On November 12 this year, the renowned Charity Series of Poker is returning to Las Vegas for its annual charity event. It’s not just another poker tournament but a special event with a noble cause – to support and raise funds for Families for Effective Autism Treatment Inc, otherwise shortened as FEAT. In case you’re wondering what FEAT is, it’s a non-profit organization founded by a group of parents, including professionals, back in 1994 when awareness about Autism was very scarce and advocacy was nearly non-existent. So FEAT was among the first few organizations to advocate for children diagnosed with Autism.
Event Location
That said, this upcoming annual charity event will be held at Illuminarium. Illuminarium is a famous Las Vegas event hall often used for high-profile events. This Autism charity poker tournament, as the event name suggests, requires players to chip in a buy-in of $300. However, for those who are feeling extra generous and want to further support the cause, an additional 20,000 chips ad-ons can be purchased cheaper.
Silent Auction and Cocktail Hour
Although the tournament kicks off at 5 p.m., there will be a cocktail hour and silent auction just before the tournament at 3:30 p.m. In case you arrive early, you can attend this cocktail hour. But again, if you can choose not to participate in the tournament, you can simply attend the cocktail hour and call it a day. However, you can participate in the tournament, and get a reward of 5,000. plus there are all manner of prizes for those who make it to the round table
Charity Series of Poker
The entire event is courtesy of Charity Series of Poker, a non-profit organization founded in 2014. Its goal is to promote and coordinate philanthropic poker tournaments. In other words, activities in the tournament help raise funds and also create a platform for spreading awareness for deserving charities. Looking back at the previous events, this will mark the 55th stop of a series of tournaments that has seen a busy lineup of activities. The series has been making its rounds in Las Vegas, bringing together players and enthusiasts from all over to compete for charitable causes.
Other hosts
Apart from the main event, the CSOP will also be hosting the highly anticipated Poker Knight event on October 13, which aims to raise funds for the Vegas Golden Knights Alumni Association. This charity tournament has a buy-in of $400 and will take place at the View Nightclub inside Palms, adding to the excitement of this year’s series.
FEAT history
Children were not diagnosed until they reached the age of six, meaning that most children would struggle till at a much later age. However, FEAT, this criteria of diagnosis is no longer the case in Southern Nevada. Early diagnosis and access to specialized services are now possible for children with Autism in the region, and this has made a significant impact in improving their quality of life.
ABA therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and other specialized programs are now available for children with Autism. For high-quality care, there are several autism centers in Nevada, but Nevada Autism Center stands out.
