GENE SIMMONS ACES & ANGELS SALUTE TO THE TROOPS AT THE BIG GAME

Gene Simmons - bass player of the legendary rock bad KISS and star of A&E's Gene Simmons Family Jewels hosts the Celebrity Event of the Year in Dallas --- One night only for the Big Game!. The Red Carpet will be jumping as A-List Celebrities, Rock Stars, Professional Athletes & Poker Superstars all gather in Dallas at Centennial Hall at Fair Park to raise money for The Wounded Warrior Project and the USO.

A&E will be in Dallas filming the event for a special Salute to the Troops episode of the top rated Gene Simmons Family Jewels. Don't miss you opportunity to be a part of this special live filming.

Aces & Angels is the Kickoff Event for Big Game week in Dallas. Join us for a very special evening of world class entertainment with superstar musical artists including Five For Fighting, Little Texas, The Grascals, 4Troops and a very special superstar headliner that will be announced soon! Join us we salute the heroism and dedication that our servicemen and servicewomen exhibit each and every day. We will welcome wounded warriors recently back from Iraq & Afghanistan and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. There will be a one-of-a-kind Celebrity Poker Shootout along with the Texas State Poker Championships, a Vegas Style Casino Night, Silent & Live Auctions and so much more. Aces & Angels will amaze all of those in attendance. Aces & Angels is without a doubt, the party of the year in Dallas and certainly an unforgettable night you do not want to miss!

Look for our special Superstar Performers to be announced in the coming weeks!

Aces & Angels poker players will compete during the day in a unique Texas Shootout format to qualify for the Championship Round which will take place at the Aces & Angels Salute to the Troops that evening. Players in the Texas State Poker Championships will compete for over $100,000 in prizes to be awarded to the top 35 finishers. The Grand Prize is a $32,400.00 Champions Package which even includes a $10,000.00 seat in the 2011 World Series of Poker Main Event where the winner will proudly represent the great state of Texas!

Guests will be treated to a decadent hosted bar, gourmet appetizers and a tremendous culinary display including 5 Star selections from top Dallas restaurants. Get your tickets today as this event will surely sell out. VIP Tickets and VIP Cabanas are available but won't last long. Don't miss the fun and surprises!

Last year’s celebrity guest list included hosts Kim Kardashian along with her sisters Kourtney and Khloe as the Party Hosts. The Celebrity Poker Tournament was hosted by Phil Hellmuth and Annie Duke. Other A-Listers included comedian Dane Cook, Playmate of the Year Jayde Nicole, Billy Burke from Twilight,, Access Hollywood & the Today Show correspondent Maria Menounos, Actress Shannon Elizabeth, star of The Hills Brody Jenner, L.A. Laker Ron Artest and dozens more. We expect an equally exciting list of celebrities this year.

Founded in 2007, Aces & Angels has raised over $427,400 to assist 501 (c)(3) non profit organizations.