• August 7, 2003

The World Poker Tour and The Travel Channel announced Thursday a long-term programming agreement. Terms of the deal allow Travel Channel the rights to the second season of the series, and exclusive options to broadcast five more seasons. The series offers expert analysis, varying camera angles and close-ups of the players' hole cards. "The World Poker Tour is a real hit with viewers, and we are very exited to bring the series back for the foreseeable future," said Travel Channel executive vice president and general manager Rick Rodriguez. "Power has definitely gone mainstream, and the buzz this show has created about the game and our network is only getting louder. We hope that in moving forward with the series we can continue to illuminate the exciting world of competitive poker, and further appeal to the burgeoning segment of gaming travelers all across the country."