LAS VEGAS, Dec. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Phil Ivey officially announced today the development and upcoming launch of IveyPoker, a new free-to-play online social game designed to entertain and teach the world winning poker. Set for release in early 2013, IveyPoker will be available on Facebook, iOS and Android.

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IveyPoker is the first social game that gives poker fans an opportunity to play for fun with top professionals while learning how to play winning poker. The game will feature exclusive training video content that will resonate with both novice and experienced players. 

Phil Ivey, winner of eight World Series of Poker bracelets and considered by many to be the greatest all around poker player in the world, has built a roster of the world's top poker professionals to be part of Team Ivey and have an active role in the game. Team Ivey members include Patrik Antonius, Greg Merson, Jennifer Harman, Cole South, James Dempsey, Matt Giannetti, Balazs Botond, Gillian Epp, David Peters, Josh Brikis, John Eams and Jonathan Tamayo.

"I've traveled the world playing poker and people always tell me how they would like to learn how to play but have no idea how or where to begin," said IveyPoker Founder, Phil Ivey. "IveyPoker was created to give anyone interested in poker, whether they have ever played the game before or not, the opportunity to play for free and learn winning poker from some of the best professionals in the world."

For more information, visit www.IveyPoker.com.

About IveyPoker

Founded by Phil Ivey, widely considered the best poker player in the world, IveyPoker is developing a suite of poker products and services that both entertain and educate poker players of all levels across the globe. The IveyPoker app is a free-to-play online social poker game that features educational video content from the world's best poker professionals. Players can compete against and learn from Phil Ivey, Patrik Antonius, Greg Merson, Jennifer Harman, Cole South and many other top players. With IveyPoker, players learn how to win from the best, and have fun doing it.

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