Shilpa Shetty's Poker Face Could Prove Lucrative

Monday, 22 January 2007

The Asian Poker Classic, sponsored by MaharajahClub.com, looks set to capitalise on Shilpa Shetty's success on the UK's Celebrity Big Brother (CBB) programme by inviting the actress and reality TV star to present the Asian Poker Classic (APC), taking

The Asian Poker Classic, sponsored by MaharajahClub.com, looks set to capitalise on Shilpa Shetty's success on the UK's Celebrity Big Brother (CBB) programme by inviting the actress and reality TV star to present the Asian Poker Classic (APC), taking place in Goa, between March 1 and 5.
The APC tourney is set to be the biggest ever staged in India and Shetty's newfound success on the small screen in the UK, say the organisers, makes her the ideal face for the event.
Bollywood actress Shetty has shot to fame with her high profile role on Celebrity Big Brother in the past few weeks, with controversy in the house creating headlines and debate around the world.
'We don't yet know how much longer she'll be in the Big Brother house but she's already become the star of the series,” said director of events at APC, Minaxshi Shah. “We'll be contacting her as soon as she comes out to ask if she'll be involved in the Asian Poker Classic.'
'Shilpa has the perfect poker face along with strength under pressure, grace and class,” added Sachin Pawa, CEO of tournament sponsors Maharajah Gaming. “She is already hugely popular in India and now has a strong following in the UK. She would be the ideal ambassador for the Asian Poker Classic.”
More than 200 players are expected to take part in the inaugural APC event, which will boast a $1 million prize pool.



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