At the end of April, the RunGood Poker Series (RPGS), PokerGO, and Global Poker, along with others in the industry, embarked on a mission to raise funds for freelance poker media to help cover utility bills during the pandemic.
Three weeks, nine live streams, and dozens of donations later, the “Keep the Lights On” Initiative exceeded its $4,500 goal by raising nearly $30,000. What’s more, donations are still being accepted via this link.
How It Worked
The fundraiser was simple. RGPS, Global Poker, and PokerGO all put forth a champion – Jamie Kerstetter, Brian “The Golden Blazer” Frenzal, and Jeff Platt respectively – who each played 10 tournaments on a live stream once per week for three weeks.