CryptoLogic Limited the leading software developer to the global Internet gaming market, announced that it has joined a global fraud-fighting community operated by Ethoca Limited. Ethoca will work directly with WagerLogic, the CryptoLogic subsidiary that licenses the company’s Internet gaming software and services to many of the world’s top Internet casino and poker sites.The agreement provides WagerLogic with the ability to accept more valid player deposits - meaning reduced fraud for its licensees, enhanced protection for its players and increased revenue for the company.

“Our business is built upon the twin pillars of integrity and innovation, and that’s why we look for innovative approaches to protect the integrity of our business,” said Antony Demetriades, Managing Director of WagerLogic Ltd. “Fighting fraud is both a challenge and an opportunity - for our multi-billion-dollar industry, our customers, our players and our bottom line.”

Ethoca is driving collaboration for fraud management in e-commerce and other customer-not-present environments, including phone, fax or mail-order. By securely connecting its members to a collective pool of member-provided payment experience information, Ethoca enables its members to make more informed decisions about their customer transactions in a way that is efficient, effective and ethical, and in a way that is not a competitive threat.

Microgaming, the world’s largest provider of online gaming software, announced the launch of its ‘totally bodacious’ BILL & TED’S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE flash video slot game, as well as debuting two flash versions of player favorites CASHAPILLAR and AVALON.

Flash games, proving a huge hit with the players; allow users to play immediately via their web browser, delivering instant access to the action.

Based on the cult American movie, BILL & TED’S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE game is a fast paced, pub slot game, guaranteed to charm a variety of players with its fun and internationally recognized theme, enticing both the young and the old with exciting and interactive game play.

Cascading reels, two bonus feature games and a wild symbol make this delightful game a truly rewarding gaming experience and another prestigious addition to Microgaming’s ever increasing portfolio.

Following the release of the download game earlier this year, CASHAPILLAR has proved a tremendous success, with Wild, Scatter, Freespins, Multiplier and Gamble opportunities all wrapped up into a fun insect birthday party theme. New features include 5 symbols per reel and an amazing 100 lines.

AVALON makes a welcomed addition to Microgaming’s flash game range and extends its popular selection of epic-themed games; transporting players back into the mists of time with exquisite illustrations and the opportunity to win big.

Roger Raatgever, CEO Microgaming says, “We are delighted to have cool dudes, Bill and Ted on board with us and feel this license deal is another great testament to Microgaming’s outstanding position within the market and of our commitment to providing our operators and players with the best gaming experiences on the web”.

Microgaming, the world’s largest provider of online poker and casino software, announced it has signed a deal to provide Unibet with its download casino platform on the new URL www.unibetcasino.com. The announcement strengthens the already successful partnership following Unibet’s decision to join the Microgaming Poker Network in 2006 and their recent decision to renew the poker agreement on a multi-year basis.The move will see Unibetcasino.com players gain access to the best games in the business, including Lara Croft Tomb Raider, The Osbournes and Hitman - three of the industry’s biggest licensing deals. Players will also be able to try their luck at winning some of the biggest jackpots around through the Microgaming Progressive Jackpot Network. The progressive total currently sits at just under €7 Million, with the four-tiered Mega Moolah at a tantalizing €3.6 Million.

Petter Nylander, CEO Unibet says, “Since joining the Microgaming Poker Network, we’ve enjoyed a strong working partnership, and so this decision has actually been straightforward. Microgaming’s Casino software has an outstanding reputation in the industry for delivering cutting edge, graphic rich games, and one of the most reliable platforms in the business - critical when running any online operation. ”

Roger Raatgever, CEO, Microgaming comments, “We are delighted that Unibet has decided to extend our relationship with the addition of our proven casino platform and very much look forward to a continued successful partnership. In the last year we’ve achieved a number of major initiatives that will significantly benefit our operators and have a strong pipeline of innovative tools and games coming this year to power operator profits, so when a partner such as Unibet picks us to power multiple software products, it’s further proof that we are delivering where it counts.”

Playtech, the international designer, developer and licensor of software to the online and land based gaming industry, announced the asset acquisition of MIXTV Ltd for a total cash consideration of USD 1.75M.

MIXTV is a subsidiary of Win Gaming Media Inc, which provides leading end-to-end technology for the delivery of mass-multi-player live gaming applications via linear broadcast television and interactive live TV shows, on analogue, digital, terrestrial, cable, satellite TV networks, and web broadband TV.

In addition to the asset acquisition, Playtech has signed a license and service agreement with Win Gaming Media, a leading service provider for key players in the gaming arena, such as Virgin Media Television (part of Virgin Media, the UK’s leading entertainment and communications company) and Teletext.

