Ai Media deal providing Chinese access to Mahjong Time

Cryptologic’s investment in online mahjong gaming software company Mahjong Time could bring some solid rewards following an agreement signed this week between the mahjong software provider and its second licensee, the Chinese online entertainment provider Ai Media.

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Fri, September 5th, 2008

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