' ;?> http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/pressrelease-rss2.php http://www.hollywoodpoker.com en-us http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-180809.htmlPress Release - August 18, 2009 Hollywood, CA (August 18, 2009) - HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) offers both new and current players richly rewarding bonuses for every bankroll and player level with seven sweet reload bonus offers. The popular poker site understands that every player has different needs and requirements in their game and each deserves a chance of being rewarded regardless of experience or status or bankroll size. HollywoodPoker remains committed to keeping players happy as evident in the unveiling of their new feature laden poker software. Some great new functions at HollywoodPoker include convenient games filters, cash games previews and direct seating, all from the lobby. As players are enjoy the innovative improvements on the tables, they are also treated to exclusive reload bonuses designed to generously pad the bankrolls of all levels of players. With deposits of as little as $25 players can earn 300% return on that investment with HollywoodPoker's chart topping bonus! There is up to $2,000 in extra poker cash in store for players when they reload their real money accounts at HollywoodPoker. In fact, any player is eligible to select and get rewarded with any one of these seven tempting reload bonus selections. "Easy navigation, excellent table action, extra generous, easy-clearing reload bonuses, super special Celebrity treatment! You can only get all these at HollywoodPoker...nowhere else!" commented HollywoodPoker's spokesperson, Vince Van Patten. About HollywoodPoker.com HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) is "Where The Stars Come To Play!". Over 300 celebrities can be found on HollywoodPoker.com. Celebrities that have played in recent events include James Woods (Shark), Kelly Hu (The Tournament), Tom Everett Scott (Race to Witch Mountain), Billy Burke (Twilight), Michael Gladis (Mad Men) and many others. For additional media information, please contact: : PR@hollywoodpoker.com2009-08-18http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-100809.htmlPress Release - August 10, 2009 Hollywood, CA (August 10, 2009) – HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) is giving away super easy-to-clear bonuses as prizes in its Deposit Bonus Freerolls. The bonus prizes payout $25, $50 and $75 to third, second and first place winners of the Freerolls respectively. These bonus freerolls run twenty-two (22) times each day. The payout amounts will generously pad the bankrolls of all levels of players when they activate the bonuses with a modest minimum deposit into their accounts at HollywoodPoker as well as fulfill the super low play through requirements of the bonus. "Online poker players, you have all the right reasons to play harder and more often at HollywoodPoker. With easy clearing bonuses, a hot Hand Race, superb Celebrity poker games and multiple LIVE event opportunities, there is no reason not to play." said Vince Van Patten, HollywoodPoker spokesperson. About HollywoodPoker.com HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) is "Where The Stars Come To Play!". Over 300 celebrities can be found on HollywoodPoker.com. Celebrities that have played in recent events include James Woods (Shark), Kelly Hu (The Tournament), Tom Everett Scott (Race to Witch Mountain), Billy Burke (Twilight), Michael Gladis (Mad Men) and many others. For additional media information, please contact: : PR@hollywoodpoker.com2009-08-10http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-030809.htmlPress Release - August 03, 2009 Hollywood, CA (August 03, 2009) - With over 80 lovelies vying for a dozen coveted spots in the highly anticipated 2010 HollywoodPoker.com and CLUBHollywood Calendar, the search finals are underway. Thus far, votes have surpassed the million mark as players and visitors from over 30 countries are flocking to the sites to make sure their favourite pin ups make it into the final round. From thousands of worldwide entries the finals will select 12 from a list of more than 50 winners from preliminary rounds. Hopefuls from North America, Europe and Asia will compete to be crowned a 2010 HollywoodPoker and ClubHollywood Calendar Girl and make a team of 12. This year's finalists include several past HollywoodPoker Girl Calendar winners, as well as international beauty queens, Hawaiian Tropic contest winners, professional models, actresses and singers. "Each year the search grows to mind blowing size! This year alone we received well over 12,000 entries from all over the world. We agonized long and hard in reducing the field to just 50 ladies. Now, it's up to the players and everyone else online to decide who makes it into the 2010 calendar. These girls are counting on your votes to see them through to the final 12. Don't let them down," commented HollywoodPoker spokesperson Vince Van Patten. Besides gracing the pages of the 2010 calendar and very popular playing cards, the divine dozen will be found three times a week playing at the HollywoodPoker Celebrity Bounty Series tables alongside a stellar line up of over 300 Hollywood Celebrities such as James Woods (Shark), Kelly Hu (The Tournament), Kevin Nealon (Weeds), Willie Garson (Sex and the City: The Movie), Donnie Wahlberg (New Kids On The Block), Michael Gladis (Mad Men) and Billy Burke (Twilight). Vote for your favorite and follow the 2010 sexy hopefuls on the web at http://pokergirls.hollywoodpoker.com/ and http://www.myspace.com/hollywoodpokergirls. About HollywoodPoker.com HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) is "Where The Stars Come To Play!". HollywoodPoker.com delivers the broadest range of online poker games, monthly tournaments with over $14 Million in prize pools plus HollywoodPoker's signature Celebrity Bounty Events that have paid out over $500,000 in bounties. For additional media information, please contact: : PR@hollywoodpoker.com2009-08-03http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-010809.htmlPress Release - August 01, 2009 Hollywood, CA (August 01, 2009) - HollywoodPoker.com fresh, invigorated and sporting an all-new powerful online poker software platform is now giving away cash to its players in a sensational $60,000 Hand Race. The site, a long-standing favorite among online poker players for unparalleled gaming action and legendary Hollywood Celebrity encounters via their signature Celebrity Bounty Series Tournaments, announced that up to 2,000 players accumulating the highest number of raked-hands-played will go on to play for cash and tickets via four different Freerolls. All race details can be found at http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/tournaments/hand-race.html. In addition enjoying augmented rewards, HollywoodPoker players are also bulking up their chipstacks for winning opportunities in colossal weekend money makers - over $1.8 Million in tournaments. Both HollywoodPoker's play money and real money players are in for a phenomenal treat with its new poker software released with many industry-first, advanced features and new functions, just in time for the busy LIVE poker event season starting up. "Everyone is hitting the tables harder and faster especially with our sleeker, ultra attractive multi-functional online poker. And coinciding with the sensationally hot August Hand Race is the announcement of a new, super friendly point requirement for the esteemed Walk Of Fame status." said Vince Van Patten, HollywoodPoker spokesperson. "On top of all that, our HollywoodPoker LIVE tournament hub is buzzing with events in Estoril, Portugal and Riga, Latvia." About HollywoodPoker.com HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) is "Where The Stars Come To Play!". Over 300 celebrities can be found on HollywoodPoker.com. Celebrities that have played in recent events include James Woods (Shark), Kelly Hu (The Tournament), Tom Everett Scott (Race to Witch Mountain), Billy Burke (Twilight), Michael Gladis (Mad Men) and many others. For additional media information, please contact: : PR@hollywoodpoker.com2009-08-01http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-310309.htmlPress Release - March 31, 2009 Hollywood, CA (March 31, 2009) - HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) marks the 40th year of the phenomenal annual poker extravaganza, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2009, by generously giving away no less than $425,000 in Celebrity-class All-Inclusive Main Event Packages. Each package offers one main event seat ($10,000 buy-in) at the WSOP Championship in Las Vegas. HollywoodPoker's scheduled WSOP satellite online finals will run from March 26th. through to June 14th. Buy-in is at $300+$20. With at least twenty-five to be given away, HollywoodPoker's spectacular packages will cover accommodation at the glamorous five-star Venetian Palazzo Hotel in Las Vegas, a generous amount of traveling & spending allowances to be used at leisure and exclusive HollywoodPoker merchandise. The site is also promising online poker players' who finish in the first five positions out of the money at the World Series Of Poker Main Event, a seat at the 2010 championships worth $10,000 each with their exclusive HollywoodPoker Bubble Insurance coverage. Online poker players are not required to purchase the main event ticket at HollywoodPoker to be eligible for coverage. Players' only need earn 1000 easily attainable player points at the site upon registration until June 30th. HollywoodPoker spokesperson Vince Van Patten commented on the site's WSOP Bubble Insurance push, saying "We're poker players too and we