Cryptologic News 2007

[Casinonews]

25.04.2007

WPT Enterprises and CryptoLogic Join Forces for WorldPokerTour.com
The World Poker Tour to join CryptoLogic's award-winning online poker network

TORONTO, ONTARIO, Apr 25, 2007 (CCNMatthews via COMTEX News Network) -- CryptoLogic Inc. (TSX:CRY)(NASDAQ:CRYP)(LSE:CRP), a leading software developer to the global Internet gaming industry, and WPT Enterprises Inc. (WPTE), the global leader in poker entertainment, announced today a three-year contract that will move the World Poker Tour's® (WPT) gaming site for the international market to the world's largest shared gaming network that does not accept bets from U.S. citizens. The agreement, entered into with CryptoLogic's wholly-owned subsidiary, WagerLogic Limited, will introduce CryptoLogic's proven poker software while delivering a unique WPT look and feel that will only be offered to WorldPokerTour.com customers. The new WPT poker room is expected to launch in June 2007.
"Liquidity is a big deal in this business," said Steven Lipscomb, President, Founder and CEO of WPTE. "CryptoLogic has proven itself to be an industry leader that delivers a superior product. This deal ensures that starting with day one of our online gaming re-launch there will be a plethora of cash games and tournament offerings available for our customers on a stable and proven platform. We will launch with a look and feel unique to World Poker Tour and will work with WagerLogic to incorporate additional WPT features that will begin to redefine and distinguish our product and customer experience."

"It is the perfect strategic step for both companies, as World Poker Tour and CryptoLogic are pioneers in the global gaming phenomenon," said Javaid Aziz, CryptoLogic's new President and CEO. "WagerLogic's flexibility in working with licensee-specific software needs, as well as its adherence to strict regulatory standards and our shared commitment to growth in markets where on-line poker is embraced, are just some of the key factors that brought WPT and CryptoLogic together."

In line with US legislation, none of WagerLogic's licensees takes wagers from US-based players.

The three-year contract between WagerLogic and WPT will run until June 30, 2010, with an expected go-live date for poker in June 2007. WagerLogic will also provide the eCash services and support and customer call services to the WPT gaming sites. WagerLogic will also develop a suite of casino games for WPT, which will include Blackjack, Roulette, Millionaire's Club, Bejeweled and The Hulk.

"World Poker Tour has quickly become one of the top entertainment brands worldwide," said AJ Slivinski, WagerLogic's Managing Director. "We look forward to contributing to their success as they continue to grow and expand their business."

About WPTE (www.worldpokertour.com)

WPT Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WPTE) is a company engaged in the creation of internationally branded entertainment and consumer products driven by the development, production, and marketing of televised programming based on gaming themes. WPTE is the creator of the World Poker Tour®, a television show based on a series of high-stakes poker tournaments that airs on the Travel Channel in the United States and in more than 150 markets globally. WPTE currently licenses its brand to companies in the business of poker equipment and instruction, apparel, publishing, electronic and wireless entertainment, DVD/home entertainment, casino games, and giftware. The company is also engaged in the sale of corporate sponsorships. For show information, tools for improving poker play, and other WPT news, fans may log on to www.worldpokertour.com. WPTE is a majority owned subsidiary of Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:LACO). Photos and media information can be found online at: www.worldpokertour.com/media.

About CryptoLogic® (www.cryptologic.com)

Focused on integrity and innovation, CryptoLogic Inc. is a world-leading, blue-chip public developer and supplier of Internet gaming software. CryptoLogic's 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 its gaming software and services to blue-chip customers who offer their games around the world to non-U.S based players. For information on WagerLogic®, visit www.wagerlogic.com.

CryptoLogic's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: CRY), the NASDAQ Global Select Market (symbol: CRYP) and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (symbol: CRP).


WPTE FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT DISCLAIMER:

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements. Certain information included in this press release (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by WPT Enterprises, Inc.) contains statements that are forward-looking, such as statements relating to the expansion of WPTE's brand licensing, the development of new television and film projects, the development of WPTE corporate sponsors and other business development activities, as well as statements regarding other capital spending, financing sources and the effects of competition. Such forward-looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of WPTE. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, WPTE's significant dependence on the Travel Channel as a source of revenue; difficulty of predicting the growth of our online gaming business, which is a relatively new industry with an increasing number of market entrants; reliance on the efforts of CryptoLogic to develop and maintain the online gaming website in compliance with WPTE's business model and applicable gaming laws; the potential that our television programming will fail to maintain a sufficient audience; the risk that competitors with greater financial resources or marketplace presence might develop television programming that would directly compete with WPTE's television programming; the risk that WPTE may not be able to protect its entertainment concepts, current and future brands and other intellectual property rights; risks associated with future expansion into new or complementary businesses; the termination or impairment of WPTE's relationships with key licensing and strategic partners; and WPTE's dependence on its senior management team. For more information, review WPTE's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

CRYPTOLOGIC FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT DISCLAIMER:

Statements in this press 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.

