Wager Works Casinosoftware News

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13.03.2002

MGM MIRAGE (NYSE:MGG) Selects WagerWorks as Content and Technology Partner for Online Casino

Partners with Orbis to Create Industry’s Most Compelling and Credible Online Casino and Sportsbook Solution

SAN FRANCISCO, CA and LAS VEGAS – March 13, 2002 – WagerWorks, Inc., the leading technology and content provider for the online gaming industry, announced today it has been selected by MGM MIRAGE (NYSE:MGG) to develop its online casinos. MGM MIRAGE, headquartered in Las Vegas, owns and/or operates through subsidiaries 19 casino properties on three continents. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

WagerWorks, which has been the content and technology provider for MGM MIRAGE’s online prize site since its inception in March, 2001, develops and markets a comprehensive Internet gaming system that enables gaming operators in regulated markets to implement a complete online casino solution. WagerWorks’ technology and high quality content allows these companies to increase customer acquisition and maintain a highly interactive relationship with their end-users. WagerWorks has recently completed the integration of WagerWare with Orbis’ OpenBet sportsbook system, which has also been selected by MGM MIRAGE. Target customers include online and brick and mortar casinos that currently operate in regulated markets and international online businesses (e-commerce companies, portals/search engines, online communities, etc.).


“The popularity of MGM MIRAGE’s prize site can be attributed to WagerWorks’ unparalleled content suite,” said Bill Hornbuckle, president and COO of MGM MIRAGE Online. “Their proven record of delivering reliable and innovative technology solutions for online gaming, coupled with their team’s 50 plus years of collective experience in the fully regulated gaming industry, makes WagerWorks and Orbis the ideal partners to help us establish our international online gaming presence.”


In order to concentrate on the international expansion of its online gaming initiative, MGM MIRAGE will phase out the points program on May 1 for its U.S. prize gaming site at www.PLAYMGMMIRAGE.com. The site will remain live and continue to offer the finest online gaming content available.


“WagerWorks is excited to be the partner of choice for the development of MGM MIRAGE’s online casinos,” added Andrew Pascal, CEO of WagerWorks. “We’ve been working closely with Orbis on a fully integrated system that leverages our robust casino gaming platform with their proven sports offering. Our relationship with MGM MIRAGE is the first in a series of upcoming announcements that will showcase how WagerWorks’ technology can help established brands leverage the Internet to expand their business operations.”



“We are very enthusiastic about our relationship with MGM MIRAGE and our partnership with WagerWorks,” noted Charles Malir, vice president of marketing at Orbis. “We have demonstrated our expertise in the area of online sports systems and MGM MIRAGE’s selection of us through our partnership with WagerWorks reaffirms this. We firmly believe that the WagerWare system from WagerWorks combined with our Openbet sports engine, will be recognized as the most compelling and credible online solution in the marketplace.”



"The international marketplace offers the greatest opportunities for gaming in a cash environment," said Marc Falcone, managing director of gaming and leisure research with Bear Sterns. "WagerWorks’ content, technology, and strategic relationships (with established brands like MGM MIRAGE) makes them unquestionably well‑positioned to capture a significant share of the market."


About WagerWorks
WagerWorks, Inc. develops and markets a complete Internet gaming solution that enables established casino companies in regulated markets to leverage their market position and brand equity online. As a veteran of the traditional casino industry, WagerWorks has adhered to the highest standards imposed by the U.S. regulatory authorities. Founded in April of 2000 by Silicon Gaming, Inc., the company has implemented a broad line of products with unparalleled integrity and un-matched quality, including the Odyssey slot machine and accompanying library of innovative game titles.



About MGM MIRAGE
MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGG) is an entertainment, hotel and gaming company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, which owns and/or operates through subsidiaries 19 casino properties on three continents. Its U.S. holdings include: Bellagio, the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino -- The City of Entertainment, The Mirage, Treasure Island, New York -- New York Hotel and Casino, the Boardwalk Hotel and Casino and 50% of Monte Carlo, all located on the Las Vegas Strip; the Golden Nugget in Downtown Las Vegas; Whiskey Pete's, Buffalo Bill's, the Primm Valley Resort and two championship golf courses at the California/Nevada state line; the exclusive Shadow Creek golf course in North Las Vegas; the Golden Nugget in Laughlin, Nevada; the Beau Rivage resort on the Mississippi Gulf Coast; and the MGM Grand Detroit Casino in Detroit, Michigan. The Company is a joint venture partner on Borgata at Renaissance Pointe, a resort under development in Atlantic City, New Jersey and also controls several development sites in the oceanfront resort community. Internationally, MGM MIRAGE owns and operates the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Darwin, Australia and manages casinos in Nelspruit, Witbank, Johannesburg and East London, Republic of South Africa. For more information on MGM MIRAGE and its operating subsidiaries, visit our website at www.mgmmirage.com. Statements in this release which are not historical facts are “forward looking” statements and “safe harbor statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and/or uncertainties, including risks and/or uncertainties as described in the Company’s public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



About Orbis
Orbis is a UK company that leads global technology developments in interactive betting over multiple platforms. Orbis' software powers the betting sites of more than 11 of the world's major bookmakers and media organizations including Ladbrokes (the UK's largest bookmaker), Blue Square, the UK Tote, Paddy Power, Stanley Leisure and BSkyB. Based in West London, the company is wholly owned by NDS Group plc (NASDAQ/NASDAQ Europe: NNDS).



