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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Jamie Gold Announced as Keynote Speaker for CAP Euro Barcelona
IRVINE, CA – September 3, 2008 – CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com (CAP), a leading online marketing resource and community website for Internet casino affiliates, has announced that 2006 World Series of Poker Champion Jamie Gold is to be the keynote speaker for CAP Euro: Barcelona, its upcoming international four-day industry conference.
In addition to delivering the conference’s key note speech on Saturday, September 27, Gold will also be running an exclusive poker coaching session for the Affiliate Series of Poker (ASOP) qualifiers and an autograph signing session. The winner of the biggest pot ever in WSOP history, Mr. Gold is also a television producer and talent agent. He will be at Cap Euro: Barcelona for all three days of the conference.
'There's no doubt that the explosion of poker around the world is directly connected to the emergence and phenomenal success of online poker,” Mr. Gold commented. “As well as making the game far more accessible, it has taken poker to entirely new levels, has fuelled worldwide exposure through mainstream TV sponsorship, and along the way provided tutorage of game play and strategy.
“In short, it has turned the back-room game into front-room entertainment and, more importantly, a seemingly recession-proof global industry. And as the one lucky enough to receive the biggest payout in history, it would be remiss of me not to mention the dramatic effect online poker has had on building the number of major tournaments, players and, of course, prize money!
“It's indeed an honor to follow the legend, Doyle Brunson, in being the key note speaker at this year's CAP Euro convention. I look forward to participating in discussions on how to maintain online poker's momentum — and to personally thank all of you for helping make poker the global success it is today.'
“We’re extremely honored and excited for to bring Jamie Gold, an absolute legend in the world of poker, to all our associates at this year’s CAP Euro Barcelona,” added Lou Fabiano, founder and president of CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com. “There’s no doubt that his presence will only add to CAP Euro’s status as the premier affiliate marketing conference for the online gaming industry.”
To view a complete list of events and sessions planned for this year’s CAP Euro: Barcelona, please visit http://www.capeuro.com/schedule
About CAP Euro:
One of Internet gaming’s most celebrated events, CAP Euro is a four-day trade show organized by CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com and iGaming Business to bring together the top names in the iGaming affiliate marketing community. The fourth such conference organized by CAP and iGaming Business, CAP Euro: Barcelona is shaping up to be the biggest CAP Euro event yet. So far, more than 50 exhibitors from all corners of the globe have signed up for the conference, with many of the industry’s brightest stars among them. For more information on CAP Euro: Barcelona, please visit www.capeuro.com
About iGaming Business:
iGaming Business is the leading trade publication in the interactive gaming sector. Its comprehensive editorial covers existing and emergent technologies, events and progressions in the iGaming industry. Read by more than 7,000 gaming professionals, iGaming Business is the most widely read publication in the sector.
About CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com:
CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com is the largest and longest-running online gaming affiliate resource, featuring an active community forum, chat rooms, affiliate marketing tools, industry news/articles, scam alerts and a rigorous and distinguished certification process for online casino affiliate programs. For more information, please visit http://www.casinoaffiliateprograms.com
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IRVINE, CA – September 3, 2008 – CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com (CAP), a leading online marketing resource and community website for Internet casino affiliates, has announced that 2006 World Series of Poker Champion Jamie Gold is to be the keynote speaker for CAP Euro: Barcelona, its upcoming international four-day industry conference.
In addition to delivering the conference’s key note speech on Saturday, September 27, Gold will also be running an exclusive poker coaching session for the Affiliate Series of Poker (ASOP) qualifiers and an autograph signing session. The winner of the biggest pot ever in WSOP history, Mr. Gold is also a television producer and talent agent. He will be at Cap Euro: Barcelona for all three days of the conference.
'There's no doubt that the explosion of poker around the world is directly connected to the emergence and phenomenal success of online poker,” Mr. Gold commented. “As well as making the game far more accessible, it has taken poker to entirely new levels, has fuelled worldwide exposure through mainstream TV sponsorship, and along the way provided tutorage of game play and strategy.
“In short, it has turned the back-room game into front-room entertainment and, more importantly, a seemingly recession-proof global industry. And as the one lucky enough to receive the biggest payout in history, it would be remiss of me not to mention the dramatic effect online poker has had on building the number of major tournaments, players and, of course, prize money!
“It's indeed an honor to follow the legend, Doyle Brunson, in being the key note speaker at this year's CAP Euro convention. I look forward to participating in discussions on how to maintain online poker's momentum — and to personally thank all of you for helping make poker the global success it is today.'
“We’re extremely honored and excited for to bring Jamie Gold, an absolute legend in the world of poker, to all our associates at this year’s CAP Euro Barcelona,” added Lou Fabiano, founder and president of CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com. “There’s no doubt that his presence will only add to CAP Euro’s status as the premier affiliate marketing conference for the online gaming industry.”
To view a complete list of events and sessions planned for this year’s CAP Euro: Barcelona, please visit http://www.capeuro.com/schedule
About CAP Euro:
One of Internet gaming’s most celebrated events, CAP Euro is a four-day trade show organized by CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com and iGaming Business to bring together the top names in the iGaming affiliate marketing community. The fourth such conference organized by CAP and iGaming Business, CAP Euro: Barcelona is shaping up to be the biggest CAP Euro event yet. So far, more than 50 exhibitors from all corners of the globe have signed up for the conference, with many of the industry’s brightest stars among them. For more information on CAP Euro: Barcelona, please visit www.capeuro.com
About iGaming Business:
iGaming Business is the leading trade publication in the interactive gaming sector. Its comprehensive editorial covers existing and emergent technologies, events and progressions in the iGaming industry. Read by more than 7,000 gaming professionals, iGaming Business is the most widely read publication in the sector.
About CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com:
CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com is the largest and longest-running online gaming affiliate resource, featuring an active community forum, chat rooms, affiliate marketing tools, industry news/articles, scam alerts and a rigorous and distinguished certification process for online casino affiliate programs. For more information, please visit http://www.casinoaffiliateprograms.com
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BlackJack Extreme™ Licensing Now Available through Swiss Gaming Corporation
Press Release
26th August 2008
USA – Switzerland: BJX Entertainment (BJX) and SGC officials announced today that the company has selected Swiss Gaming Corporation (SGC) to help bring their revolutionary new game, BlackJack eXtreme™ into the global Gaming Industry.
Invented for television, BJX is a new method of playing blackjack at the poker table. It is a player vs. player game and the casino takes no risk. Several key features of the new game include allowing the player/dealer to choose which card the table sees, allowing players to raise their original bets up to all-in and then receive as many cards as needed to improve the hand, and the player/dealer is allowed to surrender to the table.
“We are delighted to work with BJX to bring this innovative product into the Gaming Industry,” said René Lindsen, chief executive officer of Swiss Gaming Corporation. “Like hold’em, this totally new game seems deceptively simple until you actually play the game – then you see that each hand is a unique situation. The explosive growth of poker indicates that social or community gaming attracts new players and offers a fresh attraction which brings regular visitors back more frequently.”
“The broad scope of Swiss Gaming Corporation’s operations make them ideal to represent us in multiple markets,” said Mark Koetting, CEO of BJX, “BlackJack eXtreme can be played on any poker table, Internet or electronic platform which currently offers Texas hold’em. Our goal is to increase profitability for gaming companies by increasing the productivity of their current investment.”
“René Lindsen has more than 20 years of experience in the international leisure and gaming industry, through the ranks over the years from a dealer to general manager. He opened and ran several Switzerland casinos. His reputation, relationships and expertise will be a valued addition to our global team.”
Lindsen will also represent the television production licensing in addition to the casino and online licensing. BlackJack eXtreme uses hole cards to increase the challenge and enables card counting by using two decks and showing every card dealt at the end of each hand. TV audiences will be shown the hole cards and a running count will be displayed onscreen.
“Bad beats and elegant strategy will keep viewers riveted to their screens,” states David Thomas, CCO of BJX, “and we will pit poker pros against card counting pros. We expect emotional fireworks at our TV tournaments. We’re betting that like poker, once viewers discover the game, they will want to play it themselves.”
ABOUT SWISS GAMING CORPORATION
Founded in 2006, Swiss Gaming Corporation manages and advises casinos on strategic development, realizing concepts, capital projects and reorganizations plans. With more than 20 years of international experience in all aspects and departments of the casino industry, Swiss Gaming executives have vast experience in a wide range of disciplines, including hospitality and casino management, financial structuring, urban and strategic planning, demographic analysis, geography, economics and transportation planning. Swiss Gaming Corporation employees operate in modern casinos and have helped establish the quality standards of casinos in Holland, Switzerland and Suriname. Swiss Gaming produces a popular monthly newsletter that reaches subscribers across the globe. For more information, please visit www.swissgamingcorporation.com or contact rlindsen@swissgamingcorporation.com
ABOUT BJX ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
The company was founded by Internet marketing pro Mark Koetting and movie producer David C. Thomas to develop a way to make blackjack interesting to watch. Mark immediately grasped the potential for internet play and the resulting game, BlackJack eXtreme was tested and tweaked for months to achieve a completely new game. A demonstration version of the game, and more information is available at www.playBJX.com
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Press Release
26th August 2008
USA – Switzerland: BJX Entertainment (BJX) and SGC officials announced today that the company has selected Swiss Gaming Corporation (SGC) to help bring their revolutionary new game, BlackJack eXtreme™ into the global Gaming Industry.
Invented for television, BJX is a new method of playing blackjack at the poker table. It is a player vs. player game and the casino takes no risk. Several key features of the new game include allowing the player/dealer to choose which card the table sees, allowing players to raise their original bets up to all-in and then receive as many cards as needed to improve the hand, and the player/dealer is allowed to surrender to the table.
“We are delighted to work with BJX to bring this innovative product into the Gaming Industry,” said René Lindsen, chief executive officer of Swiss Gaming Corporation. “Like hold’em, this totally new game seems deceptively simple until you actually play the game – then you see that each hand is a unique situation. The explosive growth of poker indicates that social or community gaming attracts new players and offers a fresh attraction which brings regular visitors back more frequently.”
“The broad scope of Swiss Gaming Corporation’s operations make them ideal to represent us in multiple markets,” said Mark Koetting, CEO of BJX, “BlackJack eXtreme can be played on any poker table, Internet or electronic platform which currently offers Texas hold’em. Our goal is to increase profitability for gaming companies by increasing the productivity of their current investment.”
“René Lindsen has more than 20 years of experience in the international leisure and gaming industry, through the ranks over the years from a dealer to general manager. He opened and ran several Switzerland casinos. His reputation, relationships and expertise will be a valued addition to our global team.”
Lindsen will also represent the television production licensing in addition to the casino and online licensing. BlackJack eXtreme uses hole cards to increase the challenge and enables card counting by using two decks and showing every card dealt at the end of each hand. TV audiences will be shown the hole cards and a running count will be displayed onscreen.
“Bad beats and elegant strategy will keep viewers riveted to their screens,” states David Thomas, CCO of BJX, “and we will pit poker pros against card counting pros. We expect emotional fireworks at our TV tournaments. We’re betting that like poker, once viewers discover the game, they will want to play it themselves.”
