Poker Industry Steps Up For Haiti

Mike McDonald says Full Tilt Poker is doing its part for earthquake-ravaged Haiti.

The poker industry is stepping up to help the earthquake-ravaged nation of Haiti.

Tens of thousands of people are feared dead and up to three million affected by a massive 7.0-magnitude earthquake which struck the Caribbean island Tuesday.

Now, PokerStars is offering its players the chance to donate to humanitarian efforts there.

Players can donate by making a transfer to the "Haiti Fund" account through the Transfer Funds tool on PokerStars or by entering one of the dummy "Haiti Earthquake Relief" tournaments on the site.

Tournament amounts range from $1 to $1,000 and all donations will be matched by PokerStars and donated to the Red Cross.

As of press time, thousands have already donated.

Meanwhile, Full Tilt pro Mike McDonald says Full Tilt Poker is stepping up to do the same.

The site will immediately begin running “Aid For Haiti” tournaments through Sunday, featuring a range of buy-ins.

Plus, it is offering a number of “Aid For Haiti no-play” tournaments Sunday and setting up an “Aid For Haiti” user account to receive direct money transfers.

Like PokerStars, Full Tilt has pledged to match all donations and send the money to various charities working in Haiti.