DATE: Saturday, November 22, 2025
TIME: 2:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Desk-one, 17F, Honest Building, 9-11 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay

Dear Cornell Alumni and Friends,

Cornell alumni are invited to join the MIT Club’s Annual Charity Poker Tournament on November 22, 2025! Net proceeds raised from Cornell alumni participation will be donated to Cornell, adding a new layer of meaning to your afternoon of fun and competition.

Event Highlights

Get ready for an exciting afternoon filled with strategy, skill, and camaraderie. Whether you’re an experienced player or new to poker, this event offers everyone a chance to connect, learn, and compete while supporting Cornell’s charitable causes.

Details

• Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
• Time: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM (Check-in from 2:15 PM)
• Venue: Desk-one, 17F, Honest Building, 9-11 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay (Near MTR Exit A)
• Ticket: HK$390 (includes snacks, drinks, and light refreshments)
• Format: No-Limit Texas Hold’em, no re-buys, 2-3 opening tables, top 2 advance to final table. Blinds increase periodically.

What’s in It for You

• Network with fellow Cornell, MIT and alumni from others schools in Hong Kong.
• Sharpen your poker skills and enjoy a hands-on tutorial at the start for beginners.
• Play for glory, bragging rights, and—most importantly—the honor of winning proceeds for Cornell.

Registration
Seats are limited (only 20 available) and filling up fast—register soon to secure your spot! Email cornellclub_HK@cornell.edu.

Champion’s Privilege
The top winner among the Cornellians will receive the distinct honor of donating the net proceeds from generated from Cornell alumni to a Cornell cause.

Other Information
This is a social, non-gambling event—no cash will be exchanged. The ticket price covers event costs and charity donations.