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Annual Results Year Ending 31 December 2007 4 March, 2008 Agenda I ntroduction: Roger Withers, Chairman Operating Review: Mor Weizer, CEO Financial Review: Guy Emodi, CFO Current trading & outlook: Mor Weizer, CEO Questions & Answers 2


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Annual Results Year Ending 31 December 2007

4 March, 2008

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I ntroduction: Roger Withers, Chairman Operating Review: Mor Weizer, CEO

Financial Review: Guy Emodi, CFO Current trading & outlook: Mor Weizer, CEO

Agenda

Questions & Answers

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I ntroduction: Roger Withers, Chairman

Strong performance across all business areas Main challenge to recover from loss of US revenues was fully achieved Preparing the company for future growth in various markets through fast yet controlled growth of resources Growth driven by two key factors: Our presence in growing markets – both geographically and product led Our ability to deliver comprehensive best of breed solutions to our market Focus on innovation, imagination, a diversified business model & strength as software & platform provider

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Operating Review: Mor Weizer, CEO

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103.6 55.6 34.5

  • 20.0

40.0 60.0 80.0 100.0 120.0 Year 2007 Year 2006 US Non US

Revenues 2007 vs. 2006 (US$M)

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Key Performance I ndicators

Total revenues - $103.6M, 86% increase (2006 Non US: $55.6M) Casino Revenues - $74.7M, 58% increase (2006 Non US: $47.3M) Poker Revenues - $27.4M, 269% increase (2006 Non US: $7.4M)

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Operational Highlights

Successful completion of the migration and integration of Tribeca poker network to the iPoker network Leading the licensees’ efforts to penetrate European markets post US legislation Playtech’s iPoker network - the world’s largest online poker network* 15 new licensees added (8 migrated from Tribeca) in the rapidly expanding Asian and European markets Cross-selling of products to existing licensees

www.pokersitescout.com * source:

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Operational Highlights

Significant progress in various regulated markets Further investment in development and management resources bringing the total number of Playtech employees to approximately 650 Completion of the establishment of the Bulgarian subsidiary Integration of more than 100 former Tribeca employees in India and the Philippines Move to product based development centres Strengthening middle management

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Commitment to Market Leading Products

Conversion of majority of downloadable casino games to flash technology Introduction of Bingo flash technology in addition to downloadable version Revamp of the Live Gaming system Continued development of Asian P2P games (estimated release – Q1 2008) Continued development of Poker flash technology (estimated release – Q2 2008) Continued development of Mahjong product (estimated release – Q4 2008)

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First to introduce server supported switchable technology Market leaders for server-based gaming & cross- selling opportunities Joint venture with Unicum (machines release in 2008)

Videobet Development

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Financial Review: Guy Emodi, CFO

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Financial Highlights

Total revenues - $103.6M, 86% increase (2006 Non US: $55.6M)

Revenues - $74.7M, 58% increase (2006 Non US: $47.3M) Revenues - $27.4M, 269% increase (2006 Non US: $7.4M)

Casino Poker

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* Excluding exceptional non-cash charges

Successful recovery after withdrawal from US market, resulting in adjusted net profit before tax* up by 3% to $70M (2006: $68M) Adjusted EPS* - 32¢ US (2006: 32 cents US)

Financial Highlights

Proposed final dividend of 9.9¢ per share – $21.5M Total dividend for 2007 of 16.0¢ per share – $34.6M (2006: 15.7¢ - $33.5M) Adjusted net profit margin of 67%

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Revenues by Products 2007

Casino 72% Poker 27% Other 1%

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Quarterly Revenues by Product (US$M)

  • 5.0

10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 35.0

Q4-07 Q3-07 Q2-07 Q1-07 Q4-06 Q3-06 Q2-06 Q1-06

Casino Poker Other

10.7 13.8 14.9 16.3 19.8 24.2 26.9 32.7

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Royalties by Month (US$M)

  • 1.00

2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 13.00

US Non US

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Geographic Diversification* in 2007

Europe 71% Asia Pacific 21% ROW 8%

* Player revenue generated

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Operational Expenses 2007 vs. 2006

(Excluding exceptional non cash items)

15.5 9.1 12.9 8.8 2.7 1.5 7.4 6.3

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10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 35.0 40.0 45.0

Year 2007 Year 2006

Administrative expenses Development cost Sales & Marketing expenses Operating expenses

38.4 25.6

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Profit & Loss – YE 31 December 2007

2007 2006 US$000 US$000

Revenues 103,604 90,078 Operating expenses

  • 64,501
  • 32,856

Operating profit before the following exceptional items 66,250 65,097

Charges from founders cash contributions to employees

(6,566)

