| 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, active in the professional circuit since 2004. Shak is also well known for her philanthropy efforts and extensive shoe collection.
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]
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]
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]
Shak and ex-husband Dan co-founded the "All in" for Kids Poker Tournament in 2008. [10] An annual charity event benefiting the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia that ran until 2017. [11]
Shak was recognized for her contributions as a celebrity donor for the Wish Upon A Hero Foundation, [12] a charitable organization inspired by the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the September 11 attacks.
Shak owns approximately 1,200 pairs of shoes, including 700 pairs by designer Christian Louboutin. [13]
Shak was featured in the documentary, `God Save My Shoes`, [14] directed by Julie Benasra [15] [16] [17]
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | God Save My Shoes | Documentary on the intimate relationship women have with their shoes [18] |
| Year | Program or media outlet | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Poker After Dark | Season 3 Episodes 43-48 [19] |
| 2009 | myfoxla.com | "Gambling Secrets from the Pros" [20] |
| 2010 | Fox News Channel | "Poker Face" [21] |
| 2010 | NBC 10 Philadelphia | "Poker Champion Gives Back" [22] |
| 2011 | The Today Show | "Poker queen antes up 1,200 pairs of shoes" [23] |
| 2012 | Good Morning America | Shoe Addicts' Obsession Revealed in Documentary [24] |
| 2015 | CBS Sports | Poker Night in America - Season 3 Episodes 13-19 [25] |
| 2016 | CBS Sports | Poker Night in America - Season 3 Episodes 20-21 [26] |
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