After his very public spate with one of the US’s leading casino magnates, the repayment of outstanding dues and settlement of a fine to the authorities it seems that Charles Barkley is back at the table. The self proclaimed voice of the people has never been afraid to put his points over but many thought he would never get round the table again. Having lost a massive $400,000 what on earth was he doing back in the limelight?
Thankfully for Charles Barkley and casino owners in the US, he returned for a one off celebrity poker event called Ante Up for Africa. The event has been going for a few years now and has raised literally hundreds of thousands of pounds for great causes in Africa. Last year alone saw a massive $700,000 donated to the charity and again there are high hopes this year.
Barkley was not the only big name there with Jason Kidd, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck all doing their bit for charity. So has the famous ‘mouth’ broken his promise not to gamble again? It seems not, with Charles Barkley agreeing to donate all that he wins to a good cause.
After his very public spate with one of the US’s leading casino magnates, the repayment of outstanding dues and settlement of a fine to the authorities it seems that Charles Barkley is back at the table. The self proclaimed voice of the people has never been afraid to put his points over but many thought he would never get round the table again. Having lost a massive $400,000 what on earth was he doing back in the limelight?