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Full Tilt Poker Academy is arguably the most comprehensive learning facilty for new poker players.  The way it works is that you open a Full Tilt Poker account as you would normally and then you have access to the Full Tilt Poker Academy.  Once you click on the Academy link you are taken to a subsite on the Full Tilt website.  This is devoted to learning the trade of winning.  It's a well known fact that successful people have certain attributes to their personalities and mind sets that allow them to be winners again and again.  Luckily Full Tilt have over 100 Poker Pro's on their books and you have immediate access to their knowledge.

Next you can begin the lessons which cover the crucial topics of Bankroll Management with your teacher Chris Ferguson!  Or how about Gus Hanson teaching you control a table.  Phil Gordon provides a great lesson on Mathematical Shortcuts.  You need to know your outs odds fast when playing online.  

The Pro's then set you challenges that you can then take to the table and earn credits which you can spend in the FTPA Store.  There are also a wealth of Podcasts and session videos for you to learn from.  It is a very slick set up that is changing how quickly a new player can develop into a contender.

Poker-Shark wants to follow someones experience through the Academy system.  All you need to be is a beginner.  We will refund you $20 for signing up to a new account.  In return we want a weekly account of your experiences and what you have learned over 6 weeks.   Please email us if you are interested in becoming our Academy Sponsor.  This is open to ladies and gentlemen and you must open your Full Tilt Account through Poker-Shark.  Please email nigel@poker-shark.co.uk explaining why you need an academy scholorship.