Highlights

Commenting on the third quarter KPIs, Jim Ryan, Chief Executive Officer, said:

“We are making solid progress on executing our strategic plan, albeit against a challenging economic backdrop and strengthening US dollar.  The launch of the next generation of PartyPoker at the end of September has been well received by our players and the next stage of its three-stage rollout is on track for launch next month.  The substantial appreciation of the US dollar has adversely impacted our revenues but has had a corresponding benefit on our costs, most of which are incurred in Euros and Sterling.  Consequently, the Clean EBITDA margin achieved in this nine-month period is in line with previous guidance of 29-30%.  We have continued to generate good cashflow in the period and retain a strong balance sheet.  The Board remains confident of delivering full year Clean EBITDA in line with our expectations.”

Consolidated Key Performance Indicators

The Group delivered total revenue of $117.7m in the third quarter of 2008.  Casino, sports betting and bingo grew revenue year-on-year by 25%, 19% and 143% respectively.  However, total revenues were flat versus the same period in 2007 due to a 15% decline in poker. 

Seasonality and a deferral of some marketing spend until the relaunch of PartyPoker resulted in a 12% decline in the number of new poker player sign-ups versus the previous quarter.  However, a concerted marketing push in casino, bingo and sports betting meant that total sign-ups were up by 6% versus the prior year.  The total number of unique active players grew by 5% with increases in casino, sports and bingo being partially offset by a reduction in poker.  The average number of daily players fell by 11% to 63,900 due to reduced frequency of play, particularly in respect of poker and casino.  The reduced frequency of play also affected yields.  The yield per active player day increased by 12% but the yield per unique active player in the quarter fell by 5% to $218.5 (2007: $230.9). Overall, across all products, net revenue per day in the third quarter of 2008 averaged $1,279,400, which was marginally lower than the same period in the prior year (2007: $1,282,200).

The sharp rise in the US dollar that began in August 2008 and continued into September, together with the early effects of the economic downturn resulted in lower than expected customer deposits and revenue which was 6% lower than in the second quarter.   

While total revenues were softer than expected during the third quarter, marketing costs were also lower and as a result, the Board reaffirms its previous guidance for distribution expenses of approximately 40% of revenue for the full year.

In poker, revenue was down by 15% to $65.0m (2007: $76.3m) reflecting lower yields driven by a  reduction in the number of unique active players and their frequency of play. The Group’s biggest challenge in poker continues to come from sites that still take bets from customers in the US.  Trading in the period was also impacted by some adverse reaction to our new customer loyalty programme and by unplanned downtime in August and planned downtime for the launch of the next generation of PartyPoker.  An improved loyalty and VIP programme, incorporating extensive player feedback, will be launched next month.

Total casino revenue increased by 25% to $45.9m (2007: $36.7m).  New games such as Top Gun and The Godfather helped to increase player yields that were up by 22% versus the prior year to $46.3 (2007: $37.8), as well as attract new players to PartyCasino.  The number of unique active players increased by 11% year-on-year thanks to a strong increase in the number of new casino sign-ups, but fell 16% versus the previous quarter, reflecting seasonality and the softer performance in poker that continues to be the main source of casino players.

Sports betting revenue increased by 19% to $5.1m (2007: $4.3m), primarily due to increased betting volume that was up 42% on the prior year.  The benefit of a 25% increase in player numbers year-on-year was reduced by a fall in the gross win margin from 5.7% to 5.2% reflecting growth in live betting which has a lower margin.  A number of new features were introduced to PartyBets.com at the end of September 2008.  These features and other upgrades over the coming weeks are expected to improve performance further. 

Bingo delivered strong year-on-year growth with revenue up by 143% to $1.7m (2007: $0.7m), driven by growth in new player sign-ups which were up by 486% primarily due to the success of ITV Bingo, the Group’s bingo white label in the UK.  The growth in new player sign-ups drove a 63% increase in the daily average number of players versus the prior year. 

For full details of all quarterly KPI data by segment please go to http://www.partygaming.com/investor/documentation.html.

Trading Update

The relaunch of the next generation of PartyPoker at the end of September 2008 as well as the normal seasonal pick-up resulted in a material uplift in player numbers. However, the economic slowdown and the further strengthening of the US dollar, which against Sterling is now 22% higher than the average for the third quarter of 2008 and 16% up against the Euro, continue to affect the Group’s revenue performance.  In addition, bonus rates have increased due to several retention and reactivation campaigns surrounding the launch of the next generation of PartyPoker.

In the 6 weeks ended 11 November 2008, average gross daily revenue had fallen by 7% from that achieved in the third quarter to $1,492,000 (Q3 08: $1,598,000).   New poker player sign-ups averaged 1,220 per day (Q3 08: 1,000), and there were on average 57,950 active poker players per day (Q3 08: 50,600) generating average gross daily poker revenue of $807,900 (Q3 08: $816,200).  In casino, average gross daily revenue was $586,000 (Q3 08: $686,800) and bingo was $19,900 (Q3 08: $25,700) while in sports betting, gross win per day was $77,700 per day (Q3 08 $69,200). 

Material Events, Transactions and Financial Position

As at 30 September 2008, the Group had no bank borrowings or other loans and had total cash (and cash equivalents) of $195.5m against client liabilities of $129.9m. 

Discussions with the Department of Justice are progressing and the Group remains focused on seeking a satisfactory resolution to these discussions as soon as practicable.

There have been no material events, transactions or changes in the financial position of the Group since the half year other than as outlined in this statement.

