Full Tilt Launches The Poker Lounge TV Show Amidst Poker Arrests in South Carolina

Full Tilt Poker is launching a new TV show called The Poker Lounge. The show will feature six players at a table, including one satellite qualifier and five Full Tilt professionals. The winner of The Poker Lounge will receive $120,000.

The Poker Lounge Details

Ten one-hour episodes will be shown on Channel 4 from 0:00 to 1:00 GMT every Monday, starting from June 21. The entry fee for the show is $20,000, and satellites will be held on Full Tilt from April 4 to July 4, with eight packages of $22,000 up for grabs. The final satellite entry fee is $600+$40, but players can qualify for just $10.

Poker Arrests in South Carolina

In a related incident, police in South Carolina arrested seven people for illegal poker after a mother called to report her son's involvement. The owner of the house, Michael Green, was arrested and released on a $250 bail. The ages of the arrested individuals ranged from 26 to 68, and they were released on a $250 bail each. No narcotics were found during the raid.