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Poker Pros Network Announces Official Worldwide Launch

The next generation in online poker features multiple rooms, generous incentives, and one convenient cashier.

CMK Interactive Systems S.A. announced the official launch of Poker Pros Network, a unique platform that offers online poker players multiple rooms and options, including free-play, subscription-base, exclusive micro-limit, real-money, and live dealer. All online poker rooms among the Poker Pros Network utilize one convenient cashier with immediate transaction capabilities.

Poker Pros Network CEO Chuck Kidd proudly unveiled the product for beta-testing back in August of 2011. Since then, Kidd’s team has continued with software development, while creating multiple online poker rooms employing individual and unique capabilities. “All seven poker rooms within the network boast innovative software written and developed using the latest technology,” says Kidd. “These methods allow us to deliver what others can't. The most unique and exciting feature, of which only Poker Pros Network employs, is its one convenient cashier with several depositing options, including credit cards.”

In addition to one central cashier, six of the seven rooms within the network currently share  tournaments, sit n’ gos, real and play-money tables, contests, promotional incentives, and more (with the exception of PokeroomUSA - a subscription-based online poker room that makes it legal for US online players to participate). Each poker room was designed to attract a different kind of player. 

Cheap Seats Poker made its debut this year, offering players every possible micro-limit variation. No Tilt Poker provides a reprieve for amateurs and seniors, with several such demographically targeted promotions. Maniacal Poker features Loony Louie, a totally unpredictable player with a penchant for giving away money and prizes. Lounge Lizard Poker is a familiar name with PPN veterans and offers loyal players deep incentives. PPN.eu is Poker Pros Network’s hub and oldest platform, and provides the basis for software improvements and enhancements. PPNLive! will make it’s debut this summer, featuring live and celebrity dealers. Finally, PokeroomUSA is Poker Pros Network’s subscription and free points-based poker room that also donates a percentage of its profits to charitable US troop organizations.

With seven choices, Poker Pros Network boasts a wide variety of game variations, ensures a steady feed of new players creating some of the softest games available, and awards generous sign-up and re-load bonuses. Currently, rooms within the network are offering free and low buy-in contests, record high payouts and prizes, loyalty rewards, and valuable incentives.

Professional poker player David “The Maven” Chicotsky played an active role in Poker Pros Network’s design and function, including the mini-table feature. “Mini-tables are a must for the modern grinder,” says Bluff Magazine’s 2008 Online Poker Player of the Year. “And, Poker Pros Network players can actually stack up to eight tables at a time on a single 32-inch monitor.”

In celebration of its reintroduction with modern upgrades, Poker Pros Network has vamped up an already generous VIP Rewards program and expanded its 24/7 live support. It also employs an experienced team of game managers that continuously monitor activity to deliver an exceptional online poker experience.


“Today’s online poker players have higher expectations,” adds Kidd. “In anticipation, our developers went well beyond simply improving standards.”

About PokerProsNetwork.eu
Poker Pros Network, the next generation in online poker, is owned and operated by CMK Interactive Systems S.A., a licensed corporation located in Costa Rica, independently contracted with MyPaylinQ Inc, a respected, licensed and audited financial services company which manages the Poker Pros Network cashier system. MyPaylinQ Inc. ensures all player and operating accounts are segregated and secure.

Contact:
info@ppnpoker.com

VernonDbacks Wins PokeroomUSA.com July 4th $10,000 Freeroll

PokeroomUSA.com declared “Poker Independence Day” for US online poker players on Monday, July 4th, celebrating its grand opening with a $10,000 freeroll. Steve “VernonDbacks” Daamen, a fortuitously patriotic British Columbia native, eliminated 135 participants, winning the $3,000 first place prize money.

A total of 18 participants were awarded cash prizes, including runner-up Howard “RUSH” Ballard of Las Vegas, Nevada, winning $2,000, and John “highlinerII” Culwell of Riverside, California earning $1,190 for his third place finish. All 135 freeroll qualifiers earned a complimentary one-month 2-Star PokeroomUSA.com subscription.

In conjunction with its official Fourth of July launch, PokeroomUSA.com gave a salute to US service members and their families with the announcement of an immediate and permanent 5% gross contribution for all new subscriptions, with the Wounded Warrior Project™ (WWP) and USO (United Service Organizations) sharing the proceeds.

