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WSOP app available for iPhone

22 December 2009

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Glu Mobile Inc., a leading global publisher of mobile games, today announced the availability of its World Series of PokerĀ® Hold'em Legend App on the App Store. The Poker App, for iPhone and iPod touch, is one of three games based on a multi-year, worldwide alliance between Glu and Harrah's Interactive Entertainment, Inc.

Just in time for the holiday season, the World Series of Poker Hold'em Legend App is now available for a limited time for $2.99.

"We are thrilled to take the WSOP to the iPhone with Glu Mobile," said WSOP vice president Craig Abrahams. "This app is a game changer in the category and is consistent with our core strategy of taking the WSOP to all digital platforms with top production values."

"World Series of Poker is the No. 1 brand in poker, and we are thrilled to bring iPhone and iPod touch users the most exciting, prestigious poker app available," said Alex Galvagni, CTO & SVP Global Product Development, Glu. "By creating a fast-paced and unique World Series of Poker gaming experience and adding new functionality with peer-to-peer multiplayer capability, the World Series of Poker Hold'em Legend App will keep players entertained for hours."

The depth of career mode in the WSOP Poker App lets fans play over 25 events across seven casino venues; five of these venues being actual Harrah's properties that include introductory videos for each location. This is the only app for iPhone and iPod touch where players can play for a virtual WSOP bracelet, poker's most coveted prize, and the peer-to-peer functionality, innovative Multi Touch user interface and leaderboard integration with www.wsop.com up the ante for any player.

World Series of Poker Hold'em Legend App features include:

-- Peer-to-Peer Multiplayer -- play heads-up poker against a friend via Bluetooth.
-- Hand Replays -- players can save their favorite hands so that they can relive monster hands and suck-outs.
-- Multiplayer -- play in up to nine player games against players from around the world.
-- Authentic Venues -- play through 25 events across seven casino venues; five of which are actual Harrah's properties including Caesars Palace, the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino and the Casino of the Empire.
-- Cut-scenes -- players can watch high-quality videos of featured opponents.
-- Listen to your iPod music

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WSOP app available for iPhone is republished from CasinoVendors.com.