Poker Hits the Stage
Las Vegas, the city that never sleeps, knows a thing or two about night life and entertainment. Alma mother of some of the world-most famous poker and casino houses, Las Vegas is also quite well-known for its spectacular shows and concerts. From David Copperfield to Cirque du Soleil, Mamma Mia and Madonna, there is something for every age and taste.
But Las Vegas wouldn’t be Las Vegas if were not to keep surprising its public. And voila’: opening this fall, Las Vegas will put on stage “The Real Deal!” the first ever interactive poker-themed stage show. A good marriage between poker and show business, The Real Deal seems to have all the right ingredients for becoming the hit of the year: humor, technology, fast-paced action, big prizes and of course lots of poker.
Every night at the Venetian six members of the audience will be selected to compete on stage in a live Texas Holdem tournament against some of the biggest names in poker: Doyle Brunson, Daniel Negreanu, Phil Hellmuth, and Jennifer Harman, just to mention a few.
In addition, using wireless touch-screen devices mounted on their seats, the rest of the audience will compete for points to qualify for a “ninth hand”, where the winners will play against the pros on stage. Four times during the show, the audience will be given the opportunity to pick five face-down cards and the ten people with the highest hand will advance to a final round. The 40 qualifiers will then play a last hand and the chance to win a $1 million grand prize, if hitting a royal flash.
Well, it’s true that this is a 1-in-649,740 chance but for the price of the ticket I don’t know you, but me I am heading to Vegas….
