While not "true" reality shows by my
definition with a couple of exceptions, they seem to attract the same type
of viewers and hey - I watch them too so here is a page with a bit more
detail and links than my regular show paragraphs.
Celebrity
Poker Showdown (Bravo): "Filmed before a live audience
at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, each episode of "Celebrity Poker
Showdown" features five celebrities competing against each other for a
piece of the $250,000 prize pool in a game of No Limit Texas Hold'em poker
for the charity of their choice."
World
Series of Poker (ESPN): "ESPN's telecasts will capture
the breadth of the 33-day event with the first 13 episodes dedicated to
coverage of satellite tournaments that feature a variety of poker disciplines.
Highlights include the finals of six tournaments, including Seven-Card
Stud, Pot Limit Omaha and No Limit Hold 'Em, and the world championship
of seven events, including Ladies No Limit Hold 'Em, Pot Limit Hold 'Em
and Razz. The last nine episodes will focus on the tournament's main event,
the Final Table of the popular No Limit Texas Hold 'Em that will culminate
with the winner being named World Champion and claiming an estimated $4
million purse. Commentators Norman Chad and Lon McEachern will return to
call the action and provide complete analysis of the players and games.
"
World
Poker Tour (Travel Channel): "Airing Wednesday nights
at 9pm on Travel Channel. WPT consists of 14 high stakes poker tournaments
filmed at glamorous locations throughout the world, including Bellagio,
Las Vegas, Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT, Aviation Club de
France in Paris, France, and Borgata, the elegant new casino in Atlantic
City. Building on the success in its first season, WPT expanded its roster
from 15 episodes in season one to 21 episodes in season two, including
the ratings success, WPT: Ladies' Night. A new series of specials, WPT:
Hollywood Home Games, brings celebrities center stage at the WPT final
table where they battle to win for their charities and for a coveted seat
in the WPT Championship."
World
Series Of Blackjack (GSN): Direct from The Mohegan
Sun Casino & Resort in Connecticut, only one World Blackjack Champion
will pocket the $100k Grand Prize. Join hosts Matt Vasgersian (San Diego
Padres broadcaster) and Melana Scantlin (AVERAGE
JOE) with added commentary by casino pro Max Rubin.
American
Casino (DSC): "13-part series that lifts the curtain
on the day-to-day operations of the Green Valley Ranch Resort, Casino and
Spa, a 450,000-square-foot lavish property and destination for celebrities,
high rollers and locals alike."
