Central Illinois Charitable Games

09/12/2024

“Busted in Paradise 🏝️: The $500K First-Hand Faceplant That Shook the Triton Million”

https://www.pokernews.com/news/2024/12/david-einhorn-busts-wsop-paradise-triton-milions-first-hand-47516.htm

Jared Bleznick and David Einhorn each got 1,000,000 chips all in on the very first hand.

07/12/2024

Charity Poker TODAY, Saturday, December 7th
from 12PM to 12AM:

📍Moose Lodge #729 807 E Southline Rd, Tuscola, IL

💲1-2 NLH and $2-5 NLH Cash Games start at 12pm
Please text 217-512-1214 to get on the cash game waitlist or to reserve a seat. ☎️

💸TWO $100 High Hands are given away at 7pm and 11pm for the best cash game hands. You must be present to win!

⭕️ 2pm $80 DOUBLE STACK TOURNAMENT ⭕️
40,000 starting stack with the double add on ($10)
20-minute levels and late registration & re-entry until 4PM 🕓
No Break add on in this tournament

Please comment below if you have any questions about this weekend's events.

05/12/2024

🎉 CICG Poker Cash Game Promotion Alert! 🎉

🔥 $200 GIVEN AWAY AT EVERY EVENT! 🔥

Join us this Saturday at the Moose Lodge in Tuscola for your chance to win $100 for the HIGH HAND, not once but TWICE! 💰

🕒 When is the giveaway?
• 7 PM High Hand
• 11 PM High Hand
$200 up for grabs at EVERY EVENT.🃏💸

📋 Rules & Regulations for High Hands:
✅ Both cards must play to qualify.
✅ QUADS require a pocket pair!
✅ The pot must be at least $20 to count.
✅ No Flamingo 🦩 allowed!
✅ High Hands reset at 7 PM.
✅ The hand must finish and be verified.
✅ Be present to claim your winnings – don’t miss out!

🚨 Pro Tip: Get your hand verified immediately by the floor staff to ensure it qualifies for the drawing. 🕺

💵 Your chance to cash in starts at the table – see you there!

♠️ Good luck and may the cards be in your favor! ♦️

04/12/2024

“Rule 63b: No charts, no apps, no coaching—so tell your buddy to put down the phone and pick up a hot dog instead!”

https://www.pokernews.com/news/2024/12/wsop-paradise-makes-rule-change-47473.htm

The rule change comes days before the WSOP Paradise series begins.

18/11/2024

From Charity Poker to Poker Pro:
Kyna England’s Inspiring Journey 🎲✨

https://www.pokernews.com/video/from-chicago-poker-to-game-of-gold-kyna-england-s-story-life-13275.htm

In the 20th episode, Connor speaks with PokerNews Podcast co-host and Game of Gold contestant Kyna England about the Chicago poker scene, winning 2021 MSPT Player of the Year, going to Korea for Game of Gold, podcasting and being a part of Team Hot Dog with Jamie Kerstetter and others. England also....

13/11/2024

“WSOP Bracelet Winner Disqualified: Seven-Figure Payout Slips Away! 💸💸💸”

https://ow.ly/wsfA50U5lmZ

11/11/2024

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Heroes on Veterans Day 🇺🇸

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces. Their courage, dedication, and sacrifice have given us the freedom and opportunities we hold dear. We’re grateful for every Veteran’s commitment to protecting our way of life.

To all Veterans and their families, thank you for your service, strength, and unwavering resolve. Your legacy inspires us every day.

Happy Veterans Day from all of us at CICG💙❤️

09/11/2024

Charity Poker TODAY, Saturday, November 9th in Bloomington: 2pm to Midnight for cash games and a 2pm tournament:

🫎 Moose Lodge 614 IAA Drive Bloomington, IL

💲1-2 NLH and $2-5 NLH Cash Games start at 2pm
💸 $100 High Hand Giveaway at 7pm & 11pm

2pm $80 ($65+$15) DOUBLE STACK ️♧
◎40,000 starting stack with $10 add on
◎20-minute deepstack levels
◎Late registration & re-entry til 4pm

Please comment below if you have any questions about this weekend's event.

05/11/2024

♠️ Join Us This Saturday for a Charity Poker Event! ♠️
Charity poker SATURDAY November 9th in Bloomington:
📍Moose Lodge #745 614 IAA Drive Bloomington, IL

💵 $1-2 NLH Cash Games start at 2PM
🎯 $80 Deepstack Tournament at 2PM!
💸 Cash payouts for all winners!

Multi Table Tournament Details:
🏆 $90 DOUBLE STACK:
◎ 40,000 MAX starting stack
◎ 20-minute deepstack levels
◎ 2pm start/late reg & re-entry til 4pm

💵 Cash Game Details:
💲1-2 NLH ($50 min to $300 max)
📲 Text 217-512-1214 to reserve your cash game seat 🪑

💸 TWO $100 High Hands are given away at 7pm and 11pm.
You must be present to win!

