Poker Stars and Movie Stars Shine at the PokerStars.net Burlesque Party to Celebrate the World Series of Poker

Red Carpet to Feature Dita Van Teese, Mekhi Phifer, Jason Alexander, Chuck Liddell, Nick Cannon and Many More


ADVISORY, July 3, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) --



 WHAT:     The Burlesque Party by Dita Von Teese performing her
           signature Martini Dance to celebrate PokerStars and its 2000
           players at the 2008 World Series of Poker. To view invite,
           click: http://www.pokerstars.com/sites/burlesque-party/

 WHO:      Poker Stars and Movie Stars Shine at the PokerStars.net
           Burlesque Party to Celebrate the World Series of Poker at
           the PALMS famed nightclub RAIN. Dita Von Teese will perform
           her signature Martini Dance to celebrate PokerStars and its
           2000 players at the 2008 World Series of Poker.

           Confirmed celebrities include Mekhi Phifer, Jason Alexander,
           Nick Cannon, Sam Simon, Brandy Williams, MLB Great David
           Wells, MMA Fighters Chuck Liddell and Frank Trigg, NHL Pros
           Brad May and Travis Green. Team PokerStars Pros Daniel
           Negreanu, Vanessa Rousso and WSOP Champs Joe Hachem, Chris
           Moneymaker, Greg Raymer and many more will walk the red
           carpet.

 WHERE:    Rain Nightclub, The Palms Hotel & Casino Resort
           4321 West Flamingo Rd.
           Las Vegas, NV 89103
           702-942-6832

  WHEN:    Red Carpet: Monday, July 7, from 9:00-9:45 p.m.
           Party at Rain 9:30-1 a.m.
           VIP Lounge

  MEDIA    Chris Capra/Matt Clark, Lotus Public Relations
  CONTACT: Email: chris.capra AT lotus-pr.com  matt.clark AT lotus-pr.com

  NOTE TO JOURNALISTS / PHOTO DESK EDITORS:
           Please RSVP to jamie.edelsberg@lotus-pr.com to gain access
           to the red carpet area. For talent submissions contact:
           Francine Marseille  at 310-738-0340 or fmarseille@yahoo.com.

About PokerStars.net

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