Ben Affleck's Rep Dismisses Poker Loss Claims

A representative for Ben Affleck has denied allegations the actor lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to a Hollywood poker ring, branding the reports "complete garbage".

Spider-Man actor Tobey Maguire recently hit headlines after he was suedfor allegedly taking more than $300,000 (£187,500) in winnings frombankrupt hedge fund manager Bradley Ruderman, who has been jailed for operating a fraudulent Ponzi scheme.

Maguire was allegedly involved in an illicit poker circuit and rumours suggested fellow actor Affleck was also among those who had taken part ingames.

However, a spokesman for the Pearl Harbor star has vehemently denied stories that Affleck lost thousands of dollars and still owes a massive $372,00 (£232,500) to Ron Meyer, president of Universal Pictures.Meyer's daughter, Jennifer, is married to Maguire.

Affleck's rep tell Amny.com the story is "complete garbage," adding, "(It is) made up and lacking any real sources".