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Horseshoe Casino to Host the Inaugural ‘Campbell for Kids’ Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament on February 10th at The Venue

Chicago, IL (January 21, 2010) — Brian Campbell, defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks, is asking you to put your money where your heart is as he hosts a Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament, in conjunction with Horseshoe Casino, to raise funds for his foundation, ‘Campbell for Kids.’

The Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament registration begins at 4:00 p.m. and starts at 6:00 p.m. on February 10th, 2010 at Horseshoe Casino, located just 20 minutes from downtown Chicago. The event itself will take place in Horseshoe Casino’s state-of-the art entertainment facility, The Venue, a previous site of the World Series of Poker® Circuit Events. “The tournament is a way to raise awareness and funds for a great cause and have some fun along the way,” says Campbell.

Guests will enjoy a star filled gaming experience with tournament players that include members of the Chicago Blackhawks, Blackhawks Alumni and other celebrities and professional athletes. Confirmed players include Adam Burish, Jonathan Toews, Patrick Sharp, Patrick Kane, Brent Seabrook, Blackhawks Ambassadors and Hockey Hall of Famers Tony Esposito and Denis Savard.

“As an added benefit to participants, any player who is responsible for eliminating an athlete or celebrity player from the tournament will literally get the Blackhawk’s jersey off their back,” says Campbell.

“We are thrilled to support Brian with his new Campbell for Kids foundation,” notes Joe Branchik, Vice President of Marketing, Horseshoe Casino. “Horseshoe is happy to host a poker tournament benefitting such a great cause and we know it will be a success due to everyone’s hard work and commitment.”

The event’s admission ticket is priced at $115 and includes drinks and dining, up-close tournament viewing, live casino gaming, entertainment, and auction items with one-of-a kind packages. The Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament Buy-In is $125 in addition to the admission ticket. Cash prizes will be awarded to the last standing tournament players. Online poker.

Proceeds from this inaugural event will benefit the Chicagoland Chapter of Autism Speaks, which is dedicated to increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders and to funding research into prevention and treatments of Autism. The event will also benefit Chicago’s Beard School which provides educational programs for children, ages three through nine, who have severe autism and/or emotional disorders.

Campbell for Kids, a nonprofit organization, is a foundation established to raise funds for charities that serve children with special needs and learning disabilities throughout Chicago and the state of Illinois. The primary focus in this first year will be aiding services that focus on Autism. “I wanted to find a way to give back to my community,” says Campbell. “But more importantly, I wanted to focus on organizations that are near and dear to my heart.” Campbell’s interest in helping children sparked during his years in New York playing for the Buffalo Sabres. While in New York, Brian spent time

volunteering at the Summit School which provides special education for children and young adults with disabilities.

For tickets or more information, please visit www.thevenue-chicago.com or call The Venue box office at 219-473-6060.

About Brian Campbell
A three-time National Hockey League All-Star, Brian Campbell is currently in his 10th season in the league and second as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks. The 30-year-old paced Chicago blueliners with 45 assists and 52 points – the most by a team defenseman in 13 years – while appearing in all 82 regular-season games in 2008-09. He was voted to the Western Conference’s starting lineup for the 2009 NHL All-Star game before helping the Blackhawks reach the conference finals for the first time in 14 years with 10 points (2G, 8A) in 17 Stanley Cup Playoff tilts.

Through the end of December, Campbell has appeared in over 360 consecutive regular-season games, the second-longest active streak among NHL defensemen. The Strathroy, Ontario, native skated in his 500th NHL regular-season game on Oct. 15, 2009 and has collected more than 200 assists and 250 points during his career with the Buffalo Sabres (1999-2008), San Jose Sharks (2008) and Blackhawks (2008-present). Prior to turning pro, Campbell captured the 1999 Memorial Cup as a member of the Ottawa 67’s (Ontario Hockey League).

Campbell for Kids
Brian Campbell, Defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks, is proud to announce the launch of his foundation, Campbell for Kids, a 501 (c) (3) organization. The mission of the foundation is to raise funds for charities throughout Chicago and Illinois that service children with special needs and learning disabilities with a first-year-focus on Autism.

About Horseshoe Casino
The all new $500 million Horseshoe Casino, a Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. property, just 20 minutes from downtown Chicago is the premier entertainment and gaming destination in Chicagoland. Where legendary gaming lives on, Horseshoe boasts more than 350,000 square feet with over 3,000 slot machines, over 100 table games, the largest poker room in the Midwest, and more. The Venue at Horseshoe Casino is proud to offer the ultimate concert and entertainment destination. In conjunction with AEG Live and created by the award-winning designers of Sceno Plus, The Venue offers a premier experience in a flexible space that can hold up to 3,300 guests. Dining elegance is not overlooked and guests can choose from a variety of dining options including; Jack Binion’s Steak House which overlooks Lake Michigan and recent winner of the 2009 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, around-the-globe variety at the Village Square Buffet, a taste of Chicago at Benny’s Pub and Eatery, and scrumptious fare at J.B.s Gourmet Deli. For more information, please visit: www.chicagohorseshoe.com.

About Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc.
Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. is the world’s largest provider of branded casino entertainment. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada, nearly 70 years ago, Harrah’s has grown through development of new properties, expansions and acquisitions, and now owns or manages casinos on four continents. The company’s properties operate primarily under the Harrah’s, Caesars and Horseshoe brand names; Harrah’s also owns the London Clubs International family of casinos. Harrah’s Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership. For more information, please visit: www.harrahs.com

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