iPoker Launches Exclusive Promotions for new Players

DOUGLAS, Isle of Man, April 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Following the recent closure of some of the big card rooms in the poker industry, iPoker is excited to announce a huge range of special offers and promotions to players searching for a new place to play.

iPoker is the industry's largest poker network, and is certified in all of the regulated markets in which it operates. Connecting a huge range of leading card rooms, players benefit from unrivalled liquidity and some of the most lucrative prize pots in the poker world.

New players to the iPoker network will receive up to a $1000 bonus for their first deposit, one of the largest in the industry. Upgrading the Golden Hand promotion, players who participate in every 10,000 round hand will share an extra $200. Furthermore, this weekend will see a range of tournaments with one-off huge prize pots, rising to $200,000.

With over 30,000 players at peak time, and more than 60 card rooms, iPoker is the only place to play.

About iPoker

Playtech's poker network iPoker has over 35,000 concurrent players at peak time, making it the largest poker network in the world. With a strong presence in Europe, iPoker is the network of choice for the major European gaming brands looking for record levels of liquidity. Dedicated networks for the Italian, French and Serbian regulated markets have been customised to suit the needs of local players, and operate in full compliance with the jurisdictions of each region. http://www.ipoker.com

About Playtech

Playtech develops unified software platforms and content for the remote and land-based gaming industry. Leading gaming applications include casino, poker, bingo, sports betting, live gaming, casual and fixed odds games. Playtech provides licensees with the tools to maximise cross-selling opportunities, player loyalty and yield, all through the powerful management interface; the IMS. The system's fully integrated, cross-platform capability enables players to access 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 companies such as lotteries, and new entrants making their online gaming debut, particularly in the newly regulated markets.

Founded in 1999, Playtech is headquartered in the Isle of Man and has over 1,000 employees located in development centres in five countries, the majority of whom are engaged in research and development of current and future gaming technologies.

    http://www.playtech.com

    Contact:

    Mor Weizer
    Chief Executive
    +44(0)20-7861-3232

SOURCE Playtech