Playtech to develop mobile games for Buongiorno

DOUGLAS, Isle of Man -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Playtech, the international designer, developer and licensor of software for the online, mobile, TV and land-based gaming industry, is pleased to announce the launch of mobile casino games in fun mode for Buongiorno, in the Italian market.

Playtech is the amongst the first software providers to offer mobile casino games to the regulated Italian market, with Blackjack, Roulette and Jacks or Better available for the iPhone and Android platforms. The games will be available in fun mode, with real money mode to follow once regulation permits and in accordance with all regulatory requirements.

Buongiorno is a leading global enabler of the mobile connected life, providing a wide range of services to more than 130 telecom operators in 57 countries, 10 years experience in the mobile ecosystem and a team of 1000 professionals. Playtech's mobile casino games will be launched under Buongiorno's popular Winga brand, in full compliance with the Italian regulations set out by AAMS.

Playtech's Head of Mobile, Daniel Orkan, commented: 'This is a significant step for Playtech in the Italian market and in our ongoing partnership with Buongiorno, which will see the delivery of more innovative products as the year progresses. We are excited to offer mobile casino games to Italian players, which will be joined by the launch of online casino later in the year, in line with our strong cross-platform capabilities.'

Assen Diakovski, Head of Global Online Gaming, Buongiorno, commented: "Buongiorno's eGaming offering, Winga is set to develop across two directions in the coming few months, once regulations allow. Firstly, via the expansion on our existing gaming offering, to include lotteries, casino games and more; this is where our casino agreement with Playtech will play a key part, enabling this exciting expansion to happen. Secondly, the provision of the Winga offering on the mobile channel, leveraging Buongiorno's 10 years of experience in the mobile ecosystem."