The Ultimate Blackjack Tour is bringing its highly popular tournament blackjack format to the Palms
Casino Resort in Las Vegas in 2007. The tour that kicked off in Aruba last September, and then went on to film at St. Kitts' Royal Beach Casino in October, added the April 20, 2007 stop in Las Vegas to its official roster.
"Since its opening, the Palms has never been afraid to try new things, so they make a perfect partner to host the first Las Vegas charter tour stop for Ultimate Blackjack Tour," said UBT founder, expert gambler, and 1994 WSOP main event winner Russ Hamilton. "Initial reaction to the UBT has been overwhelmingly positive, and the Palms has a knack for recognizing the next big thing."
"We are thrilled to be a charter member of the Ultimate Blackjack Tour," said 
Palms Casino Resort owner George Maloof. "The series is filled with fun and excitement, which is what the Palms is all about. And the elimination format will bring our customers the hottest blackjack tournament around."
Strong ratings for its weekly CBS television program are proof that the world is ready for UBT's
new take on a casino classic. And chartered UBT tour stops allow participants and audience members to experience the fast-paced fun of Elimination Blackjack™ in a tournament setting. Cash prizes are in the millions of dollars and players will also have an opportunity to appear on the show airing regularly on CBS.
The first UBT season of 10 episodes began airing in September on CBS. Each show features the world's top poker and blackjack pros competing against the dealer, and each another. The original format showcases forced eliminations, secret bets, and a lot of trash talking. 
Two special episodes coming this season are The Ladies of Blackjack and The Legends of Blackjack.
The Ladies of Blackjack showcases top female gamblers Annie Duke, Jennifer Tilly, Monica Reeves, and Erica Schoenburg. The Legends of Blackjack features blackjack celebrities Stanford Wong, Anthony Curtis, Kenny Einiger, and others in exciting, head-to-head competition.
PlayUBT.com is currently holding free online tournaments in which players can win seats to season two's final tables airing on CBS in 2007. The site also provides Elimination Blackjack playing tips and in-depth analysis of the televised events.
