Bodog Beat

Poker will be on the agenda for many politicians at the Democratic National Convention. (Image courtesy of theheraldgroup.com)

In a couple of weeks the eyes of the political world will focus on Denver as presidential candidate Barack Obama officially becomes his party's representative at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. And with so much political attention concentrated in one place the Poker Player's Alliance has decided to take advantage of this to host a charity poker tournament.

"Poker at the Ballpark" will be held at Coors Field, home of the Colorado Rockies, on August 26 and will benefit the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Confirmed to be on hand to rub elbows with the politically-minded poker players that are sure to pony up the $500 buy-in (or the $3,500 for half a table or $7,500 for a full table of seats) for this kind of event are poker pros Andy Bloch and Barry Greenstein along with poker-playing celebrity Ben Affleck.

If you happen to be in Denver and in the mood to donate $500 to charity to play in a poker tournament, the grand prize is a seat to the 2009 WSOP Main Event, so it could actually be worth it. If you can survive all the hot air being spewed by the politicians.