LIMASSOL, Cyprus--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pokerist.com, one of the world’s most popular free-to-play Texas Hold ‘Em Poker games for mobile, Facebook and online, today announced it has signed a deal with Hollywood star Carmen Electra that will see the long-time Poker fan appearing throughout its multi-platform Texas Hold ‘Em Poker game, Pokerist Texas Poker. As the “face” of the game, Carmen Electra will greet players in the game’s loading screen, Main menu, as the poker teacher inside the game’s tutorial, and as the dealer at each table inside the game. The introduction of Electra is only one of numerous upgrades being introduced by Pokerist.com in its latest update release.
One of the world’s biggest free-to-play Texas Hold ‘Em multi-platform games with over 30 million downloads and over 5 million monthly active players, Pokerist Texas Poker raises the bar with a number of new gameplay features and enhancements in its latest version of the game. Upgrades include simultaneous two tables play, an enhanced messaging system that allows for chat messages between an entire table, and the ability for players to access up to 4 screens while playing. In addition, players will be able to access chat memory (remembers all that players have previously written and helps them to type future IM’s more quickly) and play in shoot-out tournaments. The latest upgrade also allows players to view previous games, and with just one click, send screen shots of their winning combination of cards to friends.
“We’re committed to continuing to deliver the most authentic and exciting poker experience available," said Igor Churpin, Director, Pokerist.com. "The partnership with Carmen, along with our new gameplay features, further helps to differentiate Pokerist Texas Poker from the competition and showcase why it is one of the most popular Poker games in the world.”
Downloads:
- To download for Facebook, go to: http://apps.facebook.com/pokeristclub/
- To download for iOS, go to: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/texas-poker/id370339723?mt=8
- To download for Android, go to: http://market.android.com/details?id=com.kamagames.pokerist
Game assets and screenshots can be found here: https://sparkpr.box.com/s/b3500e02bada45dcf9c8.
About Carmen Electra
A keen poker fan, Carmen is well-known on the Celebrity Poker circuit. She opened the first ever World Poker Tour branded poker room at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut in 2006 - dealing the ceremonial first hand and her charity tournaments, hosted at prestigious venues such as Hollywood’s Hard Rock Hotel & Casino have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity.
It was after graduating high school in 1991 that Carmen moved to the City of Angels and caught the eye of Prince, who would go on to produce her self-titled album on his Paisley Park label. Carmen ultimately ventured into acting with regular roles on Baywatch and the MTV's Singled Out. Carmen has since made the move to the big screen with starring roles in blockbuster hits including Scary Movie, Dirty Love, Cheaper by the Dozen 2 and Meet the Spartans.
In 2009, Carmen appeared live on stage in MGM Grand Vegas' Crazy Horse Burlesque Show to sold-out audiences during the summer and fall of the year.
About Pokerist Texas Poker
One of the world’s most popular free-to-play Texas Hold ‘Em poker games for mobile, Facebook, and online, Pokerist Texas Poker easily connects millions of players daily so they can play anywhere, anytime. With highly immersive “social” gameplay features such as open and private 3D tables with real people and their avatars, an innovative in-game messaging system, and the ability for players to send and receive tokens and animated gifts with other players, Pokerist Texas Poker truly replicates the exciting feeling of a LIVE game experience. As a worldwide leader that sets the standard in free-to-play Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, Pokerist Texas Poker continually raises the bar in gameplay innovation with pioneering features such as easy one-click access to Fast Play and Tournament Hold ‘Em Poker tables, two tables play, the ability to view previous games, auto-login across all platforms, and multiple screen access during gameplay. With over 30 Million downloads and over 5 Million active monthly users, Pokerist Texas Poker boasts one of the largest communities of Texas Hold ‘Em players from around the world! For more information, visit www.pokerist.com.