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Playtech receives an official Certificate of Prior Approval from the Alderney Gaming Control Commission (AGCC), one of the most highly regulated gaming jurisdictions. The AGCC ensures that its Certificate-holders meet strict international standards that attract the small number of high-quality companies that currently lead the online gambling world today.
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Playtech announces its membership in the Remote Gambling Association (RGA), 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.
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Playtech successfully completes the migration of the Hard Rock Casino to its platform. 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. Originally launched in July of 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.
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Playtech's subsidiary Videobet, is launched. Offering a comprehensive land-based terminal gaming platform for operators looking to streamline their operation and increase business performance, Videobet acquired formidable experience and resources from its years working with Playtech.
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Playtech also carries certification from ABB, the leading trade association representing bookmakers in Great Britain. Founded in 2002 following the merger of the British Betting Office Association (BBOA) and the Betting Office Licensees Association (BOLA), ABB's primary objective is to help create an environment in which the public can enjoy fair and responsible gaming provided by socially responsible bookmakers. Two of the most significant developments in this respect have been the introduction of the Social Responsibility & Good Practice Code for Licensed Betting Offices and the Code of Good Practice for Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs). Both of which demonstrate a commitment to develop a culture throughout the industry where social responsibility is regarded as a priority.
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On 28 March 2006, Playtech’s shares are successfully admitted to the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange, valuing the company at approximately £548 million. Trading under the ticker symbol PTEC.L, the placing raised approximately £265.2 million gross through a placing of 103,142,466 ordinary shares. Such shares have been placed with a broad range of international institutional investors, including those from both the US and the UK, a clear endorsement of the company’s offering, business model and prospects.
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ToteSportCasino is launched by the Tote, the 4th largest bookmaker in Britain, in what is seen as a strategic deal by Playtech as it looks to establish itself in the lucrative UK gaming market. Full integration with the Tote’s proprietary sportsbook software ensures ease-of-use with single username and account functionality for a seamless gaming experience.
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Playtech releases a customized software package aimed at sportsbook operators, which includes virtual horse racing, fourteen new fixed-odds games, instant-access flash games and integrated lives scores & odds data tickers.
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Playtech’s share of the UK sportsbook market continues to grow, with the launch of integrated casinos and other branded gaming applications for such household names as bet365, the Tote, Betfred, and the Stanley Leisure group.
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Playtech receives the official Certificate of RNG Evaluation from TST, the respected Accredited Testing Facility which was one of the first to be accredited by the AGCC.
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Playtech launches the new major version upgrade for its gaming platform, codenamed “NG”, including new games, improved functionality and first-to-market features such as multiple game play. The enhanced technology platform takes advantage of the latest web standards and technologies that are widely used in advanced web based systems and have proved their reliability.
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Playtech expands its online games portfolio to include new slot games, original fixed odds arcade games, and even more card games. The expanded portfolio appeals to a wide variety of punters and gaming environments alike. Among the new slots games added, 20-line multi-coin slot games have proven the most successful slot game type in land-based casinos. Fixed odds arcade games have consistently attracted a diverse crowd of punters in both casino and sportsbook environments, and additional card game variations enhance the already rich gaming experience.
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Playtech strengthens its presence in the Asia Pacific sector by opening a state-of-the-art Live Gaming facility - offering customers the latest in video stream technology, a choice of live dealers, and advanced dealer-player collusion detection and prevention tools - and an Asian support center provides players in the region with 24*7 assistance in Chinese.
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Playtech’s gaming software receives the official Certificate of Evaluation from BMM International, a respected accredited testing facility and principal consultants to major gaming and wagering regulatory bodies, manufacturers, casinos and gambling operators throughout United States, Europe, and Asia/Pacific.
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Ex-Futurebet licensees TBFD Media launch two new casinos on the Playtech platform, Indio Casino and African Palace Casino. The latter is the first dedicated online casino build aimed at the South African market to offer players Rand as a currency option.
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Playtech launches a groundbreaking multiplayer poker product on the iPoker network. Featuring a first-ever choice of both 2D top-view and 3D side-view playing modes in a single application, multiple tournament options, animated avatar technology, advanced player collusion prevention tools and the benefits of network run promotions, competitions and fully scheduled tournaments organized by a team of poker pros.
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Asia’s leading gaming solutions provider, the Bayview Group, announces the launch of two new gaming sites designed specifically with the Asian gaming community in mind – Megasport Casino.com and Dafa888.com.
