Cherokee NC Gets PokerTek Tables

MATTHEWS, N.C., March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PokerTek, Inc., the industry pioneer and worldwide leader in automated poker tables and related software, is pleased to announce that they have installed five PokerPro tables at Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel in Cherokee, North Carolina. The new poker room opened Friday March 6 at 4:00 pm. This is the first time that Harrah's Cherokee has offered live automated poker at the property.

"Installing PokerPro at Harrah's Cherokee is a great thing for the poker players of the South," said Chris Halligan, PokerTek's CEO. "This will be the only live automated Texas Hold'em offered within almost 350 miles, and we're confident that players in the region will appreciate the benefits of automated poker. At last, the good people of Asheville, Charlotte, Atlanta and Knoxville have a room they can call their own."

"The games are very popular in other markets, and we're confident our customers will be pleased also," said Ron Hager, Director of Table Games for Harrah's Cherokee Casino. "Players will find Texas Hold'em, Seven Card Stud and Omaha cash games and tournaments, with a wide variety of limits and buy-ins."

The Poker Room at Harrah's Cherokee expects to offer $1/2 No-Limit, $2/5 No-Limit and $3/6 Limit Cash games. For tournament players, $115 sit-n-go's and a variety of multi-table tournaments are coming soon, pending regulatory approval. For more information about the Harrah's Cherokee poker room and their specific game offerings, please visit their website: www.harrahscherokee.com.

PokerPro tables are cutting-edge electronic gaming devices that simulate live poker and allow players to play against one another. Players can privately view their hole cards and place bets using their individual screens. The community cards, pot and player table stakes are all displayed on a large center monitor for all players to see.

Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel is located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains and is owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The expansive property boasts a 15-story hotel and conference center, along with a multitude of restaurants and cafes. The casino offers a variety of gaming options, including the popular lock-n-roll games, raffle reels, video poker, digital blackjack and mini baccarita.

April Event Moved from 9th to 16th

Due to some scheduling conflicts the April Event has been rescheduled for April 16th. Reserve your seat as soon as possible to guarantee your spot. See you at the tables.

March Event Results

We have a couple of first in the March Event. Trinity and Sean went out early, but still after Adam. Derrick cashed (no bubble this time). And a first time winner, Brian took down the top spot when he busted Derrick. Kevin D, who started out the night putting Sean on the short stack when they both flopped a set of Jacks, finished third. Kevin, Brian and Derrick maintained good stacks for much of the evening...

It may not be the way it happened but it's the way I remember it.

cheers. see ya in April.

Champion - Brian R.
2nd - Derrick
3rd - Kevin D

High Stakes Poker Season 5 Debuts Sunday Night

Original Posting on PocketFives.com
While you're hitting up the Sunday majors this weekend, make sure to turn on your television for the debut of the fifth season of "High Stakes Poker." The popular ring-game series is back after an extended hiatus, with A.J. Benza and Gabe Kaplan set to provide commentary once again. Also returning to action are several well-known poker pros, including Doyle Brunson, Antonio Esfandiari, Daniel Negreanu, Eli Elezra, and Phil Laak. This season, according to reports, features some of the best poker played thus far. Let's take a look at what you can expect when the show airs on Sunday, March 1st, at 9:00pm ET on GSN. read more