The online poker tournament will be hosted at PokerStars and broadcast reside on Twitch, Facebook and YouTube. International stars will turn their video cameras on as they take their seats at the virtual table, and poker lovers 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 choice.

Conceived and combined by star Hank Azaria and reporter, author and screenwriter Andy Bellin, this special occasion is fast building momentum. Spaces are restricted and stars already signed up include 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 a lot more.

The top positioned stars will direct their portions of $1 million, contributed by PokerStars, to a charity of their choosing and take home extraordinary bragging rights. Half of the overall contribution will go straight to Care International on behalf of those playing, as well as all profits contributed via live stream. Grants to charities will be administered by the Show business Foundation (EIF), a Charity Navigator Four-Star Charity that satisfies all 20 BBB Charity Standards.

"This occasion is an excellent method to integrate authentic giving where it's needed with a way to stay home and yet still link with people from worldwide. A friendly game of poker advises us how life utilized to be, which ideally we get back to soon," stated Hank Azaria. "It's a way for people to engage for a good cause and enjoy themselves at the same time. The response has actually been really terrific, and I'll tell you, when PokerStars stepped up like that, I was in fact kind of moved by it. We were hoping they 'd put in some money, however to basically finance the entire thing to the tune of a million dollars, is quite unbelievable."

To add a little additional competition, PokerStars is unexpected gamers and fans by providing the opportunity to play versus the stars. PokerStars Ambassadors, Streamers and Celebrities will hold community giveaways and those chosen will battle it out on May 9 to direct more donations to Care International. Two fields - celebrities and gamers - will then play down to their respective final tables and integrate for the ultimate showdown. Celebrities who get knocked out early will be added into a side event where the winner will direct 10% of the total to charity.

"This event began as a basic conversation between our team, Hank, Andy and the Show Business Foundation as a method to produce positive entertainment and raise assistance for vital causes throughout these challenging times," said Rebecca McAdam Willetts, Associate Director of Public Relations at PokerStars. "We were thrilled that they concerned us and have been blown away by the momentum it's gained. With individuals significantly using our products to link, contend and stay social while safe in the house, we are pleased to demonstrate how the video game we love can be used to bring people together and do good ... with the included bonus offer of unexpected some poker fans along the way."

"We are honored to work as a partner to artists in our neighborhood to assist raise funds - and spirits - during this time," said Regina Miller, Chief Strategy Advisor to the Show Business Foundation. "With PokerStars setting the stage and Hank and Andy leading the charge, we are looking forward to an exciting night of fundraising to benefit individuals throughout the world."

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