World Series of Poker (Jewel Case)

by Masque Publishing

Product Features

• Vie for the $1 million grand prize and the World Champion of Poker title
• Gaining entry to the World Series of Poker event requires a $10,000 stake--earn your way in
• 16+ popular games including Blackjack, Video Poker, Craps, Spanish 21, and more
• Great strategies and tips from gaming's foremost experts
• Poker algorithms were programmed with the help of some of the world's best poker players

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000C6CNA
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: August 18, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,379 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Get ready for the ultimate Las Vegas adventure as you "fly" to Las Vegas with a $5,000 bankroll and are chauffeured to Binion's Horseshoe Casino to vie for the $1 million grand prize and the title of World Champion of Poker. As in the real World Series of Poker event, gaining entry requires a $10,000 stake--so head out to the casino and poker tables to earn your way in! This program contains great strategy tips from poker and gaming experts.

Features over 16 popular casino games!

• World Series of Poker Tournament
• Blackjack
• Video Poker
• Caribbean Stud
• Texas Hold'em
• Omaha Hold'em
• 7 Card Stud
• Satellite Poker Tournaments
• Pai Gow Poker
• Craps
• Baccarat
• Let It Ride
• Spanish 21
• Three Card Poker
• Big Six Wheel
• Slots
• Roulette
• Keno

Exclusive Games! Masque Publishing was granted exclusive rights to publish Spanish 21 and Three Card Poker because of the superior quality of their casino titles.

Amazing artificial intelligence--the poker algorithms were programmed with the help of some of the world's best poker players. To be the best you have to beat the best.

Product Description

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars World series of poker, December 19, 2003

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Anthony Tartaglia "tonytag5" (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: World Series of Poker (Jewel Case) (CD-ROM)

Watch out for what they send you. The ad says it works with mac osx, win xp and the one shipped was an old version fow win 3.1 and win 95. Then Amazon says you have to deal with the vendor and they don't want to hear about it.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent A.I. for the opponents., November 19, 2003

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"crazy-evan" - See all my reviews

This review is from: World Series of Poker (Jewel Case) (CD-ROM)

This game is an awsome tool for learning poker or for sharpening your skills. Unlike other poker software that I have played/used, there is a story and a goal. You enter Las Vegas, with $5000 in your pockets and you want to of course win the World Series of Poker (the game is set in Binion's Horseshoe). You have to somehow build your bankroll up to the $10,000 needed to enter the World Series of Poker main event. To win this prestigious title you have to beat over 200 computer opponents who get smarter and more aggresive as you draw nearer to the final table.

It is far and away worth the money to buy this game, you'll get hooked, and don't think its easy either. To win you must really use your head. Bluffing and luck will not beat this game. You'll have to out-wit your opponents, use proper hold'em strategy, which of course changes as the tournament goes on, especially for the jump to shorthanded play at the final table. And if you are good enough to make heads-up for the million bucks your heart will be pounding.

No the graphics aren't flashy, but they don't have to be, it is a solid, fun game and it will have you coming back for more.
I should note that for the first bit of the Big Tournament the opponents are too passive, they won't defend there blinds, and they'll fold too easily, but as the game gets further and further, they get smarter and they will semi-bluff, slow-play,and as they get more and more aggressive they will bluff-raise all-in with nothing. Of course you have to have awsome cards yourself, or so much money that you don't know what to do with it all in order to catch them do this. All in all it is a great game that I couldn't do without.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A lot of fun - but not a serious way to practice for WSOP, October 10, 2003

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Shaky (Encinitas, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: World Series of Poker (Jewel Case) (CD-ROM)

First, let me say that I really enjoy this software package. It follows a prospective entrant into the World Series of Poker - starting with your flight to Las Vegas, your cab ride to the hotel (Binions Horseshoe Casino), and eventually poker. You don't get enough money to just enter the tournament - you have to win your way in by entering Satellite tournaments (smaller buy-in tourneys) and beating your competitors. If you manage to do that, you can then enter the big tourney.

The poker is fairly realistic, though hardly at the level you would face in Vegas. It's a fun way to learn about poker tournaments and the World Series of Poker. And it's true: Anyone Can Win. A man who had never entered a "live" poker tournament before (he had played on-line) was the world champion this year. We can all dream.