Ukash, the online cash payment solution, has launched UkashOut, a MasterCard-endorsed prepaid card which makes the process of paying out to online players easier and top gaming site Chilipoker is the first to go live with the new method.

UkashOut is an innovative and straightforward way for operators like Chilipoker to payout to their customers and will allow winning players to access their funds in a quick and easy way, regardless of how they were originally deposited (prepaid, credit/debit card, etc). The introduction of UkashOut marks the end of costly cheques, bank transfers and other traditional payout methods still used today by gaming sites.

UkashOut card is issued by gaming operators directly to customers who then select the value they want to see withdrawn from their gaming account and the amount gets credited to their card. The cash will be available for withdrawal almost immediately at an ATM or for use anywhere MasterCard is accepted, both offline and online worldwide.

As the first operator in the market to offer the UkashOut solution, Chilipoker will initially issue it to its VIP customers free of charge. By adopting UkashOut, Chilipoker -which targets the high rollers in 30 countries- aims to enhance its customer service and expects to attract new customers and increase its retention rate with the existing base.

To the operators’ advantage, UkashOut uses the existing Ukash integration, which cuts down on resources and time, making the adoption process easier by using a simple technical interface and a managed service. Introducing card also makes it a marketing advantage for operators to boost customer loyalty and drive new revenue streams.

After its roll-out in the gaming sector, UkashOut is expected to be adopted by other online operators looking for efficient pay-out facilities.

Alexandre Dreyfus CEO of Chilipoker said: “It is in our nature to offer our players the best possible online gaming experience, that is why we have partnered with UkashOut and now offer this new value added service to our premium members”

Mark Chirnside, CEO of Ukash commented: “As the company which introduced online cash payments in Europe, we are pleased to bring UkashOut to the market and to see it so eagerly adopted by one of the strongest online gaming providers. Chilipoker, like many other operators, is realising the value of finding methods to pay out securely, easily and quickly and UkashOut offers the whole package.”

Liz Lieu will be hitting the green again this year, with her heart set on another few final table results during the upcoming Australasia Poker Season. Macau will definitely be a hot spot for poker players in the next week or so with pros heading that way for the Asian Poker Tour and the Asian Pacific Poker Tour drawing in plenty of players as well.

Liz Lieu is set to headline Poker News & Blog sites all across the web when playing for Gold this year at both the APT & APPT 2008. Last year Chilipoker very own Liz Lieu made it to the final table at both the Macau Main Event & High Roller Event.

"It's great for Poker in Asia that there's major tournaments like this in Macau, Seoul, Singapore and Manila" said Liz. "It's attracting all the top players in the sport from Australasia and from all around the world, it's letting the players know that poker is here to stay, and that anybody can win millions of dollars just from mastering the game."

Let us all take a moment to wish Liz lots of peace and love while she visits her homeland Da Nang in Vietnam and all the luck in the world when she gets to Macau. YES! All you Diva fans can catch up on all latest gossip at at the Poker Diva Blog, Spicy Poker News, Netvibes or even at Liz Lieu's Poker Blog.

About Chilipoker.com

Chilipoker.com has become a leading online poker & lifestyle site. Chilipoker.com is available in 5 different languages, all providing professional and friendly support. The poker room has at your disposal 5 different poker variants to choose from. Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Omaha Hi/Lo, 7 Card Stud and 5 Card Stud offering $12.5M in monthly guaranteed and almost $10,000 worth in monthly freerolls.

Also, Chilipoker.com possesses the brand ShareTheChili.com which is a poker affiliate program that you can easily sign up to online. Chilipoker provides a poker affiliate interface which has the marketing tools you need to start offering your clients all the exclusive features and promotions from the moment of your sign up.

Will you survive the wrath of the suicidal kings?
The Year is 2008. As the Third King continues it's reign of terror over the Lost Pocket Aces, Chilipoker is looking to send you and a friend on a quest to Sun City Resort in South Africa. Get you gear ready as this action packed adventure includes a high voltage rock concert, luxury spa treatment, a dangerous jungle safari and a poker tournament with a $1,500,000 guaranteed prize pool.

A tournament package fit for only a king and a queen!
The chosen poker hero will start of his or her quest with 7 nights accommodation at the Palace of the Lost City Hotel at Sun City. Before embarking on our mission you will be treated to a luxury spa treatment, a day on the green playing on a pro golf course or even a sky high hot air balloon ride. Next up, is a once-in-a-lifetime jungle safari and a secret ritual to summon lady luck for the $3,000 buy-in at the Sun City Million Dollar Poker Tournament the following day.

Chilipoker and i-Poker are now offering you chance for full package poker tour worth a total of $10,500 including:
- $3,000 buy-in to the Main Event
- $600 for one re-buy
- $1000 for one add-on
- $2,800 for 7 nights accommodation and breakfast at the Palace of the Lost City Hotel
- VIP package including free Spa entry, a golf course or a hot balloon ride
- Up to $2,500 for flights & spending

We will run satellites from July 19th till Aug 23rd to avoid higher buy-ins. Qualify via sit & go stage 1 satellites for as little as $5.5 +$0.5 or via sit & go stage 2 satellites for $64 + 6. Super satellite are also available from the Chilipoker lobby between July 19th and Aug 23rd.