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STARS SHOW POKER FACES AT WORLD SERIES OF POKER

July 13, 2011 - 11:30 am

Athletes, actors and musicians joined hundreds of poker enthusiasts at the first weekend of the World Series of Poker kicked off Thursday at the Rio. “Peepshow” showgirl, Holly Madison, above, performed the ceremonial Shuffle Up and Deal on Sunday alongside Phil Hellmuth, right, who is currently in the lead for 2011 WSOP Player of the Year, and WSOP Tournament Director Jack Effel.

"Everybody Loves Raymond" star Brad Garrett came out to play on Saturday.

Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics played through Day 1 of the tournament.

Actress and well known poker player Shannon Elizabeth on Day 1.

Other celebrities spotted throughout the weekend included; Australian cricket star Shane Warne, UK football star Teddy Sherington, French singer Patrick Bruel, rapper and musician Nelly, Celine Dion’s husband and manager, Rene Angelil; actor Jason Alexander and actress Jennifer Tilly.

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By McKenna Ross / RJ

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Alexandra Mendoza, The San Diego Union-Tribune

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The Associated Press

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