Phantom EFX launches fall games

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Phantom EFX, the No. 1 publisher of PC card and casino games, today announces the availability of their two fall releases - Reel Deal Casino Gold Rush and Reel Deal Slots Ghost Town. Offering the first sports book that is a live-feed from the Vegas casinos, Gold Rush provides unmatched realism while Ghost Town offers nearly 30 new slots.

"We are so excited about our 2007 releases and are confident that they are our best titles to date in terms of graphics and player interaction," said Aaron Schurman, Director and CEO of Phantom EFX. "With the addition of the live-feed sports book for our MMO players, you can actually watch your favorite team on TV and simultaneously watch the live lines change while betting online in the Phantom casino – definitely a first in the PC game marketplace."

Reel Deal Casino Gold Rush is the first PC casino title to provide the MMO online subscription community with a live-feed sports book direct from the Vegas casinos. When players enter the sports book in the Phantom online casino, they will see real-time scores, odds, stats and results from their favorite sports teams – including NCAA sports, pro sports and NASCAR. A race book will also be present, where players can bet on dog and horse racing. Additionally, new to Gold Rush are three new Shuffle Master Games (Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em, Bad Beat Texas Hold 'Em and Black Jack Press), an Old West card game called Faro, five new video poker machines and 11 brand new slots.

Offering 27 brand new 5-Reel and 3-Reel slots from which to choose, the Ghost Town slot engines identically emulate casino play and offers brand new, interactive bonus rounds and prize vaults. There are also new five and nine-line machines that are similar to 3-reel mechanicals with multiple pay lines. With the best graphics to date on a Phantom slots title, Ghost Town brings new animation features that allow players to unlock both friendly and mischievous ghosts to either help or hinder their slots play.

Most unique to Gold Rush and Ghost Town (and all Phantom EFX games) is the online option where players can choose basic, free online play or upgrade to subscriber status – allowing all players to chat and play against Phantom EFX friends from all over the world. By becoming a subscriber, players are given access to the monthly-added slots for free and can participate in exclusive VIP tournaments held by real Pit Bosses. Subscribers also have the ability to see where they are ranked in each game they play, climbing the rankings and receiving invitations to extreme high-dollar "Invitational Tournaments." Additionally, subscribers have the opportunity to start or join player guilds by challenging other subscribers in Guild vs. Guild tournaments. All players can experience in-suite tables, mall items, QUEST generator and "Looking for Party" option that allows players to find others looking to get events and games started. All titles come with a free, 30-day trial of the subscription mode and players can upgrade to permanent subscription status for as low as $7.99 a month.