MEDIA ADVISORY, May 10, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) --
WHAT: After eight months of anticipation and 37 preliminary
tournaments in the 2nd Annual College Poker Championship(tm)
(www.collegepokerchampionship.com), qualified students will have
the opportunity to go head-to-head in this Sunday's Semifinal
Tournament (4pm EST) and earn a highly-coveted seat at the final
table. Only the top 20 percent will advance to the final game on
the 22nd and the chance to take home a significant portion of
the $135,000 prize pool.
To date, more than 25,000 registered participants from 2,400
schools in 55 countries have competed. In addition to vying
for a chance at the title of the official 2005 College Poker
Championship winner, students also accrue points for their
school in the rivalry competition. At the conclusion of the
tournament, the college or university with the highest point
total will be named the official 2005 College Poker Champion.
The Top Ten schools to date will be represented by the
following number of participants in Sunday's Semifinal:
1. Pennsylvania State University, 157
2. University of Florida, 96
3. University of Wisconsin - Madison, 64
4. Purdue University, 63
5. Florida State University, 62
6. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, 60
7. University of Illinois - Urbana-Campaign, 55
8. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, 53
9. University of Texas - Austin, 49
10. University of Central Florida, 47
WHEN: May 15, 2005 4pm EST -- The Semifinal Tournament: Only
students who have advanced in the qualifying tournaments can
participate, the top 20 percent move on to the Final Table.
May 22, 2005 4pm EST -- The Final Table:
-- The Champion will be awarded a $41,000 academic
scholarship.
-- Each contestant placing 1st-10th will earn a $1,000
donation to be awarded to the charity or organization of
their choice.
-- Players placing 2-10 will share a $53,300 scholarship
prize pool.
-- Players placing 11-80 will share a prize pool of $15,500
of scholarship awards.
CONTACT
Interested in speaking to some hip and happenin' young poker players in your area? Lou Krieger, author of Poker for Dummies and the Poker Player's Bible, and the volunteer host of the CPC, is also available. For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact:
Kerry Johnson / Ann Manby, Lotus Public Relations Kerry.Johnson@lotus-pr.com / Ann.Manby@lotus-pr.com 212-922-5885
ABOUT COLLEGE POKER CHAMPIONSHIP
The 2nd Annual College Poker Championship(tm) www.collegepokerchampionship.com is open to registered college and university students worldwide to determine the official 2005 College Poker Championship winner. Entry into the tournament is free of charge, with all events being played with tournament chips. No purchase is required. College Poker Championship supports students' educational endeavors with scholarships worth $135,000, donations to charities, and champions the use of poker as a strategic learning tool.