Zynga Texas Poker Goes Chinese

Zynga has announced the beta launch of its first internationally localized game, Zynga Texas Poker, in traditional Chinese.

Zynga Poker allows players to test their skill for free against other players around the world in traditional Chinese or in English. Players enter the casino lobby and have the option to play at any table, meet new people from around the world, or join friends for a game. Players choose from casual Hold 'Em tables, tournament play or VIP tables.

“We are excited to bring poker to Hong Kong and Taiwan and connect local players to the nearly 30 million people around the world who are already active on Zynga Poker,” said Mark Pincus, founder and CEO, Zynga. “Zynga Texas Poker allows people to play with friends in traditional Chinese and make new friends while competing within the largest poker game globally.”

The beta launch of Zynga Texas Poker, introduces the largest prize in company history. All Zynga Texas Poker players in Taiwan and Hong Kong are welcomed into the new game with a full stack of 8,888 Vegas-style Poker chips. Additionally, this month the grand prize for the "ShootOut" tournament allows local players to compete for a grand prize of $880,000 Taiwanese dollars.

A leader board shows players how they compare in chip ranking to other players and allows players to send or receive gifts. Also available to players is the ability to personalize their seat at the table by visiting the gift shop.

Zynga Poker, the company’s first game, launched in July 2007 and the third most popular game on Facebook globally with more than 28 million people playing monthly, is now available on Facebook in Hong Kong and Taiwan as Zynga Texas Poker.