LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc. (HDUP.PK) operators of the Canadian Poker Tour, Canadian Poker Player Magazine and PokerKing.com (Canada) have partnered with High Heels Poker Tour to promote a series of ladies events through 2012.
High Heels Poker Tour, one of four boutique companies held by Empire Industries, will promote and host ladies poker tournament events at a number of the major HeadsUp tournament venues across Canada and the U.S. The partnership is designed to promote well structured events for the female marketplace, building on the successes of both brands and coming together to reintroduce a television model.
Dates and locations for the events will be announced soon with complete information coming to www.highheelspokertour.com and www.canadianpokertour.tv.
About Empire Industries
Empire Industries, boasts four of the best known and well-received boutique companies in women's poker. High Heels Poker Tour, PMS PokerWear, High Heels Poker Tour Academy and Peace, Love and Poker Parties which take advantage of the specificity of each business with a new approach that seeks to expand the gaming market and create the largest female-owned conglomerate in the poker industry. The HHPT wants to provide the best competitive environment where women can explore, develop, and continue growing and learning. For more information about Empire Industries or HHPT please visit the company's website: www.highheelspokertour.com
About HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc.
HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc. is a global media and entertainment company engaged in the creation of branded entertainment through the development, production and marketing of televised programming based on poker and other entertainment themes. For more information see the Company's website www.headsupentertainment.com.
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