London, MEM05, 30 May 2005 - Spin3™ (www.spin3.com), the leading innovator in mobile casino systems, in partnership with Microgaming, the leading developer of e-gaming solutions is proud to announce that their flagship wireless casino system, GameWire™ has been short listed for the prestigious 2005 Mobile Entertainment (MEF) Innovation Award.
Spin3 is among the top five nominations for this award, each of whom were selected by panels of independent industry experts and judged on the basis of their overall effectiveness in driving the take-up of mobile entertainment. Spin3’s flagship mobile casino system – GameWire™ will be judged on:
- Outstanding technological innovation
- Demonstrated success in driving take-up of mobile entertainment
- Quantifiable business benefits
- Proven success in the market
- Evidence of increasing the success of the mobile entertainment industry
Matti Zinder, CEO of Spin3 commented on the announcement, “We are enormously proud to have been chosen as one of the five finalists for this award. Our mobile casino system, GameWire™ was successfully launched in January 2005 and is the first commercial, fully featured wireless casino system. The MEF recognition confirms our commitment to support the evolving mobile entertainment industry through the development and marketing of outstanding applications and mobile gaming systems.”
The GameWire™ system uses a powerful, proven internet casino back-office and gaming system by Microgaming and a robust, exciting wireless Java casino to provide a true platform for the wireless gambling market. GameWire™ has been selected by Ladbrokes and other leading gaming companies and is the world’s leading wireless casino application. Casino operators, mobile network providers and any company with an internet presence can now offer a trusted and secure mobile casino via a large selection of mobile phones and other wireless devices.
The winner of the MEF Innovation Award will be announced at the awards ceremony on June 15th as part of the Mobile Entertainment Market (MEM05) event at Earls Court in London. Spin3 are sponsors of MEM05 and will exhibit at booth #213.
About Mobile Entertainment Market (MEM)
The Mobile Entertainment Awards take place during MEF’s 5th annual event ‘Mobile Entertainment Market’ (15-16 June 2005) at Earl’s Court Exhibition Centre. Visit http://www.mem05.com to learn more about the event. Spin3 will be exhibiting at Booth #213.
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
Nelson Bostock Communications
Lisa O'Connor or Laura Imregi
Tel: +44 20 7229 44005
E-mail: laura.imregi@nelsonbostock.com
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