Have you ever dreamed of getting a private poker lesson from Daniel Negreanu or partying with One Drop champion Antonio Esfandiari in Vegas? Well, now you can, but it’ll cost you. A company called If Only is in the business of offering what it calls “extraordinary experiences for good,” where fans of sports stars, musicians, world-class chefs, and more can pay to hang out with their favorite celebrities. The company, which donates a portion of its sales to charity, recently added famous poker players to its roster, but the pricey packages on offer have raised eyebrows.

Poker fans have their choice of spending time with six well-known poker personalities: Liv Boeree, Phil Laak, Jamie Gold, Phil Hellmuth (pictured), Negreanu, and Esfandiari. But it was Hellmuth’s profile in particular which drew the attention of the poker world, which had a lot to say about the “Poker Brat’s” high-priced options.

The 13-time WSOP bracelet winner offers fans five experiences, ranging from $16,700 to $42,900. At the low end, you can meet Hellmuth at the WSOPand “have a drink with Phil as he poses for photos and signs autographs.” At the high end, you can set up a two-hour private game with the outspoken pro and five friends, where “Phil will share the tactics and strategies that made him one of poker’s most dangerous players.”

In addition, Hellmuth offers his time as a motivational speaker and will serve as the master of ceremonies at your poker tournament for an undisclosed price. A portion of his payment will go to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation.

Many poker players were shocked at the high prices and pointed out that one could simply catch up with the personable pro at the Rio for no charge. “Considering Phil will take a picture and sign an autograph for free, that’s one hell of an expensive drink,” said “1p0kerboy.” “AdamSchwartz” agreed, replying, “or you could fly to Vegas for $300, walk up to Phil, hand him a drink, and ask him what it’s like to be back at the WSOP. Save yourself about $16,300.”

Others pointed out the high prices charged by poker players compared to the cost of meeting world-famous celebrities on the site. Miley Cyrus (pictured), for example, offers a $2,000 backstage concert package where fans can meet the singer and receive VIP treatment during the show. Pop sensations Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga offer similarly priced packages. “These guys are so full of themselves… They do know they are poker players right?” said “beauvanlaanen.”

But some defended the inflation, like one poster who recalled an event at which Hellmuth was paid to emcee. “The organizers paid Hellmuth $25,000 to appear. He schmoozed, he was funny, went table to table with a microphone,” he said. “He gave all the players a nickname and ragged on everyone. He ended up coming in third and hung out for an hour after and everyone loved him.”

Other poker players on the site charge similar prices, like Esfandiari, who will take you out for a “VIP Vegas night” for $35,800, and Negreanu, who will sit down with you and your friends for a private game for $42,900. A portion of Esfandiari’s payment will go to Guy Laliberte’s One Drop organization, while Negreanu’s donation will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Other experiences include a private game with Laak for $42,900, a poker lesson with Main Event bracelet winner Gold for $16,700, and a hike along Red Rock Canyon with European Poker Tour winner Boeree for $5,000.

Hellmuth has a stellar career at the WSOP, nearly snagging his 14th gold bracelet in this year’s $1,500 Razz event, but coming up short against Ted Forrest to take second place.

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