Posted on 11 August 2009 by Brian Masterson
Event #6 of the CVPC – the $150 NL Celebrity Bounty drew 122 hopefuls to trade bets with Jose Canseco (40/40 Club, 1986 Rookie of the Year, 1988 AL MVP), Barbara Enright (WSOP Hall of Fame, only woman to final table the Main Event), Jerry Yang (2007 WSOP Champion), Mike Dages (Fresno City Councilman), Tiffanie Mac (KRZR Calendar girl), Jason Von Flue (UFC fighter) and others. Club One regular, Rim Plenys, knocked out Jose Canseco and earned an autographed game-used bat, and around 11p, the final table settled on a 7-way chop. Check out some of the great photos below!
The 2007 WSOP Champ shows off his bracelet to a C1 regular
Barbara Enright and C1 regular Mary
First player out gets Poker for Dummies
Jose Canseco and Rim Plenys
Councilman Dages imposes his will on the table
C1 dealer Molly and KRZR Calendar girl Tiffanie Mac
Celebrity Event Winners
Next up…the Championship Event!
Posted on 13 August 2008 by Brian Masterson
The last two events of the 2008 Central Valley Poker Championships at Club One Casino were a huge hit. Check out the photos of Events #6 and #7!
The 2008 Central Valley Poker Championships at Club One
In Event #6 of the CVPC, the Celebrity Bounty event, 92 players and the following celebrities competed for $16,100:
Jose Canseco – 1988 AL MVP; six-time MLB all-star, poker player
Ashley Collette – FHM model and one of the “100 Sexiest Women Alive”
Mike & Janet Dages – Fresno City Councilman and his wife
Shaun “shaundeeb” Deeb – Top online tournament player worldwide
Barbara Enright – Poker Hall of Fame, only woman to final table a WSOP main event
Terence Frazier – former major league baseball player
Steve “TT” McLoughlin and Serge “Adanthar” Ravitch – moderators on TwoPlusTwo, the world’s leading poker forums
Matt O’Dette – captain of the Fresno Falcons hockey team
Max Shapiro – writer, CardPlayer magazine
Jason Von Flue – mixed martials arts fighter
Marsha Waggoner – The Grand Dame of Poker
with Kevin Lusk, Oran C. and Ron M. chopping at the final table.
Event #7, the $50,000 Guaranteed Main Event drew another 125 entrants and a prize pool of $56,250. Frank L. took first place for the trophy and $14,909.
The 2008 CVPC Overall Champion bracelet went to early points winner John Ly who won Event #1 and finished 2nd in Event #2.
Thanks again to all the participants and the Club One Casino staff for making this 1st Annual CVPC a success! Club One Casino would also like to thank A J’s Jewelry for creating such a magnificent custom bracelet.
Posted on 08 August 2008 by Brian Masterson
Event #3 – The $150 NL Pineapple specialty event drew a surprising 39 entrants for a prize pool of $4,680. Kevin L. emerged victorious.
Event #4 – The $150 NL Shoot-out drew 60 sit n go players and $7,200. It ended in a 3-way chop with O.C winning the first place trophy.
Event #5 – In the $200 NL Freeze-out, 84 players entered to compete for $13,440. The event ended in a 6-way chop with Gerry D. getting the first place hardware.
Event #6 – Tonight’s $250 NL Celebrity Bounty event kicked off with 92 players including:
Jose Canseco – 1988 AL MVP; six-time MLB all-star
Ashley Collette – FHM model and one of the “100 Sexiest Women Alive”
Mike & Janet Dages – Fresno City Councilman and his wife
Shaun “shaundeeb” Deeb – top five internet poker tournament player worldwide
Barbara Enright – member, Poker Hall of Fame, only woman to make the final table of a WSOP main event
Terence Frazier – former major league baseball player
Steve “TT” McLoughlin and Serge “Adanthar” Ravitch – moderators on TwoPlusTwo, the world’s leading poker forums
Matt O’Dette – captain of the Fresno Falcons
Jason Von Flue – mixed martials arts fighter
Marsha Waggoner – member, Poker Hall of Fame
Just a reminder: the $500 Main Event starts Saturday, August 9th at 12:15p.
Club One Casino now spreads $3/6 kill and $2/3 60-300 max NL all-day, everyday. Get on the list!
Posted on 31 July 2008 by Club One Staff
The Central Valley Poker Championships tournament series kicks off on Aug 3rd with a $100 buy-in NL bounty tournament at 12:15p. Highlights of the week will include the Celebrity Bounty tournament on Aug 8th at 4:15p with special guests Jose Canseco, Barbara Enright, Jason Von Flue, Shaun Deeb, Councilman Mike Dages among others and the $50,000 Guarantee Main Event on Aug 9th at 12:15p. Register early for both; space is limited!
Single table satellites for the Main Event are running every night starting Aug 1st. Please note that from Aug 3rd through Aug 9th, all other regularly schedule morning and evening tournaments will be canceled.
On Sunday, Aug 3rd, we’ll also be holding our 2nd Summer Car Giveaway drawing. If you’re a high hand winner and have a valid entry ticket, come in Sunday from 12p on to have a chance at cash drawings and a Toyota Camry hybrid. You MUST be present to win!
Also, Club One Casino introduced Fortune Pai Gow last week and it’s been a huge hit. Don’t know how to play? Ask any hostess or customer service rep.
Club One now offers 3/6 kill and 2/3 $60-$300 max NL. Call (559) 497-3000 and get on the list!
