Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars will face off in a friendly poker match on Saturday, with all proceeds going to America’s biggest hunger-relief charity.
Ben Affleck, Tom Brady, Jason Bateman, Adam Sandler, Tobey Maguire and Adam Levine are among the A-list names to take part in the tournament, which members of the public can also join and compete in via Twitch.
Announcing the news on Instagram, Affleck said, “Excited to announce that I have joined forces with Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organisation, to raise money for folks who need it most. Join me and some familiar faces (including Tom Brady, Bryan Cranston, Adam Levine, Sarah Silverman , Cheryl Hines, Tobey Maguire, Jon Hamm & Jason Bateman) as we face off in a friendly poker tournament.”
The tournament will kick off at 11am pacific time (10pm UAE time) on Saturday, April 11, and is open to 75 participants, although observers will also get a chance to interact with the famous faces.
Already, more than $1 million dollars (Dh3.67 million) has been raised for Feeding America, Affleck said.
It is the latest effort by celebrities to raise money for those affected by the coronavirus outbreak, with stars all over the world donating to supporting causes.
You can follow the virtual tournament live streamed via Twitch.
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: HyperSpace
Started: 2020
Founders: Alexander Heller, Rama Allen and Desi Gonzalez
Based: Dubai, UAE
Sector: Entertainment
Number of staff: 210
Investment raised: $75 million from investors including Galaxy Interactive, Riyadh Season, Sega Ventures and Apis Venture Partners
Key facilities
- Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
- Premier League-standard football pitch
- 400m Olympic running track
- NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
- 600-seat auditorium
- Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
- An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
- AR and VR-enabled learning centres
- Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
Specs
Engine: Dual-motor all-wheel-drive electric
Range: Up to 610km
Power: 905hp
Torque: 985Nm
Price: From Dh439,000
Available: Now
Tuesday results:
- Singapore bt Malaysia by 29 runs
- UAE bt Oman by 13 runs
- Hong Kong bt Nepal by 3 wickets
Final:
Thursday, UAE v Hong Kong
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal / Ubisoft Toronto
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platforms: Playstation 4, Xbox One, Windows
Release Date: April 10
Specs
Engine: 51.5kW electric motor
Range: 400km
Power: 134bhp
Torque: 175Nm
Price: From Dh98,800
Available: Now
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Ain Dubai in numbers
126: The length in metres of the legs supporting the structure
1 football pitch: The length of each permanent spoke is longer than a professional soccer pitch
16 A380 Airbuses: The equivalent weight of the wheel rim.
9,000 tonnes: The amount of steel used to construct the project.
5 tonnes: The weight of each permanent spoke that is holding the wheel rim in place
192: The amount of cable wires used to create the wheel. They measure a distance of 2,4000km in total, the equivalent of the distance between Dubai and Cairo.
