Jadestone's Burraco and Scopa Games Popular in Italy

Gioco Digitale and Jadestone Networks confirm the immediate success from the market launch of the two local multiplayer card games Burraco and Scopa in Italy. The two companies will now continue to expand the business with more enhancements in order to achieve an even broader audience.

The two Italian favorites Burraco and Scopa were launched in December last year and in January respectively and within days from launch they achieved relevant positions in their respective genre. As a mark of this success both Burraco and Scopa are today offered also on bwin.it in Italy.

The Italian network now boasts very large player liquidity in Italy. In fact, over 20,000 players have been seated at the giocodigitale.it tables with peaks of almost 2,000 players at the same time. And perhaps even more exciting, about 30% of the player base is female. During the initial live period, more than 450,000 cash tournaments of Burraco and Scopa have been played and the interest increase day by day.

"Apart from delivering the numbers, the games have largely appealed to a new audience for us" - says, Paolo di Feo, CEO of bwin Italia - “And in the months to come, we will make great enhancements in order to achieve an even bigger audience”.

Tobias Nissen, General Manager of Jadestone Networks, comments on the success in Italy: "We took the launch of these Italian favorites very seriously, perfecting the games together with local experts. It’s clear that the Italian players expect high quality and the fact that we today are one of the leaders is a great testament to our success."

Source: Gamblogger's Biz Blog (http://gambloggersbizblog.blogspot.com)

Jadestone Signs Casino and Skill Gaming Contract with Italian Market Leader Microgame

Jadestone Networks today announced that it has signed a 2-year Casino and Skill Gaming contract with Microgame, the largest online gaming service provider in Italy.

The agreement covers Jadestone’s unique portfolio of casino content developed in cooperation with iGaming technology provider Play’n GO, as well as a set of brand new local Italian multiplayer card games.

Microgame today successfully operates about 60 Italian B2B partners and Jadestone’s world leading mini games and borderless casino system will offer unique opportunities to manage and rollout new content.

From one control center, Microgame can bring all of Jadestone’s games to partners and players across their network and then manage the offering in real-time without the need for new platform releases. Examples of features include possibilities to hot swap games live to fit the respective target groups and to change bet levels in real-time to optimize revenue management.

“Jadestone is not only an innovative casino supplier, but also stack up a deck of Italian card games that look and play great. Their approach helps us deliver the flexibility that is the hallmark of Microgame,” said Fabrizio D’Aloia, President and CEO of Microgame.

Jadestone CEO Robert Henrysson comments: “We only want Aces on our hand in Italy, and Microgame is definitely one of them. Who better to work with on the booming Italian market if not the market leader? Our games and technologies together with Microgame’s large partner network is an ideal combination to take advantage of all the new opportunities at hand”.

The companies are currently integrating their platforms and expect to launch the first games already in Q1 2011.

Source: http://gambloggersbizblog.blogspot.com

Jadestone Releases Casino Matrix Multi-tasking Games Grid at ICE

Jadestone Networks today announces the release of its revolutionary new online gaming system, the Casino Matrix. The unveiling takes place at the annual ICE gaming industry show in London. Inspired by the multi-tasking behavior emerging in today’s increasingly Internet-savvy consumers – where watching TV whilst socializing on Facebook and playing a couple of rounds of Poker whilst clearing out the last emails of the day is increasingly becoming the norm – the Casino Matrix unveils new dimensions to the online casino playing experience. The Casino Matrix is a web application that utilizes a grid of up to four windows, allowing the player to load and play up to 4 Casino games simultaneously through an intuitive user-interface.

Developed in cooperation with iGaming technology provider Play’n GO, the Casino Matrix comes fully loaded with 30+ Casino games that are blended together through the Casino Matrix interface. Furthermore, the Casino Matrix offers operators the tools to add their Livebook, Sportsbook or just about any application into the mix. Even external content such as Youtube or Facebook work well within the Casino Matrix interface. Exit the monolithic old-school online casino - enter a world where players can place a LiveBet, watch a live feed of the game and play two video slots all at the same time.

"The Casino Matrix could be called the ultimate cross-marketing tool" says, Tom Wood, Product Director at Jadestone. He goes on to add "By giving access to several games at once, operators give players the luxury to choose their combination of games or external content all from within the walls of the operators site. This means players won't have to navigate multiple lobbies or leave the comfort of the gaming site to see their favorite Youtube video or read the latest from their Facebook friends."

For the past year offline Casinos have been offering multiple window gaming machines with the aim of enhancing player immersion and fun. With the Casino Matrix, Jadestone takes this trend online and delivers a Casino experience that creates a completely new online segment.

If you’re at the ICE show, swing by booth 5105 and experience the thrill of the Casino Matrix!

Paf to Launch New Casino Games from Jadestone Networks

Jadestone Networks today announced that it has signed a new 2-year casino contract with Paf. The agreement expands upon Paf’s existing relationship with Jadestone to add the company’s brand new casino offering created in cooperation with Swedish iGaming solution provider Play’n GO.

Paf is one of the largest online gambling operators in the Scandinavian market and the contract will allow Paf to offer its player base the complete product portfolio including mini games and casino games. Jadestone and Paf will work closely together and rollout the content offering step-by-step during the first half of 2011.