ShareThe world of poker is about to witness an epic showdown as four renowned celebrities take their seats at the virtual felt for the first-ever Global Poker Celebrity Challenge. The star-studded lineup includes NBA superstars Paul George and Karl-Anthony Towns, Olympic icon Michael Phelps, and legendary music producer DJ Khaled.
The Global Poker Celebrity Challenge is a unique event that offers poker fans a chance to compete against these famous personalities. The challenge consists of four separate celebrity campaigns, each featuring one of the celebrities.
Players can participate in Sweeps Coin qualifiers for a chance to secure a spot in the celebrity finals.
Global Poker General Manager David Lyons said:
“For many of our players, Global Poker has been the best kept secret in the poker world for some time. We see this challenge as a great opportunity to bring our unique and authentic poker experience to a wider audience, and are thrilled to have these amazing athletes and musicians on board.”
Event schedule for the Global Poker Celebrity Challenge
- Paul George Celebrity Challenge: September 19 - October 1
- Karl-Anthony Towns Celebrity Challenge: October 2 - October 15
- Michael Phelps Celebrity Challenge: October 16 - October 29
- DJ Khaled Celebrity Challenge: October 30 - November 12
- Global Poker Player Celebrity Challenge Grand Final: November 12
- Celebrity Challenge Grand Final: November 13
Each celebrity campaign features eight Sweeps Coin qualifiers, with the winners advancing to the respective celebrity finals. The celebrity finals will see the qualified players competing against the celebrity for a chance to win exclusive prizes, including a spot at the Global Poker Celebrity Challenge Grand Final in November.
The grand finale of the event will see the four celebrities pitted against each other for a total of $90,000 in donations to a charity of their choice. The top three finishers will share the donation amount, with the winner being crowned the Celebrity Poker King.
In addition to the exciting poker action, the Global Poker Celebrity Challenge also offers a unique Ferrari Race Day experience for the first prize winner of the Global Poker Player Celebrity Challenge Grand Final.
The Global Poker Celebrity Challenge is a fantastic opportunity for poker fans all over the world to test their skills against some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. With a star-studded lineup and exciting prizes up for grabs, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience for all participants.
