LONDON -- (MARKET WIRE) -- August 10, 2006 -- Spin3 (www.spin3.com), the leading wireless casino system provider powered by Microgaming, the world's largest online gaming software provider, today announced that they have been shortlisted as a top five finalist in the "Best Gambling Company" category of the first ever ME Awards, hosted by Mobile Entertainment magazine.
Launched in January 2005, Spin3 has pioneered the wireless casino market. Using Microgaming's market leading GameWire v2.0 software Spin3 has launched three wireless game systems: GameWire(TM) -- the leading real-play wireless casino system worldwide; SpinFone(TM) -- an advanced Pay Per Download connected gaming system and SpinLite(TM) -- a stand-alone java game suite. This diverse product range is compatible on over 100 handset models and is supplemented with onsite training, back office support and a 24 hour customer service team. The Mobile Entertainment award nomination is recognition of Spin3's drive to stay ahead in a dynamic, fast growing industry.
"Juniper Research has projected the mobile gambling industry to be worth over $19billion by 2009," said Matti Zinder, CEO, Spin3. "As the mobile gambling industry evolves, we intend to stay ahead by diversifying our products, developing unique and innovative game offerings such as our unique suite of progressive jackpot games and continuing to provide customers with a full service solution, not just a software package. We are excited by this industry recognition and look forward to the result on September 19."
Roger Raatgever, CEO, Microgaming: "We are delighted to be working with Spin3 and regard the company's achievement at these inaugural ME Awards as recognition of a great partnership and a huge amount of work on the part of everyone at Spin3. Microgaming is constantly pushing the boundaries in software development and we are confident that Spin3 will continue to exploit these capabilities in the mobile gaming market."
Microgaming's GameWire V.2 software is the most advanced mobile casino available in the world today. The GameWire offering features seven classic games including: Roulette, BlackJack, Video Poker, Double Magic Slot, Scratch Card, Treasure Nile and the recent Lara Croft Tomb Raider Video Slot, launched in June 2006. Spin3 is the exclusive licensee of this global brand for the mobile phone, and has also announced that the game will be available as a play-for-fun standalone product, downloadable straight to users' mobiles.
All winners will be announced at the ME Awards ceremony at the Kensington Garden Hotel, London on September 19th 2006.
About Spin3 (www.spin3.com)
Spin3(TM), the wireless division of Spiral Solutions Ltd., is the leading provider of wireless casino systems worldwide, including the GameWire(TM), SpinFone(TM) and SpinLite(TM) suites of mobile casino gaming solutions. Spin3 has partnered with Microgaming, the leading supplier of online gaming solutions, to provide a complete mobile gaming platform, utilizing Microgaming's world-leading interactive casino management technology.
About Microgaming (www.microgaming.com)
Since Microgaming developed the first true online casino software over a decade ago, it has led the industry in providing innovative, reliable gaming solutions. Thanks to an unrivalled R&D programme, that averages four new releases a month and an unmatched 'partnership' approach to working with operators, Microgaming can be found powering many of the world's most profitable online casino sites. The Microgaming Progressive Jackpot Network is the world's largest progressive and has paid out a record $200m plus in the last three years.
Microgaming software also powers the world's leading poker network. With over 40 card rooms and one of the most aggressive tournament schedules on the web, the Microgaming Poker Network ensures players will always find an active table, as well as the hottest action.
As a founding member of eCOGRA, Microgaming is at the forefront of an initiative focused on setting the highest standards in the gaming industry, most notably in the areas of fair gaming, responsible operator conduct and player protection.
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For further information about Spin3 please contact: Text 100 PR Sukul Bagai Tel: +44 20 8846 0737 E-mail: [email protected]
Simon Burberry Tel: +44 20 8846 0749 E-mail: [email protected]
