SPORTS LEGENDS CHALLENGE ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR 2010 EVENT
New Location, New Dates Promise New Opportunities for Players
ATLANTA, 3 September 2009 – Sports Legends Challenge organizers have announced their decision to reschedule the inaugural Sports Legends Challenge event for a new location and dates in 2010, in a move designed to help ensure that this incredible opportunity for both poker players and sports fans fully meets the expectations of all involved.
“While the decision to reschedule the inaugural event was not an easy one, “ commented Bruce Bibbero, Sports Legends Challenge CEO, “There is no doubt that it is the best possible decision to help ensure the ultimate success of this amazing concept.”
The reaction from sponsors, partners, Sports Legends, Poker Pros and participants has been almost universally supportive.
“We are pleased with the response,” Bibbero continued, “Change is never easy, but virtually everyone associated with the event recognizes that the first priority is to preserve the essence of the concept – poker and sports fans enjoying unprecedented interaction with their sports and poker heroes.”
While at the moment details on the new venue and dates are being finalized, organizers have indicated that the venue will be one that provides easy access to major population centers and that certain enhancements to the program are also in the works, for example, including a guaranteed prize pool.
“In addition to the logistical changes, it is also an opportunity to respond to specific input from the poker world,” said Sports Legends Challenge President, Larry Lubin. “In discussions with players and Poker Pros around the world, it became clear that adding a guaranteed prize pool will be a major step forward.”
Sports Legends Challenge is honoring all prior entries for the rescheduled event and organizers anticipate a major press event within the next few weeks to announce the new location and dates.
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For more information, contact:
Sports Legends Challenge
404-869-5000 (office)
slceventinfo@sportslegendschallenge.com
