Playboy Branded Poker Room Launches

Last week marked the launch of Playboy’s new online poker room and casino, PlayboyGaming.com, on the Cryptologic network.

In addition to the monthly reload bonuses and tournaments that the Cryptologic rooms offer, PlayboyGaming.com is putting its own Playboy touch on its site. Players automatically earn “Bunny Money” to spend in the Rewards Club. Bunny Money is earned at exactly the same rate as the Cryptologic MPP’s, the point system used to earn bonuses. There are some typical items for purchase in the Rewards Club catalog, such as poker chips, cards, and clothing (all Playboy branded, of course), but the real pizzazz comes in with the gifts that only Playboy can offer.

For one million points, a player and three friends can have lunch at the Playboy mansion with Playboy Playmates. The experience also includes a five day stay in Los Angeles, flights and accommodations included. Also for the same price, players can attend a party at the Playboy mansion as part of a three day L.A. visit. More Playboy related parties and experiences are available for fewer points. Not a bad payoff for a lot of poker playing.

Also launched on the Crypto network were Parbet.com and Betsafe.com, refugees from other online poker networks.

Originally published 3:30 PM Tuesday, January 23, 2007