FORM 6-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of February 2005
Commission File Number 000-30224
| CRYPTOLOGIC INC. |
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1867 Yonge Street, 7th Floor Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4S 1Y5 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) |
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| CRYPTOLOGIC INC. |
| Date: February 16, 2005 |
/s/ Lewis Rose
Lewis N. Rose President and Chief Executive Officer |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Symbol: TSX: CRY; NASDAQ: CRYP; LSE: CRP
RITZ CLUB LONDON
EXTENDS WINNING RELATIONSHIP
WITH CRYPTOLOGIC-DEVELOPED SOFTWARE
Renewal of multi-year,
exclusive online casino and poker agreement with prominent UK customer
February 16, 2005 (Toronto, ON) – CryptoLogic Inc., a leading software developer to the global Internet gaming market, announced today that it has renewed and extended its relationship with one of the UK’s leading gaming brands, The Ritz Club London Online (www.theritzclublondon.com). The Ritz Club London has committed to a multi-year contract with CryptoLogic’s subsidiary, WagerLogic Limited, and will continue to use the software provider’s proven online casino and poker offerings exclusively during the term of the agreement.
“CryptoLogic’s strategy is to do business with the best of the best in global gaming — and we’re proud to have earned the continuing confidence of a top UK gaming brand to drive our organic growth,” said Lewis Rose, CryptoLogic’s President and CEO. “On land or online, The Ritz Club London is a prestigious company, and we are delighted to reaffirm and build on our relationship to deliver a safe, secure and enjoyable online gaming experience for their players around the world.”
The Ritz Club London Online has been a customer since 2002, and has used WagerLogic’s state-of-the art software to establish a successful online casino in Alderney, one of the world’s most highly regulated jurisdictions. The relationship continued to grow in 2004, when the Ritz Club expanded its game offering by launching an online poker product designed and developed by CryptoLogic and licensed in the Netherlands Antilles.
“CryptoLogic continues to be the Ritz Club’s developer of choice — and their interactive gaming technology is second to none,” said Malcolm Graham, Managing Director, The Ritz Club London Online. “CryptoLogic’s proven expertise and high standards have enabled us to grow a profitable business in the major growth areas of online casino and poker gaming, which is why we have renewed our agreement with WagerLogic.”
About CryptoLogic
® (www.cryptologic.com)
Focused on integrity and innovation, CryptoLogic Inc. is the world’s largest public online
gaming software developer and supplier. Its leadership in regulatory compliance makes it
one of the very few companies with gaming software that is certified to strict standards
similar to land-based gaming. WagerLogic Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of CryptoLogic,
is responsible for the licensing of its gaming software and services to customers
worldwide. For information on WagerLogic®, visit
www.wagerlogic.com.
CryptoLogic’s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: CRY), on the Nasdaq National Market (symbol: CRYP), and on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (symbol: CRP).
TEL (416) 545-1455 FAX
(416) 545-14541867
YONGE STREET, 7TH FLOOR, TORONTO, CANADA M4S 1Y5
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About The Ritz Club London
(www.theritzclublondon.com)
The Ritz Club London is the essence
of fine gaming and part of the rich Ritz heritage that dates back to 1906. Situated in the
former ballroom of London’s historic Ritz Hotel, the prestigious and exclusive club
appeals to the true connoisseur of luxury and elegance. The Ritz Club London places great
emphasis on ensuring that the highest standards of operating procedures are constantly
upheld. The brand and reputation of The Ritz Club London are important factors in
maintaining its international and loyal following amongst its members.
The Ritz Club London Online is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Ritz Club London, established to pursue online, wireless and interactive television-related gaming activity.
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For more information, please contact: At CryptoLogic, (416) 545-1455 Nancy Chan-Palmateer, Director of Communications |
At Argyle Rowland, 416-968-7311 (Media) Daniel Tisch, ext. 223/ dtisch@argylerowland.com Karen Passmore, ext. 227/ kpassmore@argylerowland.com |
The Ritz Club London Online, +44 207
468 1368
Gina Wakely, Marketing Manager
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. Investors are
cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including,
without limitation, risks associated with the Company’s financial condition and
prospects, 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.