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The Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) is returning to Las Vegas this weekend with another fundraising tournament, just days after wrapping up its largest event of the year. The new tournament, called “Every Hand Makes a Difference,” will take place on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Via Brasil Steakhouse.
Among the celebrity bounties for the night is 2013 WSOP Main Event champion Ryan Riess, who won $8.4 million in that title run and remains a familiar face at CSOP events. He recently served as a bounty at the organization’s “Viva St. Jude” event at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa, which featured appearances from poker pro Mike Matusow and content creator Nikki Limo.
Riess will be joined by several other notable bounties on Saturday, including actresses Katie Morgan and Rebel Lynn, both regulars on the CSOP circuit. Additional guests will include Miss Nevada 2026 Mariah Larronde, artist Sean Keith, glass-blowing artist Robert “Drakken” Raymond, and local attorney Glen Howard.
Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Junior League of Las Vegas, a nonprofit focused on supporting women and children throughout Nevada.
The evening will kick off with a poker lesson at 4:30 p.m. local time, followed by doors opening at 5 p.m. and an open bar starting at 5:30 p.m. Tournament play will begin at 7 p.m., with a prize pool consisting of $5,000 in cash and $10,000 worth of donated prizes.
Entry costs $300 and includes the tournament buy-in and a steak dinner, while players can purchase re-buys and add-ons for $100 each. More details are available at charityseriesofpoker.org/jllv2026.
