DOUGLAS, Isle of Man, November 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Playtech ispleased to announce the release of a brand new version of its poker client,deployed on iPoker, the world's largest poker network, with over 35,000concurrent players, and on iPoker.it, already one of the leading Italiannetworks. The new client boasts an innovative, intuitive design and a varietyof exciting fresh tools and features.

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The new poker lobby welcomes players with an appealing, user-friendlyinterface. Improved, easy-to navigate search options enable players to findtheir game of choice swiftly and simply from a broad menu of cash tables,tournaments and casino side games.

Player convenience is integral to the new design of the client and avariety of functions have been incorporated that allow for unparalleled anduninterrupted game-flow. One of the most significant improvements is the newmulti-currency option, available in British Pounds, USD and Euro, that freesup players to enjoy the game in their local currency, and bypass the currencyconversion process. The new Auto top-up, linked to the cashier, is anotheruser-friendly convenience tool, aimed at maintaining game momentum. Playerssitting at multiple tables simultaneously can now define conditionsautomatically, for buying chips and for topping-up their stack at the end ofa hand.

Other innovations aimed at ensuring fun and fast-paced navigation andgame-play include a five-step quick seat functionality enabling players toeasily find a seat at the cash table or tournament of their choice. A handfor hand mode function has been added to keep the game moving during thebubble in multi-table tournaments. Additionally, the brand new tournamenttime-bank facilitates game flow and enhances the player to player experienceby offering players a predefined allotment of extra time throughout thetournament.

Another exciting enhancement is the new my buddies functionality, thatoffers players full management of their buddies list. Notes about buddies cannow be added and viewed also when a buddy is offline.

Danny Frishman, Playtech's Head of Poker, notes: "We are delighted tointroduce the new Playtech Poker version which includes exciting, innovativeideas that enrich our poker offering. Playtech is dedicated to anticipatingthe needs of its licensees and their players and we aim to continue improvingour poker product, to ensure we remain at the forefront of developments inthe international online poker arena. This is only the first step in a farreaching overhaul of the client. In the next version we look forward torevamping the poker table and introducing a wealth of additional excitingfeatures and tools."

About Playtech

Playtech, the world's largest publicly traded online gaming softwaresupplier, develops industry leading platforms shaped to provide operatorswith the added value and optimized business performance needed to capitalizeon the growing world market for multi-activity gaming operations. Playtechhas know-how garnered from years of experience in penetrating new markets andproviding packages to suit the specifications of a diverse range ofcountries. The company also has extensive expertise working in regulatedmarkets, having established global credentials, and a reputation forresponsible and transparent gaming.

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