Ok , it's nearly June i know but i didn't want to write this until i had the answer to my sponsorship for the WSOP .

I am pleased to announce that i have agreed an exclusive deal for the WSOP with the sophisticated new on line site Purple-Lounge.com

Purple-Lounge was launched in November 2005 and already has established itself as one of the biggest growing sites on the Prima network . They market the lounge at a niche market , it is described as " the site has a luxurious feel and service for those who dont like the mass market"

The site recently featured in GQ magasine as " one of the top 100 things you should do " .

They are currently running a competition for tickets for the World Cup and what sets them aside from their competitors is the extra information for their members on celebrity gossip and luxurious venues for eating and travelling around the world , what i particularly like is the " Ace membership card " This is given to their top players and affiliates and is a unique loyalty reward programme that gives them access to the global private members club and concierge service Quintissentially.com , with this card you gain access to the best restaurants , clubs , theatres and sporting events at preferrential rates worldwide.

When i first spoke to Purple-Lounge it was to do a standard sponsorship deal over 6 months but quickly we both realised that doesn't fit their profile as a prestigious site , instead they contacted me and said pick your top three events you would like to play at this years WSOP , i looked at the schedule and decided the choice would be apart from the $10,000 Championship event i would like to play the only other $10,000 event , the Pot Limit Omaha that i came 5th in last year and one of the two $5000 No Limit events , either the normal No Limit or the Short Handed , in the end i chose the Short Handed as i think it will be the best players and will suit my style of game.

Purple-Lounge agreed with my choices and therefore i will be representing them throughout the WSOP and look forward to raising their profile to all the players as well as the worlds media .

As you can imagine i am delighted to announce this and my flight is booked for arrival on 5th July to prepare in advance for the PLO , i will be staying at Bellagio in keeping with the Purple-Lounge style . I will be playing other events as well as satellites during my 5 week stay , if any of you would like to no more about Purple-Lounge please come and see me , thay have exceptional affiliate and rakeback deals .

All the best

ACES