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RANK PARTNERS WITH WAGERWORKS TO LAUNCH

IT’S HARD ROCK CASINO ONLINE



HardRockCasino.com Leverages WagerWorks and Orbis
To Launch the Best Casino Brand Online


SAN FRANCISCO, CA and LONDON, UK – July, 2002 – Rank Interactive Gaming (IOM) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of leisure and entertainment giant The Rank Group Plc (FTSE:RN), has partnered with WagerWorks, the online gambling industry’s most innovative provider of interactive casino content and technology, to develop and launch its Hard Rock Casino Online (www.hardrockcasino.com). Rank currently has more than five million customers for its thriving offline gambling business.

Using WagerWare from WagerWorks, Rank has created and launched a casino site that combines the personality of the Hard Rock Brand with the entertainment value of the most authentic casino games available on the Internet. Visitors to the HardRockCasino site can elect to ‘Play for Free’ or ’Pay to Play’ a variety of table, card, and slot offerings.

Damian Cope, managing director of Rank Interactive Gaming, noted, “We searched long and hard to find a technology and content partner that best suited the Hard Rock brand. Our search ended with WagerWorks. The quality of their content, operating experience, and unwavering commitment to compliance made them the right choice for Rank.” Cope further explained, “It is our intention to lead this market by offering the most entertaining experience for our members. Our partnership with WagerWorks allows us to leverage their library of over fifty proprietary games as well as develop new features that will be unique to the Hard Rock Casino.”

WagerWorks’ WagerWare online gambling system recently completed a rigorous evaluation by GGS, an industry leading Accredited Testing Facility for the testing and evaluation of gaming machines, gaming equipment and systems. GGS certified that WagerWorks’ system complies with all regulations prescribed in the Online Gambling (Systems Verification) Regulations 2001, Statutory Document No. 296/01, providing unequivocal proof of the company’s commitment to regulated online gaming, and the security and integrity of the gaming system it has built for HardRockCasino.com.

Rank Selects WagerWorks to Develop
Online Casino for Hard Rock Brand
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Andrew Pascal, president and CEO of WagerWorks, commented, “The launch of the Hard Rock online casino is a significant milestone for our company. Our technology platform and application suite have satisfied the most rigorous testing and certification process yet to be conducted for any system supplier.” Pascal added, “The games and features offered through this partnership with WagerWorks are sure to be ‘winners’ with HardRockCasino.com customers, who are guaranteed a world class online casino experience.”

The WagerWare platform was developed in partnership with Orbis Technology, the world’s leading provider of sports betting products. It combines the WagerWorks game engine, compliance module, and host of casino administration tools with Orbis’ Sports Wagering platform. The combined product enables operators to offer a fully integrated casino and sports wagering experience for their customers.

Charles Malir, director of marketing at Orbis commented, “the integration of the technologies from Orbis and WagerWorks, have resulted in the industry’s most complete system solution. We’re thrilled that Rank has elected to leverage the combined strengths of the two companies.”

“WagerWorks’ deal with Rank clearly illustrates the company’s progress in becoming a substantial international force in the online gaming industry,” said Marc Falcone, managing director of gaming, lodging and leisure equity research for Deutsche Bank Securities.

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SKY BET partners with WagerWorks to Launch Skybetvegas.com



BSkyB’s betting operation delivers authentic interactive casino experience using
technology and content produced by WagerWorks.


SAN FRANCISCO, CA and LONDON, UK – June 24, 2003 – WagerWorks announced today the successful implementation and launch of Sky Bet’s interactive casino web-site. The site, www.skybetvegas.com, is powered by WagerWare, the Company’s proprietary software and is operated from the highly regulated jurisdiction of Alderney by Bonne Terre Limited (trading as Sky Bet), a wholly owned subsidiary of British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB).

The introduction of Skybetvegas.com reflects the successful integration of one of the media industry’s most respected brands and casino industry’s most compelling product offerings. The result is an online gaming venue where consumers can experience the thrill of authentic casino gaming without the risk typically associated with off-shore casinos.

Andrew Pascal, president and CEO of WagerWorks, commented, “The successful launch of skybetvegas.com supports our firm belief that established consumer-oriented companies are best positioned to capture the Internet gaming prize. Already the response has been good”, Pascal added, “supporting our claim that consumers are discriminating and would much prefer a quick, engaging, and refined experience to the slow and confusing games that are typical of yesterday’s products.”

Nick Rust, Managing Director of SkyBet, said; ‘We are very pleased with the skybetvegas.com initiative. We conducted an extensive research and selection process over six months before selecting WagerWorks, and we were impressed by the quality of their product, and the proactive stance they have taken to proper regulation of the product and provision of a safe and engaging casino experience for consumers.”

