Through a one-year trial agreement between ISWI\’s wholly owned subsidiary, Global Interactive Gaming, and SkyBet, the interactive television version of SportXction wagering software has been made available to all of BSkyB\’s 7.6 million satellite TV households throughout the UK and Ireland. GIG intends to offer wagering on over 1,000
Using the BSkyB digital television platform, subscribers are able to make interactive wagers using their television remote control devices while watching a sporting event. A display of the wagering propositions and odds information are available simultaneously with the game\’s action on the screen.
“This is the most significant accomplishment our Company has made to date and the culmination of several years of hard work and planning along with millions of dollars in development costs. SkyBet has been tremendously successful and a pioneer in the iTV betting market. This product will set a new standard for interactive gaming,” said Barry Mindes, ISWI and GIG Chairman.
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