Mike Tyson, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Jason Alexander, Sarah Silverman, Dean Cain at ‘Ante Up for Africa’ Poker Tourney
Actor Don Cheadle and poker pro Annie Duke yesterday co-hosted the third annual Ante Up For Africa tournament (Pictured above: Phil Hellmuth and Mike Tyson – Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com).
The charity event, which is hosted on the eve of the World Series of Poker Main Event and since 2007, has raised nearly $2.5 million to build awareness for the humanitarian crisis in Darfur, Sudan, and support those who are victimized by it.
Everyone who participates in Ante Up For Africa pays a $5,000 entry fee and is encouraged to donate a portion of any winnings for the immediate benefit of ENOUGH and the International Rescue Committee. Last night’s winner – Alex Bolotin of Brooklyn, NY – donated half of his winnings. In all, the third annual Ante Up For Africa raised $362,000.
In addition to Cheadle and Duke, prominent names who participated in the event included Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Mike Tyson, Charles Barkley, Jason Alexander, Hershel Walker, Brad Garrett, Cedric the Entertainer, Jennifer Tilly, Sarah Silverman, Montel Williams, and poker greats such as Chris “Jesus” Ferguson, Phil Hellmuth, Joe Hachem, Jennifer Harman and Phil Gordon.
The Event was played at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Mike Tyson
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Matt Damon
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Ben Affleck
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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon
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Sarah Silverman
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Sarah Silverman
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Jason Alexander
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Brad Garrett
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Montel Williams and Tara Fowler Williams
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Jennifer Tilly
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Jennifer Tilly
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Tiffany Michelle
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Jennifer Harman and Marco Traniello
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Don Cheadle
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Cedric The Entertainer
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Cedric The Entertainer
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Human Nature
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