More Poker From Activision

Activision might release a new poker game for the GameBoy Advance or Nintendo DS (or maybe even both).

Activision today announced a strategic alliance with Harrah's Entertainment to develop and publish World Series of Poker videogames based on the widely popular World Series of Poker Tournament (WSOP).

The agreement grants Activision the exclusive, worldwide rights to publish games for the PC, console and handheld platforms. The video game is expected to be available at retail stores nationwide this fall.

"The World Series of Poker is the world's premiere poker event, drawing thousands of entrants and millions of viewers worldwide," said Mark Meadows, Vice President of Marketing at Activision Value Publishing. "The World Series of Poker will deliver to consumers the same excitement and authenticity of pulling up a chair at the WSOP table and taking home the championship."

"We are very excited about working with Activision to develop a game that will enable poker enthusiasts to see what sitting at the final table of the main event is really like," said Ginny Shanks, Senior Vice President of Acquisition Marketing for Harrah's Entertainment. "We believe this will be the most realistic poker game ever produced."

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