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I am looking to be the first player out at the world series of poker 2006 main event. You can read more about it at my blog: First Out Poker. I currently have an auction for a sponsorship to help me try to become the first player at the event to be eliminated. Many try to get on TV during the main event but ESPN usually covers only the pro’s and the lucky players that make it very far in the tournament. But the first out in the past has got TV time on ESPN. So I am shooting to become the first player out and to wear my sponsors advertisment during this time giving their brand tv exposure. I will be going all-in every hand till the first player is eliminated. If I am still not out when the first player goes out I will be playing to win.
Press ReleaseContact:
Kendall
Web: http://www.FirstOutPoker.com
Email: webmaster @ firstoutpoker.comFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Poker Player Offers Unique Sponsorship Opportunity During the World Series of Poker
Kendall Aims to be the “First Player Out” for His Sponsor at http://www.FirstOutPoker.com.Santa Cruz, CA – June 29, 2006 –– Poker player, Kendall is providing a unique opportunity for a company interested in sponsoring a poker player during the 2006 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. The majority of television exposure on stations such as ESPN generally focuses on the professional players, meaning sponsors of unknown poker players likely won’t receive air time. However, during the 2005 World Series of Poker, attention was also given to the first player out. Kendall has launched a blog at http://www.FirstOutPoker.com to recruit a sponsor, and he plans to be the “first player out” during this year’s event, to gain exposure for that sponsor. The sponsorship will be auctioned off on eBay.
It is estimated that there will be approximately 8000 poker players in the 2006 World Series of Poker, from July 28th to August 10th. Last year, the first player out was shown on television on the first main event broadcast on ESPN. Kendall is counting on similar exposure during this year’s poker tournament, in efforts to recruit a sponsor for his “first out poker experiment.”
Kendall’s strategy to be the first player out is to go all-in every hand until the first player is eliminated. His motto will be “Putting the pressure on early,” and letting luck decide his fate in the tournament. His goal is to be the first player eliminated. If he isn’t eliminated first, and that exposure opportunity passes, he will resume by playing with a goal of winning. Either way, this is a unique approach and concept in game sponsorship.
Kendall’s sponsor will receive exposure on http://www.FirstOutPoker.com, his blog on the experiment. The sponsor will also have the chance to have his wear the company’s shirts, hats, or other merchandise while he is in Las Vegas during the World Series of Poker. Saville will also mention the sponsorship and provide ad space on the blog, where he will chronicle his daily experiences during the tournament.
About Kendall
In addition to his new blog at http://www.FirstOutPoker.com,Kendall is a poker affiliate and runs HotPokerBonus.com and PokerSplendor.com. Kendall was inspired to begin playing poker several years ago while watching The World Series of Poker, and is running a “first out poker experiment” where he hopes to be the first player eliminated from the 2006 tournament.
For more information please visit http://www.FirstOutPoker.com, or contact Kendall via email at webmaster @ firstoutpoker.com.
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Interesting concept. And if you happen to make it deep into the tournament, I could see you getting some good exposure. I could just hear Vince saying
“And here is a guy who came into this tournament trying to lose going all in his first 20 hands, and now he has a chance to play for $5 Million”
I think its brilliant, but I am not sure if the tournament directors will want to turn the wsop into a big joke. Meaning, they may make a point not to give you any coverage as they don’t want to set a precedent for these kind of tactics for future tournaments. I just don’t know, but you may want to incorporate a way to tie in your website along with the blog so your website can benefit from any exposure this concept will bring should it get picked up. Good luck.
