(EMAILWIRE.COM, March 11, 2009 ) Hitting the felt at the 2009 PokerNews Cup Alpine (http://www.pokernewscup.com/) will be some of the biggest and most influential poker ambassadors (http://www.pokernews.com/news/2009/03/poker-pros-confirm-attendance-at-pokernews-cup-alpine-1211.htm) including PokerStars pro Noah Boeken, Absolute Poker pro Liv Boeree, 2008 Asian Poker Tour Champion David Saab, Poker770 pro Tristan Clemenceau and Full Tilt Poker pros Markus Golser and Sandra Naujoks.

The 2009 PokerNews Cup Alpine will run at the exclusive Alpine Palace in Salbaach-Hinterglemm, Austria from March 21-28. The event will feature seven back-to-back events including the highlighted €1,500 Main Event and the €10,500 High Rollers Pot Limit Omaha.

The Alpine Palace has long been known as one of the most sought after luxury ski venues in Europe and thus will offer players incredible activities away from the tables. This includes a huge array of winter sports, a deluxe spa facility, and a string of bars and restaurants.

For the pros and cashed-up poker players, Alpine Palace have a very private High Roller Cash Game Event located at the exclusive Wolf's Hut Ski Lodge. Participants will be chauffeured via snowmobile to this premiere lodge nestled in the Alps and will enjoy VIP service second to none throughout the event.

For players who have yet to win a package, you can still do so by taking part in our final few PokerNews Cup Alpine Freerolls today. Additionally, players at home can join in by checking out the pros who have staked themselves on leading poker staking site, ChipMeUp.PokerNews.com including Tony G and David Saab.

For further information, remember to visit www.PokerNewsCup.com

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