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Los Angeles hosted the first Tiger Jam, but the event moved to Las lifelong success in school, their communities, and the working world.
Vegas the following year and over time has become the amazing week- TGR Foundation believes in defying labels, restrictions and stigmas by
end it is today. Much of the event takes place at MGM Grand Hotel & empowering students to excel and exceed beyond all expectations. They
Casino, the largest single hotel on The Strip, and known for its high offer STEM curricula (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), col-
level of entertainment. Preferred room rates are available for Tiger Jam lege-access programs, and teacher professional development. Tiger Jam
guests. is the Foundation’s original, and one of its most impactful, fundraisers.

While folks attend to enjoy themselves, Tiger Jam’s ultimate purpose This year’s Tiger Jam kicks off on Friday, May 18 at MGM Grand
is to raise money for TGR Foundation’s educational programs. The with Tiger’s Poker Night presented by World Poker Tour, an evening
Foundation stands as an unwavering advocate for the transformative emceed by Phil Hellmuth limited to poker players and their guests. For
power of education. They give underserved students the tools and a charity buy-in, players have a chance to play with stars, athletes and
support needed to thrive in school and beyond—the resources for poker professionals such as Daniel Negreanu, Tony Dunst and Maria Ho.

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