Poker aficionados now have even more to watch on TV, thanks to this week's launch of The Players Network channel, a video on demand (VOD) option for Comcast Digital Cable subscribers. The Players Network is all poker, all the time, except for the odd segment on sportsbetting, blackjack, and the like. Although the company is marketing The Players Network as a “gaming lifestyle" channel, the actual programming is heavy on the poker.

Eight million homes with access to Comcast will be able to tune in to The Players Network's original programming, which includes talk shows, educational poker seminars, and gaming lifestyle entertainment shows that will host some of the biggest names from the world of poker.

According to Michael Berk, President of Programming for the Players Network, the new channel has something for gamers of every variety. "Whether you are looking to learn tips from the pros before heading to Vegas or want more in-depth information about the hottest gaming destinations, your favorite poker players, and anything gaming-related, fans now have a dedicated channel to turn to and the best part is, they can watch whatever program they want whenever they want to watch it."

Source:  Poker777 Staff

Saturday, 12 November 2005