CSOP Lines Up Ryan Riess as Bounty for Every Hand Makes a Difference Charity Tournament
The Charity Series of Poker schedules its Every Hand Makes a Difference tournament for October 3 in Las Vegas with Ryan Riess as a featured bounty. The event at Via Brasil Steakhouse supports the Junior League of Las Vegas through a $300 entry that includes dinner and a prize pool of $5,000 cash plus $10,000 in prizes. It follows a similar charity tournament the prior week that also included Riess.
SCCG Take — These recurring charity formats allow poker operators to sustain community ties and talent participation without regulatory friction, signaling steady demand for accessible gaming events.
The Charity Series of Poker is preparing for its next charity tournament this weekend in Las Vegas. The Every Hand Makes a Difference event on Saturday, October 3, features 2013 WSOP Main Event champion Ryan Riess as one of the guest bounties. The tournament raises funds for the Junior League of Las Vegas.
As reported by PokerNews, the event takes place at Via Brasil Steakhouse and includes an open bar plus all-you-can-eat steak dinner. Riess, who earned $8.4 million for his 2013 WSOP Main Event victory, regularly participates in these CSOP gatherings.
Tournament Format and Logistics
The schedule starts with a poker lesson at 4:30 p.m. local time. Doors open at 5 p.m., the open bar begins at 5:30 p.m., and tournament play launches at 7 p.m. The prize pool holds $5,000 in cash together with $10,000 in donated prizes. Entry costs $300 and covers the tournament seat plus dinner, with re-buys and add-ons available for $100 each.
Additional bounties include actresses Katie Morgan and Rebel Lynn, Miss Nevada 2026 Mariah Larronde, artist Sean Keith, glass-blowing legend Robert “Drakken” Raymond, and local injury attorney Glen Howard. Further details are available at charityseriesofpoker.org/jllv2026.
Preceding Event Context
Riess also appeared as a bounty at the prior Viva St. Jude event held at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa. Poker commentator Joe Stapleton emceed that gathering, which drew four-time bracelet winner Mike Matusow and content creator Nikki Limo. These back-to-back CSOP dates maintain a consistent pace of charitable poker activity in the Las Vegas market.
Reporting: PokerNews
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