Playtech Casinoinfos 2006

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16.01.2006
Playtech to Expand its Game Portfolio

Playtech has recently announced the expansion of its games portfolio with the addition of five new games to Playtech-powered casinos, upping the number of available games on the expanded platform to more than 80. Alongside these new games, Playtech has also released additional flash versions of some of its downloadable games. The recent release is the latest in a long line of new product development by Playtech, enhancing the company’s foothold as an industry leader and providing operators with advanced performance and first-to-market features.

The new games include three 5-reel 20-line multi coin slot games – A Night Out, Desert Treasure and Dr. Lovemore – featuring both cash prize bonus rounds and free spin bonuses. The 20 line slot games release is in line with the growing popularity of multi line video slots in both land based and online casinos. The other games include Casino Hold’Em, a simplified form of the popular Texas Hold’Em poker game tailored for casino players and a new version of Blackjack offering multi-hand support of up to five hands, which was added to all existing Blackjack versions offered by Playtech. Additionally, multi-player and private group modes were enhanced to support up to five participants.

Keeping to its high-standards, Playtech’s latest editions have state-of-the-art graphic interfaces and extra high-quality sound, proving that they continuously keep players in mind. The latest release, which compliments the existing suite, was designed in-step with the traditional Playtech product development policy, focusing primarily on the needs and requests of Playtech casinos and their players. The new games come just after the September release of Playtech’s new generation platform codenamed “NG”. The NG platform introduces some first to be seen features like multiple-window-gameplay and other advanced features such as integrated web-based content, autoplay feature in all slot machines with both simple and advanced modes and real-time progressive jackpot tickers display in the casino lobby, increasing the operators' control over gaming content and providing them with advanced tools and their players with a rich gaming experience.

According to Iris Toledano, Playtech Marketing Director, “these new games diversify our platform, offering some of the most popular and cutting edge games within the industry. Feedback on the latest launch from both operators and players has been excellent, with immediate requests for more. In answer to these demands, we aim to release more new games in greater frequency in 2006”.


07.03.2006
Hard Rock Casino Completes Successful Migration to Playtech Software

Playtech is proud to announce yet another successful migration to its platform. Hard Rock Casino, which brings together the heritage of the Hard Rock Cafe brand - the world's leading collector and exhibitor of rock 'n' roll memorabilia and online gaming, has completed the successful migration of its online casino product to the Playtech platform. This is Playtech’s first launch after having acquired a Certificate of Prior Approval from the Alderney Gaming Control Commission (AGCC), one of the most highly regulated jurisdictions.

The new Hard Rock Casino, which offers players over 85 richly-themed games, amongst which are integrated live games and some of the best progressive games in the industry, is based on Playtech's Next Generation (NG) platform and supports multiple window gameplay, integrated web presentation within the gaming environment and embedded real-time ticker display. These technological developments provide increased operator control over gaming content and consequently increased conversion rates across all games.

Hard Rock Casino has also joined the winajackpot.com network, a portal dedicated to broadening the appeal of Playtech hit progressive jackpot games such as Gold Rally, which recently set the record of the web’s biggest jackpot win ever.

Commenting on the software move, Steve Humphries from Hard Rock Casino said: "We were extremely satisfied with the smooth player migration facilitated by Playtech's staff and by the professional attitude in which the migration took place. We are eager to take advantage of multi-currency and multi-lingual options afforded to us by the Playtech software; this will allow us to expand into new territories."

According to Playtech's Marketing Director, "Playtech is very happy to launch one of the world's most recognized brands. We at Playtech are truly confident that Hard Rock Casino will benefit from the advanced tools as many other migrated licensees do. This is the first casino that we've launched in Alderney's highly respected Tier-1 jurisdiction, and we're pleased that it came soon after having acquired a Certificate of Prior Approval from the Alderney Gaming Control Commission (AGCC)."

