Net Entertainment launches on Sky Betting and Gaming
April 17, 2014 – In reference to Net Entertainment’s earlier communication
around its agreement with Sky Betting and Gaming, the online gaming arm of UK
pay-TV broadcaster BSkyB, Net Entertainment now has the pleasure to announce
that its award winning games have been launched and are available to
Skyvegas.com’s player base.
Björn Krantz, Chief of GMO and MD at Net Entertainment Malta Ltd, said: “It
feels great to be in live operation with Sky Betting and Gaming, a well
reputable and recognized player in the UK market. I am confident that our best
in class online desktop and mobile portfolio games will be well received by
their player community.”
Richard Flint, MD of Sky Betting and Games at BskyB, said: “We are delighted to
add Net Entertainment’s outstanding games to the rich portfolio of content at
Sky Vegas. We know these games will further reinforce our position as one of
the best and most popular online and mobile casinos in the UK.”
For additional information please contact:
Björn Krantz, Chief of GMO and MD Net Entertainment Malta Ltd: Phone +356 79 88
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bjorn.krantz@netent.com
William Heigard, Investor Relations, Net Entertainment: Phone +46 (0) 709 12 45
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william.heigard@netent.com
About Net Entertainment
Net Entertainment is a premium supplier of online casino games used by many of
the world’s most successful online casino operators. The Net Entertainment
CasinoModule™ is a leading- edge gaming system which includes high-quality
online casino games, powerful bonus programs and a sophisticated Back Office.
CasinoModule™ creates the ultimate gaming experience for the player, while
managing billions of transactions every year and gives online casino operators
full control and management of their casino activities. Operators are provided
with a customized casino that is easily integrated ensuring short time to
market and a cost efficient operation. Net Entertainment is listed on Nasdaq
OMX Stockholm (NET-B). For more information please visit www.netent.com.
About Sky Vegas
Sky Vegas is part of Sky Betting & Gaming, a wholly owned subsidiary of BSkyB.
Sky Betting & Gaming is licenced and regulated by the Alderney Gambling Control
Commission (AGCC) to offer online gambling products and services to UK
customers. Sky Vegas has been operating since 2007 and replaced the original
casino skybetvegas.com, which ran from 1997 to 2009. It now boasts more than
300 games, including slots games, table games, instant win games, live casino
games and community games. Sky Vegas games may be played on a desktop in the
casino’s instant play flash version or on Android smartphones, iPhones and
iPads. The Sky Vegas app is available to download from the App Store.
About Sky
Sky is the UK and Ireland’s leading home entertainment and communications
company. Around 40% of all homes have a direct relationship with Sky through
its range of TV, broadband and home telephony services.
Sky is the UK’s biggest investor in television content, investing more than
£2.3 billion a year in channels such as Sky 1, Sky Atlantic, Sky Living, Sky
Arts, Sky Sports, Sky Movies and Sky News. Around two-thirds of Sky’s content
spend is invested in the UK and Sky is the fastest-growing source of investment
in original British programmes. More than 30 million people watch Sky content
each week.
Alongside its commitment to offering customers a greater choice of high-quality
content, Sky is a leading innovator. Customers enjoy total control and
flexibility over their favourite TV through Sky+, watch TV on the move through
Sky Go, and enjoy the best quality TV experience at home through High
Definition and 3D.
Sky distributes its content broadly over several platforms, including
satellite, cable, IPTV, mobile and WiFi. NOW TV, Sky’s second consumer brand,
builds on the company’s leadership in internet TV. Sky is also the UK’s
fastest-growing home communications company and favourite ‘triple-play’
provider of TV, broadband and home phone.
Sky believes in making a wider contribution to the communities in which it
operates by taking positive action on the environment, supporting grassroots
sports and increasing access to, and participation in, the arts. Sky employs
23,000 people, has annual revenues of £6.8 billion and is estimated to support
a £5.4 billion contribution to UK GDP. Sky is listed on the London Stock
Exchange (BSY). www.sky.com/corporate