PokerNews Ambassador Lukas Robinson is taking up one in all his boldest and most artistic tasks but, the “Penny to a Rolex” Poker Problem, and it kicks off this weekend.
The thought is easy however formidable: Robinson will begin with a single penny and try and spin it up into $10,000, sufficient to purchase a Rolex. Alongside the best way, he goals to lift an equal $10,000 (£7,500) for the Samaritans of Liverpool and Merseyside, a psychological well being charity near his coronary heart.
The Thriller Wheel Twist
To make the journey much more entertaining for followers, Robinson is introducing a Thriller Wheel that can play a significant position in how the problem unfolds. Each time somebody donates $100 (£75) he’ll spin the wheel.
Every spin might set off something from bankroll setbacks and bonuses to random poker-related dares or stream stunts, holding the grind unpredictable, interactive, and enjoyable for his viewers.
“I needed to do one thing that mixes my love for poker with one thing larger — one thing that may genuinely make a distinction,” Robinson advised PokerNews. “The Thriller Wheel provides a enjoyable, chaotic twist, however the true aim is to lift consciousness and assist for individuals who want somebody to speak to.”
A Problem With Function
Whereas the highlight is on Robinson’s grind from a penny to a Rolex, the deeper aim is to assist the Samaritans of Liverpool and Merseyside, a department of the UK charity that gives free, 24/7 emotional assist to anybody struggling to manage.
Even these unable to donate can become involved. For each new subscriber or follower on his platforms (as much as 100,000), Robinson will personally donate one penny to the Samaritans. All earnings from Twitch subscriptions throughout the problem can even go on to the charity.
Robinson will stream the complete problem dwell Monday to Thursday evenings (UK time) on Twitch and YouTube, with every day updates throughout Instagram and X (Twitter) and weekly spotlight movies on YouTube.
Will Shillibier
Managing Editor
