This Poker Ace Really Could Make A Difference

Many players are viewing the online poker website UltimateBet.com with suspicion after a cheating scandal at sister-site Absolute Poker was exposed and allegations made against its own operations. UltimateBet.com has now appointed player ace and activist Annie Duke as its new poker room consultant and this move could repair the damage to the site’s credibility rating.

The website's new management team announced a new poker tournament schedule and welcomed Duke as its new poker room consultant this week. The online poker site has handed over the management of its tournament schedule to Annie Duke, who is widely respected for her commitment to the game and for her personal integrity.

UltimateBet.com spokesperson George MacLean said, “Annie Duke has a proven track record of not only playing the game, but also knowing exactly what online poker players want to see in a tournament schedule. We are confident that her unequalled insight will significantly enhance our poker offering and strengthen our online poker community.”

Duke said in reply, “I decided to accept the poker room Consultant position after spending time with UltimateBet's new senior management team. I am delighted with their commitment to wanting what's best for the poker players and I have a renewed sense of enthusiasm in the future of UltimateBet.”

Duke is no stranger to the UltimateBet brand. She was a key player in designing the UltimateBet software and was a consultant for the poker room several years ago. She is apparently very excited to be back on board to build a schedule that will attract old and new players and bring new life to the site.

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