Ante4autism

Welcome to Ante4Autism!

Ante 4 Autism

The Ante4autism Texas Hold’em tournament in Las Vegas was founded in 2009 by Doug Krinsky and is now held at the South Point Hotel and Casino each July. Doug and his wife Kelly Krinsky founded Beat Autism Now, Inc. a 501 C 3 not for profit organization, in 2008. The Ante4autism event is now part of Beat Autism Now as the main event conducted every year. There is now a Host Committee of 12 individuals from across the country that help organize and run the Ante4autism event each year.

Ante4autism was started to raise awareness about Autism and raise money within the home furnishings industry, to help support the needs of the families impacted by Autism. As of December, 2024 we have raised over $1,477,447. The proceeds of the event are now donated back to five Autism related charities each year.

We have donated to national autism advocacy groups such as Autism Speaks as well as local organizations like the National Autism Association Southeast Ohio chapter. Each charity has their own unique identity. They do many great things to help the families impacted by Autism, such as research into the best therapies and grants to families to help pay for medical expenses.

Winner's Circle

2024 Tournament – $162,957 Raised

Pictured – Left to right – Doug Krinsky, Champion: Amy Wingate, Co-host: Karina Jett

2022 Tournament – $140,212 Raised

Pictured – Left to right – Doug Krinsky, Champion: William Hung, Co-host: Karina Jett

2021 Tournament – $158,121 Raised

Pictured – Left to right – Doug Krinsky, Champion: Chip Jett, Co-host: Karina Jett

2020 Tournament – $142,531 Raised

Pictured – Left to right – Co-host: Karina Jett, Champion: Aaron Page, and Doug Krinsky

2019 Tournament – $147,187 Raised

Pictured – Left to right – Co-host: Karina Jett, Champion: Corky Richardson, and Doug Krinsky

2018 Tournament – $137,981 Raised

Pictured – Left to right – Champion: Todd Gerdes, Co-host: Karina Jett, 2nd: Brian Heglund

2017 Tournament – $110,931 Raised

Pictured – Left to right – 3rd : Jim Agate, 2nd: Tim Acker, Champion: Tim Wolf

2016 Tournament – $110,601 Raised

Pictured – Left to right – 2nd: Jeff Yellen, Champion: Chad Coconis, 3rd: Jerrold Neal

2015 Tournament – $76,981 Raised

Pictured – Left to right – Champion: Dominick Ricciardi, 2nd: Co-host Karina Jett,
3rd: Luke Gronewold from Leggett & Platt

2014 Tournament – $47,465 Raised

Pictured – Left to right – 2014 6th annual Ante4Autism event: Co-host Karina Jett, Champion Brian Iriye

2013 Tournament – $35,226 Raised

Pictured – Left to right – 2013 5th annual Ante4Autism event: 3rd place – Co-host Jerry Williams,
Co-Champions Chip Jett and James Baker

2012 Tournament – $22,239 Raised

Pictured – Left to right – 2012 4th annual Ante4Autism event: Runner – up Chad Coconis,
Winner Mike McQuiston, Jim Ralph 2011 Winner

2011 Tournament – $9,325 Raised

Pictured – Left to right – 2011 3rd annual Ante4Autism event: Tom Daley (3rd place), 2011 Champion Jim Ralph, Jerry Williams Runner – up, Phil Miner, 4th Place

2010 Tournament – $8,230 Raised

Pictured – left to right – 2010 2nd Annual Ante4Autism results: Jerry Williams (co-chair), 2010 runner up Charlie Cadrecha, 2009 Inaugural Champion Jeff Hosking, 2010 Champion Scott Graham, and Doug Krinsky (co-chair)

2009 Tournament – $6,220 Raised

Pictured from left to right – Jason Armetta runner up and Jeff Hosking was the winner

2025 Autism Charity Recipients

Past Celebrity Players

Presenting Sponsor

$25,000 Donation

Final Table Sponsor

$15,000 Donation

Diamond Sponsors

$10,000 Donation

Platinum Sponsors

$5,000 Donation

Gold Sponsors

$2,500 Donation

Silver Sponsors

$1,000 Donation

Bronze Sponsors

$500 Donation

Special Donations

2025 Sponsorship Levels

Click on the level you would like to sponsor

Poker Tournament Day
Mention at Ante4autism poker event
Media / Marketing
°Sponsor company name listed on all press releases
°Sponsor company logo listed in good position on web site

Poker Tournament Day
Meet and greet with professional poker player

1 player entry into event, mention at Ante4autism poker event!
Media / Marketing
°Sponsor company name listed on all press releases
°Sponsor company logo listed in premium position on web site

Poker Tournament Day
1 Player entry into event, mention at Poker event

Meet and Greet with professional poker player

Corporate logo on table felt top of a poker table
Media / Marketing
°Sponsor company name listed on all press releases
°Sponsor company logo listed in optimum position on web site

Poker Tournament Day
2 player entries into event

Commemorative Plaque as Platinum Sponsor, meet and greet with professional poker player

Corporate logo placed on felt top of a poker table!
Media / Marketing
°Sponsor company name listed on all press releases
°Sponsor company logo listed in optimum position on web site

Poker Tournament Day
Opportunity for a company representative to address crowd at poker event

Commemorative Plaque as Diamond Sponsor, meet and greet with celebrities and professional poker players

Large Corporate logo placed on felt top of a poker table, 5 player entries into event!
Media / Marketing
°Sponsor company name listed on all press releases
°Sponsor company logo listed in optimum position on web site

Welcome to Ante4Autism!

Ante 4 Autism

Winner's Circle

2025 Autism Charity Recipients

Past Celebrity Players

Pia Zadora

Chris & Jacqueline Laurita

Nicholas Gonzalez

Jose Canseco

Chip & Karina Jett

Jennifer Harmon

Erik Aude

The Duke of Fremont

Dennis Haskins

Randy Couture

Erik Seidel

William Hung

Frank Kassela

Kevyn Major Howard

Dutch Boyd

Norman Chad

Presenting Sponsor

Final Table Sponsor

Diamond Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Special Donations

Latest News & Photos

NEWS & EVENTS

Stearns & Foster and Tempur-Pedic donate beds for silent auction, New $1,000 Anonymous sponsor supports cause

Eclipse Mattress kicks off a special promotion to benefit Beat Autism Now, 501 C 3 behind Ante4autism event!

Leggett & Platt, Karl and Cathi Glassman become $5,000 sponsors!

OUR GALLERY FEED

2025 Sponsorship Levels

Bronze

Silver

Gold

Platinum

Diamond

Our Host Committee

Joseph Amato

Stuart Carlitz

Randy Coconis

Karina Jett

Doug Krinsky

Mike McQuiston

Nick Hrkman II

Anthony Mehran

Myra Stone

Jerry Williams

David Wachendorfer

Andrew Kauffman

Mack Kauffman

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