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BY Bryon Lggett

Prohibition II, the recent legislation aimed at stopping Americans from exercising their right to gamble on the Internet in the privacy of their homes, is starting to have significant consequences for Poker.

As Internet gambling and poker tournament sites shut down or radically re-invent themselves, one immediate impact hits the poker publishing and promotion industry. Over the past two or three years about two dozen publications have suddenly appeared, hoping to jump aboard the Poker Express and ride it to success. For most it's a short ride.

With the sudden end to poker dot.com advertising many of the new publications that were banking on Internet revenue will fold. What's more, because some major poker publications got far more involved with Internet companies than just advertising, some think even the most glamorous, well established card magazines may be in trouble not only financially, but legally. Those who profess to know are betting that in the near future there will be only "two or three" national poker publications still in existence. POKER PLAYER will be at the top. Here's why: While POKER PLAYER has advertised and been a strong supporter of Internet poker, it has always directed its content, marketing and distribution to the masses of players in "brick 'n mortar" poker rooms all across America. Available in almost 400 poker rooms coast-to-coast, PP is in 7 or 8 time more poker rooms than ANY other card magazine.

Because of its thorough distribution, POKER PLAYER has its pulse on the poker playing public. While other "movie star" poker magazines are filled with photos of Doyle Brunson, Greg Raymer or Phil Hellmuth, you're likely to see more local players in the pages of PP.

Very often, too, POKER PLAYER is the only such publication to have someone covering tournaments and events outside of Las Vegas or Atlantic City. If you're looking for news or tournament info from states like Wisconsin, South Dakota, Oklahoma, or Oregon, you'll find it here.

With its ear to the table around the country, POKER PLAYER has begun to notice other changes in the poker landscape. Many poker rooms are reporting significant increases in new players, especially for tournaments. They also add, "We're seeing an increased demand for No-Limit action."

Tavern leagues are growing more popular as frustrated players in rural or remote areas organize to exercise their Poker Rights in the absence of Internet play. In Idaho, the WinAFreeSeat.com League has several thousand members and 16 taverns participants. Likewise, in Texas, Scott Dinsmore says his poker league is suddenly attracting a lot of new players. The Heartland Poker Tour was created for poker players in local casinos and neighborhood card rooms around the country. Like the Minors, the HPT was designed and developed to give players everywhere a chance to make the Big Time. Here, too, player numbers have steadily increased in the wake of Prohibition II.

HPT Producer Todd Anderson reports that in just its second year participation has exceeded everyone's expectations. HPT events were seen in more than 50 million households in 2006! The schedule has now been expanded to 14 venues around the country and they'll kick-off the 2007 season at Hooters, in Las Vegas.

Likewise, the "Joe Average Poker Radio Show", a highly popular, very professional national satellite program broadcast each week has been a tremendous success. Poker DJ Fred Mourey reports their audience - players in poker rooms everywhere - continues to climb. Check their web site at: www.joeaveragepoker. com.

Poker is here to stay. Bet on it.

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BY Bryon Lggett Prohibition II, the recent legislation aimed at stopping Americans from exercising their right to gamble on the Internet in the privacy of their homes, is starting to have significant consequences for Poker. As Internet gambling and poker tournament sites shut down or radically re-invent themselves, one immediate impact hits the poker publishing and promotion industry. Over the past two or three years about two dozen publications have suddenly appeared, hoping to jump aboard the Poker Express and ride it to success. For most it's a short ride. With the sudden end to poker dot.com advertising many of the new publications that were banking on Internet revenue will fold. What's more, because some major poker publications got far more involved with Internet companies than just advertising, some think even the most glamorous, well established card magazines may be in trouble not only financially, but legally. Those who profess to know are betting that in the near future there will be only "two or three" national poker publications still in existence. POKER PLAYER will be at the top. Here's why: While POKER PLAYER has advertised and been a strong supporter of Internet poker, it has always directed its content, marketing and distribution to the masses of players in "brick 'n mortar" poker rooms all across America. Available in almost 400 poker rooms coast-to-coast, PP is in 7 or 8 time more poker rooms than ANY other card magazine. Because of its thorough distribution, POKER PLAYER has its pulse on the poker playing public. While other "movie star" poker magazines are filled with photos of Doyle Brunson, Greg Raymer or Phil Hellmuth, you're likely to see more local players in the pages of PP. Very often, too, POKER PLAYER is the only such publication to have someone covering tournaments and events outside of Las Vegas or Atlantic City. If you're looking for news or tournament info from states like Wisconsin, South Dakota, Oklahoma, or Oregon, you'll find it here. With its ear to the table around the country, POKER PLAYER has begun to notice other changes in the poker landscape. Many poker rooms are reporting significant increases in new players, especially for tournaments. They also add, "We're seeing an increased demand for No-Limit action." Tavern leagues are growing more popular as frustrated players in rural or remote areas organize to exercise their Poker Rights in the absence of Internet play. In Idaho, the WinAFreeSeat.com League has several thousand members and 16 taverns participants. Likewise, in Texas, Scott Dinsmore says his poker league is suddenly attracting a lot of new players. The Heartland Poker Tour was created for poker players in local casinos and neighborhood card rooms around the country. Like the Minors, the HPT was designed and developed to give players everywhere a chance to make the Big Time. Here, too, player numbers have steadily increased in the wake of Prohibition II. HPT Producer Todd Anderson reports that in just its second year participation has exceeded everyone's expectations. HPT events were seen in more than 50 million households in 2006! The schedule has now been expanded to 14 venues around the country and they'll kick-off the 2007 season at Hooters, in Las Vegas. Likewise, the "Joe Average Poker Radio Show", a highly popular, very professional national satellite program broadcast each week has been a tremendous success. Poker DJ Fred Mourey reports their audience - players in poker rooms everywhere - continues to climb. Check their web site at: www.joeaveragepoker. com. Poker is here to stay. Bet on it.