Netplay TV PLC - Agreement with Parlay
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Netplay TV PLC
22 January 2008
Date: 22 January 2008
On behalf of: NetPlay TV plc ("the Company" or "Netplay")
Immediate Release
NetPlay TV plc
Agreement with Parlay Entertainment
NetPlay TV plc (AIM: NPT), the interactive TV gaming company, is pleased to
announce that it entered into an agreement on 22 January 2008 with Parlay
Entertainment, world's leading bingo software developer, to extend its Big Box
Bingo TV offering to incorporate 76 additional web-based games. It is
anticipated these additional games will be live on both Big Box Bingo and
SuperCasino.com by end of Q1 in 2008.
Parlay Entertainment Inc, based in Canada, is world's leading developer and
licensor of online bingo software. The Company's multi-player, multi-platform
technology is used to develop online bingo sites worldwide. Some of their
clients that use Parlay solutions include Virgin, AOL and Yahoo.
Netplay TV and Parlay Entertainment will together develop an online solution
that enables Big Box Bingo, as well as a host of slot games, to be played
online. Further development will include mobile phone integration, television
streaming and the integrating of Parlay's software to power the televised bingo
game.
Big Box Bingo's interactive TV game show was launched in July 2007. Airing
weekly on Sky Channel 847 at 6.30pm, the show allows viewers to play along with
an interactive bingo game from the comfort of their own homes.
NetPlay also produces the Live Roulette TV show, airing on Sky Channel 847
between 12 noon and 4am every day of the week. As part of the agreement, Parlay
will also add additional web games to the Live Roulette offering as it migrates
to its new domain; www.supercasino.com. The addition of these web games will
allow its customers to play a variety of casino games online as well as on the
TV.
Martin Higginson, Chief Executive of NetPlay TV, said:
"Our formula of a quality live TV show, big prizes and the ability to mark real
bingo cards at home has already proven to be a winning combination. By
combining the flexibility of the internet with the trusted medium of television,
we've created a potent new gaming product that players really love.
"It is a natural progression to extend the offering online, allowing our
customers to play bingo and other online games any time they please. Our
partnership with Parlay will harness the power of Parlay software, as well as
Parlay's considerable experience in the online bingo space. This is the next
step in our mission to offer a truly converged gaming experience."
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Enquiries:
NetPlay TV plc
Martin Higginson, Executive Chairman www.netplaytv.plc.uk
Pat Greene, Finance Director Via Redleaf
Redleaf Communications Tel: 020 7822 0200
Emma Kane/Sanna Lehtinen/Mike Ward netplay@redleafpr.com
Landsbanki Securities (UK) Limited
Sindre Ottesen Tel: 020 7426 9000
Parlay Entertainment Inc.
Tyler Schwartz, Communications Specialist Tel: +1 (905) 337-6532
tyler.schwartz@parlaygroup.com
Notes to Editors:
• Publication photographs are available from Redleaf Communications or
www.redleafpr.com
About NetPlay TV plc
NetPlay TV plc is listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange (NPT).
NetPlay TV operates a number of interactive gaming services under a UK gaming
license, including Live Roulette and Big Box Bingo. www.liveroulette.com
www.bigboxbingo.com. These services can also be viewed live on television on Sky
Channel 847 12 noon - 4am. Virgin One 12 midnight - 3am, and Bravo TV 1am - 4am.
The Company is focused on the delivery of a converged interactive gaming
experience allowing its customers to interact with its games on a variety of
platforms, TV, Internet and mobile from a common integrated wallet.
About Parlay Entertainment
Parlay Entertainment Inc. is the world's leading developer and licensor of
online bingo software. As the inventor and patent holder of Internet bingo,
Parlay was the first company in the world to develop and deploy a commercial
Internet bingo product. Parlay Bingo is available in both 75-number and
90-number versions and is complemented by a full suite of lottery and casino
games. The company's multi-player, multi-platform technology is used to power
more online bingo sites than any other software provider in the world. Some of
the world's best-known brands use Parlay Bingo solutions, including Virgin, AOL
and Yahoo. Parlay also powers two leading European bingo networks operated by
St. Minver and The Gaming Network. Parlay is headquartered in Oakville, Canada
with locations in Bridgetown, Barbados and Valletta, Malta.
For more information on Parlay solutions and services, please visit our Web site
at www.parlaygroup.com
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