Monday, May 29, 2006

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WPT reveals new hostess for fifth season

By Lianne Elias

This season's World Poker Tour (WPT) will feature a new set, new media rules and a new face with hostess Sabina Gadecki. She replaces Courtney Friel who was hostess for only one season.

"We chose Sabina from hundreds of applicants," said Steve Lipscomb, CEO of the WPT. "She emerged as the right fit because of the star qualities she naturally exhibits."

Viewers got their first look at Gadecki, who's a former "Miss Western Massachusetts" and "Miss Polonia World," during the Mirage Poker Showdown in Las Vegas, May 17. She is a model and actress who has been in advertising campaigns and appeared in the pages of Seventeen and Redbook.

The 22-year-old is also studying International Business at Fordham University in New York City and attends acting classes at the prestigious William Esper Studios and studies dance at the Broadway Dance Center.

Read more about the WPT season at "Season 5 tournament schedule".

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