I haven't played the others enough to offer an educated opinion about them, but I CAN say that WPT is a fun game!

If you enjoy poker at all, it's definitely worth owning to appreciate all that it has to offer as far as scoring options and rules features. What it may comparatively lack in playfield toys and audio-video elements, it more than makes up for in unique gameplay and strategy alternatives.

I'm curious as to why you consider WPT a "terrible" theme. Cards (and gambling) have a long history as a popular theme in pinball and when the game was issued, World Poker Tour, as well as poker on TV in general, were very hot.

As far as the artwork goes, I won't attempt to defend WPT's backglass art, but with a few mods and additions of color, the overall game can take on more of a casino look. Somewhat garish perhaps, but I like having a game with more of an adult Vegas-like gambling theme.

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Fair enough - theme appreciation is definitely a personal thing.

One last thing about WPT: the audio is not up to the standards of newer games either, but this gives me an excuse to blast some Rat Pack tunes while I go for the big scores!

If you're not already familiar with it, this WPT tutorial by Raymond Davidson provides a good overview of its gameplay as he explains most of the features and progresses fairly deeply into the rules set:

My WPT isn't going anywhere, but I gotta admit that this thread has made me look at Sopranos with a new perspective. I loved the series and the game looks like it could be a lot of fun. I like the aesthetic improvement potential that alternate translites and LEDs offer too.

I'm officially adding it to my list of games for future consideration!