PokeroomUSA’s Marketing Director, David “The Maven” Chicotsky, has won millions of dollars playing online poker, and the 2008 Bluff Magazine “Online Poker Player of the Year” continues to be the industry leader in multi-table tournament play.

“Congratulations to Steve Daamon,” exclaimed Chicotsky. “Steve is living proof that poker players from around the world enjoy competing against other US players, and I look forward to seeing Steve and his fellow Canadians at the PokeroomUSA tables in the near future.”

Operations Director Matthew Kidd and PokeroomUSA.com’s highly-competent group of staff and developers worked around the clock to prepare for the July 4th event. “It's a pleasure to be able to offer PokeroomUSA to the thousands of those looking for a safe alternative to online gambling,” said Kidd. “With so many great minds making PokeroomUSA the most exciting new online poker venture, players can expect this team  to roll out even more exciting promotions very soon.” 

About PokeroomUSA.com
PokeroomUSA.com CMK Interactive Systems, Inc., a US based Wyoming Corporation does not require a buy-in or deposit, thus there is essentially no-risk. Additionally, PokeroomUSA.com members’ monthly fees simply translate into points that can turn into prizes, cash, or even seats to live tournaments. PokeroomUSA.com operates within the sweepstakes rules where they are legal and excludes people from joining who live in states or countries where it is not. For more information visit http://www.PokeroomUSA.com.

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Contact: Marketing@pokerroomusa.com

PokeroomUSA.com Celebrates Grand Opening With $10,000 Freeroll July 4th

On July 4th, PokeroomUSA.com is declaring “Poker Independence Day” for US online poker players, and celebrating its Grand Opening with a $10,000 freeroll at 8PM EST, hosted by Bluff Magazine’s 2008 Online Poker Player of the Year David “The Maven” Chicotsky.

Players only need to register for the $10,000 freeroll at PokeroomUSA.com, and no subscription is necessary. Additionally, PokeroomUSA.com does not require a buy-in or deposit, thus there is essentially no risk. PokeroomUSA.com members’ monthly fees simply translate into points that can turn into prizes, cash, or even seats to live tournaments.

In conjunction with its official Fourth of July launch, PokeroomUSA.com will celebrate US service members and their families with an immediate and permanent 5% gross contribution for all new subscriptions, with proceeds shared among the Wounded Warrior Project™ (WWP) and USO (United Service Organizations).

Visit http://www.PokeroomUSA.com for more information.

About PokeroomUSA.com
PokeroomUSA.com does not require a buy-in or deposit, thus there is essentially no-risk. Additionally, PokeroomUSA.com members’ monthly fees simply translate into points that can turn into prizes, cash, or even seats to live tournaments. PokeroomUSA.com operates within the sweepstakes rules where they are legal and excludes people from joining who live in states or countries where it is not. For more information visit http://www.PokeroomUSA.com.


Contact: Marketing@pokerroomusa.com

Peppermill’s NSPC Becomes Final Fling before WSOP Nationally-Televised Event Attracts Poker’s Biggest Stars

By Jen Mastrud

The nationally-televised Nevada State Poker Championship (NSPC) at Reno’s famed Peppermill Casino  was the last stop for many players on their way to the World Series of Poker, attracting established pros such as Antonio Esfandiari, Men “the Master” Nguyen, Kathy Liebert, Dennis Phillips, Darvin Moon, Bryan Devonshire, Jerry Yang, and JJ Liu.  After two days of play, the title and $94,140 went to 39-year-old Gary “Debo” DeBernardi of Bend, Oregon.  Holding the cash on the set of Heartland Poker Tour after just two hands heads up, Debo said he will take some of his winnings to the World Series of Poker in addition to paying off bills. 

For the past five years, DeBernardi has been living the dream as a professional poker player sponsored by one of the top online poker sites.  His world changed April 15th when the U.S. Department of Justice seized the top three sites and DeBernardi’s endorsement deal vanished.  Taking down the Nevada State Poker Championship means he will once again bring home the bacon.  “$94,140 will pay the bills for quite some time,” he said while HPT cameras rolled.