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WAGERWORKS INTRODUCES THE PRICE IS RIGHT ™ ONLINE


Casino Software Supplier is the Exclusive Online

Provider of Game Show Property



LONDON, UK and SAN FRANCISCO, CA – July 8, 2003 – WagerWorks announced today the successful production and launch of The Price Is Right online. During the The Price Is Right beta trial, WagerWorks’ adaptation of this world-renowned game show quickly demonstrated its potential for acquiring and retaining customers by outperforming Roulette, Blackjack and all other games on the same site. These early results begin to validate the strength of WagerWorks’ content strategy and position. By leveraging popular brands and proven game formats, WagerWorks is introducing products with the potential to tap a much larger consumer audience. The company acquired exclusive online rights to The Price Is Right through a partnership with FremantleMedia Licensing Worldwide – owner of this popular game show format.

According to Andrew Pascal, President and CEO of WagerWorks, “The exceptional performance of The Price Is Right comes as no surprise.” The Price Is Right has demonstrated its brand strength with its many adaptations into new mediums, including IGT’s traditional slot machines and Lycos’ skill-based/prize application.” Pascal added, “with more than 50 Pricing Games in The Price Is Right show repertoire, the product has endless opportunities for successful brand extensions. The recent introduction is only the first of many games and unique formats to come.” Since the show was launched in 1956, The Price Is Right has been broadcast in twenty seven countries and during the year to date it has aired in seven countries regularly finding itself outperforming its lead-in programme and ranking first in its time slot.



The game will now be available exclusively on sites powered by WagerWare, the Company’s proprietary software, including www.skybetvegas.com and www.hardrockcasino.com. “We are committed to setting the standard for online gaming in terms of quality and brand recognition, so we will continue to introduce properties that have an established audience,” stated Pascal. “Our exclusive agreement with FremantleMedia represents yet another step for us in achieving that objective.” The Price Is Right game reflects the successful integration of one of television’s most respected brands and casino proven franchises combined with compelling game design and a regulated and secure environment. The result is a rich online game experience that players can enjoy without the risk typically associated with off-shore casinos.

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Ireland’s largest bookmaker is Alderney’s sixth online casino operator
Alderney, Channel Islands – 28 January 2004: Alderney has added another big name to its list of blue chip online casino operators. Paddy Power, Ireland’s largest betting company, has chosen Channel Island Alderney as jurisdiction for its latest online casino venture “Paddy Power Casino” which went live last week, providing its vast customer base with access to roulette, blackjack and slot machine games through its website www.paddypowercasino.com



After SkyBet, Rank Hardrock Casino , Ritz Club London , Betatthecasino and Games Extra, Paddy Power Casino is the sixth online casino operation to go live from Alderney.

The Paddy Power Casino site is operated by Alderney-based Wager Works Alderney 3 Limited, a wholly-owned Alderney-based subsidiary of WagerWorks. The company was granted an online gaming licence by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission last year.

WagerWorks develops, markets and operates complete Internet gaming solutions and is renowned for providing the best software in the industry and all aforementioned casino online sites, with the exception of Ritz Club London, use Wager Works software.



Commenting on the reason for operating out of Alderney, Paul Mathews, President of Wager Works said “In order to protect the worldwide reputation of WagerWorks and our clients, we needed to find a jurisdiction which could offer us both flexibility and a credible licensing criteria. Alderney provides a first rate regulatory environment which I believe rivals those found in some of the world’s most mature regulatory jurisdictions. More importantly, the Alderney Gambling Control Commission understands the commercial realities facing the e-gaming industry and has adopted a commercially realistic approach towards regulating the industry.”



Established in May 2000, the Alderney Gambling Control Commission has to date issued nine inter-active gaming licences , one electronic betting licence and three certificates of approval. Several more applications are currently being considered. Ends


Editors Contact:

WagerWorks : Paul Mathews, President
Tel: +44(0)1189 255 937
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wagerworks.com
Alderney Gambling Control Commission: André Wilsenach – CEO
Tel +44 (0)1481 823967
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.gamblingcontrol.org
States of Alderney: Ilona Soane-Sands Public Affairs & Marketing Manager
Tel +44(0)1481 824267
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.alderney.net

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Alderney Gambling Control Commission


At a meeting of the Alderney Gambling Control Commission held on Friday 27 February 2004, the Commission issued its 10th Interactive Gaming licence to WagerWorks (Alderney) IV Limited, bringing the total number of licenses to eleven.



WagerWorks IV also obtained approval from the Commission to launch the casino www.thepriceisrightgames.com, a brand name belonging to FremantleMedia, which owns the rights to the well-known show The Price is Right. The casino will be fully managed and operated by WagerWorks on its already approved software.



