How a secretive billionaire's yacht turned into a Hollywood hotspot for Tom Brady, Sofia Vergara, and more
While gossip columns have been buzzing with speculation about a rumored romance between Tom Brady and Sofia Vergara, a much more intriguing story has quietly emerged behind the glittering backdrop of luxury yacht parties.
The true star of this summer's most talked-about celebrity gatherings is a man far from the Hollywood spotlight—billionaire entrepreneur Mark Scheinberg.
Meet the Poker tycoon hosting the star-studded Yacht parties with
Tom Brady
and
Sofia Vergara
As reported by TMZ, these lavish yacht parties, which have drawn A-listers from across sports, entertainment, and the influencer world, are being orchestrated by none other than Scheinberg, the Israeli-Canadian businessman best known for co-founding PokerStars.
'Our sources say it's Israeli-Canadian businessman billionaire Mark Scheinberg's personal floating palace -- and he's the one treating his famous friends to sun, surf, champagne .
.. and some sexy fun,' the outlet revealed.
For those unfamiliar with the name, Mark Scheinberg launched PokerStars with his father in 2001. The platform quickly dominated the online poker industry, turning into a global behemoth and eventually selling for a staggering $4.9 billion in 2014.
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Not one to rest on his laurels, Scheinberg shifted focus to hospitality, founding Mohari Hospitality, which invests in ultra-luxurious properties around the world.
Today, he lives on the Isle of Man and boasts an estimated net worth of $5.6 to $6 billion. But Scheinberg's fortune isn't just fueling wild parties. Through the Scheinberg Relief Fund, his family has been actively supporting global charities and wildlife preservation efforts.
Still, it's his newfound role as the unofficial 'host of the summer' that has raised eyebrows—and curiosity. His opulent private yacht has become the center of some of the most exclusive gatherings of the season. From NFL stars like Brady to Hollywood elites like Vergara, his guest list reads like a who's who of celebrity culture.
But Scheinberg isn't handling these social affairs solo. Assisting him is longtime friend Doug Chabbott, who helps coordinate the guest lists.
However, TMZ noted, 'One source claims not every celebrity has said yes to their invitation. They've been turned down by some stars who thought it was odd being they didn't know Mark or Doug.'
As for Vergara, while some speculated a budding romance, insiders insist, 'Doug's been linked to her in the past, but we're told it's all just friendly fun and nothing romantic.'
So while the headlines focused on Brady and Vergara, the real story is the billionaire poker mogul turning heads with his secretive, star-studded floating paradise—proof that sometimes, the most fascinating people are the ones you've never heard of.
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