There have been a lot of charity poker tournaments recently, but the recent 'Ante Up for Africa' tournament featured a huge list of big names.
The A-List of celebrities, including Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Adam Sandler, Ray Romano, George Lopez and Jason Alexander, all took part in the tournament at the Rio Pavillion in Las Vegas. The tournament was to raise money to help people in the Darfur region of Sudan.
Last year was the second annual Ante Up for Africa tournament, and it raised $850,000. This year, the entrance fee for the event was $5,000, and it is hoped that the tournament, a no-limit Texas Hold'Em event, will raise even more. All proceeds will go to the 'Not on Our Watch' organization.
Not On Our Watch is a charity with a lot of celebrity support, including people such as George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Jerry Weintraub. The charity aims to focus world attention on solving issues such as world poverty, and putting an end to mass atrocities around the world.
The charity hopes to bring attention to things that governments are ignoring, end complacency, and give a voice to those who would otherwise be unable to speak out.
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