LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Chipleaders, the largest online social network dedicated to poker and poker players, has announced that it will be presenting the "MBA Poker Challenge"(tm), beginning in Los Angeles on December 11th at Hollywood Park Casino. Sponsors of the event will include Bodog.com, Aces.com, Bluff Magazine, 12 Threads, and Flop Gear. The tournament will be chaired by four schools (Kellogg, University of Chicago, Columbia, and Darden), while other participating schools will include players from Wharton, Stanford, Berkeley, Duke, Yale, Cornell, MIT, NYU, Michigan, and UCLA. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the various school foundations.
The MBA Poker Challenge will be in a Texas No Limit Hold'em format, and is open to current MBA students, alumni, faculty, and their families and friends. The event will be run monthly, and will combine poker with a networking opportunity to meet colleagues from other business schools. Player rankings will be tallied, and a national final will be held in late 2005. Everyone with an interest in networking and poker is invited to register at www.chipleaders.com. Participants can enjoy the thrill of competition while vying for prizes and cash which will benefit their alumni associations. The winner of December's event will win a custom-tailored suit courtesy of 12 Threads, an autographed poker hockey jersey signed by Phil "The Unabomber" Laak, and will be featured in Bluff Magazine's "Joe Poker" section.
"We thought this would be an interesting format in which business majors could test their skills, while providing a fun networking opportunity", says Chipleaders co-founder and Kellogg alumnus, Jake Steele. "This is just one of many specialty poker events planned by Chipleaders over the coming months. We're also in discussions with a number of charities to offer them our expertise in brand leveraging through poker channel extensions."
About Chipleaders, Inc.
Chipleaders is the premier online social network dedicated to poker. Founded in 2003, Chipleaders specializes in web-based brand development and marketing through poker-related social and entertainment events. Members use the Chipleaders website to manage their social networks and stay informed about poker news and events. Features include poker industry news, reviews of players and venues, tournament updates, and deals on poker accessories.
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