SPO.L Regulatory News (SPO)

1 Feb 2006 07:01

Sportech PLC01 February 2006 1 February 2006 Sportech plc announces launch of LittlewoodsBingo website Sportech plc ("Sportech" or "the Company"), owner of Littlewoods Gaming, ispleased to announce that it is extending its offering of gaming products intoonline bingo. The Company's new website, LittlewoodsBingo.com aims to tap intothe lucrative online bingo market, which is expected to grow significantly overthe next few years. LittlewoodsBingo.com will be marketed to the Company's 600,000 regular players.The community, jackpots and strong entertainment values of online bingo make ita logical extension to the Littlewoods' established internet gaming portfolio,which includes the Football Pools, Online Casino and Poker, Sports Bettingwithin Bet Direct and GameOn. The bespoke bingo games available on LittlewoodsBingo.com will be provided bythe leading supplier of gaming solutions, St Minver, and managed on their UKgaming network under St Minver's Gibraltar gaming licence. Commenting on the launch, Ian Penrose, Chief Executive of Sportech said: "We are delighted to add the popular game of bingo to the Littlewoods Gamingportfolio, providing our users with a range of exciting bingo games through abrand they know they can trust. "The launch is significant as it demonstrates Sportech's commitment todeveloping its interactive product and distribution portfolio. By leveraging theLittlewoods brand, we aim to broaden the Company's reach into the marketplaceand look to establish LittlewoodsBingo.com as a leading UK bingo website." - ends - Enquiries Sportech plcIan Penrose, Chief Executive Officer 0151 288 3561 Bell Pottinger Corporate & FinancialDavid Rydell / Zoe Sanders 020 7861 3887 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange