BENEVENTO, Italy, January 7 /PRNewswire/ -- RM Royal Media Ltd., the world's largest online Rummy software provider, and Microgame S.p.A., service provider leader for online public games in Italy, have signed an agreement for the integration of Rummy games into the People's Network, the biggest online player community in Italy managed by Microgame, within the first quarter 2010.

According to the agreement the companies plan to launch an advanced online multiplayer Rummy network that focuses on Italian Rummy variations such as Scala Quaranta, Burraco and Ramino, alongside other popular Rummy variations.

RM Royal Media provides the application of the Rummy games with structure, game play and features very similar to most leading Poker applications. All players registered on the websites of the more than 60 gaming operators served by Microgame will be able to play their favorite Rummy games in Sit and Go tables and Multi table tournaments for fun or money. The large People's Network player base (more than 1.400.000 registered users) guarantees an engaging game experience and elevate jackpots.

Fabrizio D'Aloia, President and CEO of Microgame S.p.A. said; "With the RM Royal Media's advanced Online Rummy System we integrate into our gaming platform and into the People's Network a product approved with huge success on other markets enlarging the catalogue of our People's Network Skill games with Rummy variations very interesting for the Italian players. We are certain that the popular Rummy games will yield great results in Italy thanks to the long and international experience of RM Royal Media and the market know-how of Microgame and the People's Network gaming operators."

"Italians proved to be enthusiastic players of Rummy. We are delighted to join forces with Microgame, an industry leader in the Italian market, and offer Italian rummy fans to join our ever growing online Rummy Community. The collaboration with Microgame will allow us to tap into the regulated Italian market and its large customer base that is eager to play these games online." added Udy Yosha, chairman of RM Royal Media.

Microgame S.p.A.

Microgame S.p.A., founded in 1996, is an independent Gaming Service Provider authorised by the Italian Autonomous State Monopolies Administration (AAMS). Microgame is a leading company on the Italian market and Service Provider number one for remote gaming. At present Microgame manages more than 1.400.000 online gaming accounts. In 2008 Microgame has generated a gaming turnover of more than 490 millions EUR and value of production of more than 85 millions EUR. In November 2009 the International private equity fund Monitor Clipper Partners L.P. (MCP) invested into Microgame and holds at present 41% of the share capital of the company.

RM Royal Media Ltd.

RM Royal Media established in 2007, is the world's largest online Rummy software provider. It launched its first brand, RummyRoyal.com, in the middle of 2007. Since then, the company has grown and its Rummy community has flourished in over 14 supported languages. RM Royal Media specializes in online multi-player Rummy games and provides a distinguished network. With over a decade of accumulative experience in the gaming industry, it is very clear as to why RM Royal Media is the provider for the world's top online Rummy solution.

    Further information:

    Microgame S.p.A.
    Marketing
    Tel: +39-0824-565401
    E-mail: marketing@microgame.it

    RM Royal Media Ltd
    Marketing
    Tel: +357-22699222
    E-mail: info@rmroyalmedia.com

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