About Hard Rock Casino
With 120 Hard Rock Cafes and 13 Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos in more than 40 countries, Hard Rock International owned by The Rank Group Plc (NASDAQ: RANKY) is one of the world's most globally recognized brands. Launched in July 2002 HardRockCasino.com brings together the heritage of the Hard Rock Cafe brand - the world's leading collector and exhibitor of rock 'n' roll memorabilia - and Rank's experience in the casino industry. Hard Rock Casino offers players some of the most innovative and exciting offers for both new Hard Rockers and for seasoned Rock ‘n Rollers. Hard Rock Casino offers a whole wealth of fun and thrills with links to land based Hard Rock Casinos, Hotels and Cafes.
http://www.hardrockcasino.com



22.03.2006
Playtech Acquires Remote Gambling Association Membership

Playtech, a leader in the development of online gaming software, recently announced its membership in the Remote Gambling Association (RGA). To qualify for membership, software providers must supply their product to at least one remote gambling operator who is licensed and operational in the Channel Islands. Playtech's membership comes soon after its acquisition of a Certificate of Approval from Alderney, the third largest Channel Island, and its successful migration of Hard Rock Casino, an Alderney-licensed casino.

The RGA, which was founded in July of 2005 following the merger between the Association of Remote Gambling Operators (ARGO) and the Interactive Gaming, Gambling and Betting Association (IGGBA), is an organization that represents and works for the benefit and service of remote gambling operators in the areas in which their members have an interest. Aside from representing members' interests to national governments and public bodies, the RGA also works to encourage high standards of probity and integrity within the betting and gaming industry, both for the benefit of its members and the public in general.

Playtech's Marketing Director said, "We at Playtech are extremely pleased with our new membership in the RGA. Their work is invaluable to the gaming industry, and we feel that they can best represent our interests to regulatory authorities."


About RGA
The Remote Gambling Association became operational on 1st August 2005 as a result of the merger between the Association of Remote Gambling Operators (ARGO) and the Interactive Gaming, Gambling and Betting Association (IGGBA).
The RGA represents the world's largest and most well known remote gambling companies and provides the industry with a single voice on all the issues of importance to regulators, legislators, and key decision makers around the world.
www.rga.eu.com


About Playtech
Playtech develops unified software platforms for the online gambling industry, primarily targeting existing online operators wanting to upgrade their system; sportsbooks looking to diversify and land-based operators making their online debut. Playtech gaming applications — online casino, poker, bingo, live gaming, land-based kiosk networks and fixed-odds games — are fully intercompatible and can be freely incorporated as stand-alone applications, accessed and funded by players through the same user account and managed by the operator by means of a single powerful management interface. Founded in 1999, Playtech has over 250 personnel distributed globally, around eighty percent of whom are engaged in research and development of current and future gaming technologies.
www.playtech.com

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29.03.2006
Playtech Successfully Admitted to AIM

Playtech, the international designer, developer and licensor of software for the gambling industry, is pleased to announce that dealings in its ordinary shares are due to commence trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange plc at 8.00 am today.

Key highlights

• The placing has raised approximately £265.2 million gross through a placing of 103,142,466 ordinary shares (the “Placing Shares”) at 257 pence per ordinary share. The Company has raised net proceeds of approximately £31.8 million. The ordinary shares, subject to the placing, represent approximately 48 per cent. of Playtech’s total issued ordinary shares.

• The shares will trade under the ticker symbol PTEC.L.

• Collins Stewart acted as sole bookrunner, nominated advisor and joint broker. Seymour Pierce acted as joint broker.

• The placing values Playtech at approximately £548 million, reflecting the total number of ordinary shares in issue of 213,333,333.

• The Placing Shares have been placed with a broad range of international institutional investors.

• In the two year period ended 31 December 2005, Playtech recorded a 268 per cent. increase in revenues to US$47.6m. In the same period, post tax profit increased from approximately US$8.3m in 2003 to US$35.6m in 2005.


Roger Withers, who has over 30 years of experience in the leisure and gaming industries, has been appointed non-Executive Chairman with effect from Admission.

Commenting on today’s announcement, Avigur Zmora, Chief Executive Officer of Playtech, said:

“The outstanding interest in Playtech’s shares from both US and UK investors is a clear endorsement of the company’s offering, business model and prospects. We look forward to life as a plc and to continuing the growth of the business.”



10.04.2006
Bingo Fantasy Successfully Migrates to Playtech Platform

Bingo Fantasy recently announced the successful completion of its migration to a Playtech bingo software platform, also joining Playtech's bingo network, Bingoland.com. Launched originally in September of 2001, Bingo Fantasy is a leading online bingo site which boasts four bingo halls and a wide range of bingo games.

