Global distributor of mobile entertainment, MFORMA Group, Inc., is
collaborating with World Poker Tour to bring the excitement and high
profile of the WPT to the wireless arena, and announcement reveals
this week.
The idea is to create a new way to enjoy the high-stakes, high-energy
brand of exciting poker revolutionized by the television series. In
just under three years, the World Poker Tour circuit of televised
poker tournaments has become one of the most lucrative ventures in
sport. Not only has it already crossed the $100 million mark in prize
money, but the third season alone awarded over $70 million in prize
money and averaged "a millionaire a week."
World Poker Tour Texas Hold 'Em is now available on major U.S. wireless
networks and incorporates elements of the WPT TV show, the highest
rated TV series in the history of the Travel Channel. It features
real time six-person multiplayer capability so that fans may celebrate
and play the game together whenever they want to.
"The poker phenomenon is carrying right over to mobile,"
said Dan Kranzler, MFORMA CEO. "In just a short time, we
already have our first virtual millionaire with many more gunning
to beat his chip total. The number of users wanting to play in tournaments
is beyond all expectations and we've had record numbers of simultaneous
multiplayer users."
The game allows users to play free poker with up to five other players
in real time. Top graphics make for the sharpest details on crisp
card faces and the unique side-to-side camera panning action shows
the largest game play space ever seen in a mobile poker game. Every
mobile user has the ability to interact with the WPT through promotions,
tournaments and prizes, furthering the fun and excitement.
"WPT fans can now play poker anytime, anywhere and engage
others in the action! This is real Texas Hold 'Em, where anyone can
learn and play. It is the perfect game for the mobile phone that can
now truly go all-in," said Andrea Green, Director of Global
Consumer Products at WPT.