Microgaming Poker Network Launches New Achievements

MPN, previously the Microgaming Poker Network, is rewarding players for the completion of various challenges with an Achievements facility. Sharing gaming accomplishments is a feature that has taken off in the social gaming world and may now be done within the network as players have the ability to track and share their online poker accomplishments. "Poker isn't just about winning money," said Lydia Melton, head of network games at Microgaming. "It's also about challenging yourself and your friends and having fun doing it. Our new Achievements feature is about enhancing this aspect of poker." Melton details various levels that have gone live as: * Pimp My Client, which encourages new players to configure the MPN poker client to best suit them. * Chatterbox, which is awarded to players who socialise with their opponents at the table. * Cliché Collector, which goes to players who collect a series of iconic Hold'em hands. * All Rounder, which players receive for trying all poker variants. * Early Bird, for those players who start new tables and tournaments. * Live Wire, which is awarded to players who qualify for live events via the MPN. * Bing Blang Blaow, which requires no explanation for those players familiar with the popular meme.