know just how it feels to be out there on a limb where up means the money and down means absolutely nothing". As HollywoodPoker revs up its engines for WSOP 2009, it is also gearing up for the season finale of its HollywoodPoker LIVE Europe events. HollywoodPoker players are working extra hard to get to the Grand Final in Monte Carlo, Monaco on All-Inclusive Main Event Packages worth almost $20,000 each. Tournament buy-in is at $300+20 but players can choose to work their way up via six (6) daily satellite qualifiers that start at just $1. More information on WSOP packages and scheduled satellites can be found at the HollywoodPoker WSOP Central (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/tournaments/wsop2009-central.html). Information about HollywoodPoker LIVE Monte Carlo Grand Final can be found at http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/tournaments/HP-live-monte.html About HollywoodPoker.com HollywoodPoker.com is "Where The Stars Come To Play!". HollywoodPoker.com delivers the broadest range of online poker games, monthly tournaments with over $14 Million in prize pools plus HollywoodPoker's signature Celebrity Bounty Events that have paid out over $500,000 in bounties. For additional media information, please contact: PR@hollywoodpoker.com2009-03-31http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-170309.htmlPress Release - March 17, 2009 Hollywood, CA (March 17, 2009) - HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) is proud to present players with the GRAND SERIES OF POKER II (GSOP II) offering an estimated $3,000,000 in collective Prize Pools. This renowned online poker series, culminating at a Grand Slam Final on May 3rd is accessible to all players via multiple channels, including on-going HollywoodPoker GSOP II Event Qualifier Daily Satellites, the GSOP II Leaderboard Events, Daily Grand Slam Qualifiers and the newly added Grand Slam Last Chance Qualifier. Players can start securing a spot at the GRAND SERIES OF POKER II early at HollywoodPoker, via exclusive daily GSOP II Satellites that are currently running. These satellites will send players to Grand Slam Leaderboard Tournaments and a chance at four (4) guaranteed Grand Slam Finals' tickets worth $5,000 each. Alternatively, players also have a choice of joining one of sixteen (16) Direct Grand Slam Qualifiers, each promising a $5,000 Grand Slam Final ticket. Another new and exciting addition to GSOP II is the GSOP SideBet, a competition among SideBet participants for the highest position on the GSOP II Event Leaderboard. "The Grand Series Of Poker II offers players a shot at not only winning big, but also experiencing the thrill and excitement of a live poker event brought directly to them, wherever they area across the globe. It's opportunities like these that we constantly look out for to ensure our players are provided with only the best gaming experience. Just like what we've got going at HollywoodPoker LIVE!" said HollywoodPoker spokesperson Vince Van Patten on the site's current efforts. HollywoodPoker.com delivers the broadest range of online poker games, monthly tournaments with over $14 Million in prize pools plus HollywoodPoker's signature Celebrity Bounty Series that has paid out over $500,000 in bounties. HollywoodPoker LIVE, the site's international live event hub currently hosts weekly online finals, offering premium all-inclusive main event packages to live events all over the world including the continents of Europe and Australia. The site also delivers the broadest range of online poker games, freerolls and a variety of tournaments with over $20 Million in prize pools including the $300,000 monthly ChampionCHIP. More information on the GRAND SERIES OF POKER II can be found at (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/tournaments/gsop2.html). About HollywoodPoker.com HollywoodPoker.com is "Where The Stars Come To Play!". Over 300 celebrities can be found on HollywoodPoker.com. Celebrities that have played in recent events include James Woods (Shark), Vince Van Patten (World Poker Tour), Jason Alexander (The Grand), Dennis Quaid (Smart People), Jon Favreau (Iron Man), Joshua Malina (Big Shots), Mimi Rogers (The Loop), Willie Garson (Sex and the City: The Movie), Stephen Collins (7th Heaven), Seth Meyers (Saturday Night Live), Kelly Hu (In Case of Emergency), Meat Loaf (Urban Decay) and many others. For additional media information, please contact: PR@hollywoodpoker.com2009-03-17http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-100309.htmlPress Release - March 10, 2009 Hollywood, CA (March 10, 2009) - HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) offers eight new deposit bonuses that have been tailored to suit players of every level and bankroll size. The popular poker site understands that every player has different needs and requirements in their game and each deserves a chance of being rewarded regardless of experience or status. HollywoodPoker continues to invest heavily in developing key areas and offers of their site to strengthen player relations. The site's new exclusive bonuses are designed to generously pad the bankrolls of all levels of players when they make a first time deposit into their account at HollywoodPoker. For beginners or first timers at HollywoodPoker there is the special Greenhorn Player Bonus which gives players up to $50 in bonus money for deposits of up to $50. HollywoodPoker continues heaping on the cash for different depositors by offering tempting deposit matches of $100, $500, $1500 and more. Players who make a first deposit can play poker to their hearts' content while growing their bankrolls. These bonuses can easily be cleared within 90 days as players collect rewards points while at the tables. HollywoodPoker's bonuses offer up to a massive $5000 in extra poker cash. Like with many other Hollywood Celebrities, Nick can be found playing at the HollywoodPoker Celebrity Bounty Tournaments, happening three (3) times a week on HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com). Interestingly, on the competitive poker scene in 2006, Nick was the only non-pro to reach the final table of the Full Tilt Pro-Am Equalizer in Las Vegas - more proof that Nick is no poker novice. HollywoodPoker's spokesperson, Vince Van Patten commenting on his pick from the tempting selection said "If you're a poker pro like me you'll love HollywoodPoker's Professional Player Bonus which pays out a whopping $5 Grand!" Besides giving extra cash, all the new bonuses also offer great opportunities and rewards to suit every type of player, including invitations to HollywoodPoker's weekly freerolls for depositing players, rewards points which can be exchanged for entry buy-ins to tournaments such as the $70,000 Euro Grand PrixTM and the $300,000 ChampionChipTM. HollywoodPoker Player Points can further be exchanged for great merchandise including HollywoodPoker branded gear, luxurious travel packages, jewelry, the latest electronic gadgets and more at the . Exclusive only to HollywoodPoker's depositing players are great opportunities to challenge over 300 Hollywood celebrities to Heads-Up games and at the site's signature thrice weekly Celebrity Bounty Series tournaments knocking out Celebrity Players such as James Woods (Shark), Kelly Hu (The Tournament), Tom Everett Scott (Race to Witch Mountain) and Billy Burke (Twilight). HollywoodPoker's hard-to-refuse fantastic offers give players so much for so little, all at a click of a button! To find out more on these exciting bonuses and promotions, visit http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/promotions/deposit-bonus.html About HollywoodPoker.com HollywoodPoker.com is "Where The Stars Come To Play!". HollywoodPoker.com delivers the broadest range of online poker games, monthly tournaments with over $14 Million in prize pools plus HollywoodPoker's signature Celebrity Bounty Events that have paid out over $500,000 in bounties. For additional media information, please contact: PR@hollywoodpoker.com2009-03-10http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-050309.htmlPress Release - March 05, 2009 Hollywood, CA (March 05, 2009) -Vista Global Inc. the operating company for HollywoodPoker and CLUBHollywood has today received approval from Gibraltar's Licensing Authority as a White Label Partner to Ongame Network's RGL (Remote Gambling License) for its online poker site HollywoodPoker.com. Vista Global Inc's casino site CLUBHollywood.com currently holds a provisional Remote Gaming License that is pending final approval from Malta's Lotteries and Gaming Authority. In general, both Remote Gambling Licenses and White Label solutions from these EU nations are difficult to obtain - with just twenty licensed operators approved by Gibraltar as of February 2009. Only blue chip companies with a proven track record in gaming, licensed in a reputable jurisdiction, of solid financial standing and on track with a realistic business plan are considered by the Gibraltar Regulatory Authority & Gambling Commission. In Malta, the Lotteries and Gaming Authority has a long-standing history of providing safety for players and ensuring vigorous protection for users of remote gaming. With these sanctions, Vista Global Inc. is now primed to expand by further penetrating new markets in the online gaming industry with HollywoodPoker, the leader in online Celebrity poker. The hugely successful and popular site is localized in over eight languages while its popular games and tournaments can be viewed in over a dozen including Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Swedish. HollywoodPoker.com is powered by the gaming industry's most popular network Ongame to deliver an extensive range of online poker games from international