Celebrity poker is a TV guilty pleasure
They’re famous, they’re rich, and they really don’t need the money. But nevertheless, some of Hollywood’s biggest names are participating in the hit show, Celebrity Poker, because 1) they love the game, and 2) it’s for a good cause. All their winnings go straight to the charity of their choice. Not a bad way to spend an hour. Celebrity Poker is part of a growing trend where gambling is used to raise funds for charity. Kind of ironic, really, considering the kind of reputation that gambling has with moralists. “Gambling’s bad,” they say, “it’s the work of the Devil.” (Same thing, by the way, they said about rock and roll.) But then somebody donates about 2 million dollars to cancer research, and they’re forced to see it as a legitimate game, and not some excuse for men to gather in the basement and smoke pot. Note that many professional gamblers donate part of their earnings to charity, albeit silently and secretly, and it shouldn’t take an actress to tell people that it’s not gambling that’s wrong, it’s irresponsible gamblers who cast a bad light on everyone else. Many gamblers are — deep down inside, behind those stoic masks—regular people, with families and dreams and a real desire to make a difference in the world (and not just their individual bank accounts).They’d be glad to give something if they knew how, and Celebrity Poker is that “how.” And if you’re not a celebrity, don’t worry. You can also sign up for websites that allow you to automatically transfer 10% of your earnings. Don’t worry about it. Chalk it up to karma, and head back to the table with a lighter heart.
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