Canadian Online Poker TV Channel
A new online poker television network is set to begin airing its programming on March 5 at CanadianPokerPlayer.tv. The network will feature programming from the last three years along with original content and poker-related features.
The network, the brainchild of HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc., will begin its broadcast career by broadcasting more than 20 hours of programming. The programming will feature highlights of major poker events in Canada. Players featured include Joe Hachem, Phil Laak, Jennifer Tilly, Phil Hellmuth, Gavin Smith, Huck Seed and Antonio Esfandiari.
In a statement, HeadsUp noted that there are an estimated 3.5 million poker players in the country of Canada and that the new poker site will allow these poker players to watch streaming programs and to choose from archived programs through an on-demand basis.
CanadianPokerPlayer.tv is also going to partner with Canadian Poker Player Magazine to provide in-depth coverage of the Canadian Poker Tour.
“There are so many amazing players and stories that we find on tour,” said Kelly Kellner, president and CEO of HeadsUp Entertainment. “Both the magazine and our online network will give players from across the country a forum and showcase as we strive to build new poker superstars.”
One of the top online casinos 888.com will serve as one of the first sponsors of the network and organizers hope that more sponsorships will follow.
