Give

Maybe it's counterintutive. After all, as poker players we base a large part of our lives on working to take money from our fellow man. At the same time, every Pokerstars.com player now has an opportunity to channel poker philanthropist Barry Greenstein who gives his winnings to charity. That is, poker players have a chance to give.

While many of us finish packing for a week in paradise, Southeast Asia is hell. Waves as tall as buildings have killed more than 140,000 people. Health experts are warning that a second deadly wave could begin striking soon: disease.

Every form of relief will be required. Money never hurts.

With that in mind, PokerStars.com will be encouraging all players participating in the Caribbean Adventure to donate 1% or more of their winnings to the relief effort. What's more, PokerStars will match every donation dollar for dollar.

And if you can't make it to the Bahamas, PokerStars.com has developed a number of other ways you can help. Click on this link for more information.

While poker has long been considered a distinctly American game, few would disagree that it is now being played on a world stage by people of nearly every nationality. We are now part of a world community and giving a little back is never a bad idea.