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RALEIGH, N.C. & SAN FRANCISCO
--(Business Wire)-- Oct. 26, 2004 -- Download newest release on select
Verizon Wireless Get It Now-enabled phones
From the CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment Show in San Francisco, Summus,
Inc. (USA) (OTCBB: SUMU), a leading provider of mobile media applications,
and Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading wireless provider, today announce
the launch of the newest version of Texas HoldEm by Phil Hellmuth, the
real-time interactive multiplayer poker game for wireless phones. Available
in Verizon Wireless' Get It Now(R) virtual store, customers can download the
game in the getGAMES shopping aisle for $2.99 monthly access on select Get
It Now-enabled phones.
Endorsed by poker icon Phil Hellmuth, the newest release of Texas HoldEm
offers new interactive features and enhanced 3D graphics to provide the
ultimate real-time poker experience. The game includes one of the mobile
industry's most powerful 3D user interfaces, search capabilities to find
friends and game chat to 'talk trash.' Moreover, in an industry first,
players can meet up and locate Phil Hellmuth's poker table to go
head-to-head - for those who are up to the challenge. Further, the newest
release showcases Turbo Tables, where players will have just 12 seconds to
react and make their next move.
"The launch of the newly-featured version of Texas HoldEm on the Get It Now
deck is the latest chapter in our long-standing relationship with Summus,"
said Paul Palmieri, executive director of business development for Verizon
Wireless. "Our shared commitment to offer a variety of entertainment
applications to subscribers is representative of our continued commitment to
taking care of our customers."
The real-time interactive wireless multiplayer game is based on the poker
phenomenon that is sweeping the nation. Initially launched in May 2004, the
award-winning Texas HoldEm game has already experienced tremendous success
with tens of thousands of subscribers and the growth of this mobile
community continues to accelerate. Subscribers can play Texas HoldEm by Phil
Hellmuth in solo or multiplayer mode. No real money exchanges hands, but
winners are ranked on the Texas HoldEm ranking site (http://HellmuthHoldem.com),
which displays the top money winners by week and month. Players can visit
the site often to learn about rankings and How to Buy! This application
launch is supported with a television campaign, and an interactive Web site
(http://HellmuthHoldem.com).
"Verizon Wireless has contributed significantly to our success and the
increasing popularity of Texas HoldEm," said Gary Ban, chief executive
officer of Summus. "With industry excitement surrounding wireless
multiplayer games, we believe this newest version with consumer-driven
feature upgrades will reinforce our leadership position in multiplayer
gaming while continuing to drive revenue," continued Ban.
And for the ultimate gaming experience, pick up a new LG VX7000 to enjoy all
the action in the bluff-through-your-teeth showdown with Texas HoldEm by
Phil Hellmuth. Not only is the LG VX7000 great for playing what is becoming
the preferred poker game worldwide, but cool features such as the large
full-color screen and built-in camera with rotating lens for capturing what
happens outside of the game help make this phone a champion. The LG VX7000
is available from Verizon Wireless for $179.99 after a $70 rebate with a
two-year customer agreement.
The Get It Now virtual store offers a catalog of more than 500 applications
that are easy to use, including games, ringtones, productivity applications
and more. Download charges for Get It Now applications vary and airtime
charges apply when browsing, downloading and using certain applications.
Customers need a Get It Now-enabled handset and Verizon Wireless digital
service to access the Get It Now virtual store.
Get It Now phones are available in more than 1,200 Verizon Wireless
Communications Stores, at participating Best Buy, Circuit City and
RadioShack locations, and on the Web at www.verizonwireless.com.
About Phil Hellmuth
Hellmuth, with nine World Series of Poker (WSOP) wins - earning $775,000 at
his first championship in 1989, and two titles during 2003 - is the leader
on the WSOP money list with over $3.5 million in earnings. At his first win
in 1989 Hellmuth became the youngest WSOP champion ever, at age 24.
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