Annie Duke leaves UB/AP (OFFICIAL)

pocketrockets · Dec 30, 2010

like i announced some weeks ago, annie duke is leaving ub, phil hellmuth is confirmed to follow in the next weeks

Moving On

It’s bittersweet, but I’ve decided to leave UB.
I have nothing but positive things to say about UB and my experiences with the brand, management team, and dedicated employees who work hard every day to deliver a terrific online poker experience for players like you.
I’ve sincerely enjoyed wearing the UB patch, but it’s time for me to move on.
So why am I leaving UB? In a nutshell, professional and personal growth.
I’m going to explore and pursue other business opportunities on a full-time basis. And, while I will no longer be a part of UB, I will remain a part of the online and offline poker community and am confident that we will continue to cross paths playing this amazing game that we all love.
See you at the tables – always,
Annie

official link
http://www.annieduke.com/2010/12/moving-on/

pocketrockets · Dec 30, 2010

December 30, 2010
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What an incredible couple of months it has been for us over at UB. Nothing like a little, or in this case a lot, of change to ring in a new year with excitement and freshness. 2010 sees us parting ways with two icons of the poker world, Phil Hellmuth and Annie Duke. These two legends in our industry have, quite literally, helped to build UB into what it is today. Phil and Annie have been the face of the company for years now, and we thank them for their unbelievable contributions and bid them the utmost in success moving forward. With that said, we look forward to 2011, and I believe it will be the finest year that we have ever had at UB...

We plan on kicking things off with our UBOC6 in January, and things simply just keep getting better and better with our UBOC's. They keep growing and the player's keep getting more and more excited about them every time out. We are, of course, looking for our sixth iteration to be even bigger and better than the last five. Should be some serious fun with over $5 million in guaranteed money, a high roller event, watches given away to event winners, and of course the chance to compete with Team UB in each and every event.

Speaking of Team UB, while it's true that two of our members have moved on, don't think that we aren't restocking the talent. We'll be announcing our newest Team UB member next week and I am crazily pumped about it. UB has, and will continue to have, a whole new look and feel for our team and our newest signing exemplifies that, so stay tuned for that announcement next week. Going to be a bit of a doozy...

A whole new marketing direction will be another new addition in 2011, so get set for that change as well. We are going to be redefining what UB is, what poker is, and what it is to be a member of the strongest online poker community there is. There will be new additions to the game client, some incredible new functionality that you've only just dreamed of yet, and more little nuggets that I don't quite want to let out of the bag yet. Let's just say that we are going to be bringing more of the feel and nuances of live poker directly into your online UB experience, so buckle up...

A lot more surprises and changes are in the coming this year, and I think that all of you are going to be very pleasantly surprised at how we are pushing the envelope for you for now, as well as the future. Here's to 2011 and here's to innovation...

peace,
J

http://www.pokerroad.com/blog/joesebok/128

pocketrockets · Dec 30, 2010

so its official, Phil Hellmuth leaves too

seanm0520 · Dec 30, 2010

put the fork in UB, they're done.

WorldNumberOne · Dec 30, 2010

now if we could just get her to leave society as well.... take him with her while were at it..

ProPokerPlayer · Dec 30, 2010

They were too high priced to resign to long term contracts with the future of online poker in such limbo. They will pick up some younger lesser known talent for much cheaper and shorter deals.

pocketrockets · Dec 30, 2010

lol... yeah i think they are fucked... I have inside info on who the next roster in team UB will be. Its Prahlad Friedman. Not impressive IMHO

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prahlad_Friedman

Dante · Dec 30, 2010

Interesting... wonder what the real reason is

WorldNumberOne · Dec 30, 2010

does the poker playing public really give a shit who plays where ?

are people not going to sign up at U/B because Annie Duke is leaving ?

Dante · Dec 30, 2010

World Number One said:
does the poker playing public really give a shit who plays where ?

are people not going to sign up at U/B because Annie Duke is leaving ?

probably not

pocketrockets · Dec 30, 2010

probably not WNO... not to the recreational and not poker saavy player... but as far as TV spots (marketing, merchandising) on ESPN WSOP transmitions, poker after dark and high stakes poker... i mean that affects the volume of new players... they are not getting the same exposure as they did with Phil or Annie with the other guys, less exposure, less new players p/month, old players are familiar with the potripper and nionio scandal and are unwilling to deposit there

we can debate for hours if its gonna affect them, bottom line is that is just a sign of financial issues and desperation

annie and phil got paid over $100k alone p/year just for being on the roster... tournament buy ins and travel expenses were paid separately

Hal01 · Dec 31, 2010

pocketrockets said:
lol... yeah i think they are fucked... I have inside info on who the next roster in team UB will be. Its Prahlad Friedman. Not impressive IMHO

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prahlad_Friedman

Prahlad, at one time was the most feared online player handsdown.

festeringZit · Dec 31, 2010

World Number One said:
now if we could just get her to leave society as well.... take him with her while were at it..

Annie Duke is a nasty bitch.

And, it seems whenever I've seen her play, she's always getting her money in bad and hitting a 3 outter on someone.

pocketrockets · Dec 31, 2010

Hal01 said:
Prahlad, at one time was the most feared online player handsdown.

u are totally right, my point is that is not a marketing wise decision... i can tell u there are lots of scared people in the UB HQs right now...

BAGIANT · Jan 1, 2011

There's something going on here behind the scenes. I wouldn't deposit there with YOUR money!!

bucsfan67 · Jan 1, 2011

World Number One said:
does the poker playing public really give a shit who plays where ?

are people not going to sign up at U/B because Annie Duke is leaving ?

They might even gain Joan Rivers as a customer now....

pocketrockets · Jan 1, 2011

bucsfan67 said:
They might even gain Joan Rivers as a customer now....

lol

RobFunk · Jan 1, 2011

World Number One said:
does the poker playing public really give a shit who plays where ?

are people not going to sign up at U/B because Annie Duke is leaving ?

That's an interesting point. I know me personally have never been persuaded by a celeb poker player on where to play.

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