Palms Casino Resort Gets Poker Software Program

NexLearn Develops Poker Software Program for the Palms Casino Resort

Press Release by: NexLearn

Published on openPR 01-20-2006 06:06 pm - CET

(openPR) - Wichita, KS -- Jan. 20, 2006 -- E-Learning solutions company NexLearn, LLC, has developed the “Palms Home Poker Host,” a computer software program designed to train users to host professional poker tournaments. The retail product, which is the first to carry the Palms Casino Resort name, made its debut recently at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

The program features three video-simulated “staff members”—a Planner, Director and Bartender—that interact with users to teach step by step every aspect of hosting a poker tournament. “By using SimWriter, our proprietary simulation development tool, we were able to create an engaging program that’s both entertaining and informative,” said Michael Cooper, NexLearn president.

According to development partners John DeCastro, founder of Cool Hand Luke, LLC, and Jamie Spears, Cool Hand Luke member and father of pop artist Britney Spears, NexLearn’s knowledge and experience in creating social simulations and custom e-Learning programs were critical to the success of the product. “For our particular project, an entertainment software product sold through major retail, we required world- class execution on all levels: graphically, functionally and in terms of user friendliness. The team at NexLearn not only met our expectations, they exceeded them. Certainly we had the opportunity to work with any major market software developer. We chose correctly when we selected NexLearn as our development partner,” said DeCastro.

Representatives from NexLearn attended a launch party at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on January 5 to introduce the new product. Also present were George Maloof, Palms CEO and president; Cindy Margolis, who starred as the Planner in the computer program; Britney Spears; and buyers from numerous major retail outlets. “Our specialty is developing training and educational programs for the business and academic arenas,” explained Cooper. “But developing the Palms Home Poker Host was a great opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of the NexLearn staff and the flexibility of our SimWriter technology.”

For more information, contact Michael Cooper, NexLearn president, at (316) 265-2170.

Contact:
Michael Cooper
NexLearn, LLC
100 South Main Street, Suite 300
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: 316-265-2170
http://www.nexlearn.com

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About NexLearn
NexLearn, LLC, a leading provider of custom academic and business education software specializing in social simulations, develops engaging multimedia courses that apply proven interface design, advanced instructional strategies and innovative technology platforms. The comprehensive NexStep Process supports the company’s commitment to—and strength in—developing multimedia training and education solutions to provide customers with the next step in learning. NexLearn is the choice for advancing excellence in business and academic education. Additional information is available at www.nexlearn.com.

About Cool Hand Luke
Cool Hand Luke, LLC was founded by John DeCastro and Jamie Spears in 2005. They are the creators of Palms Home Poker Host, a one of a kind software program that makes it easy to host a professional quality poker tournament in your home. Cool Hand Luke offers a full line of gaming products and accessories under the Palms Home Poker (TM) and Cool Hand Luke (TM) brands. www.coolhandlukeproducts.com

About The Palms Casino Resort
The Palms Casino Resort, heralded as one of Las Vegas' hippest resorts, is an all-encompassing, one-stop resort destination that offers an affordable resort atmosphere. Owned by the Maloof family, the 605-room property boasts a diverse mix of bars and restaurants and a 95,000-square-foot casino. www.palms.com