New online poker site at MariaPoker.com uses innovative software from Microgaming and has been designed as a sister site to its MariaBingo.com portal.
Wednesday 1st July 2009
Malta-based online gambling operator Unibet Group has launched a new feminine-themed poker domain at MariaPoker.com using innovative software from Microgaming.
Unibet revealed that MariaPoker.com has been designed as a sister site to MariaBingo.com, the bingo portal it acquired in 2007, and would appeal to all levels of player while being particularly suited to beginners.
The new online poker site features an online poker school specifically designed to guide novice players through their initial gaming experience and comes complete with quick tips, visual aids, step-by-step tutorials of basic plays, libraries and improvement techniques.
'We are excited to launch poker on the Maria brand, which is possibly the strongest female brand in northern Europe,” said Petter Nylander, Chief Executive Officer for Unibet.
“By implementing Microgaming's platform on MariaPoker.com we can ensure that the products we offer are the most innovative and captivating and well suited to the fun and feminine ethos of our newest gaming portal.'
Powered by the new Flash Poker software ffrom Microgaming, MariaPoker.com features an innovative no-lobby interface, which allows for all game selections to be made directly from the poker table.
“It is a fantastic testament to our experience that Unibet has continued to trust in Microgaming's software platform for the launch of its latest venture,” said Roger Raatgever, Chief Executive Officer for Microgaming.
“There is currently a boom period of female participation in gaming so it is certain that MariaPoker.com is set to become an exciting portal in all countries.'
Additional features available at MariaPoker.com include a wide range of freerolls, guaranteed daily tournaments and turbo tables for quick players while new players can take advantage of the standard Unibet sign-up bonus.