Apart from the above license, the Commission has issued Interactive Gaming licenses and approved the launching of the following interactive casinos:



Bonne Terre (Skybet) www.skybetvegas.com
Rank Interactive www.hardrockcasino.com
Ritz Interactive www.theritzclubcasino.com
Harrah’s Online Limited www.luckyme.co.uk
WagerWorks www.BETatthecasino.com
WagerWorks II www.gamesextra.co.uk
WagerWorks III www.paddypower.com
VI Limited
CryptoLogic;


Apart from the above Interactive Gaming licenses, the Commission has also issued an Electronic Betting Centre licence to VI Limited, Certificates of Prior Approval to Orbis Technologies; GameLogic and Chartwell Technologies as well as Key Personnel licenses to 54 key employees.





Issued by: André Wilsenach

Chief Executive Officer

Alderney Gambling Control Commission

PO Box 15

Alderney

GY9 3HT

[email protected]



Date: 01 March 2004.

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Virgin and WagerWorks Form Partnership to Develop


Virgin Games

Virgin’s first Interactive Gaming Portal



London, Monday 15th March 2004:



Today, Virgin announced the formation of a business partnership with Wagerworks UK to develop an interactive gaming portal – Virgin Games. Virgin Games, is an operating company within Virgin.com and will be wholly owned by Virgin.



With a projected launch date of Summer 2004 Virgin Games promises to shake up the expanding and often under-served world of on-line gaming. Focussing on games which fulfil the criteria of ‘entertainment, fun, and games for all’, Virgin Games believe that the experience should be rewarding regardless of whether you win or loose.



Simon Burridge, Executive Chairman of the new company commented: “First and foremost Virgin Games is about fun. It is about demystifying the world of gaming and making it accessible to the mainstream. It’s positioning is based in entertainment and reward. Virgin is all about bringing innovation and personality to markets and Virgin Games will be no exception.”



Burridge, who previously led Sir Richard’s Branson’s bid for The Peoples Lottery, will be supported by Oscar Nieboer as Managing Director. Nieboer said : “Fundamentally we want to cater for all player types not just the casino player. So whilst we will be seeking to build on Virgin Atlantic’s status as the UK’s only direct carrier to Las Vegas by bringing lots of Vegas content to the site, we will be also appealing to the wider leisure market. With a unique range of games and prizes, proprietary intra group functionality and a commitment to social responsibility and player protection that is second to none, Virgin Games will seek to break new ground in the online gaming market.”



Paul Mathews Managing Director, WagerWorks UK said: "We are very honoured to be selected to work with a company of Virgin's credentials. We believe that the pairing of Virgin's marketing skills and WagerWorks' game knowledge will enable both companies to bring a rich gaming experience to the players. Although a veteran of the land based casino industry, WagerWorks is primarily an entertainment company and this partnership is the progression of our plan to work with the best brands in the world. Virgin is a unique company with access to many different channels of distribution and we look forward to supporting them in their endeavours".





Editors Notes:

Further details of content and confirmed launch timings will be forwarded as soon as available.



For further information please contact:

Jackie McQuillan Virgin Group PR Director

Tel: 020 7229 4738 Mobile: 07905 309096

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WORLD POKER TOUR™ AND WAGERWORKS TO CREATE INTERNATIONAL WPT- BRANDED ONLINE GAMING SITE

The Site is Poised to Take Advantage of WPT’s Growing International TV Presence,

But Will Not Accept U.S. Bets




Los Angeles, CA (September 7, 2004) -- With the WORLD POKER TOUR™ (WPT) television series expanding its distribution on the international forefront, WPT Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WPTE) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to work with online gaming company WagerWorks Inc. to offer a WPT-branded international real-money gaming website in countries where it is legal for U.S. companies to operate gaming businesses. The site will prohibit or block bets from players in the U.S. and other jurisdictions where online gaming is prohibited.



WagerWorks is recognized as an industry bellwether in terms of legal and regulatory compliance online. Equally important, the company has tremendous gaming expertise -- with a comprehensive gaming offering that features an extensive line-up of premium products. Among its other clients are Virgin Games, BskyB and Hard Rock Casinos. The combination of superior content, a commitment to compliance and a successful operating history are factors that solidified WagerWorks as the vendor of choice for WPT Enterprises.



The WPT online gaming site will showcase a poker room featuring multi-table tournaments for various poker games, including Texas Hold’em, Sit and Go, Omaha, 7 Card Stud and 7 Card Hi-Lo. Additionally, the poker room will be complimented by a WPT-branded online casino featuring a broad table and slot game selection, including authentic table games and WagerWorks’ exclusive online titles Monopoly™, Wheel of Fortune® and The Price is Right™.



WPT Enterprises recently expanded distribution of the WORLD POKER TOUR television series into Canada, the U.K., Australia, Sweden, the Philippines and South Korea, and is negotiating for distribution in other nations. Poker players around the world have been inspired by the success of international winners on the WPT in the past two years. In Seasons One and Two WPT tournaments were won by players from Denmark, Costa Rica, France, Sweden and England.



