The 11th annual Poker Slam, a benefit for Inspire Youth Project, will be held from 5-11 p.m. May 31 at KORAL Bar & Kitchen in Bellevue.
Inspire Youth Project is a Seattle non-profit that for 25 years has provided emotional support, stability, advocacy and AIDS education for children and teens affected by HIV/AIDS.
The event will be hosted by Pictionary creator Rob Angel with Master of Ceremonies Bob Guiney of “The Bachelor.” It will feature friendly yet competitive poker tournaments, live and silent auctions, raffles and door prizes, premium food and drinks. Men and women will play in separate tournaments, with a champion of each.
Poker Slam has raised more than $650,000 over the past 11 years.
Entry level tickets are $1,000 for men and $400 for women and include a seat in the poker tournament, $10,000 in poker chips, premium drinks and appetizers, and a gift bag.
A VIP level, at $1,500 for men and $750 for women, includes VIP cocktail reception, a seat in the poker tournament, $15,000 in poker chips, premium drinks and appetizers, a VIP gift bag, overnight stay at the Hyatt or VIP transportation home the night of the event and complimentary valet parking.
Pre-registration is required at www.pokerslam.org.
KORAL is located at 900 Bellevue Way N.E., No. 100.