NSPC runner-up Darrel Dier of Sacramento, CA, planned to build his WSOP bankroll with low-limit cash games at Peppermill.  Coerced by friends to take the last seat in a $125 satellite, he won his way into the HPT main event and ultimately earned $47,070. En route to Las Vegas with a bigger bankroll than expected, Dier’s true ROI won’t be known until after the 24-year-old’s run at the WSOP. 

Poker enthusiasts were treated to a “Who’s Who” of celebrity players at Peppermill throughout the weekend.  As part of the Nevada State Poker Championship festivities, Jennifer Harman hosted her fifth annual charity poker tournament to benefit The Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), a no-kill sanctuary.  The weekend’s events kicked off when dozens of poker icons and industry VIPs applauded the unveiling of Peppermill’s newly renovated 30-table poker room.  The entire weekend was filmed for two upcoming episodes of the nationally-syndicated Heartland Poker Tour airing in mid-July.  For station information in your area, visit HPTpoker.com.    

HPT’s television production crew captured several Hollywood stars and celebrated athletes enjoying Peppermill’s poker room and other amenities, including actors Julie Benz, Mekhi Phifer, AJ Lamas, and Dennis Haskins.  Before players got down to business in the Nevada State Poker Championship, socializing crept into the early morning hours at Peppermill’s Tuscany Lounge where Lou Diamond Phillips joined the house band for an impromptu song while Daniel Negreanu took over the dance floor. 

Some four-legged friends got the star treatment when Nevada SPCA companion animals escorted stars on the red carpet just before the charity tournament kicked off.  Some of poker’s most-recognizable personalities including Andy Bloch, Annie Duke, and Lon McEachern spent the afternoon calling, raising, and folding for the cause.  Other notable poker A-listers included Layne Flack, Jamie Gold, Tom Marchese, David Chicotsky, Jeff Madsen, Mark Kroon, Lee Markholt, James Van Alstyne, Jon Friedberg, Dan Michalski, Chris Hanson, Jaymz Larson, Lizzy Harrison, Anjela Brunson, Kevin Mathers, Linda Johnson, and Jan Fisher. 

Matt Vinks of Martinez, California emerged as the overall champion from a field of 568 participants in the charity tournament, earning an enviable prize package exceeding $10,000 in value.  A handful of sponsors gifted the champ coveted prizes such as a $1,650 HPT main event seat, a Grrrinders.com diamond membership, a $3500 Rockwell Time watch, a custom-designed Lord Griffon bracelet, a $3,000 L.A. Racing VIP experience for six people, a $1,200 sculpture courtesy of Black Tai Salt Co., and Lou Gehrig limited edition art valued at $800.

DeBernardi and Vinks aside, the biggest winners of the weekend were the animals in need.  The charity event, a GreasieWheels production, raised over $100,000 for the Nevada SPCA.  Fundraising got a boost from the Pacific Auction Company which coordinated a massive silent auction on property.  Additionally, Robert Williamson III led a live auction featuring an autographed guitar donated by Sir Elton John.  While all participants opened their wallets, some opened their hearts and homes.  All available animals were adopted on site with the exception of a goat.  HPT’s commentator Fred Bevill joked on Twitter, “Per usual, my Sunday morning is spent nursing a hangover and wondering how a goat got in my room. Just another weekend with @HPTpokertour.” 

To adopt a lonely goat or make a donation to the Nevada SPCA, please visit http://www.nevadaspca.org

-Jen Mastrud is the General Manager and Director of Public Relations for HPT.  Follow HPTJen on Twitter.

HPT Televised Jennifer Harman CPT Poker Throw Down at Reno Peppermill Raises More Than $100,000 for Nevada SPCA

LIPS Lord Griffon of Las Vegas wins team Poker Throw Down competition, with Matt Vinks of Martinez, California taking home overall individual prize.

On Saturday, 21 May, HPT filmed the most exciting team and individual poker competition for television.  Poker pros, Hollywood celebrities, Olympic and MMA athletes, and industry VIPs made the trek to Reno, descending on the Peppermill Resort Hotel & Casino for the fifth annual Jennifer Harman Charity Poker
Tournament (JHCPT) benefiting the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Nevada SPCA). The  tournament featuring the Poker Throw Down team and individual format was sponsored by Reno Peppermill, Rockwell Time, Grrrinders.com, Konami, IGT, Nike, ProSource, and Lord Griffon, and raised more than $100,000 for the charity.

