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OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES AND REGULATIONS

The Play Heads Up on National TV promotion (referred to as "The Contest") is sponsored by PokerStars.net, (the "Contest Sponsors"). The Contest runs from 7:00PM ET on January 22, 2008 to 4:00 PM ET on February 24, 2008 (the "Contest Closing Date").

1. SUMMARY
PokerStars Play Heads Up on National TV freeroll promotion will take place January 22, 2008 to February 24, 2008, free to enter tournaments will be held daily at 7:00 and 10:00PM ET with Round 2 tournaments held each Saturday at 4:00PM ET during the promotion period.  The tournament will consist of three online qualifying rounds for a chance to win a grand prize package to play in the National Heads Up Poker Championship a taped for television event taking place in Las Vegas Nevada from February 28 – March 2, 2008. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY

2. Eligibility
To enter and be eligible to win, you must:

1. Be a legal resident of the United States who is at least 21 years of age
2. Be able to travel legally inside of North America during the time of the tournament
3. Register for an account with PokerStars or have an existing account with PokerStars.
4. Enter a maximum of one (1) Round 1A and one (1) Round 1B daily qualifier
5. Abide by all terms and conditions set forth for this promotion

3. Method of Entry
No purchase necessary. To enter, simply:

1. Log on to www.PokerStars.net/headsup (the "Website");
2. Where prompted to do so, download the free "PokerStars" game software;
3. Follow the instructions to fill in the registration questionnaire for a free PokerStars account.  Participants must provide a valid name, address and e-mail address in addition to confirming that they are of legal age of majority in the jurisdiction in which they reside;
4. Once registered a player will receive:
   1. a username of his/her own choosing along with a password to ensure the privacy of his/her PokerStars account;
   2. one free entry (the "Entry") to participate in one (1) Round 1A and one (1) Round 1B No Limit Texas Hold’em poker tournament on the Website (the "Tournament").
5. Players may use their free Round 1A and Round 1B entry to play in one each of the daily tournaments held at 7:00 PM ET (1A) and 10:00 PM ET (1B) from January 22 – February 22. 
6. Once a player has decided which Round 1A and 1B tournament they would like to play in they simply double click the tournament link within the PokerStars game software and click "Register."  They must then play the poker game in the Round 1 Tournament, online on the Website. Registration in each Round 1 tournament is limited to 10,000 players.
7. Each player will start with a designated amount of virtual play-money chips (no consideration required at any time during the Contest). The players will then play poker until only the designated number of players remain with play-money chips. There is no possibility of a tie. 
8. Thereafter:
   1. The players who finish any Round 1 Tournament game within the top 200 in the game they have played will advance to Round 2.  Round 2 Tournament games will be held once a week from Saturday, January 26 to Saturday February 22, 2008 at 4:00 PM ET;
   2. The top 50 players will advance to the Round 3 final on Sunday February, 23 at 4:00 PM ET.
   3. The player with the highest score in the Round 3 Final will receive the Grand Prize Package.

ODDS OF WINNING
Odds of winning are determined by the number of participants and the skill of the participants. In total there will be one Grand Prize winner. The maximum number of total possible entrants will be 680,000 players.
Prizes

1. In accordance with the foregoing rules, one PokerStars Contest Grand Prize Package will be awarded to the winner. The Grand Prize Package includes:
   1. One $20,000 buy in to the National Heads Up Poker Championship tournament
   2. Hotel accommodations for four (4) nights at a Las Vegas Casino to be named no later than February 25, 2008
   3. One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) deposited into the player's PokerStars account and available for immediate withdrawal via check or bank wire. These funds are intended to be used by the winner for travel to and from Las Vegas.  The winner shall be solely responsible for arranging and booking his/her travel.  PokerStars.net does not assume any, and hereby disclaims any and all, liability relating to the failure of winner to arrange travel; (Retail Value of $1,000);
2. The total retail value of all prizes that will be awarded in this contest is approximately $21,000.00. No cash or prize substitution is allowed unless agreed upon by PokerStars Management. All PokerStars management decisions are final.