Contacts:

PartyGaming Plc - +44 (0)20 7337 0100
Peter Reynolds, Director of Investor Relations 
John Shepherd, Director of Corporate Communications

Conference call

Wednesday 19 November 2008
For analysts and investors there will be an opportunity to put questions to Jim Ryan, Chief Executive Officer and Martin Weigold, Group Finance Director, by way of a conference call at 09.30 GMT.  The details of the call are as follows:

Dial-In No: +44 (0) 208 609 1270
Password: PartyGaming
Replay no: +44 (0) 208 609 0289 (available for 1 week)
Replay passcode: 239620#

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PartyGaming Plc

TR-1: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES

1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached:
 
PartyGaming Plc
 
2. Reason for the notification (please place an X inside the appropriate bracket/s):
 
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights: ( X )
 
An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments which may result in the acquisition of shares already issued to which voting rights are attached: (    )
 
An event changing the breakdown of voting rights: (    )
 
Other (please specify) : (    )
 
3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation :

Prudential plc group of companies

4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.) :

Prudential plc

Registered Holder Holding
BK OF NEW YORK (NOMS) LTD/636924 - 1,027,984
MAGIM HSBC GIS NOM (UK) SALI - 88,153
NORTRUST NOMINEE LTD A/C MHF01 - 25,170
NORTUST NOMS LTD - 66,980
NORTRUST NOMS LTD A/C MED01 - 4,713,061
NORTRUST NOMS LTD A/C MXC01 - 207,42 5
NORTRUST NOMS LTD A/C PUF01 - 110,756
NORTRUST NOMS LTD A/C PUI01 - 19,713
NORTRUST NOMS LTD A/C PUR01 - 1,512,287
PCA EUROPEAN LEADERS EQUITY FD - 592,815
PRUCLT HSBC GIS NOM (UK) PAC AC - 11,576,190
PRUCLT HSBC GIS NOM (UK) PPL AC - 127,912
PRUCLT HSBC GIS NOM (UK) EQBF AC - 35,479
PRUCLT HSBC GIS NOM (UK) MNBF AC - 50,569
PRUCLT HSBC GIS NOM (UK) PENE AC - 198,367

Total 20,352,861

5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if different):

28 October 2008

6. Date on which issuer notified:

31 October 2008

7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:

5%
 
8. Notified details:
 
A: Voting rights attached to shares
 
Class/type of shares if possible using the ISIN CODE

GI000A0MV757

Situation previous to the triggering transaction

Number of shares                  

Below 5%

Number of voting Rights

Below 5%

Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
 
Number of shares
Direct

20,352,861

Number of voting rights
Direct

20,352,861

Number of voting rights
Indirect

-

% of voting rights
Direct

5.03%

% of voting rights
Indirect

-

B: Financial Instruments
 
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction

Type of financial instrument

-

Expiration date

-

Exercise/ Conversion Period/ Date

-

Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/ converted.

-

% of voting rights

-
 

Total (A+B)
Number of voting rights      

20,352,861

% of voting rights

5.03%

9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable:

Prudential plc (parent company)

Proxy Voting:
 
10. Name of the proxy holder:
 
-
 
11. Number of voting rights proxy holder will cease to hold:
 
-
 
12. Date on which proxy holder will cease to hold voting rights:
 
-
 
13. Additional information:

14. Contact name:

Robert Hoskin – Company Secretary, PartyGaming Plc

15. Contact telephone number:

+350 200 78700

PartyGaming Plc

TR-1: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES

1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached:
 
PartyGaming Plc
 
2. Reason for the notification (please place an X inside the appropriate bracket/s):
 
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights: ( X )
 
An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments which may result in the acquisition of shares already issued to which voting rights are attached: (    )
 
An event changing the breakdown of voting rights: (    )
 
Other (please specify) : (    )
 
3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation :

FIL Limited (FIL)

4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.) :

 Nominee Shares Held Management Company
FIL Limited (FIL) is the parent Bank of New York Brussels 120,700 FPM
holding company for various direct and  Bermuda Trust Far East HK 384,454 FIMHK
indirect subsidiaries, including FIL Fund  Brown Bros Harriman Ltd LUX 986,467 FIL
Management Limited (FFML), FIL Investment  Brown Brothers Harriman and Co 67,300 FIJ
Services Ltd (FISL), FIL Gestion (FIGEST), FIL Brown Brothers Harriman and Co 88,800 FIL
Asset Management (Korea) Limited (FIAKL) , FIL  JP Morgan, Bournemouth 1,976,590 FII
Investments Management (Hong Kong) JP Morgan, Bournemouth 401,200 FIL
Limited (FIMHK), FIL Pension Management (FPM), JP Morgan, Bournemouth 16,066,635 FISL
Fidelity Investments Japan (FIJ) and FIL  Master Trust Bank of Japan 140,600 FIJ
Investments International (FII), investment  Nomura Trust and Banking 106,400 FIJ
managers for various non-US Northern Trust Co 74,200 FIL
investment companies and
institutional clients.   

5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if different):

15 October 2008

6. Date on which issuer notified:

29 October 2008

7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
 
5%
 

8. Notified details

A: Voting rights attached to shares
 
Class/type of shares if possible using the ISIN CODE

GI000A0MV757

Situation previous to the triggering transaction

Number of shares  

19,893,132              

Number of voting Rights

19,893,132

Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
 
Number of shares
Direct

20,413,346

Number of voting rights
Direct

20,413,346

Number of voting rights
Indirect

-

% of voting rights
Direct

5.05%

% of voting rights
Indirect

-

B: Financial Instruments
 
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction

Type of financial instrument

-

Expiration date

-

Exercise/ Conversion Period/ Date

-

Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/ converted.

-

% of voting rights

-
 
Total (A+B)
Number of voting rights  

20,413,346
    

% of voting rights

5.05%

9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable :

See 4 above

Proxy Voting:
 
10. Name of the proxy holder:
 
FIL Limited (FIL)
 
11. Number of voting rights proxy holder will cease to hold:
 
520,214
 
12. Date on which proxy holder will cease to hold voting rights:
 
15 October 2008
 
13. Additional information:

-

14. Contact name:

Robert Hoskin – Company Secretary, PartyGaming Plc

15. Contact telephone number:

+350 200 78700

PartyGaming Plc

Q3 2008 Key Performance Indicators – Wednesday 19 November 2008

PartyGaming Plc, the world’s leading listed online gaming company, will announce its Key Performance Indicators for the quarter ended 30 September 2008 on Wednesday 19 November 2008.

Jim Ryan, Chief Executive Officer, and Martin Weigold, Group Finance Director, will be hosting an analyst and investor conference call at 9.30am (GMT) on 19 November 2008.

In order to ensure access to the call, attendees should please confirm their attendance in advance by emailing Claire Brown: claireb@partygaming.com.

