(top) Phyllis Alexander goes all-in and wins the Santa Monica Kiwanis club's 2nd Annual Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament at the Riviera County Club on Saturday, July 18th, 2009. (center) First Runner-up Joseph Palazzolo places a bet during the poker tournament. (above) Tournament Director Glenn Grandis (left) deals the winning hand to Santa Monica Kiwanis club's 2ndAnnual Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament Champion Phyllis Alexander at the Riviera County Club on Saturday, July 18th, 2009. The annual fundraising event benefits the youth of the westside community. Through Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica, these proceeds help provide Academic/Music Scholarships, Grants and other community support through a variety of projects.
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