By Kahari S. Nash, “The BooRay! King” & CEO KSN Gaming
What better way to showcase BooRay!’s energy, strategy, and sheer entertainment value than at The Bank Event Center in ATL? With Celebrity Poker and Celebrity BooRay! in full swing, this event wasn’t just a gathering—it was the testing ground for the BooRay! House Banked Casino Table Game. Designed for Global Brick & Mortar Casinos, iGaming, Social Casinos, Sweepstakes Casinos, and Real Money Gaming adoption, this weekend was packed with high-stakes action and unforgettable moments.
Wednesday Night Recap: Setting the Stage
The weekend kicked off with Celebrity Poker & Celebrity BooRay! hosted by:
- Mario Chalmers
- Omar Gooding
- Princess Love
- CJ Biddle (“Celebrity Poker Showdown”)
- The BooRay! King
The hosts linked up at R&B Wednesdays at Flō alongside up-and-coming Hip-Hop Artist Really Rich KP, Singer-Songwriter Lyrica Anderson, and Multiple Grammy-winning Multi-Platinum Music Producer Bryan Michael Cox.
The BooRay! King wasted no time getting Princess Love and Omar Gooding in on the action, giving them their first taste of BooRay! strategy and table presence.
Thursday Night Recap: Star Power and Early Action
The first full night of cards didn’t disappoint. Princess Love, Ray J, Omar Gooding, DC Young Fly, Lil Scrappy, Bambi “The Bam”, Lyrica Anderson, Really Rich KP, and Johnnie 4 Da Money filled the room, while William “Big Will” Platt Sr., the visionary owner of The Bank Event Center ATL, surveyed the scene.
Meanwhile, MC Repo The World (“Big World”) kept the energy high on the microphone, emceeing the night’s action. The Boos started early and carried deep into the night as players battled for position at the tables, setting the stage for a four-day weekend of high-energy, high-stakes play.
Friday Night Recap: BooRay! Brings the Heat
The action didn’t slow down on Friday, with Omar Gooding, DC Young Fly, Princess Love, Lil Scrappy, and Really Rich KP holding down the room. The highlight of the night? A seven-minute showdown where one lucky player cashed out a $2K+ pot, proving that BooRay! can turn any game into a defining moment.
Adding to the excitement, Tommy J. Nelms held a book signing for “Seasons: A Time For Every Person Under Heaven” (link), featuring a special poem dedicated to DC Young Fly.
Saturday Recap: The Game Evolves
If Friday was about competition, Saturday was about elevation. Sandinista Tequila introduced their Sriracha Blended Tequila Brand, alongside signature cocktails Rio Express & BooRista! for Celebrity BooRay! night.
Meanwhile, the unexpected moments kept coming:
- Ray J became the first Celebrity Poker player to get a haircut mid-hand.
- Princess Love kept it on brand, getting her hair done while stacking chips at the main table.
The serious play continued with Lil Scrappy, Omar Gooding, and Mario Chalmers testing the House Banked Casino version of BooRay! for Real-World Casino and iGaming integration.
Professional dealers and seasoned poker players weighed in with priceless feedback, and the excitement was palpable.
Ray J summed it up best:
“I like Boo’Ray’ because it’s got ‘Ray’ in it.”
By the end of the night, it was clear that both the new BooRay! converts and the House Banked Casino model itself were the real winners.
Sunday Recap: Championship Mindset Meets High-Stakes Drama
It was Oscars night in Hollywood, but in Atlanta—Black Hollywood, The Hollywood of the South—it was all about Celebrity Poker & Celebrity BooRay! at The Bank.
- DC Young Fly started early but left early—because the cards didn’t laugh at his jokes.
- Bambi “The Bam” came in late but couldn’t get a seat at the $100K prize pool table.
- Lil Scrappy fought hard to make the final table but fell just short.
- Ray J and Princess Love played as a duo but got bounced from table to table until their chips ran dry.
- Omar Gooding repped his beloved Purple & Gold (Lakers) in BooRay! colors, while Mario Chalmers came in clutch, ready for the big moment.
At the end of the night, the cards separated the winners from the rest, proving once again that in BooRay!—just like in life—you either adapt or get left behind.
Everyone left wanting to know where BooRay! was headed next. The answer?
A casino near you and a mobile device in the palm of your hand.
Prize Pool Winners
- Rich – $45K
- Oscar – $20K
- Junior – $15K
- Will Hustle – $7,500
- Big Puma – $5K
- Trina – $5K
- Weh Lo – $2,500
The Bottom Line
The Celebrity Poker & Celebrity BooRay! event at The Bank ATL wasn’t just another weekend of cards—it was a testing ground for BooRay!’s future in the gaming world. From celebrities to professional gamblers, the reactions were undeniable—BooRay! is built for casinos, built for iGaming, and built for the culture as a lifestyle brand.
Whether live at an exclusive event, in a Brick-and-Mortar Casino, or on your iOS, Android device, or desktop at home, BooRay! is growing in awareness—reaching millions thanks to celebrity engagement. In fact, the event collectively peaked the interest of these celebrities’ over 28 million followers on Instagram.
So, the only question left is:
Are you in?
