Zero hour approaches
The Swaziland border has proved a massive challenge for the poor beleaguered celebrities trying to make their way to Piggs Peak Casino. After many delays with foreign passports, expired passports and passports with pre-fame pictures, the rest of the celebrities have finally made it and we are ready to get under way.
Before the tournament gets under way, a quick word from the celebrities that are putting their cards on the line for their favourite charities.
Kurt Darren
Claim to Fame: Pop Singer
Charity: Walter Sisulu Pediatric Centre
Poker Knowledge: Playing about 4 years, mostly home games
Poker wisdom: Know the players at your table
Neil Andrews
Claim to Fame: Sportscaster (a sexy way of saying TV presenter)
Charity: SuperSport's Let's Play initiative
Poker Knowledge: Started playing at the inaugural All Africa Poker Celebrity Charity Challenge in 2006
Poker wisdom: Poker is an extension of your personality. You should play as long as you enjoy the game. (PS Kurt Darren is the dark horse)
Conrad Koch
Claim to Fame: Commercial Schizophrenic
Charity: Yenzani Children's Home
Poker Knowledge: Jack All. One training session and watching DSTV 393.
Poker wisdom: Deep
Ed Jordan
Claim to Fame: Musician/TV Presenter
Charity: Tapologo Aids Hospice
Poker Knowledge: Absolute beginner playing for about 6 months
Poker wisdom: I see poker as an acting job. All you need is confidence.
