Posted on October 22, 2010, at 11:44 AM .
Magmic has updated the Texas Hold’em King Live Beta in App world and it now features support for the BlackBerry Torch as well as some fixes for the Storm/Storm2. The newest version is now available on App World for free so it’s definitely worth checking out if you’re a poker player.
Here is the basic change log:
- Connection Improvements
- Faster Animations
- More Table Types (Higher Stakes)
- Larger Chat Log (Stores 200 lines)
- Player’s Names now scroll if larger than 9 characters
- Folded Hole Cards fade, rather than disappear
- Winning Hand Chat Details Improved
- Lots of minor tweaks and bug fixes

Posted on October 6, 2010, at 3:30 PM .
Texas Hold’em King 1,2 and 3 were incredibly successful poker games for BlackBerry and Magmic is working on the 4th version, THK Live. The game is completely multiplayer and totally online (no more single player). THK Live lets you compete with poker players all over the world and features some pretty revolutionary features such as:
- Free To Play: Each day you’ll receive chips that you can take straight to the tables, without paying anything.
- Fast, Smooth and Fun: Are you tired of waiting for your opponent to make their move? This is the fastest poker game available for BlackBerry. Our quick speeds and easy to use interface ensure that you’ll spend more time taking down pots.
- Automatic Table Selection: THK Live will pick the most appropriate table for your Bankroll, Experience and Speed – All you have to do to start playing is press “Play.”
- Slick, Easy-to-Use UI: Magmic’s new and improved user interface is designed for high resolution devices providing vivid colors and smooth animations. Poker actions are easy to use and are inspired by BlackBerry’s own home screen.
- Unlock Achievements: Earn over 35 unique achievements that will reward you for winning pots, playing hands and getting lucky. THK Live will continue to add new and exciting achievements with each free content update.
- Stylish Avatars: Choose from over 30 unique Avatars, their high-resolution, full detail avatars are sure to make an impression. Magmic will continue to add more avatars with free content updates.
- Free Content Updates: THK Live is designed to be easy to update. We’ll be able to push out new and exciting features and new content as a direct downloads.
- Chat 2.0: We’ve dedicated a lot of time and effort to create the best chat system in a poker game. You’ll be able to quickly and conveniently taunt or praise your opponents without missing a hand.
Continue reading ‘Magmic Opens THK Live for Public Beta – Possibly the Best Poker Game for Mobile’
Posted on January 6, 2010, at 1:11 PM .
Steelthorn and ZigApps have announced their latest app PokerZig, which gives you access to tournament poker schedules, buy-ins, major events, and casino contact information. Currently, PokerZig provides information on Las Vegas and California tournaments with more cities to be added in the near future. If you’re a pro poker player this app could be for you.
Check it out in BlackBerry App World.
Posted on October 9, 2009, at 12:18 PM .
Bplay is running a contest right now where you can win daily prizes, an iPod Touch and $500 USD cash. The contest ends November 7th.
To play, all you have to do is grab a copy of Texas Hold’em King 3, available on a free trial or purchase for $4.99. In game, join the contest mode and submit a bankroll high score. Entries larger than $2,000 are eligible for a daily prize.
To win more, go to Magmic Social and register for the contest. If you have a bankroll larger than $5,000 and are registered, you automatically become eligible to win the grand prize. If you don’t see where do register, look for the “Contest” tab.
Happy gaming!
Posted on July 23, 2009, at 10:28 AM .

Texas Hold’em King 3 is by far the best poker game for BlackBerry and it’s now available for BlackBerry Storm users, fully optimized for the touchscreen.
THK3 connects you to a massive poker community with over 100,000 players. On top of that, you can join Magmic’s social network, which further helps you stay in touch with poker players online.
Register at Magmic Social, become a fan of THK3 and start adding friends to your network. You can get email updates when your friends (or enemies) are playing THK3 and get consistently fast games.
Play Texas Hold’em King 3 for the BlackBerry Storm.
Posted on May 5, 2009, at 8:14 AM .

Poker Buddy is a multiplayer poker tournament game. One interesting feature is that the rules for the particular poker game change, and it isn’t necessarily just Texas Hold’em.
This poker game features a digital clock that will keep track of your tournament and blind levels while the extensive player list will allow you to track knockouts, re-buys and add-ons. You can also email your players with automatic tournament reports after the game.
Features:
* Fully configurable blinds, round time, re-buy and add-on counts.
* Up to 100 players in a tournament
* Live tournament viewing from any java enabled browser
* Tournament results transmitted at the end of tournament
Buy Poker Buddy for $4.99 or under a free trial.