WSOP and U.S. Playing Card Company Invite Player Opinion at Recent Town Hall Meetings

The World Series of Poker and the United States Playing Card Company hosted a total of 3 "Town Hall" meetings at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, 2007 in the Brasilia 5 Ballroom.

All different media organizations and current poker players competing in the poker circuit attended the Town hall meetings to listen to the current issues related to the game of poker and provide feedback to the WSOP and United States Playing Card Company on how can they improve their plans, especially during tournaments.

United States Playing Card Company President and CEO, Jason Lockwood and Brand Manager, Rob Clendening, presented their plans for the next generation of playing cards at the meeting. Both men also said that they are happy and welcome players' comments.

Lockwood said that it is a good decision to invite poker players and fans to the meeting because their suggestions are very helpful in planning what should be the company's next move.

They know that the players welcome the opportunity to air their views regarding their future and the future of the game. Both organizations said that they value any views by the players.

June 25, 2007
Michael Orwell