Broadway Bets Returns Monday, May 13

4/10/2019 3:22pm


Fun and philanthropy are in the cards when Broadway Bets, Broadway’s official poker tournament, shuffles up and deals on Mon May 13. The event is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Broadway stars, industry insiders and theatre fans will raise the stakes at the Texas Hold ’em tournament at  Sardi’s restaurant (234 West 44th St). Newcomers and aces alike will have the chance to go “all in” and win the title of Broadway Bets champion. Prizes will be awarded to all players who reach the final table. Cocktails start at 7:30 PM; the tournament begins at 8:00 PM. All ticketing levels include hors d'oeuvres and an open bar. Tickets and table sponsorship information are available at broadwaycares.org. Broadway Bets’ founding co-chairs are Paul Libin and Robert E. Wankel. Micah Hollingworth of BroadwAI, Mark Shacket of Foresight Theatrical and Brett Sirota of The Road Company will return as tournament directors. Texas Hold ’em-style tournaments begin with each player receiving an equal amount of chips. Two blinds are posted per hand to force the action. As play progresses, the amount of the blind bets increase. As players drop out, tables are combined until there is one final table of players competing for the championship title. Press contact: Boneau/Bryan-Brown (212/575-3030)...