Payout Poker and Casino™ For the PSP Hits Shelves This Week

Go All In With NAMCO BANDAI's Handheld Casino Collection

NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that Payout Poker and Casino™, an arcade gambling game for the PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system has begun shipping to retail. Developed by Bits Gaming Ltd, Payout Poker and Casino allows players to try their luck in four exclusive gambling destinations, with 14 challenging gaming favorites including Texas Hold ‘Em, Omaha Hold ‘Em, Blackjack, Craps and many more.

Gas up the jet and put the champagne on ice! It’s time to put your gaming skills to the ultimate test. Payout Poker and Casino™ allows you to explore 4 of the world’s most lavish gaming palaces and own a piece of the action. Texas Hold’ em, Omaha, Blackjack, Baccarat, Roulette, Slots, and more…amass wealth beyond your wildest dreams playing 14 of the hottest poker and casino favorites. Deal in your friends and go head-to-head online. Create your own unique High Roller using the vast character customization feature and fine-tune physical features like hair, face and body types, personality types, as well as a wide variety of clothing and accessories. Is Lady Luck on your side?

· Play 14 Casino favorites in 4 of the world’s most exclusive casinos – Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Blackjack, Baccarat, Roulette, Craps, Slots, Wheel of Fortune, and much more!

· Create your own high rolling winner! – Customize your own character with physical features like hair, face and body types as well as a wide variety of clothing and accessories

· Two modes of play – Single Player and Party Play.

· Accessorize your character on wild Casino shopping sprees – spend your winnings on the finest swag at Casino boutiques

· Explore a living Casino – unique 3-D interface allows you to roam the casino floor and choose your favorite game

Payout Poker and Casino is rated T for teen and will retail for $29.99 and most major retailers. For more information visit www.namcobandaigames.com