WAITLIST - Giving Thursday: Charity Poker Tournament
Thu, Dec 04
|Next Jump Flagship, NYC
This is the waitlist for our Giving Thursday Charity Poker - we're currently sold out but if any seats become available, we'll reach out directly via email. $100 buy-in | 50% of proceeds donated to charity.
Time & Location
Dec 04, 2025, 6:00 PM – 11:50 PM
Next Jump Flagship, NYC, 512 W 22nd St, New York, NY 10011, USA
About the Event
Two days after Giving Tuesday, we’re bringing the community together for Giving Thursday — a night of friendly competition, great food, and collective impact.
Join us for one of our most popular events of the year: a charity poker tournament held in support of 5 local charities/non-profits:
Welcome to Chinatown -Supports Chinatown’s mom-and-pop shops and cultural vitality.
Start Small Think Big - Supports 3,000+ small businesses, focused on underserved areas
PS11 Afterschool Program - Serves ~300 kids/day; ~50% receive scholarships. Local here in Chelsea
United Voices 4 Peace - Women-led global peace & arts nonprofit. Produces UN-level music programs
Venezuelan & Immigrant Aid (VIA) - legal & emotional support, English classes, humanitarian, community networks
$100 buy-in gets you chips to play ($20,000+ prize pool)
Winners split their prize: half to charity, half to keep
Dinner by Michelin-starred Chef Dani Chavez-Bello
Live DJ + the best rooftop view in NYC
This time, we’re rallying around three communities that need our support most: the Venezuelan, Chinese, and local small business communities. With the help of our broader community — and a little fun — we’re aiming to make a real impact this holiday season on those who need it most.
Beginners welcome: Don't know how to play (or need a refresher)? We welcome players at all levels. (21+)
About First Thursdays
First Thursdays are our signature monthly gatherings—each one centered around a different theme, but always designed to spark meaningful connections across industries. Past evenings have featured AI x Food, Dancers & the Chefs, and a film premiere from an Oscar-winning director.
Expect a curated crowd, exceptional conversation, and Michelin-level dining from our Chef Coalition of world-class culinary talent.
NEW - CEO HAPPY HOUR (10AM - 1PM Fridays after First Thursday): After a smashing inaugural session, we’ll be opening up Friday after First Thursday as a time to connect, reflect, and brainstorm in pairs while we clean up together (a ritual we also do as Next Jumpers). All leftovers from Thursday will be saved for those who join on Friday.
Please note - All tickets must be purchased in advance. We are not selling tickets at the door.