“As the WORLD POKER TOUR matures, poker enthusiasts can expect to experience our unique brand of entertainment on platforms other than television,” said Steve Lipscomb, Founder and President of WPT Enterprises. “The expansion into international online gaming is a natural fit for the WPT brand and we are pleased to offer our fans in other countries a way to interact with WPT in a fun and challenging online gaming environment. This is the perfect way for us to leverage our international television distribution and international online gaming site.”



WagerWorks does not license its software to or support any operator that accepts U.S. wagers or wagers from other markets and jurisdictions where it is illegal to do so. WagerWorks operates out of the island of Alderney, one of the U.K.’s Channel Islands, and is fully regulated by the Alderney Gambling commission. Its poker system has been certified and tested by the accredited testing agency TST to comply with Alderney technical standards and regulations.



“It has always been WagerWorks’ objective to establish partnerships with leading gaming companies and premier brands in the industry,” said Paul Miltenberger, Founder and Chief Executive Officer. “The World Poker Tour has clearly established itself as both, and we’re pleased to partner with the organization to further extend its brand and entertainment experience online to poker players throughout the world.”



The WORLD POKER TOUR television series launched in the U.S. in March, 2003 and currently airs Wednesday nights at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on Travel Channel.



About WPT Enterprises, Inc.

WPT Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WPTE) is a media and entertainment company engaged in the creation of branded entertainment through the development, production and marketing of televised programming based on poker and other gaming themes. To date, operations have principally revolved around the creation of the World Poker Tour brand through the production and licensing of a television series exhibited on the Travel Channel that is based on a circuit of previously-established high-stakes poker tournaments that we have affiliated under the “World Poker Tour” brand. WPT Enterprises, Inc. is a majority owned subsidiary of Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: LACO). Photos and media information can be found online at: www.worldpokertour.com.

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February 03, 2005 08:00 AM US Eastern Timezone

World Poker Tour and WagerWorks Finalize Agreement and Set Timetable for Launch of International Online Gaming Site

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 3, 2005--


WPT Brand & International TV Exposure Expected to Drive Players to Site Worldwide; WPTonline.com To Debut in 2nd Quarter of '05





WPT Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:WPTE) and WagerWorks finalized its agreement today to develop a WORLD POKER TOUR™ (WPT) branded real-money gaming website. The two companies also announced that the site, WPTonline.com, is expected to go live in the second quarter of this year. WPTonline.com will prohibit bets from players in the U.S. and other jurisdictions where online gaming is prohibited.

"This is the next step in our global branding initiative," explained Lyle Berman, CEO of WPT Enterprises, Inc. "With the WORLD POKER TOUR® now airing in nearly 60 countries, the addition of an international gaming site provides a synergistic engine for growth. We believe the future of online gaming will be driven by strong brands, and the WORLD POKER TOUR is achieving the kind of worldwide recognition that will position us at the forefront of this burgeoning business sector."

The poker craze that ensued when the WORLD POKER TOUR revealed players' hidden cards on television is now fueling the growth of online poker. According to market research firm Christiansen Capital Advisors, L.L.C. (CCA), the global online gaming industry will reach the $10 billion mark in 2005, more than double total revenues in 2002. According to CCA, the European market alone is expected to experience triple-digit growth in online poker over the next two years. As consumer access to broadband continues to grow and technical demands are answered across the globe, WPTonline.com will offer increasing numbers of consumers a best-in-class online gaming experience.

WPTonline.com will showcase a WPT-branded poker room featuring ring games, Sit and Gos, and multi-table tournaments for poker games including Texas Hold'em, Omaha, 7 Card Stud, and 7 Card Hi-Lo. Additionally, the site will feature an online casino with a broad selection of slots and table games including WagerWorks' exclusive online titles Monopoly™, Wheel of Fortune®, and The Price is Right™. On-air promotion of WPTonline.com via international WORLD POKER TOUR television broadcasts will be a primary marketing tool for driving poker players to the site. WPT Enterprises recently expanded distribution of its WORLD POKER TOUR television series into Latin America and the Caribbean, bringing the total number of countries where the show is aired to 57.

"We believe that the WORLD POKER TOUR brand and WagerWorks' Internet gaming assets will be key factors in enabling WPTonline.com to get out of the gate quickly," stated Paul Miltenberger, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of WagerWorks. WagerWorks is recognized as an industry leader in terms of legal and regulatory compliance online. The combination of WagerWorks' proven online gaming platform, commitment to regulatory compliance, proprietary premium content, and successful operating history solidified WagerWorks as the vendor of choice for WPT Enterprises.

WagerWorks does not license its software to or support any operator that accepts U.S. wagers or wagers from other markets and jurisdictions where it is illegal to do so. The company is licensed out of the island of Alderney, one of the U.K.'s Channel Islands, and is fully regulated by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission. The firm's core technologies have been independently validated by testing labs TST and GGS.

The WORLD POKER TOUR, the show that launched the sport, will broadcast 16 new tournaments filmed at leading casinos from Las Vegas to Paris, beginning with the launch of its Third Season on March 2, 2005. The WORLD POKER TOUR airs in the U.S. Wednesday nights at 9 p.m. ET/PT on the Travel Channel and is the highest rated series in the network's history.

