Skalie & Ladbrokes - Press Release

[tikay]

Another in today's inbox.....note the typo against WPT 23rd April.

Ladbrokes Poker signs 'skalie' before the 2008 WSOP   

Ladbrokes Poker has revealed its newest pro signing, Jonathan Kalmar. Known as skalie online, Kalmar came fifth in last years WSOP Main Event,
cashing for $1.25m, and was the only Brit to make the final table.  The sponsorship deal, which has been on the table since the beginning of 2008,
was finally agreed on Tuesday night in Vegas.  Jon, however had no time to celebrate as he was playing in the WPT World Championship signing the contract in his break!

skalie said:  "I'm thrilled, I can't wait to take up my role of Ladbrokes Poker pro in an official capacity! I'm raring to go. As part of Team Ladbrokes in 2006 I came 82nd in the main event and then finished in 5th last year let's hope I continue to improve upon my performance."   

skalie will join a core group of four sponsored players, within a 110 strong Ladbrokes Poker Team.  The team will descend on Las Vegas on July 2nd ready to celebrate at the exclusive Ladbrokespoker.com party held at the Voodoo Lounge on the 3rd July. Ladbrokes Poker is allowing players one day for recovery and has booked everyone to play in the $10,000 main event on day 1C (July 5th).   


Edward Ihre, Ladbrokes Poker MD commented: "The signing is a formality really, Ladbrokespoker.com already considers skalie a member of the team and Laddies has been skalie's online home for the past few years.  It was only a matter of time before he joined our poker pro stable"  He continued: "skalie's multi table expertise in tournaments will be a great asset to our team."   

The Ladbrokes Poker contract will see skalie contribute to the site by way of insightful blogs and reports from major poker events worldwide, including this year's WSOP.  In addition to this, he will be introducing a poker promotion named after him on the site in the near future.  Offline he will be one of our ambassadors and will host some of our key events and head tutorials for some of our more inexperienced players.
Jon 'skalie' Kalmar's  2007/2008 results   


21st        23 April        $2,500 WPT World Championship                $79,145

1st        9th April        $2500 WPT World Championship                $25,700

3rd        3rd April        $2500 WPT World Championship                £36,675

4th        18th Nov        £300 GUKPT Blackpool                        £4,588

6th        24th Oct        888.com IV Open                                $8,000

5th        6th July        38th WSOP 2007                                $1,255,069


Notes to editor:

Jon Kalmar's first major cash was on the Ladbrokes Poker cruise in 2006 when he came 3rd winning $170,000.  He's been a regular player on Ladbrokespoker.com over the last few years and is a key figure in the Ladbrokes Poker online community.  Members of Team Ladbrokes at the WSOP will be able to take advantage of skalie's tournament expertise by signing up for his invaluable tutorial session in the Ladbrokes Poker lounge.  Alternatively, keep your eyes peeled for skalie poker action online at Ladbrokespoker.com.

[SuffolkPunch]

Well done, Jon K

[bobby1]

Nice work by laddies and Skalie.

[Ironside]

nice one john

[taximan007]

Congratulations Jon, wp Laddies

[I KNOW IT]

Great news congrats Jon

[vinni]

well done john ,im a bit supprised it took so long .

                                          gl.

[simonow]

Another in today's inbox.....note the typo against WPT 23rd April.

Ladbrokes Poker signs 'skalie' before the 2008 WSOP   

Ladbrokes Poker has revealed its newest pro signing, Jonathan Kalmar. Known as skalie online, Kalmar came fifth in last years WSOP Main Event,
cashing for $1.25m, and was the only Brit to make the final table.  The sponsorship deal, which has been on the table since the beginning of 2008,
was finally agreed on Tuesday night in Vegas.  Jon, however had no time to celebrate as he was playing in the WPT World Championship signing the contract in his break!

skalie said:  "I'm thrilled, I can't wait to take up my role of Ladbrokes Poker pro in an official capacity! I'm raring to go. As part of Team Ladbrokes in 2006 I came 82nd in the main event and then finished in 5th last year let's hope I continue to improve upon my performance."   

skalie will join a core group of four sponsored players, within a 110 strong Ladbrokes Poker Team.  The team will descend on Las Vegas on July 2nd ready to celebrate at the exclusive Ladbrokespoker.com party held at the Voodoo Lounge on the 3rd July. Ladbrokes Poker is allowing players one day for recovery and has booked everyone to play in the $10,000 main event on day 1C (July 5th).   


Edward Ihre, Ladbrokes Poker MD commented: "The signing is a formality really, Ladbrokespoker.com already considers skalie a member of the team and Laddies has been skalie's online home for the past few years.  It was only a matter of time before he joined our poker pro stable"  He continued: "skalie's multi table expertise in tournaments will be a great asset to our team."   

The Ladbrokes Poker contract will see skalie contribute to the site by way of insightful blogs and reports from major poker events worldwide, including this year's WSOP.  In addition to this, he will be introducing a poker promotion named after him on the site in the near future.  Offline he will be one of our ambassadors and will host some of our key events and head tutorials for some of our more inexperienced players.
Jon 'skalie' Kalmar's  2007/2008 results   


21st        23 April        $2,500 WPT World Championship                $79,145

1st        9th April        $2500 WPT World Championship                $25,700

3rd        3rd April        $2500 WPT World Championship                £36,675

4th        18th Nov        £300 GUKPT Blackpool                        £4,588

6th        24th Oct        888.com IV Open                                $8,000

5th        6th July        38th WSOP 2007                                $1,255,069


Notes to editor:

Jon Kalmar's first major cash was on the Ladbrokes Poker cruise in 2006 when he came 3rd winning $170,000.  He's been a regular player on Ladbrokespoker.com over the last few years and is a key figure in the Ladbrokes Poker online community.  Members of Team Ladbrokes at the WSOP will be able to take advantage of skalie's tournament expertise by signing up for his invaluable tutorial session in the Ladbrokes Poker lounge.  Alternatively, keep your eyes peeled for skalie poker action online at Ladbrokespoker.com.

Boooooooooooooooooooo Yahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh  well done buddy, congrats to you and Kyla you really deserve it best of luck from all at DTD,  (before anyone starts, colchester in particular, I know our normal poker celebration is ayyyyyyyyyyarrrr but scalie used the Booo yaah 2 tables out in the wsop in a very big pot and when u have been to a ME Final table you are allowed to say anything you want,lol )

[The Headcase]

Well done Skalie. Congratulations

[Laxie]

Took them long enough.  Nice one Jon!  Delighted for ya!!!

[Steelio]

Well done Jon 

[Robert HM]

Well done



so jealous!!

[LLevan]

So Ladbrokes have finally recognised Chorleyville.

Congrats Jon enjoy your time as a rep for Laddies, its well deserved.