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blue: 97C 93M 23Y 10K blue: 97C 93M 23Y 10K Welcome to Playtech Playtech Limited Source The leading supplier of online gaming software Introduction of Success As the world’s largest publicly-traded online gaming software supplier, Playtech offers Annual Report and Accounts cutting-edge, value-added solutions to the industry’s leading operators. Our licensees Annual Report and Accounts 2010 For the year ended 31 December 2010 include both experienced online operators and new entrants, such as land-based and state-owned entities. Philosophy Our philosophy is based on deep and stable partnerships with our licensees, and our success based on a commitment to achieving excellence through cooperation and shared goals. Technology Playtech’s leading gaming products are supported by the most sophisticated operator platform in the industry. Products can be fully integrated into a unique cross-platform capability, enabling the same content to run across multiple channels, with a single player wallet. Innovation With one of the industry’s largest and most experienced R&D teams, Playtech is dedicated to the continual development of innovative technology solutions and content. Sustainability Playtech has developed a robust and sustainable business model, where its resources and core values are aligned both with the Group’s strategic goals and those of its licensees. Casino Games Poker Bingo Sport IMS: Integrated Operator Platform Playtech Limited Head Office 2nd Floor St George’s Court Upper Church Street Douglas Live & TV Internet Mobile TV Gaming Lottery Isle of Man IM1 1EE Gaming Broadcast Machines www.playtech.com Playtech Limited Annual Report and Accounts 2010 blue: 97C 93M 23Y 10K blue: 97C 93M 23Y 10K Welcome to Playtech Playtech Limited Source The leading supplier of online gaming software Introduction of Success As the world’s largest publicly-traded online gaming software supplier, Playtech offers Annual Report and Accounts cutting-edge, value-added solutions to the industry’s leading operators. Our licensees Annual Report and Accounts 2010 For the year ended 31 December 2010 include both experienced online operators and new entrants, such as land-based and state-owned entities. Philosophy Our philosophy is based on deep and stable partnerships with our licensees, and our success based on a commitment to achieving excellence through cooperation and shared goals. Technology Playtech’s leading gaming products are supported by the most sophisticated operator platform in the industry. Products can be fully integrated into a unique cross-platform capability, enabling the same content to run across multiple channels, with a single player wallet. Innovation With one of the industry’s largest and most experienced R&D teams, Playtech is dedicated to the continual development of innovative technology solutions and content. Sustainability Playtech has developed a robust and sustainable business model, where its resources and core values are aligned both with the Group’s strategic goals and those of its licensees. Casino Games Poker Bingo Sport IMS: Integrated Operator Platform Playtech Limited Head Office 2nd Floor St George’s Court Upper Church Street Douglas Live & TV Internet Mobile TV Gaming Lottery Isle of Man IM1 1EE Gaming Broadcast Machines www.playtech.com Playtech Limited Annual Report and Accounts 2010 Overview Business Sustainability Financial Directors Governance Accounts Licensees Best-in-class product provider We supply the world’s leading operators The widest choice in the industry Company Information Global Operators Casino With best-of-breed graphics and audio, together with regular releases of new Leading operators including both sportsbooks and specialist gaming games content, the Playtech Casino has been designed to attract and retain Registered Office UK Solicitors to the Company operators, such as Titan, bet365, William Hill Online, Betfair, Betfred a broad range of players. Trident Chambers Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP and Mansion. PO Box 146 Adelaide House Games Road Town London Bridge Playtech’s Games Tab is centred on an innovative open platform solution which Tortola London EC4R 9HA Locally-Regulated Markets enables the seamless integration of a wide range of games from both internal British Virgin Islands and third-party developers. BVI Solicitors to the Company Well-recognised local operators in the regulated markets, including Head Office and address for correspondence Harney Westwood & Riegels 2nd Floor Craigmuir Chambers Sportech, SNAI, SISAL, JOA, Casino Gran Madrid, Codere and Olympic. Live & TV Gaming St George’s Court PO Box 71 Playtech’s Live offering drives important cross-channel traffic, blurring the Upper Church Street Road Town boundary between land-based and online environments. B2G Douglas Tortola Isle of Man IM1 1EE British Virgin Islands Mobile State-owned or state-sponsored entities, including the Serbian An integral part of the cross-platform offering, Playtech Mobile enables Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker Registrars Lottery and RAY in Finland. valuable operator cross-selling opportunities across casino games, poker Collins Stewart Europe Limited Computershare Investor Services (BVI) Limited and live sports betting. 