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2008 NBC Heads-Up Poker Championship Airs Tomorrow
BY: KRISTY ARNETT | kristy.arnett@cardplayer.com
PUBLISHED: Saturday Apr 12, 2008 06:49 AM
Watch the First Episode of the Six Week Series at Noon ET
One of the most unique and prestigious events of the year is the NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship (NHPC) wherein 64 invitation-only players battle heads-to-head in a bracket style tournament, and tomorrow, viewers can finally see all the action that happened at this year’s event.
The first episode of the 2008 NHPC is premiering April 13 at noon ET. Among the first-round matches that will air in the premiere show is Phil Hellmuth against 21-year-old high-stakes pro Tom Dwan, actor Don Cheadle against Gus Hansen, and Phil Ivey against 23-year-old amateur and online qualifier Alisha Kunze.
The following is the rest of the NHPC television schedule:
* April 20 at Noon ET
* April 27 at Noon ET
* May 4 at Noon ET
* May 11 at Noon ET
* May 18 at Noon ET
The Card Player reporting team was at the filming of the 2008 NHPC to provide live updates, photos, and videos. To view the coverage, click here. (Warning: Contains spoilers)
2008 NBC Heads-Up Poker Championship Airs Tomorrow
BY: KRISTY ARNETT | kristy.arnett@cardplayer.com
PUBLISHED: Saturday Apr 12, 2008 06:49 AM
Watch the First Episode of the Six Week Series at Noon ET
One of the most unique and prestigious events of the year is the NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship (NHPC) wherein 64 invitation-only players battle heads-to-head in a bracket style tournament, and tomorrow, viewers can finally see all the action that happened at this year’s event.
The first episode of the 2008 NHPC is premiering April 13 at noon ET. Among the first-round matches that will air in the premiere show is Phil Hellmuth against 21-year-old high-stakes pro Tom Dwan, actor Don Cheadle against Gus Hansen, and Phil Ivey against 23-year-old amateur and online qualifier Alisha Kunze.
The following is the rest of the NHPC television schedule:
* April 20 at Noon ET
* April 27 at Noon ET
* May 4 at Noon ET
* May 11 at Noon ET
* May 18 at Noon ET
The Card Player reporting team was at the filming of the 2008 NHPC to provide live updates, photos, and videos. To view the coverage, click here. (Warning: Contains spoilers)