Live Events to monthly tournaments plus HollywoodPoker's exclusive, signature Celebrity Bounty Series where players get to play with Hollywood Celebrities. CLUBHollywood.com, Vista Global's casino gaming site, running on software by internationally renowned gaming powerhouse Playtech, is also being localised in multiple tongues to offer unparalleled casino games and entertainment including Blackjack, Roulette, Slots, and a host of Progressive Jackpots that promise players across the EU, and other European neighbours, opportunities to increase bankrolls. Vista Global's aggressive efforts in bringing HollywoodPoker's unique brand of poker to new players across globe is coming to fruition as it leverages on strategic alliances that include marketing and affiliate tie-ups in virtually every European market. This concerted multinational marketing effort is seeing greater market share with increased player numbers on all Vista Global gaming sites. About Vista Global Inc. Vista Global, Inc., a world leader in Online Gaming and Marketing, has its global headquarters located at Abacus, Suite 2, Psaila Street, St. Venera, HMR16, Malta. For additional media information, please contact: marcom@hollywoodpoker.com2009-03-05http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-030309.htmlHollywood, CA (March 03, 2009) - HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) Celebrity Player and heartthrob Nicholas (Nick) Gonzalez finishes in second place at this year's World Poker Tour Celebrity Invitational beating out a field of 430 and earning $50,000. As the last celebrity standing at the tournament, Nike bowed out gracefully at the final table to Poker Pro Kassem "Freddy" Deeb's 8 8 . Nick's A6 trailed on the flop with J 7 3 . The turn was 6 , giving Nick a pair of sixes. Nick needed an ace or a six on the river but his fate was sealed with a K . Fans of Nick know him best as pre-med student turned professional boxer Alex Santiago on Showtime's landmark series Resurrection Blvd where he showcased his talents alongside many veteran Latino actors. These days Nick is Dr. Arturo Suarez in Fox TV's groundbreaking first original U.S. English-language television series Mental shot in Bogota, Columbia. Nick's castmates in this highly anticipated series include Chris Vance (Prison Break), Annabella Sciorra (The Sopranos) and Marisa Ramirez (The Young and The Restless). Like with many other Hollywood Celebrities, Nick can be found playing at the HollywoodPoker Celebrity Bounty Tournaments, happening three (3) times a week on HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com). Interestingly, on the competitive poker scene in 2006, Nick was the only non-pro to reach the final table of the Full Tilt Pro-Am Equalizer in Las Vegas - more proof that Nick is no poker novice. "It's like I always say, you just never know which celebrity is going to show up at your table and take you out. That's how it plays out at HollywoodPoker and that's how it is with HollywoodPoker Celebrity Players like Nick who's been playing poker since he was a kid. Little wonder he's going heads up against seasoned professionals like Freddy Deebs!" commented HollywoodPoker spokesperson, Vince Van Patten on Nick Gonzalez' very respectable showing at the WPT Celebrity Invitational. As the leader in Celebrity Poker, HollywoodPoker continues to impress players in true Hollywood fashion, offering unparalleled first-rate promotions, bonuses and customer care excellence, fit for a STAR yet available to everyone. More information on HollywoodPoker development, tournaments and promotions can be found at (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com). About HollywoodPoker.com HollywoodPoker.com is "Where The Stars Come To Play!". HollywoodPoker.com delivers the broadest range of online poker games, regular tournaments with over $20 Million in prize pools including the $300,000 weekly ChampionChip. Membership to its exclusive club opens doors to millions in tournament prize pools, and to exclusive weekly celebrity bounty events. HollywoodPoker's live event hub, HollywoodPoker LIVE, additionally presents weekly opportunities to participate in international live poker events, via generous all-inclusive main event packages. Over 300 celebrities can be found on HollywoodPoker.com. Celebrities that have played in recent events include James Woods (Shark), Vince Van Patten (World Poker Tour), Jon Favreau (Iron Man), Mimi Rogers (Frozen Kiss), Billy Burke (Twilight), Donnie Wahlberg (New Kids On The Block), Seth Meyers (Saturday Night Live) and many others. For additional media information, please contact: PR@hollywoodpoker.com2009-03-03http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-012209.htmlPress Release - January 22, 2009 Hollywood, CA (January 22, 2009) - HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) Celebrity Model Jennifer Korbin stars in Fox Reality's Solitary v3.0. Said to be Fox Reality's most successful original series, and now in its third season, the show is a gruelling competition which tests participants to the brink of psychological and physical collapse. Sizzling hot HollywoodPoker redhead Jennifer Korbin gives up bathing, sleeping, make-up and even food in order to survive on the show. The petite but fiery Texan is subject to a series of tests which challenge her mental and physical toughness to the core. Jennifer relies on sheer will, patience and endurance throughout her stint on Solitary v3.0, constantly drawing from her experiences as a model and former champion gymnast as well as her educational backgrounds in psychology and criminal justice. When not proving her mettle on reality TV, this sexy beauty can be found gracing the calendar pages of the 2009 HollywoodPoker Girl Calendar or at the poker tables on HollywoodPoker.com. When asked, in an interview with HollywoodPoker, (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/celebrity-poker/news-events/solitary3.html) what her greatest benefit was from participating in Solitary v3.0, Jennifer said, "I think the MOST beneficial aspect of doing this show is the feeling I came away with when I was done...and the things I realized about myself by being forced to be totally alone, and overcoming challenges I never thought I could. That was a pretty cool "benefit".". Like with many other Hollywood Celebrities, Jennifer can be found playing at the HollywoodPoker Celebrity Bounty Tournaments, happening three (3) times a week on HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) As the leader in Celebrity Poker, HollywoodPoker continues to impress players in true Hollywood fashion, offering unparalleled first-rate promotions, bonuses and customer care excellence, fit for a STAR yet available to everyone. More information on HollywoodPoker development, tournaments and promotions can be found at (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com). About HollywoodPoker.com HollywoodPoker.com(http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) is "Where The Stars Come To Play!". HollywoodPoker.com delivers the broadest range of online poker games, regular tournaments with over $14 Million in prize pools including the $750,000 monthly GRAND. A membership to this exclusive club includes a chance to win some of the millions of dollars up for grabs in tournament prize pools as well as access to three exclusive celebrity bounty events every week. Over 200 celebrities can be found on HollywoodPoker.com. Celebrities that have played in recent events include James Woods (Shark), Vince Van Patten (World Poker Tour), Jason Alexander (The Grand), Dennis Quaid (Smart People), Jon Favreau (Iron Man), Joshua Malina (Big Shots), Mimi Rogers (The Loop), Willie Garson (Sex and the City: The Movie), Stephen Collins (7th Heaven), Seth Meyers (Saturday Night Live), Kelly Hu (In Case of Emergency), Meat Loaf (Urban Decay) and many others. For additional media information, please contact: PR@hollywoodpoker.com2009-01-22http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-011209.htmlPress Release - January 12, 2009 Hollywood, CA (January 12, 2009) - HollywoodPoker.com unleashes the wildly sexy 2009 HollywoodPoker Girl Calendar, hot off the press and just in time for the brand new year. Available on the site for purchase, fans of sizzling models; Gelusa Zaripova, Emily Marie, Tracy Nova, Laura Leigh (True Beauty), Melissa Jo Berry, Mellie Zadeh, Kelli Lam, Claudia Verela, Hillary Fisher, Noelle Joy, Cathleen Lee and Jennifer Korbin, have been urged to get their copy while there's still stock. These twelve beautiful ladies not only have their own spread in the 2009 calendar, they will also be featured on the site. Each HollywoodPoker Girl Calendar Model will be provided with a dedicated section where millions of fans are welcome to visit and get to know them more intimately. Additionally, they will represent HollywoodPoker at international industry events plus they can be found playing at the HollywoodPoker Celebrity Bounty Tournaments, happening three (3) times a week at the site. "All I've got to say is, with beauties like ours in the 2009 HollywoodPoker Girl calendar, who wouldn't want to have all twelve delivered right to their doorstep! With the up-coming model search starting soon, we're anticipating more than this year's overwhelming response of over 10,000 international applicants step up and try out to be a HollywoodPoker Model!" commented HollywoodPoker spokesperson Vince Van Patten. HollywoodPoker, the leader in Celebrity Poker have taken the glamour of the game up a notch, hosting hundreds of Hollywood Stars and International Models at their tables. In true Tinsel Town fashion, the site continues to impress players with premium offers, promotions and unequalled customer service, fit