Poker and Hollywood Celebrities - By: Shayne A. Sherman

TV and movies have had an indisputable influence in the shaping of today's world. It seems as though Hollywood has worked its way into more places now than ever before.

Remarkably enough, celebrities and the media have even gone into the world of poker, bridging a gap between two vastly different cultures. Whether for the love of the game or the desire for another minute behind the cameras, these celebrities are making a stir in the poker world that may have been long past due.

It is a surprise every time the World Series of Poker is on TV because celebrities like Tobey Maguire, Ray Ramano, or Adam Sandler are always involved in the play. It seems like every other table has a famous athlete or actor just waiting to play a hand. Few of them actually make it into the paying portion of the tournaments, but it doesn't matter. Most of these stars just play for fun, since the entry fee is only a portion of their Hollywood value.

There are, however, some stars who take the love of poker to a whole new level. Oscar and Academy Award nominated actress Jennifer Tilly (known for her roles in Bride of Chucky and Liar Liar) has made a significant impact on the poker world, winning the World Series' Ladies Event in 2005. She's involved in tournaments just as much as some of today's top poker professionals, and she's even been featured on Poker after Dark.

It doesn't hurt that she's seeing Phil Laak either, as he is a well-known player in the poker world. Tilly is one of only a few celebrities to take the jump into the professional player scene, but the poker world seems to be a little bit better because of it.

As a whole, celebrities play for the experience and the joy of the game, reasons that a lot of today's amateurs seem to forget. Everyone gets caught up in the rivalry and desire for money, but they forget what poker really came from.

Poker is a game of skill and technique, sure; but when it comes down to it, it's still a game. Celebrities in poker help keep it just that. They bring back the laughter, the kindness, and the silly mistakes that make poker as great as it is, giving everyone a much needed lesson in fun.

TV and movies have had an indisputable influence in the shaping of today's world. It seems as though Hollywood has worked its way into more places now than ever before.

Remarkably enough, celebrities and the media have even gone into the world of poker, bridging a gap between two vastly different cultures. Whether for the love of the game or the desire for another minute behind the cameras, these celebrities are making a stir in the poker world that may have been long past due.

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