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Poker Netcast winner crowned

COMPTON, California – (PRESS RELEASE) -- Crystal Casino & Hotel is proud to announce the conclusion of the highly successful first ever Poker Netcast Heads Up Challenge, as the winner was crowned on Thursday, February 8th and filming wrapped for the television production.

Sixty-four of the most successful poker players in the world descended upon the event center at Crystal Casino for this much-anticipated event, and $640,000 prize pool, including pros Mike "The Grinder" Mizrachi, Ted Forrest, Daniel Negeanu, and others. After three days of intense poker action, Bill Edler was crowned the champion and awarded the $215,000 first prize, trophy, and gift package. Edler defeated world-renowned pro Barry Greenstein in a heads-up format that drew poker fans and fellow poker pros, like Erick Lindgren and Gavin Smith, to the audience for the exciting final day.

All of the action was broadcast over the Internet on LiveattheBike.com and PokerNetcast.com, live webcasts produced and owned by Joker Gaming, LLC. Poker Netcast is the latest innovation from the creative minds at Joker Gaming and specializes in live cash games from around the globe streamed live on the Internet.

Crystal Casino President Mark Kelegian stated that, "We were pleased to host such a high profile event at Crystal and excited by the overwhelming response from the pros to the new look and feel of our casino. We believe the new gaming experience we have created at Crystal is on par with our other Southern California gaming properties and will quickly reclaim its position as a favorite place for all poker players."

Crystal Casino & Hotel was honored to host the Poker Netcast Heads Up Challenge amidst ongoing renovations to one of the premier gaming destinations in Southern California. Following a recent purchase of the legendary property led by the Kelegian family, who also manage the Bicycle Casino in Los Angeles, and the Oceans 11 Casino in San Diego county, they have undertaken a massive remodeling of the entire facility. Thus far, they have completed the first phase of remodeling, including their new poker room and California game floor, and the 11,000 square foot event center where the tournament was held. Within the coming weeks, remodeling will start on the exterior of the building and the 225 hotel rooms and suites. New signage along the freeway and entrance will be introduced as well.

Poker players and gaming enthusiasts alike know that Crystal Casino & Hotel prides itself on superior customer service, and the complete renovation show its commitment to its guests. With valet and VIP parking services, as well as ample self-parking, 24-hour restaurant, bar, massage center, and gift shop visitors feel welcome at all times. With the largest hotel property on the California gaming scene, Crystal Casino always offers special room rates for Crystal Club members.

The Crystal Casino & Hotel is located at 123 E. Artesia Boulevard, Compton, CA 90220, just off the 91 freeway and only minutes from the LAX and downtown Los Angeles areas.

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