In the world of sports and poker, players are always aware of what is on the line. Money, fame, and competitive drive push the athletes to their maximum potential. In the end, though, most of those players realize they're only playing a game. That's why many athletes and poker players take time out of their schedules to support charities and lend their celebrity to good causes.

Now, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Philadelphia Phillies' Cory Lidle, and PokerStars.com are teaming up to help grant the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses.

On January 14, 2006 at the Palms in Las Vegas, Make-A-Wish and PokerStars will host a $1200 buy-in charity tournament (with optional $300 rebuy) to benefit Make-A-Wish.

Entrants will be competing against some of the best athletes in the world. So far, the following ball players have signed up:

Jimmy Rollins, Randy Wolf, Mike Lieberthal, and event sponsor Cory Lidle (Philadelphia Phillies)

Jason Giambi (New York Yankees)

David Wells, Shawn Wooten (Boston Red Sox)

Adam Dunn (Cincinnati Reds)

Eric Chavez (Oakland As)

Ron McKinnon (New Orleans Saints)

Tom Wilson (Colorado Rockies).

Bret Saberhagen (2 time Cy Young Award winner)

Scott Erickson (L.A. Dodgers)

Lisa Guerrero (Playboy Cover, January 2006)

Satellites begin December 17th, 2005 and end January 1st, 2006. If you have questions, please contact support@pokerstars.com.