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IPT™ Announcement October 7, 2005

This announcement contains four press releases.

WILLIAM MORRIS AGENCY TO REP INTERNATIONAL POOL TOUR
Leading Talent Agency Signs with IPT for TV, Marketing Ventures

Beverly Hills, CA. (Oct 4, 2005): The International Pool Tour (IPT) has announced that it has signed a talent and marketing agreement with the legendary William Morris Agency. The Agency will represent the IPT in various segments of its broadcasting, branding and marketing initiatives, both in the United States and internationally.

The William Morris Agency, which was founded in 1898, is the leading talent and literary agency in the world, with principal offices in New York, Beverly Hills, Nashville, London, Miami Beach and Shanghai. The Agency represents clients in all segments of the entertainment industry, including Motion Pictures, Television, Music and Personal Appearances, Theater, Book Publishing, Commercial Endorsements, Corporate Consulting and Sports Marketing. The Agency will work closely with IPT Founder Kevin Trudeau and IPT Executive Director Jon Denny to develop and maximize various television and marketing ventures, including commercial sponsorships, worldwide syndication of IPT programming and international merchandising.

The IPT is the first pool league in history to be represented by a major talent agency.

“The Morris Agency represents many top sports celebrities and many powerful sporting brands on a global basis,” said Denny. “They strongly believe that the IPT will fast become a vibrant and important presence in the sports and entertainment world. “

For media credentials and interview requests, please contact Brooke Primero at BNC (310) 854-4800; bprimero@bncpr.com

THE INTERNATIONAL POOL TOUR HAS CHOSEN ITS 150 MEMERS FOR THE 2006 SEASON
The list can be viewed and downloaded from the International Pool Tour’s web site by clicking here.

The application period for 2006 tour players ended at midnight on September 30th. The IPT is still accepting applications for alternate players on the web site. Players who have not been chosen for the tour may still compete in three open tournaments in 2006. The first of those events is the IPT US Open 8-Ball Championship(SM) which offers an unprecedented $2,000,000 prize fund with a $350,000 first place prize. The second open event is the IPT World 8-Ball Open Championship(SM) with an even more historic $3,000,000 prize fund and $500,000 first prize. The third open event is the IPT 2007 Qualifying Tournament where players will have a chance to win a spot on the 2007 tour by placing in the top 50 of that event.

Media Contact:

Deno J. Andrews
Tour Director
International Pool Tour
802 Greenleaf
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
847-439-3436
dandrews@internationalpooltour.com

For ticket information, news about the International Pool Tour (IPT), and to learn how to play in events, visit the website at www.internationalpooltour.com or call 847-850-2013

The International Pool Tour has chosen its player list for the “King of the Hill Invitational” to be played at the Orlando Convention Center in Florida November 30-December 4th, 2005.
The event consists of thirteen Hall of Fame members, including Mike Sigel who is the current “King of the Hill,” and 30 other IPT Tour Members, who will compete for $1,000,000 in prize money. 42 Players will compete in the main tournament. The winner of the Round-Robin format tournament will play Mike Sigel for the IPT’s top spot, the “King of the Hill,” and a grand prize of $200,000.

More information on the King of the Hill event can be found at: www.internationalpooltour.com

Player List for “King of the Hill” Invitational
(Last Name, First Name, Country. *denotes Hall of Fame Member)


Archer


Johnny


USA


Bustamante


Francisco


Phillippines
*

Butera


Lou


USA


Corr


Karen


USA


Davenport


Kim


USA


Deuel


Corey


USA
*

Dodson


Robin


USA


Feijen


Niels


Netherlands


Fisher


Allison


USA
*

Hall


Buddy


USA


Hofstatter


Gerda


USA


Hohmann


Thorsten


Germany


Hopkins


Allen


USA


Hundal


Raj


UK


Immonen


Mika


USA


Incardona


William


USA
*

Jones


Loree Jon


USA


Jones


Jeremy


USA
*

Kelly


Ed


USA
*

Laurance


Ewa


USA


Manalo


Marlon


Phillipines
*

Martin


Ray


USA
*

Massey


Mike


USA


Mathews


Grady


USA


McCready


Keith


USA


Morris


Rodney


USA


O'Sullivan


Ronnie


UK


Owen


Gabe


USA


Parica


Jose


Phillipines


Putnam


Shawn


USA
*

Rempe


Jim


USA
*

Reyes


Efren


Phillipines


Robles


Tony


USA


San Souci


George


USA


Schmidt


John


USA
*

Sigel


Mike


USA


Soquet


Ralf


Germany


Strickland


Earl


USA


Thornfeldt


Helena


USA


Van den Berg


Nick


Netherlands
*

Varner


Nick


USA
*

West


Dallas


USA


Williams


Charlie


USA

Media Contact:

Deno J. Andrews
Tour Director
International Pool Tour
802 Greenleaf
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
312-735-8841
dandrews@internationalpooltour.com

The International Pool Tour has brought on Deno J. Andrews as Tour Director.
Mr. Andrews has an extensive background in the billiards industry starting as a professional 3-cushion billiards player and later as the U.S. Director of Granito/Gorina S.A. He left the billiards industry to pursue a career as an executive in the biotechnology-healthcare arena. After seven years away from the industry, Deno enthusiastically accepted the Tour Director position. His experience, both from the billiards industry and as a corporate executive, is an asset to the tour. Deno’s deep understanding of the intricacies of round-robin tournaments as well as his leadership abilities in very large projects uniquely qualify him for this demanding position.

Quotes:
“It was difficult for me to leave the billiard industry to pursue other opportunities; when this opportunity presented itself, it was not difficult for me to finally return.” Deno Andrews

“I can’t think of a better or more qualified person to be the Tour Director for this great new tour.” Gerda Hofstatter

Contact Information:

Deno J. Andrews
Tour Director
International Pool Tour
802 Greenleaf
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
312-735-8841
dandrews@internationalpooltour.com