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Ben Affleck - Hollywood actor and poker player of note
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| An A-list celebrity and poker fanatic, Affleck was trained by poker star Annie Duke. His first claim to movie stardom was for the Oscar winning film Good Will Hunting. Affleck, 32, was raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His recent films have included Pearl Harbor, Daredevil and Gigli. Out of many celebrities who play poker in their spare time, Affleck continues to a fan favorite. He has many ties to gambling including his best friend since childhood and fellow celebrity, Matt Damon, who starred in the poker classic Rounders. Affleck took home $376,000 and first place at the 2004 California State Poker Championship. He started the final table of nine players at the tournament with the second lowest chip count and fought his way to victory. He has also played for the A-T Childrens Project charity on the World Poker Tour |
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