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By Robert Campbell
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wanted: rich older womeninterested in hot younger guys. Applicants must beover 35, earn at least $500,000 a year or have aminimum of $4 million in liquid assets, entrustedassets or divorce settlement. That's the basis of a speed-dating event organized bya New York entrepreneur bringing together 20 "sugarmamas" and 20 "boy toys" vetted by an elite New Yorkmatchmaker. "Symbiosis has allowed ugly rich men to attract young,gorgeous, money-hungry women for centuries; it's nowthe women's turn," proclaims pocketchangenyc.com, theWeb site that Jeremy Abelson is using to promote theevent. Set to take place at Manhattan's 230 Fifth club onFebruary 7, it has attracted more than just wealthydivorcees. Nancy Richards, 50, is the owner of amarketing firm and a theater producer in New York andLondon. "Is it truly what I am looking for? No. Is it anoption? Why not? In New York City anything goes,"Richards said with a laugh. Speed-dating pairs up prospective couples forface-to-face meetings that last just a few minutes.The partners rotate over the course of the evening,allowing participants to make the acquaintance of manypotential partners. "I find younger guys will usually be totally into youwhile older guys will be looking over your shoulder ata younger woman," said Gail Garrison, 44, a fashiondesigner and former model. "Younger men expect an older woman to be moreaccomplished. They are looking for you because you areintelligent. They are not looking for a mother," shesaid. Abelson, 27, calls it "Natural Selection Speed DateII: Sugar Mamas & Boy Toys." He came up with the ideaafter drawing criticism from feminists for organizingan event last year that paired wealthy older men withyoung women. More than 5,000 men applied for a place in this year'sevent. Twenty finalists were selected. "I think for men it is an incredible fantasy (to bewith an older woman)," Abelson said. "Older women aremore experienced and they know what they want." The prospective boy toys -- who had to be under 35 --were screened by Janice Spindel, billed as New York'smost exclusive matchmaker. "I really think a lot of people will connect," Spindelsaid. "Age is just a number, and some people areunlisted." (Editing by Daniel Trotta and Xavier Briand)

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