New poker room arrival Hollywood Poker.com conducted a clever publicity campaign in the run-up to its recent launch, and it appears to have paid dividends with reports of 8 000 players on-site soon after the debut.
Although initially coy about the software in use, it has now been established that this is from the respected Scandinavian group Poker Room, which has a rapidly growing reputation and a network to match.
Some of Hollywood's top stars and professional poker players attended the virtual software premiere at the launch party last week. Starting this week James Woods and Vince Van Patten will be online exclusively playing real money games against poker players everywhere, and there are hints that promos may include a chance to attend an exclusive Hollywood Oscars party!
The new online poker software features stunning graphics, real-time player chats and interaction, fast action and advanced security features -- all without having to download any software.
The games suite includes Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Omaha Hi/Lo, 7-Card Stud and 7-Card Stud Hi/Lo. With the reportedly strong funding, the ability to play multiple tables at one time, advanced software, daily, weekly and monthly player point promotions, multi-table tournaments, tutorials and Celebrity Bounties, it looks as if this one is here to stay.