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Zen Gaming Platform to Power the Free Poker Site
NBCSports.com Re-Launches New Online Poker Room; Players Can Win Seat at 2010 Heads-Up Poker Championship
Apr 29, 2009 5:04:00 PM
2009 GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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View Additional ProfilesLAS VEGAS, April 29, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NBCSports.com will re-launch its new online Poker Room with Zen Gaming, Inc.'s (Pink Sheets:PWPY) software platform on Sunday, May 3. The NBCSports.com Poker Room is completely free-to-play and offers players the chance to win cash, prizes, NBCsports.com gear and a grand prize package that includes a seat and $20,000 buy-in to the 2010 National HeadsUp Poker Championships(tm), which will be played in March 2010 at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. As of today, with the game still to be launched, more than 11,000 people have registered to play.
Zen Gaming's software platform was selected by Poker Productions, Inc. under a continuing agreement with NBCsports.com to provide poker programming. Poker Productions provides executive production services for the National HeadsUp Poker Championships(tm) and the Poker After Dark programs seen on NBC.
"We are excited to see an online poker room promotion on NBCsports.com and believe it complements our television programming. Zen Gaming provides a unique opportunity with its advergaming concept," noted Mori Eskandani, President, Poker Productions. "What makes the platform so compelling is Zen's ability to immerse brands and sponsors into the game-play experience," Eskandani added.
"We are happy to add NBCsports.com as a partner," said Mark Brown, Chief Executive Officer of Zen Gaming. "Our team will provide all the logistical support for the promotion, including site development, hosting and tournament overview and administration. We look forward to bringing NBCSports.com, its advertisers, sponsors and its online constituency, an immersive and compelling online contest."
"Competitive poker has been a strong draw for NBCSports.com fans, and the Zen Gaming platform has the sophisticated features and quality that our customers expect from NBC," said Perkins Miller, Senior Vice President, Digital Media, NBC Sports and Olympics.
The contest can be found at www.nbcsports.com/pokerroom, and is open to contestants 21or older. The site is accepting pre-registrations and will open for play on May 3. The new Poker Room will offer non-stop poker action with single and multi-table Texas Hold'em, tournaments starting every half-hour. Each month over nine consecutive months, registered users will compete for a seat at a final event to be held February 15, 2010. The winner of that online final table will win the Grand Prize package and a seat at the NHPC to be held at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino in March 2010.
ABOUT ZEN GAMING
http://www.zengaming.com
Zen Gaming, headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, is the parent company for NLOP.com and New Poker LLC. It provides free-to-play online gaming and in-casino gaming with its proprietary poker games, Royal Hold'em and No River Hold'em. With targeted promotions for sports fans, singles, seniors and more, NLOP is a social community with the common thread of poker.
CONTACT: Zen Gaming
Michael Clebnik, Chief Operating Officer
1-508-405-2224 ext 224
michael@zengaming.com
Zen Gaming's NLOP.com Launches VIP Membership Club, Increases Prizes
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2008 11:14 AM
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LAS VEGAS, Sept 29, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Zen Gaming, Inc., the Las Vegas based gaming development and technology company, today announced its National League of Poker social gaming web site, NLOP.com, has launched a new VIP Membership Club that offers members the opportunity to earn cash back from over 550 merchants and a new series of tournaments offering increased cash prizes.
Players may join the new VIP Membership Club now for a monthly fee of $19.99 by visiting http://www.NLOP.com. Members can create customized profiles and avatars, establish private tables to play games with friends, access information and content feeds and play games with NLOP pro Mike Sexton.
"The launch of our VIP Membership Club also brings a new series of tournaments," said Michael Clebnik, NLOP chief operating officer. "We have increased the prize value each month to over $40,000. There are no purchase requirements to enter any NLOP tournament and we are the only site that offers sponsored and affinity-based tournaments. We offer tournaments for singles, college students, women, seniors, sports fans and more."
Sexton said he looks forward to meeting hundreds of NLOP VIPs online. He will personally play onsite for a number of hours each week, will participate in chat sessions and will play in his Win Mike Sexton's Money tournaments.
