Major industry turnkey provider Cryptologic has launched re-designed
and improved online poker software developed by subsidiary Wagerlogic,
with improved navigation, new choices and more information
The appealing new design includes enhancements to the main lobby,
game tables and tournament lobby, making it easier for players to
navigate, select their game and stake level, and access key statistics
on the game and their play. Also, players can launch a game of blackjack
or - for the first time in the industry - any casino game directly
from a poker table or lobby without missing a moment of the action.
"This is an exciting day for CryptoLogic, because we're
taking our award-winning poker software to a new level that offers
players more simplicity, selection and statistics!" said
Lewis Rose, CryptoLogic's President and CEO. "CryptoLogic's
redesigned poker software demonstrates our continued commitment to
provide the best entertainment experience available on the Internet
- to benefit our customers, their players and our business."
Company spokesmen detailed the changes as follows:
The main lobby
The improved layout of the new main lobby enables players to quickly
find the most suitable game, browse updated choices and find detailed
information on upcoming games and tournaments. For example, Texas
Hold'Em players can quickly find tables at just the right limit, find
out who is playing and the size of their chip stack. Or, with a click
and a glance players can get information on today's hottest Internet
poker tournaments and how to enter the satellites for each. A new
menu bar at the top of the lobby organizes options that players have
become used to, such as account, display and customer service information,
plus new features like links to the latest licensee-specific poker
news and promotions-also available from prominent banner ads in the
lobby.
The poker tables
New poker tables display betting action with compelling visuals that
highlight fold, check, bet and raise decisions, and enable players
to save and view notes made on their competitors. In-depth and instant
play information, including current rank and chip stack size, let
players compare their table status. An improved "Stats"
button provides at-a-glance information on your own actions and overall
game statistics, without the need for scrolling. The enhanced tables
also incorporate a new pot display and improved hand history details,
including a unique "Last 15 Hands" option. Additional features,
to be released in January, will enable players to upload individual
pictures and icons for identification and display at the table.
The tournament lobby
CryptoLogic has improved the tournament lobby, too. Highlights include
new icons that draw attention to special features, summaries and key
details of upcoming or ongoing Internet poker tournaments. New options
let players confirm information about running time, blind levels,
stack sizes and prize pool distribution - including a pop-up window
displaying the betting structure and break times. Players can also
track their progress with improved lists to help them locate and monitor
players from other tables.
Blackjack and casino games
Whether browsing games or tournaments from a lobby or waiting for
their turn at a table, players can launch a game of blackjack or any
of the 201 CryptoLogic-developed downloadable games in the casino.
No other poker room offers the flexibility to play the full breadth
of casino games while in the poker environment. CryptoLogic's award-winning
casino offering includes player favourites like the slot version of
Bejeweled, the casual game blockbuster, Marvel slots, based on Super
Heroes like The Hulk, X-Men and Thor, and the progressive jackpot
game Millionaires Club, which currently offers a world-record online
jackpot of approximately $4.9 million.
"From fast action to hot competition the new software delivers
what today's sophisticated players demand," said Andy
Goetsch, CryptoLogic's Vice President of Poker Software Development.
"It all stems from the core principle that drives CryptoLogic's
poker strategy: knowing the heart of the online player."
Through WagerLogic Limited, CryptoLogic's licensing subsidiary, the
redesigned poker software is available today (Monday) at all licensees'
sites, including williamhillpoker.com, interpoker.com, sunpoker.com,
pokerplex.com, ukbettingpoker.co.uk, littlewoodspoker.com, classicpoker.com
and dtdpoker.com.
According to AJ Slivinski, WagerLogic's Managing Director, "All
of our licensees get the advantage of this major enhancement at once.
Soon, players will also be able to enjoy the same poker excitement
at our newest licensees, Playboy and Betsafe."