Full Tilt Poker Sponsors Movement to Get Poker Recognized as a Sport in the International Games.LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. -- Full Tilt Poker Full Tilt Poker is an online poker cardroom launched in June 2004 with the involvement of a team of poker professionals, among them Howard Lederer, Phil Ivey, Andy Bloch, Mike Matusow, Jennifer Harman and Chris Ferguson. (TM) (www.fulltiltpoker.com), the newly launched online poker Online poker is the game of poker played over the Internet. It has been partly responsible for a dramatic increase in the number of poker players worldwide. In 2005, revenues from online poker were estimated at US$ 200 million per month. software designed by some of the world's leading poker players, is sponsoring "Poker In Athens," an organization whose ultimate goal is to get poker internationally recognized as a sport and sanctioned in the International Games. This initiative has garnered support by top poker players including Chris Ferguson
Chris "Jesus" Ferguson (born Christopher Philip Ferguson April 11 1963, in Los Angeles, California) is a professional poker player. Ferguson attended UCLA where he earned a Ph.D. , Phil Ivey Phil Ivey (born February 1 1976 in Riverside, California) is an American professional poker player. Early years Ivey grew up in New Jersey[1] and crafted his game playing skills amongst his co-workers at a New Brunswick, New Jersey telemarketing firm in the , Howard Lederer Howard Lederer (born October 30, 1964 in Concord, New Hampshire), is a professional poker player and brother of poker professional Annie Duke, and author and poet Katy Lederer. and Phil Gordon
Phil Gordon (born July 6, 1970) is an American professional poker player, author, and commentator, based in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Co-host, Celebrity Poker Showdown Celebrity Poker Showdown was a celebrity game show on the cable network Bravo. It was a limited-run series of five celebrities playing poker. The series ran eight tournaments in five seasons. ) who understand the skill and stamina required to perfect the game of poker. Poker advocates can join these players in supporting this initiative by logging onto www.PokerInAthens.org to connect with other poker enthusiasts and sign a petition for this cause. Currently, indoor games like bridge and chess are recognized as sports by the International Games and "Poker In Athens" representatives are dedicated to ensuring poker is also acknowledged. As a first step, the organization will be mobilizing petitioners throughout the country, as well as creating their community site www.PokerInAthens.org to help rally poker fans to join the cause. The company will also launch a multi-million dollar television, print and radio advertising campaign to further raise awareness of this initiative. "Since bridge and chess are recognized as sports in the International Games, why shouldn't poker?," said Phil Gordon, Team Full Tilt member, Bravo's Celebrity Poker Showdown Co-Host, and supporter of 'Poker in Athens.' "Poker is a high-pressured sport that requires skill, stamina and dedication and is covered by leading sports networks and publications. Poker players work just as hard as athletes to perfect our game and we should be given the same opportunities to demonstrate our commitment to the sport." "Poker in Athens" is supported by Team Full Tilt, the official group of professional poker players behind Full Tilt Poker that is comprised of the some of the world's finest World's Finest may refer to:
Erick Lindgren (born August 11, 1976 in Burney, California) is an American professional poker player. , Erik Seidel, Andy Bloch, Phil Gordon (Co-host, Celebrity Poker Showdown,) Clonie Gowen, Jennifer Harman, and John Juanda. The team has come together to raise awareness for this initiative and encourage other poker supporters to log onto PokerInAthens.org to sign a sanctioning petition, and connect with other enthusiasts. Sponsor of "Poker in Athens," Full Tilt Poker software, developed by Los Angeles-based software development company TiltWare, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , has offered poker fans five popular games to play for free since April 2004 and has recently launched real money games and tournaments through its licensee Vert Enterprises Inc. in areas where online games of skill are permitted. Vert Enterprises shall be licensed and regulated by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission The Kahnawake Gaming Commission is an organisation that sells casino licences. It is based in Kahnawake 14, Quebec. It licenses a large number of online casinos and online poker rooms. in Canada. The Team Full Tilt members have all made commitments to contribute their time and energy teaching others how to become better poker players, as well as increase their enjoyment of the game. Users can play against Team Full Tilt members by logging onto www.fulltiltpoker.com and joining the game. Laws and regulations permitting and when users feel ready, they can also play against Team Full Tilt members in low-stake, real money games, courtesy of Vert Enterprises. Any money won by Team Full Tilt members in those games will be donated to an international charity by Vert Enterprises. About Full Tilt Poker Full Tilt Poker(TM) software was developed by TiltWare LLC, a software development and licensing company based in Los Angeles, California that was specifically created to develop the next generation of online poker software. "Team Full Tilt," is the official group of professional poker players behind Full Tilt Poker and is comprised of some of the world's finest poker players, including Andy Bloch, Chris Ferguson, Phil Gordon, Clonie Gowen, Phil Ivey, John Juanda, Howard Lederer, Erick Lindgren, Erik Seidel and Jennifer Harman who all have a strong understanding of the passion of the game. With innovative graphics, superior customer service and a safe, secure interface, the software is geared to enhance and personalize the online poker experience. Users of all skill levels can download the software at www.fulltiltpoker.com and can play for fun or for real money where online games of skill are permitted. |
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