Press release

Jadestone signs partnership with Ongame Network

Ongame Network has  reached an agreement with Jadestone Networks to add the company’s Mini Games to the Ongame poker client. The new games include Blackjack, Roulette and Slots, and will be rolled out during the first quarter of 2011.

Several of Ongame’s network partners already utilize Jadestone’s products on their sites, but Mini Games will be positioned inside the poker client, so a player can bet on Roulette with a sweep of the mouse while a poker hand plays out. The new partnership adds business value to Ongame’s poker product as industry benchmarks point to a potential 7-10% revenue increase in regards to GGR for in-client casino games.  

“This is the first step towards realizing our ambition to offer a full casino experience," says Martin Lerby, Head of Ongame. “It extends our offering beyond just poker, presenting an enhanced gaming experience to players as well as new opportunities for our partners.”  

The deal also provides an opportunity for Jadestone Networks, as this partnership indirectly gives them the chance to display their product to over 25 potential operators on Ongame’s global network.  

"In all successful partnerships, the sum is greater than the parts. Like mixing nitrate with glycerine, the recipe for a major gaming blast is to combine Jadestone'ʹs rapid fire casino side games with Ongame'ʹs powerful poker application. Players are going to love the action," says Tobias Nissen, Managing Director at Jadestone Networks.  

About Ongame Network
Ongame Network is the world’s largest B2B poker provider and a leading supplier of online and mobile poker software. The global network includes over 25 of the e-gaming industry’s strongest brands and operators, and up to 45,000 concurrent players at peak times during the day. Ongame also operates regional networks in France and Italy. 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.

About  Jadestone  Networks
Jadestone Networks is a leading developer of fully managed online game solutions. The product portfolio is built on the acclaimed Arena networks and features backgammon, skill games and a full range of casino and mini games in partnership with Play'ʹn Go. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the company is privately owned and funded. For more information about  Jadestone and its products, please go to www.jadestone.se.

For more information, please contact:
Carl Zide, Communications Manager Ongame
Phone: +46 701 64 70 133

Tobias Nissen, Managing Director
Jadestone Networks
Phone: +46 733 43 91 93