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Poker.co.uk - Poker News Archive
Monday 1st June 2009 The Poker Channel announces new distribution agreements in Europe and launches live horse-racing coverage
From 1 June 2009 The Poker Channel will be available on cable TV in Cyprus (Cablenet) and Croatia (Bnet) for the first time and will expand on new platforms in Germany (Kabelkiosk), Poland (UPC), and Portugal (Clix). Following these agreements, the Poker Channel will reach approximately 17 million cable and satellite homes in 20 European markets.
The Poker Channel also announces its first ever live horse-racing coverage, which airs for one hour every evening from a selection of leading US racetracks including Philadelphia Park, Hawthorne and Tampa Bay. Racing coverage is broadcast live on the Channel in all markets except the UK and Ireland.
In response to viewer demand, Poker Channel broadcasts live coverage with studio commentary, betting tips and form guides from professionals, jockeys and trainers, with additional information on how to bet at www.pokerchanneleurope.com/horse-racing.
Chris White, Managing Director of The Poker Channel said, “We’re delighted to announce these new distribution agreements, as we increase our investment in new programming. After poker, sports betting often tops the list of what our viewers want, so we’re pleased to be able to offer live racing coverage at their request.”
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Notes to Editors:
· The Poker Channel is Europe's largest dedicated gaming TV network.
· From 1 June the Channel will reach 17 million cable and satellite homes in 20 countries.
· The Poker Channel also broadcasts online to a global audience at www.pokerchanneleurope.com/pokertv, alongside exclusive online promotions, videos and news.
· The Poker Channel has been shortlisted in the “Best Specialist Channel” category of the Digital Broadcast Awards 2009.
· The Channel launched in 2005 and now has Europe's largest library of gaming entertainment programming including the World Series of Poker, European Cash Game and other major tournaments, instructional shows, news and player profiles.
· The Channel attracts close to 1 million unique TV viewers per month, with 65% of TV viewers playing online every day.
Watch the Poker Channel:
· In the UK and Ireland on Sky Channel 166 from 930pm to 4am
· In France on Noos, Numericable, Free (Channels 48, 91 and 145) and Orange
· In Germany on Kabel Deutschland, KBW, Unity Media, Kabelkiosk, NetCologne, NetMartens
· In Belgium on BeTV and Numericable (Channel 187)
· In Netherlands on UPC Digital (Channel 127) and KPN (Channel 316)
· In Portugal on Meo (Channel 77), Zon (Channel 77), Clix (Channel 100)
· In Finland, on Welho (Channel 302) and Canal Digital (Channel 94)
· In Norway, Sweden and Denmark on Canal Digital (Channel 94)
· In Luxembourg on Numericable (Channel 187)
· In Iceland on Skjarinn
· In Spain on Imagenio (Channel 98)
· In Malta on MelitaCable (Channel 209)
· In Greece on OnTelecom
· In Poland on Vectra and UPC
· In Croatia on Bnet
· In Cyprus on Cablenet
· In Hungary on TVNetwork
· To a global audience at www.pokerchanneleurope.com/pokertv
Source: OnlineCasinoNews
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