Join the Incredible Charity Series of Poker Event for a Great Cause

On February 24, Jeff Platt and friends are hosting a massive Charity Series of Poker event at the Via Brasil Steakhouse in Las Vegas, where you can eat great food, hang out with celebrities, and support an amazing cause.

This annual awards bash celebrates the top volunteers and sponsors who make these games possible. Over the last 12 years and across 93 games, the organization has raised more than $8 million! If you want to play poker for charity, this is the absolute best place to be.

The auction for @TheCSOP Awards Dinner is NOW LIVE! Bid & win from anywhere on some amazing art pieces, a blown glass sculpture, VGK glass seats, VGK game used gear & more! Or join us for AYCE steak, open bar & poker.

Auction: https://t.co/hjoGJJRqg6
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— Matt Stout (@MattStoutPoker) February 19, 2026

Why You Will Love This Charity Series of Poker

There are so many reasons to grab your tickets right now. Whether you are a professional card player or just want a fun night out, this Vegas poker tournament has something for everyone:

• Amazing Food and Drinks: Your ticket includes an all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse dinner. The servers walk around with delicious meat on skewers, and you can eat as much as you want! There is also a great salad bar and an open bar. If you do not want to play cards, you can just pay for the charity poker dinner and enjoy the vibes.
• Meet the Stars: You can rub shoulders with local celebrities. Expected guests include NOFX lead singer “Fat Mike” Burkett, Friday the 13th actor Kane Hodder, and actress Katie Morgan.
• Play Against Poker Pros and poker-loving celebrities: Get ready to bluff against some big names! Four-time bracelet winner Mike Matusow , WPT tournament director Matt Savage, poker coach Jonathan Little, MGM Resorts poker director Sean McCormack, and two-time bracelet winner Tyler Patterson are all expected to be there.
• Awesome Prizes and Auctions: Over $15,000 in cash and prizes await in this Vegas poker tournament. You can also bid on silent auction items, including art pieces and seats for a Vegas Golden Knights hockey game.

Last year’s award ceremony featured a surprise appearance from poker legend Phil Ivey , whose mother, Pamela Ivey, played in the charity poker tournament.

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The Schedule For This Event

The evening starts early and is packed with fun. CSOP founder Matt Stout will host a free poker lesson at 5:00 PM while everyone gathers for the charity poker dinner. Then the charity poker tournament starts at 7:00 p.m., with a $150 buy-in, while $300 poker, dinner, and open bar packages are also available. Each re-buy and add-on costs $100.

It is a fantastic opportunity to learn the ropes before you play poker for charity. Last year, the event raised over $60,000, and PokerNews’ own Connor Richards took home a recent trophy.

Here are the exact details for the night, as well as the schedule for future games, so you never miss a Charity Series of Poker event:

Event Details

• Location: Via Brasil Steakhouse at 1225 S Fort Apache Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89117
• $300 for dinner + open bar + poker tournament; $150 for just dinner + open bar
• Dinner + Open Bar starts at 5:30 p.m.
• The Awards Ceremony starts at 6:00 p.m.
• Poker tournament starts at 7:00 p.m.
• 10,000 chips per rebuy; 20,000 chips per Add-On
• Dress Code: Business Casual

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