FORM 6-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of April 2008 |
Commission File Number 000-30224 |
CRYPTOLOGIC LIMITED |
Alexandra House The Sweepstakes Ballsbridge Dublin 4 |
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Date: April 9, 2008 |
CRYPTOLOGIC LIMITED
/s/ Stephen Taylor
Stephen Taylor Chief Financial Officer
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Symbol: TSX: CRY & CXY; NASDAQ: CRYP; LSE: CRP |
CRYPTOLOGIC ENTERS FAST-GROWING
KOREAN CASUAL GAMES MARKET
E-gaming software leader to invest in Korean game developer Mobilebus Inc.
April 9, 2008 (Dublin, IRELAND and Seoul, KOREA) CryptoLogic Limited, a world leader in Internet gaming software, continued its expansion into Asia with an agreement to take a substantial minority interest in South Koreas Mobilebus Inc., one of Asias fastest-growing mobile and PC game developers and publishers. CryptoLogic will have representation on the Mobilebus board of directors and the option to increase its ownership to a majority position in the future. The deal is expected to close within 30 days.
The strategic investment will enable CryptoLogic and Mobilebus to create new games and to develop and acquire new casual game portals for South Korea, one of the worlds most sophisticated gaming markets. Korea already boasts the worlds highest levels of Internet and mobile phone penetration and is considered by many experts to be the trendsetter for gaming in Asia. Many Chinese and North American publishers source content and technology from Korea. This investment reaffirms CryptoLogics positioning as a global leader in game development.
Today marks another key milestone in CryptoLogics global diversification and expansion, and another key step into the lucrative Asian market, said Brian Hadfield, CryptoLogics President and CEO. Asia is critical to CryptoLogics follow the sun approach to business: its about having development going around the clock, around the world. As an experienced game developer in a gaming-friendly market, Mobilebus will help bring players a uniquely Korean entertainment experience.
The new portals will offer traditional Korean card and arcade games, as well as a suite of poker games including 7 Poker, High-Low and Texas Holdem. The subscription-based games will feature avatars and cyber-cash systems, a popular and widely accepted means of payment on Asian sites. Additional revenue will be generated from in-game advertising and sponsorship.
CryptoLogics track record of integrity, innovation and performance will help Mobilebus take its business to new heights and open up new avenues for growth, said John Lee, CEO of Mobilebus Inc. Together, our companies are poised to make an impact in this highly profitable market.
Government sources estimate that the Korean market for online and mobile card games exceeds $1 billion, with the casual card game segment growing at 24% per annum. This growth could occur even faster as Korea, like neighbouring Japan and Taiwan, considers allowing land-based gaming for the first time. Koreans, Japanese and Taiwanese are already some of the worlds highest spenders on online gaming sites, and land-based gaming typically drives up online gaming spending over time.
For CryptoLogic, todays announcement represents the latest in a series of strategic moves to target the Asian market. The companys other investments include significant stakes in 568 Network Inc., Mikoishi Studios and Mahjong Time.
TEL 353 (0) 1 631 9000 FAX 353 (0) 1 631 9001
ALEXANDRA HOUSE, THE SWEEPSTAKES, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4, IRELAND
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As CryptoLogic continues to build its base in Asia, its critical that we partner with growth-oriented developers who combine deep skills in Web 2.0 and 3G mobile technologies with strong relationships in the entertainment and gaming space, said Shailesh Naik, Managing Director of CryptoLogic Asia-Pacific. In every market we enter, thats our primary goal and in Mobilebus we have found another ideal partner.
About CryptoLogic® (www.cryptologic.com)
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 has been certified to strict standards similar to land-based gaming.
WagerLogic Limited, a subsidiary of CryptoLogic, licenses CryptoLogic software and services to customers who offer their games around the world to non-U.S. based players. For information on WagerLogic®, visit www.wagerlogic.com. CryptoLogics 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).
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CryptoLogic, 35316641682 |
Argyle Communications, (416) 968-7311 (North American and gaming industry media) |
Stephen Taylor, Chief Financial Officer |
Daniel Tisch, ext 223 dtisch@argylecommunications.com |
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Karen Passmore, ext 228 kpassmore@argylecommunications.com |
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Corfin Communications (UK media only) |
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Neil Thapar, +44 207 977 0020 |
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William Cullum, +44 207 977 0020 |
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Harry Chathli, +44 207 979 0020 |
CRYPTOLOGIC FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT DISCLAIMER:
Statements in this press release which are not historical are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, risks associated with the companys financial condition and prospects, legal risks associated with Internet gaming and risks of governmental legislation and regulation, risks associated with market acceptance and technological changes, risks associated with dependence on licensees and key licensees, risks relating to international operations, risks associated with competition and other risks detailed in the companys filings with securities regulatory authorities. These risks may cause results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.