Ante up for Africa

More than a dozen celebrities and athletes returned and joined poker's most notable players to raise public awareness and funds to support the victims of the humanitarian crisis in Darfur, Sudan, at the 2nd annual Ante Up For Africa tournament at the 2008 World Series of Poker. Created by Oscar nominee Don Cheadle and poker pro Annie Duke, the Ante Up for Africa tournament began at 2 p.m. July 2nd at the Rio® All-Suite Hotel & Casino, home of the World Series of Poker (WSOP). Last year's Ante Up For Africa event featured more Hollywood celebrities and poker professionals than any other charity tournament ever and raised more than $700,000.

Here are two videos in the red carpet:

Ben Affleck

Matt Damon

And obviously our own staff couldnt resist taking a picture with the stars!