Two PokerStars Announcements: IOM Chess Tournament and 2014 Poker Tournament

[Josem]

Hi,

 

PokerStars made two announcements this morning that may be of interest. PokerStars is sponsoring two events to take place in the Isle of Man in October this year. This is the return of the UK and Ireland Poker Tour to IOM (October 2 to 6) and also the PokerStars IOM International Chess Tournament (October 4 to 12). These two events will combine to create an exciting mind sports festival in Douglas at that time.

 

Here are links to the announcements with more details:

 

6 March, 2014
POKERSTARS ISLE OF MAN INTERNATIONAL CHESS TOURNAMENT TO BRING GLOBAL CHESS COMPETITION TO VILLA MARINA IN OCTOBER
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – 6 March, 2014 – Competitive chess and world-ranked players will return to the Isle of Man in October when the PokerStars Isle of Man International Chess Tournamenttakes place in the Villa Marina in Douglas.

 

POKERSTARS UK & IRELAND POKER TOUR RETURNS TO ISLE OF MAN HOMETOWN FOR 2014 POKER FESTIVAL
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – March 6, 2013 – PokerStars today announced that the UK and Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT) will be returning to Douglas, Isle of Man from October 2 - 6, 2014. This will overlap with the PokerStars Isle of Man International Chess tournament, leading to an exciting mind-sports festival throughout early October.

 

Sincerely,

Michael Josem

PokerStars Communications Team

[Tarne]

Woo, on the Poker. Less woo on the chess tournament, but it's good it's coming to the island.

[carbon selector]

Chess = good

Poker = bad

[Slim]

Great news, ace to see pokerstars supporting on-island events.

[craggy_steve]

Hi,

 

PokerStars made two announcements this morning that may be of interest. PokerStars is sponsoring two events to take place in the Isle of Man in October this year. This is the return of the UK and Ireland Poker Tour to IOM (October 2 to 6) and also the PokerStars IOM International Chess Tournament (October 4 to 12). These two events will combine to create an exciting mind sports festival in Douglas at that time.

 

Here are links to the announcements with more details:

 

6 March, 2014

POKERSTARS ISLE OF MAN INTERNATIONAL CHESS TOURNAMENT TO BRING GLOBAL CHESS COMPETITION TO VILLA MARINA IN OCTOBER

ONCHAN, Isle of Man – 6 March, 2014 – Competitive chess and world-ranked players will return to the Isle of Man in October when the PokerStars Isle of Man International Chess Tournamenttakes place in the Villa Marina in Douglas.

 

POKERSTARS UK & IRELAND POKER TOUR RETURNS TO ISLE OF MAN HOMETOWN FOR 2014 POKER FESTIVAL

ONCHAN, Isle of Man – March 6, 2013 – PokerStars today announced that the UK and Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT) will be returning to Douglas, Isle of Man from October 2 - 6, 2014. This will overlap with the PokerStars Isle of Man International Chess tournament, leading to an exciting mind-sports festival throughout early October.

 

Sincerely,

Michael Josem

PokerStars Communications Team

 

Great stuff Michael, now how about a Backgammon tourney so I can win something

[Vulgarian]

 

 

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[When Skies Are Grey]

Yeah coz PokerStars need the free advertising of the forum!!

[DRIVER]

"Manxforums.com is a non-commercial site, do not post commercial, business information or links or promote your business unless you have acquired Advertising or Sponsorship rights."

Well that's not the way to ask them to sponsor the site !

[Lxxx]

Some good news items on Manxforums for once!

[Vulgarian]

Yeah coz PokerStars need the free advertising of the forum!!

 

That's not the point. Should we make exceptions to the T&Cs for very large businesses? Gambling in particular is something that doesn't need promoting. I expect the intention of the company with this thread was to generate debate and draw attention to their commercial events. It's advertising, plain and simple.

 

And by posting I am bumping the thread!

 

sage

[Lxxx]

The only mistake is it isn't in the right forum. It should have been in Events but that's the only issue with it. Stop being so wet. It's a good news item in a forum full of negativity.

[Thomas Jefferson]

Can locals take part in the chess? I'm a Bobby Fischer fan!

[Pierrot Lunaire]

That's not the point. Should we make exceptions to the T&Cs for very large businesses? Gambling in particular is something that doesn't need promoting. I expect the intention of the company with this thread was to generate debate and draw attention to their commercial events. It's advertising, plain and simple.

 

And by posting I am bumping the thread!

 

sage

 

Amadeus works for Pokerstars doesn't he? That's all you need to know really........... ; ))

[x-in-man]

Chess is a good move. The prize pot is an attraction, probably for some big names. Should be a regular.

[When Skies Are Grey]

Once could argue that this is merely highlighting an event that they are sponsoring/hosting....not advertising the company per se.

 

If you wanted to go down that road then surely any local event which had a headline sponsor would be prevented from being talked about.

 

Pedants rule!