There's always plenty to be excited about on Global Poker, including the currently underway Micro Thunder Series VI with 37 Gold Coins and 37 Sweeps Coins events with GC 26,775,000 and SC 75,700 in guaranteed prizes. Now, Global Poker has announced its very first Global Poker Celebrity Challenge taking place Sept. 18-Nov. 13.
The challenge, which will offer prizes and donations to charities, gives poker players a chance to take on four celebrities: NBA superstars Paul George and Karl-Anthony Towns, Olympic icon Michael Phelps and legendary producer DJ Khaled.
There will be four celebrity heads-up challenges where each celebrity plays against the other, as well as four Celebrity Challenge Finals where Global Poker players can compete against the stars.
For many of our players, Global Poker has been the best kept secret in the poker world for some time," Global Poker General Manager David Lyons said in a press release. "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."
Before each celebrity showdown, Global Poker will launch a series of Sweeps Coin qualifying events for Global Poker Players to take part in.
Here are the dates for each of the Celebrity Challenges:
Paul George Celebrity Challenge: Sept. 19-Oct 1
Karl-Anthony Towns Celebrity Challenge: Oct. 2-15
Michael Phelps Celebrity Challenge: Oct. 16-29
DJ Khaled Celebrity Challenge: Oct. 30-Nov. 12
Global Poker Player Celebrity Challenge Grand Final: November 12
Celebrity Challenge Grand Final: November 13
The challenge, which will offer prizes and donations to charities, gives poker players a chance to take on four celebrities: NBA superstars Paul George and Karl-Anthony Towns, Olympic icon Michael Phelps and legendary producer DJ Khaled.
There will be four celebrity heads-up challenges where each celebrity plays against the other, as well as four Celebrity Challenge Finals where Global Poker players can compete against the stars.
For many of our players, Global Poker has been the best kept secret in the poker world for some time," Global Poker General Manager David Lyons said in a press release. "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."
Before each celebrity showdown, Global Poker will launch a series of Sweeps Coin qualifying events for Global Poker Players to take part in.
Here are the dates for each of the Celebrity Challenges:
Paul George Celebrity Challenge: Sept. 19-Oct 1
Karl-Anthony Towns Celebrity Challenge: Oct. 2-15
Michael Phelps Celebrity Challenge: Oct. 16-29
DJ Khaled Celebrity Challenge: Oct. 30-Nov. 12
Global Poker Player Celebrity Challenge Grand Final: November 12
Celebrity Challenge Grand Final: November 13