Two Isle of Man registered companies signed a software licensing deal this week. BetDirect.com has become the latest big name to choose Microgaming software for its poker and casino products, following the companys acquisition by 32Red.com.  The news means that BetDirect Poker becomes part of the Microgaming Poker Network with immediate effect.

BetDirect brings the total number of new poker and casino operations that have joined the Microgaming portfolio in 2006 alone to nearly twenty. Microgaming sources say the company will be making further announcements in the final quarter '06 which will confirm its status as the fastest growing poker network on the web.

BetDirect launched in 1998, and quickly established a solid reputation for excellent customer service and regular cashback offers and concessions, together with innovative marketing and great on-site offers, including some of the best sign up bonuses and regular deposit bonuses in the industry. Through its simple ‘single wallet’ approach, players are easily able to access a full range of betting services, including casino, poker and sports betting, through just one account.

Ed Ware, CEO of 32Red, commented: “Microgaming’s consistent track record in providing quality software for both casino and poker enables us to deliver a first class service to our customers, thus it was a natural choice for us.”

Bet Direct Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of 32Red Plc, a listed company on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange that operates the award winning online casino 32Red.com, as well as one of the UK's favourite poker rooms at 32RedPoker.com.