NEW YORK and LONDON, Oct. 26, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Electronic Game Card, Inc. (OTCBB:EGMI), the creator of the Electronic GameCard, today confirms that the Norwegian Association of the Disabled has signed an agreement to use Electronic GameCards in a promotion.
A spokesperson for Electronic Game Card, Inc. said: "We are delighted that the Norwegian Association of the Disabled has become the first Nordic company or association to use our Electronic GameCards in a promotion. The Nordic region represents a significant opportunity for the Company."
About Electronic Game Card. Inc.
Electronic Game Card Inc., (OTCBB:EGMI), develops, produces and markets innovative games to the lottery, casino, and promotional industry worldwide. The Company's lead product is the EGC GameCard, a unique, credit card-sized pocket game combining proprietary technology of interactive capability with "instant win" excitement. The "Electronic GameCard" can be programmed to suit a variety of gaming and promotion applications. EGMI's client base is across the $100 billion global market of state and national lotteries, gaming and casinos, Indian gaming and the expanding sales promotion and incentive markets. EGMI develops sales and marketing relationships with agents globally and has a joint venture with a major lottery focused U.S. listed corporation which owns approximately 8% of the EGMI common stock. For further information, please visit www.electronicgamecard.com
July 2005, the Public Gaming Research Institute (PGRI) named the Electronic GameCard(tm) as a 2005 Lottery Product of the Year during its conference in Las Vegas. The PGRI award recognizes the importance of new products to the growth and continuing success of worldwide lotteries.
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. The Company believes that its expectations, as expressed in these statements, are based on reasonable assumptions regarding the risks and uncertainties inherent in achieving those expectations. These statements are not, however, guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially. Risk factors are listed in the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-KSB and Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.