Except you’re Allen Kessler, you’ve little doubt heard of Jeremy Renner, one of the crucial common and profitable actors in each tv and movie. He’s Hawkeye within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, had breakout roles in The Harm Locker and Wind River, is part of each the Mission: Unimaginable and Jason Bourne franchises, and is The Mayor of Kingstown.
Final weekend, the thespian took on a brand new position as host of a star charity poker occasion in Las Vegas.
The $300 buy-in Heroes Fore Youngsters Movie star Poker Showdown, which was held within the Venetian’s new poker site, featured a $20K GTD and was a part of a charity weekend (it additionally included a golf outing and live performance sequence) to learn the RennerVation Basis, a non-profit began in 2023 to serve northern Nevada’s deprived youth.
Renner didn’t really play the occasion – which attracted 59 gamers who accounted for numerous rebuys – however he was within the room mingling with gamers, posing for pictures, and customarily being a terrific ambassador for the charity, which is run by his sister, Kym.
Some acquainted faces that did play had been actor Richard Type (Inside Out, A Bug’s Life, Argo, A Critical Man) and poker character Joey Ingram. Likewise, Connor Woodland (pictured alongside Renner within the lead picture) was additionally in attendance after successful his seat through the prior weekend’s PokerNews Podcast Meet-Up Recreation (MUG) nightly match at Resorts World.
Each Ingram and Woodland discovered themselves on the last desk, however the former was the primary to go in ninth place for $1,000 money plus a seat right into a $200 Milestone Satellite tv for pc. Woodland, who proudly wore his International Poker hoodie, did a bit higher ending in sixth place after shedding a flip after which operating into pocket aces, although obtained the identical payout plus a particular bottle of bourbon.
The ultimate three gamers within the match ended up hanging a deal that noticed them every take house over $4,300 and all obtained a Ritmo Mundo Watch.
Jeremy Renner Movie star Charity Occasion Remaining Desk Outcomes
*Denotes three-handed deal.
By all accounts, the inspiration’s first try at a charity poker match was a giant success from begin to end. Whether or not or not they return sooner or later stays to be seen, however one factor is for positive, in the event that they do the sector will inevitably be even greater as poker gamers study they might have the possibility to satisfy Renner whereas enjoying the sport they love.
Concerning the RennerVation Basis?
The award-winning actor began the RennerVation Basis after a near-fatal automobile accident in northern Nevada in January 2023.
“It’s the mission of the RennerVation Basis to create a group the place all youngsters really feel valued, supported, and impressed to attain their desires,” Renner stated in a press launch. “The applications and providers that the RennerVation Basis gives give youngsters an opportunity to embrace a childhood crammed with pleasure, development, and belonging.”
Be taught extra concerning the RennerVation Basis at rennervationfoundation.org.
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