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Poker Tables Filled With Stars For Shaq's Bday
MIAMI, March 7 /PRNewswire/ -- PokerStars.com, the world's leading online poker site, joined NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal, as well as a long list of sports and entertainment A-listers, for the legendary basketball titan's 33rd birthday soiree Friday Night. Shaq was presented with one year of poker tutelage from 2004 World Series of Poker champion Greg Raymer, as well as a complimentary seat, worth $10,000, in the 2005 World Series of Poker at the conclusion of his poker boot camp.
Guests at the party were treated to a night of poker and socializing with Shaq's inner circle at an exclusive to-do that took place at the sumptuous Hotel Victor in Miami's South Beach. Celebrities in attendance included Donald and Melania Trump; actresses Tara Reid and Vivica A. Fox; The Apprentice contestant Katrina Campins; The View co-hosts Star Jones and Al Reynolds; Miami Heat owner Micky Arison and President Pat Riley; and rapper Timbaland, among many others. Athletes in attendance included Miami Heat teammates Eddie Jones, Alonzo Mourning and Dwayne Wade, as well as Houston Rocket Tracy McGrady; Chicago Cub, Sammy Sosa; Chicago Bear Brian Uhrlacher, Oakland Raider Ray Crockett, New York Met, Mike Piazza, and many others
There were two poker tables for the guests. Players competed for $500 and $200 donation certificates presented to the winner's favorite charity. Several donation certificates were awarded to charities ranging from the American Humane Society to the United Way.
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