Article: Bodog Production a Hit as Card Player, Player of the Year Awards Gala Comes Up Aces.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bodog-produced Card Player, Player of the Year Awards took poker to another level Wednesday in Old Hollywood. Hosted by Calvin Ayre, the Founder and CEO of online gaming giant http://www.bodog.com/, the awards solidified poker as a mainstream pastime that appeals to celebrities and a broad demographic of Americans.

Master of ceremonies Brad Garrett of "Everybody Loves Raymond" brought down the house at the Music Box Theater with his comic genius while award recipients delivered speeches that were grateful and poignant.

Ayre set the tone for the evening -- and drew a loud round of applause -- with an ...

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