Playtech Launches its Mobile Poker with Coral Interactive

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Feb 24, 2014, 06:23 ET

LONDON, February 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Playtech, the international designer, developer and licensor of software and services for the online, mobile, TV and land-based gaming industry, is pleased to announce that one of its top licensees, Coral Interactive, has launched Playtech's Mobile Poker solution.

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This launch is an extension of Coral Interactive's current Poker offering, allowing their players to enjoy their favourite Poker games on the go using Playtech's Mobile Hub functionality. Built on HTML5 technology, the Mobile Hub is compatible with web browsers, native applications and all HTML5 ready devices. Suitable for both tablet and mobile devices, players can access the games anytime, anywhere and choose from a large variety of Cash Tables and Speed Games.

Craig Perry, Coral Interactive's Head of Poker, said, "Coral Poker continues to see very strong year-on-year growth and we're delighted to have added Poker to our mobile offering giving players the full gaming experience on the move. As we strive to recruit more and more recreational poker players we see mobile as the ideal tool to engage them."

Playtech's mobile platform also features a wide range of marketing tools that allow operators greater flexibility in running their business and maximising their cross-sell opportunities.

Shay Segev, Playtech's COO, commented, "We are very excited to launch our Mobile Poker offering with Coral Interactive. In today's fast paced environment where more and more activities are performed on the go, offering players the ability to play their favourite games anytime, anywhere is vital for any operator. I am sure the mobile platform and the extensive range of marketing tools available on Playtech's Mobile Hub, will provide Coral Interactive with a strong competitive advantage in the Poker space."

About Playtech

Playtech develops unified software platforms and content for the online and land-based gaming industry, together with providing a range of ancillary services such as marketing, hosting and CRM services.

The Group's capabilities enable the delivery of an integrated software or turnkey solution, with players accessing online, broadcast, mobile and server-based gaming terminals through a single account.

New licensees include existing online operators upgrading or diversifying their offering, land-based casino groups, government sponsored entities such as lotteries, and new entrants making their online gaming debut, particularly in newly-regulated markets.

Founded in 1999, Playtech is listed on the London Stock Exchange and has over 3,000 employees located in twelve countries. Its leading gaming applications include casino, poker, bingo, sports betting, live, mobile and social gaming, casual and fixed odds games.

http://www.playtech.com

For further information contact:

Playtech Ltd
Mor Weizer, Chief Executive Officer
Ron Hoffman, Chief Financial Officer
c/o Pelham Bell Pottinger
+44(0)20-7861-3232

Adam Kay, Head of Investor Relations
+44(0)1624-645954

Pelham Bell Pottinger
David Rydell / Olly Scott / Guy Scarborough
+44(0)20-7861-3232

SOURCE Playtech