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RNS Number:3634E
CES Software PLC
21 October 2004


For Immediate Release

CES SOFTWARE SIGNS SKILL GAMES DEAL WITH LEADING ONLINE GAMING PORTAL OPERATOR,
SPO VENTURES LIMITED

CES Software plc (the "Company" or "CES"), a leading provider of
person-to-person skill gaming and exchange-betting technology, announced today
that its wholly owned subsidiary, SkillJam Technologies Corporation
("SkillJam"), has entered into an agreement with SPO Ventures Limited ("SPO").
SkillJam will provide cash skill-based games to SPO, the leading online gaming
portal operator.

SkillJam (www.skilljam.com) is one of the Internet's leading providers of
fee-based games of skill. SkillJam offers its network of affiliate distribution
partners pay-per-play and subscription-based gaming products such as skill-based
online games and downloadable deluxe games. In addition to managing its own
diversified online gaming destinations, SkillJam also develops and hosts
private-label gaming solutions for a broad network of destination sites.

Lorne Abony, Chief Executive Officer of CES, commented on the benefits of the
agreement: "SPO Ventures Limited is one of the leading providers of online
gaming entertainment, and is a natural fit for us given the size of its player
base and stature in the industry. Our partnership with SPO represents a further
step forward in fulfilling our goal of creating the ultimate player experience
by offering tournaments with the greatest number of players. We continue to seek
new growth avenues for our products."

A company spokesperson for SPO Ventures Limited remarked: "CES was the natural
choice for SPO Ventures Limited, in light of their liquidity and tournament
size, which is second to none in skill gaming. We look forward to introducing
our players to CES's leading skill gaming products."

For more information, contact:

Alex Mackey, Catullus Consulting
Tel: [phone]

About CES Software Plc:

CES Software Plc ("CES") is a leading provider of person to person skill gaming
and exchange betting technology. CES's strategy is to provide its cutting-edge
person to person gaming systems to top, licensed distribution partners in
regulated markets around the world. CES is a public company, incorporated in
England and Wales, listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "FUN",
and quoted on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock
Exchange under the symbol "CES". CES is committed to the integrity of its
business, and as such will not conduct business with gaming operators who
knowingly process sports bets from any jurisdictions where such practices are
prohibited, including the United States and Canada.

About SPO Ventures Limited:

SPO Ventures Limited is a private company operating marketing platforms that
incorporate and bring together all of the very best games that the Internet has
to offer, under one roof. At SPO Ventures Limited we take fun 'n' games very
seriously! It is our goal to offer gaming enthusiasts the most enjoyable,
exciting, challenging and rewarding online playing experience to be found
anywhere on the Internet.





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