Alright, so prostate cancer might be something you'd rather not take into accounts. And we would be inclined to agree. But this Friday PokerStars is teaming up with Prostate Cancer UK to carry a Lads Night In, giving poker players everywhere the chance to lift money to fight this terrible illness, while having a perfect night of poker on the same time.

Essentially Lads Night In is a poker night for friends. You will not need your computer, or a Wi-Fi connection, only a deck of cards, and a spot to play.

It follows on from the success of last year's Lads Night In, during which greater than 5,400 people took part, donating £114,000. This year we would like you to spread the word in your friends, family and anyone chances are you'll know, enroll and take part this Friday, October 21.

Here's the way to get involved

Taking part is straightforward. You'll be able to join a £5 pack by clicking this link, which contains cards, a dealer button and a guide on the best way to play. Should you are not looking for the pack, click here instead. Alternatively grab your phone and text POKER to 70004 to donate £10.

Next, hold a poker game for you and your folks this Friday. There is no wish to go big, you do not need to wreck the bank. Just decide among yourself how much you need to donate to Prostate Cancer UK, after which get playing. Seriously, any amount helps.

Hosting a house game

A lot of players stick with online poker, or trips to the local card game, so if you've never hosted a house game before there are some tips below to make the night go smoothly.

We want as many of us as possible to participate in Lads Night In (that goes for ladies too by the way, that is open to everyone), so in case you are inviting friends who've never played before, you can too direct them to this link on the right way to play poker to assist them get the basics.

When it involves hosting the sport there are some things you are able to do to make sure things run smoothly and those benefit from the experience. Team PokerStars Pro Jake Cody wrote these ten tips sooner than last year's event that's a really perfect start.

Fundraising like that is necessary to the work of Prostate Cancer UK, who work to forestall what's fast becoming probably the most commonly diagnosed cancers within the UK. Not just does it claim the lives of greater than 10,000 men each year, however it dramatically changes the lives of guys living with the disease, and people who have received treatment.

"PokerStars are delighted to again be partnering with Prostate Cancer UK for the second one annual 'Lads Night In'," said Sue Hammett, Head of Corporate Giving at PokerStars. "One man dies every hour within the UK from this deadly disease and PokerStars need to help change that. So please, put the date on your diary, get your pals round and prepare to carry a 'Lads Night In' to remember."

Funds raised around the country will go towards ground-breaking research that would result in earlier diagnosis and higher treatments, in addition to much-needed support services.

James Beeby, Director of Fundraising at Prostate Cancer UK, said: "We're proud to be partnering with PokerStars for the second one year running. Our campaign is all about reaching men and galvanizing them to pay attention to their health. Through working with PokerStars, and inspiring as many of us as possible to host a 'Lads Night In', we will be able to together help stop prostate cancer being a killer once and for all."

We hope you will get involved and feature an excellent Lads Night In. To enroll and for full information visit www.prostatecanceruk.org/ladsnightin.

Stephen Bartley is a staff writer for the PokerStars Blog. Follow him on Twitter: @StephenBartley.

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