  As former Development Director here, I'm so jealous that I never did a fundraiser this cool. Everyone should go! urlLink MECA - Events Calendar : "You've seen him before. As you're flipping through the cable channels, an intriguing figure looms at you from ESPN. Who's the city slicker with the unlit cigarette and tiger statuette? In 1996 Sam Farha won the Pot-Limit Omaha championship at the World Series of Poker and came in second in 2002. Last May, Sam took second place at the WSOP's No Limit Texas Hold 'Em Championship. And now he's ready to challenge you for charity. An experienced high limit poker player, Sam Farha, originally from Lebanon, now calls Houston home and is ready to meet you at the final table on Saturday, June 26, 2004. Only 180 seats are available to the public, and one is yours for a $500 donation. A celebrity poker player including Shern-Min Chow of KHOU Channel 11 will host each table.
For your donation you will get chance to play at the final table with Houston's own International Poker Champion Sam Farha. The first round will cut the field down to 20, with the second round providing the final four who are to challenge Sam. As a parting favor, those not moving on in the game will receive a smattering of chips in order to move on to the casino night when their turn at the table is up.
But everyone is welcome to stick around, as the action gets more intense. A $75 casino night only ticket will be available for those wishing to watch the battle but not play in the game. Catering provided by Dimitrios Fetokakis of Niko Niko's Greek & American Cafe. Harris County Constable Victor Trevino of Precinct 6 will graciously provide security. 2 Houston Center is available to MECA free of charge through the generosity of Crescent Real Estate Equities, Ltd. " 
