SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- 07/19/07 --
Ujogo (pronounced "you-joe-go") today
announced the public beta of its new, visually engaging online free poker
site for U.S. players of all levels. While many online gaming and poker
sites exist today, Ujogo is the first to offer the combination of rewards
for winning play, a graphically rich environment, educational and training
tools to help players improve, and social networking tools to facilitate
player interaction.
Ujogo also announced its Series A funding and the acquisition of Gaming
Everywhere.
Online poker is one of the most popular games on the Web, attracting over
30 million US adults. Approximately 80% of all poker traffic is driven by
free games, with players logging over 5 billion hours per year.
Virtually all free online poker today is for play money with absolutely
nothing at stake. As a result, most free online poker play does not come
close to replicating the competitive thrill of playing for something of
value, which makes it unsatisfying for many who want to improve their
skills. Ujogo is making free online poker a much more challenging,
competitive and rewarding experience. It provides the thrill of playing at
a real-money gambling site, without any of the risk.
Player development is key at Ujogo, filling a void that currently exists at
most poker sites. Now, players have access to a wide variety of
educational and training tools, such as video tips from the pros and
statistics that help players analyze their play.
Ujogo appeals to experienced and novice players. With Ujogo, strong
tournament players can earn a wide range of attractive prizes, including
gift cards, consumer electronic devices, and even once-in-a-lifetime
experiences. All players, regardless of skill level, accumulate Ujogo
points while playing. These points can be redeemed at the company store
for valuable merchandise.
Ujogo also offers much more than exciting game play. The site offers a rich
set of social networking and personalization features, including the
ability to create profiles, choose avatars, and search for players with
similar interests. In addition, Ujogo has incorporated an interactive area
where players can read news feeds, watch training videos, browse user
profiles, and review personal statistics during game play.
Prominent poker pros agree that Ujogo stands out as an exciting new entrant
in the online poker and games space.
According to John "The Razor" Phan, consistently one of the top pros and
#2 Player of the Year in 2005 according to Card Player Magazine, "I'm
excited to be working with Ujogo! Ujogo rewards good play and this site is
great for all skill levels to hone and develop better techniques. You can
even set up a virtual home game and personalize your user settings -- it's
so cool. See you at the tables!"
Susie Isaacs, one of the top female poker players in the world and winner
of the World Series of Poker ladies' championship in 1996 and 1997, adds:
"Risk versus reward, that is how I have lived my life in business and in
poker. If someone told me that I could play poker online for zero risk but
for great reward, I'd say, 'You are bluffing.' At Ujogo, you can play poker
online with no legal concerns and no investment. Ujogo has revolutionized
online poker -- it's the 'nuts'!"
About Ujogo
Ujogo (derived from the Portuguese word for "game") provides free, highly
competitive and rewards-based online games for millions of U.S.
enthusiasts. The company's first game, online poker, is now in public
beta. Founded in 2006, Ujogo is headquartered in San Francisco. For more
information, please visit www.ujogo.com.
Bailey Locke
Ujogo
Email Contact
925-321-0941
