LONDON, June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- IGV Limited (privately held), which owns and operates the web sites, http://www.pokersyndicate.com/ and http://www.pokersyndicate.net/, announced today that Bernard Lee has joined the company as an official spokesperson. Lee, who catapulted into the public eye after finishing 13th in the 2005 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, will represent PokerSyndicate.com in future poker tournaments, such as the upcoming 2006 WSOP.

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Lee has enjoyed other tournament success, cashing in other WPT and WSOP circuit events. Lee has made a strong impression with players and fans, becoming known as a true gentleman at the table. Since September 2005, he has written the Sunday poker column for the Boston Herald. In April of 2006, he proudly joined the ESPN.com Poker website as regular columnist as well. Both endeavors have garnered rave reviews.

"I am honored to join PokerSyndicate.com," said Lee. "This website truly takes the online player's interests to heart," added Lee. "PokerSyndicate.com is very excited to welcome Bernard Lee to Team Syndicate," said Poker Syndicate's Director of Marketing Dan Hofinger. "Bernard has quickly made an indelible mark in the poker community not only as a talented poker player, but also as a devoted family man and successful poker writer."

Bernard lives near Boston, Massachusetts with his wife Katie and their two beautiful children, Noah and Maya.

About Poker Syndicate:

http://www.pokersyndicate.com/ has launched a novel, proprietary concept that will revolutionize the poker industry. Created "For Players ... by Players," http://www.pokersyndicate.com/ is 100% owned by those who play on their site. Every time players play, they will receive a credit back of 50% of their rake and tournament fees in the form of equity ownership. The more you play, the more you own. Moreover, the players will receive quarterly dividends, equal to at least 50% of the net profits, on their equity. If a player stops playing on the site, the player will still retain the shares he or she were awarded and continue to receive dividends. "Play on the site that you own."

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CONTACT: Dan Hofinger, Director of Marketing of IGV Limited,
011-44-207-267-8331, DanH@pokersyndicate.com, or
mediacenter@pokersyndicate.com

Web site: http://www.pokersyndicate.com/