Antonio Esfandiari is the latest big-name player to be confirmed for the Big Deal for One Drop charity tournament that's set to play out at the Allē Lounge on 66 at Resorts World Las Vegas, on Friday, November 21.
He joins event emcee Phil Hellmuth and Jennifer Tilly, who are both set to play on the No Gamble, No Future livestream that's being broadcast over the next four days.
The $5,300 buy-in Big Deal for One Drop event will see $4,000 go to the prizepool and $1,000 to Guy Laliberté's One Drop Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to safe water initiatives. Rebuys and add-ons will also be available for the event, that's open to everyone.
Laliberté has also confirmed that he will be playing, along with racing legend David Coulthard, rising American racing star Courtney Crone, and last year’s champion, Derek Adamian.
The event plays over the F1 weekend in Vegas, with the action set to finish just ahead of the late afternoon action on the racetrack.
Phil Hellmuth will bring his skills to the mic at Big Deal for One Drop.Silent auction for One Drop charity
As well as the poker, the event will also include a silent auction with the following lots up for grabs:
- Singapore Grand Prix Private Suite, VIP Hospitality, and Art Experience, October 2026
- Podcast Production Package at Double Down Studios, Las Vegas
- Lewis Hamilton “El Primo” Limited-Edition Framed Canvas by F1 Artist Paul Oz
- Luxury Weekend Getaway at the Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World
- Autographed F1 Best of 2024 Hardcover Photo Book by F1 Photographer Kym Illman
- Framed Elvis Presley Concert Ticket from Historic Hometown Performance 1956
- WPT Prime Seat, December 2025 Las Vegas, $5 Million Guarantee
- An Evening with Tony Orlando in Vegas
- VIP Grand Prix Experience in Montreal and an evening at the Cirque du Soleil, 2026
- Maceoo Shopping Spree: The Finest-Fitting Designer Men’s Fashion in Las Vegas
Bidding is already underway for these lots online and will conclude on November 21 at 3pm PT.
Laliberté said, "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!”
