Scott Diamond

I know in Law Enforcement when you are called a Legend there is a reason for it. Doyle Brunson is called a Legend and rightfully so. Babe Ruth was a Legend and so was Wyatt Earp.

I think after 17 years of organizing and running the second largest tournament every year on the West Coast, while putting in 14-16 hour days so it can be considered the "BEST" tournament,deserves the title of, "LEGEND".

Commerce Casino has the LA Poker Classic every February and players from all over the world bring their $10,000.00 buy in and compete to be the LA Poker Classic WPT Champion,a coveted title in the Poker Community.

Cherri Dokken, the outstanding Tournament Director for the past 17 years is the "Legend" behind all the successful tournaments Commerce has hosted and she is the reason Commerce Casino is a household name with all Poker Players.

Cherri has seen so many people grow not only in Poker, but in Life. She has heard 17 years of bad beat stories,not only in Poker but in all her players lives.Always an ear for anyone and a smile or comforting hug,Cherri has been there for so many.

Today as the $1500.00 NL California Poker Championship was about to start,Cherri made her announcement to the 482 players in the Ballroom and they stood up and gave her a standing ovation for over a minute.

The $183,00.00 first place prize was not even thought about as Cherri stood there fighting back tears in front of so many people she has known for so long. A "LEGEND" I think so and so did a packed house at Commerce today.

Cherri,you will be missed and I wish you nothing but the best. Thank you for everything you have done for me the past two years. They do not call you 'Momma" for nothing...xoxoxo.