Poker shows on the strip are on the rise, and now many famous pros will be battling amongst themselves with a little twist from the audience. The Real Deal at the Venetian will prominently display several huge poker talents on the felt like Doyle Brunson, Daniel Negreanu, and yes the master of self-promotion Phil Hellmuth. The twist to the poker show is outlined from the press release shown at Wicked Chops Poker:

The Real Deal! will empower the audience to participate both on-stage and from their seats through the use of wireless touch screen devices. The Real Deal! will use a revolutionary multi-player platform with interactive content in conjunction with technology from TimePlay Entertainment, Inc. Playing both against and alongside the pros, audience members will earn points to vie for prizes ranging from The Real Deal! logo'd merchandise to spectacular home electronics and more, including a chance to win a $1 million grand prize. ....... The large collection of prizes will be awarded to individuals based on their game performance, such as their play of the virtual "ninth hand." However, there will be many other random winning moments! For example, audience members will be able to wager on simple instances that will occur during play, such as the suit of cards dealt on the flop. Every show, audience members will also have the chance to draw for a Royal Flush and win ONE MILLION DOLLARS. An elimination process will result in the chip-leading pro, the final surviving amateur, and the point leader from the play-along audience, on stage for a three-handed finale.

For Daniel's take on the new show, hit up his recent blog entry at Full Contact Poker.