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Full Tilt Poker Challenge

Actually more of an FPS challenge, but with €6,000 in cash prizes courtesy of Full Tilt Poker.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:Corin Cole corin@heavenmedia.com +44 7920 748570

 

17 th November 2010 (Huntingdon, UK) – Heaven Media today announced the launch of the Full Tilt Poker Challenge, to be run on Esports Heaven, Europe’s premier esports cups website.

A prize fund of €6,000 across the four events will attract the best players from around Europe, and create four of the highest profile online tournaments in the esports calendar.

The Full Tilt Poker Challenge will consist of tournaments in Counter-Strike: Source (€2,000 in prize money), Call of Duty 4 (€2,000), Team Fortress 2 (€1,000) and Quake Live (€1,000), with all prizes paid out directly in cash.

Heaven Media’s partner websites, Cadred.org, Crossfire.nu and Tek9.org will provide top quality coverage of the tournament for its duration, with live fixture and score updates, quality feature content and more. Many other high profile news outlets will keep their readers up to date throughout the events.

Full Tilt Poker is the only online poker software designed by poker players for poker players, using the pros’ input to make the most realistic software available. Players can Learn, Chat and Play with the likes of Phil Ivey, Chris ‘Jesus’ Ferguson, Howard Lederer and Patrik Antonius. With a variety of levels and game types, players can go head-to-head with the best in the world.

“It’s really fantastic to have Full Tilt Poker on board as a sponsor for these four tournaments, they will be extraordinarily popular with the esports community,” said Heaven Media’s Corin Cole. “Stay tuned for another exciting project between Full Tilt Poker and Heaven Media in the very near future!”

Specific details for each event will be announced in the coming weeks, on EsportsHeaven.net and coverage sites across the continent.

About Heaven Media Group

Heaven Media Group is a publisher of leading websites for enthusiast PC hardware, gaming and esports. Heaven Media’s portfolio consists of some of the biggest names in the industry including Hardwareheaven.com, Gamingheaven.net, Cadred.org, EsportsHeaven.net, Crossfire.nu and Tek-9.org. Combined, Heaven Media presents one of the world’s largest online communities based around PC and console gaming.

Over 1.6 million unique users and 20 million page views per month currently contribute to Heaven Media’s success. More than half a million registered users contribute regularly to a collection of vibrant online communities.

About Full Tilt Poker

Full Tilt Poker™ is the host of a worldwide virtual poker cardroom service. It is not in the business of betting or wagering and does not participate in the games as a player. It merely provides a service to those who wish to test their skills against others for fun, prizes or money. It is duly regulated and licensed by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission.

With innovative graphics, superior customer service and a safe, secure interface, the software is geared to enhance and personalize the online poker experience.

Although virtual poker is legal where the games are hosted and played, it may not be legal where individual players are located. Players at all skill levels may download the software at www.fulltiltpoker.com but it is their responsibility to determine if participating in the games is permitted under the laws of the jurisdiction where they are located. 

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