Additional Conditions

1. By entering this contest, entrants accept and agree to abide by these Official Contest Rules & Regulations and the decisions of the Contest Sponsors with respect to all aspects of the Contest, which are final, binding and conclusive on all matters relative to this Contest.
2. All entries become the property of the Contest Sponsors. By entering this contest, each prize winner authorizes the Contest Sponsors and their representatives to use in any related publicity, if required, their name, photograph, image, any statements they may make regarding the prize, place of residence and/or voice for advertising purposes worldwide in perpetuity and in any form of media including the Internet, without any form of compensation.
3. Only the winners will be contacted following the end of the Tournament, at the telephone number and/or the e-mail address provided on the entry. The winners will be required to sign and return within 10 business days, a Declaration and Release Form (the "Release Form") confirming compliance with these Official Contest Rules & Regulations, acceptance of a prize as awarded without substitution, and releasing the Contest Sponsors from any liability in connection with the Prizes or this contest. If a selected entrant cannot be reached within seven (7) business days at the telephone number and/or at the e-mail address provided, such winner shall be deemed to have irrevocably renounced his/her prize and any right to obtain the same.  Additionally, upon failure to comply with these Official Contest Rules and Regulations and all Tournament rules such winner shall be deemed to have irrevocably renounced his/her prize and any right to obtain the same. This includes cash awards or tournaments entries credited directly to a player’s account. Failure to acknowledge acceptance of any prize credited to an account within in 90 days will result in forfeiture of the prize.
4. Each winner must comply with these Official Contest Rules and Regulations, the Tournament rules and rules of the tournaments at the Resort, Hotel or Casino where the final tournament will be held.  Each winner is solely responsible for any failure on his/her part to abide by any of the foregoing rules and regulations. 
5. By entering this Contest, all entrants give PokerStars.net (and all its affiliated and associated entities) the right to include their name and information on any of their mailing lists for promotional purposes relating to PokerStars.net and to use their name in any publicity carried out by them, and agree to grant to PokerStars.net a non-exclusive irrevocable license and right to incorporate, use and reproduce the winner’s photograph, voice, name and likeness in whole or in part in and in connection with the advertising, exhibiting, marketing, promotion and exploitation of their business in any manner, in all media throughout the world.  Additionally, each winner must execute a release and affidavit of eligibility in the form to be provided to him/her by PokerStars.net. 
6. Entrants assume, and hereby fully and finally release, the Contest Sponsors and their affiliated or associated companies and all of their respective employees from, any and all liability for injuries caused or claimed to be caused by participation in this Contest, or the use or misuse of any prizes granted herein, including any and all losses, damages, claims, actions and causes of action with respect to the prizes, including without limitation, in connection with travel.
7. All other expenses on receipt and use of the prizes, including passenger tariffs or duties, surcharges, airport fees, taxes (federal, provincial and local), meals, gratuities, incidental charges, and service charges or facility charges, if any, are the sole responsibility of each winner.  Expenses not specifically stated herein will be the sole responsibility of each winner.  It is the sole responsibility of a winner (and his or her guest if applicable) to have all necessary documentation required to travel to and from their jurisdiction of residence, and abroad, and to acquire their own insurance (including without limitation, with respect to baggage, travel, health and medical).
8. PokerStars.net assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen, mutilated, late, misdirected or ineligible entry forms or for any computer, online, human or technical malfunctions that may occur in the administration of the contest.  If for any reason this contest is not capable of running as planned due to infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other cause beyond the control of PokerStars.net or any act corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this contest, PokerStars.net reserves the right, in its absolute and sole discretion, to disqualify an individual and/or cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the contest or amend the contest rules.  PokerStars.net shall not be responsible under any condition whatsoever for any problems or technical malfunctions relating to the contest.  Any attempt by anyone to damage or disrupt the contest shall be considered a violation under criminal and civil law. PokerStars.net reserves the right to seek damages or other remedies against such person.
9. In the event of any dispute regarding entries received from multiple users having the same e-mail account, entries will be deemed to be made by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted during entry. The "authorized account holder" is the natural person who is assigned to the e-mail address by an internet access provider, on-line service provider or other organization that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses or the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. Winning entries may be required to provide PokerStars.net with proof that the claimed winner is the authorized account holder of the email address associated with the winning entry, or forfeit the prize.
10. This contest is subject to all applicable laws and regulations.
11. All participants agree that any discrepancy regarding the contest, qualifying tournament or any and all aspects of the promotion will be put forward to PokerStars for consideration and that the decision of PokerStars management will be final and binding.