Alright, so prostate cancer is perhaps something you'd rather not consider. 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 boost money to fight this terrible illness, while having an ideal 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, through which greater than 5,400 people took part, donating £114,000. This year we wish you to spread the word for your friends, family and anyone it's possible you'll know, enroll and take part this Friday, October 21.

Here's learn how to get involved

Taking part is simple. You'll be able to join a £5 pack by clicking this link, which contains cards, a dealer button and a guide on the way to play. If you happen to 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 mates this Friday. There is not any wish to go big, you don't want to wreck the bank. Just decide among yourself how much you would like to donate to Prostate Cancer UK, after which get playing. Seriously, any amount helps.

Hosting a house game

A lot of players persist 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 girls too by the way, that is open to everyone), so if you are inviting friends who've never played before, you too can direct them to this link on 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 is a perfect start.

Fundraising like that is necessary to the work of Prostate Cancer UK, who work to forestall what's fast becoming essentially the most commonly diagnosed cancers within the UK. Not just does it claim the lives of greater than 10,000 men each year, but it surely dramatically changes the lives of fellows 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 to your diary, get your mates 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 together help stop prostate cancer being a killer once and for all."

We hope you will get involved and feature a super 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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