Pala Poker Room to sponsor Hurricane Sandy relief tournament, Jan. 1

PALA – The Poker Room at Pala Casino Spa & Resort will sponsor a no limit charity poker tournament at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jan.1 (New Year’s Day), to benefit the American Red Cross Hurricanes 2012 Fund. Funds earned will be earmarked for the victims of Hurricane Sandy in the Northeastern United States.

The $3,000 guaranteed tournament will have a $45 buy-in and a $15 entry fee. Players will start with $3,000 in chips and there will be a $25 bonus buy for an additional $5,000 in chips when purchased at registration. Blinds will be 20 minutes and re-entries will be allowed to the first three l...