Thursday, July 27, 2006

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Poker documentary premiers tonight at Las Vegas casino

By Sarah Polson

Tonight at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, poker fans will get to see "No Limit: A Search for the American Dream on the Poker Tournament Trail," a feature-length documentary about poker. The event and after-party are sponsored by PartyPoker.com.

The documentary features the eight-month journey of two single parents on the high-stakes poker tournament trail, focusing on how the American Dream is alive and well if a person is willing to take certain risks.

"No Limit: A Search for the American Dream on the Poker Tournament Trail" is a PartyPoker.com feature and was produced by Susan Genard, who is one of the single parents in the film. Tim Rhys directed and stars as the other single parent.

Several celebrities and poker players are expected to attend including some who were featured in the film, including Annie Duke, Chris "Jesus" Ferguson, Kathy Liebert, Daniel Negreanu, Doyle Brunson, Mike Sexton, Sotty Nguyen, Barry Greenstein, Kenna James, Chris Moneymaker, Phil Laak, Yosh Nakano, Victor Williams, and Robin Weigert. Some of the celebrity poker players expected are Jennifer Tilly, Pamela Anderson, Norm MacDonald, and Cindy Margolis.

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