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Asian Poker Classic Introduces the Sport of Poker to IndiaMarch 4th 2007 was an historic day in Indian sport as Carl Hostrup from Denmark (1st place), Samuel Lehtonen from Sweden (2nd place), and Pranav Bathija from India (3rd place) shared their portion of the $1,000,000 (44,490,085 INR) prize pool at the Asian Poker Classic (APC).

Amateur Wins 5th Annual World Poker Tour InvitationalAmateur poker player Adam Weinraub experienced the true meaning of 'the gift that keeps on giving' yesterday as he won the 5th Annual World Poker Tour (WPT) Invitational, an invitation-only event and the most glamorous stop of the poker circuit.

Poker Creations and The Gambler Poker Club Announce ContractThe creators of the National League of Poker (NLOP) are working to crate a new poker club website that will feature Kenny Rogers' 'The Gambler' brand.

AbsolutePoker.com Lures New Site Users with the Absolute Dream PackageIt's official. The battle for online poker supremacy will finally be settled this weekend. On March 4, one lucky Texas Hold'em player will become the Absolute Dream Package champion and immediately see all of their poker dreams come true.

Paul Wasicka Wins National Heads Up Poker Championship2006 WSOP Main Event runner-up, Paul Wasicka, beat out a field of 64 of the best poker players in the world to win the third annual National Heads-Up Championship and walk away with $500,000.

Former Senator Joins Poker Players AllianceThe Poker Players Alliance (PPA), a grassroots organization of more than 160,000 poker enthusiasts, announced today that former United States Senator Alfonse D'Amato has joined the PPA to serve as Chairman of the Board and help lead efforts in Washington D.C. to protect the game of poker.

NLOP Announces Player Milestones and 2007 Prize PackagesThe National League of Poker (NLOP) announced today that over 75,000 people have registered on its free online poker portal www.nlop.com. NLOP, which launched to the public in May 2006, is the first completely free-to-play online poker portal that offers players risk-free poker tournaments that awards cash and prizes to winners.

Poker Channel Expands into EuropeThe Poker Channel is set to expand into Europe, launching Scandinavia and France's first dedicated poker channel. The Channel has agreed carriage deals with leading networks in every major poker territory in Europe including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, France and Germany, whilst maintaining a presence through the rest of the world through its 24/7 broadband feed (www.PokerChannelBroadband.com).

2007 World Series Of Poker (WSOP) Pre-Registration OpensHarrah's has opened pre-registration for the 2007 World Series of Poker scheduled for June 1 through July 17, 2007, at the Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino. Pre-registration instructions and new participant rules - including a more liberal player-apparel policy - can be found at www.worldseriesofpoker.com.

Britney Spears Wins Dubious Poker AwardBritney Spears is apparently the celebrity most players would like to beat at poker according to a poll released by UltimateBet.com. Second in the 'competition' is Lindsay Lohan.

Two Online Poker Players Take VH1 Tournament SpotsTwo lucky UltimateBet free online poker players will challenge the likes of Godsmack's Sully Erna, Damageplan and Pantera's Vinnie Paul and even ZZ Top's Dusty Hill to a not-so-friendly game of poker during VH1 Classic Rock n' Roll Celebrity Poker Tournament. The televised debut in Las Vegas will premiere on VH1 Classic on Wednesday, March 14 at 10:00 PM EDT.

Harrah's Set To Launch World Series Of Poker EuropeThe World Series of Poker, the planet's most prestigious poker tournament, is extending its international reach this year by launching the World Series of Poker Europe, Harrah's announced today.

L.A. Poker Classic Championship Event Boasts $7.5+ Million Prize PoolThe L.A. Poker Classic Championship (LAPC) event at Commerce Casino has smashed records for largest field and largest prize money ever for a $10,000-buy-in World Poker Tour (WPT) event and for a WPT event in the continental U.S.

Absolute Poker Launches European FreeRoll ShowdownNational pride is on the line in the next big poker tournament to hit Europe. Absolute Poker today announced the European FreeRoll Showdown, a free online poker tournament that aims to find out which country is home to Europe's best poker players.

National Heads-Up Poker Championship Field AnnouncedSixty-four of the world's best poker players are set to converge on Las Vegas March 1-4 as the 3rd National Heads-Up Poker Championship brings its distinctive, confrontational style to the Caesars Palace Poker Room.

Chad Brown Named Bluff Magazine's Poker Player of the YearChad Brown has been honoured with the Title of Bluff Magazine's Player of the Year 2006. Brown, a professional poker player who has been playing poker since boyhood, considers this one of his greatest achievements.

Fifth Annual WPT Invitational Features Poker Pros and Hollywood A ListWPT Champions and celebrity players are expected including James Woods, Don Cheadle, Camryn Manheim, Woody Harrelson, Jay Mohr, Jason Alexander, Hank Azaria, Mekhi Phifer, Andy Roddick, and Pete Sampras.

Doyle's Room Says Goodbye to US PlayersThe field of poker rooms accepting US players got thinner today as DoylesRoom.com, a popular poker site on the Internet, today announced that it will close its US-facing operations.

UltimateBet 2006 Aruba Poker Classic Gets GSN AiringIt may feel like the dead of winter, but one hot poker tournament is making waves all across America this February. The 2006 Aruba Poker Classic -- UltimateBet's signature live poker tournament -- re-airs on the Game Show Network three more times, on February 23 and 26, and March 1.

Palms River King Free Roll to Carry $500,000 Top PrizeThe Palms in Las Vegas is hosting one of the largerst freeroll tournaments ever held. Dubbed the 'River King $1 Million Free-¬?roll,' the tournament will carry a top prize of $500,000, with payouts down to $5,000 for 10th place.

World Series Of Poker (WSOP) Academy Debuts With World Champions As InstructorsFirst it was the WPT Boot Camps spreading poker knowledge. Now the World Series of Poker is upping the ante with World Champions as instructors.

National League of Poker (NLOP) Deals Poker Players a Good HandThe National League of Poker takes over where other poker rooms fall short. Now poker players looking for the thrill and convenience of playing online for cash and prizes can do so in a free and legal environment.

12 of the World's Best Take Part in Partypoker.com Premier League PokerPartyPoker.com Premier League Poker, a new televised poker spectacle, will feature Phil Hellmuth and other top professional poker players.

Freezing Temps in Northern Plains Increase Online Poker ActivityThe Northern Plains finally felt the effects of a late winter with sub zero temperatures that left thermometers chilled under 0 degrees F. As residents went into hibernation, a massive pursuit for indoor entertainment brought about a Midwestern surge in online poker play.

Ultimate Bet Offers Big Prizes in Free Online TournamentOnline poker/gaming site Ultimate Bet is making an offer no poker player can refuse. A free poker tournament that is already in place promises $150,000 of poker tournament entrance fees and cash prizes, Ultimate Bet apparel and poker lessons from a pro.