Absolute Poker Begins ‘International College Model Search’ for College Spokesperson

Costa Rica, May 22, 2006: Absolute Poker, the fourth largest online poker website in the world, today announced the start of the ‘Absolute Poker International College Model Search’, its competition to find the new face to represent its extensive college marketing programs around the world.

The winner will represent the company around the world by featuring in a variety of marketing activity including television spots, print advertising and live events and will also be flown to New York City to host the final live game of Absolute Poker’s Spring 2006 ‘Win Your Tuition’ tournament which gives college students around the world the chance to win one semester’s tuition.

“Absolute Poker’s founders met playing poker in college so this is an area we feel pretty passionate about,” explained Absolute Poker Marketing Manager Mike Edwards.

“We have a great relationship with college students around the world and they have been asking us for more tournaments such as Absolute Poker’s ‘Win Your Tuition’, programs like our college internship program and event sponsorships. We’re excited to find the perfect face to represent all of these efforts.”

The search, which kicked off today, will run for six weeks before the winner is selected and announced.

Interested applicants can submit their resume, photograph and a brief statement explaining why they would be a good ‘Absolute Poker College Model’ to spokesmodel@absolutepoker.com.


More information about the model search


From PRWire News Release /2006/02/28:

"Absolute Poker's semi-annual 'Win Your Tuition' tournament kicked off in 2005 to great success with more than 8000 students from over 300 schools across 17 countries participating. Last year's tournament lucky students included Derek Dilberian from University of Florida Law School and winner of the Spring 2005 tournament and Jeremy Olisar, a student at Carnegie Mellon University who won the Fall event.

Responding to university students' building passion for poker, Absolute Poker has established a strong campus program aimed at supporting college students around the world. The program includes:

Absolute Poker Fantasy Internship Opportunities: Absolute Poker offers three two-month internship opportunities each quarter in their Costa Rican headquarters. Learn how to run a world-class business and enjoy the sun and beach -- all at the same time!

Fundraising Support for campus charities, groups or organizations. Students need only email fundraising@absolutepoker.com with details.

Rep-for-a-Day Program: students can find out what its like to be a representative of Absolute Poker by getting friends involved in the Win Your Tuition tournament. With no application process, self-registration, and no minimum requirements anyone can easily become a 'Rep-for-a-Day' and get paid for telling their friends about our college offers. Email agents@absolutepoker.com to receive registration instructions."