Dial-In No:  +44 (0)20 8609 1270
Replay no:  +44 (0)20 8609 0289 (available for 1 week)
Replay passcode:  239620#

Contacts:

Peter Reynolds, Group Director of Corporate Affairs 
John Shepherd, Director of Corporate Communications 
+44 (0)20 7337 0134

PartyGaming Plc
(“PartyGaming” or the “Group”)

Addition of new games from WagerWorks

PartyGaming, the world’s leading listed online gaming company, today announces a five-year agreement to license a number of branded slot games from WagerWorks Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of International Game Technology Inc. (“IGT”), a leading global provider of land-based and online gaming solutions.  The games to be added under the agreement are Cleopatra®, Monopoly with Pass "Go" Bonus, Cluedo and Wheel of Fortune® Hollywood Edition.

Online versions of each of these games will be added to PartyCasino.com and PartyBingo.com as well as a number of PartyGaming’s other gaming sites over the coming months.

Commenting on today’s announcement, Jim Ryan, Chief Executive Officer of PartyGaming said:

“We are delighted to have secured these market-leading games from WagerWorks for our product suite.  Having already established their appeal and performance with players around the world, we hope that through our gaming platform these new games will prove to be popular additions to our games portfolio.  The games will complement our other market-leading branded slots, such as The Godfather, Saturday Night Fever, Top Gun, Mission:Impossible and The Terminator that each form part of our ongoing strategy to offer unique and exclusive themed content and provide our players with the best entertainment experience online.”

Paul Mathews, President of WagerWorks, added:

“PartyGaming is one of the world’s leading online gaming companies with a broad product suite.  We are pleased to have been selected to provide a number of top performing games to help PartyGaming deliver its long-term strategy. This agreement shows that we have quality games to suit the biggest players in the market. PartyGaming has identified that our games fit well within their portfolio and support the continuing evolution of their product strategy.”

Contacts:

PartyGaming Plc +44 207 337 0100
Peter Reynolds, Director of Investor Relations 
John Shepherd, Director of Corporate Communications  

Editor’s Notes

About PartyGaming:
PartyGaming Plc is the world’s leading listed online gaming company. Founded in 1997, the Group is a constituent of the FTSE 250 share index and the FTSE4Good Index Series, which measures the performance of companies that meet globally recognised corporate responsibility standards. PartyGaming’s shares are listed on The London Stock Exchange under the ticker: PRTY.  In the year to 31 December 2007, PartyGaming’s continuing operations generated revenues of $476.0m and Clean EBITDA of $111.7m.  PartyGaming’s principal brands are PartyPoker.com, one of the world’s largest online poker rooms, EmpirePoker.com, PartyCasino.com, the world’s largest online casino, PartyBingo.com, PartyGammon.com, PartyBets.com, PartyMarkets.com and Gamebookers.com.  None of the Group’s sites accept real money customers located in the US. 
 
PartyGaming is regulated and licensed by the Government of Gibraltar and by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission and is certified by GamCare as a responsible gaming operator.  For more information, please visit www.partygaming.com.

About WagerWorks:
WagerWorks, the online subsidiary of International Game Technology, is the premier provider of regulatory-compliant online casino and game content solutions.
With a reputation for exclusively licensing the largest library of popular brands, WagerWorks continues to deliver successful online gaming websites that are both entertaining, legally compliant and unparalleled in the industry. For more information, please visit www.wagerworks.com.

PartyGaming Plc
(“PartyGaming” or the “Group”)

Addition of new games from Cryptologic

PartyGaming, the world’s leading listed online gaming company, today announces a multi-year agreement to license a number of branded slot games from Cryptologic Inc including Marvel’s The Fantastic Four, Hulk, and Spider-Man, as well as Bejewelled, Cubis™, and Street Fighter. The agreement is with WagerLogic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cryptologic, the leading software developer to the global Internet gaming market.

It is expected that these games will be added to PartyCasino.com and PartyBingo.com and a number of PartyGaming’s other gaming sites over the coming months.

Commenting on today’s announcement, Jim Ryan, Chief Executive Officer of PartyGaming said:

“The addition of Cryptologic’s premium content to our platform will ensure our customer offer remains second to none and will enhance the Group’s market leading position.  Cryptologic is well known for the quality of its software and many of the games that will soon be added to PartyCasino, PartyBingo as well as our white label customers’ sites, are already proven successes in the online gaming world.  The games will complement our other branded slots, which include The Godfather, Saturday Night Fever, Top Gun and Mission: Impossible as well as Rambo and The Terminator that are being developed.”

Brian Hadfield, President and Chief Executive Officer at Cryptologic added:

“We are delighted to be able to offer our games through PartyGaming’s market leading platform and look forward to building a long-term and profitable relationship.”

Contacts:

PartyGaming Plc +44 207 337 0100
Peter Reynolds, Director of Investor Relations 
John Shepherd, Director of Corporate Communications  

Editor’s Notes

About PartyGaming:
PartyGaming Plc is the world’s leading listed online gaming company. Founded in 1997, the Group is a constituent of the FTSE 250 share index and the FTSE4Good Index Series, which measures the performance of companies that meet globally recognised corporate responsibility standards. PartyGaming’s shares are listed on The London Stock Exchange under the ticker: PRTY.  In the year to 31 December 2007, PartyGaming’s continuing operations generated revenues of $476.0m and Clean EBITDA of $111.7m.  PartyGaming’s principal brands are PartyPoker.com, one of the world’s largest online poker rooms, EmpirePoker.com, PartyCasino.com, the world’s largest online casino, PartyBingo.com, PartyGammon.com, PartyBets.com, PartyMarkets.com and Gamebookers.com.  None of the Group’s sites accept real money customers located in the US.

PartyGaming is regulated and licensed by the Government of Gibraltar and by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission and is certified by GamCare as a socially responsible gaming operator and is also a member of the FTSE4Good share indices for the UK and Europe..  For more information, please visit www.partygaming.com.

About Cryptologic:
Focused on integrity and innovation, CryptoLogic Limited is a world-leading, blue-chip public developer and supplier of Internet gaming software. Its leadership in regulatory compliance makes it one of the very few companies with gaming software that is certified to strict standards similar to land-based gaming. WagerLogic® Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CryptoLogic, is responsible for the licensing of its gaming software and services to blue-chip customers who offer their games around the world to non-U.S. based players. For information on WagerLogic, visit www.wagerlogic.com.

