July 27, 2009 (Dublin, IRELAND) – CryptoLogic Limited, a global designer of branded online betting games and casino hosting software, has taken another major step towards profitability and growth by signing a multi-year agreement with totesport, the UK’s state-owned and fourth largest bookmaker.
Under the deal announced today, CryptoLogic has licensed at least six of its most popular branded and unbranded slot games for inclusion on its website www.totesport.com.
These games have a proven track record of generating significant recurring monthly licensing revenues due to their rich content and compelling user experience. The company will derive revenues based on wagers placed by totesport’s customers. The games are being deployed through Orbis Technology, a global platform solutions provider to the betting industry, and are expected to go live in the third quarter 2009.
The deal takes the total number of CryptoLogic licensees to 23.
Justin Thouin, Vice President of CryptoLogic, said: “Totesport is one of the most respected brands in the UK betting industry and we are delighted that its customers will be able to pit their skills and enhance their enjoyment with CryptoLogic games. With this agreement we now have consolidated our strong position in Britain’s online gaming sector with a goal to return to long-term growth.”
Founded by an Act of Parliament in 1928, totesport is a major force in Britain’s betting industry with annual revenues of £2.8 billion, 4000 employees, over 500 high street shops, a presence at each of the country’s 59 racecourses as well as Internet and telephone-based betting for sports, casino, bingo and pools betting.
Keith Oliver, e-Gaming and Marketing Director of totesport, commented: “Our agreement with CryptoLogic brings together two very trusted brands from bookmaking and gaming content. We are confident this collaboration will not only bring a new level of enjoyment for our customers but will also help to drive our ongoing expansion into online gaming.”
Boasting more than 280 games, CryptoLogic has one of the most comprehensive casino suites on the Internet with award winning games featuring some of the world’s most famous action and entertainment characters. Its licensees include many of the world’s best known Internet gaming brands including the “big four” international operators.
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).
About totesport (http://corporate.totesport.com)
Totesport is one of the principal betting organisations in Britain with more than 4,000 employees, over 500 shops, a major presence on each of the 59 racecourses in Britain as well as Internet and telephone betting facilities.
Over 74 million bets are placed through the tote every year, with profits going back into racing. Totesport offers a comprehensive multi-channel means of betting on sports from across the globe, everything from golf through to super-bowl. Present on all British racecourses totepool is the only pool betting operation on horseracing in Britain.
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