4th Annual ' Ante Up For Autism ' Event

Online, November 2, 2010 (Newswire.com) - The 4th Annual Ante Up for Autism is back and better than ever.
Saturday, November 13 at 7pm

Gamble the Night Away with Special Celebrities and Sports Stars at TACA's 4th Annual Ante Up for Autism Event

special celebrities, professional poker players, sport stars and members of the community will gamble the night away with Southern California's elite. Located at the luxurious St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa, the event will offer a VIP red carpet entrance, cocktails on the resort lawn, tournament poker, a live & silent auction and tips from poker stars.

* Former NFL Quarterback Jim Everett Scheduled to Host Event
* Special Guest Appearance by Clifton Collins Jr. of NBC's New Hit Drama "The Event"
* Confirmed Celebrity Guests include Actor Johnathon Schaech, "One Tree Hill" Actress and Singer Kate Voegele, and "Deal or No Deal" Model Leyla Milani

This premier "Gala and Casino Night" will benefit Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) - a national non-profit organization that provides support and resources to over 18,500 families across the United States who are touched by autism.

* Ticket prices: $250 general admission; $500 general admission (couple); $750 individual poker tournament (includes general admission); $1,000 poker tournament +general admission (couple)

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Confirmed celebrity guests include: Clifton Collins Jr. of NBC's new hit drama "The Event," actor Johnathon Schaech, "One Tree Hill" actress and singer Kate Voegele and "Deal or No Deal" model Leyla Milani. In addition, the following professional athletes are scheduled to attend the event: Scott Niedermayer (retired Anaheim Ducks hockey player), Jim Everett (former NFL quarterback), Brian Lopes (pro downhill racer) and Lolo Jones (Olympic track and field athlete). During the event, attendees will have a chance to learn poker from the following professional players: Kenna James and Michelle Lau.

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