Poker BowlUSA to Crown Champion and Award Over $10000 in Cash and Prizes Free Amateur National Pok



April 14, 2005 -- Poker Bowl USA, the country's first, amateur poker tour, will crown its champion during the Tournament of Champions, April 16th aboard the Ocean Jewel casino ship in St. Petersburg, FL. The winner will receive the inaugural Poker Bowl USA Cup and share in a prize pool of over $10,000 - presented by the tournament sponsor- BetonUSA.com.

The 10 finalists qualified for the Tournament of Champions by besting a field of 100 players in their regional event. Poker Bowl USA's unique format consisted of 10 free, amateur Texas Hold 'Em poker tournaments in major U.S. cities, with the winners receiving open seats to the Poker Bowl USA Tournament of Champions finale.

Cedrik Caron, Marketing Director for BetonUSA.com explains the Poker Bowl USA concept: "Poker is the hottest cultural trend in the United States right now, and we created this tour to bring the excitement of Vegas-style poker drama to cities across the country - with safe, free tournaments for amateur card players."

WHO: 10 Regional Qualifiers, that each bested a field of 100 players in their respective tournament, will travel to St. Petersburg, FL to compete in the inaugural Poker Bowl USA Tournament of Champions. This tournament includes only the best amateurs from across the country.

Poker Bowl USA Tampa Champion: Fred Tiesmeyer
Poker Bowl USA Miami Champion: Marcos Aguiar
Poker Bowl USA Chapel Hill Champion: Dorian Black
Poker Bowl USA Atlanta Champion: Steve Park
Poker Bowl USA Ann Arbor Champion: Ed Keogh
Poker Bowl USA Jacksonville Champion: Atlee Constable
Poker Bowl USA Phoenix Champion: Layne Polzin
Poker Bowl USA Austin Champion: Spencer Li
Poker Bowl USA Columbus Champion: Roy Glass
Poker Bowl USA Los Angeles Champion: Ryan Heustis

WHAT: Poker Bowl USA hosts its inaugural Tournament of Champions aboard the Ocean Jewel casino ship. The winner will receive the inaugural Poker Bowl USA Cup and share in a prize pool of over $10,000.

WHERE: Ocean Jewel casino ship, shuttles depart from the Port of St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL and John's Pass, Treasure Island, FL. (Please check www.oceanjewel.com for shuttle times.)

WHEN: Saturday, April 16th, Tournament of Champions starts at 12:00 noon





Poker BowlUSA to Crown Champion and Award Over $10000 in Cash and Prizes Free Amateur National Pok




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