Chartwell Technology Inc. ("Chartwell" or the "Corporation") (TSX: CWH), a leading provider of games, gaming systems and platform for the regulated online casino gaming industry announces the launch of the new "The Italian Job™" slot at bwin, the world's leading publicly listed online gaming provider, owned and operated by bwin Interactive Entertainment AG ("bwin").

The "The Italian Job™" slot is an eye-catching nine-line slot that is inspired by the cult Paramount film of 1969. "The Italian Job ™" slot celebrates the 40th anniversary of the film's release with a nine-line pick-a-prize tribute. It marks the start of a series of branded slot games for Chartwell that will soon be followed by our "Sleepy Hollow™" slot game. Based on the Academy Award winning movie, this exciting new slot will offer players another great nine-line pick-a-prize experience. With flexible delivery capabilities, Chartwell is focused on delivering its clients a rapidly growing library of the best in flash-based proprietary and third-party branded game content.

"The Italian Job™ is the first branded slot game and the new highlight within bwin's Instant Play Casino offerings from our partner Chartwell", comments Mr. Tomer Katz, Head of Product Management at bwin.

"The Italian Job™" and "Sleepy Hollow™" represent the first two titles to be developed and launched under a multi-license agreement between Chartwell and Paramount Digital Entertainment, a division of Paramount Pictures. Future Paramount titles will be announced and launched by Chartwell throughout 2010. bwin is one of many Chartwell clients that will distribute these games.

About bwin

The bwin Group has over 20 million registered customers in more than 25 core markets and operates a number of platforms offering sports betting, poker, casino games, fortune and skill games as well as audio and video streams of top sporting events such as the German football Bundesliga. The parent company bwin Interactive Entertainment AG ("bwin") is listed in the blue chip ATX index on the Vienna Stock Exchange and provides its subsidiaries and associated companies with various services such as software development, marketing, communication, human resources and finance. The operational business of the bwin Group is conducted by subsidiaries and associated companies based on licenses (e.g. in Germany, Italy or Gibraltar). Further information about bwin can be found on its investor relations website at www.bwin.org.

About Chartwell

Chartwell specialises in the development of leading-edge games, gaming systems and platform for the regulated online casino gaming industry. Chartwell is certified or licensed to offer a range of services in all of the leading regulated online gaming markets. Chartwell is not a gaming operator; our clients own their own brands and databases entirely and exclusively. Chartwell's team of highly trained professionals is committed to delivering the highest quality software and maintaining its market edge through continuous development and unparalleled customer support.

Chartwell invites you to preview our company and gaming applications at www.chartwelltechnology.com.

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