Online Poker Radio Show Launched

LAS VEGAS – (PRESS RELEASE) -- Major League Poker and The Gaming Club Online Poker Room announced today the launch of 'On The Felt,' an online radio show created for poker players that is available both live and on demand. 'On the Felt' is the first online show to broadcast LIVE from the World Series of Poker Lifestyle Show at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino during the 2005 tournament in Las Vegas from July 6th through to the finals on the 15th. Reports will be exclusively available on The Gaming Club's poker website.

'On the Felt,' hosted by Mark Arum, a poker player and radio personality, will keep listeners up to date with fast-paced and lively discussions about everything that is happening at the tournament from the hottest players and biggest hands to the biggest bad beats. Accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, exclusively on The Gaming Club, players and fans can listen to tournament updates from their computer while improving their poker skills.

"We're excited that 'On The Felt' will be the first online radio show to report LIVE from the World Series of Poker, providing our listeners and fans with exclusive access to the tournament," said Tim Johnson, CEO of The Gaming Club Online Poker Room. "The premise behind 'On the Felt' is to enhance the poker experience. As the poker craze continues to sweep the nation, we are offering enthusiasts a unique experience by pairing constant and interactive poker news with online play everyday."

"It's not everyday that the general public has access to a premiere event like WSOP," said Major League Poker's CMO, Tony Tomassini. "With the tremendous growth of online poker, it only makes sense for us to use the Internet to deliver our radio show."

As with familiar sports talk radio programs, 'On The Felt' is interactive, and listeners are encouraged to email and call to give their opinions, ask questions and even request topics for discussion. Live forums are scheduled to allow the maximum number of The Gaming Club members to get involved and guide the show.

The World Series of Poker ranks as one of the oldest, largest and most prestigious gaming competitions in the world, and draws the attention of poker professionals, celebrities and mainstream America to Vegas. The high stakes tournament began on June 2nd and runs through to the finals which will take place at the legendary Horseshoe Casino in Las Vegas on July 14th and 15th.