Poker Face-Off: DEF CON’s EFF Tournament Raises $18K for Digital Rights
The 4th Annual EFF Benefit Poker Tournament at DEF CON raised $18,395, uniting digital rights advocates in a spirited game of No-Limit Texas Hold’Em. Hosted by EFF board member Tarah Wheeler, the event featured hacker royalty battling it out for prizes, with Sid taking home the jellybean trophy for the second year in a row.
Hot Take:
Who knew that defending digital rights could be as thrilling as a Las Vegas poker showdown? Next year, bring your poker face and maybe some jellybeans, because the stakes are high, and so are the blinds!
Key Points:
- The 4th Annual EFF Benefit Poker Tournament at DEF CON raised $18,395 for digital rights.
- The event featured celebrity players with bounties, including Wendy Nather and Chris “WeldPond” Wysopal.
- Jason Healey, a poker aficionado and academic, shared insights on the event’s prestige.
- The final table saw Sid clinch victory, making him the first two-time winner of the tournament.
- Next year’s event promises to feature digital rights attorneys as celebrity guests.
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