23 May 2008 07:00
Date: 23rd May 2008
On behalf of: NetPlay TV plc ("the Group" or "Netplay")
Embargoed until: 0700hrs
NetPlay TV plc
Launch of Live BlackJack
NetPlay TV plc (AIM: NPT), the AIM-listed interactive gaming company, is delighted to announce, following a period of beta testing from Monday 19th May 2008, the successful launch of its new product "Live BlackJack". The new service will be broadcast daily from 9pm until 3am every day.
This unique service, a first for UK gamers, will be broadcasted live on Sky Channel 848 and streamed live via the internet at www.liveroulette.com. "Live BlackJack" enables customers to bet on hands drawn by a croupier in real time while they watch the show via TV or internet.
Sky Channel 848 is a recent purchase for the Group, acquired earlier this month from Hollywood TV Ltd. The new channel sits next to the Company's current Sky Channel 847 which broadcasts Live Roulette 24/7, with live presenters from 6pm until 3am which is also streamed live to www.liveroulette.com site.
Martin Higginson, Chairman and Chief Executive of NetPlay TV plc, commented on the launch:
"We are delighted to announce the successful launch of "Live BlackJack", a new addition to our games stable. Later this year, we will merge both "Live Roulette" and "Live BlackJack" into our new brand Supercasino.com and we will continue to develop and add new games to the casino portfolio. This is another step towards offering the customer a truly converged gaming platform."
Enquiries:
NetPlay TV plc
Martin Higginson, Executive Chairman www.netplaytv.plc.uk
Via Redleaf
Redleaf Communications Tel: 020 7822 0200
Sanna Sumner / Mike Ward netplay@redleafpr.com
Landsbanki Securities (UK) Limited
Sindre Ottesen Tel: 020 7426 9000
Notes to Editors:
Publication photographs are available from Redleaf Communications or www.redleafpr.com
About NetPlay TV plc
NetPlay TV plc is listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange (NPT). NetPlay TV operates a number of interactive gaming services under a UK gaming license, including "Live Roulette" ™ and Big Box Bingo (www.liveroulette.com and www.bigboxbingo.com). These services can also be viewed live on television on Sky Channel 847 24/7. Virgin One 12 midnight - 3am, and Bravo TV 1am - 4am. (BigBoxBingo - Friday 6.30pm Sky Channel 848). "Live BlackJack" is broadcasted live on Internet www.liveroulette.com and Sky Channel 848 between 9pm - 3am
The Company is focused on the delivery of a converged interactive gaming experience allowing its customers to interact with its games on a variety of platforms, TV, Internet and mobile from a common integrated wallet.