About Bad Beat on Cancer
The Bad Beat on Cancer™ initiative was launched during the 2003 World Series of Poker to help fund the cancer prevention research, education and community outreach across the nation of the Prevent Cancer Foundation― by playing poker.
Players were asked to pledge just one percent of their winnings to the Foundation as a tax-deductible donation. That year Bad Beat on Cancer struck gold when Chris Moneymaker made a pledge, then went on to win the series, donating $25,000 to the Foundation.
Since then, hundreds of players have signed onto Team 1% – amateurs and pros alike – such as Brandon Adams, Andy Bloch, Annie Duke, Phil Hellmuth, Jr., Maria Ho, John Juanda, Marcel Luske, Greg Raymer, Eric Seidel, Paul Wasicka, Dennis Phillips and more.
Over the last 8 years Bad Beat on Cancer has raised $3.8 million and has grown to include major tournaments and home & community leagues around the country.
Bad Beat on Cancer has also become recognized as a premiere charity of the poker community with players proudly wearing the green patch.
Meet Our Advisory Council
The Advisory Council are Ambassadors of Bad Beat on Cancer to local and national business communities and to other individuals to assist in advancing the mission of the Foundation through fundraising, public relations, and marketing efforts.
Ace Bailey: Twitter
Andy Bloch: Twitter / Website
Jan Bresch: Twitter / Bio
John Caldwell: Twitter
Gene Castro
Lee Childs: Twitter / Website
Brian Cooley: Twitter / Website
Colin Cooley: Twitter / Website
Michael Craig: Twitter / Website
Paul Ellis: Twitter / Website
Andrew Feldman: Twitter / Website
Claudio Fonseca: Twitter
Marcus Forman: Twitter
Perry Friedman: Website
Vanessa Gibson: Twitter / Website
David Gitter
Jay Greenspan: Twitter / Bio
Daniel Horowitz: Twitter
George Iacovacci: Twitter
Randy Kasper: Twitter / Bio
David Kullmann: Twitter / Website
Jon Mittelhauser: Twitter
Ali Nejad: Twitter / Website
Chris Russo: Twitter
Matt Savage: Twitter / Website
Rebekah Sindoris: Twitter / Website
Greg Smitherman
Rick Wampler
2011 World Series of Poker Goal
Team 1%
- Annie Duke
- Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
- Lee Childs
- Paul Wasicka
- Andy Bloch
- Dennis Phillips
- Steven Brecher
- Matthew Giannetti
- Heinz Puis
- Casey Kelton
- Christopher Moore
- → more Team 1%
- → Meet Our Founders
Latest News: Announcements and Events
Bad Beat on Cancer Raises More Than $125,000 During 2011 WSOP
Thank You! With the support of hundreds of players, Bad Beat on Cancer raised more than $125,000 at this year’s World Series of Poker ™ to help save lives through cancer prevention research, education and community outreach nationwide. Each year, nearly 1.6 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer, and sadly, over 550,000 will lose their [...]
