LOS ANGELES, Nov. 11, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- RoyalVegasPoker.tv announced today that it is presenting the 2004 Monte Carlo Millions, the world's most exclusive poker tournament, on FSN each Sunday through January 8, 2006. The one-hour, 10-week series features the best poker players in the world battling it out for $1,000,000 surrounded by the celebrity, royalty, glitz and glamour of the French Riviera. The event marks the broadcast of the first poker tournament to ever take place in the Principality of Monte-Carlo, Monaco.
Poker fans need to look no further than the RoyalVegasPoker.tv Monte Carlo Millions for the best poker playing in the world. Tournament Director, Matt Savage, created a competitive environment by limiting the field to just 80 of the world's premiere poker players including Chris "Jesus" Ferguson, Phil "Unabomber" Laak, Dave "The Devilfish" Ulliot, Phil Ivey and The Hendon Mob, ensuring that skill would win out over luck in the competition.
A unique and entertaining segment is the Transatlantic Cup Challenge. Poker fans eager to see their favorites in heads-up matches will not be disappointed when Team USA squares off against Team Great Britain for the title of Transatlantic Champion.
"The RoyalVegasPoker.tv Monte Carlo Millions is one of the world's finest tournaments," said George Greenberg, FSN's Executive Vice President of Programming and Production. "It showcases the upper echelon of poker players in the most beautiful gaming destination on earth. It's a top-notch production you won't want to miss."
Poker fans worldwide can watch the 2004 Monte Carlo Millions on FSN weekly on Sundays through January 8. Check local listings for times. For more information and to hone your poker skills for free, go to www.royalvegaspoker.tv.
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