Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB via PRWebDirect) June 22, 2006 -- Maxim Magazine’s highly anticipated July issue will have a World Series of Poker insert which will feature Full Tilt Poker Pro Clonie Gowen. On stands June 22nd, Maxim’s “Guide To The World Series of Poker” will lead with a cover photo of Clonie Gowen as you have never seen her before. In addition to the cover, she is also the subject of a two-page spread. Ms. Gowen is a member of Team Full Tilt, a group of the best and most accomplished poker players in the world, backed by Fulltiltpoker.com.
Clonie Gowen, known to some as one of the sexiest women in poker, burst onto the poker scene by following up her top 10 finish at the World Poker Tour (WPT) Costa Rica Classic with a win at the World Poker Tour Ladies’ Night event in 2003. Her victory against world-class players Annie Duke and fellow Full Tilt Poker pro and Team Full Tilt member Jennifer Harman was watched my millions of viewers and was the highest rated WPT show ever.
Ms. Gowen has not only been praised for her stellar game in the poker world, but also for her continued and tireless support of various charities. She constantly lends her name, time and likeness in support of charitable causes throughout the U.S. She is specifically drawn to helping needy children.
On the June 21st edition of Fox Sports Network’s Best Damn Sports Show Period, Ms. Gowen challenged Paris Hilton to a $100,000 charity poker tournament. The winner will receive $100,000 (put up by Fulltiltpoker.com) to award to the charity of their choice. “Paris seems to be a great girl, however, she represents everything that I am not, but now that she has stepped into my world (the poker world) I challenge her to put her poker skills to work for charity. $100,000 will go a long way to helping those in need. Paris, are you in?” said Clonie Gowen. Raised in the small town of Kiowa, Oklahoma and born during a Cyclone, Clonie Gowen was named Cycalona.
“Team Full Tilt” is a select group of the world’s finest professional poker players, including Chris Ferguson, Phil Ivey, Howard Lederer, Jennifer Harman, Erick Lindgren, Erik Seidel, Andy Bloch, Phil Gordon, Clonie Gowen, John Juanda, and Mike Matusow. Full Tilt Poker offers players the unique opportunity to Learn, Chat and Play poker with the best poker pros in the game.
About Full Tilt Poker
Full Tilt Poker™ software was developed by TiltWare LLC, a software development and licensing company based in Los Angeles, California and licensed to Kolyma Corporation, A.V.V. which is regulated and licensed by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission in Canada. “Team Full Tilt,” is a select group of the world’s finest professional poker players, including Chris Ferguson, Phil Ivey, Howard Lederer, Jennifer Harman, Erick Lindgren, Erik Seidel, Andy Bloch, Phil Gordon, Clonie Gowen, John Juanda, and Mike Matusow. With innovative graphics, superior customer service and a safe, secure interface, the software is geared to enhance and personalize the online poker experience. Users of all skill levels can download the software at www.FullTiltPoker.com and can play for fun or for real money where online games of skill are permitted by law.
For more information please contact:
Michele Clayborne
EMC-PR (on behalf of Full Tilt Poker)
310-451-1152
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