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Tuesday 24th January 2006

World Poker Tour Announce New CEO

The World Poker Tour (WPT) has announced that Peter Hughes will serve as their new Chief Operating Officer in a move the WPT hopes will lead further recognition for the tour and it's standing in the poker world.

Hughes comes to the post already as a big player in the sports world having previously worked with the NFL and the SFX sports channel.

Steve Lipscomb, Founder and CEO of WPT Enterprises, Inc. said, 'We are very excited to have a leader of his proven talents in both sports and business join our management team,' said Steve Lipscomb, Founder and CEO of WPT Enterprises, Inc., in announcing Hughes' hiring. 'Peter's coming on board will inspire our entire company and free me up to focus on fulfilling our strategic vision for WPTE, the World Poker Tour, WPTonline.com, the Professional Poker Tour and other future properties. Peter will help guide us, the players and the poker community as we continue evolving poker into a global sport.'

Source: OnlineCasinoNews

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