TiltWare, LLC and World Famous Poker Players Launch Full Tilt Poker - The Next Generation of Online Poker Software.Entertainment Editors/Business Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 21, 2004 Chris Ferguson
Chris "Jesus" Ferguson (born Christopher Philip Ferguson April 11 1963, in Los Angeles, California) is a professional poker player. Ferguson attended UCLA where he earned a Ph.D. , Howard Lederer Howard Lederer (born October 30, 1964 in Concord, New Hampshire), is a professional poker player and brother of poker professional Annie Duke, and author and poet Katy Lederer. , Phil Ivey Phil Ivey (born February 1 1976 in Riverside, California) is an American professional poker player. Early years Ivey grew up in New Jersey[1] and crafted his game playing skills amongst his co-workers at a New Brunswick, New Jersey telemarketing firm in the , Phil Gordon
Phil Gordon (born July 6, 1970) is an American professional poker player, author, and commentator, based in Las Vegas, Nevada. and Five Other Famed Poker Icons Helped Design and Release Full Tilt Poker Full Tilt Poker is an online poker cardroom launched in June 2004 with the involvement of a team of poker professionals, among them Howard Lederer, Phil Ivey, Andy Bloch, Mike Matusow, Jennifer Harman and Chris Ferguson. Site, Providing an Improved Online Poker Online poker is the game of poker played over the Internet. It has been partly responsible for a dramatic increase in the number of poker players worldwide. In 2005, revenues from online poker were estimated at US$ 200 million per month. Experience TiltWare, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , a Los Angeles-based software design and licensing company, has announced the launch of Full Tilt Poker(TM) (www.fulltiltpoker.com), advanced software that will take online poker playing to the next level. Currently in Beta testing (programming) beta testing - Testing a pre-release (potentially unreliable) version of a piece of software by making it available to selected users. This term derives from early 1960s terminology for product cycle checkpoints, first used at IBM but later standard throughout the and officially released in June 2004, FullTiltPoker.com will offer superior graphics, sophisticated technology and user-friendly features that will ultimately enhance the online poker experience. The software was designed by some of the world's finest World's Finest may refer to:
Gowen was born in Florida, and grew up in Kiowa, Oklahoma. (Her first name was inspired by the fact that she was born during a powerful storm. , Phil Ivey, John Juanda, Howard Lederer, Erick Lindgren and Erik Seidel, also known as "Team Full Tilt." Full Tilt software will give users of all skill levels the opportunity to play against these poker champions for fun or for real money where online games of skill are permitted. Team Full Tilt joined executives from TiltWare in a press conference this morning at the Plaza Hotel and Casino in Downtown Las Vegas Downtown Las Vegas can have several meanings depending on how it is used. It can mean:
"Our entire team is passionate about poker and is intrigued by this cultural phenomenon that is sweeping the country," said Bob Wolf, chief marketing officer of TiltWare, LLC. "We ultimately formed TiltWare to develop better, more effective online poker software, but could never have been successful without the expertise and talent of some of the world's leading poker players that comprise Team Full Tilt. Together, we are making online poker a fun, seamless and secure experience." The Team Full Tilt members have all made commitments to contribute their time and energy teaching others how to become better poker players, as well as increase their enjoyment of the game. Users can play against Team Full Tilt members for free by logging onto www.fulltiltpoker.com and joining the game. Laws and regulations permitting and when users feel ready, they can also play against Team Full Tilt members in low-stake, real money games, courtesy of Vert Enterprises. Any money won by Team Full Tilt members in those games will be donated to an international charity by Vert Enterprises. "I, along with the rest of Team Full Tilt, are thrilled to be involved in the development of the Full Tilt Poker site and encourage more poker fans to take the game online," said Chris Ferguson, 2000 World Series Poker Champion and Team Full Tilt member. "As the site caters to not only poker enthusiasts, but also to beginners who may feel intimidated to play in a casino, Full Tilt Poker will allow users of all skill levels to become involved in the game and learn from real champions." Full Tilt's site features were developed by top poker players to ensure ease-of-use and maximum enjoyment. The site is designed to ensure immediate, real-time playing and a stable interface, as well as offers interactive capabilities that allow users to instant message and communicate during each game. When users play Full Tilt Poker, they can alter the background graphics to different themes, as well as select a graphic "Avatar" or animated persona that can change emotion and best represents them at the table. By June 2004, TiltWare will provide its first licensee, Vert Enterprises, Inc., with a complete software suite and Vert Enterprises will then offer real money games and tournaments in areas where online games of skill are permitted. About Full Tilt Poker Full Tilt Poker(TM) software was developed by TiltWare LLC, a software development and licensing company based in Los Angeles, California that was specifically created to develop the next generation of online poker software. "Team Full Tilt," is the official group of professional poker players behind Full Tilt Poker and is comprised of some of the world's finest poker players, including Andy Bloch, Chris Ferguson, Phil Gordon, Clonie Gowen, Phil Ivey, John Juanda, Howard Lederer, Erick Lindgren and Erik Seidel, who all have a strong understanding of the passion of the game. With innovative graphics, superior customer service and a safe, secure interface, the software is geared to enhance and personalize the online poker experience. Users of all skill levels can download the software at www.fulltiltpoker.com and can play for fun or for real money where online games of skill are permitted. |
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