Microgaming Poker Network Increases Sites

Monday October 12, 2009

The leading online gaming software provider Microgaming has announced that Mansion88.com and 5050Poker.com have become the latest sites to join the Poker Network.

Mansion88.com is an Asia-facing gaming site based in the Philippines while Malta-registered 5050Poker.com stated that it joined the Microgaming Poker Network as a direct result of feedback from its players.

"Our players wanted the chance to play against truly global opposition on a platform that offered improved game and tournament selections as well as greater liquidity," said Mattias Eriksson, Chief Executive Officer for 5050Poker.com.

"We listened to and acted on their demands and set about investigating a move to a software partner that would enable us to realise our ambitions for growth. Having thoroughly considered all available options, Microgaming was undoubtedly the best fit and we are convinced that operating within its Poker Network will prove a positive move for our player base."

These additions come in the same week that one lucky player at Unibet Poker netted a whopping €151,000 courtesy of the Microgaming Poker Network's Bad Beat Jackpot. Microgaming stated that this is one of the most popular draws for new players to the Poker Network as it takes an ordinarily tragic event and rewards a player with a life-changing amount of cash.

"We are delighted to be welcoming Mansion88.com and 5050Poker.com to the Microgaming Poker Network and look forward to expanding our world-class poker offering," said Roger Raatgever, Chief Executive Officer for Microgaming.

"Our ability to provide poker in more languages than any other network is crucial in helping our operators grow and our partnership will enable both operators to cement their position as leading brands within their respective markets."