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Christchurch Casinos (Kiwi Casino) announce the launch of two new bingo games on the Bingoland network – Kiwi Bingo and Tiki Bingo.
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Sports Interaction, the first online sportsbook to be fully licensed and regulated in North America, launches a branded casino on the Playtech platform - Sports Interaction Casino.
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In a strategic move to gain a foothold in the lucrative sportsbook market, Playtech signs a deal with industry leader BetWWTS.com to launch its debut casino – Bet Casino - on the Playtech platform. Special automated procedures, developed by Playtech, allow WWTS to replicate their existing users’ accounts in the Playtech system and synchronize user data between the two systems remotely.
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Baraka Casino is launched in the east African Republic of Tanzania, on a new land-based kiosk system developed by Playtech, based on its acclaimed online casino software.
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Playtech announces the launch of its first licensed bingo operation, Ruby Bingo, operated by InterContinental Casinos (New York Casino & USA Casino) and the first bingo hall to join the company's new worldwide bingo network, Bingoland.
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U.S. based and previously licensed in the Isle of Man, Action Online Casino is re-launched on the Playtech platform.
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Golden Palace Casino, one of the biggest and most respected online operations, is re-launched on the Playtech platform.
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Casino Del Rio is launched by the operators of Casino Tropez, fast becoming one of Playtech's most successful licensees. Shortly afterwards, the operators of Playtech's first ever licensed casino - Club Dice Casino - launch Carnival Casino.
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Playtech launches its latest product, Live Gaming, a real-time videostreamed gaming concept featuring live dealers with whom players can play and chat with 1-on-1.
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Tropez Casino and Gold Gate Casino are released featuring 'new generation' client software, 45 new games, animated 3D graphics, faster client software downloads and more.
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Leading operators Sunny Group and Intercontinental Casinos launch new versions of their successful online casinos using a modified version of Playtech's 'new generation' client software. Sunny Group launches Casino Fortune, Miami Beach Casino and Mapau Casino; InterContinental Casinos launch USA Casino and New York Casino.
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Successful online operator Pair of Dice Ltd launches Black Widow Casino and Grand Banks Casino on the Playtech platform.
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Several new features are launched over the summer: live online support, refer-a-friend for cash and prizes, a compulsive gambling prevention tool, and brand new games exclusive to Playtech like Multi-Line Multi-Spin Slots and Blackjack Switch - the latter designed in conjunction with a U.K. based games innovator.
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Playtech launches Casino Solei, the first established European land-based casino to go online.
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Kiwi Casino, an existing online operation, owned by one of Australasia's most respected land-based casino groups, Christchurch Casinos, well known for its government regulated land-based casino properties in New Zealand, is re-launched on the Playtech platform. Previously, Kiwi Casino was voted Best New Online Casino by Gambling Online Magazine in 2001.
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Sterling House Casino is launched, becoming the latest addition to the Pair of Dice Group and the first Playtech licensed casino to operate exclusively in Pounds Sterling.
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The Main Street Vegas Group launches three casinos on the Playtech platform: Vegas Casino Online, Twin Aces Casino and Las Vegas USA Casino. Three additional casinos will follow (see below).
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New Playtech licensee Intercontinental Online Gaming launches Casino King and Casino Las Vegas.
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Main Street Vegas Group launches an additional three casinos: Diamond Deal Casino, Sun Palace Casino and Slots.com.
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Club Dice Casino launched - featuring version 1.1 of Playtech's Client software. Innovative features include Comp points system and player VIP clubs, real time game and transaction histories, multi-platform compatibility and multiplayer modes.
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Playtech launches Swiss Casino, representing the first major deal struck with an existing online operator. The casino features version 1.2 of Playtech's client software. Six new games added including Progressive Jackpot games and Multi-Line slots.
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City Club Casino is launched in a strategic deal with an existing online casino.
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Club Dice Casino voted one of the top ten Internet casinos by Jupiter Media Metrix.
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Brandy Casino is launched in a major deal with a Russian group of land-based casino operators.
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Market analysis and product definition commences. Close collaboration with land-based and online casino operators helps in examining the existing gaming software and identifying weaknesses in the market. The blueprints of Playtech's software architecture take form.
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Playtech founded by entrepreneurs from the casino, software engineering and multi-media industries.
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