for a STAR but open to all. More information on HollywoodPoker development, tournaments and promotions can be found at (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com). About HollywoodPoker.com HollywoodPoker.com is "Where The Stars Come To Play!". HollywoodPoker.com delivers the broadest range of online poker games, regular tournaments with over $20 Million in prize pools including the $1,000,000 monthly GRAND. A membership to this exclusive club includes a chance to win millions in tournament prize pools, and access to exclusive celebrity bounty events every week. HollywoodPoker's live event hub, HollywoodPoker LIVE, additionally presents weekly opportunities for members to participate in international live poker events, offering a generous allocation of all-inclusive main event packages. Over 300 celebrities can be found on HollywoodPoker.com. Celebrities that have played in recent events include James Woods (Shark), Vince Van Patten (World Poker Tour), Jon Favreau (Iron Man), Mimi Rogers (Falling Up), Jessalyn Gilsig(Heroes), Willie Garson (Sex and the City: The Movie), Donnie Wahlberg (New Kids On The Block), Seth Meyers (Saturday Night Live) and many others. For additional media information, please contact: PR@hollywoodpoker.com2009-01-12http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-010909.htmlPress Release - January 9, 2009 Hollywood, CA (January 9, 2009) - HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) recently launched their ClubHollywoodPoker Loyalty Store, presenting members with an extensive array of over 400 items including the much anticipated 2009 HollywoodPoker Girls Calendar, exclusive HollywoodPoker Premiums, Five-Star Holiday Packages, Consumer Electronics, Poker Tables, Poker Accessories and much more. All items are available at incredible rates via the site's convenient player point exchange system. "The best part is, on top of all that we're offering we also have fabulous on-going promotions and items that are frequently being added and updated at the ClubHollywoodPoker Loyalty Store, so there will always be something new for our members! In the spirit of keeping with HollywoodPoker's mission of satisfying members needs this is just one initiative out of the many more that will be launched in 2009!" commented HollywoodPoker spokesperson Vince Van Patten on the launch of the site's new store. Catering to players of every demographic, the new Loyalty Store allows the site's international player base access to an abundance of items that can be easily exchanged for player points gathered at HollywoodPoker, thus enriching their online poker experience. The site, steering fast ahead of industry standards in offering members bigger and better rewards has gained a remarkable following across the globe. This in itself is a testament of their dedication to their players. More information on HollywoodPoker development, tournaments and promotions can be found at (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com). About HollywoodPoker.com HollywoodPoker.com is "Where The Stars Come To Play!". HollywoodPoker.com delivers the broadest range of online poker games, regular tournaments with over $20 Million in prize pools including the $1,000,000 monthly GRAND. A membership to this exclusive club includes a chance to win millions in tournament prize pools, and access to exclusive celebrity bounty events every week. HollywoodPoker's live event hub, HollywoodPoker LIVE, additionally presents weekly opportunities for members to participate in international live poker events, offering a generous allocation of all-inclusive main event packages. Over 300 celebrities can be found on HollywoodPoker.com. Celebrities that have played in recent events include James Woods (Shark), Vince Van Patten (World Poker Tour), Jon Favreau (Iron Man), Mimi Rogers (Falling Up), Jessalyn Gilsig(Heroes), Donnie Wahlberg (New Kids On The Block), Seth Meyers (Saturday Night Live) and many others. For additional media information, please contact: PR@hollywoodpoker.com2009-01-09http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-010709.htmlPress Release - January 7, 2009 Hollywood, CA (January 7, 2009) - HollywoodPoker.com Celebrity Model Laura Leigh stars in ABC's hit reality show True Beauty. Produced by Tyra Banks and Ashton Kutcher, True Beauty's judges Vanessa Minnillo (former host of TRL and ET), Cheryl Tiegs (America's first supermodel, currently designer and author) and Nole Marin (America's Next Top Model and fashion expert for E!, TV Guide, The Tyra Banks Show) are looking for someone truly beautiful from the outside in. HollywoodPoker is beaming with pride as sultry siren Laura Leigh kickstarts a new and exciting adventure into reality TV stardom. Her stint on True Beauty is icing on the cake for this head-turning stunner from Staten Island, New York, who is featured in the immensely popular 2009 HollywoodPoker Girls Calendar. "Going into the show I was definitely excited but also nervous because True Beauty is a "reality" TV show. I watch plenty of reality TV and they tend to show people having meltdowns or drunken fistfights instead of them getting along with each other. How True Beauty would portray me was a big concern, but I'm over the nervousness because I went out there and I was myself, and that's a good thing." commented Laura Leigh when asked about her expectations going into True Beauty as she sat down for an interview with HollywoodPoker.com and talked candidly about the show (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/celebrity-poker/news-events/true-beauty.html). Laura Leigh and many other Hollywood Celebrities can be found playing at the HollywoodPoker Celebrity Bounty Tournaments, happening three (3) times a week on HollywoodPoker.com As the leader in Celebrity Poker, HollywoodPoker injects its brand of glamour into the game, hosting hundreds of Hollywood Stars and International Models at their tables. The site continues to impress players, in true Tinsel Town fashion, offering unparalleled premium offers, promotions and customer service excellence, fit for a STAR yet available to everyone. More information on HollywoodPoker development, tournaments and promotions can be found at (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com). About HollywoodPoker.com HollywoodPoker.com is "Where The Stars Come To Play!". HollywoodPoker.com delivers the broadest range of online poker games, regular tournaments with over $20 Million in prize pools including the $1,000,000 monthly GRAND. A membership to this exclusive club includes a chance to win millions in tournament prize pools, and access to exclusive celebrity bounty events every week. HollywoodPoker's live event hub, HollywoodPoker LIVE, additionally presents weekly opportunities for members to participate in international live poker events, offering a generous allocation of all-inclusive main event packages. Over 300 celebrities can be found on HollywoodPoker.com. Celebrities that have played in recent events include James Woods (Shark), Vince Van Patten (World Poker Tour), Jon Favreau (Iron Man), Mimi Rogers (Falling Up), Jessalyn Gilsig(Heroes), Donnie Wahlberg (New Kids On The Block), Seth Meyers (Saturday Night Live) and many others. For additional media information, please contact: PR@hollywoodpoker.com2009-01-07http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-010609.htmlPress Release - January 6, 2009 Hollywood, CA (January 6, 2009) - HollywoodPoker.com recently launched their newly upgraded ClubHOLLYWOODPoker Rewards Programme that provides members with bigger returns and better privileges. Included in the site's impressive programme is the avant-garde "Points for Cash Exchange" plan, giving members the option to exchange Player Points for up to $1,000 in instant Cash. Additional point-exchange benefits for all categories of Club members include premium No Load Bonuses, Network-wide Tournament Tickets and access to over 400 items available in the ClubHOLLYWOODPoker Loyalty Store. Some of the extraordinary items available are vacation packages to fabulous poker destinations such as Monte Carlo, Las Vegas and Macau, latest consumer electronics, gaming consoles and much more. "As promised, our 2009 ClubHOLLYWOODPoker Rewards Programme greets loyal members this New Year with one of the industry's most competitive rewards plans ever! This latest programme upgrade is a clear indication that we have not changed our player-oriented focus, as we continuously find ways to give back to them in a big way. With this, members can now exchange points for cash with by simply clicking on a button! said HollywoodPoker spokesperson Vince Van Patten on the ClubHOLLYWOODPoker Rewards Programme upgrade." HollywoodPoker along with the release of the 2009 ClubHOLLYWOODPoker Rewards Programme has also introduced the site's Premium Player Club Programme and the 2009 Walk of Fame Programme, exclusive to high-rolling VIP players. More information on the ClubHOLLYWOODPoker Rewards Programme can be found at (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/promotions/club-hollywood-poker.html). About HollywoodPoker.com HollywoodPoker.com is "Where The Stars Come To Play!". HollywoodPoker.com delivers the broadest range of online poker games, regular tournaments with over $20 Million in prize pools including the $1,000,000 monthly GRAND. A membership to this exclusive club includes a chance to win millions in tournament prize pools, and access to exclusive celebrity bounty events every week. HollywoodPoker's live event hub, HollywoodPoker LIVE, additionally presents weekly opportunities for members to participate in international live poker events, offering a generous allocation of all-inclusive main event packages. Over 300 celebrities