Ultimate Gaming Debuts First Legal Real-Money Internet Poker Site in US

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April 30th, 2013
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As of Tuesday, poker players located in Nevada can play their favorite poker games at the Ultimate Poker website, the first legal real-money online poker site in the United States launched by a Las Vegas-based Ultimate Gaming, a majority-owned subsidiary of Station Casinos LLC.

"There was black Friday, and now we're going to have 'trusting Tuesday. Players won't have to worry if their money is safe. They are going to be able to play with people they can trust and know the highest regulatory standards have been applied," said Ultimate Gaming CEO Tobin Prior.

Provided players are older than 21, they can register an account and deposit online in advance of visiting the State of Nevada whether resident or not. Deposits and cash-outs can be made at 16 Station Casino locations across the State.

As a part of the security measures, players will need to complete a lengthy account setup process involving a Social Security number and a Nevada address.

Ultimate Gaming was founded by four gaming and technology entrepreneurs and its top executives include: Tom Breitling as co-founder and Chairman, Tobin Prior as CEO, Chris deRossi as chief technology officer, Joe Versaci as chief marketing officer and Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta of Station Casinos LLC.

“We have worked closely with state gaming regulators to demonstrate our unique and compelling poker platform that, above all, players know they can trust. Ultimate Poker is dedicated to being the players' choice for online poker,” said Tom Breitling.

The company's operations are based on the Ultimate Poker own software developed through the company's acquisition of CyberArts in 2011. The initial offer available at the website will include Limit Texas hold'em and no-limit Texas hold'em ring games ranging from $0.01/$0.02 to $10/$20.

According to the Ultimate Poker Chief Executive Officer Tobin Prior, the company's technology is one of its key competitive advantages: “We feel our technology is a major advantage. Ultimate Poker's proprietary software is completely owned and operated by parent company Ultimate Gaming, allowing for continuous investment and product development. The technology was acquired in 2011 and initially developed by a U.S.-based company with a completely clean regulatory profile.”

The launch of Ultimate Poker was announced well in advance with its logo advertised on the mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship brand which is owned by the Fertitta brothers.

"This is a really huge moment for our company, the state of Nevada and the gaming community. We're hoping to make poker fun again." Breitling said.

By launching the Ultimate Poker website, Ultimate Gaming has officially become the first company in US to offer legal and secure online poker.

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