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CryptoLogic Limited (TSX: CRY)(TSX: CXY)(NASDAQ: CRYP)(LSE: CRP), a world leader in Internet gaming software, today noted its significant revenue growth prospects for 2008 in the wake of today's announcement that one relatively small licensee, Sportech PLC, will use other gaming software starting in September. CryptoLogic will start earning revenue from at minimum five new customers this summer and fall.
"CryptoLogic is having a banner year in signing long-term contracts with leading gaming brands in both Europe and Asia, and that's why we remain so bullish about our growth prospects," said Brian Hadfield, CryptoLogic's President and CEO. "CryptoLogic's customer base has never been larger - and our customer pipeline has never been healthier."
Sportech currently licenses CryptoLogic software for its Littlewoods-branded gaming sites, representing approximately four per cent of the software provider's annual revenue. As Sportech has entered into a new relationship with 888 Holdings PLC, CryptoLogic expects to continue earning some revenue from Littlewoods players; 888 has signed an agreement to offer more than 10 of CryptoLogic's top games to its players and partners. CryptoLogic also expects some Littlewoods players to migrate to its other licensees' sites to find their favourite games that are not available on the 888 platform.
Sportech's move to a new provider will have no material impact on liquidity in the poker room shared by CryptoLogic licensees, as the vast majority of Littlewoods business comes from its casino site.
CryptoLogic will start earning revenue this week from the launches of sites for new licensees Khel Galli (India), Maharajah Club (UK) and OPoker (Scandinavia). The company's top games will be available at 888.com later this summer, and the company will launch a site for Betjacks (Ireland) this fall. Further, CryptoLogic's new customer pipeline, not yet publicly announced, includes some of the largest and most recognizable brands in online gaming.
In addition to adding new customers, CryptoLogic expects to earn new revenue by providing localized versions of its casino games and poker software to help its licensees penetrate key markets in Europe and Asia. The company is also promoting player acquisition and retention by rolling out new games and content more frequently, and by continuing to ramp up its business development and marketing activities.
About CryptoLogic(R) (www.cryptologic.com)
Focused on integrity and innovation, CryptoLogic Limited is a world-leading, blue-chip public developer and supplier of Internet gaming software. Its leadership in regulatory compliance makes it one of the very few companies with gaming software that has been certified to strict standards similar to land-based gaming.
WagerLogic Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CryptoLogic, is responsible for the licensing of CryptoLogic software and services to licensees who offer their games around the world to non-U.S. based players. For information on WagerLogic(R), visit www.wagerlogic.com. CryptoLogic's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CRY, CXY), the NASDAQ Global Select Market (CRYP) and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (CRP).
CRYPTOLOGIC FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT DISCLAIMER:
Statements in this news 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.
Contacts: CryptoLogic Stephen Taylor Chief Financial Officer 35316641682 Argyle Communications Daniel Tisch (North American and gaming industry media) (416) 968-7311 ext 223 dtisch@argylecommunications.com Argyle Communications Karen Passmore (North American and gaming industry media) (416) 968-7311 ext 228 kpassmore@argylecommunications.com Corfin Communications Neil Thapar (UK media only) +44 207 977 0020 Corfin Communications William Cullum (UK media only) +44 207 977 0020 Corfin Communications Harry Chathli (UK media only) +44 207 977 0020
SOURCE: CryptoLogic Limited
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