ABOUT SWISS GAMING CORPORATION
Founded in 2006, Swiss Gaming Corporation manages and advises casinos on strategic development, realizing concepts, capital projects and reorganizations plans. With more than 20 years of international experience in all aspects and departments of the casino industry, Swiss Gaming executives have vast experience in a wide range of disciplines, including hospitality and casino management, financial structuring, urban and strategic planning, demographic analysis, geography, economics and transportation planning. Swiss Gaming Corporation employees operate in modern casinos and have helped establish the quality standards of casinos in Holland, Switzerland and Suriname. Swiss Gaming produces a popular monthly newsletter that reaches subscribers across the globe. For more information, please visit www.swissgamingcorporation.com or contact rlindsen@swissgamingcorporation.com
ABOUT BJX ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
The company was founded by Internet marketing pro Mark Koetting and movie producer David C. Thomas to develop a way to make blackjack interesting to watch. Mark immediately grasped the potential for internet play and the resulting game, BlackJack eXtreme was tested and tweaked for months to achieve a completely new game. A demonstration version of the game, and more information is available at www.playBJX.com
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Virgin Games Affiliates Shortlisted for eGaming Awards 2008
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London, 3rd September 2008
London, 3rd September 2008 – Virgin Games (www.virgingames.com) has been shortlisted for the affiliate program of the year award at the eGaming Review Industry Awards. The awards, now in their 4th year, are judged by an independent panel consisting of some of the most experienced practitioners across the sector and are established as the premier online gaming event of the year. The winner will be announced at the eGaming Review Industry Award ceremony on Friday 19th September at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London.
The eGaming Industry Review Awards reward excellence and innovation within the online gaming industry with 18 prestigious awards up for grabs. Up for the affiliate program of the year award for the first time, Virgin Games is one of only four companies to be shortlisted, where nominees were judged on innovation, creativeness, marketing strategy and overall effectiveness.
Pierrick Leveque, Head of Affiliates, Virgin Games, commented:
“We’re delighted to have made it to the final table of the 2008 eGaming Awards. It is an honour to be shortlisted in the “Best Affiliate Program” category alongside Everest, Centrebet and Ladbrokes. More importantly, it is a testimony to the quality and commitment of the affiliates who have decided to partner with us since we launched last year. We work hard to ensure our Affiliate operations match Virgin Games’ reputation as an online gaming operator. In that regard, our presence in this year’s shortlist is very uplifting. We are looking forward to the results of the Awards on the 19th of September.”
Virgin Games was recently voted ‘Best Gaming Affiliate Programme’ at the affiliate marketing industry’s a4uAwards 2008 - the most prestigious affiliate awards ceremony in the UK.
The Virgin Games’ Affiliate program is run by Virgin Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Virgin.com Ltd. Virgin Games Affiliates has been in operation since 2005, and offers affiliates the reporting and marketing tools they need in order to promote Virgin Games services efficiently and effectively.
For more information on the eGaming Review Industry Awards, visit: http://www.egrmagazine.com/about/awards.html
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London, 3rd September 2008
London, 3rd September 2008 – Virgin Games (www.virgingames.com) has been shortlisted for the affiliate program of the year award at the eGaming Review Industry Awards. The awards, now in their 4th year, are judged by an independent panel consisting of some of the most experienced practitioners across the sector and are established as the premier online gaming event of the year. The winner will be announced at the eGaming Review Industry Award ceremony on Friday 19th September at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London.
The eGaming Industry Review Awards reward excellence and innovation within the online gaming industry with 18 prestigious awards up for grabs. Up for the affiliate program of the year award for the first time, Virgin Games is one of only four companies to be shortlisted, where nominees were judged on innovation, creativeness, marketing strategy and overall effectiveness.
Pierrick Leveque, Head of Affiliates, Virgin Games, commented:
“We’re delighted to have made it to the final table of the 2008 eGaming Awards. It is an honour to be shortlisted in the “Best Affiliate Program” category alongside Everest, Centrebet and Ladbrokes. More importantly, it is a testimony to the quality and commitment of the affiliates who have decided to partner with us since we launched last year. We work hard to ensure our Affiliate operations match Virgin Games’ reputation as an online gaming operator. In that regard, our presence in this year’s shortlist is very uplifting. We are looking forward to the results of the Awards on the 19th of September.”
Virgin Games was recently voted ‘Best Gaming Affiliate Programme’ at the affiliate marketing industry’s a4uAwards 2008 - the most prestigious affiliate awards ceremony in the UK.
The Virgin Games’ Affiliate program is run by Virgin Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Virgin.com Ltd. Virgin Games Affiliates has been in operation since 2005, and offers affiliates the reporting and marketing tools they need in order to promote Virgin Games services efficiently and effectively.
For more information on the eGaming Review Industry Awards, visit: http://www.egrmagazine.com/about/awards.html
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Tuesday, September 02, 2008
3 Wheel Roulette™, now available at Virgin Casino - Press Release - 30th August 2008
Roulette, the most popular casino game in Europe, just got three times better.
Our 3 Wheel Roulette™ offers you 3 times the excitement and 3 times the chance to win on every spin.
Not only have we tripled the action, we have also supercharged your award potential with our new Colour Up Bonus™. Based on the combination of the final numbers from the 3 wheels, a single Colour Up Bonus bet makes you eligible for a half dozen different awards including 100x and even 1000x pays.
Game specifications
• 3 wheels gives the player 3 times the excitement
• Colour Up Bonus™ bet offers awards of up to 1000x
• Enjoy ultra-realistic ball movement based upon motion capture of actual roulette wheels
• Turbo play mode option to accelerate the pace and excitement
• Faster play when players rebet and spin with a single click
Game Features
• Three wheels spin simultaneously giving the player three outcomes on a single spin
• Exciting anticipation for outer wheel outcomes similar to a Big Six money wheel
• Colour Up Bonus™ offers six payouts from 1x up to 1000x
Top Bonus Award
• Players can win up to 1000x (currency units) by betting on the Colour Up Bonus™. All standard single-zero roulette pays also apply.
