Virtual High Speed Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament Final Table Streamed onNASCAR’s YouTube Channel January 22The NASCAR Foundation Hosts in Partnership with World Poker Tour(R)
Virtual High Speed Hold 'Em Poker Tournament Final Table Streamed on
NASCAR's YouTube Channel January 22
The NASCAR Foundation Hosts in Partnership with World Poker Tour®
WHAT: The NASCAR Foundation's Betty Jane France Memorial High Speed Hold 'Em Poker Tournament traditionally held in Daytona Beach prior to the DAYTONA 500 was instead hosted via a virtual partnership with World Poker Tour® on January 13.
Utilizing the World Poker Tour's online sweepstakes-based poker platform, ClubWPT™, the tournament allowed for two playing styles to happen simultaneously – Sit and Go tables and Multi-Tables. Participating NASCAR Cup Series drivers have a chance to earn funds for their charities with the first place finishing driver receiving a $25,000 donation, the second place finishing driver a $15,000 donation and the third place finishing driver a $10,000 donation.
The final table will be streamed on January 22 at 5:30 p.m. on NASCAR's YouTube channel with 2018 Women in Poker Hall of Fame Inductee Maria Ho and NASCAR on NBC analyst Rick Allen serving as hosts and commentators. The final table will feature six players including two NASCAR Cup Series drivers, one professional poker player, one celebrity and two participants from the multi-table and sit-and-go tournaments played on January 13.
WHO: The high stakes event features NASCAR Cup Series champions Brad Keselowski, Kyle Busch and Martin Truex, Jr., NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees Rusty Wallace and Bobby Labonte, professional poker stars Maria Ho, Phil Hellmuth and Erik Seidel, and actor Josh Malina, among other celebrities and participants.
WHY: Proceeds from the tournament benefit The NASCAR Foundation's Speediatrics Children's Fund, a program that aims to provide health care resources and wellness programs for children.
WHEN: January 22 beginning at 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: NASCAR's YouTube Channel
About The NASCAR Foundation
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Inc. (NASCAR) established The NASCAR Foundation in January 2006 to support initiatives that positively affect the lives of children throughout the United States. The 501(c) (3) non-profit entity partners with medical experts and other charitable organizations to fund children's health care programs. The NASCAR Foundation has cumulatively donated more than $40 million to reach more than 1.4 million children. For more information on The NASCAR Foundation, visit NASCARfoundation.org. Follow The NASCAR Foundation on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/NASCARFoundation or on Twitter at @NASCAR_FDN.
About World Poker Tour
World Poker Tour (WPT) is the premier name in internationally televised gaming and entertainment with brand presence in land-based tournaments, television, online, and mobile. Leading innovation in the sport of poker since 2002, WPT ignited the global poker boom with the creation of a unique television show based on a series of high-stakes poker tournaments. WPT has broadcast globally in more than 150 countries and territories, and is currently producing its 18th season, which airs on FOX Sports Regional Networks in the United States. Season XVIII of WPT is sponsored by ClubWPT.com. ClubWPT.com is a unique online membership site that offers inside access to the WPT, as well as a sweepstakes-based poker club available in 43 states and territories across the United States, Australia, Canada, France and the United Kingdom. WPT also participates in strategic brand license, partnership, and sponsorship opportunities. For more information, go to WPT.com. WPT Enterprises Inc. is a subsidiary of Allied Esports Entertainment, Inc.
About Allied Esports Entertainment
Allied Esports Entertainment (NASDAQ: AESE) is a global esports entertainment venture dedicated to providing transformative live experiences, multiplatform content and interactive services to audiences worldwide through its strategic fusion of two powerful entertainment brands: Allied Esports and the World Poker Tour (WPT). Allied Esports Entertainment was created in August 2019 when Black Ridge Acquisition Corp. completed its business combination with Allied Esports and WPT Enterprises.
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