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NBC Online Poker Site Launched
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May 7 - The growth in popularity of online poker and the huge interest in poker shows such as Face the Ace and Poker After Dark, has led NBC to launch a new online poker site.
The site, which was introduced to the industry over the weekend, will run via the NBC Sports Channel and offer players free to play poker action 24/7.
Every half hour will see new single table and multi table tournaments begin at the site, for non stop entertainment.
In addition, for the next nine months, a lucky player will be able to win a seat to a final table event to be held in February 2010. The winner of that event will win a massive $20,000 prize package that includes a seat to the Heads Up Poker Championships that will take place at Caesar's Palace Casino in March next year.
Poker Productions Inc., which operates the poker shows on NBC has selected Zen Gaming software to power the new online poker site.
"We are happy to add NBC Sports as a partner," said the Chief Executive Officer of Zen Gaming, Mark Brown. "Our team will provide all the logistical support for the promotion, including site development, hosting and tournament overview and administration. We look forward to bringing NBCSports.com, its advertisers, sponsors and of course its online constituency an immersive and compelling online contest."
Speaking for NBC Sports, Jon Miller said: "Poker has been a growth area in our broadcast schedule over the last few years, and we have always sought to bring a complimentary online component to our audience. We feel we have brought a new level of engagement opportunity to our online audience by providing them with an opportunity to enjoy free poker, connect with our on air programming and interactively engage with our sponsors and advertisers."
In order to comply with laws in the United States, the new online poker site will work on a subscription basis.
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