can be found on HollywoodPoker.com. Celebrities that have played in recent events include James Woods (Shark), Vince Van Patten (World Poker Tour), Jason Alexander (The Grand), Mena Suvari (American Pie),Dennis Quaid (Smart People), Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother), Jon Favreau (Iron Man), Mimi Rogers (Falling Up), Jessalyn Gilsig(Heroes), Kevin Nealon (Weeds), Willie Garson (Sex and the City: The Movie), Donnie Wahlberg (New Kids On The Block), Kelly Hu (Stiletto) and many others. For additional media information, please contact: PR@hollywoodpoker.com2009-01-06http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-121008.htmlPress Release - December 10, 2008 Hollywood, CA (December 10, 2008) - HollywoodPoker.com has recently sent members on a bounty hunt giving away $50 in reward money for each friend invited to play on the site. Members have been snapping up the offer, earning up to $500 a week! This industry first programme, now allows members the chance to enjoy rewards more effortlessly. The programme also presents Referred players with an incredible $100 Player Referral Bonus, which is by far one of the easiest bonuses to clear following industry standards. This in turn ensures newcomers are encouraged to clear their bonus, enabling them to cash in on rewards fast. Referred players will also get to enjoy a First Deposit Bonus from HollywoodPoker's impressive variety of eight (8), on top of the Player Referral Bonus. "This is an industry-first, friend referral initiative that gives our members a lot more for their efforts. We're encouraging them to take up this programme, spread the word, and reap great rewards! They could significantly increase their bankroll up to $2,000 a month and more, just by inviting their buddies over for a game, that's hardly an offer to miss!" said HollywoodPoker spokesperson, Vince Van Patten on the site's newly launched Friend Referral Programme. The Friend Referral Programme is just one of the many site-wide efforts HollywoodPoker has aligned to give more back to their members, of which they have promised to deliver bigger and better rewards in the near future. More information on the HollywoodPoker Friend Referral Programme can be found at (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/promotions/Invite-A-Friend.html). About HollywoodPoker.com HollywoodPoker.com is "Where The Stars Come To Play!". HollywoodPoker.com delivers the broadest range of online poker games, regular tournaments with over $20 Million in prize pools including the $1,000,000 monthly GRAND. A membership to this exclusive club includes a chance to win millions in tournament prize pools, and access to exclusive celebrity bounty events every week. HollywoodPoker's live event hub, HollywoodPoker LIVE, additionally presents weekly opportunities for members to participate in international live poker events, offering a generous allocation of all-inclusive main event packages. Over 300 celebrities can be found on HollywoodPoker.com. Celebrities that have played in recent events include James Woods (Shark), Vince Van Patten (World Poker Tour), Jason Alexander (The Grand), Mena Suvari (American Pie),Dennis Quaid (Smart People), Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother), Jon Favreau (Iron Man), Mimi Rogers (The Loop), Willie Garson (Sex and the City: The Movie), Stephen Collins (7th Heaven), Donnie Wahlberg (New Kids On The Block), Seth Meyers (Saturday Night Live), Kelly Hu (Stiletto) and many others. For additional media information, please contact: PR@hollywoodpoker.com2008-12-08http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-101008.htmlPress Release - October 10, 2008 Hollywood, CA (October 10, 2008) - CLUBHollywood.com (http://www.clubhollywood.com) recently welcomed thousands of online casino fans when they debuted, bringing the excitement of a Hollywood Hotspot to an online Casino. Positioned to be the home of Celebrities and VIP's alike, CLUBHollywood will offer players unique opportunities both in the virtual and real world with its industry first, CLUB Programme. Complementing the programme, the site encompasses a myriad of unparalleled, licensed and regulated casino games. These include, Blackjack, Roulette, Slots, and a host of Progressive Jackpots that promise endless entertainment with sophisticated animation and great opportunities to increase bankrolls - all in the lap of luxury. CLUBHollywood players, at the same time are also ensured of dedicated support from the site's Concierge Team who is available, around the clock. CLUBHollywood managed by gaming industry professionals Vista Global, powerhouse behind HollywoodPoker.com the leader in Celebrity poker, is confident that their union with Playtech, who developed and maintains CLUBHollywood's impressive software, will provide the site with an added advantage in the site's business development within the industry. In catering to affiliate partners, CLUBHollywood has been enlisted under HollywoodAffiliates (http://www.hollywoodaffiliates.com) who have garnered accolades for providing partners with bigger and better rewards via their remarkable Affiliate Programme. Existing HollywoodPoker affiliates who have been reaping the benefits of this programme since its development, can now easily tap into CLUBHollywood's increasing popularity to earn more commissions at HollywoodAffiliates. For more information on CLUBHollywood, head to http://www.clubhollywood.com/index.html. About ClubHollywood.com ClubHollywood.com (http://www.clubhollywood.com) is one of the leading full-service online casinos that feature the broadest range of online casino games including classic favourites - Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, and Slots along with Progressive Jackpots worth MILLIONS! Members to this Premium Club will enjoy access to large cash prizes, and attractive promotions, all within a Safe and Secure online casino environment backed by unequalled player support from the Concierge Team available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ClubHollywood hosts over 300 Hollywood Celebrities, delivering the most technologically advanced online casino games that are backed by sophisticated software that allows players to access games using the convenient downloadable casino software, giving members the freedom to play from anywhere across the globe, with an internet connection. For additional media information, please contact: PR@clubhollywood.com 2008-10-10http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-091108.htmlPress Release - September 11, 2008 Hollywood, CA (September 11, 2008) - HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) is full steam ahead with bringing its members the chance to play in Europe's biggest live poker events. HOLLYWOODPOKER-LIVE, has just committed to offer incredible all inclusive Main Event Packages to ALL nine (9) championship destinations, of the European Poker Tour* via online satellites! All set for the next stop on the tour itinerary, HOLLYWOODPOKER-LIVE is expected to give away hundreds of thousands of dollars worth in $13,200 Main Event Packages to players for the EPT* London. Online Finals are scheduled for September 21st, at 3:00pm EDT/ 7:00pm GMT. Players who win packages at the online finals will be rest assured to have a spot at the London championships, with travel and accommodation provided PLUS a generous sum of allowances to be enjoyed at their leisure. "We promised that we would continuously provide online poker players with only the biggest and best poker opportunities and we're keeping our word. The European Poker Tour*: Season Five - we're truly elated to be giving players larger than life chances to have a piece of poker glory! We'll keep doing our part and we're certain our players will make us proud!" commented HollywoodPoker spokesperson Vince Van Patten on the site's ongoing HOLLYWOODPOKER-LIVE promotional campaign. HollywoodPoker presents six (6) daily satellite qualifier tournaments starting at just $1, enabling players numerous options to get started on their way to the EPT*! More information on incredible HollywoodPoker Live packages, including London Live and EPT* London promotions can be found at the HOLLYWOODPOKER-LIVE (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/tournaments/HP-live.html). About HollywoodPoker.com HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) is "Where The Stars Come To Play!". HollywoodPoker.com delivers the broadest range of online poker games, regular tournaments with over $14 Million in prize pools including the $750,000 monthly GRAND. A membership to this exclusive club includes a chance to win some of the millions of dollars up for grabs in tournament prize pools as well as access to three exclusive celebrity bounty events every week. Over 300 celebrities can be found on HollywoodPoker.com. Celebrities that have played in recent events include James Woods (Shark), Vince Van Patten (World Poker Tour), Jason Alexander (The Grand), Dennis Quaid (Smart People), Jon Favreau (Iron Man), Joshua Malina (Big Shots), Mimi Rogers (The Loop), Willie Garson (Sex and the City: The Movie), Stephen Collins (7th Heaven), Seth Meyers (Saturday Night Live), Kelly Hu (In Case of Emergency), Meat Loaf (Urban Decay) and many others. For additional media information, please contact: PR@hollywoodpoker.com *European Poker Tour European Poker Tour and EPT are trademarks of European Poker Tour Ltd. or its affiliates. European Poker Tour Ltd. does not sponsor or endorse, and is not associated or affiliated with, HollywoodPoker.com or its products, services, promotions or tournaments. Any promotion or tournament on this site will not guarantee your seat or ability to register for any EPT event or any EPT