| Betdirect poker - a leading name in poker - | | | | inexperienced the player is, and not simply a |
| is undergoing a facelift over the coming | | | | place to download poker software. Betdirect |
| weeks with a total redesign of the website. | | | | are hoping that visitors will come to the new |
| This change is in line with the recent | | | | site in order to learn, play and most |
| rebranding throughout betdirect's four | | | | importantly enjoy online poker. |
| e-gaming products and is designed to reflect | | | | |
| the company's philosophy of being; straight, | | | | About Charlie McCann: |
| open, and fair. | | | | |
| | | | A former cricket player, McCann represented |
| The design of the new website will make full | | | | Lancashire at all levels to under-25 cricket, |
| use of betdirect poker's resident | | | | and also played in the National League |
| professional, Angus Dunnington, and will make | | | | basketball team for Liverpool. He still holds |
| his expertise and invaluable hints and tips | | | | the League record for the most points scored |
| available to all visitors to the new site. | | | | in a single game (72). |
| | | | |
| Charlie McCann stated, "We will make sure the | | | | Before joining betdirect, McCann worked as a |
| poker novice is catered for with a step by | | | | talkSPORT racing correspondent and currently |
| step guide including background information | | | | also writes monthly articles for both "Racing |
| on the history and rules, giving the reader a | | | | Ahead" and "Antepost" magazines. |
| greater knowledge of the basics and a wider | | | | |
| understanding of poker. No player will ever | | | | About Betdirect: |
| be in the dark again at " | | | | |
| | | | Betdirect was established in 1998 and is now |
| The redeveloped site is also set to include | | | | one of the UK's leading online and telephone |
| more detailed information on poker | | | | bookmakers. Betdirect was recently acquired |
| tournaments and poker promotions, which is | | | | by the AIM listed and award winning online |
| intended to allow players to enjoy the | | | | casino operator, 32Red Plc. Furthermore, |
| benefits of free chips and top promotions | | | | betdirect was nominated for both Mobile |
| more often. | | | | Operator of the Year and Multi Channel |
| | | | Operator of the Year at the 2006 eGaming |
| However, probably the most immediate and | | | | Awards. |
| obvious change to the new betdirect site is | | | | |
| the ease with which players will be able to | | | | Betdirect provides online betting for a range |
| navigate through the various pages online. | | | | of sporting activities including football, |
| The aim and expectation is that betdirect | | | | horse racing, greyhounds, golf, and tennis, |
| will become an invaluable resource to all | | | | offering customer special offers on betting |
| players, no matter how experienced or | | | | daily. |