First Annual California Poker Players Conference held

CALIFORNIA -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- The First Annual California Poker Players Conference -- CPPC -- will be held on Saturday, October 20, and Sunday, October 21 at the Hollywood Park Casino, Inglewood, California, in conjunction with the twelve-day National Championship of Poker Tournament. The theme for the two-day Conference is:

Gain a positive expectation!

Learn to be a winning poker player

According to Phyllis Caro, Director of Poker Operations at the Hollywood Park Casino: "Attendees will gain more solid information about winning poker during this two-day conference than they could ever hope for!" Helping to organize the event are Robert Turner, Poker Manager of the Normandie Casino, and George "The Engineer" Epstein, columnist for Poker Player newspaper, poker lecturer, and teacher of poker classes for senior citizens.

Poker players will have an opportunity to meet and hear presentations by some of the world's leading experts. Mike Caro (the Mad Genius of Poker) will be the Keynote speaker and serve as moderator. And, he will share his special poker tips throughout the Conference.

Other speakers include Barbara Enright (the first woman inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame), Vince Burgio, Lou Krieger, Susie Isaacs (Hold'em radio show hostess), Robert Turner, Marsha Waggoner, Stan Sludikoff, Charlie Shoten, Russell C. Fox (Enrolled Agent), Tony Guerrera, and George "The Engineer" Epstein. They will share their know-how and secrets for WINNING! poker, and answer questions.

John A. Pappas, recently named the Executive Director of the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) will update attendees on the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and its potential impact on all forms and venues for playing poker. As a special feature, Jeffrey Pollack, Commissioner of the World Series of Poker, will discuss the event and changes planned for the 2008 World Series of Poker.

Challenge the Experts -- A special Panel Discussion during which attendees will have the opportunity to challenge the experts on various aspects of the game of poker, will be held on the afternoon of October 21.

A highlight of the CPPC will be tips from Mike Caro during the two-day event: How to win more often and win more money!

Tabletop displays will be available, exhibiting poker books and other poker-related materials.

Organizers of the event, George "The Engineer" Epstein, Phyllis Caro, and Robert Turner, have announced that a significant portion of the proceeds will serve to benefit one or more worthy charities.

Among the highlights of the Conference –

Learn the best strategies for winning at tournaments and cash games; and how to protect yourself online. . .

Special winning poker tips from Mike Caro, throughout the Conference . . .

Lou Krieger will share his "Seven Top Tips," and discuss "maniacs, calling stations, and rocks" -- how to deal with these types of players. . .

Susie Isaacs' "Five-P Theory," and George "The Engineer" Epstein's "Four Basic Rules for winning!" plus his powerful Hold'em Algorithm . . . guaranteed to make you a winner!

All tournament games are not alike; Robert Turner will tell you what to look for when deciding which tournaments to play in. . .

Want to turn pro? Vince Burgio will tell you how to make it happen . . .

And Stan Sludikoff will examine the future of tournament poker . . .

"Reading" your opponents at the table can make a difference between winning and losing; Barbara Enright will explain how to do it . . .

We all want to win! Marsha Waggoner will explain how "Learning to Lose" can help you to become a better winner . . .

The "new breed" of poker players will be represented by Tony Guerrera . . . How is the game being changed by the influx of younger players; and what does the future hold?

Poker is not gambling; Learn why that is so – from Mark Twain . . .

Poker and the IRS – what every winning poker player should be aware of, presented by Russell C. Fox, Enrolled Agent . . .

Understand what it takes to be a winner: Your winning "poker mind" explained by Charlie Shoten . . .

On display will be the latest books for winning at the game of poker and products available for poker players . . .

And more . . .

A limited number of sponsorships and tabletop display areas are available. Contact Deby Cariffe, Director of Sales, at 626/688-3414; e-mail: sales@2007CPPC.com.

Hosting the event is the Hollywood Park Casino. Advance registration (before October 5) is $180; late registration or at the door: $200. For registration information, contact Marilyn Brison at Hollywood Park Casino, phone: 310/330-2800, ext. 2601; or visit web site: 2007CPPC.com. Advance registration is recommended. Hollywood Park Casino is located at 3883 W. Century Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90303 (a few miles east of Los Angeles International Airport).