NBC is set to launch a new series "Poker After Dark," which will air at 2:05 a.m. ET six nights a week.
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Zap2it.com reported that "Poker After Dark," debuting on Jan. 2, is NBC's way of catching up to other networks that have joined the trend of poker programming.
With actress Shana Hiatt as the host, the hourlong show will feature six professional poker players competing for a $120,000 pot.
NBC said "each night of original programming will feature an intimate look at one table as it develops over the week, culminating with a winner on Friday night. Saturday night's show will recap the week's events with Hiatt and that week's winner offering commentary.