Resorts World poker for cause

MANILA, Philippines - Resorts World Manila will host the Asian Poker Tour-RWM Iron Man Poker Challenge on Dec. 13 with the event aimed at surpassing the Guinness world record for the longest continuous poker tournament.

The main tournament is expected to break the record 36 hours, 34 minutes and 41 seconds set last March 29, 2013 in Wilmington, Delaware, USA.

To spice up the non-stop thrills, RWM included a special tournament for the benefit of the millions affected by Typhoon Yolanda.

Dubbed as “Ante Up For the Philippines,” the event pledges to donate 40 percent of the prize pool to typhoon Yolanda relief efforts. The special tournament will be held on Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. at RWM’s second Floor Casino, Non Smoking Room, Poker Area.