10th Annual
Irv Feldman Poker Tournament
& Casino Night

2023

Thank you again to all of our sponsors, attendees, and volunteers for supporting our 10th Annual Irv Feldman Poker Tournament and casino night! We are pleased to announce that the event raised over $195,000 to support the fight against Pulmonary Fibrosis. Continue below for an event recap!

We had a night of friendly fun, banter, and philanthropy!

The 10th Annual Irv Feldman Poker Tournament and Casino Night took place on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Gibson’s Steakhouse in Oak Brook, IL. The event welcomed over 200 poker guests and 120 casino guests, where they were treated to classic Gibsons offerings with passed apps, carving stations, specialty desserts, and late night bites!

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You raised $195,000 for Pulmonary

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Awarded Prizes

We are excited to share just a few of the amazing prizes & auction items that were won during our event!

The Casino featured blackjack, craps, and roulette charitable gaming tables where guests competed for prizes such as a Chicago staycation, Apple watch, golf rounds, restaurant gift cards, and local experiences.

In addition to the Poker and Casino gaming, there was a silent auction that featured trips to New York City, Puerto Rico, Florida, and Mexico! Plus local hotel stays, shopping experiences, sporting events & memorabilia, and various gift baskets.

Guests also participated in the “Stack the Deck” raffle where Stratton D. won a two-night stay at The Peninsula Chicago, and Joel C. won a $1,000 Airlines gift card.

Overall, our 10th Annual event was a huge success thanks to the sponsors, partners, and individuals such as yourself. By supporting this event, you are supporting the fight against Pulmonary Fibrosis. We look forward to seeing you at next year’s event and stay tuned for other announcements!

Final Table

Check out some of our lucky winners from the night!

Last Woman Standing

Poker Power partnered with The Gurtz Family Foundation for a Last Woman Standing prize! The Last Woman Standing in the poker tournament received a $1,000 prize in honor of Marlene Gurtz. The prize celebrates the perseverance and determination of the winning player just as pulmonary fibrosis warrior Marlene Gurtz battled her lung disease.