Charity poker tournament. Erica and James Packer play poker with Shane Warne and Joe Hachem. Picture: Fiona Hamilton
Charity poker tournament. Shane Warne and James Packer. Picture: Fiona Hamilton Source: Herald Sun
HIS father Kerry had a reputation as a "whale", a high-rolling gambler who loved to bet thousands at the casino.
But James Packer has been more likely to be spotted on the other side of the tables - as a casino owner - until now.
The younger Packer turned up for a hand of poker at Crown casino in Melbourne yesterday to help out good mate Shane Warne at his celebrity poker tournament.
Now in it's fourth year, the event attracted a swag of business leaders, sporting identities and celebrities including comedian Glen Robbins and AFL bad-boy Jason Akermanis.
Looking dapper in light grey suit and black tie, former spin-king Warne joined international poker champ Joe Hachem in hosting the gathering.
Organised by the Shane Warne Foundation, the event aims to raise more than $500,000 for seriously ill and underprivileged young people.
Warne said it was also an excuse to come along, relax and play a few hands of his favourite game - in the name of a good cause.
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