Microgaming, The Online Software Company, Wins Manx Award

The Isle of Man has given due recognition to one of its most successful industries Microgaming, the well known software developer for online gambling sites, for its contribution to the small community’s economy. This occurred as a part of the Isle of Man Newspaper Awards for 2006 which took place in Douglas, the capital of the Isle of Man.
Any company that has been operating for at least two years is eligible for inclusion in the awards ceremony and Microgaming qualified to compete in the category of New Organization of the Year.

Gyles Brandreth, who is a broadcaster as well as being a former member of the British parliament, announced Microgaming’s receiving of the award and described the company as been a part of the next group of businesses destined to takeover the Island’s economy in the future and to bring it into future success.

The company’s Chief Executive Officer Roger Raatgever, while commenting on the award, said while reading from the award citation that Microgaming very quickly and early on, came to the realization that the Internet was more than only being a virtual representation of a brick and mortar casino room, but that it represented the possibility for a totally new playing experience and that it had the potential to bring entertain to many people and to engage their interests in a plethora of ways. Reading from the citation he went on to say that Microgaming came to the realization that in order to bring this into reality it would have to learn to evolve quickly as well as to innovate. Raatgever said that the company wants to thank all of its staff for their part that they have played in bringing about this vision and for making possible this award.

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