ProRakeback launches new design and referral program

LONDON, England -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- ProRakeback.org is a leading poker rakeback provider and they have recently launched a brand new website design as well as announcing details of a market-leading rakeback referral program which promises to pay 9% commission.

With rakeback growing in popularity amongst online poker players there has been a great demand to allow existing players already getting their monthly rake back to refer friends and earn an extra referral commission in return.

The owner of ProRakeback stated, "Many rakeback referral programs that exist today do not reward the affiliates enough for sending new players to their rakeback deals. We feel there is huge room for improvement and as such we have launched our new referral program which pays a base rate of 9% for all referrals."

Poker rakeback is a way of poker players getting back a percentage of the rake fees they pay to the poker site. A fee is taken out of most pots and can be a large as $3.00 per hand. Over several thousand hands these fees can add up to several thousand dollars which to a poker player can mean the difference between being a winning or losing player.

By signing up with a rakeback provider such as Pro Rakeback you will start receiving payments each month into your player account, these payments are an agreed percentage of the rake you paid during the previous month. Many medium to high volume players are earning rakeback in excess of $2,000 every month with no terms attached to the cash they're being paid.

Poker Tek inks cruise-line deal

PokerTek Inc. has installed its PokerPro table on the Norwegian Pearl cruise ship.

The Matthews-based company recently began a 90-day trial in hopes of adding more tables on Norwegian Cruise Line’s fleet of 11 ships.

Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed.

PokerTek (NASDAQ:PTEK) is a software-development company that markets electronic tables where up to 10 people can play Texas Hold ’Em. The company’s PokerPro electronic system deals cards, displays them on private screens to the players and displays general information on a large screen in the center of the table. It also enables customers to set up accounts for betting and keeps statistical information on the games.

The system is designed to boost casino revenue by increasing the number of hands per hour and reducing the labor costs of poker rooms.

PokerTek also markets tables used in restaurants and bars.

Iowa Poker Players to Compete Nationally for Thousands in Prizes

DES MOINES, IA - Starting this January, Iowa poker players will have a chance to win thousands in cash and prizes. The Heartland Poker League will be offered four days per week in Iowa at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, Meskwaki Bingo and Casino in Tama and Diamond Jo Casino in Northwood.

The Heartland Poker League allows players to compete in poker tournaments at their local casino for prizes such as vacations, electronics, gift cards, and seats into televised poker events such as the World Poker Tour. Buy-ins for Heartland Poker League tournaments are usually between $50 and $100.

The Iowa schedule for the Heartland Poker League for Winter Season 2009 is
as follows:

Sundays, January 4th - March 8th 2pm Diamond Jo Casino $70 buy-in
Mondays, January 12th - March 16th 7pm Prairie Meadows $110 buy-in
Tuesdays, January 6th - March 10th 7pm Diamond Jo Casino $50 buy-in
Saturdays, January 10th - March 14th 2pm Meskwaki $50 buy-in


Players can compete in one or all of the events. Players should register at the casino at least 45 minutes prior to the event. Tournaments are subject to sell-out. Tournament times and dates may change. Please visit www.heartlandpokerleague.com for the most up-to-date schedule or contact the casino.

Available prizes for 2009 include Cardplayer Cruises to the Mexican Riviera and Alaska, 42'' Flat Panel televisions, Wii game systems, and a Harley Davidson Heritage Soft tail. For a complete list of prizes and rules, please visit www.heartlandpokerleague.com.

Contact:
Mark Schlader
Heartland Poker League
1-800-380-6858

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CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com Announces Details for CAP Spring Break 2009

Cancun will be the Setting of CAP’s iGaming Affiliate Marketing Retreat, Held March 21 – 28, 2009

IRVINE, CA – December 23, 2008 – CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com (“CAP”), the leading online marketing resource and community website for Internet casino affiliates, has announced details of its highly anticipated online gaming conference, CAP Spring Break 2009.

Taking place in Cancun, Mexico for a full week — from Saturday, March 21 through Saturday, March 28, 2009 — the upcoming CAP Spring Break is larger in scope and expectations than previous events. All activities and group accommodations for the conference will be based at the Paradisus Riviera Cancun Resort, a breathtaking five-star resort on the water’s edge that is available at special discounted rates to conference attendees.

