28th Nov 2005 11:00
CryptoLogic Inc.28 November 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Symbol: TSX: CRY; NASDAQ: CRYP; LSE: CRP CryptoLogic develops first multi-language Internet poker offering for WilliamHill Internet poker growth, strong customer relationship extend European reach for CryptoLogic software November 28, 2005 (London, UK) - CryptoLogic Inc., a leading software developerfor the global Internet gaming industry, has launched a new Greek-languageInternet poker site for William Hill Poker under exclusive license fromWagerLogic Limited, CryptoLogic's wholly-owned subsidiary. William Hill, one ofthe world's most trusted gaming brands and the largest sports bookmaker in theUK, is extending the global reach of its highly successful online poker serviceto the Greek speaking population worldwide. "William Hill's Greek-language launch points to the global potential of Internetpoker, and that CryptoLogic software enables leading gaming brands to localizetheir online offerings for worldwide appeal," said Lewis Rose, CryptoLogic'sPresident and CEO. "CryptoLogic's decade of experience in deliveringmulti-language, multi-currency software has long been a strategic advantage inthe Internet casino market, and it's exciting to bring the same strategy forsuccess to the world of Internet poker." William Hill's new site (www.williamhillpoker.gr) is the first deployment ofCryptoLogic-developed online poker software in a European language. Thisoffering gives Greek-speaking gamers the ease of playing in their local languageand convenient deposits and withdrawals in multi-currencies, with access tomulti-currency tables (in Euros, US dollars and UK sterling). As part of theWagerLogic licensee central room, which attracts more than 7,500 poker playersonline simultaneously from around the globe, William Hill players enjoy thegames they want, when they want, at the speed they want, and in a choice oflanguages and currencies. "Whether it's playing for fun, playing for pennies or playing for high stakes,Internet poker is one of the fastest-growing games in Europe," said Peter Nolan,Group Director of Interactive Business at William Hill. "One of the key benefitsof our long relationship using CryptoLogic software is the flexibility withwhich we can take the fun and excitement of William Hill Poker to new people andnew places." "Europe is one of the most promising Internet gaming markets," said A.J.Slivinski, WagerLogic's Managing Director. "We're delighted to enable WilliamHill to be one of the first to offer a world-class multi-currency poker room inthe Greek language - and look forward to seeing excellent results." About CryptoLogic (www.cryptologic.com)Focused on integrity and innovation, CryptoLogic Inc. is a world leading,blue-chip public developer and suppler of Internet gaming software. Itsleadership in regulatory compliance makes it one of the very few companies withgaming software that is certified to strict standards similar to land-basedgaming. WagerLogic Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CryptoLogic, isresponsible for the licensing of its gaming software and services to aninternationally-recognized blue chip customer base worldwide. For information onWagerLogic, visit www.wagerlogic.com. CryptoLogic's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: CRY),on the NASDAQ National Market (symbol: CRYP), and on the Main Market of theLondon Stock Exchange (symbol: CRP). ### For more information, please contact:CryptoLogic, (416) 545-1455 Argyle Rowland,(416) 968-7311(Media)Nancy Chan-Palmateer Karen Passmore, ext. 228/Director of Communications [email protected] Dan Tisch, ext.223/ [email protected] CRYPTOLOGIC FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT DISCLAIMER:Statements in this press release which are not historical are forward-lookingstatements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private SecuritiesLitigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that all forward-lookingstatements involve risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, risksassociated with the Company's financial condition and prospects, legal risksassociated with Internet gaming and risks of governmental legislation andregulation, risks associated with market acceptance and technological changes,risks associated with dependence on licensees and key licensees, risks relatingto international operations, risks associated with competition and other risksdetailed in the Company's filings with securities regulatory authorities. Theserisks may cause results to differ materially from those projected in theforward-looking statements. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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