BETONBET JOINS MICROGAMING POKER NETWORK

(170) (27-jul-06)

Betting exchange departs Ongame network

The acquisition of Ongame by Bwin had a consequence this week when betting exchange and poker room BetonBet , citing conflict possibilities, moved over to the Microgaming Poker Network .

The move to Microgaming allows BetOnBet players to take advantage of one of the most aggressive tournament schedules on the Web - featuring satellites to some of the best land based tournaments in the world, as well as the guaranteed 24 hour action offered through access to thousands of additional players from over 40 card rooms worldwide.

Since BetOnBet launched in August 2003, with its poker offering following in November 2004, it has grown to become one of the most successful gaming sites on the web. The move to Microgaming's poker network will cause little or no disruption to players, allowing them to swiftly take advantage of the benefits the network has to offer.

Stian Hornsletten , Managing Director BetOnBet Ltd says, "We are very pleased to join the Microgaming poker network. The Microgaming Poker network is growing rapidly and we believe this is a strategic move for the future. We believe our customers will see the benefits of this in the time to come. To join a network where all the operators are playing by the same rules and get the releases at the same time is something we are looking very much forward to."