Ladbrokes Poker signs 'skalie' before the 2008 WSOP

28 Apr 2008

LONDON, England -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Ladbrokes Poker has revealed its newest pro signing, Jonathan Kalmar. Known as skalie online, Kalmar came fifth in last years WSOP Main Event, cashing for $1.25m, and was the only Brit to make the final table. The sponsorship deal, which has been on the table since the beginning of 2008, was finally agreed on Tuesday night in Vegas. Jon, however had no time to celebrate as he was playing in the WPT World Championship signing the contract in his break!

skalie said: "I'm thrilled, I can't wait to take up my role of Ladbrokes Poker pro in an official capacity! I'm raring to go. As part of Team Ladbrokes in 2006 I came 82nd in the main event and then finished in 5th last year let's hope I continue to improve upon my performance."

skalie will join a core group of four sponsored players, within a 110 strong Ladbrokes Poker Team. The team will descend on Las Vegas on July 2nd ready to celebrate at the exclusive Ladbrokespoker.com party held at the Voodoo Lounge on the 3rd July. Ladbrokes Poker is allowing players one day for recovery and has booked everyone to play in the $10,000 main event on day 1C (July 5th).

Edward Ihre, Ladbrokes Poker MD commented: "The signing is a formality really, Ladbrokespoker.com already considers skalie a member of the team and Laddies has been skalie's online home for the past few years. It was only a matter of time before he joined our poker pro stable" He continued: "skalie's multi table expertise in tournaments will be a great asset to our team."

The Ladbrokes Poker contract will see skalie contribute to the site by way of insightful blogs and reports from major poker events worldwide, including this year's WSOP. In addition to this, he will be introducing a poker promotion named after him on the site in the near future. Offline he will be one of our ambassadors and will host some of our key events and head tutorials for some of our more inexperienced players.

Jon 'skalie' Kalmar's 2007/2008 results

21st 23 April $2,500 WPT World Championship $79,145

1st 9th April $2500 WPT World Championship $25,700

3rd 3rd April $2500 WPT World Championship £36,675

4th 18th Nov £300 GUKPT Blackpool £4,588

6th 24th Oct 888.com IV Open $8,000

5th 6th July 38th WSOP 2007 $1,255,069

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	Ladbrokes Poker signs 'skalie' before the 2008 WSOP 28 Apr 2008 <a href='https://ad.casinocity.com/adclick.php?n=a21efcd1'><img src='https://ad.casinocity.com/adview.php?what=-site:vendors/width:250/RON&n=a21efcd1' border='0' alt='' /></a> LONDON, England -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Ladbrokes Poker has revealed its newest pro signing, Jonathan Kalmar. Known as skalie online, Kalmar came fifth in last years WSOP Main Event, cashing for $1.25m, and was the only Brit to make the final table. The sponsorship deal, which has been on the table since the beginning of 2008, was finally agreed on Tuesday night in Vegas. Jon, however had no time to celebrate as he was playing in the WPT World Championship signing the contract in his break! skalie said: "I'm thrilled, I can't wait to take up my role of Ladbrokes Poker pro in an official capacity! I'm raring to go. As part of Team Ladbrokes in 2006 I came 82nd in the main event and then finished in 5th last year let's hope I continue to improve upon my performance." skalie will join a core group of four sponsored players, within a 110 strong Ladbrokes Poker Team. The team will descend on Las Vegas on July 2nd ready to celebrate at the exclusive Ladbrokespoker.com party held at the Voodoo Lounge on the 3rd July. Ladbrokes Poker is allowing players one day for recovery and has booked everyone to play in the $10,000 main event on day 1C (July 5th). Edward Ihre, Ladbrokes Poker MD commented: "The signing is a formality really, Ladbrokespoker.com already considers skalie a member of the team and Laddies has been skalie's online home for the past few years. It was only a matter of time before he joined our poker pro stable" He continued: "skalie's multi table expertise in tournaments will be a great asset to our team." The Ladbrokes Poker contract will see skalie contribute to the site by way of insightful blogs and reports from major poker events worldwide, including this year's WSOP. In addition to this, he will be introducing a poker promotion named after him on the site in the near future. Offline he will be one of our ambassadors and will host some of our key events and head tutorials for some of our more inexperienced players. Jon 'skalie' Kalmar's 2007/2008 results 21st 23 April $2,500 WPT World Championship $79,145 1st 9th April $2500 WPT World Championship $25,700 3rd 3rd April $2500 WPT World Championship £36,675 4th 18th Nov £300 GUKPT Blackpool £4,588 6th 24th Oct 888.com IV Open $8,000 5th 6th July 38th WSOP 2007 $1,255,069

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