"Our NLOP division continues to shine," said Zen Gaming Chief Executive Officer Mark Brown. "We look forward to adding more poker games to the NLOP mix including our patented No River Hold'em and Royal Hold'em games. The VIP Club is just one more step in establishing NLOP.com as the premier social gaming portal. We believe that even non-poker players will see the value of membership."
NLOP.com has over 200,000 registered users who compete in compelling poker competitions in a U.S. legal free-to-play environment.
"The VIP Club is different that anything seen before because NLOP is a social gaming portal not just a poker web site. This new membership club extends our core philosophy and allows our players to subscribe to premium content," Clebnik said.
About NLOP
NLOP(TM) offers a direct-to-consumer rewards-based poker portal through http://www.nlop.com. The National League of Poker (http://www.nlop.com) is the leading social gaming platform for free, U.S.-legal online poker. NLOP(TM) allows players to win cash and prizes hourly, daily and weekly with no financial risk -- players never lose money. NLOP(TM) has a desirable demographic of highly engaged players with an average user session of 67 minutes and delivers over 35 million minutes of poker play per month. NLOP(TM) was previously a division of Power Play Development (Pink Sheets: PWPY). For more information, visit http://www.nlop.com.
About Zen Gaming
Zen Gaming, Inc. is a Las Vegas, NV-based holding company that has wholly-owned subsidiary divisions that include NewPoker LLC and Advergaming LLC under which NLOP.com operates. NewPoker has developed and patented two new poker games, Royal Hold'em and No River Hold'em that have been approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission and already are being played in the poker room at Treasure Island Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip and in the new Poker Lounge at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. For more information, visit http://www.newpoker.com.
CONTACT: Jack Taylor, 702-349-0176, jtaylor@newpoker.com
SOURCE Power Play Development
PWPY Announces Distribution of Information Statement
Power Play Development announced this morning that it is distribution it’s Information Statement under SEC Rule 15c2-11 to shareholders and other market participants. Accompanying the press release was the Information Statement, excluding financial statements.
Power Play Development is the leader in advergaming platforms and interactive online contests. The company operates The National League of Poker (NLOP), which has rapidly gained national recognition as the leading social media platform for free, US-legal online poker.
There were an estimated 30+ million Americans who played poker online before recent legislation banned wagering money and left these players with no options for prize-based play. NLOP offers these players a way to win cash and prizes without any financial risk or infringing U.S. laws.
To see the complete Information Statement under SEC Rule 15c2-11, visit: http://app.quotemedia.com/streamer/newsItem.htm?storyId=6454637&;topic=PWPY
PWPY Share Prices Increase 30% Friday Afternoon
Shares of PWPY.PK continued up-trending as interest in the company continues to build. Today over 44,000 shares have traded, which is a 528% in volume from two days ago and a 76% increase from yesterday.
Power Play Development’s wholly owned subsidiary, Poker Creations, recently joined Victory Lane Player (VLP) Club to host an online event that will give race fans the opportunity to compete against NASCAR stars including Elliot Sadler, Kasey Kahne, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Tony Steward, Jamie McMurray and Dale Jarett.
The VLP Club’s CEO stated that he has been extremely satisfied with Poker Creations’ game-engine and that the Poker Creations has exceeded his company’s expectations. There is much opportunity for this company as it builds a reputation in the online gaming community.
Herald Media Features Article Regarding PWPY's Latest Partnership
The most powerful news medium in eastern Massachusetts, Herald Media, recognized the progressive step made by Power Play Development as it joined Victory Lane Player (VLP) Club to host virtual on-line poker tables to allow participants to compete against NASCAR stars: Elliot Sadler, Kasey Kahne, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Tony Steward, Jamie McMurray and Dale Jarett.
The most powerful news medium in eastern Massachusetts, Herald Media, recognized the progressive step made by Power Play Development as it joined Victory Lane Player (VLP) Club to host virtual on-line poker tables to allow participants to compete against NASCAR stars: Elliot Sadler, Kasey Kahne, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Tony Steward, Jamie McMurray and Dale Jarett.Race fans will be able to choose their own avatar character from VLP Club’s library, and experience a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to play poker against their favorite NASCAR racers. Instead of cash prizes, members will be able to win autographed merchandise, tickets to upcoming NASCAR races, and more.
