/tags/drug-free-high-stakes-poker-tournament-47980.htm/ Recent content in Drug Free High Stakes Poker Tournament 47980.htm on Poker Game Free Drug Free High Stakes Poker Tournament 47980.htm en-US chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) Wed, 19 Feb 2025 03:00:03 +0000 /news/202502/billionaire-wants-to-start-a-drug-free-high-stakes-poker-tournament-circuit/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 03:00:03 +0000chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) /news/202502/billionaire-wants-to-start-a-drug-free-high-stakes-poker-tournament-circuit/ <p>Chamath Palihapitiya floated the idea of starting a unique high-limit poker tournament circuit that would prohibit players from wearing facemasks or using recreational drugs.</p> <p>The billionaire entrepreneur who is close friends with Phil Hellmuth tweeted out some general details about his proposed poker tour. He asked his followers to share their thoughts on what would certainly become an intriguing venture.</p> <h2 id="does-poker-need-such-a-tour">Does Poker Need Such a Tour?</h2> <p>Palihapitiya, founder and CEO of Social Capital, was an early Facebook executive. The Silicon Valley venture capitalist isn&rsquo;t just looking for a new way to make a buck. He&rsquo;s an avid poker player who has competed on poker shows such as <em>High Stakes Poker</em> and plays in Hellmuth&rsquo;s private games. But the question is, will the poker community love the idea?</p>