9th Floor Woodbourne Hall 88 Wood Street PO Box 3162 Poker London EC2V 7QR Road Town Tortola Home to Europe’s leading operators, Playtech’s iPoker network is the largest Key locations Joint Broker British Virgin Islands independent poker network in the world, with over 30,000 concurrent players Deutsche Bank AG at peak time. 1 Great Winchester Street Isle of Man (HQ) To view an online version of this report, please Estonia London EC2N 2DB visit the Investors tab on www.playtech.com Estonia – 2 locations Bingo Playtech’s Bingo network includes over 80 sites and is home to 40,000 daily players, Auditors Isle of Man (HQ) United Kingdom – 2 locations over 10,000 concurrent players at peak time, driving over €115 million in total BDO LLP United Israel stakes-per-month. 55 Baker Street Kingdom London W1U 7EU Bulgaria Sports Betting Financial PR Playtech’s Sports Betting platform utilises sophisticated technology to deliver Pelham Bell Pottinger Bulgaria a comprehensive sportsbook offering, with the capability to support any sport, 5th Floor Learn More region, league, event or bet type required by the operator. Holborn Gate Our People: Page 34 330 High Holborn Videobet London WC1V 7QD Playtech’s subsidiary Videobet provides a complete end-to-end solution Israel for land-based gaming operations, leveraging the architecture and stability of Playtech’s online offering. Copyright Learn More Iron Man: front cover Kong: front cover, page 15 Products: Page 20 © 2008 MVLFFLLC. TM & © 2011 MARVEL Universal Studios’ King Kong movie © Universal Studios. Kong The 8th Wonder of the World © Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios www.marvel.com Licensing LLLP. All rights reserved. Fantastic Four: front cover TM & © 2011 MARVEL. © 2005 FOX Gladiator: page 23 Progress in 2010 ©2011 DW Studios LLC. 24 NOVEMBER All rights reserved. 21 JANUARY 17 MARCH 5 AUGUST • Codere Interactiva www.marvel.com • Strategic partnership • Bingo licensing 20 JULY • Ladbrokes joins Italian bingo 14 DECEMBER Iron Man 2: front flap with Scientific Games agreement with • Launch of French gaming machine network • Bingo licensing © 2010 MVLFFLLC. TM & © 2011 Marvel (Sciplay) announced Boylesports iPoker network contract signed agreement with Unibet Entertainment, LLC & subs. 20 MAY 29 NOVEMBER 27 JANUARY 15 FEBRUARY 24 MARCH • Licence agreement with 28 JULY • 26 AUGUST • Launch of casino 20 DECEMBER • Acquisition of strategic • Acquisition of Virtue • Launch of 1st Italian Rahaautomaattiyhdistys • Snai and Eurobet join Launch of Flash-based and poker products • Italian casino agreement stake in Sportech PLC Fusion Limited bingo licensee (“RAY”) in Finland Italian bingo network casino product for Betfair for RAY with Buongiorno www.marvel.com Playtech Limited Annual Report and Accounts 2010 Playtech Limited Annual Report and Accounts 2010 Overview Business Sustainability Financial Directors Governance Accounts Licensees Best-in-class product provider We supply the world’s leading operators The widest choice in the industry Company Information Global Operators Casino With best-of-breed graphics and audio, together with regular releases of new Leading operators including both sportsbooks and specialist gaming games content, the Playtech Casino has been designed to attract and retain Registered Office UK Solicitors to the Company operators, such as Titan, bet365, William Hill Online, Betfair, Betfred a broad range of players. Trident Chambers Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP and Mansion. PO Box 146 Adelaide House Games Road Town London Bridge Playtech’s Games Tab is centred on an innovative open platform solution which Tortola London EC4R 9HA Locally-Regulated Markets enables the seamless integration of a wide range of games from both internal British Virgin Islands and third-party developers. BVI Solicitors to the Company Well-recognised local operators in the regulated markets, including Head Office and address for correspondence Harney Westwood & Riegels 2nd Floor Craigmuir Chambers Sportech, SNAI, SISAL, JOA, Casino Gran Madrid, Codere and Olympic. Live & TV Gaming St George’s Court PO Box 71 Playtech’s Live offering drives important cross-channel traffic, blurring the Upper Church Street Road Town boundary between land-based and online environments. B2G Douglas Tortola Isle of Man IM1 1EE British Virgin Islands Mobile