CryptoLogic Inc.
18 December 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Symbol: TSX: CRY; NASDAQ: CRYP; LSE: CRP
Simplicity, selection and statistics: CryptoLogic redesigns poker software
CryptoLogic enhances Internet poker experience with appealing design, improved
navigation, new choices and more information
December 18, 2006 (London, UK) - CryptoLogic Inc., a leading software developer
to the global Internet gaming industry, has redesigned its poker software,
licensed through its WagerLogic Limited subsidiary. The appealing new design
includes enhancements to the main lobby, game tables and tournament lobby,
making it easier than ever for players to navigate, select their game and stake
level, and access key statistics on the game and their play. Also, players can
launch a game of blackjack or-for the first time in the industry-any casino game
directly from a poker table or lobby without missing a moment of the action.
'This is an exciting day for CryptoLogic, because we're taking our award-winning
poker software to a new level that offers players more simplicity, selection and
statistics!' said Lewis Rose, CryptoLogic's President and CEO. 'CryptoLogic's
redesigned poker software demonstrates our continued commitment to provide the
best entertainment experience available on the Internet - to benefit our
customers, their players and our business.'
The main lobby
The improved layout of CryptoLogic's new main lobby enables players to quickly
find the most suitable game, browse updated choices and find detailed
information on upcoming games and tournaments. For example, Texas Hold'Em
players can quickly find tables at just the right limit, find out who is playing
and the size of their chip stack. Or, with a click and a glance players can get
information on today's hottest Internet poker tournaments and how to enter the
satellites for each. A new menu bar at the top of the lobby organizes options
that players have become used to, such as account, display and customer service
information, plus new features like links to the latest licensee-specific poker
news and promotions-also available from prominent banner ads in the lobby.
The poker tables
New poker tables display betting action with compelling visuals that highlight
fold, check, bet and raise decisions, and enable players to save and view notes
made on their competitors. In-depth and instant play information, including
current rank and chip stack size, let players compare their table status. An
improved 'Stats' button provides at-a-glance information on your own actions and
overall game statistics, without the need for scrolling. The enhanced tables
also incorporate a new pot display and improved hand history details, including
a unique 'Last 15 Hands' option. Additional features, to be released in January,
will enable players to upload individual pictures and icons for identification
and display at the table.
The tournament lobby
CryptoLogic has improved the tournament lobby, too. Highlights include new icons
that draw attention to special features, summaries and key details of upcoming
or ongoing Internet poker tournaments. New options let players confirm
information about running time, blind levels, stack sizes and prize pool
distribution - including a pop-up window displaying the betting structure and
break times. Players can also track their progress with improved lists to help
them locate and monitor players from other tables.
Blackjack and casino games
Whether browsing games or tournaments from a lobby or waiting for their turn at
a table, players can launch a game of blackjack or any of the 201
CryptoLogic-developed downloadable games in the casino. No other poker room
offers the flexibility to play the full breadth of casino games while in the
poker environment. CryptoLogic's award-winning casino offering includes player
favourites like the slot version of Bejeweled, the casual game blockbuster,
Marvel slots, based on Super Heroes like The Hulk, X-Men and Thor, and
Millionaires Club(R), which currently offers a world-record online jackpot of
approximately $4.9 million.
'From fast action to hot competition-at any level-CryptoLogic's new software
delivers what today's sophisticated players demand,' said Andy Goetsch,
CryptoLogic's Vice President of Poker Software Development. 'It all stems from
the core principle that drives CryptoLogic's poker strategy: knowing the heart
of the online player.'
Through WagerLogic Limited, CryptoLogic's licensing subsidiary, the redesigned
poker software is available today at all licensees' sites, including
williamhillpoker.com, interpoker.com, sunpoker.com, pokerplex.com,
ukbettingpoker.co.uk, littlewoodspoker.com, classicpoker.com and dtdpoker.com.
According to AJ Slivinski, WagerLogic's Managing Director, 'All of our licensees
get the advantage of this major enhancement at once. Soon, players will also be
able to enjoy the same poker excitement at our newest licensees, Playboy and
Betsafe.'
About CryptoLogic(R) (www.cryptologic.com)
Focused on integrity and innovation, CryptoLogic Inc. is a world-leading,
blue-chip public developer and supplier of Internet gaming software.
CryptoLogic's 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 the company's gaming software and services
to a blue-chip customer base around the world. For information on WagerLogic(R),
visit www.wagerlogic.com. CryptoLogic's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock
Exchange (symbol: CRY), on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (symbol: CRYP), and
on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (symbol: CRP).
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For more information, please contact:
CryptoLogic, (416) 545-1455
Rick Wadsworth, Director of Communications
Argyle Rowland Communications, (416) 968-7311
(North American media)
Karen Passmore, ext. 228/ kpassmore@argylerowland.com
Dan Tisch, ext. 223/dtisch@argylerowland.com
Corfin Communications
(UK media only)
Ben Hunt, +44 207 929 8985
Neil Thapar, +44 207 929 8999
Harry Chathli, +44 207 979 8980
CRYPTOLOGIC FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT DISCLAIMER:
Statements in this press release which are not historical are forward-looking
statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, risks
associated with the Company's financial condition and prospects, legal risks
associated with Internet gaming and risks of governmental legislation and
regulation, risks associated with market acceptance and technological changes,
risks associated with dependence on licensees and key licensees, risks relating
to international operations, risks associated with competition and other risks
detailed in the Company's filings with securities regulatory authorities. These
risks may cause results to differ materially from those projected in the
forward-looking statements.
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