Notable poker pro participants included Jennifer Harman, Daniel Negreanu, Annie Duke, Andy Bloch, Layne Flack, Jamie Gold, Tom Marchese, David Chicotsky, Jerry Yang, Jeff Madsen, Men Nguyen, Mark Kroon, Gary DeBarnardi, Dennis Phillips,  Darvin Moon, Antonio Esfandiari, Lee Markholt, Kathy Liebert, Joanne “JJ” Liu, Bryan Devonshire, James Van Alstyne, and Jon Friedberg. Notable celebrities included Julie Benz, Lou Diamond Phillips, Robert Jayne, Chauncey Leopardi, Yancey Arias, Christopher Ashworth, Adrian Paul,
Mekhi Phifer, Jason Chambers, Jennifer Elise Cox, Dori Rosenthal, AJ Lamas, Dennis Haskins, Samantha Ryan, Liz Friedman, Paulo Benedetti, and Nicholas Gonzalez. Industry VIPs included “AlCantHang,” HPT’s Chris Hanson, HPT’s Fred Bevill and Jaymz Larson, Lizzy Harrison, Anjela Brunson, Kevin “Kevmath” Mathers, Linda Johnson, Jan Fisher, and 2008 JHCPT Champion Seth Dupree. Notable athletes included Ross Powers, Nate Holland, and Mason Aguirre.

Sporting custom branded jerseys, 25 spirited teams from all across the southwest entered Peppermill’s 
  Tuscany Event Center and walked the red carpet directed by Miller/Brown Productions and hosted by poker media personalities Melissa Castello and Eddy Sebat. Escorted by celebrity captains and companion animals, teams posed for complimentary photos courtesy Rob Gracie of GreasieWheels. Pacific Auction Company hosted a giant silent auction and the Nevada SPCA raised additional funds through its retail center.

The tournament, emceed by Alex Outhred and George Kozel, commenced at 1PM
and was directed by David Lamb. Following three re-buy and add-on periods, Robert “Mr. Omaha” Williamson III led a live auction featuring an autographed guitar donated by Sir Elton John and his band. A total of 568 tournament participants competed for individual prizes, along with more than 500 pot sweeteners, bounties, and giveaways courtesy Grrrinders.com, Frends, FullTilt,  NIke, Lakeside Inn, and Lucky’s Barbershop. All participants received a Nike backpack tote. 

By 8:15PM, play had reached the final table. The top ten finishers were Matt Vinks from Martinez, Joe Tehan of Las Vegas, Debbie Espe of Dallas, Jim Bradley and Lance Donnel of Reno, Kathy Stahl of  San Ramon, Rob Arcania, Andrew Barber, and Emilio Porcalla of Sacramento, Mike LaBarbera of San Jose, Jerry Yang of Madera, and Paris Justice.   
Each were awarded $1,650 Nevada State Championship HPT televised Main Event seats, Grrrinders.com Gold subscriptions, and sports watches courtesy Rockwell Time. The total value of final table product and service prizes exceeded $61,000.

 Barber, Yang, LaBarbera, Arcania, Stahl, Donnel, 
and Bradley went out in tenth through fourth places respectfully. Debbie Espe was the next to be eliminated, winning “Last Woman Standing”  prizes, including a silver and gemstone necklace courtesy Lord Griffon Jewelry and a Ladies of Poker Wear gift basket. In heads up action, Matt Vinks of Martinez   eliminated poker pro Joe Tehan of Las Vegas for the win. In addition to Rockwell Time watches valued at  $3,500 apiece and HPT Main Event Seats, Tehan and Vick were each awarded silver and gemstone custom designed Lord Griffon bracelets. Vick’s individual participant grand prize included a Grrrinders.com Diamond membership, a $3,000 L.A. Racing VIP Experience  for six persons, a giant illuminated sculpture courtesy Black Tai Salt Co., and Lou Gehrig limited edition art valued at $800.