“More details will come soon, but we’d like to take this early opportunity to welcome all CAP members and anyone else interested in the online gaming affiliate marketing industry to CAP Spring Break 2009, in gorgeous Cancun!” stated Lou Fabiano, founder and president of CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com. “We’ve gone all out this year and reserved perhaps the best hotel ever for a CAP event, while expanding the spring break action to a full week in the fun-filled tropics of Mexico.”

CAP Spring Break 2009 is designed to bring the unique CAP combination of high-powered networking and world-class, interactive discussion panels and speakers to a fun, relaxing, and warm environment. According to the event’s website, the conference will offer sponsored parties in the city’s hottest clubs, sponsored recreational and networking activities, the latest round of the Affiliate Series of Poker (ASOP), and much more.

“Mark your calendars now!” Mr. Fabiano added. “CAP Spring Break 2009 is just three months away. And, given how big this year’s conference is, we expect it to fill up quickly.”

As with all CAP events, CAP Spring Break is free to all CAP and PAP (PokerAffiliatePrograms.com) members and affiliates. For more details and to register, please visit http://www.capspringbreak.com.

CAP Spring Break

Casino Affiliate Programs (CAP) Spring Break is a unique, annual networking event for the online gaming affiliate industry. Each year, the top affiliates in the online casino, poker, bingo and sportsbetting industry gather with CAP Certified Partners to network, learn, and play. CAP Spring Break was created by the founders of CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com as a way for the best online gaming properties to connect with top affiliates in a fun atmosphere that promotes communication and friendship. Great things have been known to happen for everyone who attends this memorable event. Visit http://www.capspringbreak.com for more details.

About CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com

CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com (or CAP, as it's commonly known) is the largest and longest-running online gaming affiliate resource, featuring an active community forum, chat rooms, affiliate marketing tools, industry news/articles, scam alerts, and a rigorous and distinguished certification process for online casino affiliate programs. The CAP Certification Process is held in the highest regard among industry experts, and is designed to protect the integrity of affiliates and the online gaming industry as a whole. For more information, please visit http://www.casinoaffiliateprograms.com

David 'Chino' Rheem Wins Doyle Brunson Five Diamond Poker Classic

The Poker Pack Dominate Prestigious Bellagio Event

22nd December 2008 (Manila, Philippines) – AsianLogic Plc, owners of The Asian Poker Tour http://www.asianpt.com would like to congratulate newly signed pro David 'Chino' Rheem on taking down first place and $1,538,730 at the WPT Doyle Brunson Five Diamond Poker Classic and Steve Sung on finishing fourth for $396,205. Chino inked a contract to join JC Tran, Nam Le, Quinn Do and Steve Sung in The Poker Pack last week. The Poker Pack is an elite team of top professionals who take part in big events on the world circuit.

Victory was sweet for Chino, who also finished seventh cashing for nearly $1.8 million at the final table of the WSOP Main Event in November.

Rheem said: "It was amazing to take this tournament down and it was great to have so many of my friends sweating me at the Bellagio and online. Winning my first WPT title is very special and finishes off a great year for me. I also have to congratulate my good buddies Steve Sung and Amnon Filipe for finishing fourth and fifth and Nam Le for making the money".

Chino fought his way through a field of 497 players over six days of tournament play but the final heads-up against Justin Young was an epic. After being dominated 14,100,000 to 8,185,000 at the start it took Rheem 151 hands to emerge with the championship. Chino had never cashed in a WPT Main Event before and certainly chose the right time to do it! Fellow member of The Poker Pack Steve Sung was the chip leader going into the final table and finished fourth cashing for $396,205 becoming the WPT's 99th millionaire in the process.

The Poker Pack was formed in the aftermath of the Asian Poker Tour event in Macau in August with JC Tran, Nam Le, Quinn Do and Steve Sung the first players to sign. Since then it has been non stop success for the newly formed group who have ripped up major events around the world. Highlights include a HK$3.7 million (US$473,915) win for Nam Le and final table for Quinn Do at a highrollers event in Macau, a huge runner's up cheque of $943,215 for Nam Le at the WPT Festa Al Lago and a brilliant win for JC Tran, who represented the Asian Poker Tour and PKR at the recent star-studded PartyPoker.com Premier League III in London. Now Chino's big win is added to the roster of consistent success. The Poker Pack recently took part in a special bounty tournament on PKR which broke all records for the next generation site.

