DUBLIN, June 21, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Tilt Poker and one of the UK's leading broadcasters launch "ThePoker Lounge," the first show of its kind in the UK. Airing weekly on Channel4 from June 22nd through August 24th, the show will combine intimacy andstyle with high-stakes action. Each of the ten programmes sees one qualifierbattle it out for a cool $120,000 against Full Tilt Poker pros such as TeamFull Tilt's Gus Hansen, as well as Full Tilt Poker's latest addition, AnnetteObrestad.

In addition to being able to watch the high-stakes action, players canstill compete for their free seat to "The Poker Lounge," exclusively atFullTiltPoker.com.

The only online poker site offering players the exciting opportunity toget in on the action with "The Poker Lounge," - FullTiltPoker.com will runfreeroll, qualifying tournaments until Wednesday, July 14th. Winners willqualify for the shows in the latter part of the ten program series, when theywill pit their wits against some of the best names in poker.

"The Poker Lounge" Freeroll Qualifiers give players the chance to win a$22,000 prize package - including the $20,000 entry fee for the televisedtournament and $2,000 for travel and expenses.

To find out more about the Poker Lounge and Poker Lounge FreerollQualifier tournaments, please go tohttp://www.fulltiltpoker.com/the-poker-lounge

About Full Tilt Poker

Full Tilt Poker(TM) is the host of a worldwide virtual poker cardroomservice. It is not in the business of betting or wagering and does notparticipate in the games as a player. It merely provides a service to thosewho wish to test their skills against others for fun, prizes or money. It isduly regulated and licensed by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission. Withinnovative graphics, superior customer service and a safe, secure interface,the software is geared to enhance and personalize the online pokerexperience. Although virtual poker is legal where the games are hosted andplayed, it may not be legal where individual players are located. Players atall skill levels may download the software at http://www.fulltiltpoker.combut it is their responsibility to determine if participating in the games ispermitted under the laws of the jurisdiction where they are located.