SPO.L Regulatory News (SPO)

30 Jun 2005 07:00

Sportech PLC30 June 2005 Appointment of New Media Gaming Director Sportech PLC ("Sportech") is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Brownas New Media Gaming Director reporting to Roger Withers, Acting ManagingDirector. Chris, currently director of Non-Retail and Information Services for StanleyBet,a division of Stanley Leisure plc, will join Sportech in early August. In his new role, Chris will bring together Sportech's betting and gamingbusinesses through all existing channels of distribution, including landline andmobile telephone, internet and IDTV via SKY, AtTheRaces and ITV. He will beresponsible for Sportech's portfolio of branded products including Bet Direct,BetDirectcasino.com, BetDirectpoker.com, Littlewoodscasino.com,Littlewoodspoker.com and Littlewoods Game On. Roger Withers, Acting Managing Director of Sportech PLC, said: "Chris' appointment as head of the betting and gaming division is an importantstep in the refocusing of the Sportech business into the two core elements ofFootball Pools and new media gaming." - ends - Enquiries Sportech PLCRoger Withers, Acting Managing DirectorGary Speakman, Finance Director 0151 288 3244 Bell Pottinger Corporate & FinancialDavid Rydell / Charlotte Kirkham 020 7861 3232 About Sportech PLC Sportech PLC provides a variety of betting and gaming opportunities to over 1.7mcustomers through its betting and gaming brand, Littlewoods Gaming. Drawing on over 80 years of experience, Littlewoods Gaming has developed awide-ranging product portfolio, which includes football pools and footballgames, sports betting and on-line casino, poker and entertainment games. Thecompany has an exclusive agreement with ITV to provide interactive digitalcontent for ITVi. Sportech is continually developing access to its gaming products through anetwork of channels including interactive television, the internet, mobilephones, telephone, post and a UK network of collectors who visit customers intheir homes. Sportech PLC is listed on the London Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.sportech-plc.co.uk This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange