Biography
Beth Shak is an American professional poker player who has been active since 2004. She is known for her philanthropic work and shoe collections and has won over $450,000 during her career.
Background
Beth Shark was born on November 8, 1969. In 2009, she married Dan Shark, a fellow poker player; they divorced in 2009, and in 2016, Shak married Rick Leventhal in Las Vegas.
Beth Shak Poker Career
Beth Shak has made it to two WSOP final tables. In 2005, she lost to Jennifer Tilly in her first final table. She finished eighth in the 2005 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Ladies' event. In the 2007 WSOP, she finished second in the $3,000 No-Limit Hold ‘em event. She was signed as a Red Pro for Full Tilt Poker the same year.
She played and made it to the final table of EPT season 5 and finished 31st.
Beth Shak Poker Results
|
Date |
Event |
Buy-in |
Place |
Winnings ↓ |
POY Pts. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jun 19, '07 |
Event 28 - No-Limit Hold'em 2007 38th Annual World Series of Poker |
$3,000 |
2 |
$328,683 |
1200 |
|
Dec 17, '07 |
Doyle Brunson Classic Championship Event 13 WPT 2007 Five Diamond World Poker Classic (WPT) |
$15,000 |
61 |
$28,905 |
0 |
|
Dec 22, '10 |
WSOP Circuit -- Harrah's Northeast Regional Championship 2010 WSOP Circuit Regional Championship - Harrah's Atlantic City |
$9,700 |
11 |
$26,232 |
42 |
|
Oct 05, '08 |
EPT Main Event 2008 PokerStars.com EPT London - Season V |
$9,463 |
31 |
$22,888 |
0 |
|
Oct 26, '08 |
No-Limit Hold'em Championship (WPT) - Event 16 2008 Festa Al Lago Classic (WPT) |
$15,000 |
48 |
$21,315 |
0 |
|
Jun 27, '05 |
Ladies No-Limit Hold'em 2005 36th Annual World Series of Poker |
$1,000 |
8 |
$16,405 |
0 |
|
Jun 19, '08 |
Event 32 - No-Limit Hold'em 2008 39th Annual World Series of Poker |
$1,365 |
62 |
$7,547 |
0 |
|
Jun 17, '08 |
Event 29 - No-Limit Hold'em 2008 39th Annual World Series of Poker |
$2,760 |
52 |
$6,718 |
0 |
|
Apr 14, '08 |
No-Limit Hold'em Main Event 2008 WSOP Circuit Event - Caesars Indiana |
$5,000 |
16 |
$6,677 |
0 |
|
Jan 27, '06 |
No-Limit Hold'em 2006 Winter Poker Open (WPT) |
$2,500 |
33 |
$4,118 |
0 |
|
Jul 02, '06 |
Event 5 - No-Limit Hold'em Six Max 2006 37th Annual World Series of Poker |
$2,500 |
76 |
$3,790 |
0 |
|
Jun 20, '13 |
Event 34 - $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em Turbo 2013 44th Annual World Series of Poker |
$1,000 |
126 |
$2,111 |
0 |
|
Jul 26, '06 |
No-Limit Hold'em - Event 5 2006 Bellagio Cup II Tournament |
$1,000 |
40 |
$2,110 |
0 |
Beth Shak’s Philanthropy
Beth is the founder and chair of the Deal Me In For Jed Poker event. This benefits the JED Foundation, an NGO that promotes emotional health and prevents suicide among teenagers.
Beth and her ex-husband founded the All in" for Kids Poker Tournament in 2008. This annual charity event benefits the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
She has also donated to the Wish Upon A Hero Foundation, a charitable organisation.
Beth Shak's Net Worth
Beth Shak has a total live earnings of $481,809.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Beth has made two WSOP final tables.
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