Through the incorporation of MIXTV’s mass-multiplayer functionality Playtech will further maintain its leading position in live gaming. MIXTV’s patented technology brings advanced user experience and quality live streaming products accessible via a unique combination of TV and internet media by bringing interactive gaming content to the mass market. The company anticipates that the asset acquisition is a further opportunity to expand the range of platforms it offers to its current licensees and for attracting new operators.

The asset acquisition underlines Playtech’s strategy of acquisitive and organic growth. The company continues to seek earning enhancing acquisitions and states that it will continue to be opportunistic in this regard. The Company continues to undertake due diligence in regard to an affiliate company, one of a number which it is entitled to acquire, and so far progress has been satisfactory.

Mor Weizer, Chief Executive Officer of Playtech, commented:

“As the leading software provider to the online gaming industry, the acquisition of MIXTV mass-multiplayer live gaming solutions enables us to further extend our products portfolio, making our products available on all forms of interactive media. We are excited about the potential this presents for further enriching our range of platforms and the new cross selling opportunities the live gaming products create for our existing and potential new licensees. We are looking to continue realising our vision of enriching our products offering through new best in class innovative products.”

Spin3, a leading provider of advanced mobile gambling solutions powered by Microgaming, the world’s largest online gaming software provider, announced that Vodafone UK customers can now purchase casino credits via their monthly phone bills for the first time, providing an easy route to play Spin3-powered mobile casinos games.The company’s new Wild Jack Mobile Casino incorporates the Vodafone UK Payforit banking option, which will be rolled out to other Spin3 operators in the near future. The exclusive deal enables Wild Jack Mobile Casino players to purchase casino credits with the charge going directly on their monthly phone bill.

Vodafone UK verifies each user’s age through its customer records to prevent minors from gaining access to the service. While playing, gamers can view their balance and should they want to buy more credits, they can easily navigate to the banking section within the game.

Robbie Guy, Marketing Manager of Wild Jack Mobile Casino, says, “Spin3 continues to come out with innovative business solutions that help its customers grow. In the Games’ Options menu, our players now have a new, simpler method of depositing funds into their accounts, along with the existing secure options. I’m confident that this new and exciting feature will increase Wild Jack’s ever-growing player base.”

Matti Zinder, Head of Spin3, says, “We have a strong commitment to our operators and we are always striving to make the gaming experience as hassle-free and easy to access as possible, whilst keeping the highest security and age verification standards. By allowing players to purchase casino credits on their monthly Vodafone bill, we are giving casino operators yet another tool to offer their loyal base of customers and new users.”

After fraud allegations against Boss Media on behalf of Poker Trillion August 18, Boss Media has issued the following statement:

Poker Trillion’s recent comments are a reckless attempt to support a legal action that is without merit and initiated as retribution for their dismissal from the Boss Media network. To be clear, player funds are not affected by the current proceedings. All players’ funds are held separately under the control of the Malta Lotteries and Gaming Authority and cannot be seized by any court. Poker Trillion is a former customer of Boss Media who was terminated because of rake back violations. They have since then repeatedly tried to disrupt the Boss Media business through the dissemination of groundless rumors.

In April 2008 Poker Trillion alleged in a press release a claim that among other things, Boss Media player funds were frozen. The allegations were false but typical of the type of tactics employed by Poker Trillion. While there has been no hearing on the merits of the Poker Trillion suit, there have been preliminary hearings on the matter.

Boss Media has assured that adequate security is provided in Malta in the event of an award of damages against it which we believe to be unlikely. Boss Media is currently exploring various legal options regarding our Maltese assets and can assure that Boss Media has the requisite assets in place to ensure that our business will continue to operate with the highest standards. In the extremely unlikely event that any Malta operations would be affected, Boss Media have high-performance back-up systems in place to ensure continued service to all our customers and their players.

mobile gambling solutions provider Spin3, powered by Microgaming,  the world’s largest online gaming software provider, has again partnered with the Fortune Lounge Group to provide the GameWire™ suite of mobile casino games to Platinum Play.

Platinum Play is the second brand in the Fortune Lounge Group to launch a mobile casino, following the mobile launch of Royal Vegas last year. The GameWire platform gives Platinum Play the opportunity to extend its reach beyond the online space to bring exciting new mobile phone games to existing customers and new players alike. The interactive, real-money, high-quality games can be played anytime, anywhere on its customers’ mobile phones.

