Sequel to WPT mobile game

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WPT LAUNCHES NEXT MOBILE POKER GAME

High hopes for sequel to WPT Texas Hold 'Em

Gaming software developer Hands-On Mobile, Inc. and WPT Enterprises, Inc. have launched a sequel to the popular mobile multiplayer poker game WPT Texas Hold 'Em.

Billed as 'the most advanced mobile game in the world today,' WPT Texas Hold 'Em 2 brings more to the table than ever before, the developers claim. Revolutionary new features include unprecedented web-to-wireless multiplayer, the ability to create private tables and games, and extraordinary customisation and communication tools. The game is available on mobile phones worldwide, including RIM and Windows Mobile devices.

"We are thrilled to continue leveraging the strength of the World Poker Tour brand and our mobile expertise to create market-leading products," says Michael Temkin, chief technology officer and Executive Vice President Operations at Hands-On. "Together, we bring cutting-edge, connected games to consumers throughout the world. With integrated mobile and online gameplay, poker fans have the ability to play WPT Texas Hold 'Em 2 against anyone, anywhere.

"Setting new standards in convergence and community features, WPT Texas Hold 'Em 2 lets players play alone in single-player mode, live with other players at public tables, or create their own private tables to play with their friends or family. Customizable avatars and advanced communication features like chat, instant messaging lists, and regular multiplayer tournaments increase the interaction and community between all players," he said.

The sequel builds on the success of WPT Texas Hold 'Em, which racked up more than 6 million downloads worldwide and hundreds of thousands of hands played weekly, becoming a consistently top seller across major carriers worldwide.

Levi Buchanan, editor of IGN Wireless gives the new game a top rating: "I cannot imagine a single player having any regrets about making this smart download. WPT Texas Hold 'Em 2 is an authentic poker game that will satisfy newcomers and card sharks alike. The single-player poker game is good - it's full of options and solid content. But the star is the web-to-wireless mode which represents a monster step forward not just for mobile poker, but mobile games in general."

WPT founder and head honcho Steve Lipscomb says his company expects to dramatically grow the size of the mobile and online freeplay poker playing audience. "With exciting new products like WPT Texas Hold 'Em 2, we continue to work together to bring authentic, WPT-caliber poker to fans and players all over the world, anytime, anyplace, anywhere."