Setting the scene.

By RP, June 23, 2010

Cereus online poker network members have been given additional table ‘skin’ choices following the completion of a public competition adjudicated by the network.

Members Patattack333 and Justin749 emerged as winners and pocket $1,000 in cash, and a VIP expenses paid visit to Las Vegas to enjoy the action and the vibe of the currently-running World Series of Poker tournament.

Phoenix, Arizona-based Patattack’s concept for Ultimatebet players has a decidedly futuristic feel and can be viewed at http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=12703412&op=1&o=global&view=global&subj=98554085951&id=580695631&ref=pf&fbid=10150197781195632.

The 29-year-old computer graphics designer presented a highly professional and modernistic concept which he dubbed “Spaceship.”

The Absolute Poker skin prize went to 32-year-old entrepreneur Justin749, who went in the other direction in using the work of medieval genius Michelangelo as his inspiration. His presentation can be viewed here: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1297288&op=1&o=global&view=global&subj=137165235033&id=1197393843&ref=pf&fbid=1469501456330.

The Miami, Florida resident said: “I am very proud to have something I worked on get recognized by Absolute, and honored to have my skin on the site for everyone to use if they wish, and now I am really pumped to go to Vegas to represent AP.”

The prize awarded to both winners includes airfare for two to Las Vegas, 4 nights accommodation, $1 000 in spending money, and an invitation to UB’s exclusive VIP party on the 33rd floor of the Mandarin Hotel.