Woman Poker Player Magazine is Proud to Sponsor the Inaugural Women's Only Ultimate Poker Challenge

The first nationally televised women's only poker event is scheduled for February 9 and 10th at Binions in Las Vegas.

(PRWEB) January 28, 2007 -- Woman Poker Player Magazine is Proud to Sponsor the First Ultimate Women's Poker Challenge is scheduled for February 9 -- 10, 2007 at Binion's in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Ultimate Poker Challenge is America's number one syndicated poker show, and as with all UPC events, the women's event will be syndicated nationally on local television beginning in March.

"This is an excellent opportunity for women to come out and make a name for themselves in poker," said Maryann Morrison, Publisher of Woman Poker Player Magazine. "The Ultimate Women's Poker Challenge, is the only poker event for women that is broadcast across the nation over the past year. Women are growing in the poker field in great numbers and I some tough competition in the field."

She continued, "I hope that as many women as possible will come out to show support for the growth of women's poker, and for this unique opportunity presented by the Ultimate Poker Challenge, for a woman to make a name for themselves in poker."

The main tournament starts on Friday, February 9th at 4 p.m. PST, with the final table being played on Saturday, February 10th at 4 p.m.

The direct buy in for The Ultimate Women's Poker Challenge is $200 + $35. Binion's Casino will be running satellite single table tournaments starting on Thursday, February 8th. A player can play in this event for a minimal investment of only $20. For more information please call Binion's at 800-374-9000 and ask to speak with the poker room.

For further information on the Ultimate Poker Challenge see http://www.ultimatepokerchallenge.com/v2/womens_upc.php

For further information on Woman Poker Player Magazine see
http://www.womanpokerplayer.com

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