GameWire includes a robust back-office function, secure payment options and enhanced in-game support for players’ ease-of-use. The portfolio of 14 games includes well-known classics such as Baccarat, Roulette and 3 Card Poker, and also more targeted games such as the recently launched football themed Scratch ‘n’ Score. Platinum Play’s customers will also be keen to spin the mobile reels of Major Millions, a progressive slot machine game which links in with online players and currently boasts a jackpot that is over the £900,000 mark.

A Fortune Lounge spokesperson says: “Our business has been thriving since we first entered the market and we have recently been looking into new ways to expand our offering. After launching Royal Vegas Mobile Casino last year, we think the time is right to extend our mobile casino offering with another brand. By becoming the first operator with two mobile casinos on offer, we are taking a big step in securing ourselves as the leaders in the mobile casino market.”

Matti Zinder, Head of Spin3, says: “Partnering with two brands from such a respected organisation as Fortune Lounge Group is testament to the great success of the GameWire suite. Platinum Play and Royal Vegas are two very well-known and established names in online gambling and we are glad that we can support them in extending their offering to the mobile space. Having launched two Fortune Lounge brands into the mobile casino market is yet another confirmation for us that our total mobile solutions are a great asset for companies looking to take the lion’s share of the mobile casino market.”

Ladbrokespoker.com is to set to join the Microgaming Poker Network, one of the world’s leading poker networks, to ensure more action for its players in both cash games and tournaments.

Ladbrokespoker.com already licenses Microgaming’s poker software, so Ladbrokes’ customers will notice little change to the site when it begins operating within the Microgaming Poker Network from early 2009.

Commenting on the move John O’Reilly, Managing Director, Ladbrokes Remote Betting and Gaming said:

“Joining the Microgaming network will give our players more action on a wider variety of games, particularly at higher staking levels. Microgaming is a leading network and will offer Ladbrokespoker players faster access to the games they want. We will continue to operate outside of the network on tables where we already offer players the level of action they demand.”

Ladbrokespoker.com will continue to provide its customers with high levels of customer service and a unique experience through world-leading poker events, tournaments and promotions such as the Ladbrokes Poker Million, World Series of Poker packages, the Ladbrokespoker.com European Ladies Championship, Ladbrokes European Online Championship of Poker, Ladbrokes Poker Cruise and Ladbrokes Irish Poker Festival.

CryptoLogic Limited, a leading software developer to the global Internet gaming market, announced today that it has signed a three-year contract relating to Internet casino software with the Gaming Media Group Limited, owner of The Poker Channel(R), Europe’s largest dedicated gaming television network, and PokerHeaven.com, a major European poker room.Under the agreement, made through CryptoLogic subsidiary WagerLogic Limited, CryptoLogic’s award-winning casino games will be available to players around the world - in five languages - later this year. CryptoLogic will be the sole provider of online casino software for the duration of the contract.

“We promised swift action to take CryptoLogic to the next level of online gaming, and our new relationships with leading brands such as the Gaming Media Group show that we are executing on our plan,” said Brian Hadfield, CryptoLogic’s President and CEO. “Gaming Media Group’s commitment to promote the games through advertising means new profile for CryptoLogic products that takes them to new people and new places.”

The Poker Channel, which recently announced its launch in the Netherlands on UPC, now broadcasts to more than 15 million households across 16 different territories in Europe. The channel, which offers more than 600 hours of premium programming, attracts close to one million unique viewers per month, with 65 per cent of its viewers visiting an online gaming site every day. It also operates www.PokerChannelEurope.com, a leading provider of on-demand programming for gaming fans worldwide.

PokerHeaven.com is one of the most recognized poker brands in Europe, with a player base spread across Europe and driven through its strong online and TV presence since its launch three and a half years ago.

“Our partnership with CryptoLogic provides us with a unique set of world-leading branded games that are perfectly suited to TV advertising, and various interactive TV gaming services we have planned,” said Crispin Nieboer, CEO of Gaming Media Group. “As we continue to expand our European presence, we will offer our viewers and our registered players the very best in online casino games - and drive the growth of our bottom line.”

Gaming Media Group will join other major online operators using CryptoLogic-developed software, including William Hill, InterCasino, and 888.

“When you put together great software and great gaming brands, the result is an unbeatable experience for players everywhere,” said Antony Demetriades, WagerLogic’s Managing Director.

CryptoLogic has one of the most comprehensive casino suites on the Internet today, including popular casual games such as Cubis and Bejeweled as well as an industry leading suite of video slots with interactive and immersive bonus rounds. CryptoLogic’s award-winning casino lineup includes some of the industry’s most popular and visually-stunning online jackpot slot games, including the Frightmare slot series, Rags to Riches and the Rapid Fire jackpot series, the slots that trigger their jackpots more frequently than any other online casino games.