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PacificNet Co-Founder Tony Tong Named to the 'Asian Gaming 50'

The Asian Gaming 50 provides a concise 'who's who' reference of the industry's movers and shakers in Asian gaming. The Asian Gaming 50 was compiled after tallying votes on thirteen individual criteria by twelve independent panelists from around the region. The methodology and panelists were carefully selected to ensure the Asian Gaming 50 is as representative as possible, spanning various Asian countries and forms of gaming, including the nascent regional online gaming sector and quasi-gaming in the shape ofJapan's massive pachinko industry.

Mr. Tony Tong, co-founder of PacificNet, joins well-known international names and regional leaders in the Asian Gaming 50. Topping the list this year are Stanley Ho, Sheldon Adelson & Steve Wynn, with other famous names including Lim Kok Thay, Francis Lui, Lawrence Ho, James Packer, Kazuo Okada, Hajime Satomi, Efraim Genuino, Pansy Ho, Ted Chan, Albert Yeung, Tom Hall, Jack Lam Yin Lok, Angela Leong On-Kei, Justin Leong, Joe Pisano, Albee Benitez, Steven Lim Tow Boon, Arthur Wang, David Friedman, William Weidner, Chen Lip Keong, Leonard Aainsworth, and Shailesh Naik, among others. The full text of the Asian Gaming 50 may be viewed at: http://www.asgam.com/article.php?id_article=1648&page=1 and http://www.asgam.com/article.php?id_article=1651&page=6 .

Mr. Tong commented on his being named to the Asian Gaming 50, "I am honored to be recognized as part of the Asian Gaming 50. It is quite an honor to be grouped with some of the famous leaders of the Asian Gaming community. I appreciate the recognition and will continue to strive for new gaming products and technology innovations for the Asian gaming market."

About PACT

PacificNet (PACT) is a leading provider of gaming and mobile game technology worldwide with a focus on emerging markets inAsia,Latin America andEurope. PacificNet's gaming products are localized to their specific markets creating an enhanced user experience for players and larger profits for operators. PacificNet's gaming clients include the leading hotels, casinos, and gaming operators inMacau,Europe and elsewhere around the world. PacificNet also maintains legacy subsidiaries in the call center and e- commerce business inChina. PacificNet employs about 500 staff in its various subsidiaries with offices in the US,Hong Kong,Macau, andChina. For more information please visit http://www.PacificNet.com and http://www.PactGame.com .

    For more information, please contact:

     PacificNet USA office:
     Jacob Lakhany
     Tel:   +1-605-229-6678
     Email: investor@pacificnet.com

SOURCE PacificNet Inc.