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Sky Sports News Star Becomes Poker Ambassador

Posted on 02/14/2013 by andrew

If you have ever watched Sky Sports News for even the most fleeting of moments, you can’t have failed to have noticed their formula. A male and female partnership serving up sports news around the clock which manages to promote a lot of Sky’s upcoming games. The presenters are all fully trained and no doubt big sports fans but it would be fair to say that the female presenters are all rather easy on the eye.

One of the most popular girls is Charlotte Jackson who has also been making a splash (if you excuse the pub) on ITV peak-time weekend TV of late. This means that her star is definitely in the ascendency at the moment which means that Sky Poker have pulled off quite a coup.

Play against the big stars with online poker

Charlotte has been announced as the Sky Poker ambassador and if you want to take her on in a poker game, you will have the chance. Online poker players on the site should look out for CharlotteJ because the presenter will be getting hands on with the poker fun.

Charlotte Jackson As well as appearing on Sky Sports News, Charlotte will be appearing on the Sky Poker TV channel as well as exclusively playing on the site. With plenty of TV adverts on the Sky channels set to feature the young presenter, there may well be a lot more people taking up an interest in poker.

She claims to have an interest in the game but isn’t the greatest so you may have the chance to play Charlotte and grab a win.

With rumours still circulating about Charlotte’s romance with Welsh football manager Chris Coleman it seems that you can’t keep Charlotte Jackson out of the news these days.

Leg 1 Of The GUKPT Looms

Posted on 02/13/2013 by andrew

The opening leg of the 2013 GUKPT is looming large and even though there are 11 legs and the Grand Final to look forward to, the curtain raiser of the season is definitely something that grabs the attention.
Edgware Road in London is the place to be for the start of the tour as the Grosvenor Victoria Casino hosts the opening event. The event starts on 24th of February and runs all the way through until the 3rd of March, so there is plenty of poker action to look forward to.

A lot of poker fun to look forward to

If your main focus is going to fall on the Main Events, you can have a few more days to prepare because the first Main Event doesn’t take place until Thursday the 28th of February. The £1,000 No Limit Hold ‘Em has a guaranteed pool of £200,000 and is set to last 4 days. With a mid-day start-time on Thursday, this could be an event that tests poker player’s skills and endurance to a great level but it is the sort of poker event that will get the season off to a bang.

If you don’t fancy paying the £1,000 buy-in and the £70 registration fee, you may want to come along earlier in the week and see if you can play your way through the various satellite events. There are going to be plenty of opportunities for players to book their seat at the Main Event starting from Sunday the 24th of February. If you believe that you can battle through the pack or you just want to save money while having poker fun, this could be the route that appeals to you!

Either way, it is sure to be a great start to the 2013 GUKPT.

Genting Poker Series Is On The Up

Posted on 02/12/2013 by andrew

Genting Poker Series 2013 Genting is a major name in the UK casino industry and it seems that the Genting Poker Series (GPS) is developing a great reputation too. The first season of the series went down very well with poker players and it seems as though the follow-up season is set to be a smash hit too.

The continuing success and popularity of poker can be shown in the turnout for this event. Last year, the tournament saw a highly respectable number of 365 poker players participate and the prize pool was a healthy £140,000. The figures for this year’s event totally smashed that level and any reasonable expectations for the 2013 event.

Big poker events draw the crowds

A total of 590 poker players made their way to Start City in Birmingham which resulted in a prize pool total of £236,000 to play for. Given that the guarantee was listed as £100,000 it is clear to see that people still want to play poker in big numbers these days.

One man who definitely got the benefit of the increased prize pool was Julian Thew, a sponsored professional from the Sky Poker stable who would run out to be the champion. Thew not only claimed the position of GPS Star City Champion, he also managed to claim just over £40,000. He could have actually earned more money for himself but Thew had struck a deal with a number of other players to ensure that the top four payouts were more balanced.

This can sometimes work for you, it can sometimes work against and perhaps the fact that the financial pressure was off inspired Thew to reach greater heights! The purists may not agree with this sort of tactic but it is something that many top level poker players approve of.

UKIPT Spreads Its Wings

Posted on 02/11/2013 by andrew

UKIPT Given a title that includes United Kingdom and Ireland, you would be forgiven for assuming that the UKIPT was predominantly focused on these areas. It seems that things are in for a shake-up in 2013 though as the UKIPT is heading abroad for a little sun to go alongside the poker fun. UK and Irish poker fans don’t need to worry, there will still be plenty of great poker events lined up for home but if you are an ex-pat or fancy a holiday with a poker twist, the adventures for 2013 could have something of great interest to you.

Play poker by the pool

The tour kicks off in Marbella at the height of summer, so you will want to pack your swim-shorts and your sun cream! The Marbella leg will be a week-long celebration of poker and if you ever dreamed of what a poker festival would be like; this is the ideal opportunity to see what the fun is all about. The Marbella action begins on the 10th of June and carries all the way through until the 16th. The main event is a 1,000 euros buy-in but there will be plenty of other poker tournaments taking place during the week. Marbella is often a home from home for many people from the UK and Ireland and it could be just the ticket for poker players looking for some fun in the sun.

With £500,000 guaranteed for every main event this season, the UKIPT is making great strides in becoming a major poker player in international play. Other events taking place this season include a trip to Galway in August, with a special poker village being set up during Galway Race Week. With London, the Isle of Man and Nottingham on the agenda too, 2013 looks set to be a massive year for UKIPT.

888 Poker Offer An Incentive For Regular Players

Posted on 01/17/2011 by andrew

Play More and Win More Promotion Marketing and promoting poker can be a difficult task as no one wants to be seen to be overly encouraging players to play. Non poker fans will often have a negative image of online players so any campaign that rewards players for playing online poker regularly will be deemed with suspicion by some people. However, enjoying a game of online poker a few times a week is no major issue for most people and is a great way to relax after a hard day at work.

With so many gaming options online, poker players will always find a reason to play if they want so any encouragement from a site isn’t going to alter the playing habit or frequency of punters, it will merely encourage them to play on a particular site.

Play More and Win More is a Simple Concept

Which is where the Play More, Win More feature currently offered by 888 Poker comes in. 888 Poker is a well thought of name in the online poker industry and has developed a strong reputation over the years. This latest feature is likely to win the site more popularity as it basically provides regular punters with a further chance to win.

If you play twice a week on 888 Poker, you will be automatically entered into a weekly tournament with $500 up for grabs. If you play four times a week, you are rewarded with entry into a weekly tournament with $4,000 as the prize.

$10,000 is up for Grabs for Regular Players

If you manage to make it onto 888 Poker six times a week, the reward is entry into a fortnightly tournament where the prize is $10,000, which would be a welcome bonus for anyone. The competition between online poker companies is very fierce but this means punters are obtaining the benefit with deals and promotions.

If you are a regular online poker player, this offer by 888 Poker rewards you for your loyalty to the site and gives you an opportunity to make a big winning.

And if you are looking for a site where a Play More, Win More attitude is set to be encouraged, where better than the one that uses Australian cricket legend Shane Warne for endorsements?

Shane Warne Knows How to Play More and Win More

Warne knows a lot about winning through his illustrious career but his recent text romance with Liz Hurley indicates that he knows something about playing and winning too. 888 Poker are unable to offer you the chance to get the mobile phone number of Liz Hurley but they still provide an attractive offer for any poker fan.

If you are going to play anyway, taking advantage of the Play More, Win More offer makes perfect sense and could give you a greater opportunity to win big at 888 Poker.