Beta launch of poker TV, Grey Eagle admin discounts, 888 partnership
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CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 3, 2010/-- HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HDUP) is pleased to announce that is launching its own online poker television network on March 5, 2010. The network will be broadcast online at www.CanadianPokerPlayer.tv and will feature Canadian programming produced by the Company over the past 3 seasons plus original content and features targeted at both the Canadian and International poker playing audience. It is estimated that there are over 3,500,000 poker players in Canada, a country which is now the second largest online revenue generating country in theworld in the poker industry. HeadsUp has produced over 20 hours of original programming from a series of major events in Canada and features poker pros and celebrities including Phil Hellmuth, Gavin Smith, Joe Hachem, Huck Seed, Antonio Esfandiari, Phil Laak and Jennifer Tilly.
The March 5th launch will begin streaming the beta test version of the network which will allow viewers to watch the streaming network program schedule as well as choosing from archived content that can be viewed on demand. Initial content will feature final table poker action from the Stampede Classic in Calgary Alberta, classic heads up matches between “Yukon” Brad Booth and Huckleberry Seed for the Canadian Open Poker Championships title and a must see match between Edmonton amateur Roger Sarna and WSOP Main Event Champion Joe Hachem. The network will also feature documentary programming showcasing a behind the scenes glimpse of the Canadian Poker Tour’s Invitational Finals in the Dominican Republic and the 2007 Stampede Classic.
The network will work hand in hand with Heads-Up’s publication, Canadian Poker Player Magazine. Featuring an in depth look at poker in Canada and exclusive coverage of the Canadian Poker Tour, a complete multi media package will be offered to sponsors to effectively target the highly sought after demographic that HeadsUp has cornered in Canada. Original content currently in production will follow both pro and celebrity poker players as well as many features from Canadian Poker Tour events across Canada. “There are so many amazing players and stories that we find on tour”, stated HeadsUp President and CEO Kelly B. Kellner. “Both the magazine and our online network will give players from across the country a forum and showcase as we strive to build new poker superstars.”
HeadsUp Entertainment is pleased to announce that it has come to an agreement with 888 Poker to be one of the first network sponsors, embedding content and commercials in the broadcast schedule and using the network as a platform to reach players with promotions and incentives on a real time schedule. “We believe we will see changes in the way sponsors react to their customers and having the ability to reach large scale audiences with on the spot promotions, I am excited to be able to deliver a medium for innovation of content delivery,” stated Kellner.
Canadian Poker Player Television looks to be a substantial revenue stream for the Company which has built an innovative and effective means of monetizing both its media model as well as its existing income streams. HeadsUp through its Canadian Poker Tour brand offers a membership program designed to give players substantial savings on tournament registration fees, merchandise, an annual subscription to its magazine and participation in the CPT Player of the Year program. Offered at $95, players can save over $600 in registration fees at one casino alone in 2010, making the product offered by the company extremely enticing to players. Grey Eagle Casino in Calgary has been a tremendous partner to the CPT in offering a combination of well structured events along with a value proposition. Many affiliated CPT venues across the country are also offering similar programs supporting the tremendous growth in membership sales and revenues for the Company. “I believe every poker player in Canada should be a card carrying member”, commented CPT Director of Operations Ron Campbell. “The combination of savings along with discounts from sponsors and just the magazine alone makes it a great investment.” For more details or to purchase a Canadian Poker Tour membership, please refer to the Company’s website www.canadianpokertour.tv.
The CPT hosted and sanctioned 362 events in 2009 and is estimating that number to grow to over 560 in 2010 with expansion in B.C. and eastern Canada. Supported by increasing revenues from magazine advertising, television sponsorship, poker tourism and proprietary events, the company expects to continue on its pace of exponential growth in 2010.
