Leading blockchain gaming studio, Gala Games, has entered into a partnership with the poker streaming network PokerGO. They have announced the development of PokerGO Play, a pioneering Web3 social poker game, scheduled for beta testing in June 2023.
PokerGO Play, a cutting-edge product, blends high-end web3 components with PokerGO’s established platform. This combination promises a unique and immersive social gaming experience for poker enthusiasts worldwide. Gala Games and PokerGO’s partnership aims to revolutionize the online poker landscape by integrating web3 technology and social elements into their game.
This new game will allow players to customize their in-game avatars and win actual prizes. It will feature an innovative platform functionality that enables users to upgrade their characters and receive unique real-world rewards.
In a recent statement, PokerGO’s Chief Revenue Officer, Richard Blankenship, praised the partnership. He declared that PokerGO’s extensive experience in poker entertainment and Gala Games’ advanced web3 development capabilities have combined to create a superior social poker game. He detailed, “PokerGO’s extensive experience in poker entertainment combined with the cutting-edge Web3 development at Gala Games is a perfect marriage. Together, we have been able to build a superior social poker game that players everywhere will love.”
As part of the collaboration, PokerGO Play will also become a significant sponsor of PokerGO. This deal will provide extensive marketing opportunities across PokerGO’s content range, including major events like the World Series of Poker.
This announcement comes a year after PokerGO released its Genesis NFT collection. This unique collection, depicting every possible initial hand in Texas Hold’em, attracted considerable interest in the market, transacting about 52 Ether at a floor price of 0.1 ETH.