- Fantasy Becomes a Reality for Poker Enthusiasts -
- Fantasy Becomes a Reality for Poker Enthusiasts -
Playboy Enterprises, Inc. today announced a partnership with Moneymaker Gaming to develop and produce its first-ever Playboy Poker Camp. The camp will feature world class instruction from some of poker's top players, including WSOP Champion Layne Flack and Jim "Krazy Kanuck" Worth. Additionally, the poker camp includes nightly poker tournaments with prizes of more than $100,000 and events with Playboy Playmates, all of which culminate with a lavish party at the legendary Playboy Mansion.
With instruction for beginners to advanced players, packages start at $4,999 for the four-day, four-night event. The first camp will be held in January 2007 at Morongo Casino Resort and Spa, near Palm Springs, California. Registration begins today at playboypokercamp.com .
"Chris Moneymaker has built the strongest brand in poker today, and we are thrilled to team up with him to create an incredible poker camp such as this," stated Sarah Haney, vice president, licensing, Playboy Enterprises, Inc. "We've enjoyed such success with our co-branded poker products that we wanted to bring something more to the table for poker aficionados everywhere."
"I've been living a dream since winning the 2003 World Series, and I want to give my fans a taste of that," said Moneymaker, co-founder of Moneymaker Gaming. "Playboy Poker Camp will offer a once in a lifetime chance to play alongside the best players in the world, hang out with Playboy Playmates, and compete for more than $100,000 in prize money. This will be the ultimate poker experience."
About Playboy Enterprises, Inc.:
Playboy's branded line of licensed fashion and consumer products has experienced exceptional growth at retail since its repositioning in 1999, with a product offering that includes men's and women's fashion apparel and accessories, underwear, legwear, outerwear and footwear, as well as home furnishings and lifestyle and entertainment products. Playboy's licensed products business as a whole now generates in excess of $650 million in global retail sales in more than 130 countries and territories. Celebrities and fashion influencers spotted wearing Playboy fashions and accessories include Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, Jade Jagger, Snoop Dogg and Lenny Kravitz.
About Moneymaker Gaming:
Co-founded by World Series of Poker Champion Chris Moneymaker, Moneymaker Gaming (www.moneymakergaming.com) is a leading player in developing and delivering casino-quality, licensed poker and gaming equipment, slot machines and lifestyle accessories. Since launching in early 2005, the California-based company has inked licensing deals with the world's top entertainment brands including Playboy, WWE and elite NASCAR drivers. In 2006 Moneymaker Gaming launched the Playboy Poker collection which includes Playboy branded poker chips, poker chip sets, poker tables, poker collectibles and accessories.
