The One Drop Foundation has a deep connection to the world of poker and is as soon as once more taking the card-playing highlight in November with the debut of the Big Deal for One Drop charity poker match at Resorts World Las Vegas.
“It gives us great pride to host an event with such a notable cause that resonates deeply in Las Vegas,” Resorts World President Peter LaVoie mentioned. “Our commitment to sustainability is unwavering, and we look forward to partnering with the One Drop Foundation to further this effort while having some fun during race week.”
This unique occasion is held in partnership with the World Poker Tour Foundation and timed with race week when the second operating of Las Vegas Grand Prix Formula 1 takes the inexperienced flag. The match can be held within the Allē Lounge on 66 on Nov. 22 and can characteristic as much as 54 gamers shopping for in for $10,000 every.
Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté will function host along with his new mission Frooogs because the sponsor. 17-time WSOP bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth can be there as grasp of ceremonies. Celebrities, race week personalities, and choose poker execs are additionally anticipated to participate.
“I haven’t played poker much lately, but I really look forward to playing this one. I think the intensity of poker and adrenaline of race week in Las Vegas are a perfect match, especially since the funds raised will support the vital cause of safe water.”
Full Throttle Poker
Along with prizes, the match will award “money-can’t-buy experiences” and bragging rights, in line with organizers. Hellmuth, who hosts the WPT’s Raw Deal section, is happy to take part.
“It gives me great pleasure to be the MC for the Big Deal for One Drop,” he mentioned. “So far, I have MC’d poker events raising over $75 million for many great charities. I look forward to raising more funds for worthy causes in November.”
Cards can be within the air for the match after a particular reception that includes reside leisure at midday, permitting the match time to complete forward of the race that night time. Players are allowed rebuys and add-ons all through the match.
For A Good Cause
Since 2012, the WPT Foundation and One Drop have raised greater than $75 million mixed, turning into world leaders in charity poker. According to UNICEF and the World Health Organization, 2.2 billion folks globally lack secure water at dwelling.
Since the group’s inception, One Drop has raised funds to assist life-changing water initiatives worldwide and has collaborated with a number of southern Nevada nonprofits since 2013.
“In the past 12 years, One Drop has created iconic poker tournaments that are going to be in the big history book of poker for a long time,” Laliberté mentioned. “The Big Deal for One Drop goes to be a kind of, for the enjoyable side and for the folks it is going to draw.
The $1 million buy-in Big One For One Drop charity occasion debuted in 2012 on the WSOP, and has been run 5 occasions general, most just lately on the Wynn Las Vegas as a part of the WPT World Championship. Winners have included Antonio Esfandiari ($18.4 million), Dan Colman ($15.3 million), Elton Tsang ($12.2 million), Justin Bonomo ($10 million), and Mikita Badziakouski ($7.1 million).
There was additionally the $100,000 High Roller For One Drop that ran in alternating years, and was received by Anthony Gregg ($4.8 million), Jonathan Duhamel ($4 million), Fedor Holz ($5 million), and Doug Polk ($3.7 million). The WPT Alpha8 took over in 2023, elevating the buy-in to $111,000. The two winners to date have been Jonathan Jaffe ($1.5 million), and Steve O’Dwyer ($1 million).
