Ultimate Poker Boosted by UFC

The first legal online poker site in Nevada, Ultimate Poker.com, has plans to boost the site by using its UFC pull. The Ultimate Fighting Championship's 20th anniversary was beneficial to both that business as well as the online poker brand. A Hall of Fame Poker Game is in the works with UFC stars including Chuck Liddell, Forrest Griffin, Matt Hughes, Royce Gracie and Bruce Buffer. Among UP coaches will be a series of pros including Jason Somerville, William Reynolds, Brent Hanks, Phil Collins, Lauren Kling, Dan O'Brien and Jeremy Ausmus. The Hall of Fame Poker Game will take place at Red Rock Casino Resort's Race and Sports Book from 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Vegas PST on Friday, November 15th. “Anytime you put UFC fighters at the table, there's going to be some heavy competition to win. It's in our nature,” Liddell said. “The Hall of Fame Poker Game is a great addition to the UFC's 20th anniversary celebration. Poker is a great game of skill, just like the UFC.” Online players, Nevada residents and visitors, have the chance to join in via a UP freeroll satellite on Sunday, November 10th at 5pm.