HPOW raises $4,000 with Casino Night – Washington Daily News

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The Historic Port of Washington held a casino night fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 4, which raised approximately $4,000. From left to right: Kevin Schultz, Scott Sachs, Amy Sachs and Barbara Stokes play blackjack at the table. Five thousand dollars worth of money was included in the entrance fee. Photo used with permission

From left to right: Ellen Schultz, Barbara Stokes, Rodney Faller and Andrew Yafanov. Photo used with permission

Jill Jones with Historic Port Washington Photo used with permission

Left to right: Heather Moss, Nicole Pair, Candice Moore and Ashley Corbett Photo used with permission

The Historic Port of Washington (HPOW) hosted a Casino Night fundraiser on Friday, November 4th at the Washington Country Club. The group raised money to be able to make charitable donations to preserve Washington’s history and its legacy as a port.

At the casino night, 100 guests played at seven Las Vegas-style gaming tables with professional dealers using play money that could be exchanged for raffle tickets. $5,000 in play money included upon entry.

“We had a lot of high rollers and you could feel the excitement at the gaming tables,” wrote Scott Sachs of the HPOW Daily News.

Historic Port Washington raised about $4,000.

“We want to thank our sponsors and the wonderful Washington businesses that donated the lottery tickets.