Mixed in with the 600 poker, craps, casino and porn email I got today (I respond to all porn inquiries), came another one from my friend Jim Cramer.

Whenever I get an email from Jim, I assume it is to chat about Wallstrip’s great Jim Cramer episodes…

NOT. It’s way more important:

Dear HOWARD,

You’re just in time to play Beat the Street Week #8 and very possibly to win the weekly $5,000 cash prize and join our Hall of Fame.

What’s more, play for the next five weeks and you could win up to $25,000 total!

Step #1: REGISTER NOW

Your first move toward becoming one of our weekly $5,000 winners is to register for Beat the Street.

If you’re looking for a fun, no-risk way to learn more about investing and how to trade, Beat the Street is it. You get to use fake money to win real money, so it’s all gain, no pain — and a serious chance to win cold, hard cash.

Step #2: CREATE YOUR PORTFOLIO

Once you’ve registered, you can create your fantasy portfolio. We make it easy for you by giving you lots of ideas and feedback. Check out Beat the Street articles and other helpful resources from TheStreet.com, and look at our sister sites, StockPickr.com and RealMoney.com, for some great trading strategies, too.

Good luck. Hope to see you win lots of dough in time to live it up on your summer vacation, compliments of Beat the Street!

Booyah!

Jim Cramer

P.S. You’ve gotta be in it to win it, so register now to get in on the next round. Then put together your portfolio between Friday, 5:00 p.m. and Monday, 9:29 a.m. ET.

P.P.S. Be sure to take a look at my Beat the Street articles and videos to find out why I believe you must play this game. I also give you some practical tips that could help you build a winning portfolio and become one of our Hall of Famers!

I have good friends at TheStreet.com, I even have written for them…which is probably got my email :) . But, because I write for them, I get the services for free.

Guys…clean up the mailing list!