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 websites www.headsupentertainment.com and www.canadianpokertour.tv.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this release, words such as "estimate," "expect," "anticipate," "projected," "planned," forecasted" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are, by their very nature, not guarantees of HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc.'s future operational or financial performance, and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Due to the risks and uncertainties, actual events may differ materially from current expectations. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc. Investor Relations (403) 269-9039 Website: www.headsupentertainment.com Source: HeadsUp Entertainment International
CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 3, 2010/-- HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HDUP) is pleased to announce that is launching its own online poker television network on March 5, 2010. The network will be broadcast online at www.CanadianPokerPlayer.tv and will feature Canadian programming produced by the Company over the past 3 seasons plus original content and features targeted at both the Canadian and International poker playing audience. It is estimated that there are over 3,500,000 poker players in Canada, a country which is now the second largest online revenue generating country in theworld in the poker industry. HeadsUp has produced over 20 hours of original programming from a series of major events in Canada and features poker pros and celebrities including Phil Hellmuth, Gavin Smith, Joe Hachem, Huck Seed, Antonio Esfandiari, Phil Laak and Jennifer Tilly.
The March 5th launch will begin streaming the beta test version of the network which will allow viewers to watch the streaming network program schedule as well as choosing from archived content that can be viewed on demand. Initial content will feature final table poker action from the Stampede Classic in Calgary Alberta, classic heads up matches between “Yukon” Brad Booth and Huckleberry Seed for the Canadian Open Poker Championships title and a must see match between Edmonton amateur Roger Sarna and WSOP Main Event Champion Joe Hachem. The network will also feature documentary programming showcasing a behind the scenes glimpse of the Canadian Poker Tour’s Invitational Finals in the Dominican Republic and the 2007 Stampede Classic.
The network will work hand in hand with Heads-Up’s publication, Canadian Poker Player Magazine. Featuring an in depth look at poker in Canada and exclusive coverage of the Canadian Poker Tour, a complete multi media package will be offered to sponsors to effectively target the highly sought after demographic that HeadsUp has cornered in Canada. Original content currently in production will follow both pro and celebrity poker players as well as many features from Canadian Poker Tour events across Canada. “There are so many amazing players and stories that we find on tour”, stated HeadsUp President and CEO Kelly B. Kellner. “Both the magazine and our online network will give players from across the country a forum and showcase as we strive to build new poker superstars.”
HeadsUp Entertainment is pleased to announce that it has come to an agreement with 888 Poker to be one of the first network sponsors, embedding content and commercials in the broadcast schedule and using the network as a platform to reach players with promotions and incentives on a real time schedule. “We believe we will see changes in the way sponsors react to their customers and having the ability to reach large scale audiences with on the spot promotions, I am excited to be able to deliver a medium for innovation of content delivery,” stated Kellner.
Canadian Poker Player Television looks to be a substantial revenue stream for the Company which has built an innovative and effective means of monetizing both its media model as well as its existing income streams. HeadsUp through its Canadian Poker Tour brand offers a membership program designed to give players substantial savings on tournament registration fees, merchandise, an annual subscription to its magazine and participation in the CPT Player of the Year program. Offered at $95, players can save over $600 in registration fees at one casino alone in 2010, making the product offered by the company extremely enticing to players. Grey Eagle Casino in Calgary has been a tremendous partner to the CPT in offering a combination of well structured events along with a value proposition. Many affiliated CPT venues across the country are also offering similar programs supporting the tremendous growth in membership sales and revenues for the Company. “I believe every poker player in Canada should be a card carrying member”, commented CPT Director of Operations Ron Campbell. “The combination of savings along with discounts from sponsors and just the magazine alone makes it a great investment.” For more details or to purchase a Canadian Poker Tour membership, please refer to the Company’s website www.canadianpokertour.tv.
The CPT hosted and sanctioned 362 events in 2009 and is estimating that number to grow to over 560 in 2010 with expansion in B.C. and eastern Canada. Supported by increasing revenues from magazine advertising, television sponsorship, poker tourism and proprietary events, the company expects to continue on its pace of exponential growth in 2010.
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 websites www.headsupentertainment.com and www.canadianpokertour.tv.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this release, words such as "estimate," "expect," "anticipate," "projected," "planned," forecasted" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are, by their very nature, not guarantees of HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc.'s future operational or financial performance, and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Due to the risks and uncertainties, actual events may differ materially from current expectations. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc. Investor Relations (403) 269-9039 Website: www.headsupentertainment.com Source: HeadsUp Entertainment International
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