Skill Games For The Guardian

Published: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 Online-Casinos.com

SKILL GAMES FOR THE GUARDIAN

Another UK big name newspaper adds gaming entertainment

The major UK newspaper The Guardian has added skill games to its website Guardian.co.uk this week, selecting GameAccount as the provider.

Guardian Unlimited users will have access to ten classic real-money multiplayer games and tournaments through GameAccount's network, joining players from over 130 countries worldwide.

Online skill games are a significant growth area in terms of popularity and revenues and GameAccount's established industry status offers a natural partnership opportunity, allowing players to register and play for fun or real money.

GameAccount will deliver classic multiplayer and 'heads-up' games such as Gin Rummy and Backgammon, as well as unique P2P variants of other games, including tournament Blackjack, Mah Jong, and a variety of popular Solitaire and card formats. The integrated network also supports bespoke tournaments where the multiplayer games lobby allows players to see opponents' moves in real-time, and is supported by in-game and 'messenger' chat functionality.

"We are excited to be adding skill gaming to our online portfolio. P2P games offer our readers a competitive and engaging gaming alternative that enhances our existing games and betting offering" said Annie Wilson, Online Partnerships Manager at The Guardian.

According to Kevin Dale, Chief Executive at GameAccount, the demand for online skill gaming by blue-chip consumer brands continues to increase. "The Guardian deal is another milestone for GameAccount. I am absolutely confident that our partnership with The Guardian will prove to be a long and successful one, with customer choice and total satisfaction clearly the number one priority."

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