ST. JOHN'S, ANTIGUA (December 18, 2003)-A leading offshore gaming company
for over 10 years, BetWWTS.com today further expanded it's reach into the
burgeoning Asian gaming market by launching both Simplified and Traditional
Chinese versions of the company's online sports book. Catering to increasing
demand from a growing Asian customer base, BetWWTS.com developed sports
betting sites offering full Asian handicaps on European soccer and on all
major league sports including the NBA to cater to the preferences of the
local Asian betting market.
With the online gaming industry rapidly expanding worldwide, BetWWTS.com
continues to develop their gaming business in both new and emerging markets.
By offering a global range of betting products and services, BetWWTS.com
secures its position at the forefront of the gaming industry. The launch of
the Chinese sports books will provide BetWWTS.com further penetration into
the fastest growing market of Internet users in the world.
"The launch of Chinese language versions of our sports betting site is in
response to the 128% growth in turnover we've experienced from our Asian
customers year to date," said Simon Noble, CEO of BetWWTS.com. "With
Internet usage in Asia expected to grow exponentially and considering the
vastness of the Chinese-speaking market, we felt these developments were
essential for the progression of our global gaming business."
China is second only to the United States in terms of the number of
Internet users and anticipates becoming the biggest market in 4 years time,
according to a study by the Internet Society of China. Gambling and
entertainment research firm Christiansen Capital Advisors estimates the
number of Asian online gamblers will grow from 4 million in 2003 to 7.4
million by 2006.
In addition to launching the new online Chinese language sports books,
BetWWTS.com provides complete call center support in both Mandarin and
Cantonese for their Chinese-speaking customers. The new sites are the latest
developments in the BetWWTS.com portfolio of managed gaming properties,
including WagerOnSports.com, BetCasino.com and BetP2P.com amongst others.
BetWWTS.com is publicly-listed on the Australian Stock Exchange as part of
the BetCorp group of companies (BCL).
To view the Chinese version of the BetWWTS.com Web site, please visit
BetWWTS.com
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About BetWWTS.com
BetWWTS.com (World Wide Tele-Sports) is the foremost offshore gaming
company offering both Internet and telephone wagering to its worldwide
customers. Fully licensed and regulated in St. John's, Antigua since 1995,
BetWWTS.com offers a complete range of online casino games and more than 150
betting options daily through its portfolio of companies and managed
services - BetWWTS.com, WagerOnSports.com, BetP2P.com, BetCasino.com and
BetAffiliate. With over 10 years of experience, BetWWTS.com has become one
of the most respected companies in the gaming industry by providing
unparalleled 24/7 customer support and timely payouts. BetWWTS.com is part
of the BetCorp group of companies that is publicly-traded on the Australian
Stock Exchange (ASX) under the symbol BCL. BetWWTS.com provides a secure
environment for sports and casino wagering and has been featured in numerous
media outlets, including USA Today, The Economist, ESPN, Associated Press,
New York Daily News, New York Post and HBO's Real Sports With Bryant Gumble
among others.
BetWWTS.com
for over 10 years, BetWWTS.com today further expanded it's reach into the
burgeoning Asian gaming market by launching both Simplified and Traditional
Chinese versions of the company's online sports book. Catering to increasing
demand from a growing Asian customer base, BetWWTS.com developed sports
betting sites offering full Asian handicaps on European soccer and on all
major league sports including the NBA to cater to the preferences of the
local Asian betting market.
With the online gaming industry rapidly expanding worldwide, BetWWTS.com
continues to develop their gaming business in both new and emerging markets.
By offering a global range of betting products and services, BetWWTS.com
secures its position at the forefront of the gaming industry. The launch of
the Chinese sports books will provide BetWWTS.com further penetration into
the fastest growing market of Internet users in the world.
"The launch of Chinese language versions of our sports betting site is in
response to the 128% growth in turnover we've experienced from our Asian
customers year to date," said Simon Noble, CEO of BetWWTS.com. "With
Internet usage in Asia expected to grow exponentially and considering the
vastness of the Chinese-speaking market, we felt these developments were
essential for the progression of our global gaming business."
China is second only to the United States in terms of the number of
Internet users and anticipates becoming the biggest market in 4 years time,
according to a study by the Internet Society of China. Gambling and
entertainment research firm Christiansen Capital Advisors estimates the
number of Asian online gamblers will grow from 4 million in 2003 to 7.4
million by 2006.
In addition to launching the new online Chinese language sports books,
BetWWTS.com provides complete call center support in both Mandarin and
Cantonese for their Chinese-speaking customers. The new sites are the latest
developments in the BetWWTS.com portfolio of managed gaming properties,
including WagerOnSports.com, BetCasino.com and BetP2P.com amongst others.
BetWWTS.com is publicly-listed on the Australian Stock Exchange as part of
the BetCorp group of companies (BCL).
To view the Chinese version of the BetWWTS.com Web site, please visit
BetWWTS.com
=====
About BetWWTS.com
BetWWTS.com (World Wide Tele-Sports) is the foremost offshore gaming
company offering both Internet and telephone wagering to its worldwide
customers. Fully licensed and regulated in St. John's, Antigua since 1995,
BetWWTS.com offers a complete range of online casino games and more than 150
betting options daily through its portfolio of companies and managed
services - BetWWTS.com, WagerOnSports.com, BetP2P.com, BetCasino.com and
BetAffiliate. With over 10 years of experience, BetWWTS.com has become one
of the most respected companies in the gaming industry by providing
unparalleled 24/7 customer support and timely payouts. BetWWTS.com is part
of the BetCorp group of companies that is publicly-traded on the Australian
Stock Exchange (ASX) under the symbol BCL. BetWWTS.com provides a secure
environment for sports and casino wagering and has been featured in numerous
media outlets, including USA Today, The Economist, ESPN, Associated Press,
New York Daily News, New York Post and HBO's Real Sports With Bryant Gumble
among others.
BetWWTS.com
