button in SafariPlay With WSOP Main Event Champ Ryan Riess in Las Vegas Charity Poker Tournament
The Charity Series of Poker just wrapped up its biggest event of the year, and action isn't slowing down as the CSOP gears up for another charity poker tournament this weekend in Las Vegas.
Poker fans have a chance to play with World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champion Ryan Riess, who is one of the guest bounties for the event on Saturday, Oct. 3.
The "Every Hand Makes a Difference" event will take place at Via Brasil Steakhouse, featuring an open bar and all-you-can-eat steak dinner ahead of the poker tournament.
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The latest CSOP event will raise money for the Junior League of Las Vegas, a nonprofit that supports women and children in Nevada.
Riess, who won the 2013 WSOP Main Event for $8.4 million, is a regular at the CSOP and will be one of the event's bounties. Other bounties on Saturday night include actresses Katie Morgan and Rebel Lynn, both CSOP regulars, as well as Miss Nevada 2026 Mariah Larronde, artist Sean Keith, glass-blowing legend Robert "Drakken" Raymond, and local injury attorney Glen Howard.
Riess was also a bounty at last week's "Viva St. Jude" event Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa. That event, which was emceed by poker commentator Joe Stapleton, was also attended by the likes of four-time bracelet winner Mike Matusow and content creator Nikki Limo.
The "Every Hand Makes a Difference" event begin with a poker lesson at 4:30 p.m. local time before doors open at 5 p.m. and the Open Bar kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Tournament action will kick off at 7 p.m. and will feature a prize pool of $5,000 in cash and $10,000 in donated prizes.
For $300, players will get tickets to the tournament and dinner, while re-buys and add-ons can be purchased for $100.
For more information about the upcoming CSOP event, visit charityseriesofpoker.org/jllv2026.