Levae a comment below if you have any questions about this weekend's charity poker event.

04/11/2024

💣 Bomb Pots: Boom or Bust! 💣

Bomb pots bring an explosive twist to your poker game, throwing everyone into the pot at once! 💥 But don’t just dive in—knowing the rules is key to navigating this high-stakes action. Are you ready to handle the heat? ♠️🔥



https://www.pokernews.com/poker-rules/bomb-pots.htm

02/11/2024

Charity Poker TODAY, Saturday, November 2nd from 12PM to 12AM:

📍Moose Lodge #729 807 E Southline Rd, Tuscola, IL

💲1-2 NLH and $2-5 NLH Cash Games start at 12pm
Please text 217-512-1214 to get on the cash game waitlist or to reserve a seat. ☎️

💸TWO $100 High Hands are given away at 7pm and 11pm for the best cash game hands. You must be present to win!

⭕️ 2pm $80 DOUBLE STACK TOURNAMENT ⭕️
40,000 starting stack with the double add on ($10)
20-minute levels and late registration & re-entry until 4PM 🕓
No Break add on in this tournament

Please comment below if you have any questions about this weekend's events.

01/11/2024

Charity poker TOMORROW Noveber 2nd in Tuscola:
📍Moose Lodge 807 E Southline Rd, Tuscola, IL

💵 $1-2 NLH Cash Games start at 12PM
🎯 $80 Deepstack Tournament at 2PM!
💸 Cash payouts for all winners!

Tournament Details:
🏆 2pm $80 DOUBLE STACK Tournament:
◎ 40,000 starting stack with double add on ($10)
◎ 20-minute deepstack levels
◎ Late registration and re-entry until 4pm
◎ No Break add on in this tournament

💵 Cash Game Details:
12pm start with 💲1-2 NLH Cash Games.
Please text 217-512-1214 to get on the cash game waitlist or to reserve a seat
💸 TWO $100 High Hands are given away at 7pm and 11pm.
You must be present to win!

Please comment below if you have any questions about this weekend's events.

29/10/2024

“Going all-in tonight… with a monster hand!” 👻

🗓️ November 1st - November 3rd
📍 Bridgeview, Tinley Park and Downers Grove
💵 $15K Cash is King hits 1/2 way point
🏴‍☠️ Black Chip Bounty on Sunday
🏆 Mixed Games Series schedule:
♧ $150 Triple Stud on Saturday
♧ $60 PLO/PLO8 on Sunday

🏴‍☠️🎃 Ahoy, Poker Players! 🎃🏴‍☠️
This Halloween weekend, we’re serving up chills, thrills, and $100 Bounties on every unlucky soul at the table! 💰💀 Join the featured $300 Black Chip Bounty Tournament—with a monstrous 40K starting stack and super deep 25-minute levels to keep you in the game long enough to fill yer coffers with bounties!

Sn**ch the loot with each player ye send to Davy Jones’ locker, and watch yer chip stack rise as ye battle it out for victory! 👻⚔️

Bring yer best poker face—or the scariest one ye got—and come prepared to plunder the seas of bounties. Will ye take the pot or walk the plank？

Arrrr, we’ll see ye at the tables! 💀🎲

28/10/2024

$750k Guaranteed Main Event At WSOP Circuit Grand Victoria in Elgin This November! 💸💵🏆

The event is one of 19 WSOP Circuit ring events to be hosted by the casino starting Nov 7.

21/10/2024

Rings, Bracelets, Trophies, or Belts????

What is the coolest poker award for winning a tournament... oh and you cannot say the Main Event.

Louis Ganser won last year's RGPS Cleveland Main Event for $102,225.

14/10/2024

Nick Vertucci Out at Hustler Casino Live Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations | PokerNews Podcast #860

This is your last chance to win a NAPT $10,000 Gold Pass with the PokerNews Podcast!

12/10/2024

Charity Poker TODAY, Saturday, October 12th in Bloomington:
2pm to Midnight for cash games and a 2pm tournament:

🫎 Moose Lodge 614 IAA Drive Bloomington, IL

💲1-2 NLH and $2-5 NLH Cash Games start at 2pm
💸 $100 High Hand Giveaway at 7pm & 11pm

2pm $80 ($65+$15) DOUBLE STACK ️♧
◎40,000 starting stack with $10 add on
◎20-minute deepstack levels
◎Late registration & re-entry til 4pm

Please comment below if you have any questions about this weekend's event.

07/10/2024

“Danger, Will Robinson! Danger!” ~ 🦾🤖

Behind the Curtain: The Russian Bots Taking Over Online Poker

https://www.pokernews.com/news/2024/09/interview-bloomberg-poker-botting-bots-are-inevitable-47007.htm

Author Kit Chellel spoke with PokerNews about what he considers "the elephant in the room"