Gaming Realms PLC Launch of Slingo Originals on 888casino.com

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Gaming Realms PLC

05 May 2020

05 May 2020

Gaming Realms Plc

("Gaming Realms", the "Company" or the "Group")

Gaming Realms launches Slingo Originals on 888casino.com

Gaming Realms plc, the developer and licensor of mobile focused, real money games, is pleased to announce it has extended its licensing and revenue share agreement with 888 Holdings plc ("888").

Under the terms of the partnership, Gaming Realms' existing agreement with 888, announced on 15 January 2018, has been extended to include 888casino.com. 888, which hosts Gaming Realms' Slingo games on its Dragonfish B2B platform, has now also launched the entire Slingo Originals portfolio, distributed via Gaming Realms' aggregation partner SG Digital, on its leading B2C site 888casino.com.

Michael Buckley, Executive Chairman of Gaming Realms, said : "Today's announcement reaffirms our strategy to continue developing and expanding our partnerships with the world's leading gaming brands. As one of the world's most popular online gaming providers with an established global user base, 888 provides the perfect fit for Gaming Realms as we focus on creating new and exciting games and bringing these to a greater international audience. We are extremely pleased to have extended our agreement and look forward to continuing to work closely with the team at 888."

Guy Cohen, SVP of B2C at 888, said: "Our partnership with Gaming Realms is terrific news for 888 Casino players. We are always looking to cement bonds with the world's finest software providers, offering innovative solutions for our customers. Slingo in particular has been a sensation among players and we are pleased to ensure its place on the 888 Casino site."

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About Gaming Realms

Gaming Realms creates and licenses innovative games for mobile, with operations in the UK, U.S. and Canada. Through its unique IP and brands, Gaming Realms is bringing together media, entertainment and gaming assets in new game formats. The Gaming Realms management team includes accomplished entrepreneurs and experienced executives from a wide range of leading gaming and media companies.

About 888 Holdings plc

888 Holdings plc (and together with its subsidiaries, "888" or the "Group") is one of the world's most popular online gaming entertainment and solutions providers. 888's mission is to supply its customers with innovative and market-leading online gaming products, above all in a safe and secure environment.

888 has been at the forefront of the online gaming industry since foundation in 1997, providing to players and B2B partners an always innovative and world-class online gaming experience. At the heart of 888's business is its proprietary gaming technology and associated platforms.

During 2019 888 was named Casino Operator of the Year at the prestigious EGR industry awards and, in 2020, the company was proud to be recognised at the 2020 Gaming Intelligence awards as winner in the Casino Operator of the Year category.

The Group is structured into two lines of business: B2C, under the 888 brands, and B2B, conducted through Dragonfish, which provides partners a leading platform through which to establish an online gaming presence and monetise their own brands.

888's consumer facing websites offer more than just online gaming. They are entertainment destinations: places where people can enjoy a truly interactive experience and be part of an online community that shares common interests. 888's strong and trusted brands are all accessible through www.888.com.

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