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Poker isn't just about gambling; it's also an avenue for fundraisers. In fact, sports fundraisers that tie up with poker games don't only provide a fun experience to the donors, but also boost the proceeds of charities significantly. Casino-BMX charity fundraising events have constantly proven themselves to be a very successful endeavor over the years. For example, the All In 4 ARF Charity Poker Tournament, which was done at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, raised more than $10,000. Pro BMX riders Rob Darden, Dave Dillewaard and TJ Ellis all graced the event in order to help attract fans for the cause. The ARF is a fund that provides aid to athletes who got injured while playing their respective sports.

Next stop for the SFR Fise Xperience will be in Nantes (West of France) in the Parc de la Beaujoire (Exponantes) the 20th and 21th of september. 2000€ Prize money to win. All pro riders will be announced on the FISE facebook page. It is important to register before the contest on fise.fr and to book your tickets for the contest. The contest will be in live broadcast on the french tv MCS Extrême and on the web www.fise.tv

By now everyone should have marked down the date: for the fifth time now the EX&HOP Contests will be held in Munich on the weekend before the Oktoberfest. On the 13.&14. September the –for this year –last stop of the tour will take place at Odeonsplatz with the M-net EX&HOP Spine Contest presented by Jever Fun & Relentless on a new, bigger ramp. 1.500€ prizemoney will go out to the Spine and of course there will be a riders’ BBQ Saturday night, this year accompanied by live acts by the Midnight Adventure Crew who are also throwing the

Hookit, a digital platform created to support athletes, brands and sports, announces the launch of its 2015 rider support season platform, a one-stop destination for riders to track progression, get exposure and earn deals on products. Traditionally, sponsorship season begins as the race season wraps up when riders have fresh results and accomplishments heading into the off-season.  Support levels and agreements vary by company, but can range anywhere from product discounts to free products and beyond (based on talent and marketability).

Dream Park Builder is a skatepark creator & designer app that simply gives you the tools to drag and drop unlimited ramps into your own imaginary skate park. Choose from nearly 200 unique park pieces including step up box jumps, bowl corners, stair sets, rainbow rails, vert ramps, wall rides, ledges, and much more. You can even add palm trees and chicks to your park. Take a finished screenshot when you are done to save and share with family and friends.

Hell yeah! Time for another edition of the FATJAM, the big brother, the summer edition, for the 26th year. If you've never been to the longest running BMX JAM of the world, you should give it a shot. Not only for the good times at the Sugar Hills Trails, but the party program has non other than MOOON on the flyer. The party takes place at OJA so after a good day riding the dirt jumps, you can grab a cheap Bavaria beer with your buddies and wrap it up the right way. The Killer Jump is waiting for some massive air. Music will be blasting. BMX bikes everywhere. Bikes, Beers and Bitches all day.

In 24 hours, the 3,000 no-cost tickets for spectators for Red Bull Dreamline have all been taken by fans across the Carolinas, down to Florida, across to California and up into Canada. But not to worry, for those who weren’t able to get their hands on a ticket or can’t make the trip, Red Bull Dreamline will air Saturday, November 8, at 5 p.m. EST on NBC as part of the Red Bull Signature Series. And if fans can’t wait that long to watch what happens, they will be able to stay up-to-date at www.redbull.com/dreamline. The site will host daily

Shortly after, Mayor Lee asked if Ricardo could host an action sports contest at Craig Ranch Regional Park the newest & biggest skate park in North Las Vegas. The date has been set for Saturday August 30th, 2014 from 4pm to 10 pm. A special thanks to the sponsors for making this event possible, Craig Ranch Regional Park, UChaseThis, DK bicycles, Luxury Galaxy theaters, Cannery Casino and Hotel & the City of North Las Vegas.

Take Europe‘s most renowned trails, a picturesque landscape, chilled atmosphere and add the world‘s best dirt BMXers, and you have Vans Kill The Line! The 2014 edition is set to be a living encyclopedia of BMX trail riding. Besides all the European heavy hitters, some of the best international riders will send it in Peynier, Southern France over the August 30th & 31st. Chris Doyle, Daniel Sandoval, Ryan Nyquist, Corey Bohan, Maxime Charveron, Simon Moratz and last years winner Mike 'Hucker' Clark being only some of them (see list below).

In less than two months, one of the biggest courses in the history of BMX dirt will be unveiled to riders and fans alike at Red Bull Dreamline, right outside of Hendersonville, NC. 32 of the best riders in BMX, hailing from seven countries, will battle it out on the towering course, with every jump reaching around two stories high. Reserve your no-cost tickets for Oct. 11, available at win.gs/dreamlinetix. Make sure to grab yours now, as the 3,000 spots to see the best dirt BMX competition of the year will not last long.