Tom Hall CEO of AsianLogic Plc, owners of the Asian Poker Tour said: " We concluded the sponsorship deal with Chino last week and what a start he has made to life in The Poker Pack! Chino is a great guy and thoroughly deserves this big win and we'd like to congratulate him as well as Steve and Nam on cashing at the tournament."

The Poker Pack will be out in force at the Asian Poker Tour Philippines, which takes place January 27 – February 1 at the Dusit Thani Manila Hotel in Manila. The main event has a $2,500 + $200 buy-in and there are lots of ways to qualify online. The Asian Poker Tour is supported by iPoker Network, Titan, Dafa Poker, PKR, PartyPoker, Everest, 888, JBet Poker, 32 Red Poker, Japan 3D Poker and Everleaf Network. Full details can be found at http://www.asianpt.com/ The Poker Pack are also heading for the Aussie Millions at the Crown Casino in Melbourne in January http://www.aussiemillions.com/schedule.

AsianLogic to Sponsor Fire&Ice 2009

Lyceum Media’s annual event promises to be the best gathering for iGaming professionals and execs

18 December 2008 (London, UK) – Ground breaking Asia-Pacific gaming company AsianLogic will cap their presence at IGE in January by sponsoring Fire&Ice on January 28th. Fire&Ice, held each year between the IGE (formerly ICE) and CAP tradeshows, brings online gambling executives, operators, affiliates, media and suppliers together for a decadent evening befitting an industry which sets the standard for digital entertainment.

“Whenever we are involved in an Asian Poker Tour event or an industry affair such as ICE, or any marketing endeavor, we always look to deliver a highly entertaining and visually stimulating experience to our players, partners and guests. Fire&Ice is an exceptional platform to host our VIPs and we’re gearing up for what promises to be another memorable evening,” says Tom Hall, CEO of AsianLogic.

“The Cake Poker Network will be a Fire&Ice sponsor for the first time this year. Their army of Cake Poker chefs will serve up a special treat at midnight. “Last year we reserved a VIP table at Fire&Ice and this year we realized the benefit of having a slightly larger presence in front of the who’s who in the industry,” said the Cake Poker Network Team.”

“The sponsors and the industry make Fire&Ice what it is, and I’m extremely proud to have first-class brands on board again this year!” Says event producer Jodie Thind. “How do we top last year’s burlesque circus at the Hippodrome? To start, we’ve got an amazing venue and we have amazing sponsors on board. We’ll announce more details soon but this year’s event will be one you’d hate to miss…stay tuned.”

Fire& Ice is a free event for all iGaming execs and sponsorship opportunities ranging in size are still available for Fire & Ice 2009. Please contact Jodie Thind for sponsorship opportunities: Jodie@lyceummedia.com

About Fire & Ice (www.lyceummedia.com/fireandice)

Lyceum Fire & Ice is the largest and most decadent iGaming social event on the entertainment calendar. It brings online gambling executives, operators, affiliates, media and suppliers together to a unique informal event, which epitomizes an industry that is on the cutting edge of digital entertainment. Now in its eighth year Fire&Ice is produced by London iGaming PR and events specialists, Lyceum Media (www.LyceumMedia.com).

About AsianLogic (ALOG) (www.asianlogic.com)

AsianLogic (AIM: ALOG) is a leading online and land-based gaming company focused on the Asia-Pacific markets. Listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange, it operates several online casino and online poker brands and is engaged in the development, operations and marketing of peer-to-peer gaming, Asian-themed games, and sports betting. The Company also owns the Asian Poker Tour, a premier live poker tournament.

The Company also maintains a corporate advisory team specialising in the gaming sector which is an active investor in gaming-related businesses as well as providing consultancy and analytical services. It enjoys strong commercial relationships with leading gaming providers including Playtech and LVS.

