Absolute Poker's 'Win Your Tuition' College Finalists Move on to the Final Table

Live Tournament and Free Party August 8 at Crobar in New York City

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Absolute Poker, the fourth largest online poker website in the world, recently announced the six finalists of its 'Win Your Tuition' Spring tournament. The six college students, who beat out thousands of others, will now advance to compete in a live tournament to be held in the VIP room of Crobar, one of New York City's hippest dance clubs on August 8, 2006 and Absolute Poker will be hosting a free party for college-goers at the club.

"We want to congratulate our six finalists on making it this far," said Mike Edwards, Absolute Poker marketing manager. "These players beat out thousands of other players in the Spring tournament which was one of our most successful college tourneys to date. The final event at Crobar is going to be one of the hottest parties this summer - we really hope that the college crowd can join us for the free celebration."

The six 'Win Your Tuition' finalists include:

David Wood from Purdue University, Fort Wayne, IN

Jim Pappas from Bradley University, Mount Prospect, IL

Kyle Garis from the University of Delaware, Lansdale, PA

Justin Rausch from Penn State University, Scottdale, PA

David Wilke from Southeast Missouri State University, Saint Louis, MO

Jamie Webster from Georgia College and State University, Marietta, GA.

College students:

Register for the Fall "Win Your Tuition" tournament

Get on the guest list for the 'Win Your Tuition' Final Table Event at Crobar on August 8 in New York City.