According to the chief executive of VLP Club, this is the first time in history that this kind of access to has been given to NASCAR fans. The CEO of Power Play Development, Michael Clebrik, expressed his excitement by stating, “These are the biggest names in racing.”
Power Play Development Corp (PWPY.PK) Stock Price Increases 30.43% during Wednesday's trading hours
Share prices for Power Play Dev. Corp (PWPY.PK) rose over 30% during Wednesday's trading hours. Investors have reacted positively to the company's common stock price, as favorable news has been released Tuesday regarding the future success of the company.
Yesterday, the company announced that Poker Creations, a wholly owned PWPY.PK subsidiary, launched Victory Lane Players Club (VLP), LLC. The VLP Club site welcomes racing and gaming fans to play online games and allows players the opportunity to win prizes, trips, memorabilia, tickets and more. The site will feature stars such as Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Tony Stewart, Dale Jarrett, Kasey Kahne, Elliott Sadler and Jamie McMurray. This free club utilizes the company's newly developed CUPID2.0 game platform, and can be accessed at http://www.vlpclub.net/
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PWPY Subsidiary Announces New Gaming Website Powered by Its Advanced Platform
Power Play Development’s subsidiary, Poker Creations, announced that the Victory Lane Players Club website has publicly launched. Victory Lane’s gaming website is based on the subsidiary’s newly developed CUPID2.0 platform, and gives racing and gaming fans a destination to play online games and win an assortment of prizes.
Bruce McMeikan, CEO of VLP Club, stated, “We literally searched around the world and determined that Poker Creations had the best game-engine and service package on the market. They have taken everything we asked for and delivered, in many cases beyond expectations.”
Michael Clebnik, CEO of Power Play Development, commented, “We are flattered once again to have outside validation of our leadership position in providing US-compliant gaming and contest applications. Our CUPID(TM) game engine will assist VLP Club in bringing drivers and fans together in a unique and compelling online experience.”
Power Play Development (PWPY.PK) Launches VLP Club
Power Play Development (PWPY.PK) wholly owned subsidiary Poker Creations announced the public launch of Victory Lane Players Club, LLC, (VLP Club) a free online game community found at www.vlpclub.net, using the company's newly developed CUPID2.0 game platform.
The VLP Club site welcomes racing and gaming fans to play in online games and win prizes, trips, memorabilia, tickets and more. The site features stars Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Tony Stewart, Dale Jarrett, Kasey Kahne, Elliott Sadler and Jamie McMurray, each of whom will be testing the skills of race fans across the country in various interactive online games.
Bruce McMeikan, CEO of VLP Club stated "We literally searched around the world and determined that Poker Creations had the best game-engine and service package on the market. They have taken everything we asked for and delivered, in many cases beyond expectations. Our club is the first of its kind, with features that will include a unique contest orientation, player blogs, observation rooms, play with the driver opportunities, and much more. And the prizes are once-in-a -lifetime experiences that bring members face-to-face with drivers".
The contract calls for Poker Creations to develop and manage the online contests and provide hosting and game-management logistics, as well as customer and administration support services to VLP Club.
PWPY CEO Featured in Exclusive Interview at MN1.com
Power Play Development was featured in an exclusive Market News First interview today at 11:00 AM EST. Power Play Development’s CEO, Michael Clebnik, shared with MN1 and investors about his company, focusing on the huge potential in the poker industry. The show was accessible today on www.mn1.com
On October 13, 2006, the U.S. Government issued a Gaming Enforcement Act which no longer allowed approximately 25 million Americans the ability to play gamble-based poker online and significantly downsized the 20-billion dollar online poker industry. Power Play Development is focused on reconstructing this industry with its online portal, The National League of Poker (NLOP).
NLOP enables U.S. legal poker games and offers millions of poker players the ability to win prizes without wagering money. The prizes offered include: Cruises, HDTVs, and cash prizes up to $15,000. The company is well positioned to take advantage of the growing demand for online gaming communities as it is led by an experienced management team.