Owned and operated by Sea Gate N.V., Bingo Fantasy's decision to migrate stemmed from the efficient service of Playtech's platform and administration system received by Bingo Fantasy's sister site, Bingo777.com, which has been operating on Playtech's platform since 2003.

As part of the migration, Bingo Fantasy has joined Bingoland.com, a bingo network supporting fully customized bingo games, complete with multiple rooms, a choice of game types, scratch cards and embedded progressives. Following its successful migration, Bingo Fantasy will be able to immediately capitalize on Bingoland.com's substantial resources in terms of players, prize money and centrally prepared marketing collateral. Part of the reason Bingo Fantasy selected Playtech to be its software provider was for access to the Bingoland Network's cutting-edge software, tremendous jackpots and for the friendly and dynamic online bingo community and limitless options that the network offers its players.


“The decision to move to Bingoland was rooted in our desire to constantly give our players more,” said Bingo Fantasy Manager Adam Sutherland. “We've been giving bingo fans great online bingo action since 2001, and we're now embarking on a new era with new partners. We're sure that this will result in a much better online bingo experience for our players,” he added.


Playtech's Marketing Director commented, "The Playtech team is extremely satisfied with Bingo Fantasy's smooth and successful migration to our platform. We are fully confident that Bingo Fantasy will soon benefit from the many advantages that our bingo network and product offer.”

About Bingo Fantasy
Founded in 2001, Bingo Fantasy is a leading online bingo site, which boasts four bingo halls and a wide range of bingo games. Bingo fantasy, which is owned and operated by Sea Gate N.V., offers classic American 75-ball bingo and 90-ball UK bingo, in addition to built-in scratch cards, slots, multi-line, multi-reel progressives, and video poker games.
www.BingoFantasy.com

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10.04.2006

Bingo Fantasy Successfully Migrates to Playtech Platform

Bingo Fantasy recently announced the successful completion of its migration to a Playtech bingo software platform, also joining Playtech's bingo network, Bingoland.com. Launched originally in September of 2001, Bingo Fantasy is a leading online bingo site which boasts four bingo halls and a wide range of bingo games.

Owned and operated by Sea Gate N.V., Bingo Fantasy's decision to migrate stemmed from the efficient service of Playtech's platform and administration system received by Bingo Fantasy's sister site, Bingo777.com, which has been operating on Playtech's platform since 2003.

As part of the migration, Bingo Fantasy has joined Bingoland.com, a bingo network supporting fully customized bingo games, complete with multiple rooms, a choice of game types, scratch cards and embedded progressives. Following its successful migration, Bingo Fantasy will be able to immediately capitalize on Bingoland.com's substantial resources in terms of players, prize money and centrally prepared marketing collateral. Part of the reason Bingo Fantasy selected Playtech to be its software provider was for access to the Bingoland Network's cutting-edge software, tremendous jackpots and for the friendly and dynamic online bingo community and limitless options that the network offers its players.


“The decision to move to Bingoland was rooted in our desire to constantly give our players more,” said Bingo Fantasy Manager Adam Sutherland. “We've been giving bingo fans great online bingo action since 2001, and we're now embarking on a new era with new partners. We're sure that this will result in a much better online bingo experience for our players,” he added.


Playtech's Marketing Director commented, "The Playtech team is extremely satisfied with Bingo Fantasy's smooth and successful migration to our platform. We are fully confident that Bingo Fantasy will soon benefit from the many advantages that our bingo network and product offer.”

About Bingo Fantasy
Founded in 2001, Bingo Fantasy is a leading online bingo site, which boasts four bingo halls and a wide range of bingo games. Bingo fantasy, which is owned and operated by Sea Gate N.V., offers classic American 75-ball bingo and 90-ball UK bingo, in addition to built-in scratch cards, slots, multi-line, multi-reel progressives, and video poker games.
www.BingoFantasy.com

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23.April 2006

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01.06.2006

Playtech to Release Another Exclusive Game

In line with ongoing efforts to expand its games portfolio and provide its licensees with new and attractive casino games, Playtech has recently released yet another exclusive casino game – Tequila Poker. This comes after the release of Playtech’s first exclusive and popular game Blackjack Switch, a game available solely to Playtech licensees. The recent release is the latest in a long line of new product development by Playtech, enhancing the company’s foothold as an industry leader and providing operators with extra marketing value due to the game's exclusivity to Playtech licensees.

