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The award-winning 32Red Online Casino launches Hellboy – an online slot based on the acclaimed comic and films of the same name.

32Red Online Casino is poised to launch a slot that has been dubbed as groundbreaking this January, in an announcement made by the Gibraltar-based online gaming operator today.

The Hellboy slot is based on the hit comic book of the same name, with the graphical styling from the immensely popular book added to the game. The plot is high-octane stuff too, matching the adrenaline rush the two blockbuster movies induced for millions of moviegoers in 2004 and 2008.

Mark Quayle, Head of Marketing for 32Red, believes the Hellboy slot is set to become one of 32Red’s most popular slot machines:

"The addition of Hellboy to our casino means we’re able to offer players a number of themed slots with real star appeal, but none match Hellboy’s stylised graphics, stereo sounds and potent slot engine. From spinning the reels to entering the Underworld bonus, Hellboy offers players something special and, of course, a shot at the game’s "92,000 jackpot. It all makes Hellboy arguably one of the best slots in our online casino (32Red Casino) and the perfect way to start the New Year."

Hellboy is the creation of the talented Mike Mignola and Dark Horse Comics. A demon summoned by evil Nazi occultist during the Second World War, Hellboy ended up in Allied hands where he was raised as a "normal boy", despite being bright red and having to regularly file down his horns. He now fights for mankind against dark forces as part of the BPRD – Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense – where Hellboy forms the backbone and strength behind the team’s ongoing battle against evil. The 5 reel and 20 payline slot allows players to guide Hellboy through the darker reaches of the Underworld to free missing members of the BPRD and to the Relic of Power, with players winning cash throughout the journey.

Fans of Hellboy slot machine will no doubt relish the chance to guide their hero around the reels and through the bonus games, but Quayle insists the game’s graphics and performance will draw all casino game players to its reels as "Hellboy has all the gaming entertainment a player will ever need; an instantly recognisable theme, slick graphics, an immersive plot and the chance to win nearly £100,000".

Hellboy is due for release at 32Red on January 14th 2009 and is joined by two other new games in a casino that already boasts over 350 unique casino games.

Bet365’s unbeatable range of Slot Games continues to grow, with the latest additions being a series of exciting Slots based on popular Marvel characters. Among these new releases is X-Men, a thrilling 25-line Slot which brings your favourite mutant superheroes to life with impressive graphics.

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Europe’s fastest growing Payments firm announces 3 year deal with globalgaming developer.

Cryptologic, the innovative provider of internet gaming solutions has signeda three year deal with Realex Payments to support its card processingrequirements across its increasing customer base.

Founded in 1995, Cryptologic is a pioneer in the multi-billion pound globalinternet gaming market. The company is a global developer of branded onlinebetting games and Internet casino software and provides support services andmanages payments for some of the world’s biggest gaming companies – including InterCasino, 888, Lucky Ace Gaming and Virgin Games.

Realex Payments was founded in 2000 by award winning entrepreneur Colm Lyonand has over 3,500 clients across Europe. Clients include The AA, VirginAtlantic, Vodafone and Aer Lingus, we well as a number of major gamingcompanies such as InterPoker.

As a result of continued growth, Cryptologic needed to expand its paymentprocessing capabilities and selected Realex Payments to provide increasedfunctionality and additional capacity. The deal involves Realex Paymentsproviding payment processing for Cryptologic across a variety of currencies,regions and card types, acting as a gateway service to its card acquiringpartners.

"Although we had a very tight deadline and an extensive wish list ofspecific requirements, Realex was able to implement the solution quicklyand efficiently, meeting our demands in the timeframe required," said KieronNolan, Director of Treasury at Cryptologic. "As well as providing animpressive cost-effective solution, Realex offered a high level of supportand consultancy. Compared with other solutions on the market, RealexPayments technology and operational approach is far more advanced, modernand fitting to our needs. We receive concise and easy-to-follow monthlyreports and we always deal with a very professional, prompt and responsivededicated account manager."

Speaking about the deal, Realex Payments CEO and Founder Colm Lyon said "Weare delighted to announce this deal with Cryptologic. They are a dynamic,fast growing company, who like Realex Payments focus on deliveringinnovation to their clients. We have grown our business by delivering bestof breed payment processing services which includes market leading supportand payments expertise. For Realex Payments to be selected at Cryptologic’sglobal payment partner ahead of an incumbent, demonstrates our leadershipand our ability to deliver bespoke requirements within a tight timeframe."

As a result of the partnership between the two companies, Cryptologic hasbeen able to significantly improve its technical infrastructure which willsupport future growth plans and demands around security and reliability

About Realex Payments:

Realex Payments is a leading European payment service provider. With officesin Hammersmith, London and Dublin, Ireland, the company enjoys anexceptional track record of growth. Founded in 2000 by award winningentrepreneur Colm Lyon, the company provides a broad range of paymentservices to small and large businesses as well as financial institutions. Realex Payments process billions of pounds per annum for merchantsdomestically and internationally, across a wide range of industriesincluding airlines, mobile carriers, utilities, insurance companies andgaming companies. Clients include Virgin Atlantic, Vodafone, The AA, AXAInsurance and Aer Lingus.

About Cryptologic:

Focused on integrity and innovation, CryptoLogic Limited is a leading publicdeveloper and supplier of Internet gaming software. With more than 300games, CryptoLogic has one of the most comprehensive casino suites on theInternet, with award-winning games featuring some of the world’s most famousaction and entertainment characters. The company’s licensees include manytop Internet gaming brands, including the “big four” internationaloperators. CryptoLogic’s leadership in regulatory compliance makes it one ofthe few companies with gaming software certified to strict standards similarto land-based gaming. WagerLogic? Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary ofCryptoLogic, is responsible for the licensing of gaming software andservices to blue-chip customers that offer their games to non-U.S. basedplayers around the world. For information on WagerLogic, please visit www.wagerlogic.com.

CryptoLogic’s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CRY, CXY),the NASDAQ Global Select Market (CRYP) and the Main Market of the LondonStock Exchange (CRP). (www.cryptologic.com)

Betfair are pleased to announce the launch of their new download casino. The new download casino platform is powered by Playtech bringing the power of the Playtech games and their array of progressive jackpots to Betfair Casino for the first time.

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The Zero Lounge maybe Betfair’s unique selling point but the new download Casino powered by Playtech, provides players with over 150 enticing games to play. It’s composed of all the popular table games, over 20 card games, 50 multi line slots, a variety of Marvel branded slots and some very impressive progressive jackpots on a variety of online casino games, such as Blackjack with an average jackpot of $250,000.

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On the 17th December 2009 just before 16:00 UK time Mr P from Greece became our latest jackpot winner at Bet365 scooping a massive jackpot just short of €450,000.

Playing on the ever popular Gold Rally slots game Mr P who has only been with bet365 about 6 months couldn’t believe his luck when the nine lucky symbols dropped in and changed his life forever.

In a telephone call shortly afterwards Mr P told Bet365 that the shock hadn’t really sunk in yet. It all happened so fast he didn’t realise he had won.

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