Ongame Network moves into the world of television

Gibraltar, March 9, 2009
Ongame Network Ltd, a leading provider of online gaming entertainment, announces a partner agreement with Smart Gaming Group, as the latest addition to their poker network.

Smart Gaming Group offers gaming through live TV shows 24/7 to a large player base. Until now, the UK based online gaming operator has focused on live casino games and is now broadening its offering with online poker.

“Smart Gaming Group is approaching their customers with live TV shows, which makes them highly interesting for our poker network. With a significant cross-selling potential, Ongame Network believes this partnership will be profitable for both parties”, says Kevin O’Neal, Press Officer at bwin Group.

The addition of Smart Gaming Group is in keeping with Ongame Network’s strategy to expand into new markets through established brands, in order to strengthen its position as one of the world’s largest poker networks.

“We’ve chosen to work with Ongame Network because of their proven track record of excellence in software technology, player liquidity and customer support. Ongame Network’s commitment to innovation and European player-focused approach fits perfectly with Smart Gaming Group’s aims, and dovetails with our roadmap for future prosperity”, says Marc Tibbo, Poker Manager at Smart Gaming Group.

Fore more information, please contact our press officer Kevin O’Neal.
Phone: +43 (0)50 858 24010
Email: Kevin.ONeal@bwin.org

About Ongame Network:
Ongame Network is one of the world’s largest poker networks and a leading supplier of online and mobile poker software. The network includes more than 30 of the e-gaming industry’s strongest brands, and more than 40,000 players play concurrently at peak times during the day. The company offers both operators and their players a wide variety of ring games and tournaments to choose from every hour of every day. Ongame Network is a subsidiary of bwin Interactive Entertainment AG, a leading provider of online gaming entertainment. Further information can be found at www.ongamenetwork.com.