It was only a matter of time before Texas Hold Em hit Denver the way it hit Vegas and cable television.

A women's poker group, Poker and the City, meets once a month at the Denver Press Club to play THE and raise some money for the Gathering Place.

The Diamond Cabaret has just started a Texas Hold Em Tournament - once-a-week for 10 weeks, the winner gets a trip for two to Monte Carlo.

And on Sept. 28, bold names go to Mile High Station to play the game for their favorite charities. Grab a glance at these big rollers: Dave Liniger, Haven Moses, Tom Martino, Ryan Chiaverini, Jake "Opie" Schroeder, Denver's "Blade: Trinity" actress Jessica Biel, Ashley Lelie, Hazel Miller, Reuben Droughns, Peter Boyles, Irv Brown, Holly Kylberg, David Diaz-Infante.

See you and raise you.