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The show — which was announced last April — will be hosted by Steve Schirripa, formerly of The Sopranos fame, who has been working more recently as an actor on ABC Familys The Secret Life of the American Teenager. I dont think you have to be a gambler to really enjoy this, because its part game show, part gambling, part entertainment. Youve got a little bit of everything here. Its even for the guy whos not a big gambler, said Schirripa. Some of the poker shows, as great as they are, you really have to know whats happening. Contestants qualified for the show online at Full Tilt Poker and come from a variety of backgrounds, from students to blue-collared workers to even people who couldnt secure a full-time job in these tough times. Phil Ivey may prove to be a problem for some contestants on Face the Ace on NBC.They will face some of the greatest players on the planet, including Phil Ivey, Patrik Antonius, Chris Ferguson, Mike Matusow, Gus Hansen, Howard Lederer, Allen Cunningham, Andy Bloch, Jennifer Harman, Erick Lindren, John Juanda, Huck Seed, Erik Seidel, Phil Gordon, and Gavin Smith. For each heads-up match a pro wins, $10000 will be donated to the charity of his or her choice.

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