Ben Affleck has officially denied that he lost thousands of dollars by taking part in a high-stakes poker game.
Star magazine published a report this week alleging that Affleck became involved in a secret gambling session for Hollywood insiders, but lost more than $40,000 in one game to Universal Pictures head Ronald Meyer.
A source told the publication that the Town director spent "months" trying to avoid paying off his apparent debt.
The insider claimed: "He drummed up a giant tab, and then all of a sudden he disappeared from the game. He wasn't seen for months."
Affleck's rep responded to the item in a statement to AM New York by saying: "Complete garbage. Made up and lacking any real sources."