LAS VEGAS, March 15, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HeadsUp Entertainment (HDUP.PK) and the New Tropicana Las Vegas have partnered to create the ultimate NCAA tournament viewing experience March 15-25 with the March Mania Poker Series and Ultimate Players' Party. Throughout the 11-day event, Tropicana Las Vegas will be the destination of choice for the most player-friendly poker tournament structure, offering deep chip stacks and buy-ins for every budget and skill level. In addition to the poker tournaments, HeadsUp Entertainment and Tropicana Las Vegas have partnered with Cantor Gaming, operators of Tropicana Las Vegas' race and sports book, and the Las Vegacy Experience to create the ultimate viewing party for the NCAA tournament.
Offering the latest in wagering technology, Cantor Gaming will provide convenient walk-up betting stations and their state-of-the-art wireless Samsung tablets, which allow players to wager without leaving the poker table. Cantor Gaming's wireless solutions offer a full wagering menu as well as their exclusive in-game wagering system that allows players to place bets while the game is being played. In addition, the Las Vegacy Experience hostesses will create an atmosphere that is second to none for participants playing in the tournaments or enjoying the game.
HeadsUp President and CEO Kelly B. Kellner stated, "We are redefining how poker tournaments and players' experiences are created by providing an amazing lineup of poker tournaments daily at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and a state-of-the-art party area for participants to watch and wager on the NCAA games."
The poker tournaments will be sanctioned by the World Poker Showdown, the Canadian Poker Tour and the High Heels Poker Tour. Single table satellites will run daily starting at 10 a.m. to give players an opportunity to win their buy-in for that day's event or for the $1,500 Main Event which will run March 23-24 and boasts a starting stack of 40,000 in chips.
Full details, including tournament schedules, are available at www.troplv.com.
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Prepare to be surprised! The New Tropicana Las Vegas redefines the expectations of today's global travelers with a recently completed $180 million transformation which provides a true resort experience. In addition to a vibrant and exciting motif with a South Beach, Miami rhythm and vibe, the transformation of the hotel, resort and casino includes a fresh redesign of every best-in-class room and suite, the casino, the conference center and exhibition hall, several new restaurants, bars, a new poker room and race and sports book, and the recently debuted Glow®, A Mandara Spa and fitness center. First-class entertainment includes Recycled Percussion and the Mob Attraction Las Vegas. Coming spring 2012, Tropicana Las Vegas will introduce a new comedy club, Laugh Factory Las Vegas, and Bagatelle Beach & Nightclub.
Tropicana Las Vegas is not affiliated with any other property or brand.
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About HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc.
HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc. is a global media and entertainment company engaged in the creation of branded entertainment through the development, production and marketing of televised programming based on poker and other entertainment themes. For more information see the Company's website www.headsupentertainment.com.
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