won $1.08 million in a poker tournament in Las Vegas this week.
Vos said that Hachem and himself were enemies and don't speak.
"We don't really get along. It's complicated." He told the Herald Sun yesterday.
The dispute supposedly started over a message sent on an internet poker site, which then escalated to harsh comments over the past few months.
Apparently Hachem thinks he hasnt been given any respect by the 20 year old Vos.
"Vos has got a big mouth", one source said. "Joe can't stand him."

Mike Sexton Taking Over the World Series of Poker

Not only is Mike Sexton the poker ambassador and host for the WSOP, but he is now taking home the winnings!
Mike took home $1 million when he won first prize at the World Series of Poker Circuit Tournament of Champions.
He got through 17 hours of the final table, and beat out some of the world's best poker pros at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Three time WSOP bracelet winner Daniel Negreanu came in second place, while Mike Matusow came in third.
Sexton won his first WSOP bracelet in 1989, so this was his first big win in 17 years.
He also plans to donate half his winnings to various charities.
Congratulations Mike!

Maxim Coming to Vegas!

Maxim magazine just announced plans to build a luxury $1.2 billion Maxim Hotel & Casino at the north end of the Las Vegas strip.
Construction for the resort is set to begin next year and then open in 2010.

The Hotel and Casino will be built on 9 acres of land, feature indoor and outdoor concert spaces, and the usual swimming pools, spa, restaurants, stores, and conference spaces.
There will also be a Maxim Lounge, run by Cindy Crawfords ex Rande Gerber.

Carmen Electra Hosts Poker Tournament

Carmen Electra hosted the Head to Hollywood Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament & Auction this past week.
The tournament took place at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, and featured a buffet as well as a silent auction.
The charity was founded by Carmen, and provides brain tumor survivors & their families a celebrity experience in Hollywood.