In association with the World Series of Poker, Don Cheadle will be hosting the 3rd Annual Ante Up for Africa charity event.  So grab your chips, put on your best poker playing shades, and pony up some big money for a good cause!

On July 2, 2009 at the Rio in Las Vegas, Don Cheadle is hosting a No Limit Texas Hold-Em Tournament at the WSOP. Proceeds from the event will once again go to charities that provide aid and assistance to the survivors of the crisis in Darfur, Sudan and support activism dedicated to resolving this crisis. Previous Ante Up tournaments have raised more than $2 million for the cause.

“I am very pleased that we have raised almost two million to date and appreciative of everyone who has participated and donated to help us on our mission of bringing the plight of the refugees of Darfur to the forefront of people’s minds,” said Cheadle.

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck join Don Cheadle and Annie Duke for their charity tournament at the the WSOP. Other  confirmed stars include Brad Garrett, Cedric The Entertainer, Charles Barkley, Danny Masterson, Hank Azaria, Herschel Walker, Jason Alexander, Kenny Smith, Marlon Wayans, Montel Williams, Reggie Miller, Tia Carrere, Sarah Silverman, Jason Kidd, Shawn Marion, Cheryl Hines, Mekhi Phifer, Rob Schneider, Howard Lederer, Andy Bloch, Tiffany Michelle, Erik Seidel and Phil Hellmuth.

If you’d like more information about this cause, be sure to head over to The Enough Project.  Also stay up to date by tuning into Pokerlistings, who will be covering the event live.  Just tell ‘em NewsToob sent ya!