MINNEAPOLIS–After a very successful field trial at Bellagio, the Nevada Gaming Commission has approved the formal rollout of the World Poker Tour All-In Hold’em(TM) table game for use in all casinos within the state of Nevada.

 
Bellagio plans to immediately expand to two tables and the Mirage and TI-Treasure Island intend to debut the game in December.

The WPT All-In Hold’em game will also be unveiled at the Gold Strike in Tunica, MS, in January, bringing the total number of casinos hosting the game to 10. Other locations include Sycuan Resort and Casino (El Cajon, CA), Agua Caliente Casino (Rancho Mirage, CA), Greektown (Detroit, MI), Ameristar Casinos (Kansas City and St. Charles, MO) and Lac Vieux Desert Casino (Watersmeet, MI).

The game debuted for its initial Nevada trial on April 22, 2005 at Bellagio. Bill Bingham, Vice President Table Games at Bellagio reported to Lakes Entertainment, "The game has been performing above expectations. The interest level has been very high, and the response from the players and staff has been extremely favorable. As you know we positioned the game in close proximity to our Poker Room, and I believe this has resulted in significant crossover play."

That was followed by a report from Jason Pool, Vice President Table Games at Lac Vieux Desert in Michigan, who advised: "I just thought I would tell you about the AWESOME numbers. In the last three months the game has been averaging a hold percentage that is 50% above our projections. Three Card (Poker) doesn’t have a chance. Right now WORLD POKER TOUR ALL-IN HOLD ‘EM(TM) is the best game we have in the pit…"

The WPT All-In Hold’em table game capitalizes on the power, success and fan loyalty inspired by the World Poker Tour, the breakthrough television show that launched the worldwide poker boom. The show is now seen in more than 120 countries and territories.