CryptoLogic's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CRY, CXY), the NASDAQ Global Select Market (CRYP) and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (CRP). For more information, please visit www.cryptologic.com.

PartyGaming Plc
(“PartyGaming”, the “Company”)

Notification of Transactions of Directors, Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility or Connected Persons

In accordance with PartyGaming’s long-term incentive plans for Executive Directors that were approved by the Company’s shareholders on 21 March 2007, the following awards over the Company’s ordinary shares of 0.015 pence each (“Shares”) have today been granted to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director:

PartyGaming Plc Executive Share Option Plan (“ESOP”)

Under the ESOP Jim Ryan, Chief Executive Officer, has been awarded an option over 645,100 Shares and John O’Malia, Managing Director, has been awarded an option over 274,100 Shares.  These options vest subject to the growth in the Company’s Clean Earnings per Share  equalling or exceeding 15% per annum in the three year period from 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2011.  Each option is exercisable at 155.0 pence per Share and has been awarded at nil-cost.  Unless exercised following the satisfaction of the aforementioned performance condition, these options will lapse on 10 October 2018.  These are the first awards to be granted under the ESOP to Mr Ryan and Mr O’Malia. 

PartyGaming Plc Performance Share Plan (“PSP”)

Under the PSP Mr Ryan has been granted an award over 645,100 Shares and Mr O’Malia has been granted an award over 274,100 Shares.  These awards vest subject to the achievement of a total shareholder return (“TSR”) performance target over the 3 year period from 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2011 compared to the median TSR of a sector comparator group.  The threshold for vesting, at which 25% will vest, will be the TSR equalling the median of the comparator group, rising on a straight line basis to 100% vesting if the Company’s TSR exceeds the median by 10% per annum calculated over the above-mentioned performance period.  Each award has been granted and is exercisable at nil-cost.  These PSP awards vest automatically if and when the Company’s Remuneration Committee determines the aforementioned performance condition has been satisfied.    This is the first PSP award to be granted to Mr Ryan.  This is the second PSP award to be granted to Mr O’Malia, who received an award over 39,272 Shares in 2007 prior to being appointed to the Board of Directors.

Contacts:

PartyGaming Plc     +350 200 78700
Robert Hoskin, Company Secretary

PartyGaming Plc
(“PartyGaming” or the “Company”)

Total Voting Rights

In accordance with the FSA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules, PartyGaming makes the following declaration to the market:

As at 30 September 2008 PartyGaming has a total of 411,519,385 ordinary shares of 0.015p each (“Shares”) issued and admitted to trading. Each Share carries the right to one vote, with the exception of Shares held by the Company’s employee benefit trust, the PartyGaming Plc Shares Trust (the “Trust”), which has waived the voting rights in respect of the Shares it holds. As at 30 September 2008 the Trust holds 7,413,528 Shares and therefore the total number of Shares with voting rights is 404,105,857.

The total voting right figure of 404,105,857 may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, PartyGaming under the FSA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

Contacts: 
Simon Smith +350 200 78700
Deputy Company Secretary 
PartyGaming Plc 

PartyGaming Plc
(“PartyGaming” or the “Company”)

PartyPoker.com – The Next Generation

PartyGaming, the world’s leading listed online gaming company, has today rolled out the first phase of the next generation of PartyPoker.com, which is at the heart of the Company’s refocus on its core asset – the customer. The next generation of PartyPoker.com has been redesigned around four key factors, backed up by many new and improved features that have won the seal of approval from poker players who participated in testing ahead of the first phase launch.

The next generation of PartyPoker.com enables players to find tables quicker, provides them with more ergonomic and personalised tables, allows access to more poker action through refinements to multi-tabling and offers easier accessibility to account information. PartyPoker.com’s new features have been developed following independent research conducted amongst 10,000 players regarding their experiences and views about playing poker online.  The research showed that players win more on PartyPoker.com tables than on other leading sites.

The launch of the next generation of PartyPoker.com is being backed by two flagship marketing promotions - The Big Deal, offering players the opportunity to win a possible $2m worth of cash prizes from today until the end of October 2008, and the King of the Table tournament, culminating in PartyPoker guaranteeing its largest ever prize pool of $2m for the final tournament on 30 November 2008.  

John O’Malia, Managing Director of PartyGaming, said:

“The first phase of the next generation of PartyPoker.com has been 10 months in the making and is a great example of operational excellence by teams of people dedicated to returning us to pole position in the market. Players who have tested the new features are delighted with the changes, and preparations for the next phase of the roll out are well advanced. And for those who do not like change, players can elect to play on the classic PartyPoker.com tables. We are also actively looking to monetise our PartyPoker.com franchise through licensing to third parties. We believe the technology supporting PartyPoker.com is now a highly attractive alternative to other software suppliers and poker networks.”

Contacts:

PartyGaming Plc +44 207 337 0100
Peter Reynolds, Director of Investor Relations 
John Shepherd, Director of Corporate Communications

Editor’s Notes

Summary of the Main Changes to PartyPoker.com

Finding Tables

Resizable lobby
New ‘browse’ lobby view and filters
Table preview feature
Customisable, powerful favourites
Quick Seat table search
Quicker access to waitlists and private tables                                                             

More Ergonomic and Personal Table

New table design with improved action area
Customisable player images
Better chat and notes
Keyboard shortcuts and alerts

Access to More Action Through multi-tabling

Open similar tables and favourites directly from the table
Tile, cascade, manage and sort tables
Alerts: time out, good hand, big pot and more 

Better Access to Account Information

‘My Account’ area with loyalty information and real-time updates
Account and cashier at the table
Select time zones in the lobby

For more details about the changes to PartyPoker.com see:
http://www.partypoker.com/news/new_features/ http://www.partypoker.com/news/new_features/> 

For more details about The Big Deal, King of the Table and other launch promotions see:

http://www.partypoker.com/news/items/big_deal.html
http://www.partypoker.com/news/items/kingofthetable.html


About PartyGaming:

PartyGaming Plc is the world’s leading listed online gaming company.  Founded in 1997, the Group is a constituent of the FTSE 250 share index and the FTSE4Good Index Series, which measures the performance of companies that meet globally recognised corporate responsibility standards. PartyGaming’s shares are listed on The London Stock Exchange under the ticker: PRTY.  In the year to 31 December 2007, PartyGaming’s Continuing operations generated revenues of $476.0m and Clean EBITDA of $111.7m.  PartyGaming’s principal brands are PartyPoker.com, one of the world’s largest online poker rooms, EmpirePoker.com, PartyCasino.com, the world’s largest online casino, PartyBingo.com, PartyGammon.com, PartyBets.com, PartyMarkets.com and Gamebookers.com.  None of the Group’s sites accept real money customers located in the US. 

