Many celebrities have pet charities they support. They are also entertaining to the public. The Celebrity Poker Gala is an event that combines the entertainment value of celebrities with exposure and support for the charity of their choice. In the format of a poker tournament, the celebrities’ skill is pitted against the fickle Lady Luck. The event is filmed for television with many zany twists culminating with the ‘Last Man Standing’ receiving the Dr. Jerry H. Buss Trophy.