SPILL GROUP and GameAccount Launch GammonTournamentscom
Released on = May 17, 2006, 4:55 am
Press Release Author = SPILL GROUP
Industry = Internet & Online
Press Release Summary = SPILL GROUP and skill game provider GameAccount have joined forces to launch the next generation in online Backgammon. GameAccount\'s browser-based GammonTournaments.com requires minimal download effort, which unlike other online backgammon games, can be played immediately. Furthermore, GammonTournaments.com has been designed to appeal to the broadest range of players, from recreational newcomers to the more serious experienced player. The site\'s target demographic is both men and women.
Press Release Body = HILVERSUM, Netherlands--May 11, 2006--SPILL GROUP and skill game provider GameAccount have joined forces to launch the next generation in online Backgammon. GameAccount\'s browser-based GammonTournaments.com requires minimal download effort, which unlike other online backgammon games, can be played immediately. Furthermore, GammonTournaments.com has been designed to appeal to the broadest range of players, from recreational newcomers to the more serious experienced player. The site\'s target demographic is both men and women. The multiplayer games will offer several options, including \'MoneyPlay\' and \'MatchPlay\' scoring formats. GameAccount also offers single players the opportunity to play against revolutionary \"playerbots\" of all skill levels.
Backgammon is a hugely popular global parlour game that has migrated successfully online. Hundreds of thousands of people enjoy a game of virtual Backgammon and are willing to pay to take their chances at winning money prizes. The idea of creating GammonTournaments.com came naturally to the SPILL GROUP and GameAccount - who have empowered players to stake up to as much as EUR 250, potentially pocketing nearly twice as much in winnings.
GameAccount\'s Backgammon games are designed to maximize speed in order to meet players\' needs for fast results. GammonTournament\'s games are classified as skill games and will therefore be distributed across all Spill Group\'s portals.
Players can compete worldwide, owing to the fact that the GameAccount technology platform can seamlessly handle all multi-currency and multilingual features required by the SPILL GROUP. Another convenient advantage is GammonTournaments.com ability to offer several reputable and secure payment methods for customers.
\"Choosing GameAccount as partner for setting up GammonTournaments.com was relatively easy, because we continue to work together very successfully. GameAccount is well known for their ability to provide high quality skill games and we are delighted to expand our cooperation,\" said Reinout te brake, Marketing & Business Development Director of SPILL GROUP.
About Spill Group
The Dutch holding company SPILL GROUP was founded in 2001 and has subsidiaries in Europe and Asia. Its aim is to become the biggest source of the best games for PC and mobile devices. Currently, the company develops and runs more than thirty gaming portals in eight European countries as well as China, Malaysia and India. 1.5 million unique visitors a day look for gaming enjoyment on the SPILL GROUP portals. The portfolio contains 3.000 online games of all genres - skill games, casual games and fun games. The portals are kept simple and are specifically designed for every country. Those wanting to play a game do not need to register, but can start right away.
For more information on Spill Group, please visit www.spillgroup.com.
About GameAccount
GameAccount is the #1 skill gaming provider for sportsbook, casino and poker operators seeking a single-wallet Skill Gaming solution. The company\'s proven portfolio of dynamic games attracts recreational gamers and is the perfect vehicle to build and sustain a broad user audience. GameAccount powers leading online partners such as Victor Chandler, Racing Post, Sportingbet, Betcorp, Paddypower, SkyBet, FHM and Wanadoo.
GameAccount\'s Financial Services Platform supports full multilingual white-label solutions with seamless login and real-time exchange rates. Multiplayer games include Gin Rummy, Pool and Backgammon. Competitions include the world\'s largest knockout tournament and progressive jackpots.
For more information please visit: www.gameaccount.com
Web Site = http://www.gammontournaments.com
Contact Details = SPILL GROUP Mirjam Assink, +31 (0)35 647 8248 mirjam@spillgroup.com or GameAccount Meir Moses, +44 (0) 207 659 2519 MMoses@GameAccount.com