PartyGaming is regulated and licensed by the Government of Gibraltar and by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission and is certified by GamCare as a responsible gaming operator.  For more information, please visit: www.partygaming.com.

Block Listing Six Monthly Return

1.  Name of company:
PartyGaming Plc

2.  Name of scheme:
PartyGaming Plc All-Employee Option Plan

3.  Period of return:
From 27 March 2008 to 26 September 2008

4.  Balance of unallotted securities under scheme from previous return:
6,250,000 ordinary shares of 0.015 pence each

5.  The amount by which the block scheme has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):
0

6.  Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme during period:
0

7.  Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted at end of period:
6,250,000 ordinary shares of 0.015 pence each

8.  Total number of shares in issue at the end of the period:
411,519,385 ordinary shares of 0.015 pence each

Name of contact:
Robert Hoskin, Company Secretary, PartyGaming Plc

Telephone number of contact:
+350 200 78700

26 September 2008

PartyGaming Plc
(“PartyGaming” or the “Company”)

PartyGaming Wins eGaming Award for Operator of the Year

PartyGaming has been named ‘Operator of the Year’ for the second time in three years at the annual eGaming Awards for the online gaming industry. In addition to winning the top award, PartyGaming also took the coveted accolade of ‘Socially Responsible Operator of the Year’ in recognition of the Company’s efforts to provide a safe and secure gaming environment for all of its players.

The independent judging panel awards ‘Operator of the Year’ to the ‘operator which has set the standards for others to follow’ and which has ‘clearly differentiated itself from the chasing pack and successfully developed the broadest and most geographically diverse product range’.

‘Socially Responsible Operator of the Year’ is awarded to the operator that goes the extra mile in implementing procedures and safeguards for consumers. The judges looked at a wide range of measures, including age verification, availability of problem gambling assistance, responsible gaming safeguards and comprehensive know your customer procedures. The award also recognises PartyGaming’s efforts to campaign for socially responsible gaming.

Jake Pollard, editor of eGaming Review, said:

“PartyGaming is a worthy winner of both the Operator of the Year and Socially Responsible Operator of the Year awards. The company deserves credit for its continued leadership of the industry and especially its commitment to a socially responsible approach to gaming, which is also being recognised separately today with its shares becoming a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series for companies that meet globally recognised corporate responsibility standards.”

Accepting the Operator of Year award for PartyGaming, John O’Malia,Managing Director of PartyGaming, said:

“We are delighted to win both of these awards. We love to win but the awards are not just about the winners: they celebrate the achievements of finalists, first stage entries and many others in the industry. Our awards are an endorsement from across the industry for our endeavours to provide great entertainment. Acting responsibility is one of the four main pillars of our business strategy, because we want all of our customers to play on our sites for the right reason – to enjoy great entertainment and play within their means.”

Contacts:

PartyGaming Plc +44 207 337 0100
Peter Reynolds, Director of Investor Relations 
John Shepherd, Director of Corporate Communications  

Editor’s Notes

About PartyGaming:

PartyGaming Plc is the world’s leading listed online gaming company.  Founded in 1997, the Group is a constituent of the FTSE 250 share index and the FTSE4Good Index Series, which measures the performance of companies that meet globally recognised corporate responsibility standards. PartyGaming’s shares are listed on The London Stock Exchange under the ticker: PRTY.  In the year to 31 December 2007, PartyGaming’s Continuing operations generated revenues of $476.0m and Clean EBITDA of $111.7m.  PartyGaming’s principal brands are PartyPoker.com, one of the world’s largest online poker rooms, EmpirePoker.com, PartyCasino.com, the world’s largest online casino, PartyBingo.com, PartyGammon.com, PartyBets.com, PartyMarkets.com and Gamebookers.com.  None of the Group’s sites accept real money customers located in the US. 

PartyGaming is regulated and licensed by the Government of Gibraltar and by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission and is certified by GamCare as a responsible gaming operator.  For more information, please visit: www.partygaming.com.

PartyGaming Plc
(“PartyGaming” or the “Company”)

Jon Salmon Appointed Chief Marketing Officer

PartyGaming, the world’s leading listed online gaming company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Salmon as Chief Marketing Officer. Jon will join PartyGaming from Ads Dot Com next month and will report directly to Jim Ryan, Chief Executive Officer of PartyGaming.

As Managing Director and founder of Ads Dot Com, Jon built a strong and award-winning team of marketing, IT and customer service professionals focused on online casino and poker gaming sites, especially in European countries.

His 25-year career has involved various marketing roles at some of the UK’s leading household brands, including Ladbrokes, Allied Bakeries, Ever Ready, Argos, and Weight Watchers where he led the team responsible for Breakfast Bar, one of the most successful snack product launches by a Heinz affiliate company.

Commenting on Jon’s appointment, Mr Ryan said: “Jon’s creative flair, entrepreneurialism and experience gleaned from marketing big brand names will be a great addition to PartyGaming as we forge ahead with our revised strategy to make us the most valued online gaming company. We very much look forward to Jon applying his talent and skills to marketing and promoting all of our Party brands across our broad and expanding suite of products and games.”

Mr Salmon added: “I’ve watched and admired PartyGaming’s change into an internationally focused business over the last couple of years, especially the localisation drive that has involved the roll-out out of Party-branded gaming sites in a wide range of languages. PartyGaming is a company with strategic vision and strong management, and I’m delighted to be joining as it pushes ahead with clearly defined initiatives to grow both the business and provide the best entertainment and fun for customers in the industry.” 