Released in April of 2006, Tequila Poker premiered in the land-based Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas last year, and has recently been accepted by the Nevada Gaming Commission for deployment in various land-based casinos throughout Las
Vegas. In the online arena, Tequila Poker's creators have licensed the game exclusively to Playtech.

Tequila Poker is a unique card game combining two game modes, High Tequila which is a high/low type game, and Tequila oker which is a poker style game. The game is played with a single deck of cards and in every round the player, using the initial four cards dealt, can opt to either continue the hand based on High Tequila or Tequila Poker rules, or can fold the hand and forfeit the ante. Once the player has chosen a preferred game mode, the ante bet is doubled, two more cards are dealt and the final outcome is determined based on the six cards dealt. According to High Tequila rules, the combined value of the five highest ranking cards is calculated, with a total result of 46 or higher considered a winning hand. In the Tequila Poker mode, the six cards are used to construct the best five card poker hand, with a pair of aces or higher winning the hand. In both game modes, the paytable is relevant only to the bet while the ante is paid back at a rate of 1:1.

Avigur Zmora, Playtech CEO commented, "Tequila Poker is another great example of Playtech's commitment to the success of their licensees. We are happy to be able to increase the frequency of casino games releases, and even more so when we are able to release exclusive games for the sole use of our licensees. This new addition to our casino games portfolio is expected to attract both existing and prospective players. The benefit is two-fold – a new exciting game and a great marketing tool bound to attract many new players due to its exclusivity."

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02.06.2006
Partnership Contract

Playtech, the AIM listed international designer, developer and licensor of software for the gambling industry, today announces that it has agreed to exclusive terms with TankSoft Inc, one of the foremost speciiiaaaaaliiiiiiizzzzzzzts in mahjong gaming software.

As a central part of Playtech's strategy to build on its market leading position in Asia and to gain competitive advantage it aims to offer its Licensees the best mahjong products available. After extensive research TankSoft was chosen as the ideal partner in that it is the only company that offers solutions to the major issue of collusion. It also allows Playtech to offer a full range of mahjong games which include country specific versions and various unique and patented features. Playtech expects to be able to offer its Licensees mahjong games by the end of 2006.

TankSoft is a well established and respected company in its gaming field, having been responsible for mahjong products dating back to 2000 and is the holder of several key mahjong patents. Its management team has unparalleled experience
with President and CEO, Dr Tai-Up Kim, involved in the game for over 30 years. The company also retains the consultant Mr Ide Yosuke, who has been world mahjong champion on several occasions and has published more than 20 books on mahjong. TankSoft has previously licensed its mahjong programme libraries to Nexon Japan who have been utilizing the TankSoft product on their play for fun sites.

Avigur Zmora, CEO of Playtech, commented: "We have 11 sites that cater specifically to the Asian market that have been requesting mahjong games from us. In order to ensure the quality of product that our licensees have come to expect from Playtech we have been careful to find the best partner in this field. In TankSoft we believe we have found that partner. By the end of 2006 we will have added TankSoft's market leading games and functionality to Playtech's tried and tested core gaming platform which will help us to further penetrate the Asian market."

TankSoft President, Dr Kim, commented: "We are very excited to be working with the industry leader in gaming software for Asia, if not the world. Amongst the many companies that approached us, they were the only ones that recognised the importance of the measures taken to completely negate collusion and the other features that make our games truly unique. The combination of our dynamic and reliable games coupled with Playtech's highly respected platform should result in a world leading mahjong offering."

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17.07.2006
Imperial E-Club Releases New Bingo Site on Playtech Platform

Playtech recently announced the successful launch of a new bingo site - Bingoday, owned and operated by Imperial E-Club Ltd, one of the industry's leading online gaming operations. Imperial E-Club Ltd., licensed in Antigua and Barbuda, has chosen Playtech as its sole software provider since its inception in 2001, and its release of Bingoday further enhances Playtech's impressive bingo portfolio.

