Charity Event Final Table. Winner, Ron Arena (pictured front row, center)
Place
First Name
Last Name
Prize Amount
1
RONALD
ARENA
$2,193
2
BRANDON
JONES
$2,170
3
WILLY
BAPTISTE
$1,727
4
VINCENZO
POLISTENA
$1,067
5
EZEKIEL
CROZIER
$888
6
LLOYD
NASTASE
$705
7
STEVEN
SCHAFFER
$250
8
KEVIN
SMITH
$250
9
BRIAN
TOMSAK
$250
10
DAVID
KRATKA
$250
11
STEVEN
BAUM
$250
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Photo Credit Ralph Notaro
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (September 14, 2022) – Seminole Casino Coconut Creek recently teamed with Irreverent Warriors, a military veterans organization, to raise more than $35,000 following a charity poker tournament.
Held in Coco Poker, the tournament hosted 224 players and featured $10,000 in prizes as well as surprise bounties awarding $250 to $500 NYY Steak certificates.
“It was our honor to partner with Irreverent Warriors for this tournament,” said Larry Buck, President, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. “Irreverent Warriors is a terrific organization that supports our veterans every day. It is our sincere hope that the money raised will assist with their important mission, which is to improve mental health and prevent suicide.”
Special guest appearances at the tournament included local artist Dennis Friel, Coconut Creek Mayor Joshua Rydell, Commissioner Randy Strauss, former University of Florida running back Eric Rhett, owner of Bonefish Mac’s, Chuck McLaughlin, former Miami Dolphins linebacker and owner of Bru’s Room Sports Grill, Bob “Bru” Brudzinski, and Florida Panthers announcer Randy Moeller.
“We are thankful that Seminole Gaming and Seminole Casino Coconut Creek partnered with us to create an amazing poker tournament where past and present service members as well as supporters came together to further our mission. That mission provides a ‘safe’ place for veterans to let their walls down, connect with warriors who have had similar experiences, and enjoy a day of camaraderie and laughter without feeling like they have to perform or be judged,” said Cindy McNally, President/CEO, Irreverent Warriors.
Coco Poker is a smoke-free location, complete with 29 tables, tableside dining, a dedicated bar, and South Florida’s only private luxury poker salon.
About Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek offers an energized and upscale local’s casino experience featuring over 2,100 Las Vegas-style slot machines and 75 live Table Games with real dealers and real cards, including Blackjack, Baccarat, 3-card Poker and more, along with 29 tables of live Poker. For guests who prefer a non-smoking environment, Coco’s Smoke-Free Pavilion offers over 250 Slots as well as eight live Table Games with convenient access via the West Lot entrance. High Limit areas offer over 130 slots and over 12 live Table Games for guests who prefer a premium gaming experience. Coco also offers world-class dining, including its award-winning steakhouse, NYY Steak, as well as a variety of other dining options, such as the New York-style 1st Street Deli, Italian bistro-inspired Sorrisi, and breezy Sunset Grill. Live entertainment can be found several nights a week at Sunset Grill, Legends Lounge, and Nectar. Open 24/7, 365 days a year, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is located at the corner of U.S. 441 (State Road 7) and Sample Road in Coconut Creek, Florida. For more information, call (954) 977-6700 or visit CasinoCoco.com. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/seminolecasinocococreek, follow us on Twitter @CasinoCoco and Instagram @seminolecasinocococreek, and subscribe to our YouTube channel at youtube.com/SeminoleCasinoCC.
