LONDON, Feb 04 (MARKET WIRE) --
Leading full service mobile gaming solutions provider Spin3 (www.spin3.com)*,
powered by Microgaming, the world's largest online gaming software provider, has
announced the appointment of its first UK-based executive. Betting and
Gaming sector expert Mark Hirschfield is taking up the role of Chief
Executive, UK Operations. His appointment signals Spin3's intention to
further establish itself as the leading provider of mobile gaming solutions
in the UK.
Formerly of leading law firm Mishcon de Reya, Mark Hirschfield has developed
a unique reputation for being a highly entrepreneurial internet lawyer whilst
working as a corporate lawyer in Mishcon's prominent Betting and Gaming Group
since its inception in 2004. Whilst at Mishcons Mark worked as a lawyer in the
Group which carried out many of the industry's landmark online gaming M&A and
IPO
transactions.
During his legal career at Mishcon de Reya, Mark was the relationship lawyer
for
Spiral Solutions, Spin3's parent company, and provided continuity on the
company's
legal and commercial issues. Despite only being 29 years old, Mark has also had
entrepreneurial success during his career, having been awarded Student
Entrepreneur of the Year in 1999 at the modest age of 19. In addition to
remaining a consultant at Mishcon de Reya, Mark currently holds directorships
in a number of online businesses, primarily in the online advertising sector and
other directorships in the property and food retail sectors.
Matti Zinder, Head of Spin3, says, "The appointment of Mark Hirschfield is a
major coup for Spin3. Mark brings a compelling mix of legal and business
experience which we believe can drive our penetration in the UK market. This
move
is a significant investment in Spin3's UK operation, and plays an integral
part of the company's global strategy for success in 2008."
Mark Hirschfield, Spin3's Chief Executive, UK Operations, says, "Spin3 has a
great reputation for leadership and innovation in the sector. My aim is to
drive Spin3's growth into new markets through its ever-expanding portfolio of
market
leading products. We plan to expand our wireless capabilities to build
relationships with UK carriers, and grow our line-up of land-based casinos with
OnCash, Spin3's interactive casino system for land-based enterprises. By
expanding into new sectors beyond its traditional customer base, Spin3 can
lead the UK mobile gambling market in the years to come."
Mishcon de Reya will continue to represent Spiral Solutions as their lawyers
in
the UK.
* -- Spin3 is a division of Spiral Solutions Ltd.
About Spin3 (www.spin3.com)
Spin3, a division of Spiral Solutions Ltd., has partnered with
Microgaming,the world's leading developer of online gaming solutions, to provide
turnkey
solutions for the mobile gaming arena. The complete offering includes dynamic
wireless real and play-for-fun casino systems, flash casino, marketing services
and innovative technologies that push the interactive gaming industry to new
frontiers.
About Microgaming (www.microgaming.com)
Since the company developed the first true online casino software over a
decade ago, it has led the industry in providing innovative, reliable gaming
solutions. Thanks to an unrivalled R&D programme, that averages 60 games per
year and a unique 'partnership' approach to working with operators;
Microgaming powers 120 of the world's most profitable casino sites. The
company's front and back-end software supports multiplayer, multilanguage games
--
over 350 of them, all uniquely branded. The Microgaming Progressive Jackpot
Network is the world's largest progressive and has paid out a record GBP 115m
plus in
the last four years.
Microgaming software also powers the world's leading poker network with over
40 card rooms and platforms for landbased and wireless gaming.
As a founding member of eCOGRA, Microgaming is at the forefront of an
initiative focused on setting the highest standards in the gaming
industry,and leads in the areas of fair gaming, responsible operator conduct and
player protection.
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