Online poker room the Gaming Club (www.gamingclubpoker.net) has teamed up with poker marketing, media and merchandising company Major League Poker to produce a radio broadcast covering the World Series of Poker (WSOP) now underway in Las Vegas. 'On the Felt,' as the program has been coined, will broadcast live from the World Series of Poker Lifestyle Show at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino. WSOP fans will only be able to access broadcasts at the Gaming Club's online poker room.

Poker player and radio personality Mark Arum will host the show, updating listeners on the latest news from the WSOP. On the Felt is available around the clock at gamingclubpoker.net.

"We're excited that 'On The Felt' will be the first online radio show to report LIVE from the World Series of Poker, providing our listeners and fans with exclusive access to the tournament," said Tim Johnson, CEO of The Gaming Club Online Poker Room. "The premise behind 'On the Felt' is to enhance the poker experience. As the poker craze continues to sweep the nation, we are offering enthusiasts a unique experience by pairing constant and interactive poker news with online play everyday."

Source: Poker777 Staff

Saturday, 9 July 2005