WPT HOST COURTNEY FRIEL…

The new host for the World Poker Tour was formally introduced this afternoon before the start of the WPT $10,000 Championship final table. The first tournament of the WPT’s Season IV began with their latest beauty, Courtney Friel. Courtney was absolutely striking in a red gown. Fans of the World Poker Tour will not be disappointed with Courtney. She is an outgoing, quick witted lady that knows the business and works very well in front of the camera. She has experience behind the camera,as well, and is a capable producer. Courtney has extensive on-camera broadcast experience reporting for national networks and local affiliates, she can be seen starring in national commercials and has done modeling for print magazines.

I had the opportunity to shoot a few photos of Courtney this afternoon and offer them for your pleasure. As evidenced by the pictures, the camera loves her. I’m looking forward to watching Courtney develop into a poker pro over the upcoming Season IV. Additonal photos are available by clicking on the continue reading link below. Photos are added daily to our Mirage Poker Showdown Gallery. Complete tournament results are available at Poker Player Newspaper.

The Professional Poker Tour (PPT) will fire up again today, Friday, at 4:00 pm for the completion of the PPT tournament that began at the start of the Poker Showdown. The six professionals at the final table with seat assignment shown in ( ):

1. Ted Forrest (1)
2. Tom Franklin (6)
3. David Levi (4)
4. Blair Rodman (2)
5. Randy Jensen (5)
6. Chris Tsiprailidis (3)

We will be there for the final day of the final event of the 2005 Mirage Poker Showdown.