affiliated event, which is at the sole discretion of European Poker Tour Ltd.2008-09-11http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-082108.html "Press Release - August 21, 2008 Hollywood, CA (August 21, 2008) - HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) is once again proud to present online poker players with a guaranteed $1,000,000 at the GRAND Tournament, scheduled for August 29th through August 31st. The payout for this renowned monthly tournament has been increased to an incredible $1 million, yet again to satisfy the overwhelming demands of online poker fans after having a taste of this super-sized poker tournament in May. The prestigious GRAND Tournament takes place at the end of every month and adopts a three-day flight structure. Players will enter the tables with $10,000 in their chip stack and blinds will increase every 30 minutes, allowing players multiple opportunities to manoeuvre chips and make their way through the tournament. To qualify for the GRAND Tournament, players may buy-in at $1,000+40 or advance through seven (7) daily qualifiers available at the site, two (2) of which are exclusive GRAND Qualifiers with buy-in at $50+4 AND $150+12 respectively, providing players the chance to get their hands on a first class ticket straight to the GRAND! We bring online poker players yet another great opportunity to win BIG. The GRAND has been a long time favourite here at the site and now with the payout raised to a generous $1,000,000, we're sure it will surpass expectations again! commented HollywoodPoker spokesperson, Vince Van Patten on this special installation of the GRAND Tournament. HollywoodPoker is proud to be part of the GRAND community and is continuously striving to ensure players are provided with every opportunity to do great in poker - in line with the site's mission, as it expands internationally. More information on the GRAND Tournament and HOLLYWOODPOKER-LIVE Premium Packages to European live poker events can be found at (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com). About HollywoodPoker.com HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) is ""Where The Stars Come To Play!"". HollywoodPoker.com delivers the broadest range of online poker games, regular tournaments with over $14 Million in prize pools including the $750,000 monthly GRAND. A membership to this exclusive club includes a chance to win some of the millions of dollars up for grabs in tournament prize pools as well as access to three exclusive celebrity bounty events every week. Over 300 celebrities can be found on HollywoodPoker.com. Celebrities that have played in recent events include James Woods (Shark), Vince Van Patten (World Poker Tour), Jason Alexander (The Grand), Dennis Quaid (Smart People), Jon Favreau (Iron Man), Joshua Malina (Big Shots), Mimi Rogers (The Loop), Willie Garson (Sex and the City: The Movie), Stephen Collins (7th Heaven), Seth Meyers (Saturday Night Live), Kelly Hu (In Case of Emergency), Meat Loaf (Urban Decay) and many others. For additional media information, please contact: PR@hollywoodpoker.com " 2008-08-21http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-082108.html "Press Release - August 14th, 2008 Hollywood, CA (August 14, 2008) - HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) isn't being modest about taking on Europe as they get ready to hand out multiple Barcelona Live Main Event premium packages worth $15,700 EACH, sending players off to the poker tour in the Mediterranean from September 10th through September 14th 2008 All packages will include Main Event buy - in worth 8,250 PLUS generous travel and accommodation allowances, with the Barcelona Online Final where you can obtain these packages on August 17th at 3:00pm EDT/ 7:00pm GMT and August 31st at 3:00pm EDT/ 7:00pm GMT. These exclusive packages are presented by HOLLYWOODPOKER - LIVE , the site's newest hub of international live tournament promotions that enable players' easier access to these events that once were out of reach to many poker players. For this purpose, HollywoodPoker has continuously made an effort to develop countless of avenues for online poker players to reach their fullest poker potential regardless of experience and bankroll. How we cater to our players is like nowhere else found online! We take their poker experience very seriously and have always looked to providing them a headstart to poker fortunes - all with Hollywood-Celebrity class quality and nothing less commented HollywoodPoker spokesperson Vince Van Patten on the site's ongoing HOLLYWOODPOKER - LIVE promotional campaigns. HollywoodPoker presents six daily satellite qualifier tournaments starting at just $1, enabling players numerous options to get started on their way to the poker fortune in Europe! More information on incredible HollywoodPoker Live packages, including London Live and Barcelona Live promotions can be found at the HOLLYWOODPOKER-LIVE (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/tournaments/HP-live.html). About HollywoodPoker.com HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) is ''Where The Stars Come To Play!''. HollywoodPoker.com delivers the broadest range of online poker games, regular tournaments with over $14 Million in prize pools including the $750,000 monthly GRAND. A membership to this exclusive club includes a chance to win some of the millions of dollars up for grabs in tournament prize pools as well as access to three exclusive celebrity bounty events every week. Over 300 celebrities can be found on HollywoodPoker.com. Celebrities that have played in recent events include James Woods (Shark), Vince Van Patten (World Poker Tour), Jason Alexander (The Grand), Dennis Quaid (Smart People), Jon Favreau (Iron Man), Joshua Malina (Big Shots), Mimi Rogers (The Loop), Willie Garson (Sex and the City: The Movie), Stephen Collins (7th Heaven), Seth Meyers (Saturday Night Live), Kelly Hu (In Case of Emergency), Meat Loaf (Urban Decay) and many others. For additional media information, please contact: PR@hollywoodpoker.com" 2008-08-14http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-073108.html "Press Release - July 31, 2008 Hollywood, CA (July 31, 2008) - HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) has tallied the votes and is proud to reveal the twelve sizzling hot winners who will grace the pages of the much anticipated 2009 HollywoodPoker Girl Calendar, adding to the site's impressive line-up of celebrities and models that frequent HollywoodPoker's industry exclusive Celebrity Bounty Tournaments. The site's latest bevy of beauties to keep a look out for include; Gelusa Zaripova, Emily Marie, Tracy Nova, Laura Leigh, Melissa Jo Berry, Mellie Zadeh, Kelli Lam, Claudia Verela, Hillary Fisher, Noelle Joy, Cat Cornish and Mandy Lynn. Selected from a host of overwhelming entries, these ladies were subsequently voted in by HollywoodPoker members and have proven to not only possess beauty and brains but also unique qualities that have taken them to where they are now. Not only will they have their own spread in the 2009 calendar, these ladies will also be representing the site at international industry events. This has become one of the most anticipated events for our members and each year the search keeps getting bigger and bigger! This year over 10,000 entrants were received from over 20 countries commented HollywoodPoker spokesperson Vince Van Patten. More information on HollywoodPoker development, tournaments and promotions can be found at (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com). About HollywoodPoker.com HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) is ""Where The Stars Come To Play!"". HollywoodPoker.com delivers the broadest range of online poker games, regular tournaments with over $14 Million in prize pools including the $750,000 monthly GRAND. A membership to this exclusive club includes a chance to win some of the millions of dollars up for grabs in tournament prize pools as well as access to three exclusive celebrity bounty events every week. Over 200 celebrities can be found on HollywoodPoker.com. Celebrities that have played in recent events include James Woods (Shark), Vince Van Patten (World Poker Tour), Jason Alexander (The Grand), Dennis Quaid (Smart People), Jon Favreau (Iron Man), Joshua Malina (Big Shots), Mimi Rogers (The Loop), Willie Garson (Sex and the City: The Movie), Stephen Collins (7th Heaven), Seth Meyers (Saturday Night Live), Kelly Hu (In Case of Emergency), Meat Loaf (Urban Decay) and many others. For additional media information, please contact: PR@hollywoodpoker.com " 2008-07-31http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-072408.html "Press Release - July 24, 2008 Hollywood, CA (July 24, 2008) - HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) will host ""London Live Freeroll Your Way To Fame Tournament"" awarding tickets to a chance at winning premium London Live Main Event Packages worth $24,000 EACH, sending them straight to Europe's most talked about poker event this September! The site's exclusive freeroll taking place on August 9th at 12:00pm EDT/4:00pm GMT is open to all players of all skill levels. HollywoodPoker's $24,000 London Live Main Event Package Online Finals, happening every other Sunday beginning July 13th till September 7th at 3:00om EDT/ 7:00pm GMT. We pride ourselves at giving our loyal players a chance at making it big. Our London Live Freeroll Your Way to Fame Tournament provides players a platform to have a piece of Poker fortune absolutely free, commented Vince Van Patten, spokesperson of HollywoodPoker.com. More information on ""London Live Freeroll Your Way To Fame Tournament"" and London Live 10.000 GBP promotions, including HollywoodPoker's London Live