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Cryptologic Achieves Record Revenue & Earnings in 2004

Fourth quarter revenue up 33%, earnings up 25%

Friday 18th February 2005

February 18, 2005 (London, UK) - CryptoLogic Inc., a leading software developer to the global Internet gaming market, announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2004. Record revenue, excellent earnings and healthy operating cash flow in 2004 are evidence of the company's focused strategy and growth momentum in both the casino and poker segments of the global online gaming market.

'CryptoLogic continues to be the blue-chip e-gaming software company, with a winning hand in both the thriving online casino and poker markets,' said Lewis Rose, CryptoLogic's President and CEO. '2004 marked another year of revenue growth, profitability and cash generation for CryptoLogic. In 2005, we will continue to capitalize on our strong financial performance to invest for the future, build on our market strength and continue to drive profitable returns.'

Highlights for the fourth quarter included:

· Fourth quarter earnings grew to $0.27 per diluted share, ahead of analysts' average forecast and the 2003 fourth quarter of $0.23. Fiscal 2004 full year earnings were also strong at $1.01 per diluted share on a 44% increase in revenue to a record $63.7 million;

· Consistent cash generation led to the previously announced 67% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.05 per share;

·Online poker fees rose by more than 165% over the same previous year quarter, and accounted for over 20% of Q4 2004 revenue. Internet casino revenue grew 15% from the fourth quarter of 2003;

· International diversification remained strong, with overseas markets exceeding 60% of licensees' revenue for the year, up from over 55% in 2003; and

·Subsequent to year-end, the company renewed and extended its multi-year, exclusive agreement with an existing UK licensee, The Ritz Club London Online, for both online casino and poker solutions developed by CryptoLogic.




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