By joining Playtech's bingo platform, Bingoday will also become a member of Playtech's proprietary Bingoland.com network, which supports fully customized games, multiple rooms, a selection of game types including built-in scratch cards, slots, multi-line & multi-reel progressives, video poker games and much more. Bingoday's offering, which includes both 75-ball and 90-ball options, offers four different bingo halls, live professional chat moderators and many other unique features. Following its successful launch, Bingoday will immediately be able to capitalize on Bingoland's significant resources in terms of players, prize money and centrally prepared marketing collateral in addition to the network's cutting-edge software and huge jackpots.

"Given Imperial E-Club's long-term experience with Playtech, it was a natural decision to use Playtech’s bingo software technology, as well as the BingoLand Network, for the launch of our first bingo site, www.BingoDay.com. With innovative, cutting-edge technology plus unmatched service and support, Playtech has helped to boost Imperial E-Club’s casino and poker sites to leadership positions in online gaming. They have consistently stayed ahead of the competition by anticipating growing consumer needs – and we’ve remained on the Playtech technology platform for its responsiveness in answering these needs. We've enjoyed many excellent years with Playtech, building a strong technical relationship and a tried-and-true record of online success," stated Jay Douglas, Manager of Bingoday.

"With huge jackpots, an established network of veteran players and friendly, professional staff, Bingoday offers its players the absolute most for their money," concluded Douglas.

Avigur Zmora, Playtech CEO commented, "The Playtech team is extremely pleased with Bingoday's launch and is looking forward to its online success. Imperial E-Club operates some of the most successful Internet operations and we are confident that their latest offering – Bingoday – will become a major success, like their current offerings.”

About Imperial E-Club
Imperial E-Club is the operator of several leading online casino platforms and one of the industry's leading online gaming operations. Imperial E-Club consistently provides the highest levels of professionalism and customer service to their ever-growing player population. Serving all the world's major markets in multiple languages, Imperial E-Club operates many of the world's most popular online casinos and fastest-growing poker rooms. All Imperial brands are unique with specially designed websites, software and promotional activities.

www.bingoday.com

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26.07.2006
Playtech Announces Trading Update for the Second Quarter of 2006

Playtech, the international designer, developer and licensor of software for the gambling industry, today announces a trading update for the second quarter of 2006.

Highlights
• Total Revenues for the quarter increased by 133% compared to the same period last year and 22% on the previous quarter to $25.4 million

• Casino Revenues for the quarter increased by 121% compared to the same period last year and 21% on the previous quarter to $22.0 million

• Poker Revenues for the quarter increased by 701% compared to the same period last year and 30% on the previous quarter to $2.7 million

• As of 30 June 2006, Playtech had 42 active licensees operating a total of 137 game sites, representing an increase of eight new licensees and an addition of 34 new game sites compared to the same period last year and an increase of four new licenses and 22 new game sites on the previous quarter

• Significant progress made in new products and platforms development - Videobet, Mobile and Mahjong - enhancing Asian market appeal

• Percentage of player income from the USA continued to decrease – reduced to 48% from 58% over the same period last year and from 49% in the previous quarter

• Continuing focus on Asian and European markets. Asian revenues increased 17% during the second quarter compared to the first quarter of 2006 and European revenues increased by 33% over the same period

Commenting on today's trading update, Avigur Zmora, CEO of Playtech said: "Playtech has shown very strong growth over the past quarter. Both Casino and Poker revenues continue to grow and our policy of geographical diversification continues on track. It is also very encouraging to see the progress in our development pipeline. We look forward to the second half of the year with confidence."

For further information:

Avigur Zmora,
Chief Executive Officer, Playtech Ltd
c/o Bell Pottinger + 44 (0) 207 861 3232

Bell Pottinger
David Rydell/Peter Otero + 44 (0) 20 7861 3232



Second Quarter Trading Update

Playtech has continued to experience very strong trading in the second quarter across the Company, despite this period being a traditionally weak quarter in the online gaming industry. Revenues from Casino, Playtech's core product, continued to grow faster than the market owing to the high number of new licensees joining the company and the strong performance of existing licensees.
Poker revenues, currently 11% of total revenues, showed a significant increase over Q2 2005, clearly illustrating the effectiveness of the Company's effort to diverse its product offering. The poker network, iPoker, is gaining popularity and reached a peak of more than 11,000 concurrent players during the period.


