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.
| Beth Shak | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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 |
Poker career
editDuring 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
editShak 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
editShak 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.
Shoe collection
editShak 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]
Media appearances
edit| 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] |
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.
- ^ ""All In" for Kids Poker Tournament in NYC on November 30!". WPT Foundation. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ "CHOP Charity Page". Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ Wish Upon a Hero Archived 2012-07-24 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Rosen, Daniel Edward (July 27, 2011). "It's a whole lotta 'sole'". New York Post. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ "God Save Our Shoes IMDB". 2011. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ "Julie Benasra IMDB".
- ^ God Save My Shoes Archived 2012-04-02 at the Wayback Machine - God Save My Shoes, Official Website
- ^ "The World's First Ever "High Heel Documentary" Opens".
- ^ "God Save My Shoes IMDB". Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ "Beth Shak IMDB". Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ "Gambling Secrets". Archived from the original on June 1, 2012.
- ^ "Poker Face". Archived from the original on May 9, 2010. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ "Poker Champion Gives Back Philadelphia". Archived from the original on September 5, 2012.
- ^ "Poker queen antes up 1,200 pairs of shoes". TODAY.com. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ "Good Morning America". ABC News. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
- ^ "Beth Shak IMDB". Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ "Beth Shak IMDB". Retrieved June 19, 2024.