Membership signals the growing prominence of the mobile gaming industry
LONDON, UK, 7 FEBRUARY 2007 Spin3 (spin3.com), the leading wireless casino system provider powered by Microgaming, the world's largest online gaming software provider, was today awarded the Associate Membership of the GSM Association as an application provider for the GSM family of technology platforms. Spin3 earned the coveted membership of the Association in recognition of its accomplishments in the mobile gaming space.
Mobile gambling, though a nascent industry, offers huge potential for operators to grow Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) in a saturating global subscriber market. Juniper Research forecasts that stakes gambled on mobiles will reach US $16.6 billion globally by 2011, with Asia-Pacific overtaking Europe in 2008.
"Gaining acceptance to the GSM Association propels us into the premier league of the mobile industry, rubbing shoulders with the frontrunners in the GSM arena," said Matti Zinder, CEO, Spin3. "The GSM Association provides us the opportune platform to cross-leverage the wealth of experiences and learnings from members around the world. This membership is proof of Spin3’s commitment to stay ahead of the market and technology by offering consumers real mobile gambling solutions."
In just two years, Spin3 has pioneered the mobile gambling arena by bringing popular casino games including unique progressive slots and brands like Lara Croft™ to wireless platforms. Recently, Spin3 launched SpinSupport™, an optional 24/7 multi-lingual advanced customer support option, which features a unique Call Back button that allows players to receive an immediate call back from a service representative within minutes.
Spin3’s mobile casino games are on demonstration at 3GSM World Congress Barcelona (booth no. 7C34), from 12-15 February 2007.
About the GSM Association (gsmworld.com)
The GSM Association (GSMA) is the global trade association representing more than 700 GSM mobile phone operators across 217 countries and territories of the world. In addition, more than 180 manufacturers and suppliers support the Association’s initiatives as key partners.
The primary goals of the GSMA are to ensure mobile phones and wireless services work globally and are easily accessible, enhancing their value to individual customers and national economies, while creating new business opportunities for operators and their suppliers. The Association's members serve more than 2 billion customers - 82% of the world's mobile phone users.
About Spin3 (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 (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, delivering over 300 games. The Microgaming Progressive Jackpot Network is the world's largest progressive and has paid out a record $225m plus in the last four years.
Microgaming software also powers the world's leading poker network. With over 40 card rooms and one of the most aggressive tournament schedules on the web, the Microgaming Poker Network ensures players will always find an active table, as well as the hottest action.
As a founding member of eCOGRA, Microgaming is at the forefront of an initiative focused on setting the highest standards in the gaming industry, most notably in the areas of fair gaming, responsible operator conduct and player protection.
Spin3 Press Contact
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Tel: +44 20 7229 44005
E-mail: laura.imregi@nelsonbostock.com
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