Beating the Odds at the Poker Life "Poker Author Challenge" Poker Life Magazine Sponsors the Poker Author Challenge at the Taj Mahal Poker Room

Atlantic City, NJ -- Poker Life, a hot new national poker lifestyle magazine from the publishers of Trump World, gathered together the world's leading poker authors for a one-day Texas Hold 'em tournament extravaganza. "Poker Life's 'Poker Author Challenge' is a unique event that lets the average player take on some of the biggest names in the game," said Michael Jacobson, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Poker Life. "It gives everybody a chance to test their skills against poker greats and experience the action of the poker lifestyle firsthand."

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The tournament, which drew over 200 players, was held on Sunday March 19th, in Atlantic City at Trump's Taj Mahal Casino & Resort, in the casino's legendary poker room. Preceding the tournament was a special author meet-and-greet where players could speak with the experts and purchase autographed copies of the latest poker books.

Experts included: Peter Alson, David Apostilico, Bill Burton, Sheree Bykofsky, Mike Cappelletti, Gary Carson, Greg Dinkin, Anthony Holden, Lou Krieger, Matt Lessinger, Neil D. Meyers, John Schroeder, Richard Sparks, and J. Phillip Vogel.

Unlike other major tournaments that cost thousands to enter, Poker Life set the buy-in for this event at a reasonable $100 + $20. This allowed players of all levels to take part in the event. "We wanted to make sure that everybody has a chance to feel the thrill of playing against noted experts," said Jacobson. "It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

About Poker Life

Poker Life magazine is the leading lifestyle publication for the poker enthusiast. Each issue offers basic and advanced strategy tips, advice from professional poker players, interviews with celebrities and poker superstars, as well as the best in restaurants, travel, libations and luxury living. Circulation: 200,000.