Zynga Poker Partners with Actor, Comedian & Card Shark Brad Garrett for ‘Celebrity Home Game’ Sweepstakes Event, Benefiti...
September 16 2019 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Fans of hit mobile game Zynga Poker can play to
win seats at real-life celebrity card game
Today, Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA), a global leader in interactive
entertainment, announced that Zynga Poker, the world’s
largest free-to-play mobile poker game, is partnering with
three-time Emmy Award winning actor and Everybody Loves Raymond
alum, comedian and star of the ABC comedy, Single Parents, Brad
Garrett for a special ‘Celebrity Home Game’ sweepstakes event. By
completing challenges daily in the hit mobile game Zynga Poker, two
lucky players will win seats at a celebrity card game in Southern
California, hosted by semi-pro poker player Mr. Garrett
himself.
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Zynga Poker Partners with Actor, Comedian
and Card Shark Brad Garrett for ‘Celebrity Home Game’ Sweepstakes
Event, Benefiting Maximum Hope Foundation (Photo: Business
Wire)
Starting today, players can earn sweepstakes entries by
completing Daily and Hot Streak challenges in Texas Hold ‘Em card
games in Zynga Poker. Following a two-week contest period,
semi-finalists will be asked to submit a one-minute video comedy
audition to be judged by the comic himself, Brad Garrett. Two
winners will be flown out to California to play a game with Garrett
and a full house of his A-list friends at a no-stakes poker game.
Bringing real-life impact to the game, Zynga will donate up to
$100,000 to the Maximum Hope Foundation, a non-profit organization
founded by Garrett that provides financial stability for parents of
children diagnosed with life-limiting conditions.
“What I love about Zynga Poker is that you can practice
your game without having to worry about your ‘tells’ or poker table
etiquette – it’s just about the cards,” said Brad Garrett. “I can
make a sincere pledge to the winners of this sweepstakes – when
you’re at my Home Game, we’ll be playing by these same rules. Check
your poker face at the door, and get ready to have some fun.”
“Poker isn’t a game of chance – it’s all about showmanship and
skill, and that’s something Brad Garrett has in spades – no matter
what he says,” said Bernard Kim, Zynga’s President of Publishing.
“We’re proud to bring our players an opportunity to participate in
a once-in-a-lifetime poker night, hosted by a legend in comedy and
a hero to families in need. Now our players have the opportunity to
show off their skills and prove that lady luck plays
favorites.”
Best known for playing the envious and oft-ignored brother
Robert Barone on Everybody Loves Raymond, Brad Garrett got his
start in comedy in 1980 performing standup at improv clubs around
Los Angeles before winning the top prize in the comedy category on
TV’s Star Search. Today, Garrett’s television career continues on
the ABC comedy, Single Parents, which returns for its second season
this month. Garrett owns and operates a comedy club in Las Vegas,
Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club, and has joined the semi-pro poker
scene, bringing his irreverent brand of humor to the table on the
celebrity circuit.
Zynga Poker is available as a free downloadable game on
the App Store and Google Play and via desktop at zyngapoker.com.
For more information about Zynga Poker, visit the game’s
community channels on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Editor’s Note = To download Zynga Poker assets,
please click here
About Zynga Poker
Zynga Poker is one of the most popular mobile poker games
in the world and now has more ways for players to compete than ever
before. Designed to be played like a real table experience, this
Texas Hold ‘Em Poker game lets players participate in a Sit-N-Go
game, Spin and Win tournament mode or a cash table game to win
generous payouts with up to nine players in either fast or slow
style settings. Zynga Poker has developed a strong community
within the game supported by Leagues and a VIP program. This allows
players to earn benefits and features by reaching higher tiers with
exclusive chip package offerings and special game modes.
About Zynga Inc.
Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a
mission to connect the world through games. To date, more than one
billion people have played Zynga’s franchises including CSR
Racing™, Empires & Puzzles™, Merge Dragons!™, Words With
Friends™ and Zynga Poker™. Zynga’s games are available in more than
150 countries and are playable across social platforms and mobile
devices worldwide. Founded in 2007, the company is headquartered in
San Francisco with locations in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland,
India, Turkey and Finland. For more information, visit
www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter and Facebook.
About Maximum Hope Foundation
When a child is diagnosed with a life-limiting condition,
parents may lose income or employment due to extended stays in the
hospital with their little one. This financial toll can threaten a
family’s home, leave them unable to pay bills and even prevent them
from getting to and from the hospital where their child is
receiving treatment. To ensure these families know they are not
alone, the Maximum Hope Foundation assists with mortgage payments,
rent or other living expenses so parents can focus on what is most
important: their child. For more on the Maximum Hope Foundation,
visit https://www.maximumhopefoundation.org/.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, relating
to, among other things, the ‘Home Game’ sweepstakes prize and a
charitable donation to the Maximum Hope Foundation. Forward-looking
statements often include words such as "outlook," "projected,"
“planned,” "intends," "will," "anticipate," "believe," "target,"
"expect," and statements in the future tense are generally
forward-looking. The achievement or success of the matters covered
by such forward-looking statements involves significant risks,
uncertainties, and assumptions. Undue reliance should not be placed
on such forward-looking statements, which are based on information
available to us on the date hereof. We assume no obligation to
update such statements. More information about these risks,
uncertainties, and assumptions are or will be described in greater
detail in our public filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "SEC"), copies of which may be obtained by visiting
our Investor Relations website at http://investor.zynga.com or the
SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
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