BARCREST AND MILLION 2-1 ACCELERATE MOBILE GAMBLING PLANS

4 April 2008

IGT funding escalates plans for new mobile slots


IGT UK and Million 2-1 have announced an extension of their partnership in the mobile gaming market under which IGT is providing Million-21 with funding to further develop the Million 2-1 business and specifically the partnership with Barcrest Group to bring mobile gaming content to the market. The funding is being provided through a convertible loan agreement.

This key development in the partnership between IGT UK and Million 2-1 precedes the widespread mobile launch of the 'Hi 5' game. Hi 5 will be the first in a series of games from Barcrest Group to be released for the mobile gaming market.

"This funding agreement strengthens the relationship between IGT UK and Million 2-1 and is consistent with our strategy of working with partners to find new markets for Barcrest Group game content," said Robert White, IGT UK managing director.

Chris Sheffield, the CEO of Million 2-1) commented: "We are delighted to build on our relationship with IGT and the funding will escalate our plans for bringing exciting new mobile slot games to market."

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