| | |  | Last Updated: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 |  | | | Gambling Awards Open Inaugural Gala Banquet
- Tuesday, 14 Feb 2006
Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Tilly are just two celebrities joining professional gambling fans at the inaugural Player of the Year Awards Gala Banquet on February 15. Produced and sponsored by Card Player Magazine and Bodog, the event has generated intense interest from all sectors of the online gambling industry. Hosted by Brad Garrett from popular U.S. sitcom ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’, the event will feature poker professionals and Hollywood celebrities nominated for a range of coveted gambling prizes.
Among the major gambling awards up for grabs are Card Player Magazine’s ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ and ‘2005 Poker Player of the Year Award’. Additional gambling awards include best no-limit player, most entertaining player and poker’s top ambassador. The winner of the prestigious 2005 Player of the Year Award, Men Nguyen, will also receive his award. Finalists for the favorite poker player award will be announced at the gambling event and include Chris Ferguson, Mike Matusow and Phil Ivey.
While the recipients of most awards were decided by a team of gambling experts from Bodog and Card Player Magazine, casino fans haven’t been without influence. The winners of two Card Player’s People’s Choice Awards will be revealed on the night from results collected from Card Player’s website. A large number of gambling fans are reported to have participated in voting for best celebrity poker player and favorite overall poker player.
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