2nd Annual Miracle of Giving Poker Tournament This Sunday at Presque Isle Downs & Casino

Erie, PA, November 28, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Presque Isle Downs & Casino announced the 2nd Annual Miracle of Giving Poker Tournament would be held Sunday, December 2nd, 2012 at 1:30pm to benefit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

The tournament features a $75 buy-in and each participant who brings in an unwrapped toy will receive an additional 500 chips on top of the 5,000 starting chips. There is a ten toy limit; however, people are encouraged to bring as many unwrapped toys as they want.

“We are looking forward to once again partnering with the Toys for Tots Foundation to help make a difference with the children in our community,” stated Mike Tamburelli, Vice President and General Manager of Presque Isle Downs & Casino.

The mission of the US Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program is to collect new, unwrapped toys from October through December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to children in need within the community.

Presque Isle Downs & Casino remains dedicated to supporting the community and is sponsoring various charities throughout the holiday season including American Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy Relief, Toys for Tots and Presents for Patients.

Boxes for the Toys for Tots will be located at the casino’s main and north entrance for the general public. There will also be collection tables on Sunday, December 2nd in The Downs Clubhouse & Lounge for the Miracle of Giving Tournament. Toys will be collected from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Registration for the tournament also begins at 11:30am.

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available.

Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

Learn more about Presque Isle Downs & Casino at casinoinerie.com