Contacts:

PartyGaming Plc +44 207 337 0100
Peter Reynolds, Director of Investor Relations 
John Shepherd, Director of Corporate Communications  

Editor’s Notes

About PartyGaming:

PartyGaming Plc is the world’s leading listed online gaming company.  Founded in 1997, the Group is a constituent of the FTSE 250 share index with its shares listed on The London Stock Exchange under the ticker: PRTY.  In the year to 31 December 2007, PartyGaming’s Continuing operations generated revenues of $476.0m and Clean EBITDA of $111.7m.  PartyGaming’s principal brands are PartyPoker.com, one of the world’s largest online poker rooms, EmpirePoker.com, PartyCasino.com, the world’s largest online casino, PartyBingo.com, PartyGammon.com, PartyBets.com, PartyMarkets.com and Gamebookers.com.  None of the Group’s sites accept real money customers located in the US. 

PartyGaming is regulated and licensed by the Government of Gibraltar and by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission and is certified by GamCare as a responsible gaming operator.  For more information, please visit: www.partygaming.com.

PartyGaming Plc
(“PartyGaming” or the “Company”)

Inclusion in FTSE4Good Index Series

PartyGaming, the world’s leading listed online gaming company, is pleased to announce that it has become a constituent member of the FTSE4Good Index. Inclusion of PartyGaming’s shares in both the FTSE4Good UK Index and the FTSE4Good Europe Index takes effect from Monday 22nd September. The FTSE4Good Index series was launched in 2001 by FTSE Group, a world leader in indexing solutions.

The eligibility criteria include working towards environmental sustainability, developing positive relationships with stakeholders, up-holding and supporting universal human rights, ensuring good supply chain labour standards and countering bribery.
 
The main objectives for the FTSE4Good Index Series are to provide a tool for responsible investors to identify and invest in companies that meet globally recognised corporate responsibility standards: to provide asset managers with a socially responsible investment benchmark and a tool for socially responsible investment products; and to contribute to the development of responsible business practice around the world.

FTSE4Good works in association with the Ethical Investment Research Service (EIRIS) and its network of international partners to research company corporate responsibility performance. EIRIS manages the research and analysis globally in order to cover the FTSE4Good Index eligible universe, either directly or through a network of partner research organisations.

A variety of mechanisms are employed to access the most up-to-date relevant data, including scrutiny of annual reports, research of company websites, written questionnaires and liaison with companies where appropriate and other publicly available material. Additionally, factsheets detailing the information held by EIRIS are distributed to companies on a regular basis for updating and review.

Martin Weigold, Group Finance Director who has executive responsibility for Corporate Social Responsibility for PartyGaming, said:

“We are delighted to have been recognised for our continual efforts to set and raise the online gaming industry’s standards for corporate and social responsibility.  Inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series, together with our GamCare certification, eCogra accreditation and review by the GoodCorporation, is a further endorsement of one of the four pillars of our business strategy – to act responsibly and to ensure that customers play on our gaming sites for the right reasons, which is to play within their means, enjoy great entertainment and have fun in a safe and secure environment.”

Contacts:

PartyGaming Plc +44 207 337 0100
Peter Reynolds, Director of Investor Relations 
John Shepherd, Director of Corporate Communications  

Editor’s Notes

About PartyGaming:

PartyGaming Plc is the world’s leading listed online gaming company.  Founded in 1997, the Group is a constituent of the FTSE 250 share index with its shares listed on The London Stock Exchange under the ticker: PRTY.  In the year to 31 December 2007, PartyGaming’s Continuing operations generated revenues of $476.0m and Clean EBITDA of $111.7m.  PartyGaming’s principal brands are PartyPoker.com, one of the world’s largest online poker rooms, EmpirePoker.com, PartyCasino.com, the world’s largest online casino, PartyBingo.com, PartyGammon.com, PartyBets.com, PartyMarkets.com and Gamebookers.com.  None of the Group’s sites accept real money customers located in the US. 

PartyGaming is regulated and licensed by the Government of Gibraltar and by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission and is certified by GamCare as a responsible gaming operator.  For more information, please visit: www.partygaming.com.

About FTSE Group:

FTSE Group (FTSE) is a world-leader in the creation and management of over 120,000 equity, bond and alternative asset class indices. With offices in London, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Beijing, Boston, Shanghai, Madrid, Paris, New York, San Francisco, Sydney and Tokyo, FTSE Group works with partners and clients in 77 countries worldwide.
 
FTSE is an independent company jointly owned by The Financial Times and the London Stock Exchange. FTSE indices are used extensively by a range of investors such as consultants, asset owners, fund managers, investment banks, stock exchanges and brokers. The indices are used for investment analysis, performance measurement, asset allocation, portfolio hedging and creation of index tracking funds

Independent committees of senior fund managers, derivatives experts, actuaries and other experienced practitioners review and approve all changes to the indexes to ensure that they are made objectively and without bias.

As part of its global community programme, FTSE has worked with the United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF, since 1997 raising funds to support poverty reduction and basic healthcare programmes for children.

PartyGaming Plc
(“PartyGaming” or the “Company”)

Letter to Shareholders and Depositary Interest Holders regarding
Electronic Communications

PartyGaming has today submitted to the Financial Services Authority (“FSA”) a letter sent today to the Company’s shareholders and depositary interest holders regarding electronic communications.  This letter will shortly be available for inspection at the FSA’s Document Viewing Facility situated at:

The Financial Services Authority
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HS

This letter to shareholders and depositary interest holders is also available on the PartyGaming website, www.partygaming.com.
 

Contacts:

PartyGaming Plc

Robert Hoskin, Company Secretary   +350 78700

PartyGaming Plc
(“PartyGaming” or the “Company”)

PartyCasino’s Evolution Continues With Live Dealing

PartyCasino.com, the world’s largest online casino owned by PartyGaming, has entered into an agreement today that will enable customers to enjoy the authentic ‘live casino’ experience of playing roulette, blackjack and baccarat tables. The agreement with EvolutionGaming, the provider of streamed casino services, to supply all three games in different languages and currencies will further enhance the quality and depth of PartyCasino’s customer offer.

Evolution provides the highest broadcast quality of online gaming in the market and its ‘live casino’ roulette, baccarat and blackjack tables will be accessible for any PartyCasino customer. Broadband users will receive and enjoy a full-screen video stream that is close to TV quality.

