Scandinavian poker fans with access to the Viasat Channel “Quiz Nation” can look forward to Pokerzone’s popular “Poker Night Live” every night from 11pm to 4 am following a recent agreement that will see the show beamed into over 6 million homes.
Poker Night Live claims that it is the first programme to integrate live internet action with television output, where expert presenters and guests commentate as viewers play live on the channel from the comfort of their own homes via the internet.
The show has grown in popularity since pokerzone’s launch in April and the reach is now in the region of 200 000 unique viewers a week nationwide. The show features a variety of cash games, single table tournaments and the recently launched multi-table tournaments with over 100 people playing simultaneously.
Pokerzone has moved into Scandinavian, European and Canadian markets in an attempt to meet public demand to improve poker skills.
Managing Director Jim Sibcy says, “these are very exciting times for Pokerzone and the move into Scandinavia is an obvious progression for us. We hope to see the same success for Poker Night Live in Europe as we have had in the UK and I am certain we will.”
Creative Director Sam Orams said that the Scandinavian version of the show will be using Scandinavian presenters in order to create a programme that really involves the audience.