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August 30, 2005
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Poker Tour Searches the World for Players
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The producers of the Small Town Poker Tour(STPT) announced today
the venues for season one. The following states will be in the
first tour, Vermont, Maine, New York, Massachusetts, Maryland,
Virginia, Kentucky, Florida, Mississippi Texas, California and
Washington. Executive Producer Mark Fracalossi stated, "Anyone
with a valid state driver’s license or ID may play".
The Tour will pick the towns in each state by the nominations
received by the players. "Get online visit www.smalltownpokertour.com,
tells us why we should come to your town", Fracalossi stated.
"We are looking for the Small Towns who have interest in
hosting us, and local charities that could benefit from us",
he added. The producers plan to visit possible sites the next
few weeks.
Tours are also planned for Europe, Asia and Canada. "Our
goal is to crown the STPT World Champion.
The Small Town Poker Tour will donate the money raised to charity.
"We want the money to stay local", Fracalossi said.
The first tour is set to travel the USA in search of the best
amateur poker player, along the way featuring a unique blend of
characters that make for some very exciting action. Billy Frank,
Creative Director/Executive Producer of Make It Happen Productions,
is in charge of the productions."Make it Happen Productions
has the staff, experience and creativity to bring this show to
reality," states Fracalossi
The STPT hired the gamming powerhouse "The Division",
to run the tour and all marketing.
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