Pechanga Offers Chance at Ladies' Tournament

CALIFORNIA – (PRESS RELEASE) -- Jennifer Tilly appears to have done a number on the image of poker and where women fit into it. After winning the 2005 Ladies' Tournament in the World Series of Poker, the upsurge in womens' interest in the game has been noticeable at card rooms throughout the country. The poker room at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California has always wholeheartedly welcomed women players, and now gives them an extra incentive. Beginning in October, ladies will now be able to play to win a coveted seat in the prestigious event from which Jennifer Tilly took home the gold bracelet – the Ladies' Tournament in the 2006 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. On October 13th, and regularly on the second Thursday of each month, ladies can make their way to the Pechanga Poker Room at 7pm for card action against their peers. The Ladies Only No Limit Hold 'Em tournament requires a $100 buy in with the first place player winning a $1,000 guaranteed buy-in seat to the Ladies' event at the 2006 WSOP. The winner also keeps what she makes during the tournament. For more information about the Ladies Only No Limit Hold 'Em tournament, call the Pechanga Poker Room directly at (951) 303-2472.

At the end of the month, guys can get in on the big payout action, too. During the final weekend of every month, the Pechanga Poker Room hosts its "Last Chance" tournaments. On the final Thursday of the month at 6:30pm, players have the chance to win the top of the prize pool in the $10,000 Guarantee No Limit Hold 'Em Tournament for a $100 buy in. Friday follows at 7pm with the $6,000 Guarantee No Limit Hold 'Em Tournament for a $70 buy in. Saturday draws the crowds as players gear up for the "Big Showdown" tournament at 4pm. First place in this tourney is a $10,000 guaranteed buy in seat to the championship event at the 2006 World Series of Poker. Entry into the "Big Showdown" requires a $225 buy in. Players can also win a seat into the "Big Showdown" by placing first in a number of satellite tournaments held throughout the week in the Pechanga Poker Room. Sunday still offers a lot of cash with the $5,000 Guarantee No Limit Hold 'Em Tournament taking place at 4pm. Entry for this tournament is a bargain at $50 for a buy in. Players may sign up for any of these events by coming to the Pechanga Poker Room two hours in advance of the game time. For more information, please call the Pechanga Poker Room.

Pechanga Resort & Casino is located at 45000 Pechanga Parkway, just off the I-15 freeway, in the beautiful Temecula Valley. The resort is California's first resort and casino to be awarded the AAA Four Diamond rating and offers luxurious hotel rooms and suites, non-stop casino action, eight exceptional restaurants, entertainment and health club. Complimentary valet service is available, as well as acres of self-parking. For more information, call (877) 711-2WIN.