Secretive poker billionaire's yacht became a Hollywood hotspot that attracted the likes of Tom Brady

Published on Aug 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM (UTC+4)
by Jason Fan

Last updated on Aug 07, 2025 at 1:16 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones

A secretive poker billionaire’s yacht that’s part of the Ritz-Carlton yacht collection has become the summer’s most exclusive celebrity hangout, and even Tom Brady and Sofia Vergara have been spotted on board.

The ultra-luxurious vessel has quietly turned into a floating party palace for A-listers, athletes, and influencers.

Recent sightings of Tom Brady alongside actress Sofia Vergara on the poker billionaire’s yacht sparked a wave of dating rumors.

But as insiders reveal, this headline-grabbing party scene is less about romance and more about serious high-end hospitality.

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Tom Brady was partying with Sofia Vergara

According to a new report from TMZ, Mark Scheinberg’s yacht has become the place to be seen, offering sun-drenched decks and high-end luxury far from the prying eyes of paparazzi.

Photos of Brady and Vergara enjoying time at the same yacht party sparked rumors of a possible romance.

Perhaps the two were bonding over their car collections, since both Vergera and Brady are known to have epic car collections.

However, insiders have since clarified that it was all strictly friendly, with no romantic involvement between the two.

Of course, the rumor mill also recently linked Brady to actress Sydney Sweeney, so the former football star seems to be pretty busy.

The billionaire’s yacht is part of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

But who is Mark Scheinberg, the generous host of the party?

You may not know his name, but his work has likely made waves in the world of online gaming.

In 2001, he and his father founded PokerStars, which quickly grew into the largest online poker platform in the world.

After selling the company in 2014 for a reported $4.9 billion, Scheinberg shifted his focus to Mohari Hospitality, a luxury-focused investment firm that now owns premium properties across the globe.

One of the firm’s projects is the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, which specializes in providing luxury cruises for the ultra-rich, like this Saudi prince.

With a net worth estimated between $5.6 and $6 billion, Scheinberg lives a mostly low-profile life on the Isle of Man.

Occasionally, he does insert some spice into his life by throwing summer yacht parties for celebrities on the LUMINARA, which is one of the superyachts under the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.

These floating gatherings are reportedly organized with help from Scheinberg’s longtime friend Doug Chabbott, a figure with ties to various social scenes in the US.

Interestingly, not everyone has accepted the mysterious invitations.

Some celebrities are said to have declined the offer simply because they had no idea who Mark or Doug were.

Even so, the poker billionaire’s yacht has continued to attract a steady stream of high-profile guests.

The guest list includes the likes of Kate Hudson and Kendall Jenner, who once forgot she was given a $400,000 Rolls-Royce.

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Jason Fan is an experienced content creator who graduated from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore with a degree in communications. He then relocated to Australia during a millennial mid-life crisis. A fan of luxury travel and high-performance machines, he politely thanks chatbots just in case the AI apocalypse ever arrives. Jason covers a wide variety of topics, with a special focus on technology, planes and luxury.