Mega TV and Latino Poker Series Inc. launch Latino Poker Series

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. announced the launch of a unique game show targeting Latinos in the United States, Latino Poker Series.Latino Poker Series is a television first. The only Spanish-language poker television show in the US Hispanic Market. Viewers will enjoy a half-hour action-packed environment of poker, and experience firsthand the high speed of the game.Set to launch on Mega TV next Monday, June 27, Latino Poker Series will be broadcast Monday through Friday at Midnight.“I stumbled upon Poker by watching some of the tournaments on English-speaking language TV. I started a home poker game every Thursday night, and this lead to a natural involvement in the making of the Latino Poker Series show. This is the right time for the show,” states William Riveron, Latino Poker Series, Inc. executive producer and CEO.“The passion for the game of Poker on English-language television has really caught the attention of millions of viewers, and each week more people continue to discover and enjoy these tournaments. This is the first time there is Spanish – language televised poker tournament in U.S.,” says José R. Pérez, VP of Programming for Mega TV.Joining the players of Latino Poker Series, are three poker enthusiasts: commentator Danny Rivera; Yami Quintero, a broadcast professional, will be the hostess of the show, and Artie Rodríguez, an avid poker player with over 25 years of experience, will be the color analyst.