About The Cake Poker Network (www.cakepokernetwork.net)

The Cake Poker Network caters to a select group of partners; ones that uphold its company values and that require a more tailored service rather than a standard “out of the box” solution. Whether you are looking to add poker to your existing site or upgrade your current poker offering, the Cake Poker Network will position you to succeed by providing a wide range of customizable services and solutions to fit your requirements. Your success is ensured by their Flexibility, Liquidity and Integrity. Their philosophy towards you is simple: Offer world class solutions to world class partners.

PartyPartners Announced As Platinum Sponsor for CAP Euro London 2009

“World’s Leading Listed Online Gaming Company” to be Main Sponsor for CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com’s Upcoming London Extravaganza

Irvine, CA – December 9, 2008 – CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com (“CAP”), the leading online marketing resource and community website for Internet casino affiliates, has announced that PartyGaming will be the exclusive Platinum Sponsor for CAP Euro London 2009.

To be held from January 29 to February 1 at the award-winning Novotel London, CAP Euro London is CAP’s biggest conference of the year, and has come to be known as the iGaming affiliate marketing world’s signature event.

In addition to offering CAP’s renowned brand of business networking, online marketing discussions and advice panels, and after-hours socializing, CAP Euro London will also include the highly anticipated 2009 CAP Awards — the second annual awards celebration celebrating the most successful and innovative members of the worldwide Internet gaming community.

“We’re very pleased to announce PartyPartners as the Platinum Sponsor to yet another CAP Euro event,” stated Lou Fabiano, President and Founder of CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com. “As one of the true leaders of this industry, PartyPartners’ presence is an ideal contribution to the overall spirit of excellence in gaming that CAP Euro events have come to represent.”

“PartyPartners.com and AffClub.com are delighted to again be the Platinum Sponsors at this year’s CAP Euro London Conference,” said Jon Salmon, Chief Marketing Director for PartyPartners. “Affiliates play a key role in helping to make our business a success, which is why we see CAP as a ‘must attend’ event where we can meet with existing and prospective affiliates.

“Understanding affiliates’ needs is of paramount importance to us,” continued Mr. Salmon, “and at the same time we can talk to them about marketing the best online gaming brands on the market. They include the recently launched next generation of PartyPoker.com and a growing range of movie-themed slots on PartyCasino.com, such as The Godfather, Saturday Night Fever, Top Gun, Terminator and Mission: Impossible. Our aim is to set the world’s hearts racing through great online entertainment.”

For more information on CAP Euro London, please visit http://www.capeuro.com. For more information on the CAP Awards, please visit http://www.capawards.com. For more information on PartyPartner’s affiliate marketing program, please visit http://www.casinoaffiliateprograms.com/Program/Party-Partners.php.

About CAP Euro

One of Internet gaming's most celebrated events, CAP Euro is a semi-annual trade show extravaganza organized by CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com (CAP) to bring the iGaming affiliate marketing community together in one event. Held in London, Barcelona, and Amsterdam (with the possibility of expanding to other European locations), CAP Euro events are not only the industry's premier opportunity to network and trade tips with the biggest names in the business, but also serve as the venue for the annual CAP Awards ceremony, held each January. For more information on CAP Euro, please visit www.capeuro.com. For more information on CAP Awards, go to www.capawards.com.

About CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com

CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com (or CAP, as it's commonly known) is the largest and longest-running online gaming affiliate resource, featuring an active community forum, chat rooms, affiliate marketing tools, industry news/articles, scam alerts, and a rigorous and distinguished certification process for online casino affiliate programs. The CAP Certification Process is held in the highest regard among industry experts, and is designed to protect the integrity of affiliates and the online gaming industry as a whole. For more information, please visit http://www.casinoaffiliateprograms.com.

David 'Chino' Rheem Inks Contract to Join "The Poker Pack"

Two Members of Successful Asian Poker Tour Backed Team Make Final Table at the WPT Five Diamond

19th December 2008 (Manila, Philippines) – AsianLogic Plc, owners of The Asian Poker Tour (http://www.asianpt.com), would like to congratulate two members of The Poker Pack - Steve Sung and David ‘Chino’ Rheem - on making the final table at the WPT Doyle Brunson Five Diamond Classic at the Bellagio, Las Vegas. Sung signed his sponsorship deal to become a member of “The Poker Pack” alongside close friends JC Tran, Nam Le and Quinn Do back in August, while November Nine member Chino has inked his contract to join the pack this week. Sung goes to the final table as chip leader, while Rheem is third in chips. If this wasn’t enough success, fellow member of The Poker Pack Nam Le also cashed in the same event!


