Big Deal for One Drop Returns to Las Vegas
Summary:
- Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté will host a charity poker tournament on November 21.
- The event will take place during F1 week at Resorts World Las Vegas.
- The list of celebrity and racing stars will include Phil Hellmuth, David Coulthard, and Antonio Esfandiari.
For the second year running, Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté is bringing together celebrities, racing stars, and poker enthusiasts for the Big Deal for One Drop charity poker tournament during F1 week in Las Vegas.
“Hight-Intensity Fun”
Last year’s champion, Derek Adamian, will return to defend his title, and fans can expect a mix of high-stakes fun and philanthropy.
The US poker tournament takes place on Friday, November 21, at the Allē Lounge on 66 at Resorts World Las Vegas. The welcome reception starts at 11 a.m. PT, with cards in the air at noon.
Buy-ins are set to $5,300. Of it, $4,000 will reach the prize pool, and $1,000 will support One Drop’s mission to provide safe water worldwide. Re-buys and add-ons of $1,000 will also be available.
The Big Deal is all about adding some high-intensity fun to Race Week in Vegas and making a difference for the vital cause of access to clean water. The Vegas and poker communities have always shown up at the highest level for this cause – thank you – and hope to see you at Resorts World!
Exciting Names on the List
The event draws an exciting lineup, including poker legend Phil Hellmuth as emcee, racing icon David Coulthard, rising star Courtney Crone, artist Paul Oz, and photographer Kym Illman.
Actress Jennifer Tilly and inaugural Big One for One Drop winner Antonio Esfandiari will also compete.
Beyond the felt, attendees can participate in a silent auction featuring exclusive items, including a Singapore Grand Prix private suite and VIP experience, a limited-edition Lewis Hamilton artwork, a luxury weekend at Conrad Las Vegas, and an evening with Tony Orlando. Bidding is now live and will close at 3 p.m. PT on November 21. Remote bids can be placed by texting “BigDeal2025” to 76278.
This year, the Big Deal is partnering with Elephant Cooperation, a California-based organization dedicated to conserving African elephants and their habitats. Both groups share a commitment to water conservation and community impact.
The tournament also ties into Resorts World’s Fan Prix festival, a free three-day F1-themed event running from November 20 to 22, featuring interactive experiences, driver meet-and-greets, and “Romain’s Garage 28” hosted by former driver Romain Grosjean.
