22nd Jan 2008 07:00
Media Corporation plc ("Media Corp" or the "Group") (AIM:MDC) Gambling.com Re-launches to Create an Interactive Online Community for Gambling Enthusiasts LONDON: Gambling.com, a global search-driven portal and publication for gamingenthusiasts, today announces it has re-launched, moving from a search site to acontent-rich online community for gambling enthusiasts. With double the amountof gaming information and thousands of sports content pages, thewell-established site is a one-stop-shop for information and advice on anythingto do with the gaming industry worldwide. The site also introduces newinteractive functionality, allowing users to comment on articles and communicatewith each other to share ideas, opinions and information. Initially launched in 1997 and owned by Media Corporation plc, Gambling.compresents visitors with constantly updated non-biased information, providingenthusiasts with the insight to maximise their gambling experiences. The siteoffers an advanced search engine facility with newly added functionality forusers to quickly source the right information, the latest industry news andfeatures, gambling advice and strategy guides from gaming experts, links totrusted online gambling sites, a member forum, a voting area and an interactiveblog. Social networking has also been introduced to the site, encouraging usersto form groups with a common interest, such as a particular Poker game or Sport,to form the basis of a user community on the site. Gambling.com also offers afrequently updated Sports section, covering all major sports pursuits fromaround the world, including regularly updated sports video content. James McBriar, Managing Director of Gambling.com, stated: "My vision has nowbeen realised in the re-development of Gambling.com. I see our site as thegateway for visitors to enter trustworthy gambling sites, providing users withindependent information on anything from the latest poker strategy advice andupdated sports news, to insight into the future of the UK gambling market basedon current government policy." For further information please contact: \* TMedia Corporation plcJustin Drummond, Chief Executive+44 (0)20 7618 9000 Buchanan CommunicationsCharles Ryland/Suzanne Brocks/Susanna Gale+44 (0)20 7466 5000\* T About Gambling.com Gambling.com is a global search-driven portal and publication for gamingenthusiasts. Launched in 1997 and owned by Media Corporation plc, thewell-established site is a one-stop-shop for information on anything to do withthe gaming industry worldwide, providing visitors with access to thousands ofgambling content pages and the latest sports news. Gambling.com provides visitors with constantly updated non-biased information,providing enthusiasts with the insight to maximise their gambling experiences.The site offers an advanced search engine facility, the latest industry news andfeatures, gambling advice and strategy guides from gaming experts, links totrusted gaming sites, a member forum, an interactive blog, and a free membershiparea. Gambling.com also publishes a bi-monthly magazine that is sent to all members,keeping them abreast of the latest gaming news, features on the site, tips andstrategic analysis. Gambling.com can provides advertisers with opportunities to highlight theirbrand on the website, within its newsletter sent bi-weekly to an opt-in databaseof over 200,000 members, and within its magazine pages. Highlights of New Features on Gambling.com: -- Double the amount of gambling information on the site, including consumer and industry news, strategic advice and hints and tips. -- New Sports section, which contains thousands of content pages. -- A new Blog section, allowing users to interact. -- A new member Forum -- Social Networking functionality -- A new feature allowing users to comment on the articles. -- New search engine functionality, making it easier and quicker for users to hone in on the information they need, such as highlighting the search keywords on the results pages. Also, the search results are clearly listed and are separated by advertiser information and related articles from Gambling.com. -- All of the magazine content is now also hosted on the site. For more information, please visit www.gambling.com. About Media Corporation plc Listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange, Media Corp is a leadinginternet media and advertising group focused on website publishing and onlineadvertising. www.mediacorpplc.com The Group has two principal divisions: Website Publishing - Media Corp has a diverse publishing division specialisingin online media. Our impressive portfolio of websites includes a number ofmarket leaders including www.gambling.com, www.onthebox.com www.sport.co.uk,www.creditcardexpert.co.uk and www.flightcomparison.co.uk. Online Advertising - Formed in 1996, Eyeconomy specialises in mass reachcampaigns to over 30 Million unique consumers per month via its own proprietaryad-serving and tracking technology for clients including AOL, Dell and AmericanExpress. www.eyeconomy.co.uk Copyright Business Wire 2008Related Shares:
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