Virgin Games

Virgin Games
Industry Online gambling
Founded 2003 (2003)
United Kingdom
Founder Virgin Group
Parent Gamesys
Website www.virgingames.com

Virgin Games is a company that provides online gambling services, predominantly in the United Kingdom, that licences the brand from Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Enterprises.[1]

The company was established in late 2003 by Virgin Group. In 2013 the company was acquired by Gamesys for an undisclosed sum.[2]

Although it is part of the Virgin Group of companies, it is not related to Virgin Play or Virgin Interactive, both of which video-game publishers, the latter previously being known as Virgin Games Inc.

They also run a number of poker tournaments across the United Kingdom. Currently, their games include keno, poker and a casino with games like roulette and blackjack.

References

  1. "About us". Virgin Games. Retrieved 2013-05-04.
  2. "Gamesys acquires Virgin Games to bolster real-money and social gambling games portfolio". The Next Web. Retrieved 2013-05-04.


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