Annie Duke Returns to Chicago for the Chicago Poker Championships

Friday, August 12th, 2005

Eagle Games announced that world-class professional poker player Annie Duke will be playing in the DD Poker event of the Chicago Poker Championships, to be held today, Friday August 12th. The Chicago Poker Championships run from August 1-14th and are presented by Resorts East Chicago Casino, Q101 and the Loop. Duke will also be present at the Championship event held on Saturday August 13th.

Annie Duke is the leading money winner among women in World Series of Poker™ history. In August 2004 she successfully battled it out with the biggest names in poker to win the 2004 ESPN World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions™ and the two million dollar first prize.

"We are delighted to have Annie Duke back in Chicago. The last time she was here she participated in an event that raised over $5000 for local charities. It was a wonderful time, but several attendees wanted the opportunity to play for real against Annie. This time, thanks to our friends at Q101, the Loop and Resorts East Chicago Casino, they get their wish" said Glenn Drover, president and founder of Eagle Games. "Annie is one reason DD Tournament Poker 2005 was the number one selling poker software over the past year. We are very pleased to be continuing our relationship with her and are excited about the launch of DD Poker 2006. Poker continues to be immensely popular and the DD Tournament Poker software product line fills the huge demand for a software title that allows players to practice what they have learned from television and books."

"DD Tournament Poker is a great game for introducing people to the world of Texas Hold'em poker," said Duke. "One of the biggest challenges for new players is to learn the game at their own pace without risking any money. DD Tournament Poker solves this problem by allowing novice and intermediate players to play against savvy computer opponents and to develop a solid understanding of the game before venturing into cash games."

DD Tournament Poker™: No Limit Texas Hold'em Collector's Edition packaging featuring Annie Duke is available at fine retailers everywhere and from the Eagle Games website.

Contacts

Eagle Games, Inc.
Keith Blume, 815-577-8920
keith@eaglegames.net

The Psychology of Poker Players Uncovered at TopPoker.org

Friday, August 12th, 2005

The first collection of articles in the new Poker Players section seeks to help players understand and improve their game through a series of articles covering basic poker psychology, goal setting, the difference between intrapersonal and interpersonal psychology, dealing with bad beat syndrome, as well as uncovering the psychology of cheating, reading other players, and the ultimate truth about poker.

The series continues with a collection of incisive articles analyzing some of the biggest names in professional poker such as Annie Duke, Doyle Brunson, Phil Hellmuth, Daniel Negreanu and Greg Raymer. Profiles include analysis of their playing style as well as personal and professional predictions for each player.

"Many poker players are so focused on strategy, odds, and game mechanics that they overlook important psychological aspects of the game," commented Acapulco, webmaster of TopPoker.org

In addition to the articles on poker psychology, numerous strategy articles and reviews of the newest online poker rooms have recently been added to the site.

About TopPoker.org

Online since 2001, TopPoker.org provides reviews and rankings of poker sites in categories including popularity, games, tournaments, bonuses, competition, software, and the top poker networks. In addition, the site is home to a large and growing collection of unique articles from various authors covering poker strategies, playing online, tournaments, poker tells, and home poker stories. The site also provides rules for card games, a dictionary of terms, and general reference information for playing the game of poker.

Santa's 'All-In' for the Holidays With New WORLD POKER TOUR™ Gifts for the Poker Fan

Thursday, August 11th, 2005

LOS ANGELES, /PRNewswire/ -- It's a "sure bet" that someone in your family has been bitten by the poker bug and is hoping for something special under the Christmas tree or in the stocking this holiday season. The WORLD POKER TOUR™ is unveiling a little something for everyone-from beautiful 14- karat gold jewelry for men and women, to card shufflers to the DVD Collection of WPT's most recent $70 million Season III. These gifts will allow the poker fan in your life to truly "get in the game."

Many of these items can also be purchased on the WPT webstore at http://www.worldpokertour.com, along with a full line of other products including: cards, chips, poker sets, apparel, lingerie, boxer shorts, hats, books, WPT brand novelty items including magnets, antenna toppers, key chains, wrist watches, wall clocks, decorative tabletop clocks, and alarm clocks.

The WPT launched the poker phenomenon when it first aired on the Travel Channel on March 30, 2003, and it continues to lead the way in developing poker as a major international sport. Viewers and aspiring tour players can log on to http://www.worldpokertour.com for ways to improve their game. The highest rated show ever on The Travel Channel, the WPT is now seen in more than 100 countries and territories worldwide. WORLD POKER TOUR™ airs every Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on the Travel Channel.

Flop sweats and big bets

Think poker is just glorified snakes 'n' ladders? Then why were 140 people - including grizzled pros, pouting Hollywood movie stars and a comparative novice from Milton Keynes - flexing their brains to the max at the first ever London Open last weekend? Paul Doyle investigates

An improvised casino by the Thames, about 500 yards from Tower Bridge. A funny thing: if you took away the red-carpet welcome, the green-felt tables, the world-famous millionaires and the almost-audible whirr of brains in overdrive, this place could be just like the Tesco warehouse Dominic Tofani worked in until he lost his job three months ago.

Instead, it's the second day of the inaugural World Poker Exchange London Open and this 21-year-old from Milton Keynes is vying for a share of the $2m pot. Yesterday, 140 players were in the running, most of whom had paid $10,000 for the privilege; today, only 79 remain, including Dominic, who won his place through a competition run by FHM. Make it to the last 18 and he's guaranteed at least $20,000. First prize is $750,000.

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ESPN is Airing Recent Action of the 2005 World Series of Poker Tonight

Tuesday, August 9th, 2005

Poker action heats up on ESPN in August with coverage of the 2005 World Series of Poker, one of the sport’s most prestigious and challenging events. Serious, and not so serious, gamblers know this is where the action is as world-class pros and aspiring amateurs vie for millions of dollars in prize money. In 2004, the final championship WSOP event had 2,576 entries and a record setting first prize of $5 million.

August features circuit championships and other major events airing from legendary gambling hotspots like Las Vegas, Nevada and Atlantic City, New Jersey. ESPN’s poker coverage airs on Fridays, 10:30pm, and Tuesdays, 8:00pm.

Hollywood Poker Antes Up for 2006 Calendar Model Search

Monday, August 8th, 2005

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Aug. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Who needs a straight flush when you have a Top Pair? Hollywood Poker, "where the stars come to play," has announced its newest ace up its sleeve: the search for 12 sexy poker faces for the 2006 Hollywood Poker Girls calendar.

These luscious ladies will also be involved in Hollywood Poker events and advertisements as the site continues to blossom. Commenting on the overwhelming response to the contest, Hollywood Poker star Vince Van Patten said, "Models from all over the world entered the competition, but our selection of top finalists is the cream of the crop.

We had such an enormous turnout for this competition that we, unfortunately, had to turn many gorgeous women away."
Hollywood Poker is on the hunt for the sexiest women around to grace the upcoming 2006 calendar. Based on overall beauty, uniqueness and an interview, the top 50 contestants, currently being posted on the website, will have their stakes raised in the Online Hollywood
Poker Girls Model Search as players vote for their favorite models to decide the top 12 finalists who will be featured in the 2006 Hollywood Poker Girls Calendar and participate at the celebrity studded Calendar Launch Party this November in Hollywood, CA. Players who vote will automatically enter a drawing to win a trip to the Launch Party.

SOURCE
Hollywood Poker.com
Web Site: http://www.hollywoodpoker.com