Absolute Poker Signs Michael Mizrachi aka 'The Grinder'

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Absolute Poker
(http://www.absolutepoker.com), the fourth largest online poker website in
the world, announced today that it has added Michael Mizrachi, aka 'The
Grinder,' to its lineup of leading poker professionals. The Grinder, who is
25 years old, is currently ranked the number one poker player in the world
according to poker industry authority CardPlayer.com. Mizrachi, having
gained 4737 points and won over $2,061,406 this year alone, is on track to
earn the title "Player of The Year."

"Absolute Poker is very excited to be working with The Grinder," said
Mike Edwards, Absolute Poker marketing manager. "He's at the top of his
game and we're thrilled to give our players exposure to the skill and
expert advice he can pass on to them. A world-class player and a
world-class poker site -- a perfect match."
"I'm looking forward to playing with Absolute Poker's online players,"
said The Grinder. "When I'm not playing in live events, I like to stay
sharp by playing online -- it's a great way to stay on top of your game."

New Texas Holdem Launched
To celebrate the signing of Mizrachi and to introduce Absolute Player
players to him in style, Absolute Poker also recently announced the launch
of one of the biggest no limit Texas Holdem games on the internet, aptly
named "The Grinder." Players will get to play against The Grinder in this
new no limit $10/25 table. For more information or to register to play with
'The Grinder,' please visit http://www.absolutepoker.com.

Absolute Poker will be announcing other online Grinder tournaments.
Mizrachi will also be making a number of appearances at events and live
tournaments on Absolute Poker's behalf.

A Winning Line-up
Absolute Poker has a number of leading pokers professionals in addition
to The Grinder including Mark Seif and Lacey Jones who add depth and
excitement to the tournaments played on Absolute Poker. These top-notch
pros have a number of tourney bracelets, rings and tons of cash winning
among them and players on the Absolute Poker website love having the chance
to play against them whenever possible. To learn more about Lacey and Mark,
please visit http://www.absolutepoker.com.

About AbsolutePoker.com
AbsolutePoker.com is the world's fourth largest online poker
destination offering worldwide access to multi-player online games 24 hours
a day, seven days a week. Absolute Poker's spring 'Win Your Tuition'
tournament is currently underway and more information can be found at
http://www.absolutepoker.com/tuition. Powered by proprietary software,
AbsolutePoker.com has one of the most comprehensive, interactive online
poker rooms, providing such innovative features as hand history, stat
retrieval, player note-taking, chat, 'locate a player', six-table play,
customizable table 'skins' and representative image selection. Absolute
Poker offers many multi-player games including: Texas Holdem, Omaha High,
Omaha Hi/Lo, Seven Card Stud, Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo, and a complete
selection of Sit and Go and Multi Table Tournaments. AbsolutePoker.com
offers friendly customer service which is always fast, knowledgeable, and
professional. Established in 2003, AbsolutePoker.com is headquartered in
Costa Rica and licensed and regulated in Canada.

Press Release, AbsolutePoker.com - 2006-06-27 06:51:20