Beth Shak

Beth Shak
Born	(1969-11-08) November 8, 1969 (age 55)
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.

Poker career

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]

Personal life

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]

Philanthropy

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.

Shoe collection

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]

Media appearances

Movies / Documentaries

Year	Title	Notes
2011	God Save My Shoes	Documentary on the intimate relationship women have with their shoes[18]

Television

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

1. "36th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2005, Ladies Only Event - No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
2. "38th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2007, No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
3. "European Poker Tour - EPT London, No Limit Hold'em - EPT Main Event". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
4. "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.
5. "Beth Shak". www.pokernews.com. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
6. Behan, Tara (August 19, 2008). "What's It Pay?". Main Line Today. Archived from the original on June 29, 2009. Retrieved June 12, 2009.
7. 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.
8. "Deal me In for JED event". JED Foundation. January 25, 2016. Archived from the original on January 31, 2016. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
9. "Deal Me In For JED press release". BethShak.com. Archived from the original on March 1, 2016. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
10. ""All In" for Kids Poker Tournament in NYC on November 30!". WPT Foundation. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
11. "CHOP Charity Page". Retrieved May 25, 2024.
12. Wish Upon a Hero Archived 2012-07-24 at the Wayback Machine
13. 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.
14. "God Save Our Shoes IMDB". 2011. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
15. "Julie Benasra IMDB".
16. God Save My Shoes Archived 2012-04-02 at the Wayback Machine - God Save My Shoes, Official Website
17. "The World's First Ever "High Heel Documentary" Opens".
18. "God Save My Shoes IMDB". Retrieved June 19, 2024.
19. "Beth Shak IMDB". Retrieved June 19, 2024.
20. "Gambling Secrets". Archived from the original on June 1, 2012.
21. "Poker Face". Archived from the original on May 9, 2010. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
22. "Poker Champion Gives Back Philadelphia". Archived from the original on September 5, 2012.
23. "Poker queen antes up 1,200 pairs of shoes". TODAY.com. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
24. "Good Morning America". ABC News. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
25. "Beth Shak IMDB". Retrieved June 19, 2024.
26. "Beth Shak IMDB". Retrieved June 19, 2024.

External links

• Hendon Mob profile
• WSOP profile