Gibraltar 15 December, 2011 – Two of the largest operators in Denmark, Bet24 and Scandic Bookmakers, are joining Ongame’s poker network in the build-up to the opening of the country’s regulated online poker market on 1 January 2012.
We need specialists in poker to provide a complete poker experience, and that makes Ongame a perfect fit. Only Ongame can offer a presence in all markets as well as provide support for iPhone and Android devices.
First-mover advantage is important for an operator like us. Denmark is a very important market with fierce competition. Ongame enables us to be present with a premium poker experience in Denmark from day one.
Denmark is one of the most mature online poker markets in the world with 33.5% of their total gambling market attributed to online play compared with an average of 11% across Europe. According to H2 Gambling Capital, an independent research firm, this market share is expected to grow to 43% during 2012 in Denmark with online poker revenue predicted to grow more than 60% to €87 million.
Enabling our partners to enter every major regulated market on day one is our strategy. Ongame was among the first in Italy, first in France and we will soon be the first in Denmark and Spain as well.
About Ongame
Ongame is one of the world’s largest B2B poker providers. The global network includes more than 25 of the e-gaming industry’s strongest brands and operators, and has up to 45,000 concurrent players at peak hours. Ongame also operates regional networks in France and Italy. The company offers both operators and their players a wide variety of cash games and tournaments to choose from. Ongame Network Ltd is headquartered in Gibraltar and is a subsidiary of bwin.party digital entertainment plc, the world’s largest listed online gaming company. Further information about Ongame can be found at www.ongame.com.
About Bet24
Bet24 is a holder of gaming licenses in Malta, a member of the European Union. Bet24 Poker is operated by Nordic Betting Limited and powered by Ongame Network Ltd, which has a network license issued by the Gibraltar Government. Bet24 is owned by Modern Times Group, MTG, and offers odds on sport events, casino, poker and games in 16 different languages on www.bet24.com, and has active clients in more than 70 countries.
About Scandic Bookmakers
Scandic Bookmakers is a Danish company founded 1999 and is one of the largest sports books in Scandinavia. The company is headquartered in Malta and has players from all over Europe. Currently Scandic Bookmakers offers sports betting, poker, casino and live casino. More information can be found on www.scandicbookmakers.com.
For more information, please contact:
Carl Zide, Communications Manager at Ongame, +46 701 64 70 13, carl.zide@ongame.com