SOURCE: CryptoLogic Inc.

[Casinonews]

26.04.2007

CryptoLogic to Hold Analyst/Shareholder Conference Call
To discuss its 2007 first quarter results

TORONTO, ONTARIO, Apr 26, 2007 (CCNMatthews via COMTEX News Network) -- CryptoLogic Inc. (TSX:CRY)(NASDAQ:CRYP)(LSE:CRP) announced today that on the morning of Thursday, May 10, 2007 before the market opens, the company will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007.
Javaid Aziz, President and CEO of CryptoLogic, cordially invites you to participate in the company's analyst/shareholder conference call to be held on May 10, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. (Toronto time). A live webcast of the call will also be available. Management will review the financial results for the 2007 first quarter and discuss recent developments, to be followed by a question and answer period.

Conference Call
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Date: Thursday, May 10, 2007
Time: 8:30 a.m. Toronto Time
Local Dial-In Number: 416-695-9719
Toll Free North America: 1-888-789-0089
Toll Free International: (Country Code) 800-4222-8835


To participate, please call five to ten minutes prior to the 8:30 a.m. start of the teleconference. This conference call will be recorded and available for replay approximately one hour after the completion of the call, up until midnight May 17, 2007. To listen to the replay, please dial 416-695-5275 or 1-888-509-0081, passcode 643097#. A tran.... of the call will also be made available on CryptoLogic's website at www.cryptologic.com under Investor Information.

Webcast

To access the live audio webcast, please go to www.cryptologic.com and click on Investor Information/Events, or http://events.onlinebroadcasting.com/crypt...51007/index.php prior to 8:30 a.m. Windows Media Player is required to listen to the webcast. If you do not have the player, a free download is available at www.microsoft.com. A rebroadcast of the webcast will be available for 120 days.

[Newsflash]

02.05.2007

CryptoLogic Secures Exclusive Licence for 'Jewel Quest®'

E-gaming software developer the first to introduce the popular treasure hunt game in a play-for-real format

CryptoLogic Inc. (TSX:CRY)(NASDAQ:CRYP)(LSE:CRP), a leading software developer to the global Internet gaming market, continues to bring the Internet's most popular online casual games to the world's most popular Internet casinos. The company announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, WagerLogic Limited, has secured an agreement for the exclusive rights to develop the first-ever slot version of Jewel Quest®, an award-winning, hugely popular and visually stunning puzzle-match game by iWin, Inc.

Jewel Quest is the third and latest in CryptoLogic's casual games series, which includes slot adaptations of wildly popular online games such as Bejeweled™ and Cubis™. Players can join the fast-paced treasure hunt on CryptoLogic-powered Internet casinos as of June 2007.

"CryptoLogic continues to pioneer play-for-real casino versions of wildly popular Internet games such as Bejeweled and Cubis - and we're confident that we have a new 'jewel' in our crown," said Javaid Aziz, CryptoLogic's President and CEO. "Jewel Quest's exciting bonus rounds, ever-changing layers and spectacular visuals are certain to engage players everywhere. Based on the popularity of CryptoLogic's casual game series, it's clear we've enhanced entertainment for players - and enhanced business for our customers. The addition of Jewel Quest to our award-winning casino line up is further proof that CryptoLogic is leading the way with some of the Internet's most exciting and innovative entertainment concepts."

Listed as one of the top three grossing online casual games, Jewel Quest is widely played on major portals such as MSN.com, Yahoo! and AOL. It has been downloaded more than 40 million times since its debut in 2004. In a unique twist on the classic matching game, players can explore the ancient Mayan civilization and join a hunt for hidden treasures, jeweled skulls, gold coins, masks, statues and diamonds. When they match consecutive artifacts, the tiles underneath them turn to gold. Once all of the tiles have been transformed, players can unlock a bonus prize and move onto the next of five levels of play. With wagers starting at Pounds Sterling 1, players can win up to 2,000 times their bet.

"With another exciting product in our steady stream of casino innovations, CryptoLogic continues to break new ground in the Internet casino market - increasing player loyalty and delivering success for our licensees," added A.J. Slivinski, WagerLogic's Managing Director.


About iWin, Inc.

iWin, Inc. is a premier developer, publisher and distributor of best-selling casual games. Founded in 2001, iWin creates games that are played across multiple platforms and channels. iWin's games, such as Family Feud™ and Jewel Quest® 2, are distributed at retail locations, mobile platforms, its games portal, and other top online destinations. iWin.com offers more than 300 single-player and multiplayer casual games, spanning across all genres. For more information, please visit www.iwin.com.