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US – Phil Ivey launches Ivey Poker app

By Phil - 30 September 2013

Poker players are now getting into the mobile poker offering with Ivey Poker launching the Ivey Poker App for mobile devices.

Created by Phil Ivey, considered by many to be the greatest all-round poker player in the game, the Ivey Poker App is a free-to-play social game designed to deliver a truly authentic poker experience.

Mr. Ivey said:  “Anyone who knows me knows that I’m one of the most passionate poker players on the planet. I’m on a mission to grow the global poker audience, and have developed the Ivey Poker App for both entertainment and educational purposes.”

Featuring Ivey’s innovative approach to poker, the Ivey Poker App will both entertain and educate players around the world. To achieve this, the game features Team Ivey – a team of renowned international poker professionals – who not only play an active role in the app, but, along with Phil Ivey, create and produce a vast library of exclusive instructional videos. These videos breakdown the game at different levels to provide a better understanding of both the rules and strategy behind winning poker.

With the Ivey Poker App, Ivey Poker looked to create the perfect combination of a game that is not only fun to play and easy to learn, but one that provides the most interactive features for its users. By giving players the opportunity to enter the high stakes poker world, at no cost to them, they are able to share a piece of the poker lifestyle with the best players in the world, including Patrik Antonius, Greg Merson, Jennifer Harman, Gillian Epp, Andrew Lichtenberger, Dan Smith and more than 25 other prominent professionals in the industry.

Additional key Ivey Poker App features include an option that gives users the ability to play multiple hands at different tables simultaneously. To deliver a best-in-class social and gameplay experience, the app features a sleek design and simple interface. Users can select from a wide variety of true-to-life avatars and customize their environment to provide players with an unprecedented social gaming experience. Players can play the app online anytime with friends, or join a tournament to compete against the best. Users can download the application from either Google Play, Apple’s App Store or directly on Facebook. There’s plenty of community Interaction -with Chat in real-time with other players, including the Team Ivey Pros, and send virtual gifts from the Ivey Poker Gift Shop to increase the fun and engage your opponents.

Mr. Ivey concluded: “I remember how difficult it was when I first started playing online poker. There were very few options available. If you did not have a PC, you could not play. That is why we are striving to make Ivey Poker available to everyone.”