My audition video for the PokerStars Million Dollar Challenge gameshow... I ended up getting on the show and won $100,000 for our church building fund. Thanks for your prayers!
A Catholic priest playing poker on national TV?
I am a young Catholic priest in South Carolina. Our bishop watched this video and gave me permission to submit this audition for the gameshow. Even if I am not selected, I hope this video helps people to see that there are still young people saying yes to serving God, and that even ministers can have fun hanging out with friends!
To read more about the PokerStars gameshow, as well as questions like, "Are priests allowed to play poker?", please check out the link on my website, www.SaintFactory.com. God bless!

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You are a poker ... ( 2 years ago by HariboStewieyes)

You are a poker playing priest, that means you pray to Phil Ivey am I correct?

what's the name of ... ( 2 years ago by manzion111)

what's the name of the song which start at 01:30 ??

how do you know ... ( 2 years ago by gimpin2fold)

how do you know when they accept you? by email?

Hope to see you at ... ( 2 years ago by Martonio69)

Hope to see you at the final table Father Andrew....it was a pleasure meeting you.

No, just to Jesus! ... ( 2 years ago by saintfactory)

No, just to Jesus! :)

It was a pleasure ... ( 2 years ago by saintfactory)

It was a pleasure meeting you, too! Did you end up getting to play or are they bringing you back for the second round of filming?

Yeah, I'm going ... ( 2 years ago by Martonio69)

Yeah, I'm going back in December...waiting is the hardest part!

Who ever you are I ... ( 2 years ago by AKEAMAI)

Who ever you are I pray that God will forgive you for mocking Catholic priesthood.

He does not mock ... ( 2 years ago by Mfiebi16)

He does not mock Catholic priesthood whatsoever. He is a genuine person and very good at what he does, not to mention very dedicated and passionate about his work. He plans to donate any winnings directly to the church building fund, If you ask me, that is extremely generous, most people could not do the same!

Father Andrew, it ... ( 2 years ago by Mfiebi16)

Father Andrew, it was a pleasure meeting you today at Mellow Mushroom.  I wish you the best of luck when you go back to Cali!

Seems like such a ... ( 2 years ago by spicer44)

Seems like such a gimmick... and I believe it's against the bible to gamble, but personally, if it's for a good cause and you live up to it, then good luck and good on ya!

LOLOLOO............ ... ( 2 years ago by DENOAIRFILMS)

LOLOLOO............like hes REALLY! gana give all that money to the church, GOOD JOKE MY FRIEND!

Hello Father, . . . ... ( 2 years ago by joeharris1013)

Hello Father, . . . Need to ask a little "forgiveness" . . Used you're appearance on the show in my video with sort of tongue in cheek joke about praying at the poker table . . remaxjoe

Great video Father ... ( 2 years ago by FVRowingClub)

Great video Father Andrew - it was inspirational for me in making both my husband's and now mine! Although my husband's first video was rejected, we have a chance thru mine and now that he has won a 2nd time, yet another chance! Looking forward to seeing you at the Million Dollar tabel!!

Already did, my ... ( 2 years ago by saintfactory)

Already did, my friend! The gameshow wired it directly to the church! God bless you!

What a crock. I ... ( 2 years ago by GracesMom1)

What a crock. I thought the finale players were under a confidentiality agreement until the show airs. There was a piece on AOL today from the New York Post (I think) about the man who won the Million.

You did a great ... ( 2 years ago by 1044012)

You did a great job on the show. Have a great life, your on your way to the top.Must feel great to know the cards are in your corner.

send me your ... ( 2 years ago by rickzenick)

send me your blesing i finshied in the top 10 and would love to get on the show

@saintfactory Why ... ( 2 years ago by 1044012)

@saintfactory Why people cant except life for what it is. Positive energy or god how ever you prefer to anounce it, is with us always. tap into it and see where it takes you. god blesses thoes who under stand this.Our creator will always be biger then ourself's. Give what you can we only have a short time .If you get so far down I suggest you look up. Its the only way out.

Really great video ... ( 2 years ago by Dynomantis)

Really great video and concept. Too bad PokerStars chose only people with sob stories about their lives! So much for Mr, Joe Blow who is just trying to get a leg up in life! I lost my home in the recession and I guess I should have cried that song in my audition to get in!!!!!

I'm very happy for ... ( 2 years ago by jodyswed44)

I'm very happy for you. It just proves that good things happen to good people like yourself. I recently won and had to make a video myself and discovered how hard it is to make a video. Your audition tape was put together very well. You deserve to be on the show. I hope you reach your goal in building your new church.

Congrats on the big ... ( 2 years ago by DeathTours)

Congrats on the big win! And please pray for all those non believers below that are posting negative stuff! We need more positive stories like yours. Oh, and Jesus was there, and he knew what cards everyone had. LOL, Good thing you didn't let him play.

@saintfactory and ... ( 1 year ago by MarcoRaimondi33)

@saintfactory and Mary, right? :-)