Main Event Packages can be found at HollywoodPoker London Live Central (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/tournaments/london-live-central.html). About HollywoodPoker.com HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) is ""Where The Stars Come To Play!"". HollywoodPoker.com delivers the broadest range of online poker games, regular tournaments with over $14 Million in prize pools including the $750,000 monthly GRAND. A membership to this exclusive club includes a chance to win some of the millions of dollars up for grabs in tournament prize pools as well as access to three exclusive celebrity bounty events every week. Over 200 celebrities can be found on HollywoodPoker.com. Celebrities that have played in recent events include James Woods (Shark), Vince Van Patten (World Poker Tour), Jason Alexander (The Grand), Dennis Quaid (Smart People), Jon Favreau (Iron Man), Joshua Malina (Big Shots), Mimi Rogers (The Loop), Willie Garson (Sex and the City: The Movie), Stephen Collins (7th Heaven), Seth Meyers (Saturday Night Live), Kelly Hu (In Case of Emergency), Meat Loaf (Urban Decay) and many others. For additional media information, please contact: PR@hollywoodpoker.com " 2008-07-24http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-071608.html "Press Release - July 16, 2008 Hollywood, CA (July 16, 2008) - HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) promises online poker players' who finish in the first five positions out of the money at the London Live 10,000 GBP Main Event, a seat at the 2009 championships worth 10,000 each with their exclusive HollywoodPoker Bubble Insurance coverage. The site stresses that, online poker players are not required to purchase the main event ticket at HollywoodPoker to be eligible for coverage. Players' only need earn 1000 easily attainable player points at the site upon registration till August 31st. HollywoodPoker spokesperson Vince Van Patten commented on the site's London Live Bubble Insurance push, saying ""We're poker players too and we know just how it feels to be out there on a limb where up means the money and down means absolutely nothing, we can't decide for you but we hope you get covered"". HollywoodPoker provides players with optimum benefits regardless of level, bankroll or country, even more during this London Live 10,000 GBP season with multiple avenues to get to the championships PLUS up to $14, 000,000 in monthly prize pools and access to big money tournaments like the $750,000 GRAND. For more information on HollywoodPoker .com promotions and developments go to (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com). About HollywoodPoker.com HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) is ""Where The Stars Come To Play!''. HollywoodPoker.com delivers the broadest range of online poker games, regular tournaments with over $14 Million in prize pools including the $750,000 monthly GRAND. A membership to this exclusive club includes a chance to win some of the millions of dollars up for grabs in tournament prize pools as well as access to three exclusive celebrity bounty events every week. Over 200 celebrities can be found on HollywoodPoker.com. Celebrities that have played in recent events include James Woods (Shark), Vince Van Patten (World Poker Tour), Jason Alexander (The Grand), Dennis Quaid (Smart People), Jon Favreau (Iron Man), Joshua Malina (Big Shots), Mimi Rogers (The Loop), Willie Garson (Sex and the City: The Movie), Stephen Collins (7th Heaven), Seth Meyers (Saturday Night Live), Kelly Hu (In Case of Emergency), Meat Loaf (Urban Decay) and many others. * About World Series Of Poker Europe World Series of Poker Europe and WSOPE are trademarks of Harrah's License Company, LLC or its affiliates (collectively ""Harrah's""). Harrah's does not sponsor or endorse, and is not associated or affiliated with, HollywoodPoker.com or its products, services, promotions or tournaments. Any promotion or tournament on this site will not guarantee your seat or ability to register for any WSOPE event or any WSOPE affiliated event, which is at the sole discretion of Harrah's. For additional media information, please contact: PR@hollywoodpoker.com " 2008-07-16http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-070208.html "Press Release - July 2, 2008 Hollywood, CA (July 2, 2008) - HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) goes all in at the 2008 London Live 10,000 GBP offering all-inclusive CELEBRITY class packages that provide players with the London Live 10,000 GBP Main Event buy-in worth 10,000 PLUS travel and accommodation allowances, ensuring all they have to think about is winning BIG at the most prestigious poker event in Europe! These exclusive packages are within reach of all players regardless of experience and bankroll through countless of avenues HollywoodPoker has developed via the site's ""Live like a Hollywood Celebrity London Live Tournament Series!"" HollywoodPoker's not stopping in Vegas! We want all our players to have every opportunity to win and win BIG at the London Live 10,000 GBP too! commented HollywoodPoker spokesperson Vince Van Patten on the site's comprehensive London Live campaign. The London Live 10,000 GBP an extension of the world-renowned WSOP, back in its second year, promises to offer players an overwhelming prize pool that poker enthusiasts and critics alike are confident will not disappoint. HollywoodPoker in ensuring the championships are accessible to all players, presents six daily London Live online qualifier tournaments starting at just $1, providing players with numerous options to get started on their way to the London Live 10,000 GBP fortune! More information on these packages, qualifiers and incredible coverage can be found at the HollywoodPoker London Live Central (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/tournaments/london-live-central.html). About HollywoodPoker.com Over 200 celebrities can be found on HollywoodPoker.com. Celebrities that have played in recent events include James Woods (Shark), Vince Van Patten (World Poker Tour), Jason Alexander (The Grand), Dennis Quaid (Smart People), Jon Favreau (Iron Man), Joshua Malina (Big Shots), Mimi Rogers (The Loop), Willie Garson (Sex and the City: The Movie), Stephen Collins (7th Heaven), Seth Meyers (Saturday Night Live), Kelly Hu (In Case of Emergency), Meat Loaf (Urban Decay) and many others. HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) is ""Where The Stars Come To Play!"". HollywoodPoker.com delivers the broadest range of online poker games, regular tournaments with over $14 Million in prize pools including the $750,000 monthly GRAND. A membership to this exclusive club includes a chance to win some of the millions of dollars up for grabs in tournament prize pools as well as access to three exclusive celebrity bounty events every week. * About World Series Of Poker Europe World Series of Poker Europe and WSOPE are trademarks of Harrah's License Company, LLC or its affiliates (collectively ""Harrah's""). Harrah's does not sponsor or endorse, and is not associated or affiliated with, HollywoodPoker.com or its products, services, promotions or tournaments. Any promotion or tournament on this site will not guarantee your seat or ability to register for any WSOPE event or any WSOPE affiliated event, which is at the sole discretion of Harrah's. For additional media information, please contact: PR@hollywoodpoker.com" 2008-07-02http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-051308.html "Press Release - May 13, 2008 Hollywood, CA (May 13, 2008) - HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) proudly brings online poker players the first ever $1,000,000 Grand Tournament super-sized with the ""World Series Of Poker Slam!"" that has been chocked full with World Series Of Poker premier packages worth more than $120,000. The HollywoodPoker World Series Of Poker Grand Weekend happening in conjunction with the Grand Tournament presents players value added WSOP Package tournaments taking place after each Grand event scheduled from May 30th thru June 1st. Online poker fans have the opportunity to win an incredible combo of the WSOP Main Event Seat Package PLUS the Side Events Package worth $26,500 at Sunday's ""$45,000 WSOP Grand Slam!"" that will transform the tournament champion's WSOP experience into an ultimate twenty-day luxurious ascent to online poker stardom! Leading up to that grand finale is Friday's fabulous ""$40,000 WSOP Side Event Slam!"" that awards top three finalists a WSOP Side Events Package each and Saturday's ""$35,000 WSOP Main Event Slam!"" awarding the top two finalists a WSOP Main Event Package each. HollywoodPoker in their mission to please players has opened yet another avenue for members to make their way to the 2008 WSOP in HollywoodPoker celebrity style. This has fortified the site's ongoing WSOP program which already offers a plethora of opportunities for players of every level and bankroll, making the WSOP more accessible than ever. More information on WSOP premium packages and the Grand Tournament can be found at (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com). About HollywoodPoker.com HollywoodPoker.com(http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) is ""Where The Stars Come To Play!"". HollywoodPoker.com delivers the broadest range of online poker games, regular tournaments with over $14 Million in prize pools including the $1,000,000 monthly GRAND. A membership to this exclusive club includes a chance to win some of the millions of dollars up for grabs in tournament prize pools as well as access to three exclusive celebrity bounty events every week. Over 200 celebrities can be found on HollywoodPoker.com. Celebrities that have played