MySpace, the biggest social network on the net and World Poker Tour (WPT) have recently teamed up to develop the first integrated poker destination with games and content for MySpace members. The MySpace WPT community delivers a unique poker experience for hardcore poker fans and casual players alike, the site’s content includes tips and tricks, player profiles, video footage, tournament news, and videos from the World Poker Tour and new ClubWPT.com TV series. The community provides a place for poker fans to meet and interact with their favorite poker players and get access to the latest news and information. The MySpace WPT club will also feature a free multi-player poker game created by MySpace's online game partner, Oberon Entertainment. The game will give MySpace members the chance to compete against other members in real time and test their skills in live or private tournaments. For $19.95 per month, members will also have the opportunity to join WPT's original subscription site ClubWPT.com and play for more than $100,000 in cash and prizes each month, including seats at World Poker Tour events all over the world and at the ClubWPT.com TV series.

"MySpace is bringing a new dimension of entertainment to users with this integrated WPT poker hub and providing an easy and fun way for users to play poker with friends on MySpace. MySpace has a balance of a social community base and a global portal platform that allows brands like WPT to create great online entertainment experiences for our users. As the Web becomes increasingly more social, MySpace is at the forefront of innovation and online engagement." said Angela Courtin, senior vice president of marketing, entertainment and content for MySpace.

Poker fans will also see the MySpace WPT community get in the action during WPT Season VII television broadcasts, featured on the final table ring where the remaining six players battle it out for millions of dollars and a WPT title. Making its debut on Fox Sports Net later this year, the World Poker Tour TV show introduces the audience to the best moments of the WPT season in where hundreds of players battle for millions of dollars in prizes and the satisfaction of winning a WPT title.

"Poker and social networking have separately reached and engaged people around the world in ways like nothing we've seen before. As poker continues to see major growth across the globe, this partnership meets the demand for a poker experience that appeals to enthusiasts of all levels by connecting consumers in one unique, fully-integrated gaming and entertainment environment." said Steve Lipscomb, WPT Founder, President and CEO.