Russell Westbrook's Charity Poker Night Brings Game to Fontainebleau Las Vegas

NBA star Russell Westbrook’s Sixth Annual Why Not? Foundation (WNF) Poker Night will be held on September 18, 2023, at the Fontainebleau casino in Las Vegas. This event marks the first poker event at the property located at the north end of the Strip, which opened in 2023 without a poker room.

The annual Westbrook charity tournament has raised more than $2 million for educational access, workforce development, and mental health and wellness programs in underserved communities. The event is held in conjunction with the World Poker Tour Foundation and has brought together notable figures including DeAndre Jordan, DeMar DeRozan, Princess Love, Antonio Esfandiari, and Adin Hill.

Westbrook recently announced his retirement from the NBA after an 18-year career. He stated, “Our upcoming Sixth Annual Poker Night is a signature cornerstone of our ongoing work to unlock game-changing futures for underserved youth.”