World Poker Tour Rolls Out Holiday Merchandise

LOS ANGELES -- It's a winter wonderland for fans of the WORLD POKER TOUR this holiday season as the WPT introduces a new slate of holiday merchandise, games and a new twist on WPT Boot Camp that could
  give one poker fan the answer to his holiday dreams. Here's a brief look at what's coming for Holiday 2006 and where you can get it:

    WPT Instruction

    From WPT BOOT CAMP

      * WPT BOOT CAMP Caribbean Conference Seminar/Tournament -- 'Battle for  the Season Pass' December 4-8, 2006 -- Amateur poker players around  the globe dream of going pro and playing "full time" on the WORLD  POKER TOUR.  They yearn for the excitement, intense competition and  the chance to win millions at the hottest gaming destinations in the  world.  But limited bankrolls usually prohibited these dreamers from  accomplishing their goal.

        WPT BOOT CAMP(TM), however, will make this dream a reality for one
        skilled player by bankrolling him or her at 15 WORLD POKER TOUR (WPT)
        Main Events.  This incredible reward, worth nearly $160,000.00, will
        be bestowed upon the winner of the multi-day WPT BOOT CAMP Caribbean
        Conference seminar/tournament being conducted December 4-8 at Nassau's
        Crystal Palace Casino in The Bahamas.  Called "Battle for the Season
        Pass," this event is the latest in poker education from WPT BOOT CAMP,
        the "Fast Track to the Final Table.(TM)", an authentic, in-person
        instructional experience that features training from WORLD POKER TOUR
        experts and championship players.

        This exciting experience, which takes place at a gorgeous vacation
        destination, will begin with an exclusive VIP reception where students
        get to mingle with some of the top pros competing in poker today.
        Players currently scheduled to appear are: T.J. Cloutier, Antonio
        "The Magician" Esfandiari, Phil "The Unabomber" Laak, Jennifer Tilley,
        Mark Seif, Clonie Gowen, Marcel "The Flying Dutchman" Luske, Michael
        "Grinder" Mizrachi, Chip Jett, Karina Jett and Rick Fuller.  The
        following day will feature intense instruction from some of the very
        same pros regarding advanced techniques for No-Limit Hold 'Em
        tournament play.  The final three days will be dedicated to tournament
        play, with special cocktail receptions, luncheons and dinners
        conducted throughout so players can decompress and share stories from
        the green felt.

        The tournament's grand prize is buy-ins for 15 WPT Main Events,
        including: The Mirage Poker Showdown, Mandalay Bay Poker Championship,
        Aviation Club de France's Grand Prix de Paris, Bicycle Casino's
        Legends of Poker, Borgata Poker Open, Niagara Fallsview Casino's North
        American Poker Championship, Foxwoods' World Poker Finals, Bellagio
        Five Diamond World Poker Classic, PokerStars.com Caribbean Poker
        Adventure, Gold Strike's World Poker Open, Commerce Casino's L.A.
        Poker Classic and WPT Invitational, Bay 101 Shooting Star, Reno
        Hilton's World Poker Challenge, and WPT World Championship at
        Bellagio.  The talented player who receives this prize will have the
        flexibility to enroll in these tournaments over three years, and will
        also receive vouchers for airfare and hotel accommodations.

        Substantial prizes will also be awarded to players finishing down to
        sixth place.  Those prizes, which also include travel vouchers, are as
        follows:

        Second Place: WPT Championship Seat worth $25,000
        Third Place: WPT Main Event Seat worth $10,000
        Fourth Place: WPT Main Event Seat worth $5,000
        Fifth Place: WPT Invitational Seat available through invite only
        Sixth Place: Enrollment in WPT BOOT CAMP Champions Event worth $2,895

        Enrollment will not be capped for this very special WPT BOOT CAMP
        event.  The cost is $3,995, and includes five nights stay at one of
        the Cable Beach Resorts, airfare from Miami or Fort Lauderdale to
        The Bahamas, all meals and VIP parties, and buy-in for the tournament.
        For more information visit www.wptbootcamp.com or call 866-WPT-BOOT.

    For Mobile Phones, PDAs and Wireless Devices

    From HANDS-ON MOBILE:

