SOURCE: Tribal Poker Network
November 12, 2007 15:02 ET
Tribal Poker Network Launches First Cross-Casino Networked Texas Hold 'Em Game Play
New Technology Allows Live Poker Play Between Players at Different Casinos via Private Network
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - November 12, 2007) - At a tribal casino in the Midwest, Kirk Warner
stepped into poker history. Kirk, one of millions of US poker players, sat
at a Tribal Poker Network touch screen, deposited $20 and participated in
the first, live cross-casino network poker tournament. He was joined by
five other players, some located at another native-owned casino more than
400 miles away.
"The game played as if we were all seated around the same table," said
Kirk, a long time poker player. "From a player's point of view it's the
same game of poker but faster, and it's a lot of fun," he added.
The new poker network, the first of its kind, also has Native American
Casino operators smiling. "This creates a tremendous opportunity for us,"
commented Kristine Zich, Marketing Director for Lac Vieux Desert Resort
Casino. "Typically we can only open our live poker room during peak times
when we have enough players to get a game going. Sometimes players come in,
sign up for a waiting list and never get to play. Now, with the Tribal
Poker Network, a single player can wander in and find a game on the network
while he waits. It's found money," she stated.
Offering Sit and Go tournaments, ring games and a variety of stakes, the
network consolidates the demand for game play and creates liquidity.
There's always a game on.
"Tribes are excited about it," said Dennis Wilcox, Vice-President of Sales
at Tribal Poker Network. "There's an unmet demand for poker play out there
and our network helps casinos exploit it profitably," he said.
Executives at TPN estimate that they will soon triple the number of seats
in the network. "It's great that we have proven our technology with an
operational network," commented Roy Weiss, Executive at TPN. "Now we can
focus on discussions with potential distribution and financial partners to
help us greatly expand the network," he concludes.
About Tribal Poker Network:
The Tribal Poker Network is a privately held gaming company based in Elk
Grove Village, Illinois. Membership in the network is exclusive to Native
American Casinos. To find out more, please visit: www.tpnpoker.com