Pokerroom reload/trade mark musings

[2Tone]

I'm less interested in the Pokerroom Super Bowl reload itself – 10% for everybody, 20% if you pick the winning team (that is, if you pick the Seahawks), details at -- and more how great it must be to an off-shore poker room marketing manager.

Reputable US businesses are strictly prohibited from using the term 'Super Bowl' in any kind of promotional context, especially when it comes to anything to do with betting or gambling. Vegas sport books can't advertise Super Bowl parties (, and the NFL won't even accept Vegas tourism bureau ads during the game.

But no problem for Pokerroom.com! Let the NFL file suit in the district court of Kahnawake!