Introduction to Poker Press Box.com 

Website Features

The introduction to the PokerPressBox.com website provides a guided explanation of it’s features and commitment to quality information and media relating to poker.   PokerPressBox.com conveys an accurate portrait of the poker industry and it’s participants.

Publications

1. Live Updates - PokerPressBox Live Updates are live coverage of poker tournament events, brought to you from around the globe, by our expert correspondents with an in depth knowledge of every official poker variation.  Our reporters also relate the most accurate chip counts because of their many years of experience on both sides of the table.  Instead of having to wait for a tournament to air on television you can read about who is playing, who got knocked out and who just doubled up as soon as it happens.  We’ll mention notable players as well as a viewer's choice.

2. Live Reporter (FREE Member Service) - When a member logs in, they just click on the “Live Reporter” icon to interact with someone in the field.  Readers can also notify a player participating in an event to contact one of our Correspondents on location.  We will take note of him or her and keep readers updated on their progress during a tournament.

3. Breaking Poker News - PokerPressBox.com provides it’s readers with daily news items every day.  Our reporters are in the field which means they have their ears to the ground. PokerPressBox was the first to break the cancellation of the WSOP event in Biloxi, share the 2005 Guyana Watch story, and mention Poker Star's 18 year old online tournament winner.  It's a dedication like this that brings our readers this and many other breaking stories.  We have writers based in Europe and all across America who stay plugged into the poker scene.

4. Articles - Read articles by respected poker players, feature articles written by established and veteran poker players, articles provided by the staff and those submitted by our readers.  Our stable of writers include such names as Doyle Brunson, Mike Caro, Warren Karp, Ian James, David Colclough, Lisa Wheeler, Max Shapiro and more.

5. Interviews - PokerPressBox offers a wide variety of written interviews and reviews.  The archives will give readers the ability to access material of interest no longer actively published.

6. Newsletter - PokerPressBox publishes a bi-monthly Newletter provided to our growing data base of subscribers.  These newsletters feature current articles, promotions and "What's Hot" in poker.

7. Player Profiles and Biographies - Poker Player Profiles and Poker Player Biographies are researched and written by PokerPressBox staff who have done their homework.  Our goal here is to build the largest poker player data base in the world with up to date information submitted to us directly from the venues, by poker players themselves, or collected by our reporters while in the field.

Media

1. Video Streaming - Video Streaming files will be included within many areas of our site.  Whether it's an interview, a biography or an informative feed attached to an article or news event, look to PokerPressBox to find innovative ways to entertain and inform our readers.

2. Gallery - PokerPressBox offers a multi-media gallery with photos of players, events, venues and a section devoted to artistic images on the subject of poker.  Viewers have an option of previewing images individually or in slideshow format.  While browsing, one also has the ability to e-mail a favorite photo to a friend, or save images to their desktop using our "Lightbox" feature.

3. Lightbox - Lightbox allows the user to select their favorite photos, podcasts or videos and easily save them to their desktop or image file.  They simply click the Lightbox icon located above each photo or file.  When one has completed their library they only scroll down to the bottom of any displayed page within the gallery and click the “View Your Lightbox” icon.   They may then review their files and delete or add any images of their choice.  

   Once they have finished creating their library and have completed the steps above, they simply click on the “create zip file” option at the bottom of the page.

4. PodCasts - Podcasts are now mainstream with the popularity of the iPod in the poker community.  PokerPressBox.com will remain diligent in bringing the consumer new and innovative audio material, such as news casts and interviews.

5. Audio Files - PokerPressBox now has Audio feed that can be attached to any category or item within our website.  Look for us to find new and innovative ways to bring our readers news, interviews and audio clips throughout the site.

Interactive  Features

1. Speak with a Live Reporter - (FREE Member Service)  Click here to review the above mentioned feature.Forum - (FREE Member Service) PokerPressBox.com has developed a Forum with RSS capability.   The public comes together to discuss today’s issues related to poker.  The subjects vary from professional poker strategy to discussion about celebrities, VIPs and those relishing their 5 minutes of fame. 

2. Chat - (FREE Member Service)  Like Instant Messenger, AIM or Yahoo Messenger; PokerPressBox.com has it’s own Chat with an optional mail message service.  Instead of having to upload the software, a member just logs in and utilizes the components through our own server.

3. E-Mail Accounts - (FREE Member Service) PokerPressBox E-Mail Accounts are now available on PokerPressBox.com.  Just like any e-mail service a user can now own a “pokerpressbox.com” address.  Unlike hotmail or yahoo, this service is compatible with Outlook, Outlook Express and Apple Mail.Submit an Article or News Item - (FREE Member Service)  Member Material Submission is key in our ability to interact with consumers and stay up to date with what's going on in the poker world.  Poker Press Box tries to be everywhere, but when we can't  we depend on our readers to keep us informed.  Readers can submit an article, submit a news item, announcement or review for publication. 

Reviews 

1. PokerPressBox.com’s bonus codes and promotions cannot be beaten.  We know this because we work together with online poker rooms to develop new and innovative marketing tools.  That means we are aware of future promotions even before they are published.  PokerPressbox.com is also committed to bringing the consumer, honest reviews of popular and newly premiering Online Poker Rooms.

Poker Listings

1. Poker Directory - PokerPressBox.com is working to develop the largest Poker Data Base available on the world wide web.  Just like the "Yellow Pages" of Poker, our directory lets a reader's mouse do the walking.  Our Poker Directory is destined to become the most modern, informative and complete reference available to poker players and fans.
2. Submit Your Link -   Submit your link (FREE Member Only feature) provides links and reviews to users looking for just about everything related to poker.  The difference between our bookmarks directory and other poker sites is our ability to remain current.  Stale and outdated information is eliminated regularly and new listings are submitted daily.  Our database automatically updates itself every 6 hours.