Playtech Introduces the New and Improved Poker Client

November 4, 2009

DOUGLAS, Isle of Man, November 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Playtech is pleased to announce the release of a brand new version of its poker client, deployed on iPoker, the world's largest poker network, with over 35,000 concurrent players, and on iPoker.it, already one of the leading Italian networks. The new client boasts an innovative, intuitive design and a variety of exciting fresh tools and features.

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The new poker lobby welcomes players with an appealing, user-friendly interface. Improved, easy-to navigate search options enable players to find their game of choice swiftly and simply from a broad menu of cash tables, tournaments and casino side games.

Player convenience is integral to the new design of the client and a variety of functions have been incorporated that allow for unparalleled and uninterrupted game-flow. One of the most significant improvements is the new multi-currency option, available in British Pounds, USD and Euro, that frees up players to enjoy the game in their local currency, and bypass the currency conversion process. The new Auto top-up, linked to the cashier, is another user-friendly convenience tool, aimed at maintaining game momentum. Players sitting at multiple tables simultaneously can now define conditions automatically, for buying chips and for topping-up their stack at the end of a hand.

Other innovations aimed at ensuring fun and fast-paced navigation and game-play include a five-step quick seat functionality enabling players to easily find a seat at the cash table or tournament of their choice. A hand for hand mode function has been added to keep the game moving during the bubble in multi-table tournaments. Additionally, the brand new tournament time-bank facilitates game flow and enhances the player to player experience by offering players a predefined allotment of extra time throughout the tournament.

Another exciting enhancement is the new my buddies functionality, that offers players full management of their buddies list. Notes about buddies can now be added and viewed also when a buddy is offline.

Danny Frishman, Playtech's Head of Poker, notes: "We are delighted to introduce the new Playtech Poker version which includes exciting, innovative ideas that enrich our poker offering. Playtech is dedicated to anticipating the needs of its licensees and their players and we aim to continue improving our poker product, to ensure we remain at the forefront of developments in the international online poker arena. This is only the first step in a far reaching overhaul of the client. In the next version we look forward to revamping the poker table and introducing a wealth of additional exciting features and tools."

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Playtech, the world's largest publicly traded online gaming software supplier, develops industry leading platforms shaped to provide operators with the added value and optimized business performance needed to capitalize on the growing world market for multi-activity gaming operations. Playtech has know-how garnered from years of experience in penetrating new markets and providing packages to suit the specifications of a diverse range of countries. The company also has extensive expertise working in regulated markets, having established global credentials, and a reputation for responsible and transparent gaming.

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