Sportech PLC
01 February 2006
1 February 2006
Sportech plc announces launch of LittlewoodsBingo website
Sportech plc ('Sportech' or 'the Company'), owner of Littlewoods Gaming, is
pleased to announce that it is extending its offering of gaming products into
online bingo. The Company's new website, LittlewoodsBingo.com aims to tap into
the lucrative online bingo market, which is expected to grow significantly over
the 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 it
a logical extension to the Littlewoods' established internet gaming portfolio,
which includes the Football Pools, Online Casino and Poker, Sports Betting
within Bet Direct and GameOn.
The bespoke bingo games available on LittlewoodsBingo.com will be provided by
the leading supplier of gaming solutions, St Minver, and managed on their UK
gaming 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 Gaming
portfolio, providing our users with a range of exciting bingo games through a
brand they know they can trust.
'The launch is significant as it demonstrates Sportech's commitment to
developing its interactive product and distribution portfolio. By leveraging the
Littlewoods brand, we aim to broaden the Company's reach into the marketplace
and look to establish LittlewoodsBingo.com as a leading UK bingo website.'
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Enquiries
Sportech plc
Ian Penrose, Chief Executive Officer 0151 288 3561
Bell Pottinger Corporate & Financial
David Rydell / Zoe Sanders 020 7861 3887
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