AUDIO from Medialink: New Video Game Puts You 'All In' at the World Series of Poker.Poker poker, card game, believed to have originated in Asia and first played in the United States in the 19th cent. A traditional cutthroat gambling game at first, it is now also an internationally popular social pastime. video games See video game console. have come a long way since the early days of stick figure opponents. Now, video game maker Activision is releasing what is, perhaps, the most immersive virtual poker experience around. In "World Series of Poker The World Series of Poker is the largest set of poker tournaments in the world. It is held annually in Las Vegas, lasting just over a month. A bracelet is awarded to the winner of each of the fifty-plus events which include all the major varieties of poker. : Tournament of Champions," players become the protege pro·té·gé n. One whose welfare, training, or career is promoted by an influential person. [French, from past participle of protéger, to protect, from Old French, from Latin of poker professional Chris "Jesus" Ferguson. The five-time World Series bracelet winner says this game has everything. Listen to this report at: http://media.medialink.com/WebNR.aspx?story=32423 Registered journalists can access video, audio, text, graphics and photos for free and unrestricted use at http://media.medialink.com. |
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