Statement re Press Comment

Empire Online Limited
10 February 2006

Empire Online Limited ('Empire Online' or 'the Company')

Empire Online notes recent press speculation and confirms that it is in advanced
discussions regarding settlement of the outstanding litigation claim with
PartyGaming Plc and assignment of the Company's related skin activities to
PartyGaming Plc.

A further announcement will be made in due course.



Enquiries:

Citigate Dewe Rogerson               [phone]
Simon Rigby/Sarah Gestetner


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