Stockholm 2010-03-31
PRESS RELEASE
bwin selects Net Entertainments CasinoModule for Italy
Net Entertainment has signed an agreement with bwin´s Italian subsidiary Gioco
Digitale Sp.A for the delivery of the award winning CasinoModule to both Gioco
Digitale as well as bwin's Italian site bwin.it.
bwin is the world's leading listed online gaming provider with over 20 million
registered players. bwin is through Gioco Digitale and bwin.it the leading
operator on the Italian market offering online-poker, sports betting and lottery
with a total market share of ca 25 percent.
The agreement with Net Entertainment means that Gioco Digitale and bwin.it
extends the product offering to also comprise casino games and there is an
ambition to extend the partnership within the bwin group moving forward. Launch
will take place as soon as possible after the requirement specifications have
been publicized by the Italian authorities which is expected during the first
half of 2010.
”The license agreement with Net Entertainment gives us access to a wide range of
market leading casino games which is an important focus area for our continued
growth”, says Paolo di Feo, General Director for Gioco Digitale.
Italy is one of the first countries in Europe to regulate the domestic market
for online gaming through licensing. The agreement with bwin is the second in a
short period of time which Net Entertainment seals with a leading Italian
operator.
”We are delighted that bwin has selected us as their strategic partner and wish
them welcome as a customer. The agreement means that Net Entertainment becomes
the prime supplier of online casino software in Italy”, comments Johan Öhman,
CEO for Net Entertainment.
For additional information please contact;
Johan Öhman, CEO Net Entertainment; Phone +46 8 57 85 45 00
johan.ohman@netent.com
Net Entertainment is a premium supplier of digitally distributed gaming systems
used by some of the world's most successful online gaming operators. The core
product, CasinoModule™, is a complete gaming platform comprising high quality
games and a powerful administration tool. Operators are provided a customized
solution that is easily integrated ensuring short time to market and a cost
efficient operation. Net Entertainment is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm
(NET-B). More information about Net Entertainment is available on
www.netent.com.
