INQ7 reported on a bit of fun that might also have marketing possibilities for alert online poker operators this week – it’s a site called Poker Faces.net.
The operators of the site are inviting people to post their most “give-nothing-away” poker face on the Internet as part of a gimmick to lure more visitors to sign up. The online poker site is also throwing in free packs of playing cards for new members who join its growing community of online poker players.
Aiming to become a one-stop poker shop for players from all over the world, the website allows players to create their own profiles for display and chat with other players. The profiles allow users to give other people a brief overview on their play, their favorite online poker rooms, as well as their accomplishments.
“In the faceless world of online poker, PokerFaces.Net provides players with an additional way to realize that they are playing against other human beings,” the website says.
Players also get to access the rec.gambling.poker newsgroup, which is integrated with PokerFaces.net. Other features on the online poker website include a strategy and tips section, news and articles about various tactics of poker, and tutorials.
In the future, the website indicated that each member will be able to maintain a schedule of their playing hours, and allow other members to contact and arrange games together.