PWPY Featured in Exclusive Audio Interview at SmallCapVoice.com
SmallCapVoice has released its new audio interview featuring the CEO and Executive Director of Business Development of Power Play Development. SmallCapVoice.com is a recognized corporate consulting firm, with clients nationwide, known for its ability to help emerging growth companies build a following among retail and institutional investors.
Power Play Development operates a free, US-legal online poker website that delivers over 22 million minutes of poker play each month. The company has scheduled its next generation platform for October, which will enable users to have customized avatars, create and play at private tables, play with celebrity guests, chat and blog with others, get discounts on poker-related merchandise, and have access to poker news plus other industry-related content.
The interview can be heard at: http://www.smallcapvoice.com/pwpy/pwpy-9-11-07.php
“Poker” Ranks as Most Searched Keyword
The interest in poker has risen dramatically in recent years and is now known as the most widely searched topic on the internet. The search for poker has repeatedly listed above top keywords including: MySpace, RuneScape, Britney Spears, Gold and Paris Hilton.
Power Play Development operates an online portal that delivers over 22 million minutes of poker play each month and has had more than 650,000 unique poker sessions. The website is not only a poker site, but also functions as a social networking site by offering its thousands of registrants a place to interact with each other in many different ways.
PWPY To Be Featured in Exclusive Interview with MN1
Power Play Development’s CEO, Michael Clebnik, will be featured on MN1.com Monday morning at 11:00 AM EST. MN1’s interviews are known to ask inquisitive questions to give investors deeper insight into the companies they interview.
Power Play Development is the leader in advergaming platforms and interactive online contests. The company operates The National League of Poker (NLOP) web portal, which has rapidly gained national recognition as the leading social media platform for free, US-legal online poker.
There were an estimated 30+ million Americans who played poker online before recent legislation banned wagering money and left these players with no options for prize-based play. NLOP offers these players a way to win cash and prizes without any financial risk or infringing U.S. laws.
PWPY Featured in Exclusive Interview at MN1.com
Power Play Development was featured in an exclusive Market News First interview today at 11:00 AM EST. Power Play Development’s CEO, Michael Clebnik, shared with MN1 host Saul Albom and investors about his company’s strategic position in the online poker industry. The show was accessible on www.mn1.com
Power Play Development was founded after the explosion of online poker in 2004. Today, the company operates an online portal that delivers over 22 million minutes of poker play each month and has had more than 650,000 unique poker sessions. The website is not only a poker site, but also functions as a social networking site by offering its thousands of registrants a place to interact with each other in many different ways.
PWPY Engages Leading Auditing Firm as the Company Strives to Become Fully Reporting
Power Play Development announced today that it has engaged a leading public auditing firm (Carlin, Charron & Rosen, LLP) as its public auditors. The effort is viewed as a positive development by many investors as it increases shareholder confidence by promoting transparency.
Michael Clebnik, CEO of Power Play Development, stated “The retention of Carlin, Charron & Rosen, LLP is a noteworthy step in Power Play’s/NLOP’s development. We are committed to providing accurate and timely information to our shareholders and investors as material developments occur within the organization. This audit is part of the process of becoming a fully reporting organization for the benefit of all stakeholders.”
PWPY is Well Positioned to Expand in the Growing Online Gaming Industry
Power Play Development is focused on marketing and promotions in addition to operating its online Poker portal, The National League of Poker (NLOP). Upon its launch, NLOP was quickly embraced by poker players and rapidly gained national recognition by becoming one of the top designations for online poker.
In March of this year, NLOP had more than 650,000 unique poker sessions and reached over 75 million advertising impressions. The website is highly appealing and interactive by providing users with the ability to have their own customized avatars, create private tables, chat with others, and access poker news plus other rich-media content.
A division of Power Play, Poker Creations, manages software marketing and promotion for the company. The subsidiary recently entered a contract with The Gambler Poker Club to develop, deploy, host, manage and provide ongoing support for the Gambler Poker Club’s new poker website. The company is actively pursuing similar contracts to grow its business and services.
Power Play Development plans to leverage its proprietary technology and strong Research & Development skills to develop advanced gaming concepts and technologies. The company is well positioned to take advantage of the growing demand for online gaming communities as it is led by an experienced management team.
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