7th Annual World Poker Invitational
The World Poker Tour teamed up with Mekhi Phifer’s Charitable Organization to support educational efforts in Africa. The Vine Group USA is an organization that provides assistance to academic institutions in Africa. Players at the WPT Invitational are allowed to play for their own charities, there was a re-buy option to benefit Mekhi's charity. There were $200 rebuys allowed during the first two hours of the tournament, 100% of which was donated to The Vine Group USA.
The 7th Annual World Poker Invitational took place on February 28, 2009 at the Commerce Casino, in Commerce, CA.
Read MoreThe 7th Annual World Poker Invitational took place on February 28, 2009 at the Commerce Casino, in Commerce, CA.