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There are 87 members of REG, who have each pledged to donate at least 2% of their income.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Zürcher|first1=Christian|title=Die Robin Hood des Pokers|url=http://www.tagesanzeiger.ch/panorama/vermischtes/Die-Robin-Hoods-des-Pokers/story/15530176|accessdate=19 May 2016|agency=Tages-Anzeiger|date=15 November 2014|language=German}}</ref> Recipients included [[Against Malaria Foundation|The Against Malaria Foundation]], [[Machine Intelligence Research Institute|The Machine Intelligence Research Institute (MIRI)]], [[Center for Applied Rationality|The Center for Applied Rationality (CFAR)]], [[GiveDirectly]], [[GiveWell]], [[The Humane League]], [[Mercy For Animals]], [[Great Ape Project|The Great Ape Project]], and [[Nonhuman Rights Project|The Nonhuman Rights Project]]. |
There are 87 members of REG, who have each pledged to donate at least 2% of their income.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Zürcher|first1=Christian|title=Die Robin Hood des Pokers|url=http://www.tagesanzeiger.ch/panorama/vermischtes/Die-Robin-Hoods-des-Pokers/story/15530176|accessdate=19 May 2016|agency=Tages-Anzeiger|date=15 November 2014|language=German}}</ref> Recipients included [[Against Malaria Foundation|The Against Malaria Foundation]], [[Machine Intelligence Research Institute|The Machine Intelligence Research Institute (MIRI)]], [[Center for Applied Rationality|The Center for Applied Rationality (CFAR)]], [[GiveDirectly]], [[GiveWell]], [[Schistosomiasis Control Initiative]], [[The Humane League]], [[Mercy For Animals]], [[Great Ape Project|The Great Ape Project]], and [[Nonhuman Rights Project|The Nonhuman Rights Project]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://pokerfuse.com/news/live-and-online/2014-07-11-poker-players-give-charities-through-raising-effective-giving/|title=Poker Players Give to Charities Through "Raising for Effective Giving"|date=2014-07-11|access-date=2017-04-05|language=en}}</ref> |
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REG members wear patches with the name of the organization at poker tournaments, to advertise their commitment to donate their winnings.<ref name="npr2014" /><ref name="espn2014">{{cite news|last1=Rinkemo|first1=Remka|title=Unlucky Timing for Van Hoof|url=http://espn.go.com/poker/story/_/id/11836927/wsop-2014-why-jorryt-van-hoof-cash-felt|accessdate=13 May 2016|agency=ESPN|date=8 November 2014}}</ref> Two REG members, [[Martin Jacobson]] and Jorryt van Hoof, were among the [[November Nine]] that played at the World Series of Poker Main Event final table.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Fast|first1=Erik|title=Meet The 2014 World Series of Poker November Nine|url=http://www.cardplayer.com/poker-news/18038-meet-the-2014-world-series-of-poker-november-nine|website=cardplayer.com|accessdate=23 November 2014}}</ref> Jacobson placed first, earning him the title of poker world champion and winning $10,000,000, of which $250,000 was subsequently donated through REG.<ref>{{cite web|title=Martin Jacobson Wins the 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event for $10,000,000!|url=http://www.pokernews.com/live-reporting/2014-wsop/main-event/|website=pokernews.com|accessdate=23 November 2014}}</ref> |
REG members wear patches with the name of the organization at poker tournaments, to advertise their commitment to donate their winnings.<ref name="npr2014" /><ref name="espn2014">{{cite news|last1=Rinkemo|first1=Remka|title=Unlucky Timing for Van Hoof|url=http://espn.go.com/poker/story/_/id/11836927/wsop-2014-why-jorryt-van-hoof-cash-felt|accessdate=13 May 2016|agency=ESPN|date=8 November 2014}}</ref> Two REG members, [[Martin Jacobson]] and Jorryt van Hoof, were among the [[November Nine]] that played at the World Series of Poker Main Event final table.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Fast|first1=Erik|title=Meet The 2014 World Series of Poker November Nine|url=http://www.cardplayer.com/poker-news/18038-meet-the-2014-world-series-of-poker-november-nine|website=cardplayer.com|accessdate=23 November 2014}}</ref> Jacobson placed first, earning him the title of poker world champion and winning $10,000,000, of which $250,000 was subsequently donated through REG.<ref>{{cite web|title=Martin Jacobson Wins the 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event for $10,000,000!|url=http://www.pokernews.com/live-reporting/2014-wsop/main-event/|website=pokernews.com|accessdate=23 November 2014}}</ref> |
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| Abbreviation | REG |
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| Formation | 3 July 2014 |
| Founders | Liv Boeree, Igor Kurganov, Philipp Gruissem, Effective Altruism Foundation |
| Founded at | 2014 World Series of PokerinLas Vegas, United States |
| Type | Charity fundraiser, NGO |
Parent organization | Effective Altruism Foundation |
| Website | reg-charity |
Raising for Effective Giving (REG) is a charity fundraising nonprofit. Its members consist mostly of professional poker players and financial investors who pledge to donate a percentage of their income to selected charities.[1]
REG was founded based on the view that in order to reduce suffering in the developing world, people in the developed world should donate to particularly effective charity organizations. REG donates to, and recommends, selected charities based on their cost-effectiveness. One criterion in the cost-effectiveness evaluations is how much money the charity requires to save a life.[2]
REG's outreach focuses on professional poker players, because it believes that they have strong quantitative skills, making them better suited for REG's messages about cost-effectiveness.[2][3] In addition, poker is a large industry with substantial monetary prizes.[4]
There are 87 members of REG, who have each pledged to donate at least 2% of their income.[5] Recipients included The Against Malaria Foundation, The Machine Intelligence Research Institute (MIRI), The Center for Applied Rationality (CFAR), GiveDirectly, GiveWell, Schistosomiasis Control Initiative, The Humane League, Mercy For Animals, The Great Ape Project, and The Nonhuman Rights Project.[6]
REG members wear patches with the name of the organization at poker tournaments, to advertise their commitment to donate their winnings.[2][7] Two REG members, Martin Jacobson and Jorryt van Hoof, were among the November Nine that played at the World Series of Poker Main Event final table.[8] Jacobson placed first, earning him the title of poker world champion and winning $10,000,000, of which $250,000 was subsequently donated through REG.[9]
Additional coverage within the international poker community includes Bluff Europe,[10][11] PokerNews,[12][13] among others.
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