Licensees

New licensees continue to be signed up, which, in line with the Company's strategy of geographical diversification, predominately cater for the Asian and European markets. Playtech also continues to work with its existing licensees to create unique branding and marketing options by adding new games and game sites.
During the second quarter the Company launched four new licensees, compared to two in the first quarter of 2006 and three in the second quarter of 2005. 22 new game sites were also added for both existing and new licensees in this quarter, compared to six in the first quarter of 2006 and 13 in the second quarter of 2005. The vast majority of Playtech's new licensees' pipeline caters for the Asian and European markets.


Geographical diversification

The Company continues to add high quality licensees from around the world with a focus on Europe and Asia. The percentage of players' income contribution attributable to non-US players has increased during the second quarter.
Management expects Asia to continue growing its percentage of total revenues starting in the fourth quarter helped by the release of specific games targeting Asian players and the launch of new licensees which have been postponed until after the World Cup.

Playtech continues to maintain its strategy of creating a more balanced geographical business portfolio. As a result over the past six months it has launched two licensees catering for Asia, three licensees catering for Europe and one licensee catering for North America.


Product and platform expansion

Playtech continues to develop products for specific markets worldwide.
Developments in the following products are of note in the second quarter.

•Videobet

Playtech has completed the development of its software for interactive video terminals and expects to install its software for the first machines during the third quarter. This marks the Company's first move into land based gaming markets and allows it to extend the expertise and game portfolio it has developed with its online casino products. It should be noted the Company does not intend to build or produce the terminals themselves at this stage, but to
focus on providing the software.

•Mobile

Playtech has launched its first real money mobile application as part of its unified platform, supporting five of its top 2006 online casino games. The management believe that there is significant potential for this application in a number of countries, most notably in Asia, and is working closely with its Asian licensees in preparation to launch a fully operative customize product for this market by the end of 2006.

•Mahjong

As part of its strategy to further penetrate the Asian market, Playtech has signed an agreement in the second quarter to license exclusive intellectual property rights to elements of the Mahjong game. Playtech believes that this new intellectual property will create a strong competitive edge over competing products in the region. The Company aims to launch the first phase of its Mahjong product by the end of 2006 and will make further announcements in due course.


Current trading

We enter the third quarter with confidence. Diversification of the product portfolio and international expansion remains a key element of the Company's strategy. Playtech is on the verge of launching a number of new client sites.
New country and region specific products are close to completion and we expect to announce the sign up of new licensees and expect the new products and platforms, including videobet, mobile, Mahjong, along with other Asian games, to start generating revenue by the end of the year.


Second Quarter Key Performance Indicators

Revenues

Three months ended 30 June 30 June Change 31 March Change
'000 ($) 2006 2005 2006

Total Revenues 25,411 10,898 133% 20,767 22%
Casino Revenues 22,141 9,955 122% 18,246 21%
Poker Revenues 2,723 340 701% 2,090 30%




Licensees and Game Sites

As of 30 June 30 June 31 March
2006 2005 2006

Number of Licensees 42 33 38
Number of Game Sites 137 103 115



Relative Share of Geographical Diversity(1)

Three months ended 30 June 30 June 31 March
2006 2005 2006

North America - USA 48% 58% 49%
North America - Canada 4% 4% 4%
Europe 26% 22% 24%
Asia Pacific 20% 13% 21%
Rest of the World 2% 3% 2%



Nominal Growth in Geographical Regions

Period Q2 2005 to Q2 2006 Q1 to Q2 2006

North America - USA 93% 20%
North America - Canada 133% 22%
Europe 176% 33%
Asia Pacific 259% 17%
Rest of the World 55% 22%



First Half Key Performance Indicators

Revenues

Six months ended 30 June 30 June Change
'000 ($) 2006 2005

Total Revenues 46,178 19,300 139%
Casino Revenues 40,387 17,631 129%
Poker Revenues 4,813 506 851%



Relative Share of Geographical Diversity(1)

Six months ended June 30 June 30
2006 2005

North America - USA 49% 62%
North America - Canada 4% 4%
Europe 25% 20%
Asia Pacific 20% 11%
Rest of the World 2% 3%



Nominal Growth in Geographical Regions

Period H1 2005 to H1 2006

North America - USA 89%
North America - Canada 139%
Europe 199%
Asia Pacific 335%
Rest of the World 60%


(1) The relative share is calculated as the total players income derived from the specific region divided by the total income from all regions


