November 13, 2008 09:00 AM Eastern Time 

Zynga Launches “Live Poker” for the iPhone; First Live Game Turns iPhone into a Social Gaming Platform

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zynga, the largest social gaming network, announced today the launch of “Live Poker,” the first truly live game on the iPhone. This mobile version of Zynga’s popular Texas Hold’Em turns the iPhone into an always-on social gaming device.

“By opening their platforms, Apple and the social networks have enabled rapid innovation to reach their mass audiences”

“Live Poker” allows iPhone users to compete with 1.4 million daily players in the web’s largest free poker game. The game makes it easy for users to play with their real friends from Facebook, MySpace, Bebo and Hi5 as well as make new poker buddies. Players can easily see which of their friends are online, and join them with just one click. Since the casino is always open, users have people to play with at all levels.

Zynga’s new application turns the iPhone into a social gaming platform. “Live Poker” is the first application to leverage Facebook Connect allowing iPhone users to play with their real friends and access social information such as real player photos.

“By opening their platforms, Apple and the social networks have enabled rapid innovation to reach their mass audiences,” said Mark Pincus, CEO, Zynga. “The next time you are stranded at JFK waiting for your flight, click into iPhone “Live Poker”and challenge your old college roommate who is stuck at work.”

“Live Poker” is available on any iPhone with 3G or Wi-Fi access, and will also work on the iPod Touch. “Live Poker” is free, and an upgraded version giving players a larger chip package is available for $9.99. Future releases of the game will include additional features such as access to tournaments. The application is now offered in the iTunes store at: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=2959 13419. (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.)

About Zynga

Zynga is the largest social gaming network with 5.5 million daily users and 28 million monthly users. Zynga’s games are available on Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Hi5 and Friendster and include Texas Hold’em Poker, Mafia Wars, YoVille, Vampires, Street Racing, Scramble and Word Twist. The company is funded by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, IVP, Union Square Ventures, Foundry Group and Avalon Ventures. Zynga is headquartered at the Chip Factory in San Francisco. For more information, please visit www.zynga.com.