Exclusive Interview: Check Out MLB’s Royce Clayton at the Poker Celebrity Bowl, Friday, February 1st
Free agent shortstop, Royce Clayton, most recently a part of the 2007 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox, spoke about his time in the big leagues, his hopes for the future, and most importantly, the impact that the Royce Clayton Family Foundation has had on surrounding communities over the last 11 years. (Click on the player below to listen to the interview)
1. Of all the fund raisers that your foundation has sponsored, which one is the most memorable?
2. Your foundation has done a great job teaming up with different charity events of Major League Baseball. What are some of the ways you have partnered with the MLB in the past and what can we expect in the future?
3. You are hosting a poker tournament this Friday at Harrah’s Ak-Chin where dozens of celebrities and many average Joes will be competing for a spot in the WSOP. Who is your biggest threat? How will you fair?
4. After winning a World Series in Boston, is there anything else on your to-do list that you have to complete before you retire?
5. Who would you rather go up against: Randy Johnson prime or Curt Schilling prime?
The Royce Clayton Family Foundation is sponsoring the upcoming Poker Celebrity Bowl Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament that is being held at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino this Friday afternoon at 3 PM. For more information, or if you are interested in throwing the chips down with the best of them, see the contact information below.
All poker and sports fans are invited to play in the exclusive Poker Celebrity Bowl. The Poker Celebrity Bowl is a Texas No-Limit Hold’em charity poker tournament kicking-off the 2008 Super Bowl weekend at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino hosted by Major League Baseball’s Royce Clayton.
The buy-in is $1,000 with $200 re-buys presented by Goldwater Bank. The first place finisher will win a $10,000 seat into the 2008 World Series of Poker®, the second place winner will earn a seat into the Heartland Poker Tour’s Main Event at Majestic Star Casino and the third place winner will earn a Porsche Cars 2-Day Driving School Experience. The prize pool will be distributed among the top 10 players.
Confirmed celebrities playing in the Poker Celebrity Bowl include:
* Royce Clayton (Host & Played with MLB Red Sox- World Champions 2007)
* Luis Gonzales (MLB Dodgers 2007 and Long Time Phoenix Favorite)
* Connie Hawkins (NBA Hall of Famer & Former Phoenix Suns Forward)
* Roland Williams (8-Year NFL Veteran, Super Bowl Champion)
* Ryan Howard (MLB 2006 National League MVP and the fastest player to reach 100 home runs in MLB history)
* Kyle Lohse (MBL Phillies Pitcher)
* Brian Roberts (MLB Second Baseman)
* Kenny Lofton (MLB Outfielder-played for 11 teams, 10 years with the Cleveland Indians and has the most career stolen bases of any active player, and 15th all-time)
* Jimmy Rollins (MLB Phillies –National League MVP 2007)
* Bob Lanier (NBA Hall of Famer)
* Geoff Jenkins (MLB Brewers 2007)
* Willie Garson (Actor-Sex in the City’s Standford, HBO’s John from Cincinnati)
* Tony Denison (Actor-The Closer & Prison Break most recently)
* Dondré Whitfield (Actor- 3 Daytime Emmy nominations and his credits include Ghost Whisperer, CSI:Miami, The Jamie Foxx Show, Martin, Girlfriends, All My Children and The Cosby Show.)
* Robert Williamson III (WSOP Bracelet Champion—$1.8 million earnings)
* Jaime Gold (WSOP Main Event Winner earning $12 million, the largest prize in history)
* Chris “Jesus” Ferguson (5 WSOP Bracelets & over $5.7 million in tournament winnings)
* Annie Duke (Best Female Poker Player & WSOP Champion)
* Chris Hanson (Heartland Poker Tour Co-Host)
* Fred Bevil (Heartland Poker Tour Co-Host)
* Montel Williams *all subject to availability
Friday, February 1, 2008 at 3 p.m.
Harrah’s AK-Chin Casino Ballroom, 15406 Maricopa Road, Maricopa, AZ 85239
WHY: To raise funds for the Royce Clayton Family Foundation which is committed to improving lives and giving back to the community. (Fact Sheet available)
HOW TO REGISTER: Players can register at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Poker Room with cash or by calling (480) 802-5183. Money Orders and cashier’s checks are also accepted. Please note that seating is limited & this casino cannot accept wire transfers.
EVENT SPONSORS:
Press Contacts:
Susan Baker Karen Williamson
SBaker@Harrahs.com Karen@Williamson-Williamson.com
Harrah’s AK-Chin Casino & Resort W-W Public Relations
(480) 802-5004 (312) 602-5352
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