About WPT Enterprises, Inc.

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 more than 50 markets globally. WPT Enterprises 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. For show information, tools for improving poker play, and other WPT news, fans may log on to www.worldpokertour.com. The company is also engaged in the sale of corporate sponsorships. WPT Enterprises, Inc. 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 WagerWorks

WagerWorks develops, markets and operates a complete Internet gaming solution that enables established consumer-oriented companies to leverage their operating expertise and brand equity online. As a veteran of the traditional casino industry, WagerWorks adheres to the highest standards imposed by the various regulatory and control authorities. Founded in April of 2000 the company has implemented a broad line of products with unparalleled integrity and unmatched quality. With premier titles such as Monopoly ™, Wheel of Fortune® and a robust Multiplayer poker product, WagerWorks is the industry's leader in creating casino games. The WagerWare platform and the accompanying library of innovative game titles and premier gaming franchises can be found at www.skybetvegas.com, www.virgingames.com, , www.paddypowercasino.com, www.bluesquarecasino.com, www.hardrockcasino.com, www.getmintedxtra.com, www.thepriceisrightgames.com. For more information, please visit www.wagerworks.com.

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 WPT's brand licensing, the development of new television and film projects, the development of WPT 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 WPT. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, WPT's significant dependence on the Travel Channel as a source of revenue; 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 WPT's television programming; the risk that WPT 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 WPT's relationships with key licensing and strategic partners; and WPT's dependence on its senior management team. For more information, review WPT's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Editors Note: Press releases and 300 dpi downloadable photos are available at www.media.worldpokertour.com.

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Contacts











WPT
Jackie Lapin, 818-707-1473
[email protected]
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ICR
Andrew Greenebaum, 310-395-1270
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WagerWorks launches MONOPOLY–On a Roll on Sky Vegas.

Tuesday April 12, 2005


LONDON - WagerWorks marks its interactive television debut with MONOPOLY – On a Roll available on Sky Vegas, the interactive fixed odds games portal on the digital satellite platform. Monopoly is one of the world’s most popular games and this new version delivers players an experience with a surprising Roulette twist. Based on the successful WagerWorks Internet game of the same name, MONOPOLY –On a Roll has been developed for interactive television and gives players the chance to place bets on their favourite properties then roll the dice to see how much they win. Cash prizes are paid to players landing on their chosen properties or on any one of four bonus spots including a Free Parking bonus and a Jail bonus.



According to WagerWorks CEO, Paul Miltenberger, "We are excited about interactive television as a new channel for the distribution of our game content. MONOPOLY –On a Roll marks our introduction into this emerging market and the release of this premium game on the Sky platform represents our commitment to deliver the most compelling games in the industry through any viable medium to reach the broadest community of players.”



Richard Flint, Managing Director of Sky Bet said “The launch of Monopoly –On a Roll on Sky Vegas now means players in over 7.6 million households have the chance to win cash prizes playing a game based one of the world’s most popular board games.”



MONOPOLY -On A Roll is now live in the UK and Ireland on Sky Vegas Players can register and start playing by pressing the red button on the Sky remote control when watching a Sky Channel or by pressing the 'interactive' button and selecting option '9' for The Betting Zone and Win City. Players must be aged 18 or over and will be required to complete the safe and secure registration process to start betting



Or visit any WagerWorks authorized website to play.



About WagerWorks
WagerWorks develops, markets and operates a complete Internet gaming solution that enables established consumer-oriented companies to leverage their operating expertise and brand equity online. As a veteran of the traditional casino industry, WagerWorks adheres to the highest standards imposed by the various regulatory and control authorities. Founded in April of 2000 the company has implemented a broad line of products with unparalleled integrity and unmatched quality. With premier titles such as

MONOPOLY, Wheel of Fortune® and a Multiplayer poker Network, WagerWorks is the industry’s leader in creating casino games. For more information, please visit www.wagerworks.com.



About the Hasbro Properties Group
The Hasbro Properties Group (HPG), the intellectual property development arm of Hasbro, Inc., (NYSE:HAS), translates one of the industry’s richest portfolios of brands into a world of fun and excitement for children and adults globally. Through a host of publishing, lifestyle and entertainment platforms, HPG is able to surround fans worldwide with consumer products that expand Hasbro’s core brands, such as TRANSFORMERS, DUEL MASTERS, MY LITTLE PONY, MONOPOLY and CANDY LAND, beyond the toy and game aisle, creating rich lifestyle experiences.



About Sky Vegas:

Sky Vegas is part of BSkyB’s established Sky Bet service that launched in December 2000 and is available to 7.6 million digital satellite viewers throughout the UK and Ireland. Sky Vegas is host to a number of interactive fixed odds numbers games including Roulette, Super Keno, and Juicy Jackpot.



Sky Vegas can be accessed by selecting ‘Betting Zone’ from the Sky Interactive menu, via the Sky Active portal or by pressing the red button when watching a Sky channel and selecting Jackpots and Cash wins from the menu.






