888 extends partnership with the Delaware Lottery
Source: RNS
6th July 2020
888 Holdings Plc
("888" or the "Group")
888 extends partnership with the Delaware Lottery until 2022
888, one of the world's most popular online gaming companies and solutions providers, is pleased to announce it has extended its exclusive iGaming contract with the Delaware Lottery for a further two years.
888 has powered the state's iGaming platform since 2013. Through 888's unique technology platform, customers in Delaware are able to enjoy online casino games and play online poker in a safe and secure environment. Through 888's unique interstate poker network, poker players in Delaware are also able to play against players in New Jersey and Nevada, providing increased availability of tournaments and games for poker players.
Yaniv Sherman, SVP Business Development at 888, commented:
"This contract extension demonstrates the strength of our relationship with the Delaware Lottery as well as the quality our of outstanding technology platform. The State of Delaware has been a pioneer in the developing U.S iGaming market and we are delighted to further extend our partnership.
"888 has been committed to the U.S. iGaming market for several years. We remain incredibly excited by the growth potential for the business across both our B2B and B2C operations in this developing and potentially significant market."
Vernon Kirk, Director of the Delaware Lottery said:
"888 has been a valued partner since the Delaware Lottery launched its pioneering iGaming offering through the websites of Delaware's three casinos.
"In another first, 888's poker platform enabled the Delaware/Nevada/New Jersey Multi-State Internet Gaming Association to offer peer-to-peer poker liquidity and further enhance the player experience across all three jurisdictions."
Contacts and enquiries:
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888 |
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Itai Pazner, Chief Executive Officer Yaniv Sherman, Head of Commercial Development
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Hudson Sandler (Financial & Corporate PR) |
888@hudsonsandler.com or +44(0) 207 796 4133 |
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Alex Brennan / Bertie Berger / Hattie Dreyfus |
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Notes to Editors:
888 Holdings plc (and together with its subsidiaries, "888" or the "Group") is one of the world's most popular online gaming entertainment and solutions providers. 888's mission is to supply its customers with innovative and market-leading online gaming products, above all in a safe and secure environment.
888 has been at the forefront of the online gaming industry since foundation in 1997, providing to players and B2B partners an always innovative and world-class online gaming experience. At the heart of 888's business is its proprietary gaming technology and associated platforms.
During 2019 888 was named Casino Operator of the Year at the prestigious EGR industry awards and, in 2020, the company was proud to be recognised at the 2020 Gaming Intelligence awards as winner in the Casino Operator of the Year category.
The Group is structured into two lines of business: B2C, under the 888 brands, and B2B, conducted through Dragonfish, which provides partners a leading platform through which to establish an online gaming presence and monetise their own brands.
888's consumer facing websites offer more than just online gaming. They are entertainment destinations: places where people can enjoy a truly interactive experience and be part of an online community that shares common interests. 888's strong and trusted brands are all accessible through www.888.com.
Find out more about 888 at http://corporate.888.com/.
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