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WSOP Q and A -- Don Cheadle
by Ryan Lucchesi | Published: Jul 04, '09
… : What are the current challenges facing Sudan? Will the International Criminal Court’s (ICC … war breaking out between North and South Sudan threaten to make the situation worse? … state, and our special envoy to Sudan have all spoken passionately about what …
Alex Bolotin Wins Ante Up for Africa Poker Tournament
by Stephen A. Murphy | Published: Jul 02, '09
… donated half of it back to charity. Proceeds from the tournament will directly benefit Refugees International’s efforts in Darfur and Sudan. Ante Up for Africa has raised more than $2 million for the cause since its conception. Cheadle and poker pro …
EPT -- Grand Final Day 1A
by Rebecca McAdam | Published: Apr 28, '09
… right) was the champion in the end, and the tournament raised €260,000 for charity relief work in war-ravaged Darfur, Sudan in Africa. Other celebrities here for the same tournament, and who are now mingling with the poker community, include hip-hop …
Isabelle Mercier Wins Ante Up For Africa in Monte Carlo
by Brendan Murray | Published: Apr 27, '09
… with a total of €260,000 raised for the charity which helps victims of the Darfur conflict in Sudan. The final table featured former England footballer Teddy Sheringham, French rugby internationalist Sebastian Chabal, sports commentator Patrick Chene …
Tournament Trail Q and A -- Don Cheadle
by Ryan Lucchesi | Published: Mar 16, '09
… place each year before the WSOP main event? DC: We are giving to a lot of the NGOs that are on the ground in Sudan, the international rescue committee, and groups like that, and also a lot of the money that we raise is going toward the advocacy part …
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Inside Straight -- News
| Published: Aug 07, '09
… half of it back to the charity. Proceeds from the tournament will directly benefit Refugees International’s efforts in Darfur and Sudan. Ante Up for Africa has raised more than $2 million for the cause since its inception. Cheadle and poker pro Annie …
Fame is for the Famous
by Padraig Parkinson | Published: Aug 01, '09
… first event was the $1,500 pot-limit Omaha, which played a bit like an audition for suicide bombers. I got a cab driver from Sudan that was a real nice guy. He refused to complain about things being a little slow and told me that to be truly happy all you …
Inside Straight -- News
by Brendan Murray | Published: Jul 01, '09
… For Africa charity poker tournament which raised €260,000 to help victims of the Darfur conflict in Sudan. The final table featured former England footballer Teddy Sheringham, French rugby internationalist Sebastian Chabal, sports commentator Patrick …