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Contact:

Katie Bolich +1 530 753-2523

[email protected]

Vice President WagerWorks



Tara Hicks Sky press office

+44 020 7705 3416

[email protected]

[Cabo]

27.07.2005

International Game Technology Announces Definitive Agreement To Acquire WagerWorks, Inc.


RENO, Nev., July 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with WagerWorks, Inc. ("WagerWorks") pursuant to which WagerWorks would be acquired by IGT in an all cash merger. The consummation of the merger is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. IGT expects the transaction to be completed in August 2005.

WagerWorks, a privately owned company, is a provider of internet gaming technology, content and services. WagerWorks has distinguished itself with its content portfolio and strict operation policy of not conducting business with operators who knowingly process gambling transactions from the United States. WagerWorks' customers include BSkyB, Rank, Blue Square, Paddy Power, Virgin and World Poker Tour®. They also have important premium content relationships with Sony (including online internet rights to Wheel of Fortune), Hasbro and FremantleMedia.

TJ Matthews, IGT's Chief Executive Officer said, "The acquisition of WagerWorks will help the distribution of IGT game content across new channels and mediums including the internet, mobile devices, and interactive television. WagerWorks' adherence to a strict compliance policy ensures that operators offer the company's products and services to end users in a responsible manner. We are very excited to work with their customer base, content providers and management team to accelerate and enhance WagerWorks' growth prospects."

Paul Miltenberger, Chief Executive Officer for WagerWorks said, "We think this transaction validates WagerWorks' regulatory strategy and reinforces our belief that remote gaming will continue to evolve and mature in a regulated manner, led by credible established gaming companies, like IGT. We've had a longstanding relationship with IGT and our approach to the industry, particularly as it relates to content, is complementary. We're thrilled about the opportunity to utilize IGT's content and intellectual property portfolio to further enhance our product offerings and deliver the most compelling gaming experience to the players."

Under the terms of the proposed transaction, the total consideration paid by IGT would be approximately $90 million, subject to a working capital adjustment. Pending final purchase accounting adjustments including amortization of lifed intangibles and in-process research and development, IGT estimates the transaction to be up to $0.02 dilutive to earnings in both fiscal 2005 and 2006.

In this release, we make some "forward looking" statements, which are not historical facts, but are forward looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to expectations concerning our ability to expand the distribution of IGT's game content and to accelerate and enhance WagerWorks' growth prospects, the belief that remote gaming will continue to evolve and mature in a regulated manner, the proposed timing of the transaction closing and IGT estimates the transaction to be up to $0.02 dilutive to earnings in both fiscal 2005 and 2006. Also, the closing of the transaction and the timeframe for doing so are subject to the satisfaction of agreed upon closing conditions. The failure to satisfy such conditions could result in a failure or delay in closing the transaction.

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in any of our forward looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed. The success of the acquisition and our future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any other forward looking statements, are subject to change and to inherent known and unknown risks and uncertainties. We do not intend, and undertake no obligation, to update our forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances. We urge you to carefully review the following discussion of the specific risks and uncertainties that affect our business. These include, but are not limited to, uncertainties about our ability to pursue successfully the markets targeted by WagerWorks as well as the potential for changes in demand for IGT's or WagerWorks' products because of a reduction in the growth of markets or changes in the popularity of our or their products, the continuing or lingering impact of terrorist-related events on play per game and capital equipment purchases by casinos across our jurisdictions, a change in the appeal of Ticket-In, Ticket-Out technology, a reduction in the pace of the replacement of machines, a decrease in the popularity of our recurring revenue games, the risks of conducting international operations, the adoption of new unfavorable gaming laws or laws applicable to gaming machine manufacturers or online gaming providers, and the uncertainties generally associated with the development, manufacture and sales of gaming machines and systems. Historical results achieved are not necessarily indicative of future prospects of IGT. More information on factors that could affect IGT's business and financial results are included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other public filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

International Game Technology ( http://www.IGT.com ) is a global company specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and sales of computerized gaming machines and systems products.

SOURCE International Game Technology
07/27/2005
CONTACT: Patrick Cavanaugh, Director of Investor Relations, International Game Technology, 1-866-296-4232
Web site: http://www.igt.com

[Newsflash]

30.10.2006

WagerWorks/IGT appoints Marc Wood as Managing Director of WagerWorks


London, England. (October 2006) - WagerWorks/IGT, the premier iGaming software supplier, today announced the appointment of Marc Wood as Managing Director of WagerWorks UK Ltd. Wood has over 20 years experience in developing international large scale technology services businesses, including Europe's largest independent online payment service processor, DataCash.

As Managing Director of WagerWorks UK Ltd, Wood's role will be to industrialise the international operations of WagerWorks by providing a platform for the dramatic growth forecast over the next ten years in the online gaming sector.

