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10 Sep 2008 14:55

10 September 2008

PartyGaming Plc

("PartyGaming" or the "Company")

PartyCasino's Evolution Continues With Live Dealing

PartyCasino.com, the world's largest online casino owned by PartyGaming, has entered into an agreement today that will enable customers to enjoy the authentic 'live casino' experience of playing roulette, blackjack and baccarat tables. The agreement with EvolutionGaming, the provider of streamed casino services, to supply all three games in different languages and currencies will further enhance the quality and depth of PartyCasino's customer offer. 

Evolution provides the highest broadcast quality of online gaming in the market and its 'live casino' roulette, baccarat and blackjack tables will be accessible for any PartyCasino customer. Broadband users will receive and enjoy a full-screen video stream that is close to TV quality. 

Jim Ryan, Chief Executive Officer of PartyGaming, said: "PartyCasino, which is continuing to roll out movie-themed slots, is focused firmly on delighting customers with greater entertainment. We believe that 'live casino' will gain us access to players who enjoy and prefer the experience of watching croupiers dealing cards or spinning roulette wheels and calling 'place your bets' in real time - that's great, live online gaming entertainment."

Jens von Bahr, Chief Executive Officer of Evolution, said: "Evolution is changing the face of online casino gaming for players around the world with an innovative, unmatched live experience. PartyCasino is an industry leader at the forefront of change and we look forward to sharing a seat with them at the table where entertainment and fun is provided by our winning, leading-edge software - game on!"

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About PartyGaming:

PartyGaming Plc is the world's leading listed online gaming company. Founded in 1997, the Group is a constituent of the FTSE 250 share index with its shares listed on The London Stock Exchange under the ticker: PRTY. In the year to 31 December 2007, PartyGaming's Continuing operations generated revenues of $476.0m and Clean EBITDA of $111.7m. PartyGaming's principal brands are PartyPoker.com, one of the world's largest online poker rooms, EmpirePoker.com, PartyCasino.com, the world's largest online casino, PartyBingo.com, PartyGammon.com, PartyBets.com, PartyMarkets.com and Gamebookers.com. None of the Group's sites accept real money customers located in the US.

PartyGaming is regulated and licensed by the Government of Gibraltar and by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission and is certified by GamCare as a responsible gaming operator. For more information, please visit: www.partygaming.com.

About Evolution:

Evolution Gaming was founded in 2006 with the vision of providing the most realistic casino experience possible through broadcasting 'live games'. The Company is one of the fastest-growing businesses in the e-gaming sector and already employs more than 100 staff across Europe and Asia. With images broadcast on full size screens in TV quality via broadband or small screens on dial-up services, Evolution's dealers work the tables and players bet on a 'live table' offering a unique personal casino experience online. For more information about EvolutionGaming, please visit: www.evolutiongaming.com