 Following the tournament, players, teams, and celebrities gathered for the third annual Poker Throw Down party inside Peppermill’s Terrace Lounge featuring live entertainment and complimentary cocktails. Casino General Manager George Kisler was master of ceremonies. Overall individual winner Matt Vinks posed before a packed crowd with his crystal trophy created by Seaena.

Bronze medals and the third place crystal team trophy went to Players Club Casino of Ventura, California, owned by Bill Kracht and led by celebrity team captain Joe Tehan. Silver team medals and the second place crystal team trophy went to Lucky’s Mens Club & Barber  Shop owned by Aaron  Ralls and led by an elated Jennifer Elise Cox. LIPS Lord Griffon Two owned by Lupe Soto and led by celebrity captain Joanne “JJ” Liu was crowned the 2011 Poker Throw Down team champions, receiving gold medals and the first place crystal team trophy. Members of all three winning teams will receive Grrrinders.com memberships and FullTilt duffles. The LIPS Lord Griffon Two team champions will receive the “Pro For A Day” grand prize and have its team photo published in the next issue of Ante Up Magazine.

This fall, selected segments of the JHCPT Poker Throw Down will be  included in HPT’s national television programming, available in over 100 million homes across America, on a syndicated network including DIRECTV and Dish Network stations. 

Additional JHCPT in-kind donators included Rockwell Time, Lord Griffon, www.ProSourcePromos.com, www.Grrrinders.com, Guice Energy Gum, Custom Jewelry by Nancy Humphrey, Scentsy, Buddha Balm, Body Essentials, Calico Dragon, EatStrong, Quad Queens, Happy House, World Series of Barbecue, Poker Players Alliance (PPA), MyExpressFreight.com, Frends, ProSource, Players Club Casino, Lakeside Inn, Lucky’s Mens Club & Barbershop, and GreasieWheels. All proceeds benefited the Nevada SPCA.

The 2011 Poker Throw Down is  a GreasieWheels production. Complimentary photos are available for viewing and download by visiting www.GWphotostore.com.

For more information, ways you can help, or to make a donation, visit http://www.nevadaspca.org.

Read AlCantHang and Lizzy Harrison's entertaining account of events by clicking here.

Intrepid Fallen Heroes Poker Fundraiser to Award 2011 WSOP Main Event Seat

New York fundraiser benefiting American troops to award 2011 *World Series of Poker Main Event Seat grand prize.

Tamsen Fadal of WPIX-TV will host the Second Annual Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund Charity Poker Tournament at Hudson Terrace, 621 West 46th Street in New York, on Thursday, 14 April, at 6:30PM,. The winner of the poker tournament will receive a 2011 *World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event Seat valued at $10,000.

Last year’s host, 2009 *WSOP Championship final table finisher Steven Begleiter, will join NBC’s "30 Rock" Kevin Brown and "PokerDivas" founder Ellen Leikind at this year's charity fundraiser and poker tournament, featuring a cocktail reception sponsored by The Patron Spirits Company, WineWave, and Manhattan Beer Distributors, followed by dinner, entertainment, and silent and live auctions.

Proceeds will support the treatment of military personnel suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence, our nation’s foremost facility for addressing TBI, and other efforts supporting wounded service members.

Tournament seats are $750. Spectator entry is $250. The IFHF fundraiser is a Maverick Events
production.

Contact Candace Jarkow at candace@mavevents.com or Sarah Grasso at sarah@mavevents.com for more information and sponsorship opportunities.

About Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund helps those who have put their lives in danger for their country. The fund has made grants to the families of those lost in Iraq and Afghanistan and built an advanced  rehabilitation center for those with amputation and severe burn injuries and the National Intrepid Center of Excellence for military personnel suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury. Visit www.fallenheroesfund.org/ for more information.

About Maverick Events
Maverick is a full service event production company. In 2008, founder Candace Jarkow received the prestigious 5-Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences for her work with the Eric Trump Foundation. Visit http://www.Mavevents.com/.

*World Series of Poker and WSOP are trademarks of Harrah’s License Company, LLC.

View and download photos of last year's event at www.GWphotostore.com. 

