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Top 10 Stories of 2016, #10: Big One For One Drop Open to Recs Only

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The One Drop, an initiative started by Guy Laliberté, founder of Cirque Du Soleil, focuses on supporting access to clean water worldwide.

Announced during the 2011 World Series of Poker

, The Big One for One Drop was introduced to the poker world, became the largest buy-in at $1 million and the most significant charity initiative in poker history.