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Cryptologic Limited
07 July 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Symbol: TSX: CRY & CXY; NASDAQ: CRYP; LSE: CRP
888.com to launch five more CryptoLogic games in 2009
A total of eight games
to be enjoyed by 888's global player base by the end of the year
July 7, 2009 (Dublin, IRELAND) - CryptoLogic Limited, a world leader in Internet
casino and branded gaming software, today announced an expansion of its
relationship with 888 Holdings plc ("888") that will bring five new games to
some of the world's most popular Internet gaming sites. 888.com, the flagship
English-language casino site, plans to feature eight CryptoLogic games by the
end of 2009.
"The relationship between CryptoLogic and 888.com continues to grow, driven by
our mutual commitment to a superior player experience," said Brian Hadfield,
CryptoLogic's President and CEO. "It's exciting to have one of the biggest names
in e-gaming choosing CryptoLogic games. CryptoLogic and 888 both recognize that
in today's internet gaming market, playability means profitability."
888 owns and operates various globally popular gaming sites, including 888.com,
Casino-on Net.com, pacificpoker.com, 888ladies.com and 888sport.com.
CryptoLogic's games will be rolled out across all of 888's sites, in multiple
languages by the end of Q1 2010.
"888's success is built on offering a comprehensive selection and a powerful,
trustworthy entertainment experience - and CryptoLogic's games help us deliver
just that," said Gigi Levy, CEO of 888 Holdings plc. "CryptoLogic's games have
earned acclaim from our players, and delivered strong numbers for our business.
We are confident that these new CryptoLogic games will be both popular and
profitable."
Boasting more than 280 games, CryptoLogic has one of the most comprehensive
casino suites on the Internet today, with games featuring some of the world's
most famous action and entertainment characters. CryptoLogic has earned rave
reviews from industry peers and players alike, and in 2009 earned Gambling
Online Magazine's Top Casino Software award for the fourth consecutive year.
Based on the votes of players around the world, it is widely considered the
industry's top honour.
"888.com is one of the world's marquee e-gaming brands, and a perfect match for
CryptoLogic's extraordinary e-gaming innovation. With five more dynamic
CryptoLogic games launching in the next six months, we are happy to provide more
games for more players to enjoy," said Justin Thouin, CryptoLogic's Vice
President.
About 888 Holdings plc (www.888holdings.com)
888 is one of the world's most
popular online gaming entertainment companies, offering a variety of online
casino, poker, sport, and bingo games as well as Live Dealer and Backgammon
through its various websites 888.com, Casino-on-Net.com, PacificPoker.com,
888sport and 888ladies. In addition 888 provides B2B services through its
Dragonfish line of business to selected business partners. 888's shares are
listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange and are a constituent of
the FTSE250 index.
About CryptoLogic (www.cryptologic.com)
Focused on integrity and innovation, CryptoLogic Limited is a leading public
developer and supplier of Internet gaming software. Its leadership in regulatory
compliance makes it one of the very few companies with gaming software that is
certified to strict standards similar to land-based gaming. WagerLogic Limited,
a wholly-owned subsidiary of CryptoLogic, is responsible for the licensing of
its gaming software and services to blue-chip customers that offer their games
to non-U.S. based players around the world. For information on WagerLogic,
please visit www.wagerlogic.com.
CryptoLogic's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CRY, CXY), the
NASDAQ Global Select Market (CRYP) and the Main Market of the London Stock
Exchange (CRP).
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to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks
and uncertainties including, without limitation, risks associated with the
Company's financial condition and prospects, legal risks associated with
Internet gaming and risks of governmental legislation and regulation, risks
associated with market acceptance and technological changes, risks associated
with dependence on licensees and key licensees, risks relating to international
operations, risks associated with competition and other risks detailed in the
Company's filings with securities regulatory authorities. These risks may cause
results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking
statements.
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