 

Contact:

Candace Jarkow
CEO - Maverick Events
(646) 867-2555
candace@mavevents.com

Sarah Grasso
Director of Events - Maverick Events
(646) 867-2555
sarah@mavevents.com

 

GreasieWheels Announces Jennifer Harman Throw Down Charity Poker Tournament Hosted by Peppermill Reno

On Saturday, May 21st, Peppermill Resort Casino will host the fifth annual Jennifer Harman Celebrity Poker Tournament (JHCPT) benefiting the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Nevada SPCA) No-Kill Shelter. The JHCPT Reno is also celebrating its third annual Throw Down - the most exciting team competition in history. With participation doubling each year, the 2011 JHCPT is expected to reach 1,000 participants. 

The JHCPT will take place in conjunction with the Nevada State Poker Championship, and will be included in Heartland Poker Tour’s (HPT) fall line-up of televised programming available in over 100 million homes across America. All proceeds will benefit the Nevada SPCA. Past JHCPT contributions have allowed the sanctuary to extend its community outreach program, build awareness around the no-kill movement, and expand its facility with the official unveiling of the “Jennifer Harman Wing” in 2008.

“The best thing about having a pet is experiencing their unconditional love,” says Harman. “The Nevada SPCA ensures these once abandoned and abused animals are cared for, adopted, or live humanely in its no-kill shelter for the rest of their lives. Everyone who participates is actually saving a life, and that means so much to me.”

The Throw Down poker competition features a unique ten-player team format, yet also allows for individual player participation. Each team is piloted by a celebrity or pro poker player and the Throw Down points system determines the top three finishing teams. 

The poker tournament features both a Throw Down team and individual player award system. The top three teams will receive team trophies, prize packages, medals, and Throw Down packs. The top 100 finishers will each receive valuable prizes. Additional prizes include “bounties” on pros and celebrities, “pot sweeteners,” “Last Woman Standing,” “Cracked Aces,” “Most Re-Buys,” and “On the Bubble.”   The no-limit hold’em JHCPT buy-in is $200 + $30 for individuals, and $2,500 per team. To register, visit http://www.jenniferharmancpt.com. 

The team entry fee includes a poker pro or celebrity appointed team captain, a red carpet walk, official team photos, and ten each; custom branded jerseys, JHCPT entries, commemorative gifts, tickets to the VIP Throw Down party, and complimentary gift bags courtesy the Nevada SPCA and generous product sponsors. Visit our team captain page to view confirmed celebrities and pros. 

Fundraising activities include a Pacific Auction Company silent auction starting at 11AM, the JHCPT at 1PM, and a Throw Down party at 8PM. The Throw Down party features an open bar sponsored by Peppermill Reno inside its elegant Terrace Lounge. Throw Down party entry is $20 for individual participants, $30 general admission, and Throw Down team participants are free. Other activities include a celebrity and team red carpet walk with companion animals, a team procession, and Nevada SPCA’s “Kind Minds” presentation. Visit www.NevadaSPCA.org or www.jenniferharmancpt.com for more information. The 2011 Poker Throw Down Competition is a GreasieWheels production.

About the Nevada SPCA
Nevada SPCA (Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) or, Nevada SPCA No-Kill Animal Sanctuary, is a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit organization. Its primary mission is to save and protect animals in need. The Nevada SPCA promotes humane education, makes referrals for low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination services to the public, and serves as an advocate by encouraging people to be the best possible guardians for the companion animals in their care. Since its inception in 1982, it proudly maintains a "no kill philosophy," and will save animals that Nevada SPCA can help make healthy and friendly by all reasonable measures. There is no time-limit for all Nevada SPCA animal residents. To adopt an animal, to make a donation, or for more information, please visit the website at www.nevadaspca.org, call (702) 873-7722, or e-mail nevadaspca@aol.com.  

About Peppermill Resort Casino, Reno

The Reno hotel resort and casino has undergone nine major expansions and recently celebrated the grand opening of its $400 million Tuscan-themed expansion featuring a 17-story hotel tower, spa and salon, three new restaurants, pool, garden and nightclub. Reno's premier hotel casino offers 1,630 rooms with 785 suites, 10 unique restaurants, 16 themed bars and lounges, and over 106,000 square feet of convention space. The Peppermill has always been a solid member of the community and has continuously raised the bar for providing an outstanding resort experience in Northern Nevada; garnering hundreds of accolades from community and industry peers and publications including selection as one of the “Top 10 Casinos in America” by MSN with CitySearch. Peppermill Resort Spa Casino’s accomplishments are a true tribute to its leadership and employees. Visit www.PeppermillReno.com for more information.

