Spin3's SpinFone to power WowBoss mobile casino competition
LONDON, UK, July 18 2006 Spin3, powered by Microgaming, today announced that WooWorld, a leading mobile and online entertainment content aggregator in Asia, has selected Spin3's play-for-fun SpinFone system to offer the first mobile gaming competition in Singapore. Mobile gamers will be able to download WooWorld's WowBoss casino games via premium SMS and compete for the highest scores to win prizes like iPod Shuffles, digital cameras, Swatch watches and shopping vouchers.
With gaming restrictions being relaxed, Asia-Pacific is expected to generate $2.7 billion annually in revenues . WowBoss offers SpinFone suite of five exciting casino style games, including BlackJack, classic slots and Roulette - available for download on mobile devices. WooWorld and mobile operators will share revenues generated from downloads and player retention built into the SpinFone system.
"WooWorld is always striving to offer innovative new products and services to the mobile consumer," said Victor Lim, CEO of WooWorld Pte Ltd. "Spin3's SpinFone system, easy to use and deploy, has been integral to the smooth development of the first mobile casino games in Singapore. The rich graphics, intuitive game-play experience and exciting competition elements will ensure WowBoss is an instant hit."
"Since its launch in January 2005, Spin3 has endeavored to enable more and more consumers around the world to enjoy a rich, easy to use mobile gaming experience," said Matti Zinder, CEO, Spin3. "Asian consumers represent a large online gambling market, and we are bringing the same gaming experience on their mobile with our cooperation with WooWorld to offer the first mobile casino games."
According to analysts at Informa Telecoms & Media , the number of mobile gamblers will increase to 201.4 million globally in 2010 from 48.1 million today. In Asia-Pacific, the number will increase from 22.1 million today to 96.7 million during the same period.
The new version of SpinFone offers enhanced usability and functionality, as well as a new advanced interface to promote extended play. The built-in player retention tools and community features translate into a continuous revenue stream for service and content providers. Licensees of SpinFone can customize their brand messaging alongside live interactive scoreboards, providing marketers with an open channel for ongoing brand and user engagement, as well as direct communication with their players.
The SpinFone system is supported on the latest mobile handsets, including those by Nokia, Sony-Ericsson, Sharp, Sanyo, LG, Motorola, Samsung, Siemens, Sendo, and more.
About WooWorld (www.wowboss.com)
Headquartered in Singapore, WooWorld is the premier mobile and online entertainment content aggregator in Asia with operations extending from within Asia to the rest of the world. WooWorld holds exclusive distribution agreements with several content development companies in Korea and throughout Asia. The company focuses on providing specialized marketing and distribution services to developers, publishers and service operators throughout the world.
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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