Playtech Signs California Online Poker DealCalifornia Online Poker Association Signs Software Agreement With iPoker Network Owner Playtech |
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iPoker network owner Playtech, quoted on the London Stock Exchange, has signed an agreement with the California Online Poker Association (COPA) to provide it with “play for fun” poker before the end of the year.
COPA comprises 31 state-licensed California card clubs and 29 federally recognized California tribal governments. California is actively considering legalising online poker.
The agreement between COPA and Sciplay, a joint venture between Playtech and the Scientific Gaming Corporation, will cover network management, hosting, advisory services, customer support, internal marketing, and all associated hardware.
COPA board member and Commerce Casino president, Haig Papaian, said, "We sought a best-in-class service provider for COPA and after an extremely competitive selection process, Sciplay was the clear winner.
“It delivers the perfect combination of Playtech’s state-of-the-art, industry-leading gaming software and online experience, with Scientific Games’ nearly 40 years of expertise in providing secure, regulated, compliant-compatible services and meeting strict protocols of domestic and international regulatory bodies."
While Rick Weil, chief executive of Sciplay, added, “We are proud to be part of COPA’s progressive efforts in California to serve the needs of poker players throughout the state. COPA is supremely well positioned to become a licensed operator should Internet poker become legal in the state of California and Sciplay is delighted to have the opportunity to work with COPA. This contract demonstrates the value of the Scientific Games and Playtech joint venture and we see this as the first of a number of opportunities where our combined capabilities can deliver a comprehensive solution.”
It is estimated that California residents spend up to $13 billion per year on online poker.
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