Thursday, February 03, 2005

Extreme Poker Ltd. Announces Appointment to President

LAS VEGAS, NV -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 02/02/2005 -- Extreme Poker Ltd. (OTC: EXTP ) is pleased to announce the appointment of D. Mark Appleby to the position of President. Mr. Appleby brings with him an extensive knowledge of financial markets and public companies. Mr. Appleby's tenure includes an investment career with First Boston and Scotia Mcleod. As chief liaison, Mr. Appleby was responsible for several corporate clients and their demands with respect to initial public offerings. With over 18 years of extensive experience, Extreme Poker Ltd. is pleased to have Mr. Appleby accept the position of President.

Production Update: Extreme Poker Ltd., along with Pear Pillow Incorporated, is in the final edit of the first episode of THE GREAT CANADIAN POKER TOURNAMENT. Congratulations to our winner, who has earned himself a seat in the final tournament. The winner vying for his position against a "Damon Runyon" group of characters including a professional card player from Los Angeles, flown in intentionally by a corporate sponsor, provides for excellent viewing. Pocket kings going all-in, losing to pocket aces, provides for intense gaming, while our own "Amanda" is called in to conclude the game when the table is down to two Great Canadian Poker Players.

Full production will consist of 13, one-hour episodes. The 12th and 13th episodes consisting of a grand tournament, concludes the reality series. The episodes, including 12 and 13, are open to the public at absolutely no cost of entry, and crowns one individual, THE GREAT CANADIAN POKER CHAMPION.

Extreme Poker Ltd. is in the process of providing licensed operations in other locations worldwide. Extreme Poker Ltd. has entered into discussions with representatives in Europe and South America. With continuity of theme, it is anticipated that ultimately a world champion player will be crowned.

For more information, see our website at www.greatcdn.com

Extreme Poker Ltd. (EXTP) is an event coordinating and entertainment company.

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The statements contained herein which are not historical are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, certain delays beyond the company's control and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


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