Visit the 3 Wheel Roulette™ game page for more information.
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Roulette, the most popular casino game in Europe, just got three times better.
Our 3 Wheel Roulette™ offers you 3 times the excitement and 3 times the chance to win on every spin.
Not only have we tripled the action, we have also supercharged your award potential with our new Colour Up Bonus™. Based on the combination of the final numbers from the 3 wheels, a single Colour Up Bonus bet makes you eligible for a half dozen different awards including 100x and even 1000x pays.
Game specifications
• 3 wheels gives the player 3 times the excitement
• Colour Up Bonus™ bet offers awards of up to 1000x
• Enjoy ultra-realistic ball movement based upon motion capture of actual roulette wheels
• Turbo play mode option to accelerate the pace and excitement
• Faster play when players rebet and spin with a single click
Game Features
• Three wheels spin simultaneously giving the player three outcomes on a single spin
• Exciting anticipation for outer wheel outcomes similar to a Big Six money wheel
• Colour Up Bonus™ offers six payouts from 1x up to 1000x
Top Bonus Award
• Players can win up to 1000x (currency units) by betting on the Colour Up Bonus™. All standard single-zero roulette pays also apply.
Visit the 3 Wheel Roulette™ game page for more information.
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Monday, September 01, 2008
The Road to Vegas starts here - Press Release - 21st August 2008
Though the 2008 World Series of Poker is over for all but a golden few, PKR.com is looking to the future as it announces of one of the biggest World Series giveaways ever seen. Starting September 15, 2008, the new ‘Road to Vegas’ promotion promises 33 weeks of freeroll action with winners claiming seats to the 2009 WSOP.
Featuring an industry first ‘one a week, every week’ format, the ‘Road to Vegas’ will give players the chance to win a different World Series package every week. With a total of $200,000 in packages up for grabs, the groundbreaking move puts PKR.com players in pole position to book their places in World Series events ranging from $1,500 buy-in tournaments to the $10,000 Championships.
At least 33 dream packages will be available through the weekly freerolls running at PKR.com. Players will be required to qualify for each weekly freeroll, with qualifying criteria changing from week to week. This innovative format means that serious players can target specific bracelet events, while players of varying bankrolls and ability are also offered a realistic chance to ‘viva Las Vegas’.
Marketing Director Simon Prodger added, “This is by far the biggest promotion ever offered by PKR.com and one of the largest World Series promotions in online poker history. Our ‘one a week, every week’ format opens the door for all players and we’d love nothing more than to be celebrating a PKR bracelet winner come next summer.”
Q&A with PKR Marketing Director Simon Prodger
Do all packages include a travel and accommodation allowance?
"Yes, each package includes $1,500 for travel and accommodation expenses. Packages for the Main Event come with a $2,500 allowance."
Can any PKR player enter?
"Absolutely, this isn’t limited to just real money players or high rollers – every single PKR player will have the chance to win a seat at the 2009 World Series. The only thing we have to stipulate is that players must be aged over 21 by the time their chosen event starts."
How many people will be in each week’s qualifying freeroll?
"The number of people in each week’s qualifying freeroll will vary depending on the value of the package that’s up for grabs. For example, freerolls for packages at the lower end of the spectrum will have around 20 runners, while those for Main Event and Championship packages will have no more than 50 runners. We think this balance offers great value for everyone."
What sort of things will I have to do to qualify for that freeroll?
"It will largely depend on the package that’s up for grabs that week. For example, if we’re offering the chance to win a Pot Limit Omaha package, the qualifying criteria for that week will be based around Pot Limit Omaha play and so on. Each week will feature something different, from PKR point races to tournament ranking results, high hand jackpots to community participation.
There will also be freerolls to get into the weekly finals so that everyone gets a shot regardless."
Why have you decided to change the criteria every week?
"There are two main reasons behind changing the qualifying criteria each week; one is to keep the promotion fresh and interesting. But the second, equally as important factor is our desire to offer every player – regardless of ability, experience or budget – the chance to win a trip to the WSOP and represent Team PKR."
Where will I be able to find details for each week?
"Details of each week’s package and qualifying criteria will be made available on the PKR website."
Can I choose the event I play in?
"If there are multiple events that correspond to the package won, then absolutely. For example, players winning a package to play in a $1,500 No Limit Hold’em event can choose which $1,500 NLHE they play in. The only exception will be for players who win a seat at a Championship event, as these are one-offs."
How can you offer packages when the 2009 World Series schedule hasn’t been announced yet?
"Obviously we’re assuming that the 2009 schedule will feature a similar mix of events as the 2008 World Series. Should there be any material changes, we’ll look to amend the packages offered accordingly."
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Though the 2008 World Series of Poker is over for all but a golden few, PKR.com is looking to the future as it announces of one of the biggest World Series giveaways ever seen. Starting September 15, 2008, the new ‘Road to Vegas’ promotion promises 33 weeks of freeroll action with winners claiming seats to the 2009 WSOP.
Featuring an industry first ‘one a week, every week’ format, the ‘Road to Vegas’ will give players the chance to win a different World Series package every week. With a total of $200,000 in packages up for grabs, the groundbreaking move puts PKR.com players in pole position to book their places in World Series events ranging from $1,500 buy-in tournaments to the $10,000 Championships.
At least 33 dream packages will be available through the weekly freerolls running at PKR.com. Players will be required to qualify for each weekly freeroll, with qualifying criteria changing from week to week. This innovative format means that serious players can target specific bracelet events, while players of varying bankrolls and ability are also offered a realistic chance to ‘viva Las Vegas’.
Marketing Director Simon Prodger added, “This is by far the biggest promotion ever offered by PKR.com and one of the largest World Series promotions in online poker history. Our ‘one a week, every week’ format opens the door for all players and we’d love nothing more than to be celebrating a PKR bracelet winner come next summer.”