About HPT
Founded by Todd Anderson and Greg Lang in 2005, Heartland Poker Tour isbuilt on a grass-roots strategy, "Real People, Unreal Money.” HPT providespoker enthusiasts a televised "Texas No Limit Hold'em" poker tour withaffordable buy-ins. HPT is currently filming Season VII and is available inover 100 million US homes each week, in addition to widespread distributionthroughout Europe and the Caribbean. For more information and a completeschedule of upcoming events, visit www.HeartlandPokerTour.com.

About the Poker Throw Down
Debuting 2009 in Reno, Nevada, the Poker Throw Down is a concept developed by Lisa Wheeler, Lupe Soto, and Gina Trampusch. This unique no-limit Texas hold’em poker competition features a ten-player team format, uniting casinos and card rooms across America, yet also allows for individual player participation. Owned and operated by GreasieWheels, the Poker Throw Down is pending trademark with the USPTO, OMB Number 0651-0009 - International Class 041. 

Contact:

Lisa Wheeler
JHCPT Executive Director
info@jenniferharmancpt.com

Joy Miller
Media Director
joyjoy712003@yahoo.com

Julia Jeffers-Peaua
Communications Peppermill Resort Spa Casino - Reno
jjeffers-peaua@peppermillreno.com

Doug Duke
Executive Director Nevada SPCA
NevadaSPCA@aol.com

Gina Intrieri-Trampusch
JHCPT Event Coordinator
gina@jenniferharmancpt.com

Jen Mastrud
HPT Director of Public Relations
Jen@HeartlandPokerTour.com

 

GreasieWheels Photography Announces Image Gallery Merge

Las Vegas, NEVADA (19 November, 2010) -- GreasieWheels, the industry leader in poker and gaming event  coordination and photography, has recently updated its website by combining two photo houses; www.GWphotos.com and www.GWPhotoStore.com. 

GreasieWheels was named the “Official Photographers” by Harrah’s Entertainment for the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) and WSOP Europe. Event, Main Event, final table, and lifestyle photos are available for viewing and purchase exclusively at www.GWphotos.com. 

GreasieWheels original photo house, www.GWPhotoStore.com, features special, charity, and gaming events dating back to 2007. To access both galleries, visit www.GreasieWheels.com/images. Each offers visitors viewing, purchasing, Lightroom, and client download capabilities.

“Eventually, we’ll combine all of our galleries onto one website,” stated gaming photo industry and WSOP media veteran Lisa Wheeler. “It’s a pretty big undertaking, but visitors should be able to enjoy a one-stop-shop by summer 2011. Next year we plan to unveil several software upgrades that will further enhance the client, player, and fan experience.”

GreasieWheels is committed to providing consumers with the highest quality imagery. Its elite team includes lead photographer Rob Gracie, executive photographer Jeff Brushie, veteran tournament photo journalist BJ Nemeth, image editor and coordinator Lisa Wheeler, and production coordinator Joy Miller. Josh “Punte” Zerkle of www.withleather.com also contributed at the 2010 WSOP.

About GreasieWheels - Founded November 30, 2007, GreasieWheels is a limited liability company, license number E0840482007-3, with a Certificate of Existence With Status in Good Standing issued 18 October 2010, granted by the Secretary of State, Carson City, Nevada. Founded, owned, and operated by L. Wheeler, GreasieWheels is dedicated to answering photographic production, talent, public relations, and gaming event coordination needs in the poker industry.

MMA Legend Randy Couture Hosts Charity Poker Tournament and Halloween Bash at Golden Nugget

Third Annual “Operation All In” fundraiser for Xtreme Couture G.I. Foundation

Mixed Martial Arts legend Randy “The Natural” Couture will host the third annual “Operation All In” charity poker tournament and auction fundraiser benefiting the Xtreme Couture G.I. Foundation at the Golden Nugget Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 30 starting at 2 p.m in The Grand events center.

