BOCA RATON, Florida, November 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The most trusted name in poker is coming to Canada. Industry leader PokerPro Media is adding another title to its stable of worldwide pokerpublications, Poker Pro Canada.

The Canadian edition of Poker Pro will get to the heart of Canadian pokerevery month with in-depth articles and reporting on the growing poker scenein Canada, including profiles of top Internet and "live" players andmoneymaking tips from the country's most successful pros.

"Some say this is a time of contraction for print media, but we'rebullish on the Canadian market," said Poker Pro Canada Executive Editor John"Johnny Quads" Wenzel. "The game is exploding in Canada and we intend toprovide enthusiasts with a slick, upscale magazine that will be fun to readand will also improve their bottom line at the tables."

Poker Pro Canada joins the Poker Pro Media family, which includes sevensuccessful titles worldwide, including the U.S. edition of Poker Pro magazine(http://www.pokerpromagazine.com) - one of the top three poker publicationsin the world in circulation - Poker Pro Europe and Online Poker Pro, thelargest publication devoted to Internet poker.

Beginning in March, Poker Pro Canada will be found every month inbookstores such as Indigo/Chapters and major retailers 7-Eleven, PetroCanada, Shoppers Drug Mart, A&P, Loblaws, Walmart and Costco. The magazineswill also be available in all poker rooms from coast-to-coast and will be amajor presence at Canada's biggest poker events.

The magazine is being launched just in time for the lead-up to nextsummer's World Series of Poker, which is expected to shatter records. Thewebsite http://www.pokerprocanada.com will be launched in the coming weeks.

Whether it's a behind-the-scenes article on Daniel Negreanu, an in-depthlook into the mindset of inaugural "November Nine" member Scott Montgomery ora feature on the table antics of Gavin Smith, Poker Pro Canada will not onlydelight poker aficionados of all ages and skill levels but cater to theadvertiser as well.

Canada is home to some of poker's elite, hundreds of world-class playersand thousands of likable characters. This is the magazine for them, and itwill be an essential part of any player's collection, whether it's theaspiring pro or the recreational player who just likes watching poker ontelevision.

Inside each issue, readers will find a "full house" of poker-relatedmaterial. Whether it's an interview with tournament phenom Nenad Medic, anarticle featuring a popular poker travel destination, tournament reports andanalysis or profiles of our famous poker-playing personalities, like JenniferTilly, PP Canada will have it all. Strategy, tactics, winning secrets andpoker accessories too - Poker Pro Canada will have it covered.

"The Canadian poker scene is fascinating, but it doesn't get a lot ofpublicity. We're going to change that," said Wenzel: "Poker Pro Canada willbe a magazine players will be proud to have on their coffee tables."

Poker Pro Media, parent company of Poker Pro, Online Poker Pro and PokerPro Europe magazines, was established in 2004 and now has seven titlesworldwide that every month bring readers up to speed on the major happeningsin the poker world. As an industry leader, the Poker Pro Media family ofpublications provides readers with an entertaining and informative mix ofpoker-related news, pro profiles, event reports and strategies. Visit PokerPro at PokerProMagazine.com. Visit Poker Pro Canada soon athttp://www.pokerprocanada.com.

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