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Symbol: TSX: CRY & CXY; NASDAQ: CRYP; LSE: CRP

 

 

CryptoLogic issues trading update for Q3 2009

 

October 15, 2009 (Dublin, IRELAND) - CryptoLogic Limited, a global developer of branded online betting games and internet casino software, provides the following business update ahead of the results for the third quarter, to be announced on Thursday November 5, 2009.

 

Uncertain macroeconomic conditions and sluggish wagering activity across the industry continued in the third quarter, contributing to a significant decline in wagering volumes at CryptoLogic in both casino and poker compared with the previous year. While the third quarter is traditionally the slowest season for Internet gaming, the seasonal uptick in demand normally seen in September was well below historic trends.

 

There was a strong take-up of branded CryptoLogic games by new licensees during the third quarter. The company expanded its total number of branded games on the market to 33, up from 13 in the second quarter and three in Q1 2009. As most of the new games scheduled for the quarter were not launched by customers until late in the period, revenue from these will only start to come through from Q4 2009.

 

As a result, the company expects to report Q3 2009 revenue of approximately $9.6 million and a trading loss of approximately $3.4 million. The pipeline of new business continues to be strong and with a substantially expanded base of 28 new licensees, management remains confident of its strategy to return the business to profitability and long term growth, albeit at a slower rate than anticipated by management and the market.

 

The fourth quarter has started well and an up-to-date outlook for the period will be provided with the Q3 2009 results announcement.

 

About CryptoLogic® (www.cryptologic.com)

Focused on integrity and innovation, CryptoLogic Limited is a leading public developer and supplier of Internet gaming software. With more than 280 games, CryptoLogic has one of the most comprehensive casino suites on the Internet, with award-winning games featuring some of the world’s most famous action and entertainment characters. The company’s licensees include many top Internet gaming brands, including the “big four” international operators. CryptoLogic’s leadership in regulatory compliance makes it one of the few companies with gaming software certified to strict standards similar to land-based gaming. WagerLogic® Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CryptoLogic, is responsible for the licensing of gaming software and services to blue-chip customers that offer their games to non-U.S. based players around the world. For information on WagerLogic, please visit www.wagerlogic.com.

 

CryptoLogic’s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CRY, CXY), the NASDAQ Global Select Market (CRYP) and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (CRP).

 

 

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CRYPTOLOGIC FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT DISCLAIMER:

 

Statements in this press release, which are not historical are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on certain factors and assumptions including expected growth, results of operations, performance, business prospects and opportunities, foreign exchange rates and effective income tax rates. While the company considers there factors and assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available, they may prove to be incorrect. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, risks associated with the company’s financial condition, prospects and opportunities, legal risks associated with Internet gaming and risks of governmental legislation and regulation, risks associated with market acceptance and technological changes, risks associated with dependence on licensees and key licensees, risks relating to international operations, risks associated with competition and other risks detailed in the company’s filings with securities regulatory authorities. These risks may cause results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are given only as at the date of this release and the company disclaims any obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.