Q&A with PKR Marketing Director Simon Prodger
Do all packages include a travel and accommodation allowance?
"Yes, each package includes $1,500 for travel and accommodation expenses. Packages for the Main Event come with a $2,500 allowance."
Can any PKR player enter?
"Absolutely, this isn’t limited to just real money players or high rollers – every single PKR player will have the chance to win a seat at the 2009 World Series. The only thing we have to stipulate is that players must be aged over 21 by the time their chosen event starts."
How many people will be in each week’s qualifying freeroll?
"The number of people in each week’s qualifying freeroll will vary depending on the value of the package that’s up for grabs. For example, freerolls for packages at the lower end of the spectrum will have around 20 runners, while those for Main Event and Championship packages will have no more than 50 runners. We think this balance offers great value for everyone."
What sort of things will I have to do to qualify for that freeroll?
"It will largely depend on the package that’s up for grabs that week. For example, if we’re offering the chance to win a Pot Limit Omaha package, the qualifying criteria for that week will be based around Pot Limit Omaha play and so on. Each week will feature something different, from PKR point races to tournament ranking results, high hand jackpots to community participation.
There will also be freerolls to get into the weekly finals so that everyone gets a shot regardless."
Why have you decided to change the criteria every week?
"There are two main reasons behind changing the qualifying criteria each week; one is to keep the promotion fresh and interesting. But the second, equally as important factor is our desire to offer every player – regardless of ability, experience or budget – the chance to win a trip to the WSOP and represent Team PKR."
Where will I be able to find details for each week?
"Details of each week’s package and qualifying criteria will be made available on the PKR website."
Can I choose the event I play in?
"If there are multiple events that correspond to the package won, then absolutely. For example, players winning a package to play in a $1,500 No Limit Hold’em event can choose which $1,500 NLHE they play in. The only exception will be for players who win a seat at a Championship event, as these are one-offs."
How can you offer packages when the 2009 World Series schedule hasn’t been announced yet?
"Obviously we’re assuming that the 2009 schedule will feature a similar mix of events as the 2008 World Series. Should there be any material changes, we’ll look to amend the packages offered accordingly."
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Yevgeniy Timoshenko Wins Historic APT Macau! - 31st August 2008
MACAU, China, August 31 /PRNewswire/ --
- The Game of Poker Makes Giant Leap in Asia
20-year-old Yevgeniy Timoshenko, a highly rated player from the United States of Ukrainian descent tonight made history by winning the APT Macau, Asia's largest guaranteed tournament at the glamourous Galaxy StarWorld. 257 players from over 40 countries lined-up for a GUARANTEED prize pool of US$1.5 million and GUARANTEED first prize of US$500,000 - a landmark for the development of poker in Asia.
Timoshenko was first for US$500,00 and Joon Hee Yeah from South Korea finished second and won US$250,000. In third place was Rober Karlian from Thailand, who won US$126,000 and Casey Kastle from the United States finished fourth. In fifth was Julio Diaz from Spain, sixth was Quang Nguyen from Vietnam, who won US$52,000 and seventh Chong Wing Cheong from Hong Kong who won US$37,500. Eighth place went to Michael Pedley of Australia. These players triumphed in a field which featured some of the greatest names in the game including the legendary Doyle Brunson, Johnny Chan, Todd Brunson, Liz Lieu, J.C Tran, Kenny Tran, John Juanda, Nam Le, Quinn Do, Steve Sung, David 'Chino' Rheems and APT Manila champion David Saab. The event, which run from the 27th - 31st May was opened by legendary host of the 1970 World Series of Poker (R) Jack Binion. Coverage of the event will be seen on television around the world.
Chris Parker, CEO of the Asian Poker Tour congratulated the ecstatic winner Timoshenko at a wildly colourful closing ceremony. He then made a draw that gave away one free seat to the next event for one lucky player who had pre-registered for the tournament on official website http://www.asianpt.com
One massive spin-off of hosting the landmark event is record numbers in the APT sponsored poker room at the Galaxy StarWorld. The stampede of players to Macau has resulted in the addition of eight more tables. Six new state of the art shuffling machines have been added to cope with the demand and the players have raved about eight air purifying units that pump through the packed poker room. The room was officially opened on Tuesday.
Tom Hall, CEO of AsianLogic said: "Adding eight tables to the APT poker room may not sound like a big move to the well established western poker community but you have to remember that this is Macau where baccarat is king. Poker is in its infancy - this is a significant step forward and further evidence of the growth and potential in this market."
ABOUT ASIAN POKER TOUR (APT)
The Asian Poker Tour (APT) is Asia's biggest and original poker tour. The Tour was recently acquired by AsianLogic (AIM:ALOG). Joining the stars are players from all over the world who won seats to the event by qualifying through online satellites at www.PartyPoker.com, DafaPoker, PKR, Titan Poker, Bodog, JBet Poker, Virgin Poker, PaddyPowerPoker and Poker Trillion
ABOUT ASIANLOGIC (ALOG)
AsianLogic is a leading online and land-based gaming company focusing on the Asia-Pacific markets. The Company is listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange (AIM: ALOG). AsianLogic owns and operates eight online casino brands and two online poker rooms as well as land-based sportsbook operations through its MegaSportsWorld brand. It is a specialist in Asia-specific games such as Mahjong, Cho-Da-Di, Do-Di-Zhu and 13 Card Poker. The Company owns and operates the Asian Poker Tour. The Company also maintains a corporate advisory team specialising in the gaming sector which is an active investor in gaming-related businesses as well as providing consultancy and analytical services. AsianLogic enjoys strong commercial relationships with leading gaming providers including Playtech, ID Games and LVS. Founded as ESL in 2002, AsianLogic employs over 300 employees, the majority of whom are based in the Philippines.