Loss of disposal available for sale invest’ (Foundation)

(654)

Impairment of software acquisition (Tribeca)

(275)

Amortization of intangible assets (mainly Tribeca)

(5,304) (606)

Employee stock option expenses

(2,645) (703)

Decline in FV available for sale invest’ (Foundation)

(18,269)

Total

(21,147) (7,875)

Operating profit 39,103 57,222

Financing income 4,988 3,638 Financing cost - deferred consideration (Tribeca) (1,619)

  • Other financing cost

(131) (101) Total financing income, net

3,238 3,537 Profit before taxation 42,341 60,759 Tax expenses (834) (345)

Profit for year 41,507 60,414 Adjusted profit for the year 69,202 67,683

Earnings per share (basic in cents) 19 29 Adjusted earnings per share (basic in cents) 32 32

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I nvestment in Foundation

Foundation Group Ltd (Hong Kong) listed in HKSE Ticker: 1182.HK 10 year software licence agreement Purchased shares & convertible notes for $10.25M Market value as of 31.12.07 = $18.9M Economic gain as of 31.12.07 = $8.65M Accounting treatment:

When floated, financial gains of $27.6M recorded as deferred revenues Deferred revenues to be recognised over 10 years following launch Implementation of IAS39 requires full recognition of decline in FV $18.3M recorded as non cash expense in P&L

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I nvestment in AsianLogic (ALOG)

AsianLogic listed on AIM. Ticker: ALOG.L

5 year software licence agreement Purchased shares: $5.0M Market value as of 31.12.07 = $15.9M Economic gain as of 31.12.07 = $10.9M Accounting treatment: When floated, financial gains of $10.6M recorded as deferred revenues and $0.3M recorded as capital fund Deferred revenues to be recognised over 5 years

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Acquisition of Non US Assets of Tribeca

November 2006, Group signed an asset purchase agreement with Tribeca Tables Europe Ltd for consideration of $59.75M Customer list - amortised over 8 years 2007 - $4.2M (10 months) 2008 & after - $5.0M (12 months) Software valued at $0.275M – charged as impairment Tribeca settlement in four cash instalments - discounted back to present value resulting in finance cost charge of $1.6M $27.9M paid in 2007, $31.9M to be paid in 2008

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Current Assets December 2007 $’000 December 2006 $’000

Cash and Cash Equivalents 86,491 101,403 Investments (Foundation & ALOG) 34,846

  • receivables

18,118 7,537

Total Current Assets 139,455 108,940

Intangible assets (mainly Tribeca) 61,355 4,355 Fixed Assets & other non current Assets 5,500 3,142

Total Assets 206,310 116,437

Deferred Rev’ (Foundation & ALOG) 39,631 2,818 Other (mainly Tribeca) 40,147 8,838

Total Current Liabilities 79,778 11,565 Non-Current Liabilities 104 46 Shareholders' Equity

Share Capital and Funds 65,315 57,095 Accumulated Profit 61,113 47,731

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity 206,310 116,437

Balance Sheet

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Dec 2007 $’000 Dec 2006 $’000 Net profit 41,507 60,414

Depreciation and Amortisation 6,971 1,272 Founders’ Cash Contribution to Employees

  • 6,566

Employees Stock Options Expenses 2,645 703 Impairment loss of software acquired 275

  • Decline in FV of available for sale investments & loss on disposal

18,923

  • Net change in Assets and Liability & other adjustments

(7,725) 3,672

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 62,625 72,627 Net Cash Used in I nvesting Activities (54,649) (6,455) Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities (22,859) 17,236 I ncrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents (14,912) 83,408 Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period 101,403 17,995 Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period 86,491 101,403

Cash Flow

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Current trading & Outlook: Mor Weizer, CEO

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Current trading & Outlook

Significant total revenue growth in January with 14.4% over Q4-07 average Six new licensees so far in 2008 Further penetration into Asia and Europe Focus on regulated markets Migrations from competitors Cross selling to online operators Strong pipeline of potential licensees Leading position attracts well established online and land based operators Strong focus on regulated markets

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Current trading & Outlook

Commitment to strong product road map: Launch of new Asian P2P games – End of Q1/08 Flash Poker – Q2/08 Large number of slots, card and table games Additional Asian P2P games Mahjong – Q4/08 Software adjustments to comply with regulatory requirements

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Summary

Strong 2007 performance with margins supported Consolidated position as world’s leading supplier to our market Casino, poker, bingo and Videobet performed well Product development key element of success Advanced geographical reach into diversified markets Growth of regulated markets creates opportunity 50% dividend policy upheld Strong start to 2008

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Questions & Answers