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Poker Pioneers Offer the First Series of Seminars for Poker Enthusiasts
Published: 2004-12-01
 Poker Pioneers Offer the First Series of Seminars for Poker Enthusiasts
Market Wire, December, 2004
As the poker bug is beginning to spread across the nation, three poker pioneers join forces to offer the first-of-its-kind poker seminars for poker enthusiasts. The Poker Camp is a new venture conceived by Anthony & Juli Beebe and Dylan Simpson, veteran poker players who saw a niche for poker enthusiasts seeking out their dreams of playing the final table at a major tournament.
"Poker is a sport that truly is available to anyone. While other sports involve a great deal of time mastering skills in order to merely play against the professionals, an average player can compete against a poker professional simply by putting up the entry fee," says Dylan Simpson, co-founder of The Poker Camp. "Poker players, young and old alike, can get the chance to win a major tournament. Their chances of achieving their dream are even better than winning a major golf tournament, becoming a professional athlete or even winning the lottery."
Dedicated to the education of poker players, The Poker Camp aims to increase the poker enthusiast's skills and enjoyment of tournament poker through educational seminars while increasing the opportunity to make it to the final table. The Poker Camp seminars are two-day weekend getaways at a resort casino and include lodging, meals, poker workshops, practice, and a tournament with cash prizes. Seminars cover basic and advanced skills, betting strategies and feature a workshop with a major poker professional.
The Poker Camp's debut seminar, The Final Table, takes place January 29-30, 2005, at the Jackson Rancheria in Jackson, California, and focuses on No Limit Texas Hold'em. Antonio "The Magician" Esfandiari, one of poker's hottest stars, is featured as a guest speaker and coach. The youngest player to ever win a million-dollar poker tournament prize, Esfandiari holds numerous other titles including 1st place at the 2004 L.A. Poker Classic and at the World Poker Tour televised event.
"It's really exciting to be able to offer our first seminar with such a renowned poker champion," says Juli Beebe, operations director for the Poker Camp. "Esfandiari symbolizes the poker enthusiast's dream of making it to and winning at the final table. The essence of The Poker Camp is to help enthusiasts realize their dream, just like Antonio Esfandiari."
The Final Table seminar also features Lee Jones, a 20-year poker veteran, poker room manager at PokerStars.com and author of "Winning Low Limit Hold'em," to coach participants during the workshops and tournament practice.
Registration for The Poker Camp's seminar "The Final Table at Jackson Rancheria," January 29-30, 2005, is now open. Packages begin at $1,295. Participants can register at www.thepokercamp.com or call (209) 830-6556 for more information.
Contact: Dylan Simpson (408) 379-3896 dsimpson@thepokercamp.com
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PartyPoker.com Joins Poker Tour International for the Costa Rica Classic
Published: 2004-11-26
 PartyPoker.com Joins Poker Tour International for the Costa Rica Classic
Business Wire, Nov 26, 2004
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- This month kicks off in the Poker industry with a cutting edge promotion and high energy. PartyPoker.com, the world's largest online Poker Room, joins the Poker Tour International for the Costa Rica Classic. The new venture came together as a result of the successful Royal Oasis Grand Bahama Poker Tournament held in late August. Comments Pro Player Ted Lawson, winner of this year's Las Vegas Omaha World Poker Series ($500,000) and CEO of Federated National Insurance Company: "The tournament was the best value for the money with most of it going into the pot. The best man won, he played beautifully."
Recent addition and poker favorite Lee Watkinson also joined PTI to promote and participate in the bimonthly series alongside Lawson, Producer Steve Kates of Driftwood Ventures and the Royal Oasis Casino, Tournament Director Burt Kravette, and Pro Player and Latin America Director Humberto Brenes.
This year alone, Watkinson has played five final tables with winnings totaling $1,453,573 in No Limit WPT Legends of Poker Texas Hold'em Championships, Mirage Poker Showdown, 35th Annual Omaha World Series of Poker, No Limit Texas Hold'em Championship World Series of Poker, and the Grand American Poker Classic No Limit Texas Hold'em. Lawson adds, "Watkinson is probably the best in the world." Both Lawson and Watkinson will promote PTI at upcoming events.
The second tournament of the PTI bimonthly series, the Costa Rica Classic is scheduled for December 1, 2004. Local satellite tournaments will run throughout the month of November at the Aurola Holiday Inn San Jose. PartyPoker.com will also run satellite tournaments for buy-ins and accommodations for as low as $6+ 1 a play beginning November 12.
Comments Kates, "It won't be a tournament, it will be an adventure." Prices for the Costa Rica Classic start at $2,599 and include Texas Hold'em buy-in, airfare from Fort Lauderdale, accommodations at Holiday Inn Aurola in San Jose, opening/closing receptions, and refreshments. One re-buy will be available for $400. Winnings include seats in upcoming tournaments and $500,000 based on entries. Events will include pro players and will be televised.
Upcoming tournaments in the Poker Tour International are scheduled for Puerto Rico and St. Kitts. For more information, contact 1-800-432-2294 ext. 127 or visit PartyPoker.com.
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