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WSOP 2012 to Host Million-Dollar Tournament with Charity Focus
TournamentsJune 4, 2011·1 min read

WSOP 2012 to Host Million-Dollar Tournament with Charity Focus


The WSOP 2012 will feature a tournament with a $1 million buy-in, named The Big One for One Drop. The tournament will be a joint project between WSOP and the One Drop Foundation, founded by Guy Laliberté. 11.1% of the prize pool will go to charity, with Guy Laliberté contributing $100 million over 25 years.

The tournament will start on July 1, 2012, and last for three days. Notable participants include Guy Laliberté, Mitch Garber, Bobby Baldwin, Phil Ruffin, and several professional poker players. The tournament will be broadcast on ESPN.

Notable participants include Guy Laliberté, Mitch Garber, Bobby Baldwin, Phil Ruffin, and several professional poker players. The tournament will be broadcast on ESPN.

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