CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 24, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc. (HDUP.PK) is pleased to announce the official launch of the PokerKing.com franchise in Canada as part of the worldwide grand opening today. With one of the industry's premier software and back end solutions, PokerKing is positioned through a series of relationships worldwide to present unique offers to the online poker marketplace that will attract a wide range of players from across Canada and the world.
As announced previously, HeadsUp has entered an exclusive marketing agreement for the Canadian territory and will benefit from a share of all rake generated within the region. Through its variety of marketing vehicles, the Company will be launching a series of campaigns that will offer Canadian players many benefits and opportunities.
PokerKing and HeadsUp will partner to promote a series of events through online satellites including the March Mania Mega Stack Poker Series at Tropicana Las Vegas and the Poker Super Cruise this November aboard Royal Caribbean's "Freedom of the Seas". Packages will be offered worldwide on PokerKing and will create a tremendous base of players at HeadsUp's proprietary poker tourism events.
HeadsUp management invites all its associates, players and shareholders to go to www.PokerKing.com and download the Canadian software to be a part of what has long been anticipated to be a major step in its corporate growth and development.
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.
About PokerKing.com
PokerKing.com is an online poker organization which is committed to providing a fair and secure gaming environment through the use of customized software, patented technology and stringent self-regulation. Through the implementation of its unique Player Ranking System, PokerKing aims to create an unprecedented level of transparency within its gaming system, eliminating unfair practices and providing a level playing field for all its members.
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