Marc Wood comments:

"As well as being a premier online gaming content provider, WagerWorks does not accept online bets from the United States. The recent acquisition of WagerWorks by International Game Technology (IGT) has provided me with the opportunity of helping WagerWorks establish itself as the Microsoft of the online gaming content world, which I believe will happen within the next five years."

Paul Mathews, President of WagerWorks, comments on the appointment of Marc Wood as Managing Director:

"This appointment, along with several other key appointments, represents an additional strategic investment in WagerWorks, following the investment by IGT in 2005. Marc brings with him a number of key skills and the proven track record of taking businesses like WagerWorks to the next stage of their development."

Wood previously held a number of senior roles with Equifax Inc, EDS and Perot Systems, having personally contracted over $1billion of long-term annuity-based income for those companies. He is a published author and commentator on the use of technology and e-enablement in the online sector and has an extensive global network of board level relationships throughout the international marketplace.

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About WagerWorks
WagerWorks is the premier iGaming software supplier, offering fully featured and regulatory compliant online gaming solutions, enabling established gaming and consumer companies to leverage their marketing expertise and brand equity across multiple channels.

WagerWorks has a very powerful and unique product proposition, with exclusive online gaming rights to proven and popular brands such as: Baywatch™, Monopoly, Play Your Cards Right™, The Price Is Right™ and Wheel of Fortune®.

WagerWorks adopts an outside-in approach beginning with the consumer and ending with the gaming operator, and focuses on delivering the most popular and proven land-based casino games through its multiple channels: Internet and iDTV. Operating partners enjoy a significant commercial advantage by delivering proven and differentiated premium content that continuously delivers the most compelling interactive gaming experience to their players.

WagerWorks offers an extensive suite of online games, including multi-line, multi-coin slots machines, traditional table games, fixed odds propositions, and a multi-player poker network, including iDTV and mobile phone solutions. These games are offered in conjunction with registration, verification and banking systems, casino management tools, and regulatory practices, which can be provided on a licensed or fully outsourced basis. The company has a regulatory compliance ethic, derived from its land based heritage and experience.

WagerWorks has strategic alliances with Sony Pictures, FremantleMedia, Hasbro, Action Gaming, PT Games and Games Marketing among others. Furthermore, WagerWorks has also partnered with Quova, Experian, Aristotle, CyberSource, Barclays Bank plc, Barclaycard and Orbis to deliver an authentication solution that is unprecedented in terms of security, reliability and cost-effectiveness.

Press Contact for WagerWorks:
Barry Walker
Black Chilli Media
[email protected]
Tel: +44 (0)870 850 6158

[Newsflash]

15.11.2006

WagerWorks/IGT adds content and functionality to the world's first online entertainment site, HitsvilleCasino.com


London, England. (November 2006) - WagerWorks/IGT, the premier iGaming software supplier, has announced its collaboration on a new online gaming platform, HitsvilleCasino.com, celebrating the R&B sounds of Detroit.

HitsvilleCasino.com is the brainchild of Detroit businessman Herbert J. Strather, who has enlisted the help of legendary recording artists The Four Tops, Otis Williams of The Temptations, The Miracles, The Joe Billingslea Contours, The Vandellas, Mary Wilson and many others to add content to this new music, entertainment and gaming site. HitsvilleCasino.com is scheduled to debut in November 2006, with this unique online entertainment site merging the excitement of gaming with the classic sounds and legendary artists of the celebrated Detroit Hitsville-era.

Leading iGaming software supplier WagerWorks/IGT has developed HitsvilleCasino.com's safe and secure gambling technology, infusing the site with a feature-rich and regulatory-compliant casino environment. The site will boast a full suite of more than 50 top-tier casino games including slots, blackjack, video poker and roulette, along with traditional WagerWorks/IGT favourites such as The Price is Right™, Monopoly and Wheel of Fortune®. Other WagerWorks/IGT games will follow.

Paul Mathews, President, WagerWorks/IGT, comments:
"We are delighted to have been selected for this unique online gaming project. With the introduction of HitsvilleCasino.com we will effectively raise the bar on what an online gambling and entertainment experience can be."

Herbert J. Strather, Chairman, Hitsville Venture LLC, enthuses:
"We are creating a true entertainment and lifestyle brand that celebrates the world's continuing love affair with the celebrated legends that continue to thrill crowds worldwide. This is a total music entertainment experience, the perfect complement to the legendary classics. I am truly excited about this project."

For the music fan, HitsvilleCasino.com is being created to showcase the sights and R&B energy associated with the world-renowned Hitsville era, all within an online gaming environment. Visitors to the site will have VIP access to HitsvilleCasino.com promotions, trivia games, sponsored concerts, vacation trips, jewellery and one-of-a-kind memorabilia from the Hitsville legends.

HitsvilleCasino.com utilises highly reliable and secure technology to deliver a unique online gaming experience. U.S. residents may not place bets on the casino site under current U.S. regulations but may participate in HitsvilleLive.com scheduled to open later this year where they can play games of skill and be a part of a total entertainment experience including the Hitsville World of Shops, Hitsville Boutique and Hitsville Trivia.