      * World Poker Tour 7-Card Stud Wireless Game.  (SRP is approximately
        $4-$6/month but varies with carrier.) -- HANDS-ON MOBILE has added
        World Poker Tour: 7 Card Stud to its first title, World Poker Tour:
        Texas Hold 'Em, launched last summer, one of HANDS-ON MOBILE's most
        popular titles of all time.  HANDS-ON MOBILE's new WPT 7 Card Stud
        incorporates the best features of Texas Hold 'Em, plus exciting new
        enhancements that advance the entire category of mobile casino games.
        Just like WPT Texas Hold 'Em, WPT 7 Card Stud features six-person real
        time multiplayer, online leaderboards, global rankings and
        customizable profiles.  New for WPT 7 Card Stud, HANDS-ON MOBILE has
        enhanced the artificial intelligence, which now presents distinct
        player personalities for an added layer of intrigue.  This enables
        players to become familiar with tournament regulars and their playing
        styles as they progress through game modes on their way to winning a
        WPT title.  World Poker 7 Card Stud also has advanced multiplayer
        capability, including the six-person, real-time multiplayer action
        that made Texas Hold 'Em such a hit.  Players can login and play
        online with players from all over the world.  A leaderboard keeps
        track of all player chip totals and rankings and players can see the
        overall leaders as well as the other players immediately surrounding
        their position.  During online play, players will be matched up with
        players of similar ranking.  As your poker playing skills improve,
        your ranking rises, and you will be matched up with more challenging
        opponents.  Players can play in weekly tournaments with fixed buy-in
        and pre-determined winnings.  Tournaments are single table only with
        the top finishers splitting the purse.  Available from most major
        US mobile phone service carriers.

    Games

    From PIXELPLAY:

      * WPT(TM) ITV GAME (Price: $0.99 for PPD (Play per Day) or subscribe
        monthly to an interactive channel offering the game.) -- This
        interactive TV game allows players to take their custom poker game
        online to battle for poker supremacy.  WPT iTV allows you to play
        WPT Texas Hold 'Em on your television using your remote control in the
        comfort of your living room.  The game features a series of
        12 no-limit games taking place in a variety of casinos, playing
        against a variety of poker pros who are featured on the WPT television
        program.  Coming soon -- you will have the ability to play real time
        against your friends or family while you are all in the comfort of
        your own homes.  The game is launching in October 2006 on Bell Express
        VU, Canada, followed by a launch in the US on Dish Networks and
        Cablevision.

    For Your Home Game

    From DB DEALER:

      * WPT(TM) Digital Dealer Button (suggested retail price $19.95) --
        The WPT Digital Dealer Button with built-in tournament blind timer is
        the perfect holiday accessory for every poker tournament enthusiast.
        It combines the two essential elements of tournament play: it can be
        safely passed as a dealer button, and simultaneously, keeps the blind
        times at your fingertips.  The WPT Digital Dealer Button replaces
        awkward timing devices such as kitchen, stovetop and microwave timers.
        It is tamper-proof and features include a large easy-to-read LCD
        display, one-minute warning, auto shut-off (battery included), and a
        lifetime warranty.  The WPT Digital Dealer Button's packaging is the
        exact dimensions of a playing card box and fits easily in a chip case
        card slot.  For more information, go to www.dbdealer.com.  The WPT
        Digital Dealer Button can be found at www.worldpokertour.com.

    From POLYMER GLOBAL HOLDINGS:

      * WPT(TM) Table-Top Poker Mat (suggested retail price $59.95) --
        CAUTION! WHEREVER YOU CARRY THIS "POKER TABLE IN A TUBE", A TEXAS HOLD
        'EM GAME MAY BREAK OUT! Now you can "spread a game" anywhere there's a
        flat surface of 24" X 45". 1. Roll out this official WPT Table-Top
        Poker Mat. 2. Add chips, cards and players. 3. Shuffle up and deal!
        It even includes a CD-Rom with poker tips, WPT rules and regulations,
        and a glossary of professional terms and slang commonly tossed around.
        (A tip: check out the CD before you get into a "serious" game.  It'll
        help you talk the talk and walk the walk.)  The WPT high-quality
        polymer mat is wear-resistant, non-slip, and machine-washable (gentle
        cycle).  Compact carrying tube and WPT strap are also included.
        For more information go to: www.polymerglobal.com.  Available at
        www.worldpokertour.com.

    From ZIPPO:

      * World Poker Tour® Card and Lighter Set (Street Chrome Lighter)
        (retail price $47.95) -- Shuffle Up and Deal!  The WORLD POKER TOUR
        set from Zippo features a zippered canvas carrying case that holds a
        regulation deck of premium Bee ® playing cards, Texas Hold 'Em
        instructions, and an imprinted WPT Zippo lighter.  Only 5000 sets
        available and can be purchased from www.worldpokertour.com.

      * World Poker Tour® Shuffle Up and Deal Lighter (Brushed Chrome
        Lighter) -- (retail price $29.95).  Available at
        www.worldpokertour.com.

Many of these items can also be purchased on the WPT webstore at www.worldpokertour.com, along with a full line of other products including: cards, chips, poker sets, card shufflers, handheld games, personal attire and sportswear, boxer shorts, hats, wristbands, headbands, women's jewelry, DVDs, instruction books, games for mobile phones, wireless devices, and PDA's, handheld and video games, artwork, housewares, wall clocks, automotive accessories, home décor items, wrist watches and candy, as well as WPT brand novelty items such as magnets, antenna toppers and key chains.