A Freetourneys update

Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament The Empire Room, Palmer House Hilton17 E. Monroe St. She knows when to fold 'emNo ring on that finger? Why not watch someone who knows a thing or two about engagements play her cards? The Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament stages a celeb showdown between former "Bachelorette" Jen Schefft, WXRT's Lin Brehmer, Channel 5's Anna Davlantes and Travis Roche of the Chicago Wolves. Then, sidle up to a poker table and take on the poker stars yourself. Includes sandwiches, cocktails and desserts. Nov. 3: 6 p.m. Price: $50-$250. Proceeds benefit the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation Midwest ChapterProduced by: Starlight Starbright Children's FoundationPhone: 312-251-7827 ext. 21

LOS ANGELES, California – (PRESS RELEASE) -- Joe Hachem, the 2005 World Series of Poker champion, signed an agreement with PokerStars.com, the world's largest tournament poker site. Hachem, who won the record $7.5 million top prize at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas in July, will represent PokerStars.com as a sponsored poker player and ambassador.

The signing of Hachem gives PokerStars.com a triple crown. Currently, 2003 WSOP champion Chris Moneymaker and 2004 WSOP champion Greg Raymer both serve exclusively as PokerStars.com representatives. The addition of Hachem means that PokerStars.com has locked up the last three poker author, is also a part of Team PokerStars.

Joseph Hachem, age 39, was born in Lebanon. He emigrated to Australia as a child, and now lives in Melbourne with his wife and four children. He has played actively at PokerStars.com since 2001. In the past four years, Hachem has entered hundreds of poker tournaments at PokerStars.com and has played many thousands of poker hands.

November 1, 2005

For those of you who like to plan ahead, here is some advice on gifts you can get for the poker player in your life.

For those who can't get enough Poker Tour Season 3 DVD. The four-disc set will be released on November 1, and features professional poker players such as Gus Hansen, Phil Ivey, Erick Lindgren, Daniel Negreanu, plus many more.

Special features included with the set include bloopers of Shana Hiatt and tips from the World Poker Tour weekly episodes.

You can purchase the DVD set from most major retailers, or at the official WPT webstore: www.worldpokertour.com. Suggested retail price is set at $39.98.

October 31, 2005 - Camp Fire USA, Texoma Council is hosting a "Texas Hold 'Em for Texoma Youth" poker night Nov. 12. The fundraiser will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2027 South Austin Avenue in Denison."This is something new for us as a fundraiser," said Sandra Ashby, Camp Administrator." Poker is very popular and it sounds like it will be a lot of fun. We hope the public will join us for our first annual Texas Hold Em for Texas Youth' poker night. Not only will it be a fun night, but it will benefit the area's children as well. You just can't lose by being a part of this!"All poker proceeds from the $50 buy-in will benefit Camp Fire USA's youth programs such as "Baby Think It Over," club programming and outdoor education for Texoma youth. Participants must be 21 years old.Registration begins at 6 p.m. Games begin at 7 p.m., and prizes are guaranteed to the top three finishers.Refreshments will be served.To register or for more information regarding this poker event call the Camp Fire USA office at (903) 465-2790.