Beth Shak
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| Beth Shak | |
|---|---|
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| Born | November 8, 1969 |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 3 |
| Money finish(es) | 8 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 4 |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 1 |
Beth Shak (born November 8, 1969) is an American professional poker player, who has been playing professionally since 2004.
Poker career[edit]
During her career, Shak has made it to two World Series of Poker final tables. At her first final table in 2005, she lost to Jennifer Tilly. She placed 8th in the 2005 World Series of Poker Ladies' event.[1] At the 2007 World Series of Poker Shak placed 2nd in the $3,000 No-Limit Hold ‘em event.[2]
Shak signed on as a Red Pro for Full Tilt Poker in 2007.
Shak made it to the final day of Season 5 of the European Poker Tour (EPT) finishing 31st out of almost 600 players, according to the European Poker Tour season 5 results.[3]
As of 2024, her total live tournament winnings exceed $480,000.[4][5]
Personal life[edit]
Shak married to fellow poker player Dan Shak. They later divorced in 2009.[6] On June 9, 2016, Shak married Rick Leventhal in Las Vegas.[7]
Philanthropy[edit]
Shak is the founder and chair of the Deal Me In For Jed Poker Event[8] benefitting The JED Foundation, a non-profit organization working to promote emotional health and prevent suicide among college and university students.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ "36th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2005, Ladies Only Event - No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ "38th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2007, No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ "European Poker Tour - EPT London, No Limit Hold'em - EPT Main Event". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ "Beth Shak's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Archived from the original on March 27, 2009. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
- ^ "Beth Shak". www.pokernews.com. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ Behan, Tara (August 19, 2008). "What's It Pay?". Main Line Today. Archived from the original on June 29, 2009. Retrieved June 12, 2009.
- ^ Leach, Robin (June 15, 2016). "Rick Leventhal and Beth Shak's L.V. wedding is no longer a secret". LasVegasSun.com. Archived from the original on April 9, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
- ^ "Deal me In for JED event". JED Foundation. January 25, 2016. Archived from the original on January 31, 2016. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ "Deal Me In For JED press release". BethShak.com. Archived from the original on March 1, 2016. Retrieved February 13, 2016.