World Series of Poker"(R) and "WSOP"(R) are registered trade marks of Harrah's License Company LLC. No license, affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement is claimed, or should be inferred from the use of these trademarks here. AsianLogic is not licensed by or otherwise affiliated with Harrah's License Company LLC or the World Series of Poker(R), in any way.
For more information, please contact: Warren Lush, Asian Poker Tour, +34-656236600, warrenl@partygaming.com ; Melissa Ross, Lyceum Media, +44(0)207-953-4026, Melissa@lyceummedia.com .
For more information, please contact: Warren Lush, Asian Poker Tour, +34-656236600, warrenl@partygaming.com ; Melissa Ross, Lyceum Media, +44(0)207-953-4026, Melissa@lyceummedia.com
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Poker
Macau
Poker and Casino News
MACAU, China, August 31 /PRNewswire/ --
- The Game of Poker Makes Giant Leap in Asia
20-year-old Yevgeniy Timoshenko, a highly rated player from the United States of Ukrainian descent tonight made history by winning the APT Macau, Asia's largest guaranteed tournament at the glamourous Galaxy StarWorld. 257 players from over 40 countries lined-up for a GUARANTEED prize pool of US$1.5 million and GUARANTEED first prize of US$500,000 - a landmark for the development of poker in Asia.
Timoshenko was first for US$500,00 and Joon Hee Yeah from South Korea finished second and won US$250,000. In third place was Rober Karlian from Thailand, who won US$126,000 and Casey Kastle from the United States finished fourth. In fifth was Julio Diaz from Spain, sixth was Quang Nguyen from Vietnam, who won US$52,000 and seventh Chong Wing Cheong from Hong Kong who won US$37,500. Eighth place went to Michael Pedley of Australia. These players triumphed in a field which featured some of the greatest names in the game including the legendary Doyle Brunson, Johnny Chan, Todd Brunson, Liz Lieu, J.C Tran, Kenny Tran, John Juanda, Nam Le, Quinn Do, Steve Sung, David 'Chino' Rheems and APT Manila champion David Saab. The event, which run from the 27th - 31st May was opened by legendary host of the 1970 World Series of Poker (R) Jack Binion. Coverage of the event will be seen on television around the world.
Chris Parker, CEO of the Asian Poker Tour congratulated the ecstatic winner Timoshenko at a wildly colourful closing ceremony. He then made a draw that gave away one free seat to the next event for one lucky player who had pre-registered for the tournament on official website http://www.asianpt.com
One massive spin-off of hosting the landmark event is record numbers in the APT sponsored poker room at the Galaxy StarWorld. The stampede of players to Macau has resulted in the addition of eight more tables. Six new state of the art shuffling machines have been added to cope with the demand and the players have raved about eight air purifying units that pump through the packed poker room. The room was officially opened on Tuesday.
Tom Hall, CEO of AsianLogic said: "Adding eight tables to the APT poker room may not sound like a big move to the well established western poker community but you have to remember that this is Macau where baccarat is king. Poker is in its infancy - this is a significant step forward and further evidence of the growth and potential in this market."
ABOUT ASIAN POKER TOUR (APT)
The Asian Poker Tour (APT) is Asia's biggest and original poker tour. The Tour was recently acquired by AsianLogic (AIM:ALOG). Joining the stars are players from all over the world who won seats to the event by qualifying through online satellites at www.PartyPoker.com, DafaPoker, PKR, Titan Poker, Bodog, JBet Poker, Virgin Poker, PaddyPowerPoker and Poker Trillion
ABOUT ASIANLOGIC (ALOG)
AsianLogic is a leading online and land-based gaming company focusing on the Asia-Pacific markets. The Company is listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange (AIM: ALOG). AsianLogic owns and operates eight online casino brands and two online poker rooms as well as land-based sportsbook operations through its MegaSportsWorld brand. It is a specialist in Asia-specific games such as Mahjong, Cho-Da-Di, Do-Di-Zhu and 13 Card Poker. The Company owns and operates the Asian Poker Tour. The Company also maintains a corporate advisory team specialising in the gaming sector which is an active investor in gaming-related businesses as well as providing consultancy and analytical services. AsianLogic enjoys strong commercial relationships with leading gaming providers including Playtech, ID Games and LVS. Founded as ESL in 2002, AsianLogic employs over 300 employees, the majority of whom are based in the Philippines.
World Series of Poker"(R) and "WSOP"(R) are registered trade marks of Harrah's License Company LLC. No license, affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement is claimed, or should be inferred from the use of these trademarks here. AsianLogic is not licensed by or otherwise affiliated with Harrah's License Company LLC or the World Series of Poker(R), in any way.
For more information, please contact: Warren Lush, Asian Poker Tour, +34-656236600, warrenl@partygaming.com ; Melissa Ross, Lyceum Media, +44(0)207-953-4026, Melissa@lyceummedia.com .
For more information, please contact: Warren Lush, Asian Poker Tour, +34-656236600, warrenl@partygaming.com ; Melissa Ross, Lyceum Media, +44(0)207-953-4026, Melissa@lyceummedia.com
Media Man Australia Profiles
Poker
Macau
Poker and Casino News
eGaming Review Announces Shortlist for Affiliate Program of the Year
Montreal, QC (PRWEB) August 29, 2008 – Two Income Access (http://www.incomeaccess.com) partners have been been shortlisted for the eGaming Review Awards 2008. Both Centrebet and Ladbrokes are in the running to win Affiliate Program of the Year. This category will recognize the most resourceful and forward-thinking affiliate team in iGaming.
Ladbrokes is just one of the well-respected gaming brands that Income Access works with. Part of the Income Access affiliate network, Ladbrokes has been named to eGaming Review's "Power50", a list of eGaming brands that have shown particular strength and innovation over the last 12 months.
