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LIC Resident Jill Sodafsky Wins FIDF LI Virtual Qualifying Round
Sodafsky comes in first-place of the first-ever FIDF National Poker Tournament: Long Island Chapter Qualifying Event
Long Island City resident Jill Sodafsky (41) is best known for her work as a real estate attorney, rather than for being dealt royal flushes, straights or full houses. However, last week Sodafsky became the first-place winner of the first-ever FIDF National Poker Tournament: Long Island Chapter Qualifying Event
About 23 FIDF Long Island 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. Sodafsky 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.
Coming in second place in the local qualifying round was Woodmere native and co-owner of men’s clothing brand “Under 5’10,” Jonathan Glaubach (51). “Under 5’10,” sponsored the Long Island regional round of the poker tournament.
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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.
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“I have always loved playing poker, and when I heard about the chance to play for such an important cause I was so excited,” said Sodafsky. “Being able to raise money for FIDF while having fun has been an amazing experience. I am so excited to continue supporting FIDF and the brave IDF soldiers and play in the national championship round!”
“The virtual poker tournament was a wonderful way for FIDF Long Island supporters to come together and have fun while promoting FIDF’s various programs, which offer hope, purpose, and life-changing opportunities for Israel’s soldiers,” said FIDF Long Island supporter Shouly Maslavi.
For more information or to support FIDF, please click here or contact your local FIDF chapter.