This event is open to the public and will include; a celebrity charity poker tournament featuring professional poker players, MMA and Hollywood celebrities; live and silent auctions offering MMA memorabilia, and dinner with Couture and a one-hour personal MMA lesson; autograph sessions with photo opportunities; raffle prizes; and a Halloween after party inside Gold Diggers. Proceeds will benefit injured US soldiers.

Confirmed participants include MMA fighters include Randy Couture, Tyson Griffin, Ryan Couture, Martin Kampmann, Gray Maynard, Jason Ron, Ray Sefo, Mike Pyle and John Alessio, David Zayas of “Dexter” and “The Expendables,” pop artist Michael Godard, and professional poker players Howard Lederer,  Andy Bloch, Layne Flack, Jon Friedberg, Gavin Smith, Perry Friedman, Antonio Esfandiari, James Mordue, Todd Brunson, Nick and Michael Binger, Dutch Boyd, Lacey Jones, Matt Savage, and “Donk Down Radio” personality Bryan Micon and “Raw Vegas’” Dave Farra.

The winner of the “Operation All In” charity poker tournament will take home $10,000 in cash and top finishers will win valuable sponsored product prizes.

The buy-in for “Operation All In” is $225 with $100 multi re-buys. Tournament participants will also receive free entry to the first annual Randy Couture Halloween bash starting at 8 p.m. inside Gold Diggers nightclub overlooking the Fremont Street Experience. For those not wishing to participate in the poker tournament, general admission tickets to the Halloween bash will be available for $25 at the door.

“Operation All In” is sponsored and supported by Deepstacks, Poker Players Alliance, Full Tilt Poker, Xtreme Couture MMA, Lord Griffon, Godard Art, and the Golden Nugget.

Seats are limited. Tournaments seats may be purchased in advance inside the Golden Nugget Poker Room, by calling (702) 386-8383 or (800) 777-4658, ext. 8164, or by email at poker@goldennugget.com. Participants may also register on the day of the event. For more information visit www.xtremecouturegifoundation.org or www.goldennugget.com.

GreasieWheels Named Official Photographers of 2010 World Series of Poker Europe

Professional photographer Rob Gracie and industry veterans BJ Nemeth  and Lisa Wheeler to provide WSOPE image coverage at London’s Casino at the Empire.

GreasieWheels, the industry leader in poker and gaming event coordination and photography, is excited to announce its team for this year’s World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) at London’s Casino at the Empire. The lineup includes professional photographer Rob Gracie, industry elite blogger BJ Nemeth, and operations manager Lisa Wheeler. GreasieWheels will provide fans, players, and media with the highest quality imagery available for viewing and purchase at http://www.wsopphotos.com. In addition, Nemeth will provide a daily photo blog throughout the WSOPE no-limit hold’em Championship main event starting September 23rd.

“We’re very excited to be working with Harrah’s Entertainment at this year’s WSOP and WSOPE,” stated GreasieWheels founder and CEO Lisa Wheeler. “We’re always looking for ways to improve our software and coordination capabilities and have recently taken on the challenge of providing image coverage in real-time. Fans and players can look forward to more lifestyle and event photographs from London.” 

BJ Nemeth has been covering tournaments since the 2004 WSOP and is the longest standing live-tournament reporter in the industry. In 2005, he introduced hand-for-hand coverage, and is the lead tournament reporter for the World Poker Tour (WPT). Last year, he changed the way WSOP fans viewed poker photography with his innovative PokerRoad.com photo blog. He's also a panelist on the award-winning "Poker Beat" weekly podcast.

Professional photographer Rob Gracie has shot thousands of photos for online, advertising, and print publications for more than 20 years. His credits include; WSOP 2005-10, High Stakes Poker, Poker After Dark, NBC National Heads-Up Championship and High Stakes Golf; brands Nikon, Budweiser, and Evian; and Sports Illustrated, Time, USA Today, National Geographic Adventure, TransWorld, Bluff, Card Player, PokerPro, and All In magazines.

To view and purchase official 2010 WSOP photos, visit http://www.WSOPphotos.com.