LONDON, January 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Playtech, the international designer,
developer and licensor of software and services for the online,
mobile, TV and land-based gaming industry, is very pleased to
announce its membership of the Gaming Standard Association ('GSA')
as a platinum member.
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The new membership will see Playtech take an active role in
defining global gaming standards as part of GSA's Online Gaming
Committee. GSA facilitates the identification, definition,
development, promotion and implementation of standards to enable
interoperability, innovation, education and communication in the
global gaming industry.
As a market leader, Playtech will proactively contribute and
lead the online category for the benefit of all gaming
manufacturers, suppliers, operators, players and regulators alike.
Playtech brings proven experience in online, mobile and retail
gaming across a range of products, including casino, poker, bingo
and games. Its technology is used to manage more than 30,000 gaming
machines and 50 casinos using a cross-platform functionality that
facilitates a multi-product and multi-channel gaming
experience.
Additionally, Playtech's Information Management Solution
operates as an open platform that integrates with any third party
provider content. Playtech is a proven expert in regulated markers
and operates in many countries including the UK, Italy, France, Spain, and Finland and is due to enter the Dutch market
in the near future with Holland Casino.
With such strong industry experience, coupled with extensive
knowledge of regulated markets, Playtech will be able to help the
GSA form global online standards that will benefit the gaming
industry as a whole.
Shay Segev, Playtech's COO,
commented, "Playtech brings proven experience to GSA and we are
very excited to join GSA as a platinum member. We strongly believe
our extensive industry experience will enable us to contribute
significantly to GSA's gaming standards for the benefit of the
entire industry. It will also allow us to enhance our open platform
functionality and ensure unification across provider's offerings,
which will enable endless possibilities in terms of content
integration. Such amalgamation will satisfy both operator's and
regulator's needs."
GSA President Peter DeRaedt said,
"Playtech joining the association will be a driving force
supporting our strategic plan and ensuring the association's
continued relevance within the industry. As a Platinum member, and
with their vast experience and knowledge in the interactive gaming
market, Playtech will take a leadership role in our Online Gaming
Committee (OGC). The OGC is just beginning its efforts to create
online gaming standards, and GSA encourages like-minded businesses
to join us so that they, too, can provide direct input into the
future of online gaming."
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.
http://www.playtech.com
For further information contact:
Playtech Ltd
+44(0)20-7861-3232
Mor Weizer, Chief Executive
Officer
Ron Hoffman, Chief Financial
Officer
c/o Pelham Bell Pottinger
Adam Kay, Head of Investor
Relations
+44(0)1624-645954
Pelham Bell Pottinger
David Rydell / Olly Scott / Guy
Scarborough
+44(0)20-7861-3232