Jim Ryan, Chief Executive Officer of PartyGaming, said: “PartyCasino, which is continuing to roll out movie-themed slots, is focused firmly on delighting customers with greater entertainment. We believe that ‘live casino’ will gain us access to players who enjoy and prefer the experience of watching croupiers dealing cards or spinning roulette wheels and calling ‘place your bets’ in real time - that’s great, live online gaming entertainment.”  

Jens von Bahr, Chief Executive Officer of Evolution, said: "Evolution is changing the face of online casino gaming for players around the world with an innovative, unmatched live experience. PartyCasino is an industry leader at the forefront of change and we look forward to sharing a seat with them at the table where entertainment and fun is provided by our winning, leading-edge software - game on!”

Contacts:

PartyGaming Plc +44 207 337 0100
Peter Reynolds, Director of Investor Relations 
John Shepherd, Director of Corporate Communications  

Editor’s Notes

About PartyGaming:

PartyGaming Plc is the world’s leading listed online gaming company.  Founded in 1997, the Group is a constituent of the FTSE 250 share index with its shares listed on The London Stock Exchange under the ticker: PRTY.  In the year to 31 December 2007, PartyGaming’s Continuing operations generated revenues of $476.0m and Clean EBITDA of $111.7m.  PartyGaming’s principal brands are PartyPoker.com, one of the world’s largest online poker rooms, EmpirePoker.com, PartyCasino.com, the world’s largest online casino, PartyBingo.com, PartyGammon.com, PartyBets.com, PartyMarkets.com and Gamebookers.com.  None of the Group’s sites accept real money customers located in the US. 

PartyGaming is regulated and licensed by the Government of Gibraltar and by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission and is certified by GamCare as a responsible gaming operator.  For more information, please visit: www.partygaming.com.

About Evolution:

Evolution Gaming was founded in 2006 with the vision of providing the most realistic casino experience possible through broadcasting ‘live games’. The Company is one of the fastest-growing businesses in the e-gaming sector and already employs more than 100 staff across Europe and Asia. With images broadcast on full size screens in TV quality via broadband or small screens on dial-up services, Evolution’s dealers work the tables and players bet on a ‘live table’ offering a unique  personal casino experience online. For more information about EvolutionGaming, please visit: www.evolutiongaming.com

PartyGaming Plc
(“PartyGaming” or the “Company”)

Total Voting Rights

In accordance with the FSA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules, PartyGaming makes the following declaration to the market:

As at 29 August 2008 PartyGaming has a total of 411,519,385 ordinary shares of 0.015p each (“Shares”) issued and admitted to trading. Each Share carries the right to one vote, with the exception of Shares held by the Company’s employee benefit trust, the PartyGaming Plc Shares Trust (the “Trust”), which has waived the voting rights in respect of the Shares it holds. As at 29 August 2008 the Trust holds 7,420,382 Shares and therefore the total number of Shares with voting rights is 404,099,003.

The total voting right figure of 404,099,003 may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, PartyGaming under the FSA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

Contacts: 
Simon Smith +350 200 78700
Deputy Company Secretary 
PartyGaming Plc 

^ During the first half of 2007, $4.9m was derived from inactive fees and similar items that have been included in net revenue.  In prior years, these were netted against operating costs as they were not material.  Casino revenues and Clean EBITDA have been adjusted to exclude bingo which is now disclosed as a separate business segment.
* EBITDA/EPS before reorganisation income and costs and non-cash charges relating to share-based payments.
# Operations located physically outside of the US but which relate to US customers that were no longer accepted following the passing of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act on 13 October 2006.

• Continuing revenue up 17% to $254.8m (2007: $217.4m) with growth in all product verticals
• Poker revenues up 6% driven by higher yields; casino revenues up 38% due to both higher player numbers and yields; bingo revenues up 82% driven by UK growth; and sports betting revenues up 36% due to strong increase in betting volume
• Continuing Clean EBITDA* up 76% to $64.9m (2007: $36.9m); total Clean EBITDA up 240% to $60.9m (2007: $17.9m)
• Continuing Clean EPS* up 266% to 10.6 cents (2007: 2.9 cents); total Clean EPS of 9.6 cents (2007: loss per share of 1.9 cents); Continuing basic EPS of 6.6 cents (2007: loss per share of 9.0 cents); total basic EPS of 5.6 cents (2007: loss per share of 12.8 cents)
• Group to expand white label strategy and extend licensing of its gaming software (poker, casino, bingo and sports betting) and associated services to other gaming operators
• Trading since 30 June 2008 has been in line with management’s expectations except for poker which continues to be slightly softer than expected.  Total gross revenue in the 8 weeks to 25 August 2008 averaged $1.6m per day

Commenting on today’s results announcement, Jim Ryan, PartyGaming Chief Executive Officer, said:

“PartyGaming is a company that has transformed itself into a truly international business.  The Group’s performance over the first six months of 2008 is a testament to that transition.  Since arriving as CEO a few weeks ago, I have found a world class business with enormous potential.  As our markets evolve so must our business strategy.  Our poker business continues to grow but is being held back by the continued competition from those sites that accept players from the US.  We will continue to leverage our skills and technology through our own brands which remain strong and also through the brands of others in the form of white labels.  We also now plan to enter into relationships with other gaming companies across all our products.  As well as leveraging our skill set, I am also determined that we refocus on our core asset, our customer base.  The imminent relaunch of PartyPoker will be at the heart of this initiative and should foster further growth of our existing franchise, whilst greater licensing of our technology will create new and, I believe, significant opportunities to grow revenue and profit.”

Regarding current trading he added:

“In the 8 weeks ended 25 August 2008, average gross daily revenue was $1,601,600.  In poker, new player sign-ups averaged 993 per day and there were on average 50,800 active players per day, generating average gross daily revenue of $835,300.  In casino, average gross daily revenue was $694,100, in bingo it was $27,600 while in sports betting, average gross win per day was $44,600.

“The Group has made good progress in 2008 in a competitive and challenging environment.  Whilst trading in poker since 30 June 2008 has been slightly softer than we would have expected, with a number of new initiatives underway, including the relaunch of PartyPoker and our refocused strategy in place, the Board remains confident about the Group’s future prospects.”