in recent events include James Woods (Shark), Vince Van Patten (World Poker Tour), Jason Alexander (The Grand), Dennis Quaid (Smart People), Jon Favreau (Iron Man), Joshua Malina (Big Shots), Mimi Rogers (The Loop), Willie Garson (Sex and the City: The Movie), Stephen Collins (7th Heaven), Seth Meyers (Saturday Night Live), Kelly Hu (In Case of Emergency), Meat Loaf (Urban Decay) and many others. For additional media information, please contact: PR@hollywoodpoker.com" 2008-05-13http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-042208.html "Press Release - April 22, 2008 Hollywood, CA (April 22, 2008) - HollywoodPoker.com (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) offers a variety of new deposit bonuses that have been tailored to suit players of every level and bankroll. The site, in understanding that every player has different needs and requirements in their game deserves a chance of being rewarded regardless of experience or status, is key in developing their player relations and rewards program. The site's new bonuses range from beginner exclusives to the impressive Poker Pro deposit bonus that rewards experienced players access to a WSOP Seat Package qualifier ticket and a host of gifts and privileges, including the chance to make up to $5000 in cash upon clearing their bonus and trading in points. HollywoodPoker's spokesperson, Vince Van Patten commenting on his pick from the selection said ""If you're a poker pro like me you'll love HollywoodPoker's top end bonus which pays out a whopping $5 Grand!"" All new bonuses offer great opportunities and rewards to every type of player, including invitations to HollywoodPoker's weekly WSOP freeroll for depositing players, rewards points for exchange of tickets for cash games and great merchandise including Apple iPod's. The site has made the WSOP championships more accessible than ever, making it hard for players to refuse these fantastic offers that give them so much for so little, all at a click of a button! To find out more on these exciting bonuses and promotions, visit http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/promotions/deposit-bonus.html About HollywoodPoker.com HollywoodPoker.com(http://www.hollywoodpoker.com) is ""Where The Stars Come To Play!"". HollywoodPoker.com delivers the broadest range of online poker games, regular tournaments with over $14 Million in prize pools including the $750,000 monthly GRAND. A membership to this exclusive club includes a chance to win some of the millions of dollars up for grabs in tournament prize pools as well as access to three exclusive celebrity bounty events every week. Over 200 celebrities can be found on HollywoodPoker.com. Celebrities that have played in recent events include James Woods (Shark), Vince Van Patten (World Poker Tour), Jason Alexander (The Grand), Dennis Quaid (Smart People), Jon Favreau (Iron Man), Joshua Malina (Big Shots), Mimi Rogers (The Loop), Willie Garson (Sex and the City: The Movie), Stephen Collins (7th Heaven), Seth Meyers (Saturday Night Live), Kelly Hu (In Case of Emergency), Meat Loaf (Urban Decay) and many others. For additional media information, please contact: PR@hollywoodpoker.com" 2008-04-22http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-041108.html "Press Release - April 11, 2008 Hollywood, CA (April 11, 2008) - HollywoodPoker.com received great response from members at their first weekly WSOP Freeroll Your Way To Fame tournament that offers winners free entry into the site's weekly WSOP Seat Package tourneys worth up to $16,000 and a chance to make millions at the WSOP for absolutely FREE! The WSOP Freeroll Your Way to Fame tournament, happening Saturday's at 12:00 EDT/ 4:00pm GMT till May 31st 2008 has been incorporated into the site's WSOP offerings as a ""Thank You"" to all depositing players. Not only will HollywoodPoker be awarding the weekly champion with a $300+20 ticket that's good for entry into three weekly WSOP Package give-away events, final table members will also be awarded a $30+3 ticket, giving them a free shot in the WSOP qualifier event. ""It's all about STAR treatment at HollywoodPoker, and this is our way of rewarding loyal members who do what they love with us"" commented Vince Van Patten, spokesperson of HollywoodPoker.com, on the exclusive WSOP freeroll. HollywoodPoker's ""Live like a Hollywood Celebrity WSOP Tournament Series!"" presents players with more opportunities to get to the WSOP, promising star-studded action at the tables all the way to the championships. With nearly forty WSOP Packages up for grabs, HollywoodPoker is serving up over $1Million in prize packages! More information on these tournaments and WSOP premium packages can be found at HollywoodPoker WSOP Central (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/tournaments/wsop2008-central.html). About HollywoodPoker.com HollywoodPoker.com is ""Where The Stars Come To Play!"". HollywoodPoker.com delivers the broadest range of online poker games, regular tournaments with over $14 Million in prize pools including the $750,000 monthly GRAND. A membership to this exclusive club includes a chance to win some of the millions of dollars up for grabs in tournament prize pools as well as access to three exclusive celebrity bounty events every week. Over 200 celebrities can be found on HollywoodPoker.com. Celebrities that have played in recent events include James Woods (Shark), Vince Van Patten (World Poker Tour), Jason Alexander (The Grand), Dennis Quaid (Smart People), Jon Favreau (Iron Man), Joshua Malina (Big Shots), Mimi Rogers (The Loop), Willie Garson (Sex and the City: The Movie), Stephen Collins (7th Heaven), Seth Meyers (Saturday Night Live), Kelly Hu (X-men), Meat Loaf (Urban Decay) and many others. For additional media information, please contact: PR@hollywoodpoker.com" 2008-04-11http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-020408.htmlPress Release - February 4th, 2008 HollywoodPoker.com Prepares Marketing Campaign for European Expansion Hollywood, CA (February 4th, 2008) - HollywoodPoker.com, online poker home of celebrities; hosted over a thousand top affiliates, managers and industry representatives at the recent CAP Eur2008-02-04http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-020408b.htmlPress Release - February 4th, 2008 HollywoodPoker.com Raises The Grand Tournament Prize Pool to $750,000 Hollywood, CA (February 4th, 2008) - HollywoodPoker.com, online poker home of celebrities, has raised its big-stack game The Grand Tournament guarantee by a whopping fifty percent to $750,02008-02-04http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-012108.htmlPress Release - January 22, 2008 Hollywood, CA (January 22, 2008) - HollywoodPoker.com, online poker home of celebrities, saw Willie Garson of the upcoming Sex and the City: The Movie winning last week's Canadian Poker Night tournament. A frequent celebrity online poker player at HollywoodPoker.com, Garson dominated the online tables last week. The Canadian Poker Night is part of the site's three weekly Celebrity events which include bounties for players who knockout a celebrity during the tournaments, thousands more were added to player's bankrolls for taking out celebrities, bringing total payouts so far to over $265,000. Garson had a showdown with player beebo0x to emerge as the winner. A regular with many celebrity bounties under his belt, beebo0x figured his suited connectors would hold him well for the win. As it turned out, both players managed an Ace pair on the board. Fortunately, Garson's Cowboy kicker delivered him the winning hand. "It was a good day and the cards were on my side," said Garson. Commenting on how it felt to knockout fellow celebrities Christopher Rich (Reba), Kato Kaelin (Revamped) and Ken Howard (Cane, and Sylvester Stallone's Rambo), Garson added: "It felt great because there are so many really good players on the site." To play in exclusive celebrity events and win big dollar bounties, join HollywoodPoker.com's weekly Celebrity Bounty Series. About HollywoodPoker.com HollywoodPoker.com is "Where The Stars Come To Play!" Our mission is to provide players with world-class, secure online poker entertainment with access to exclusive celebrity games. HollywoodPoker.com delivers the most technologically advanced online poker games, regular tournaments with huge prize pools, the industry's most professional and responsive player support team and vibrant and exciting game rooms and community message boards. At HollywoodPoker.com every player gets the star treatment. A membership to this exclusive club includes a chance to win some of the millions of dollars up for grabs in tournament prize pools as well as access to three exclusive celebrity bounty events every week. Over 200 celebrities can be found on HollywoodPoker.com. Celebrities that have played in recent events include James Woods (Shark), Vince Van Patten (World Poker Tour), Jason Alexander (The Grand), Dennis Quaid (Smart People), Jon Favreau (Iron Man), Joshua Malina (Big Shots), Mimi Rogers (The Loop), Willie Garson (Sex and the City: The Movie), Stephen Collins (7th Heaven), Seth Meyers (Saturday Night Live), Kelly Hu (X-men), Meat Loaf (Urban Decay) and many others. For additional media information, please contact: PR@hollywoodpoker.com Read more Hollywood Poker press releases2008-01-22http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/green-room/poker-lifestyle/press-release-021408.htmlPress Release - January 14, 2008 Hollywood, CA (February 14, 2008) - HollywoodPoker.com is offering an Apple iPod nano as a new sign up gift with play at the site. Fast gaining reputation for offering the most lucrative rewards; players at HollywoodPoker.com will be able to redeem their Player2008-01-14