Playtech brings iPoker network to the Czech Republic with Fortuna

Playtech is launching its iPoker network in the Czech Republic through a partnership with Fortuna Entertainment Group.

Fortuna has partnered with Playtech for its first foray into poker, giving players in the Czech Republic access to a diverse range of poker games and a strong international pool of players.

“We are delighted to be partnering with Fortuna to expand our iPoker network into the Czech market,” said Marat Koss, Playtech vice president of interactive gaming, poker. “Playtech is committed to providing a high-quality player experience through its cutting-edge poker product and continuous innovation and together with Fortuna’s continued success and significant growth trajectory as the leading betting and gaming operator in Central and Eastern Europe, this partnership will offer a modern, seamless, and engaging user experience for Fortuna’s players.”

Fortuna Entertainment Group head of gaming and commercial strategy Myke Foster commented: “Poker has a significant presence in the Czech market with an established player base and we are impressed by the quality of Playtech’s poker product. We see tremendous potential in this product and are confident it will deliver an exceptional and modern user experience to our customer base.

“We have had a very successful partnership with Playtech over the years and we look forward to watching this partnership continue to grow from strength to strength.”

Playtech has worked with Fortuna for a number of years, integrating its IMS and PAM platforms to power the launch of six Fortuna brands across five countries, including the operator’s PSK.hr brand in Croatia.

Shares in Playtech plc (LSE:PTEC) were trading 2.26 per cent higher at 460.70 pence per share in London Monday morning.