Contacts:

PartyGaming Plc	+44 (0) 207 337 0100
Peter Reynolds, Group Director of Corporate Affairs
John Shepherd, Director of Corporate Communications

Analyst meeting, webcast, dial-in and conference call details: 29 August 2008

There will be an analyst meeting for invited UK-based analysts at Dresdner Kleinwort, 30 Gresham Street, London, EC2P 2XY starting at 9.30am BST.  There will be a simultaneous webcast and dial-in broadcast of the meeting.  To register for the live webcast, please pre-register for access by visiting the Group website (www.partygaming.com).  Details for the dial-in facility are given below.  A copy of the webcast and slide presentation given at the meeting will be available on the Group’s website later today.

In addition, there will be an interactive conference call for international investors and analysts starting at 2.30pm BST, details of which are set out below.

An interview with Jim Ryan, Chief Executive Officer and Martin Weigold, Group Finance Director, in video/audio and text will also be available from 7.00am BST on 29 August 2008 on: http://www.partygaming.com and on http://www.cantos.com.

Dial-in details to listen to the analyst presentation: 29 August 2008

9.20 am	Please call +44 (0)20 8609 3822 (UK)
Title	PartyGaming Interim Results
9.30 am	Meeting starts

A recording of the meeting will be available for a period of seven days from 29 August 2008.  To access the recording please dial the following replay telephone number:

Replay telephone number	+44 (0)20 8609 0289
Replay passcode:	227655#

Conference call: Friday 29 August 2008

For international analysts and investors there will also be an opportunity to put questions to Jim Ryan, Chief Executive Officer, and Martin Weigold, Group Finance Director, by way of a conference call.  The details of the call are as follows:

2.20 pm	Please call +44 (0)20 8609 3822 (UK)
2.30 pm	Conference call starts

A recording of the conference call will be available for a period of seven days from 29 August 2008.  To access the recording please dial the following replay telephone number:

UK Replay telephone number	+44 (0)20 8609 0289
UK Replay passcode:	227658#

All times are British Summer Time.

About PartyGaming Plc

PartyGaming Plc is the world’s leading listed online gaming company.  Founded in 1997, the Group is a constituent of the FTSE 250 share index with its shares listed on The London Stock Exchange under the ticker: PRTY.  In the year to 31 December 2007, PartyGaming’s Continuing operations generated revenues of $476.0m and Clean EBITDA of $111.7m.  PartyGaming’s principal brands are PartyPoker.com, one of the world’s largest online poker rooms, EmpirePoker.com, PartyCasino.com, PartyBingo.com, PartyGammon.com, PartyBets.com, PartyMarkets.com and Gamebookers.com.  None of the Group’s sites accept real money customers located in the US. 

PartyGaming is regulated and licensed by the Government of Gibraltar and by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission and is certified by GamCare as a responsible gaming operator.  For more information, please visit www.partygaming.com.

Download the full results press release

Rod Perry (63) has served as a non-executive Director with PartyGaming since May 2005 and since February 2007 has been the Senior Independent Director. During his tenure Mr. Perry has also served at various times as Chairman of the Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee and Ethics Committee.

As a consequence of this change, PartyGaming’s Board of Directors has appointed Lord Moonie, who joined the Board on 13 December 2007, as the Senior Independent Director and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee. Mr. Perry will chair the Nominations Committee. These changes take effect from today.

Commenting today Chief Executive Officer, Jim Ryan said:

“I look forward to working closely with Rod as we develop the Group's strategy to both grow our existing revenue streams and also to seek to exploit new opportunities over the coming months and years. Rod’s experience and knowledge of the online gaming sector and PartyGaming make him the ideal person to oversee the Board going forward and to provide continuity following a period of a change to the membership of the Board. On behalf of my fellow Directors, I wish to thank Michael Jackson for his service to PartyGaming over the last 3.5 years.”

Rod Perry said:

“I am honoured to have been selected by the Board to lead PartyGaming into its next phase of development. Since becoming a public company, we have had to face and overcome a series of major challenges. Looking forward, I am excited about the opportunities that a fresh approach under Jim Ryan as CEO will bring and am confident that under his stewardship, the management team can unlock further value for shareholders.”

Contacts:

PartyGaming Plc +44 (0)20 7337 0100
Peter Reynolds, Director of Investor Relations
John Shepherd, Director of Corporate Communications

PartyGaming Plc

Interim Results – Friday 29 August 2008

Analyst meeting, webcast and conference call details

PartyGaming Plc, the world’s leading listed online gaming company, will announce its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2008 on Friday 29 August 2008.  The Group will be hosting an analyst meeting for invited UK-based analysts on the day of the results starting at 9.30am and there will be a simultaneous webcast and dial-in broadcast of the meeting.  To access the live webcast, please pre-register by visiting the Group website (www.partygaming.com).  Details for the dial-in facility are provided below.  A copy of the webcast and slide presentation given at the meeting will be available on the Group’s website later on the day.

In addition, there will be an interactive conference call for international investors and analysts on Friday 29 August 2008 starting at 2.30pm BST, details of which are set out below.

An interview with Jim Ryan, Chief Executive Officer and Martin Weigold, Group Finance Director, in video/audio and text will also be available from 7.00am BST 29 August 2008 on: http://www.partygaming.com and on http://www.cantos.com.

Dial-in details to listen to the analyst presentation: 29 August 2008
9.20 am Please call +44 (0)20 8609 3822 (UK)
9.30 am Meeting starts

A recording of the meeting will be available for a period of seven days from 29 August 2008.  To access the recording please dial the following replay telephone number:

Replay telephone number: +44 (0)20 8609 0289
Replay passcode:  227655#

Conference call: 29 August 2008
For international analysts and investors there will also be an opportunity to put questions to Jim Ryan, Chief Executive Officer, and Martin Weigold, Group Finance Director, by way of a conference call.  The details of the call are as follows:

2.20 pm Please call +44(0)20 8609 3822 (UK)
2.30 pm Conference call starts

A recording of the conference call will be available for a period of seven days from 29 August 2008.  To access the recording please dial the following replay telephone number:

UK Replay telephone number +44(0)20 8609 0289
UK Replay passcode: 227658#

All times are British Summer Time.

Contacts:
PartyGaming Plc
Peter Reynolds         +44(0)20 7337 0100
Group Director of Corporate Affairs

John Shepherd         +44(0)20 7377 0100
Director of Corporate Communications