First, GSN brought us the "World Series of Blackjack," now CBS is planning the "Ultimate Blackjack Tour."
CBS will begining airing the program Saturday, Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. EST. UBT will feature professionals from the world of poker and blackjack and pairs the skill of blackjack with the elimination factor of poker. The lowest stacked competitor is eliminated every eight hands, placing a premium on the aggression often seen in the later stages of no-limit hold'em tournaments. Once the players are narrowed down, there is a final "secret bet" that determines the winner of each stage of the tournament.
"Poker has gone crazy," said the "Poker Brat", Phil Hellmuth. "Now you have another tournament game of skill. The UBT is going to be huge."
"The UBT has figured out how to make blackjack exciting for television and I'm absolutely hooked. It was a blast to play and equally exciting to watch," said poker pro Annie Duke.
The ten episodes will feature blackjack experts Ken Einiger, "Hollywood" Dave Stann, Anthony Curtis and Monica Reeves. Poker professionals include former World Series of Poker main event winners Russ Hamilton and Hellmuth, Phil "The Unabomber" Laak, Jennifer Tilly and Duke.
CBS has already committed to a second season of the show.
For more information on the UBT, visit www.playubt.com.
