Place your bets on an entertaining evening of poker, partying and FUNdraising at One Step Programs 2012 Charity Poker Tournament to benefit Children’s Oncology Services, Inc. (COSI).  This year’s tournament is presented by Robert W. Baird & Co. and will take place on Thursday, March 1st at the River East Art Center in Chicago.

Players will compete for more than $20,000 in prizes including the coveted grand prize: a seat to compete at 2012 World Series of Poker main event in Las Vegas (a $10,000 value.)

One Step Programs offers camp experiences and educational programs that allow children with cancer to just be kids. So go “all in” and join Dan Bernstein from WSCR "The Score" AM 670, a COSI board member, as he returns as emcee for the Texas Hold ‘Em competition.

Not a card shark? There will be delicious food and an open bar for those that just want to support kids with cancer.

“One thing we know is that poker players have big hearts,” said Stuart Lissner, event co-chair and board member of COSI. “This year we are bringing the game back to the city filled with fun, food and prizes, and, if we play our cards right, more kids will be going to camp.”

WHEN: Thursday, March 1, 2012

Check In and Open Bar/Buffet begins at 5 p.m.; Poker Tournament begins at 6 p.m.

You must be 21 years old to participate in the event.  ID IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY.

WHERE: River East Art Center, 435 East Illinois Street – Downtown Chicago