The World Poker Store, Inc. announced the appointment of Marlin F. Torguson as WPKS President and as a member of its Board of Directors. Mr. Torguson brings a wealth of gaming experience, casino industry contacts, new business opportunities and public company experience to the company as he joins the existing WPKS officers and Board Members. Marlin F. Torguson founded Casino Magic Corporation and served as President, CEO and Chairman of the Board. He opened the first Barge-concept casino in the world, Casino Magic Bay St. Louis, and further developed the corporation by opening Casino Magic properties in Louisiana, Greece and Argentina. Additionally, Torguson was a director on the board of Pinnacle Entertainment for five years and early on in his career, Torguson spearheaded Indian Gaming nationally as he expanded Jackpot Junction Casino in Morton, Minnesota from a bingo hall to what was then the large gaming facility between Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Marlin F. Torguson has contributed a tremendous amount to the progress of the gaming industry and will continue to do so in his new position with WPKS.