{"id":290755,"date":"2020-04-10T13:11:33","date_gmt":"2020-04-10T19:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/b1139567"},"modified":"2020-04-10T13:11:33","modified_gmt":"2020-04-10T19:11:33","slug":"ben-affleck-matt-damon-and-more-join-star-studded-poker-tournament-to-raise-money-for-a-good-cause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kidn\/music-news\/ben-affleck-matt-damon-and-more-join-star-studded-poker-tournament-to-raise-money-for-a-good-cause\/","title":{"rendered":"Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and More Join Star-Studded Poker Tournament to Raise Money for a Good Cause"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Who wants to play some poker?<\/p>\n

Stars are teaming up with Feeding America for the “All-In for Feeding America Online Poker Tournament” on Saturday, April 11.<\/p>\n

Ben Affleck<\/a><\/strong> announced the news via social media<\/a> on Friday. The 47-year-old actor shared 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit the nonprofit to help people struggling with hunger amid the coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n

“Excited to announce that I have joined forces with @FeedingAmerica, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, to raise money for folks who need it most,” the Oscar winner wrote via Instagram. <\/p>\n

Affleck will be virtually joined by other celebrities\u2014including Tom Brady<\/a><\/strong>, Bryan Cranston<\/a><\/strong>, Adam Levine<\/a><\/strong>, Sarah Silverman<\/a><\/strong>, Cheryl Hines<\/strong>, Tobey Maguire<\/a><\/strong>, Jon Hamm<\/a><\/strong> and Jason Bateman<\/a><\/strong>. In addition, Deadline<\/em><\/a>, which was first to report the news, listed Matt Damon<\/a><\/strong>, Adam Sandler<\/a><\/strong>, Jason Mewes<\/strong>, Kevin Smith<\/a><\/strong> and Doyle Brunson<\/strong> as participants in the “friendly” competition, as well.<\/p>\n

Per the publication, the stars will play Texas hold’em. Fans will be able to watch the tournament via Twitch starting at 11:00 a.m. PT on Saturday. In fact, Deadline<\/em> reported viewers will be able to “talk smack” to the players. Professional poker commenters Justin Kelly<\/strong> and Michael Loncar<\/strong> will also host the event.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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It looks like the tournament is already off to a great start, too.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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“We’ve already raised over $1 million, with 100% of proceeds benefiting Feeding America,” Affleck wrote via Instagram. “Right now, their work is more critical than ever before so I hope you’ll be able to join us and watch along live using @Twitch tomorrow from 11am PT.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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