23.01.2005
MICROGAMING KICKS OFF 2005 WITH NEW CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS AND WEBSITE
Leading Developer of Casino Gaming and Poker Software Expands to Meet Needs of Growing Customer Base
INTERNATIONAL CASINO EXHIBITION (ICE), LONDON -- January 23, 2005 - Microgaming, the world leader in online casino and poker software, announced today the opening of its new corporate Head Office in the Isle of Man and the launch of its new look website. The announcement marks the completion of a strategic restructuring begun in 2004 to better support Microgaming’s expanding business.
In addition to the company's executive operations, Microgaming sales and marketing divisions have been moved to the extensively equipped new headquarters in order to improve client support internationally and internal communications among its operators.
"We're proud to have become the driving force behind the most successful online casinos across the globe," noted Microgaming CEO Roger Raatgever. "By expanding our internal capabilities in 2005, Microgaming will be best positioned to meet the needs of our growing customer base and to support new business opportunities around our premier poker network, Prima Poker."
2004 Microgaming highlights:
Launched a new 15-line, multi-coin progressive video slots on Jackpot Madness
23 Microgaming-powered casinos were awarded the eCOGRA Seal of Approval
Launched new Viper-powered games including Big Kahuna, Aces and Faces 10-Player Power Poker and Bonus Blackjack
Microgaming's Progressive Jackpot total exceeded $140,000,000
Awarded Gambling Online Magazine's "Top Casino Software" and "Editor's Pick" Awards
Launched Tomb Raider ™ video slot game
Prima Poker Network grew from 18 to 28 operators, and is the largest poker network in the world.
Microgaming will be exhibiting at ICE and Gaming executives are invited to visit the stand at exhibit: 3296.
About Microgaming
Established in 1994, Microgaming is a leading supplier of online gaming solutions. Microgaming's mission is to develop software and management systems that allow their operators to manage reliable, credible and profitable online gaming enterprises and to champion the interests of the player through fair play, transparency initiatives and the promotion of responsible gaming. Microgaming is a founding member of eCOGRA (e-Commerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance). For more information, go to
www.microgaming.com.
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