Eli Tabacinic Wins First-Ever FIDF Miami Poker Qualifying Event

Eli Tabacinic (25) is best known for working in commercial real estate development, not for being dealt royal flushes, straights or full houses. However, on April 19 Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Miami Chapter supporter Tabacinic became the first-place winner of the first-ever FIDF National Poker Tournament: Miami Chapter Qualifying Event.

Some 23 FIDF Miami Chapter supporters came together to play locally as part of FIDF’s first-ever National Poker Tournament to support well-being and educational programs for Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers. Tabacinic is among the top 10% of players from the local qualifying round that will advance to FIDF’s first-ever National Poker Tournament final event on May 2nd at 7:00 PM EDT, 4:00 PM PDT.

People who were unable to make the qualifying event but would like to participate in the tournament can register for open seat night, taking place on April 29th at 8:00 PM EDT/5:00 PM PDT, by clicking here.

Joining the final event will be prize winning author and international poker champion Maria Konnikova, celebrity poker players Eli Elezra, Gershon Distenfeld, and commentator Jeff Platt. All proceeds from the tournament will support FIDF’s well-being and educational programs for Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers.

“My brother implored me to join the tournament, the cause is important to me, and I love a good game of poker,” said Eli Tabacinic. “I’m Looking forward to testing myself against the best players FIDF has to offer!!”

For more information or to support FIDF, please click here or contact Isabelle Morris at Isabelle.morris@fidf.org