Ever wondered which sex tops the table when it comes to poker skill, wit and nerve? The Purple Lounge Battle of the Sexes sets out to find an answer to this very question. Launching in May, this three-month war of the genders promises to be full of fun, surprises and maybe a few upsets.
Pitting guys against girls, the battle will be fought over the course of four months -- May to August, culminating in the grand final at a secret London location. Online qualification tournaments are in three stages and start on Tuesday, May 1st. Players have the chance to qualify twice weekly, either via a free roll or through a buy-in ($10+1) with all winners going through to a semi-final at the end of each stage.
The grand final will be held in London, with players travelling from around the world to take part -- travel and accommodation courtesy of Purple Lounge. With all the qualification tournaments set to go and the challenge laid down, the question on everyone's lips is -- WHO WILL WIN?
For more information and the full tournament structure, please visit (link)www.purple-lounge.com/promotions/battleofthesexes-women.mth(/link) or (link)www.purple-lounge.com/promotions/battleofthesexes-men.mth(/link).
About Purple Lounge:
Purple Lounge poker room and casino offers a sleek and sophisticated online gaming experience with a luxurious feel. The site is for discerning gamblers seeking an alternative to run-of-the-mill gambling sites and traditional Vegas glitz. And it isn't simply a gambling site. Purple Lounge has an exclusive agreement with Quintessentially, the world's leading private members club, offering a whole range of lifestyle services, access to the inaccessible and great discounts and insider information for players all around the world.
Since the launch of Purple Lounge in November 2005, it has successfully acquired over forty-two thousand non-US registered players. Purple Lounge attracts a wide range of players, bridging the gender and age gap, appealing to men and women, young and old. Following an ongoing period of growth, month on month trading results have continued to demonstrate an upward trend into March 2007.
For more information, visit: (link)www.purple-lounge.com(/link).
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Ever wondered which sex tops the table when it comes to poker skill, wit and nerve? The Purple Lounge Battle of the Sexes sets out to find an answer to this very question. Launching in May, this three-month war of the genders promises to be full of fun, surprises and maybe a few upsets.