NOW 888.COM SIGNS WITH GTS

NOW 888.COM SIGNS WITH GTS Gaming integration the name of this game Gaming software solutions provider Gaming Technology Solutions plc (“GTS”), and the Gibraltar-based online gambling group 888.com signed a partnership agreement this wek, aiming to create a new gaming integration standard built around the open GTS EdGE gaming platform and 888’s Integration Platform. The common standard will enable 888 to accelerate time-to-market for new games across multiple platforms.  The expanded application program interface (API) offered by EdGE and 888’s Integration Platform, combined with the GTS localisation tool for 26 languages allows local games developers to tap into 888’s global footprint, making the integration for 888 an almost turnkey activity. 888 and GTS will launch own label games together with third party games on the newly created API during Q2 2008. 888.com CEO Gigi Levy commented: “This is another key development in opening up our platform to easy integration of games from other providers in diverse geographical markets. "We believe that with GTS we have created the most comprehensive and integrated API in the online gaming industry, enabling us to be the first to offer new and exciting games to our fast growing community of players across the globe.”  Steven Matsell of GTS said: “We are delighted that 888 have chosen GTS as its games integration partner, selecting the EdGE platform and API as the most flexible solution to deliver the best games from world class developers. We are looking forward to working with one of the world’s most popular online gaming entertainment companies, providing them with the flexibility they need to deliver content across all their channels.”