ESI ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS INC
ESI ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS INC ("ESY-T")
- Absolute Poker Launches Citadel's Instant Internet Banking
ESI Entertainment Systems Inc. ("ESI") announced that Citadel
Commerce, a wholly owned subsidiary, has contracted to provide its Instant
Internet Banking service to AbsolutePoker.com.
Under the terms of the agreement, the Tokwiro-owned online poker room
Absolute Poker has commenced using Citadel's white label payment service
under the name 'Fast Bank Transfer' to provide low cost instant online bank
transfers to its players in more than 40 countries, excluding the USA.
Michael Meeks, President of ESI and Citadel said, "We are delighted to
be working with Absolute Poker, a well-established name in online gaming
and one of the top ten online poker rooms in the business. Our Internet
banking solution provides their players with an alternative to credit and
debit cards, and is a cost effective international payment solution which
no other payment processor or bank can offer."
Paul Leggett, Chief Operating Officer for Tokwiro, added, "Ultimately,
our aim is to improve the player experience at Absolute Poker, and the
immediacy of Fast Bank Transfer will impress our players with how quick,
easy and secure payments can be made."
Fast Bank Transfer allows players to pay instantly for purchased items
through their internet bank account and reconciles a large network of
international bank accounts and currencies.
About ESI Entertainment Systems Inc.
ESI Entertainment Systems Inc. is a payment technology and service
provider to online and offline companies requiring localized low cost bill
collection and payment services.
About Absolute Poker
Absolute Poker is dedicated to providing players from around the world
with an online poker game experience that is second to none. Players
worldwide can access Absolute Poker online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
from any PC or Mac and experience the best multi-player game online poker
has to offer. Absolute Poker is committed to remaining the most trusted and
best online poker experience, created by poker players for poker players.
TSX closing price for ESY
Date: 2008/10/09
Closing Price: 0.180
