Poker's Many Famous Fans Unite For 'Stars Require Action - Powered By PokerStars'

The online poker competition will be hosted at PokerStars and broadcast survive on Twitch, Facebook and YouTube. International stars will turn their cams on as they take their seats at the virtual table, and poker fans the world over can sign up with hosts James Hartigan and Lex Veldhuis as they follow the action while dropping in on crowd favorites.


Viewers will also be able to add to the cause via a 'Donate' button on their platform of option.


Conceived and united by star Hank Azaria and reporter, author and screenwriter Andy Bellin, this special occasion is fast structure momentum. Spaces are minimal and stars already registered consist of Edward Norton, Brian Koppelman, Amy Schumer, Bryan Cranston, Don Cheadle, Michael Cera, Jon Hamm, Jeff Garlin, David Schwimmer, Eric Bogosian, Jason Alexander, Brad Garrett, Michael Ian Black, Kevin Pollak, Tony Yazbeck, Max Kruse, and lots of more.


The top put celebrities will direct their parts of $1 million, contributed by PokerStars, to a charity of their picking and take home extraordinary bragging rights. Half of the overall contribution will go directly to Care International on behalf of those playing, along with all earnings donated via live stream. Grants to charities will be administered by the Show business Foundation (EIF), a Charity Navigator Four-Star Charity that meets all 20 BBB Charity Standards.


"This occasion is a great way to integrate genuine providing where it's required with a method to stay home and yet still link with individuals from around the globe. A friendly game of poker reminds us how life utilized to be, which ideally we get back to soon," said Hank Azaria. "It's a way for individuals to communicate for a good cause and enjoy themselves at the very same time. The reaction has actually been truly fantastic, and I'll tell you, when PokerStars stepped up like that, I was actually kind of moved by it. We were hoping they 'd put in some money, but to basically finance the entire thing to the tune of a million dollars, is quite incredible."


To add a little extra competition, PokerStars is surprising gamers and fans by offering them the chance to bet the stars. PokerStars Ambassadors, Streamers and Celebrities will hold community giveaways and those picked will battle it out on May 9 to direct further to Care International. Two fields - celebs and players - will then soft-pedal to their particular last tables and combine for the supreme showdown. Celebrities who get knocked out early will be added into a side event where the winner will direct 10% of the overall to charity.


"This occasion began as an easy conversation between our team, Hank, Andy and the Entertainment Industry Foundation as a method to create favorable home entertainment and raise assistance for critical causes during these tough times," said Rebecca McAdam Willetts, Associate Director of Public Relations at PokerStars. "We were delighted that they concerned us and have been blown away by the momentum it's gained. With people progressively using our products to connect, compete and remain social while safe at home, we are thrilled to reveal how the video game we love can be utilized to bring people together and do good ... with the included benefit of surprising some poker fans along the method."


"We are honored to serve as a partner to artists in our community to help raise funds - and spirits - during this time," said Regina Miller, Chief Strategy Advisor to the Show Business Foundation. "With PokerStars setting the phase and Hank and Andy leading the charge, we are anticipating an exciting night of fundraising to benefit individuals across the world."


To hear more from Hank Azaria and for further info check out the PokerStars Blog.