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London, UK—2 December 2008 – Poker players are kick starting December with a fantastic new offer from Sky Poker.

From December 1st until December 31st Sky Poker players are being rewarded with a cash bonus based on the amount of ‘Poker Points’ they earn in December*. Players can earn up to £100 when playing on real money cash tables, Sit n Go and multi table tournaments.

Players will earn 10 Poker Points for every £1 entry fee that they pay (see table below).

Sky Poker Points    Bonus amount
1000    £10.00
2000    £30.00
3000    £50.00
4000    £75.00
5000+    £100.00

Players participating in a real money cash game will earn bonus Poker Points based on blind levels.  To earn Poker Points players need to hold live hole cards when the flop is displayed (see table below).

Blind Levels    Raked Hands    Points
£0.02 / £0.04 & £0.05 / £0.10    20    2
£0.10/ £0.20 & £0.15 / £0.30    20    5
£0.20 / £0.40 & £0.25 / £0.50    20    9
£0.50 /£1.00    20    18
£1.00 /£2.00    20    24
£1.50 / £3.00 and Above    20    30

To take part simply log on to www.skypoker.com, click on ‘my account’ in the top left hand corner, under ‘free stuff’ select ‘free bets’ and enter the code ‘DECPOINTS’ in the box marked ‘redeem promotional code.’

Terms and conditions apply*.  Please visit www.skypoker.com/pokerpoints for further details.

About Sky Poker:
Sky Poker is the first multiplatform poker room that can be played or viewed both online and through Sky’s set top box. As the only televised dedicated poker channel programming and broadcasting 24 hours a day, Sky Poker showcases live coverage of online tournaments where studio presenters are regularly joined by a roster of guests including poker pros, analysts and celebrities.

For the most innovative and fun poker experience around, players of all standards can get instant access to play or watch the pros and pick up tips, both online at www.skypoker.com with no software to download, or via the ‘red button’ at Sky digital channel 865.