Resorts World Las Vegas performed host to the inaugural Large Deal for One Drop charity poker match on Friday, with huge names from the Components 1 world, the poker scene, and philanthropy all becoming a member of collectively to lift funds for the One Drop Basis, which has the said mission of offering ‘secure water, sanitation, and hygiene to communities in want worldwide.’
“The Large Deal for One Drop is a testomony to the ability of group and collaboration,” stated Man Laliberté, founding father of each Cirque du Soleil and One Drop. “It’s unbelievable to see so many individuals come collectively, not only for the love of the sport but additionally to deliver hope and alternative to communities in want of entry to secure water all over the world.”
The occasion was run by One Drop and the WPT® Basis, and featured a $10,000 buy-in. It got here within the coronary heart of the 2024 Components 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, and fittingly attracted huge names from the racing group like David Coulthard, Martin Brundle, Mika Häkkinen, and Alex Wurz, and Otmar Szafnauer.
Poker was additionally nicely represented, with the likes of Tony Dunst, Antonio Esfandiari, Jennifer Tilly, and the occasion’s emcee Phil Hellmuth all in attendance. The all-time World Collection of Poker bracelet chief was sporting a customized One Drop jersey, with the quantity ‘17’ on the again representing the quantity of wins he has earned on the WSOP.
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“We’re very pleased with how this inaugural occasion got here collectively,” stated Adam Pliska, President and CEO of the World Poker Tour. “The Large Deal for One Drop showcased the proper mix of enjoyable, competitors, and significant influence, creating a day to recollect.”
Ultimately, it was Derek Adamian who hoisted the trophy and secured the champion’s bundle. His haul included an unique Monaco Grand Prix Expertise, with VIP tickets to the race and invites to the Prince’s Palace Reception, and a shocking limited-edition WPT chip set.
In line with the press launch, One Drop has already impacted over 3,000,000 individuals since being based in 2007. The group has teamed up with the poker world for over a decade, with a number of large occasions serving to increase funds through the years.
The $1 million buy-in Large 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 $111,111 Excessive Curler 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, with the 2 winners thus far being Jonathan Jaffe ($1.5 million), and Steve O’Dwyer ($1 million).
For extra details about One Drop’s secure water initiatives, go to OneDrop.org.
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