Directorate Change

RNS Number : 4844R

Playtech Limited

04 November 2011

 



Playtech Limited

('Playtech' or the 'Company')

Directorate Change

Playtech (AIM:PTEC), the international designer, developer and licensor of software and services to the online, mobile and land-based gaming industry, announces that Barry Gibson has today resigned as a Non-executive Director of the Company.

Mr. Gibson leaves Playtech to pursue other interests, with immediate effect. He serves on the Boards of a number of other private and listed businesses.

Playtech's Non-executive Chairman, Roger Withers, said: "Barry has bought a wealth of experience to Playtech during a very important period of its development and has been an integral part of its growth. I and we are extremely grateful to him for his service to the Company and wish him every success in his future endeavors."

Barry Gibson said: "I am stepping down from the Board as the increasing demands of my other commitments have meant that I am unable to devote the appropriate time to my duties as a Board member. Playtech is a dynamic company with leading technology and a talented workforce. I wish the Company a successful future."

Playtech is committed to maintaining a Board which is compliant with the UK Corporate Governance Code and has commenced a search for a new Non-executive Director

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For further information contact:

Playtech Ltd Roger Withers, Chairman Ross Hawley, Director of Investor Relations c/o Pelham Bell Pottinger	[phone]
Collins Stewart Piers Coombs / Bruce Garrow	[phone]
Deutsche Bank Andrew Smith	[phone]
Pelham Bell Pottinger David Rydell / Olly Scott / Guy Scarborough	[phone]

About Playtech

Playtech develops unified software platforms and content for the online and land-based gaming industry, together with providing a range of ancillary services such as marketing, hosting and CRM services.

Leading gaming applications include casino, poker, bingo, sports betting, live gaming, casual and fixed odds games.

Playtech provides licensees with the tools to maximise cross-selling opportunities, player loyalty and yield, all through the powerful management interface - the IMS. The Group's capabilities enable the delivery of an integrated software or turnkey solution, with players accessing online, broadcast, mobile and server-based gaming terminals through a single account.

New licensees include existing online operators upgrading or diversifying their offering, land-based casino groups, government sponsored entities such as lotteries, and new entrants making their online gaming debut, particularly in newly-regulated markets.

Founded in 1999, Playtech has some 1,000 employees located in development centres in five countries, the majority of whom are engaged in research and development of current and future gaming technologies, together with 900 employees providing ancillary services. 

www.playtech.com 

 

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