Skill Games Are Now Available For The Guardian

This week the Guardian, The foremost UK newspaper, has added games of skill to Guardian.co.uk, its website. They have chosen as the provider GameAccount.

Through the GameAccount’s network, Guardian Unlimited users will have available to them ten classic real-money tournaments and multiplayer games, and be able to join with players worldwide from over 130 countries.

In terms of attractiveness and revenues, online skill games are a major growth area and GameAccount’s well-known industry status makes available a likely partnership opportunity, making it possible for players to register and to either play for fun or real money.

Classic multiplayer and ‘heads-up’ games such as Gin Rummy and Backgammon will be made available through GameAccount, as well as distinctive P2P variations of other games, including Mah Jong, tournament Blackjack, and an assortment of well-liked Solitaire and card formats. Bespoke tournaments are also supported by the integrated network where the multiplayer games lobby makes it possible for players to observe their opponents’ moves in real-time. This is also supported by ‘messenger’ chat and in-game functionality.

Annie Wilson, Online Partnerships Manager at The Guardian says that they are excited that they are going to be able to add skill gaming to their online portfolio. She says that P2P games offer their readers an engaging and competitive gaming alternative that will enhance their existing games and betting possibilities.

According to Chief Executive at GameAccount, Kevin Dale, the demand by blue-chip consumer brands for online skill gaming, continues to swell. He sees the Guardian deal as being another milestone for GameAccount. He says that he is absolutely confident that their partnership with The Guardian will in the end turn out to be a long and successful one, with the number one priority clearly being customer choice and total satisfaction.

In addition, leading online partners such as SkyBet, Paddypower.com, Sportingbet, FHM.com and Wanadoo are powered by GameAccount.

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