Hollywood duo Affleck and Damon are gathering celebrities like Adam Sandler, Jon Hamm, Adam Levine, and Tom Brady for a virtual poker tournament to raise funds for coronavirus relief.
- April 11, 2020
AceShowbiz - Ben Affleck is gathering celebrity pals including Matt Damon, Adam Sandler, and Tobey Maguire to take part in a virtual poker tournament for charity this weekend.
Fellow actors Jon Hamm, Jason Bateman, Bryan Cranston, Sarah Silverman, and Cheryl Hines will digitally join filmmaker Kevin Smith, rocker Adam Levine, and American football superstar Tom Brady, among others, on Saturday, April 11, 2020 to boost funds for Feeding America officials during the coronavirus crisis - and members of the public have been invited to take part.
Sharing the news on Instagram on Friday, Affleck writes, "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."
"Join me and some familiar faces (including @tombrady, @bryancranston, @adamlevine, @sarahkatesilverman , @_cherylhines, Tobey Maguire, Jon Hamm & Jason Bateman) as we face off in a friendly poker tournament."
The "Gone Girl" star goes on to reveal "over $1 million" has already been raised for the All In For America's Charity game, with all proceeds benefitting the non-profit, which provides food for those in need.
He adds, "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 (Pacific Time). #FeedingAmerica."
The Texas hold 'em game, which will include some poker professionals, will be open to just 75 people, on a first-come basis, but fans will be able to interact with the star players by commenting on their moves as the action unfolds.
Viewers will be encouraged to donate during the livestream, which will be hosted by poker commentators Justin Kelly and Michael Loncar and kick off at 2 P.M. EST at Twitch TV.
