LAS VEGAS, NV--(MARKET WIRE)--Jul 28, 2008 -- SpadeClub, the premier subscription-based poker community, announces its newest promotion, the Bellagio Championship Series, wherein SpadeClub Exclusive members will have the chance to compete in a series of qualifiers to earn their way to the 2009 Five-Star World Poker Classic Championship Event at the Bellagio Las Vegas.

The nine Exclusive members at the final table of each of the eight monthly qualifiers will advance to the Bellagio Championship Series finals. In addition to that, the winner of each monthly qualifier will receive a $2,500 satellite seat for the Five-Star World Poker Classic. The Bellagio Championship Series finals will take place in April 2009. The winner of that event will receive a $25,000 seat in the 2009 Five-Star World Poker Classic, and second place will receive a $2,500 seat into a satellite tournament for the event.

SpadeClub provides poker enthusiasts of every skill-level a chance to win their share of more than $100,000 and play in 2,500 poker tournaments every month for only $19.99 per month*. SpadeClub's unique features, which include creating a player profile, utilizing tools and tips to improve poker play, and the ability to socialize with other SpadeClub members, offer a new risk-free approach to online poker.

About SpadeClub:

SpadeClub provides a new online poker experience that combines competitive poker play with the ability to win cash prizes and develop poker skills in a social-networking environment for poker enthusiasts of every level. SpadeClub is powered by Card Player Media, the leading poker media resource, with more than 20 years of service in the poker industry, and publisher of Card Player and Card Player Poker+Sport. All products of Card Player Media, including SpadeClub, are U.S.-owned and operated.

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