888 Gets 5 New Cryptologic Games

The online gambling group 888.com has ordered a further five games from Internet gambling software provider Cryptologic under the terms of a previously reported agreement between the two companies. The order will bring to eight the number of Cryptologic games carried by 888.com and its licensees.

Brian Hadfield, CryptoLogic's President and CEO commented: "The relationship between CryptoLogic and 888.com continues to grow, driven by our mutual commitment to a superior player experience. It's exciting to have one of the biggest names in e-gaming choosing CryptoLogic games. CryptoLogic and 888 both recognize that in today's internet gaming market, playability means profitability."

888 owns and operates various globally popular gaming sites, including 888.com, Casino-on-Net.com, Pacific Poker.com, 888 ladies.com and 888 sport.com. CryptoLogic's games will be rolled out across all of 888's sites, in multiple languages by the end of Q1 2010.

"888's success is built on offering a comprehensive selection and a powerful, trustworthy entertainment experience - and CryptoLogic's games help us deliver just that," said Gigi Levy, CEO of 888 Holdings plc. "CryptoLogic's games have earned acclaim from our players, and delivered strong numbers for our business. We are confident that these new CryptoLogic games will be both popular and profitable."

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