Ladbrokes earned a spot in the eGaming Awards shortlist for three reasons: (1) the effective rollout of their affiliate programme across all products; (2) strong signup rates generated by all their affiliate programmes; and (3) a standout product portfolio.
eGaming Review chose Income Access software client Centrebet for the awards shortlist based on their creative and original use of their Australian heritage. Specifically, excellent use of banners and creatives to push this marketing effort out to affiliates and players were what made Centrebet an easy choice for the awards shortlist. Centrebet also appears on eGaming Review's Power50 for 2008.
"The brands that have been nominated for this year's awards are leading names in the marketplace. Their drive and passion has certainly come through in their respective affiliate programmes, making them major earners for affiliates," says Nicky Senyard, CEO of Income Access. "Affiliates respond to these brands because they have devoted the resources necessary to make their programmes successful."
A leading provider of innovative affiliate marketing solutions, Income Access is sponsoring a category at the eGaming Review Awards for the second year in a row. The awards, recognized as the premier online gaming event of the year, have now grown to comprise 19 categories.
2008's Affiliate Program of the Year award will be given out on September 19th, 2008 at Grosvenor House Hotel in London, England. Further information about the eGaming Review Industry Awards can be obtained by contacting Kate Holden via email at k.holden@pageantmedia.com, or by telephone at +44 (0) 207 269 7588. Tickets for the eGaming Review Industry Awards can be purchased at http://www.egrmagazine.com/item/1976.
About Income Access
Since 2002, Income Access (http://www.incomeaccess.com) has provided comprehensive affiliate marketing solutions for the online gaming industry. With an emphasis on developing proactive relationships, Income Access has built partnerships with some of world’s leading gaming operators, and has amassed a network of more than 17,000 affiliates. Through its three tiers of service, Income Access provides merchants and affiliates the tools they need for success in the Bingo, Casino, Mobile, Poker, Soft Games and Sportsbook markets. Income Access supports brands including Ladbrokes, Jackpotjoy, Lasseters and Unibet.
Media Man Australia Profiles
Income Access
Centrebet
Casino Affiliates
Poker and Casino News
Montreal, QC (PRWEB) August 29, 2008 – Two Income Access (http://www.incomeaccess.com) partners have been been shortlisted for the eGaming Review Awards 2008. Both Centrebet and Ladbrokes are in the running to win Affiliate Program of the Year. This category will recognize the most resourceful and forward-thinking affiliate team in iGaming.
Ladbrokes is just one of the well-respected gaming brands that Income Access works with. Part of the Income Access affiliate network, Ladbrokes has been named to eGaming Review's "Power50", a list of eGaming brands that have shown particular strength and innovation over the last 12 months.
Ladbrokes earned a spot in the eGaming Awards shortlist for three reasons: (1) the effective rollout of their affiliate programme across all products; (2) strong signup rates generated by all their affiliate programmes; and (3) a standout product portfolio.
eGaming Review chose Income Access software client Centrebet for the awards shortlist based on their creative and original use of their Australian heritage. Specifically, excellent use of banners and creatives to push this marketing effort out to affiliates and players were what made Centrebet an easy choice for the awards shortlist. Centrebet also appears on eGaming Review's Power50 for 2008.
"The brands that have been nominated for this year's awards are leading names in the marketplace. Their drive and passion has certainly come through in their respective affiliate programmes, making them major earners for affiliates," says Nicky Senyard, CEO of Income Access. "Affiliates respond to these brands because they have devoted the resources necessary to make their programmes successful."
A leading provider of innovative affiliate marketing solutions, Income Access is sponsoring a category at the eGaming Review Awards for the second year in a row. The awards, recognized as the premier online gaming event of the year, have now grown to comprise 19 categories.
2008's Affiliate Program of the Year award will be given out on September 19th, 2008 at Grosvenor House Hotel in London, England. Further information about the eGaming Review Industry Awards can be obtained by contacting Kate Holden via email at k.holden@pageantmedia.com, or by telephone at +44 (0) 207 269 7588. Tickets for the eGaming Review Industry Awards can be purchased at http://www.egrmagazine.com/item/1976.
About Income Access
Since 2002, Income Access (http://www.incomeaccess.com) has provided comprehensive affiliate marketing solutions for the online gaming industry. With an emphasis on developing proactive relationships, Income Access has built partnerships with some of world’s leading gaming operators, and has amassed a network of more than 17,000 affiliates. Through its three tiers of service, Income Access provides merchants and affiliates the tools they need for success in the Bingo, Casino, Mobile, Poker, Soft Games and Sportsbook markets. Income Access supports brands including Ladbrokes, Jackpotjoy, Lasseters and Unibet.
Media Man Australia Profiles
Income Access
Centrebet
Casino Affiliates
Poker and Casino News
Sunday, August 31, 2008
888.com Poker Open V line-up announced - 29th August 2008
(PRESS RELEASE) -- 888.com, the world's No.1 online casino, has announced the launch of the 888.com Poker Open V, with even more celebrities, poker professionals and online qualifiers battling it out for a place in the final to win a slice of a $648,000 jackpot.
Now in its fifth year, the tournament will be filmed for Sky TV at the Maidstone television studios where filming takes place between October 27th and November 7th, while it airs between January and June 2009, every Tuesday night at 2200 on Sky Sports. The public will have a bird's eye view of the celebrities competing against each other and the 100 other entrants for a place in the final of one of the Europe's biggest televised poker events.
The 108 seats will be filled by 8 celebrities, including Shane Warne and Ronnie O'Sullivan, who will battle it out against 65 poker professionals and 35 888poker online qualifiers from around the world, all eager to claim the prestigious title of the 888.com Poker Open V Champion.
The Sky TV cameras will return to film the event from play-offs through to the final covering the triumphs and disappointments along the way. It makes compulsive and exciting viewing as the winners and losers demonstrate their skills and nerve in front of the TV cameras.
