partypoker.ph Sets Early Odds in Nation's Most Prestigious Poker Tournament
Which celebrity will be hot this year?
(PRWEB) March 2, 2005 -- Will the Aviator Leonardo DiCaprio, the ex Bennifer,
Ben Affleck, or the “Hustler” Larry Flynt have what it takes to place at the top
of the historic poker finals coming up this May in Las Vegas?
Drawn to
the growing enthusiasm that poker has created during the past year, www.partypoker.ph
anticipates more than 20 celebrities are expected to play in the prestigious
no-limits Texas Hold'em series, where finalists pay $10,000 for their seat. This
year's purse is anticipated to exceed $25 million in total prize money, the
biggest pot for any one sporting event outside of boxing
In the spirit of
the event, www.partypoker.ph has created odds (purely to inspire
conversation and not for gambling purposes) on some of the best celebrity
players who are expected to play in the event this year. Leonardo DiCaprio is
near the head of the celebrity pack at 425-to-1 odds. Matt Damon was installed
at a 500-to-1 shot,pegged to outlast friend, Affleck, and fellow actors Lou
Diamond Phillips and Ed Norton all with 600-to-1 rankings. James Woods who
recently opened an online room, was pegged as a 400-to-1 shot. On the higher end
of the odds, longershots include long-time player Larry Flynt, as a 700-to-1
long shot. Gabe Kaplan of the hit 70's show, Welcome Back Kotter, is a top
contender for all players with 250-to-1 odds. Other celebs include actor Tobey
Maguire, at 395-to-1. The celebs, and especially Kaplan, are competing against
such professional well-known contenders as champions, Chris Moneymaker and Greg
Raymer as well as highly regarded pro players Johnny Chan, Phil Helmuth, Howard
Lederer and Annie Duke. Others in the field should include talented players Gus
Hanson, Doyle Brunson, and Richard Weisman.Perhaps a new unknown, getting their
start at www.partypoker.ph will pull up to the top of the
pack.
As poker remains on of the hottest games in America today- with
online poker exploding in popularity, www.partypoker.ph will be well
positioned to have people come to their website to sign up, download the
Partypoker software and play online. With your www.partypoker.ph account you
can play our play money and real money tables and tournaments. Limit or No
Limit. Choose from Hold'em, Omaha Hi, Omaha Hi/Lo, 7 Card Stud and Stud Hi/Lo.
We know it will we an exciting tournament and www.partypoker.ph wishes all
the partipipants the best of luck. Remember www.partypoker.ph , “PH” for
Play Holdem!
About www.partypoker.ph
PartyPoker.com is owned and operated by
WPC Productions, Inc., a company with online gaming management dating back to
1997, a track record of more than $4 Billion in online wagers, and is licensed
and regulated by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission, Quebec, Canada. www.partypoker.ph is an
affiliate of partypoker.com. See http://www.partypoker.ph for full details.
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