World Cup final day, 9th July 2006, will see the 888.com Ladies Poker Team battle in an event of similar magnitude in the world of poker. The World Series of Poker Ladies Event tournament bracelet winner can expect certain sponsorship and a very bright future in the world of professional poker.
This innovative sponsorship by www.888.com will hopefully lead to further such opportunities throughout the poker world for up and coming players. The players are not Internet qualifiers or on payback deals, but part of a professionally managed team.
After American A-lister Jennifer Tilly (left) won the Ladies' event in 2005, and with the likes of Paris Hilton and Jennifer Anniston becoming Hollywood's natural poker faces, a star studded sell out is expected at this yearÂ’'s event.
The team of players includes Tiffany Williamson, who achieved a sensational 15th in last year's WSOP main event winning $400,000, Eunice Waterfield, Rhowena Colclough (below) and Veronique Gourdon. The rest of the team consist of up and coming women who have the potential for future sponsorship in the glamorous world of poker.
Jonny Natas of 888.com said, "After the success of our Women's Poker U.K Open we thought it time to give something back to Ladies' Poker. There is no reason whatsoever why women cannot become major contenders in live poker. This form of team sponsorship has the potential to develop towards future women's poker tours."
Many poker experts agree that when it comes to vital poker skills such as reading other players, patience, and strong decision-making, women have the edge.
The team will travel to Vegas on the 6th of July and undergo a two-day boot camp led by top pro Padraig Parkinson. Poker Consultants, The Poker Agency, will handle team management and press.
This innovative sponsorship by www.888.com will hopefully lead to further such opportunities throughout the poker world for up and coming players. The players are not Internet qualifiers or on payback deals, but part of a professionally managed team.
After American A-lister Jennifer Tilly (left) won the Ladies' event in 2005, and with the likes of Paris Hilton and Jennifer Anniston becoming Hollywood's natural poker faces, a star studded sell out is expected at this yearÂ’'s event.The team of players includes Tiffany Williamson, who achieved a sensational 15th in last year's WSOP main event winning $400,000, Eunice Waterfield, Rhowena Colclough (below) and Veronique Gourdon. The rest of the team consist of up and coming women who have the potential for future sponsorship in the glamorous world of poker.
Jonny Natas of 888.com said, "After the success of our Women's Poker U.K Open we thought it time to give something back to Ladies' Poker. There is no reason whatsoever why women cannot become major contenders in live poker. This form of team sponsorship has the potential to develop towards future women's poker tours."Many poker experts agree that when it comes to vital poker skills such as reading other players, patience, and strong decision-making, women have the edge.
The team will travel to Vegas on the 6th of July and undergo a two-day boot camp led by top pro Padraig Parkinson. Poker Consultants, The Poker Agency, will handle team management and press.
Watch out fellas - the women are coming your way!