About Playtech
Playtech develops unified software platforms for the online gambling industry, primarily targeting existing online operators wanting to upgrade their system; sportsbooks looking to diversify and land-based operators making their online debut. Playtech gaming applications — online casino, poker, bingo, live gaming, land-based kiosk networks and fixed-odds games — are fully intercompatible and can be freely incorporated as stand-alone applications, accessed and funded by players through the same user account and managed by the operator by means of a single powerful management interface. Founded in 1999, Playtech has over 250 personnel distributed globally, around eighty percent of whom are engaged in research and development of current and future gaming technologies.
www.playtech.com

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07.08.2006
Playtech Set for Addition to Games Portfolio

Playtech recently announced its July release of new games with the addition of another four games to its games portfolio, expanding the number to over 90. This game release is the latest effort by Playtech's product development team, well-known throughout the online gaming industry for its top-quality graphics, advanced performance and an overall entertaining gaming experience.

The new games, which include Ugga Bugga, a 10-row mutli spin video slots, 50 line Jacks or Better video poker, 20-line Lotto Madness video slots and Dollar Ball - which introduces a brand new concept to online gaming and is an exclusive Playtech offering– shall be released to all Playtech licensees in the coming days.

The Ugga Bugga game is a new, 10 row multi spin video slot game based on an African tribal concept. 50 lines Jacks or Better takes the Jacks or Better concept to a whole new level by increasing the number of rows, thereby allowing for a wide range of bet options for any player, regardless of budget constraints. Lotto Madness, a 20 line video slot game featuring a bonus round in which free spins with a win multiplier can be won, has been highly anticipated by Playtech licensees following the success of previous 20 line video slot games. Additionally a new progressive game called Dollar Ball, an exclusive Playtech offering available only to its licensees, has been added to the game portfolio. Dollar Ball, a side game embedded within the new Lotto Madness video slot, introduces a new feature in which players may opt to bet one additional dollar as a progressive side bet before spinning the reels of the Lotto Madness game. Running as a progressive lottery type game, Dollar Ball runs in conjunction with the main video slot game effectively allowing players to play two different games simultaneously.

According to Avigur Zmora, Playtech CEO, "The latest additions to Playtech's game portfolio have been created in-step with the traditional Playtech policy of product development based on the needs and requests of Playtech licensees and their clients. Not only have we created games with a proven success record among players, but we've also brought a whole new concept to online gaming, the progressive side bet developed exclusively for Playtech licensees. These games have been released in answer to demands from both operators and players and are part of Playtech's efforts to release more games in greater frequency."

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10.08.2006
Playtech signed a contract with ukbetting plc

Playtech, the AIM listed international designer, developer and licensor of software for the gambling industry, today announces that it has signed a contract with ukbetting plc to migrate its highly successful casino brands, which complement the operator's leading sportsbook sites, to the Playtech software platform.


ukbetting.com and totalbet.com, both of which are focused on the UK and European markets, will be tightly integrated with the Playtech platform through its proprietary integration package which has been created to provide added-value to sportsbook operators and their customers.


This latest migration brings the total number of Playtech licensees to 44, operating a total of 139 game sites.


Playtech's casino product incorporates a customized software package designed specifically with sportsbook operators and sports fans in mind and offers operators' players over 90 richly-themed games, including some of the best progressive games in the industry. This is based on Playtech's industry leading Next Generation (NG) platform which supports multiple window gameplay, integrated web presentation within the gaming environment and an embedded real-time ticker display. These technological developments provide increased operator control over gaming content and consequently increase player conversion rates across all games.


Avigur Zmora, CEO of Playtech, commented "Playtech continues to attract quality operators seeking to enhance their offering and increase their bottom line and I am delighted that one of the UK's leading sports content and gaming operators has become a Playtech licensee as a result. This is a clear endorsement of our technically superior product and we believe that our package will benefit ukbetting's players by offering a richer gaming experience. This agreement presents a great opportunity to both Playtech and ukbetting and I look forward to a long and successful relationship with them."


Eric Semel, CEO of ukbetting plc, commented: "We are looking forward to working in partnership with such a respected and trusted software developer as Playtech. The Playtech casino product and backend real-time marketing tools are market leaders, and will provide a quality player experience to our users. The integration of our casino brands is the final step needed in order for our customers to play all of our products, namely sports betting, casino, poker, and games from a single wallet."