Poker Arena On Microgaming Poker Network

Published: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 Online-Casinos.com

POKER ARENA GOES LIVE ON THE MICROGAMING POKER NETWORK

And watch out for Pax Poker later, too

The Isle of Man registered turnkey provider and poker network company Microgaming has announced the addition of a new member to its growing global online poker network.

Poker Arena.com is the new arrival, joining the Microgaming Poker Network this week. The card room is the first brand that the owner company, Poker Arena is launching with Microgaming, and there are plans to open another card room branded PaxPoker and expand in the near future.

Poker professional Bjørn-Erik Glenne, who recently won the EPT Tournament in Barcelona has signed a sponsorship deal with the card room. Poker Arena will begin its initial launch in Norway and Sweden before moving into the global market.

PokerArena's choice in the Microgaming Poker Network will allow its players to have access to one of the most aggressive tournament schedules on the web - featuring satellites to some of the top land based tournaments in the world, as well as the guaranteed 24hr action offered through access to thousands of players.

"PokerArena is offering the right software, from the right jurisdiction, with the right team supporting the players" said Einar Bolstad, CEO of Poker Arena. "This will ensure our players have the best possible gaming experience at Bravo/PokerArena."

Based in, Malta, a serious gaming jurisdiction, Poker Arena's players can be guaranteed that they are playing in a safe, secure and fair playing environment.

Roger Raatgever, CEO Microgaming comments, "Poker Arena is a wonderful addition to the Microgaming Poker Network. The management team are all professionals who are just as dedicated as we are to make online gaming as exciting and as safe as it can be."