Matt Robinson, Marketing Director for 888.com, said "The 888.com Poker Open Championship is certainly a highlight in the poker calendar. Now in its fifth year, the competition is attracting some of the best players in the world which makes for an even more competitive tournament than last year. The TV cameras will no doubt capture all the excitement and unexpected turns from start to finish."
Media Man Australia Profiles
888.com
Shane Warne
Poker News Media
Casino News Media
(PRESS RELEASE) -- 888.com, the world's No.1 online casino, has announced the launch of the 888.com Poker Open V, with even more celebrities, poker professionals and online qualifiers battling it out for a place in the final to win a slice of a $648,000 jackpot.
Now in its fifth year, the tournament will be filmed for Sky TV at the Maidstone television studios where filming takes place between October 27th and November 7th, while it airs between January and June 2009, every Tuesday night at 2200 on Sky Sports. The public will have a bird's eye view of the celebrities competing against each other and the 100 other entrants for a place in the final of one of the Europe's biggest televised poker events.
The 108 seats will be filled by 8 celebrities, including Shane Warne and Ronnie O'Sullivan, who will battle it out against 65 poker professionals and 35 888poker online qualifiers from around the world, all eager to claim the prestigious title of the 888.com Poker Open V Champion.
The Sky TV cameras will return to film the event from play-offs through to the final covering the triumphs and disappointments along the way. It makes compulsive and exciting viewing as the winners and losers demonstrate their skills and nerve in front of the TV cameras.
Matt Robinson, Marketing Director for 888.com, said "The 888.com Poker Open Championship is certainly a highlight in the poker calendar. Now in its fifth year, the competition is attracting some of the best players in the world which makes for an even more competitive tournament than last year. The TV cameras will no doubt capture all the excitement and unexpected turns from start to finish."
Media Man Australia Profiles
888.com
Shane Warne
Poker News Media
Casino News Media
Improve your hand with the launch of Three Card 2nd Chance™ on Virgin Casino - Press Release
London, 25 June 2008 - Virgin Casino (www.virgincasino.com) today announced the launch of Three Card 2nd Chance™, offering 3 Card Poker fans the chance to improve their hand and earn up to 35:1 on the lucrative ‘Best Hand Bonus’ side bet.
For gamers of all poker playing abilities, Three Card 2nd Chance is one of the fastest growing Casino games, offering an invigorating, fast-paced game that’s quick to understand and easy to play.
With Three Card 2nd Chance, players have the opportunity to turn a weak hand into a winner, by doubling their initial bet in return for a new hand as they try to beat the Dealer.
There are three ways to play and four ways to win Three Card 2nd Chance. Players can either bet on their three card outcome, try to beat the Dealer, or play both ways at the same time. Not only can players earn up to 6:1 on a three card bet, the lucrative ‘Best Hand Bonus’ side bet offers awards of up to 35:1 based on the highest rank of the strongest final hand - whether that hand is the player’s or the Dealer’s!
As with all Virgin Casino games, players can also earn V*Points – Virgin Games’ loyalty points – every time they play. Offering players the chance to redeem their points for further Virgin rewards, including Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Miles or
cold, hard cash, V*Points can be transferred across Virgin Games portfolio of products, including Virgin Poker and Virgin Bingo.
Premium releases including Cleopatra II™ and Vegas, Baby!™ have already been added to Virgin Casino’s portfolio of games in 2008. Further big IGT names will be added to Virgin Games in the coming months, ensuring a constant stream of new and exciting games to keep players’ adrenalin going.
Virgin Casino launched under the Virgin Games brand in June 2004. The site was refreshed in June 2006, providing players with a greater choice of games and additional means of earning bonus points and rewards.
Three Card 2nd Chance™ is available to play now on www.virgincasino.com
Media Man Australia Profiles
Virgin Casino
Richard Branson
Poker and Casino News
Casino News Media
London, 25 June 2008 - Virgin Casino (www.virgincasino.com) today announced the launch of Three Card 2nd Chance™, offering 3 Card Poker fans the chance to improve their hand and earn up to 35:1 on the lucrative ‘Best Hand Bonus’ side bet.
For gamers of all poker playing abilities, Three Card 2nd Chance is one of the fastest growing Casino games, offering an invigorating, fast-paced game that’s quick to understand and easy to play.
With Three Card 2nd Chance, players have the opportunity to turn a weak hand into a winner, by doubling their initial bet in return for a new hand as they try to beat the Dealer.
There are three ways to play and four ways to win Three Card 2nd Chance. Players can either bet on their three card outcome, try to beat the Dealer, or play both ways at the same time. Not only can players earn up to 6:1 on a three card bet, the lucrative ‘Best Hand Bonus’ side bet offers awards of up to 35:1 based on the highest rank of the strongest final hand - whether that hand is the player’s or the Dealer’s!
As with all Virgin Casino games, players can also earn V*Points – Virgin Games’ loyalty points – every time they play. Offering players the chance to redeem their points for further Virgin rewards, including Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Miles or
cold, hard cash, V*Points can be transferred across Virgin Games portfolio of products, including Virgin Poker and Virgin Bingo.
Premium releases including Cleopatra II™ and Vegas, Baby!™ have already been added to Virgin Casino’s portfolio of games in 2008. Further big IGT names will be added to Virgin Games in the coming months, ensuring a constant stream of new and exciting games to keep players’ adrenalin going.
Virgin Casino launched under the Virgin Games brand in June 2004. The site was refreshed in June 2006, providing players with a greater choice of games and additional means of earning bonus points and rewards.
Three Card 2nd Chance™ is available to play now on www.virgincasino.com
Media Man Australia Profiles
Virgin Casino
Richard Branson
Poker and Casino News
Casino News Media
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