ABSINTHE Offering Free Tickets to First 175 Poker For Hope Tournament Registrants

Registration for the Second Annual Poker for Hope tournament is now open online. Taking place at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Saturday, April 11 at 12:30 p.m., Poker for Hope is held in support of TIA'S HOPE - a foundation whose mission is to bring joy to hospitalized children who are receiving treatment during the holiday season by providing them with a holiday gift. In partnership with Las Vegas' "Best Show," ABSINTHE, the first 175 participants to register online by or before April 10 will receive one complimentary ticket voucher to attend the 10 p.m. performance of ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace that evening.

Online registration for the tournament is now open and may be completed by visiting PokerforHope.com or in-person on The Mezz at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino beginning at Noon on Friday, April 10. Late registration will be available on the day of the tournament through 2:30 p.m. Following check-in that morning, a complimentary poker Q+A session led by the tournament's host, poker professional Antonio Esfandiari, will take place at 11:30 a.m. Cards will fly at 12:30 p.m. and the tournament winner will receive a $25,000 cash prize.

Several new and returning celebrity guests participating in the tournament include: professional skateboarder Tony Hawk, Cheryl Hines of Suburgatory, Kevin McHale of Glee, Willie Garson of White Collar, actor and comedian Kevin Pollak, Cheri Oteri of Saturday Night Live, Sara Rue of Rules of Engagement, Camryn Manheim of The Practice and cast members from ABSINTHE, ROCK OF AGES, JERSEY BOYS, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET and 50 SHADES! THE PARODY.