County says 'all in' to charity poker plan

County says 'all in' to charity poker plan: "County says 'all in' to charity poker plan
Deal calls for big tent on west bank in Flats
Friday, April 08, 2005
Tom Breckenridge
Plain Dealer Reporter
A tent for Texas Hold 'Em will likely rise on the west bank of the Cuyahoga River this summer, a boon for charities and a potential boost for investor Jeff Jacobs' longtime quest for a casino.
Cuyahoga County commissioners favor entering a deal with Jacobs to lease a site near the Nautica Entertainment Complex where charities would sponsor weekend poker festivals inside a giant, air-conditioned tent. "