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Game Details

Release Date 9/27/2007
Publisher Activision
Platform PS2
Genre Strategy / Simulation

Number of Players 1
Wireless Players 9
Online Enabled Yes

Language, Simulated Gambling, Suggestive Themes, Tobacco Reference

Game Description

Now is your chance to prove you have what it takes to go all in! The ultimate World Series of Poker rival, Phil ''The Brat'' Hellmuth, is out there just waiting to be beaten. But first, you have to build the bankroll and the skills to take him down. Start off with the early tournaments and work your way up, competing against some of poker's greats, including Johnny and Chan. Join the likes of Chris ''Jesus'' Ferguson, Mike ''The Mouth'' Matusow, Greg Raymer, Annie Duke, Phil ''Unabomber'' Laak, Humberto Brenes, and Marcel ''The Flying Dutchman'' Luske. Go for the bracelet and the $10,000 top prize!

Critic Reviews

IGN Review (7.9 out of 10)

Activision has quickly become the company to beat with its World Series of Poker franchise. In a few short years, it's gone from a lackluster title to a game that almost encapsulated the gambling experience perfectly. Building on the strengths of last year's title, Activision and Left Field Produc...more

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Average Member Rating: 6.2 out of 10

2008 World Series of Poker. (6 out of 10)

posted by Tristan9 (Tucson, AZ) on Oct 24, 2007
Member since May 2007
2 out of 2 gamers (100%) found this review helpful

If you're into poker and learning how to play better, this game is good for that. The tournaments are too long though, and if you try to quit, all your progress is lost! Also, unless you're playing on a huge television, the cards are hard to read. Is it a club or a spade? A heart or a diamond? ...more

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