NEW YORK, May 31, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Lou Krieger, best selling author, professional poker player and host of Royal Vegas Poker (http://www.RoyalVegasPoker.com), will contribute articles to Bluff Magazine, 5th Street and The Nevada Sunday, effective immediately. Each publication is targeted to poker players of various skill levels and in different geographic regions.
Recently named one of the most influential gaming writers of the past 100 years by Casino Journal, Krieger has written seven acclaimed poker books including Poker for Dummies and The Poker Player's Bible. He also serves as volunteer host of the College Poker Championship(tm).
"Fascinated by poker since learning to play the game at 7 years old, I have been fortunate to turn my passion into a career," said Lou Krieger. "I look forward to having the opportunity to share what I've learned about the game with the readers of Bluff, 5th Street and The Nevada Sunday as the popularity of poker continues to grow."
Primarily written for poker enthusiasts in the United States, Bluff Magazine is available in card rooms, at poker events and on newsstands throughout the country. With 225,000 copies printed and distributed bi-monthly, the magazine's editorial content focuses on delivering the latest information on the fast-paced modern poker lifestyle.
"Bluff Magazine is thrilled to have Lou Krieger as a contributing writer for our publication," commented Eric Morris, Publisher and Co-President, Bluff Media. "Lou has a tremendous following and is considered to be one of the most esteemed poker authors today. His contribution will further cement Bluff as the most respected poker magazine in the market today."
Targeted to a more international audience, 5th Street magazine, includes in-depth feature profiles, tournament coverage and tips specifically segmented for beginners and advanced players.
According to Ted Elrick, Editor in Chief, 5th Street, "We're very happy to have Lou as a regular columnist in 5th Street magazine. His Texas Hold'em expertise and unique ability to write in such a clear and concise manner are second to none."
The Nevada Sunday is a new weekly newspaper that is distributed in the Las Vegas area. Reporting on local and national news topics, The Nevada Sunday is designed to meet the needs of readers in the area with limited time.
"Lou Krieger will be the only dedicated newspaper poker columnist in the Las Vegas area with his weekly contributions to The Nevada Sunday," stated Paul Isensee, Editor, The Nevada Sunday. "As unbelievable as that might sound, Lou will play a significant role in keeping our readers informed about major poker events and sharing his knowledge to help players improve their game."
Lou's views, opinions and commentary on just about everything in the world of poker can also be found on Lou Krieger's Blog (http://loukrieger.blogspot.com).
About Royal Vegas Poker
Unlike any other online poker site, RoyalVegasPoker.com is the place where poker players of all skill levels come to learn and play with the best. Hosted by Lou Krieger, author of Poker for Dummies, Royal Vegas Poker is the site where thousands of players come to play and "Beat the Experts," every Wednesday night. A safe, fun and trusted poker room, Royal Vegas Poker has been nominated for both the 2004 Gold Award and 2004 Silver Award for "Top Poker Site" from Gambling Online Magazine, and is a top rated poker site at Casino Meister.