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Cyberview Teams with International Operator, Codere to Convert Legacy Gaming Machines in Colombia



    Cyberview Technology, a leading provider of downloadable
    server-based systems to the gaming industry, announced today that a
    pilot project is underway with Codere Colombia S.A. that, for the
    first-time-ever, will convert existing stand-alone gaming machines to
    enable latest server-based functions. Codere Colombia S.A. is a
    subsidiary of the leading international gaming operator Codere,
    headquartered in Madrid, Spain and currently operates approximately
    twelve thousand stand-alone slot machines across hundred of venues in
    Colombia.

    Under the six-month project which began in September, Codere is
    using proprietary upgrade kits from Cyberview to transform its older
    machines at Codere's state of the art assembly facility in Bogota.
    These kits provide for the total renovation of existing mechanical
    reel cabinets into modern touch-screen video terminals with
    server-based, downloadable gaming capability. This conversion will
    provide Codere with centralised management and distribution of new
    gaming content along with the ability to offer the first-ever
    nationwide multi-level progressive jackpot in the country.

    Upon successful completion of the pilot, the companies intend to
    establish a longer term strategic relationship that could result in
    additional conversions and also extend into other Codere international
    operations.

    Fernando Ors, Chief Development Officer of Codere commented:

    "This agreement highlights Codere's commitment to innovation. Our
    focus on the operation area allows us to select the best technology
    developments in the game market. Working with Cyberview Technology is
    one of our keys to our future, presenting us with a competitive
    advantage and optimizing the quality of our service."

    Sylvie Linard, Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer of the
    Cyberview Technology group of companies, commented:

    "We are honoured and excited to have entered into a strategic
    project with a major international gaming operator such as Codere, who
    are without doubt one of the leading gaming companies in South
    America. This project is very significant to both companies and we are
    looking forward to a long and fruitful business relationship."

    The newly converted terminals are slated to be installed in
    various locations across Colombia and connected to a dedicated
    Cyberview central server. This will allow new gaming content to be
    downloaded and made available to local operators and players in a fast
    and cost-efficient manner. New remote access to real-time management
    and operation reports is also expected to improve the overall security
    and efficiency of their operations. In addition, Codere will be able
    to offer a nationwide mystery progressive jackpot in the country.

    Additional advanced technology available to Codere under this
    project includes the newly issued Cyberview Game Development Toolkit
    (GDK) which presents an entirely new concept in game development. This
    toolkit will enable Codere to develop and implement games themselves
    for integration and operation on the server-based system. With GDK,
    Codere will be able to obtain game content from any source they choose
    cost effectively, enabling a greater number of game choices to offer
    their players.

    About CODERE S.A

    Codere is a Spanish company dedicated to the private gaming sector
    in Europe and Latin America. With more than 25 years experience, it
    operates over 43,000 slot machines, 104 bingo halls, 45 sports betting
    outlets, 2 racetracks and 6 casinos in Spain, Italy, Argentina,
    Mexico, Colombia, Panama, Peru, Uruguay and Brazil. The company, with
    more than 7,800 employees, generated operating revenues of EUR 472
    million and EBITDA of EUR 91 million in 2005. For the six months
    ended, 30 June 2006, operating revenues increased 93.4% to EUR 361.7
    million and EBITDA increased 143% to EUR 86.5 million, with net
    benefit of EUR 17.8 million. For further information, visit the
    company's website at http://www.codere.com.

    About CYBERVIEW TECHNOLOGY

    With more than ten years experience in server-based distributed
    gaming, the Cyberview Technology group of companies develops, produces
    and implements innovative, integrated solutions for the gaming,
    betting and leisure industries. Currently, the company provides Fixed
    Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) to betting shops, and race and sports
    books; Interactive Video Lottery Terminals (IVTs) to lotteries and
    Class III-type gaming terminals to the casino industry. Its newest
    product is its International Betting Exchange (IBS), a collaboration
    with bookmakers which offers customers in licensed premises the
    ability to widen their offering for players with betting on sports
    events. The recipient of numerous industry awards, it was the first
    company in the world with technical GLI approval for its downloadable
    server-based system in the U.S. Class III gaming market. The company
    (AIM symbol: CYBS) commenced trading on the London Stock Exchange in
    2005. For further information, visit the company's website at
    www.cybview.com.