ANTIGUA -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- World Poker Exchange, one of the world's fastest growing online poker sites, announced that a series of four instructional DVDs designed to help leisure and competitive poker players improve their game that are now available for purchase at variety retailers, bookstores, military exchange stores as well as Las Vegas area gift shops and casino hotels. The DVDs can now also be purchased online via World Poker Exchange's Web site.

Developed in conjunction with Players Network, producer of the In the Mind of the Poker Pro instructional series, the DVDs feature strategies, tips and "hands on" coaching from world renown poker pros, including Todd Brunson, a high-limit poker professional who learned from the very best -- his father, the legendary, two-time World Series of Poker Champion, Doyle Brunson; Mike Matusow, an opinionated and controversial World Series of Poker champion; and best-selling author David Sklansky, leading global poker strategy expert.

"In the Mind of the Poker Pro" DVD series gives players real hands, real pros and invaluable advice," said Haden Ware, managing director, World Poker Exchange. "The DVD brings world-class professional poker expertise into the home, enabling players to watch and learn at their own pace while making improvements to the quality and consistency of their game. Working with Players Network to develop these outstanding instructional DVDs reflects our commitment to helping poker fans at every level optimally play poker."

These instructional DVDs incorporates a unique teaching format never before offered in poker tutorials by using 16 video cameras to film the three poker pros as they monitor a live poker game, allowing players to see all the hands along with the audience, and simultaneously discussing the game in real-time. The three experts weigh in with advice and coaching that offers value for experienced players seeking to improve their game. Brande Roderick, actress and Playboy Playmate of the Year, hosts the DVDs.

"In the Mind of the Poker Pro' series is not just for beginners, said Mark Bradley, president, Players Network. "This series take televised poker to a new level through the use of live commentary and debate, creating an exciting energy and intriguing perspective of what it takes to play winning poker."

The DVDs offer strategies and tips for novice, intermediate and experienced players.

LAS VEGAS -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Erik Seidel bested a field of 1,402 of poker's best to take the top prize in the $2,000 No-Limit Hold 'em event at the World Series of Poker of 2005. Seidel took home $611,795 the lion's share of the $2,581,520 prize pool, and a coveted World Series of Poker bracelet for his victory in the ninth event of poker's biggest series of tournaments.

Seidel, a former Wall Street trader turned poker professional, took home his seventh World Series of Poker bracelet, making him fifth on the all-time list of bracelet winners. Seidel joins elite company as only Doyle Brunson, Johnny Chan, Phil Hellmuth, and Johnny Moss have more WSOP titles. Seidel's modest and quiet demeanor separates him from many poker professionals, and he is known as one of the nicest guys in poker. Full Tilt Poker's players have secured five top-3 finishes so far this year, and Seidel's performance marks the second victory for a Full Tilt Poker representative - a remarkable accomplishment considering all 10 events have broken the previous record for number of participants.

"Erik has always been unfairly remembered for his spectacular second place finishes in the past," said fellow Team Full Tilt member Howard Lederer. "Now that Erik has a televised win under his belt, maybe he will start to be remembered for his many victories."

Seidel represents one of the fastest growing online poker sites, www.fulltiltpoker.com, and spends several hours a week online helping amateur players learn the game by sharing his poker knowledge through real-time chats at the virtual tables. Along with Seidel, 26 other top poker professionals play exclusively at www.fulltiltpoker.com, where they have helped to create the best possible atmosphere for players who want to improve their games.

"Team Full Tilt" is a select group of the world's finest professional poker players, including Chris "Jesus" Ferguson, Phil Ivey, Howard Lederer, Erick Lindgren, Erik Seidel, Andy Bloch, Phil Gordon (Co-host, Celebrity Poker Showdown), Clonie Gowen, John Juanda, Jennifer Harman and others. Full Tilt Poker offers players the unique opportunity to play, chat, and learn with the best in the game. With Seidels's victory, the 27 professional players who play at www.fulltiltpoker.com now have a total of 37 World Series of Poker bracelets, and are looking to add several more to their collection in the remaining 39 events over the next four weeks.