Las Vegas will host the Big Deal for One Drop tournament on November 21, 2025 at the Allē Lounge on 66, Resorts World. Organizers set the buy-in at $5,300, directing $4,000 to the prize pool and $1,000 to One Drop’s mission.
Confirmed participants include Guy Laliberté, Jennifer Tilly, and returnees from motorsport circles such as David Coulthard, Alex Wurz, and other F1-linked personalities. The event will again be emceed by Phil Hellmuth, the 17-time bracelet winner.
Laliberté stated that the poker tournament this year will have a prize pool this year,
“so it’s next-level win-win with Phil Hellmuth, Jennifer Tilly, some poker and racing community friends,” Laliberté added.
Last year’s format included rebuys and add-ons, which greatly expanded the fundraising potential; similar features are expected again. In a departure from 2024’s experience-based prizes, 2025’s event will offer a cash payout structure alongside a charity auction for exclusive experiences.
Registration is limited, so interested players, many of whom use poker sites in the US to research events, are urged to sign up early.
Big Deal for One Drop’s Legacy: Past Winners and Mission
The One Drop Foundation has paired high-stakes poker with philanthropy since 2012. Its signature “Big One for One Drop” events carried $1,000,000 buy-ins and often generated first prizes in the millions.
Antonio Esfandiari won in 2012, Daniel Colman in 2014, and Elton Tsang in 2016. Justin Bonomo claimed $10 million in 2018.
Over the years, One Drop poker events raised tens of millions to fund clean water, sanitation, and hygiene worldwide.
In 2024, the inaugural Big Deal for One Drop crowned Derek Adamian after he outlasted celebrities and professionals.
Moreover, online coverage and interest, especially from players on poker sites in the US, continue to amplify the event’s awareness.
Now, as poker and motorsport meet again in Las Vegas, attention shifts to this year’s Big Deal for One Drop.
With cash rewards, celebrity appeal, and charitable goals, the 2025 edition promises to expand the event’s growing legacy.