Spin3's flagship wireless casino to be distributed as stand-alone Java game
LONDON, UK, July 20 2006 Spin3 (www.spin3.com), powered by Microgaming, today announced the launch of its SpinLite™ line of stand-alone, play-for-fun casino style mobile games. The popular Tomb Raider™ video slot will be the first game to feature on SpinLite. Mobile service providers and content aggregators around the world will be able to license SpinLite games on a revenue-share, pay-per-download basis.
Spin3 is the only mobile gaming provider to offer the Tomb Raider video slot, which is themed around the queen of video gaming, Lara Croft. SpinLite enables consumers to download the exciting Tomb Raider slot onto their mobile phone, paying per download. The game is a five reel, fifteen payline slot machine sure to provide an exciting mobile gaming experience for virtual credits.
“With SpinLite, consumers can experience the thrill of winning without putting money on the line,” said Matti Zinder, CEO, Spin3. “There is an increasing demand for casino style mobile games from consumers around the world, and Spin3 lets mobile operators meet that demand through a high quality, fun experience.”
According to Juniper Research, the evolution in mobile games is set to continue in the next five years, with a growth in global revenues from $3.1bn in 2006 approaching $17.6bn by 2011, a rise producing a cumulative revenue stream of nearly $57bn over the next six years.
Continuing in the Spin3 tradition, SpinLite features enhanced graphical game design, high quality sound and a menu system that is easy for the user to navigate and play.
Tomb Raider and Lara Croft are trademarks of Core Design Ltd. Eidos and the Eidos logo are trademarks of the Eidos Group of companies. All rights reserved.
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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