Playtech's WinAJackpot.com Pays Out $4.8 Million Jackpot Prize

DOUGLAS, Isle of Man, August 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Playtech , the designer, developer and licensor of software for the gaming industry announces that WinAJackpot.com, the first progressive network to combine online and landbased jackpots via Playtech and its subsidiary Videobet, has recently paid out a jackpot prize of more than $4.8 million dollars.

On Sunday July 22nd Heinrich S. hit Beach Life's progressive jackpot of $4,801,527 by making a $10 bet while playing at African Palace Casino.

Beach Life, Playtech's first 20 line progressive video slots, has proven to be very popular among players through its combination of a high hit frequency and a compelling design themed around recreational scenes from the beach and ocean. Beach Life offers one of the fastest replenishment rates in the industry, a fact made evident by the accumulation of a huge jackpot in the eight months since its release. Beach Life's recent release late last year is the latest in a long line of compelling progressive jackpot games that Playtech has developed to offer its licensees an attractive Casino offering.

Mor Weizer, Playtech CEO commented: "Beach Life's incredible jackpot payout is just the latest example of Playtech's efforts to provide the industry with highly exciting and financially rewarding games. The fact that Beach Life's jackpot accumulated this large sum in such a short time goes to show that players know that Playtech software offers them the biggest chance of becoming millionaires. Everyone at Playtech is really pleased with Heinrich's outstanding jackpot win and we wish him the best of luck in all his endeavors."

More on Winajackpot.com WinAJackpot.com is a portal designed to broaden the appeal of Playtech's hit progressive jackpot games and generate a rich added source of traffic for its licensees. Players can choose from several jackpot games featuring multiple bonus stages and offering millions of dollars in prize money. The site features real-time jackpot counters, latest and biggest winners' lists, game previews and player testimonials, plus profiles of all participating casinos. Website: http://www.winajackpot.com/

More on Playtech Playtech develops unified software platforms for the gaming industry, primarily targeting existing online operators wanting to upgrade their system; sportsbooks looking to diversify and land-based operators making their server based gaming and online debut. Playtech gaming applications - online casino, poker, bingo, mobile gaming, live gaming, land-based kiosk networks and fixed-odds games - are fully intercompatible and can be freely incorporated as stand-alone applications. All gaming platforms can be accessed and funded by players through the same user account and managed by the operator by means of a single powerful management interface through Playtech's advanced cross-platform technology. Founded in 1999, Playtech has over 500 personnel distributed globally, around eighty percent of whom are engaged in research and development of current and future gaming technologies.

Website: http://www.playtech.com/ About Videobet:

Videobet - a subsidiary of the Playtech Group - designs, develops and deploys complete high-end solutions for the land-based gaming industry.

Website: http://www.videobet.com/ Contact: Mr.Mor Weizer , Chief Executive Officer Tel: +44-1624645999 mor@playtech.com http://www.playtech.com/