Stars to Join Hollywood Poker Line-up

HOLLYWOOD, California – (PRESS RELEASE) -- Some of Hollywood's biggest stars and professional poker players attended the virtual software premiere at the HollywoodPoker.com launch party this past Tuesday. The official release of this new cutting-edge gaming experience marks a new chapter in the poker craze that is sweeping the nation. HollywoodPoker.com delivers the excitement of big poker games, combined with the convenience of the Internet -- with a celebrity twist!

Starting this week James Woods and Vince Van Patten will be online exclusively at HollywoodPoker.com playing real money games against poker players everywhere. Starting this week James Woods and Vince Van Patten will be online exclusively at HollywoodPoker.com playing real money games against poker players everywhere.

Stay tuned -- we have all kinds of exciting things coming up, including your chance to attend an exclusive Hollywood Oscars party!

HollywoodPoker.com's new online poker software features stunning graphics, real-time player chats and interaction, fast action and advanced security features -- all without having to download any software to your computer. This makes it perfect for playing at home, at the office, on your laptop at a Wi-Fi hotspot, or anywhere else with an Internet connection!

"Everyone in Hollywood is playing poker these days," says two-time Oscar nominee James Woods. "Some of the best acting I've done has been at the poker table," he laughs. "It's not easy to keep your emotions in check when the stakes are high and you're staring down other big-name players. "

"Poker is back in a big way," declares World Poker Tour television commentator and actor Vince Van Patten. "It's moving out of the backrooms and casinos and into the living rooms of America. I always say the best way to learn poker is just to jump in and start playing. Free online games provide players with valuable poker experience without worrying about losing money."

HollywoodPoker.com Games Experienced players will love the selection of games: Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Omaha Hi/Lo, 7-Card Stud and 7-Card Stud Hi/Lo. With the ability to play multiple tables at one time, easy-to-use advanced software, daily, weekly and monthly player point promotions, exciting multi-table tournaments, Celebrity Bounties and much more, your online gaming experiences at HollywoodPoker.com are sure to be memorable! Thousands of players are already playing online right now. Chat with them in real time or in the Green Room. Fast action, great customer service and safe and reliable security aren't just for VIPs - at HollywoodPoker.com every player is a star. Poker friends in different cities can now get together to play anytime. Hold your next poker party online at HollywoodPoker.com. Send them an invitation to play at a private table reserved exclusively for your group -- free! Never played Poker before? You can still meet the Stars! Even people who have never played poker before will feel at home at HollywoodPoker.com.

Featuring step-by-step tutorials, rules for different poker variations and a huge poker glossary - you can play like a pro even if you're not. It's always free to join HollywoodPoker.com and there are lots of free tables and games to get you started. Join the thriving Poker Community forums to discuss topics of interest and get tips and advice. Poker is fun and exciting -- there's no better place to learn than HollywoodPoker.com.