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November 28, 2005

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Small Town Poker Tour Show Blends Real Life and Texas Hold'em

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A new television show about poker set to hit the air. The Small Town Poker Tour is as simple as the title states, blend everyday people with the exciting game of Texas Hold'em, a winning combination.

The Small Town poker Tour is set to travel the USA in search of the best amateur player in America, along the way featuring a unique blend of characters that make for some very exciting action.

Mark Fracalossi, CEO of AMT Media LLC and Billy Frank Creative,Director/Executive Producer Make It Happen Productions, have announced a partnership to produce this exciting new show. "Make it Happen Productions has the staff, experience and creativity to bring this show to reality", states Fracalossi, "Billy Frank is the best Creative Director we could find for this project, he brings not only talent to this project but the energy it takes to put the Tour together".They have also selected "The Division" as their marketing and promotion partner. Mark Fracalossi stated, "The Division is the best fit for us, they are hands down the top poker event and marketing firm out there.

"Jeff Brausch CEO of The Division is known for producing proprietary marketing programs for many of the world's best-known brands. His expertise in event marketing will truly make the STPT a world class tour," Fracalossi added.

"Stephen Connolly will handle day-to-day operations of the tour. With over 25 years of event management experience, Stephen will be responsible to seeing all details are carried out successfully. Matt Savage will ensure that the 'game' component of the Small Town Poker Tour is of the highest caliber. As the preeminent Poker Tournament Director in the World, Matt Savage knows how poker should be played," Fracalossi said. "They also have access to some of the worlds top players who will also advise on the tour," Fracalossi added.

The STPT will tour all 50 United States in search of America's number one amateur poker player. The tour will also be filmed for television. The STPT also plans European, Canadian and Asian Tours. "We are serious about making the STPT the finest amateur poker tour in the world and the partnership with The Division brings us the top people in the business of poker, and our vision to reality, what else can I say I am elated to have them on board," Fracalossi said.

The tour will add a grassroots look to the nations fastest grown card game Texas Hold 'em.

The STPT is as simple as the title states, blending everyday people with the exciting game of Texas Hold'em and donate money to charity. "The money we raise will stay local, it's a chance for all poker players to come and give something back, and a chance to be the STPT Champion," Fracalossi stated.

The tour will be not of the flashy set productions you see on television. "Our show and tour is unique. The finals will be in a casino, but the rest of the show is a tour of the world," Fracalossi stated.

"Our goal is to make this a fund raising machine for the towns we visit",Fracalossi said. You can find out more about the tour at www.smalltownpokertour.com

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