Excapsa Software, and its main network licensee, UltimateBet.com, is to run three fundraising poker tournaments to benefit the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Two smaller events will lead up to the main event on September 10th, and 100 percent of all revenues generated will be donated.
In addition, both Excapsa Software and Ultimate Bet have pledged to match 100 percent of all funds raised up to $25,000 each and poker pros, Phil Hellmuth Jr. and Russ Hamilton have challenged the poker network by adding $10,000 each.
Players in the September 10th event also have the opportunity to win a variety of generously donated prizes that include lunch with celebrities like Jennifer Tilly, Troy Aikman, Phil Laak and Antonio Esfandiari; VIP tickets for an ESPN college football game with UCLA and Rose Bowl quarterback and ESPN college football color man, David Norrie.
All proceeds from the online poker tournaments will be donated directly to The American Red Cross and earmarked for Hurricane Katrina recovery.