The Poker Pack was formed in the aftermath of the Asian Poker Tour event in Macau in August with JC Tran, Nam Le, Quinn Do and Steve Sung the first players to sign. Since then it has been non stop success for the newly formed group who have ripped up major events around the world. Highlights include a HK$3.7 million (US$473,915) win for Nam Le and final table for Quinn Do at a highrollers event in Macau, a huge runner's up cheque of $943,215 for Nam Le at the WPT Festa Al Lago and a brilliant win for JC Tran, who represented the Asian Poker Tour and PKR at the recent star-studded PartyPoker.com Premier League III in London. The Poker Pack recently took part in a special bounty tournament on PKR which broke all records for the next generation site.

Newly signed member David ‘Chino’ Rheem is one of the most respected and liked professionals on the circuit and will be taking part in the Asian Poker Tour Philippines, which takes place January 27 – February 1 with fellow members of The Poker Pack. His profile increased greatly this year after finishing on the final table at the WSOP Main Event and cashing for nearly $1.8 million after finishing seventh. At the final table he received the support of many of the professional players. He now has a total of six WSOP cashes and live circuit tournament winnings of over $2,500,000. 28-year-old Chino was born in Los Angeles but moved to Florida in the late 1990's. While living there, he took advantage of the state's 18-year-old minimum age to play poker at a casino. He cut his teeth at the Seminole Hollywood Casino, playing with the likes of Robert and Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi.

Chino said: "The opportunity to sign a deal with all my friends was too good to be true! I have a huge amount of respect for JC, Nam, Quinn and Steve and together as a team I think we are really going places. I already pretty much travel the circuit with the other members of The Poker Pack and to be formally signed up is fantastic."

Steve Sung is guaranteed to become the 99th WPT millionaire at the Five Diamond as before this prestigious tournament he had $998,357 in career WPT earnings. Sung is chip leader at the final table and is now hoping to break the $2 million mark! Sung has reached two WPT final tables, with a runner-up finish at Bay 101 (March, 2008) and a 4th-place finish at WPT Barcelona (Oct, 2007) and certainly has form at the Five Diamond. 2006 saw him finish third in a $5,000 preliminary event, and then ninth in the $15,000 main event. As well as being a force on the live circuit, Sung is a feared and respected high stakes online player recognizable by his screen name 'MuGGyLiCiOuS.' Residing in Torrance, California since he was seven years-old, Sung was born in Seoul, South Korea and started playing on the live circuit as soon as he turned 21 years-old. After high school, he began attending the University of California at San Diego to study computer engineering and economics but left college to play poker. As well as big success at the WPT and online he has cashed significantly at the WSOP for the past two years.

Tom Hall CEO of AsianLogic Plc, owners of the Asian Poker Tour said: "Chino is a great guy and magnificent player and we're really happy to welcome him into The Poker Pack. If you look at how much prize money all these guys have made in 2008 and how much they may make in 2009 it is scary! As individuals they are all well known players on the circuit - together the possibilities are endless! There are many teams in poker but these guys are a really unified unit. They travel everywhere together and enjoy each other's success. Poker is in its infancy in Asia and we're excited by what we have lined-up for The Poker Pack and what they will achieve as a group."

Next stop for The Poker Pack after the Bellagio will be the prestigious Aussie Millions at Crown Casino in Melbourne. The Poker Pack will also be out in force and playing at the Asian Poker Tour Philippines, which takes place January 27 – February 1 at the Dusit Thani Manila Hotel in Manila. The main event has a $2,500 + $200 buy-in and there are lots of ways to qualify online. The Asian Poker Tour is supported by iPoker Network, Titan, Dafa Poker, PKR, PartyPoker, Everest, 888, JBet Poker, 32 Red Poker, Japan 3D Poker and Everleaf Network. Full details can be found at http://www.asianpt.com/