AOL is geared up to showcase poker in a big way. It has signed exclusive deals with the World Series of Poker for creating on line services for card players. Players can play free-play poker games in various online AOL private rooms. These games will give 12 winners an opportunity to get a free seat, in one of the main events. This free seat will be worth $10,000 and allow the winners to be a part of the events of the 2006-2007 World Series of Poker. Additionally one visitor to the poker room will get a free seat at the annual tournament of champions. To be eligible, for this winners must be not less than 21 years of age. For the World Series of Poker, the exclusive cable rights are held by ESPN. Variety.com reports:
The AOL service will provide news and behind-the-scenes reports of the various tournaments as well as "poker tutorials for people who want to learn more about the game," said Jeffrey Pollack, head of programming for Harrah's Entertainment. People don't have to be monthly AOL subscribers to gain access to the poker rooms, he said.
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