The One Drop Foundation has been one of the most well-known charity initiatives in poker for years. Primarily known for its spectacular events at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. With buy-ins of up to $1.000.000, the “Big One for One Drop” raised millions for a good cause. Now the concept is making its way to Europe.
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€100.000 High Roller for One Drop in Monte Carlo
As part of the European Poker Tour Monte Carlo, taking place from 30. April to 10. May, PokerStars and the One Drop Foundation have announced a partnership: a new High Roller event with a buy-in of €100.000, which will be held from 1. to 3. May.
In this “€100K High Roller for One Drop,” 3% of each buy-in goes directly to One Drop Foundation projects. An additional 1% will be used to cover basic costs. Thus, the tournament combines high-class competition with a clear social purpose.
Participants include Jason Koon, among others. The PokerStars Ambassador ranks third on the All-Time Money List with over $70 million in live winnings. The event will also be broadcast on PokerStars’ award-winning livestream.
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The One Drop Foundation with the Poker Connection
The One Drop Foundation was founded by Guy Laliberté. It works worldwide to provide access to clean water and sanitation. Since 2012, the foundation has raised more than $26 million together with the poker community.
For Laliberté, the partnership is a logical step. The connection between poker and charity is a special opportunity to raise awareness for the cause. PokerStars also emphasizes: Poker has always thrived on a strong sense of community that can be specifically used for an important cause.
The initiative also fits into the overarching sustainability strategy of PokerStars’ parent company, Flutter. With the “Do More” campaign launched in 2022, the company aims to actively create social value and visibly support partner organizations.
