Gambling-Win reports that Michael Jordan has joined the ranks of celebrities who caught the poker bug.

Some top names, both from the world of sports and the world of poker, have agreed to join the Eight Annual Tucker Celebrity Golf and Poker Tournament in Minnesota. It seems like Mr. Tucker has outdone himself this time as he has not only got Michael Jordan to join but also athletes Charles Oakley and Scottie Pippen. To match the top athletes some of the best poker players in the world will also play. Among the best known are Patrick Antonius, Phil Ivey and former world champions Chris Ferguson and Johnny Chan.

The poker tournament will be held September 8th and cost $2.500. The golf tournament will start the next day at the Rush Creek Golf Club. The earnings will go to the Trent Tucker Youth Program. Mr. Tucker who won an NBA championship in 1993 is known for his charitable work among the youth. The event is has several sponsors including the World Poker Store.

ItÂ’s very pleasing to see such a great lineup of poker professionals devoting themselves to such an admirable cause. Phil Ivey might be the general public not be known for much else than his great poker skills and excellent poker face but Phil Ivey is a great philanthropist who gives plenty to different charities.

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